House of Mondavi or Way to a Mans Heart

House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty

Author: Julia Flynn Siler

The New York Times bestseller, now in paperback: a scandal-plagued story of the immigrant family that built—and then lost—a global wine empire Set in California's lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal. From 1906, when Italian immigrant Cesare Mondavi passed through Ellis Island, to the Robert Mondavi Corp.'s twenty-first-century battle over a billion-dollar fortune, award-winning journalist Julia Flynn Siler brings to life both the place and the people in this riveting family drama. A meticulously reported narrative based on more than five hundred hours of interviews, The House of Mondavi is a modern classic.

Barrons

Based on exhaustive research and interviews, each page is packed with facts and footnotes which, by dint of superb writing, manage to engage the reader and avoid the data brain-lock that would have plagued a less-talented journalist.

Eric Asimov

Call it Greek tragedy or Shakespearean drama, Biblical strife, Freudian acting out, or even soap opera. . . . Compelling. (Eric Asimov, The New York Times)

Wine Spectator - James Laube

Explores the Mondavis' bumpy journey in grand and fascinating detail. . . . Fluid and well-written.

BusinessWeek

A fascinating chronicle . . . a twisted tale filled with big egos, beautiful backdrops, and charismatic-yet-flawed characters who pull off towering feats and then throw them all away.

U.S. News & World Report

Epic

Seattle Post–Intelligencer

A first-rate job of creating a balanced view of this epic A merican drama. . . . T he book reads like a novel and her crisp style makes the book compelling regardless of whether the reader has an interest in wine. . . . It's a great summer read but it also belongs on the reference shelf of any wine library.

NPR Day to Day

A riveting story that is part soap opera, part Shakespearean family drama.

Table of Contents:

Author's Note     ix
Prologue: Blaze 2004     1
Foundation
The Valley 1906-1952     9
France 1943-1963     27
East of Eden 1963-1965     43
To Kalon 1965-1966     57
Construction
Crush 1966-1972     75
Gunslingers 1972-1975     97
Judgment 1975-1976     113
The Heirs 1976-1978     125
"That Woman" 1978-1980     145
The Baron 1978-1981     161
Father and Sons 1982-1984     179
Thicker Than Water 1984-1990     193
Heart and Soul 1990-1992     205
Going Public 1992-1993     221
Expansion
Regency's End 1993-1994     235
Disinherited 1994-1996     249
Michael's Show 1996-1997     261
Waterloo 1998-2001     277
Demolition
Mondaviland 2001-2003     297
The Board Coup 2003-2004     315
Brothers 2004     331
The Takeover October to November, 2004     347
Damage Control December 2004 to April 2005     361
Billionaires' Ball June 2005     377
Epilogue: 2006     391
Acknowledgments     395
Notes     397
Sources and Bibliography     435
Index     439

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Way to a Man's Heart: Romantic Recipes for Every Occasion

Author: Liz Wolf Cohen

Savory recipes and funky 1950s-style artwork reveal the path to any man's heart, be he boyfri<%END%>, dad, uncle, son, or potential mate. From man-sized snacks like Italian submarine sandwiches and buttermilk biscuits to sweets like angel food cake and Philadelphia sticky buns, this feast of recipes is designed to tempt masculine taste buds. Delights such as Hunky Salad, Rib Stickin' Beans 'n' Pasta, and Fisherman's Favorites are included.

Author Biography: Liz Wolf-Cohen has worked for more than 20 years as a food writer and food stylist. She is the author of Mom's Best Loved Recipes and Dad's Best Loved Recipes.