AGATE SURREY

(dist. by PGW)

The Seasons on Henry's Farm (Sept., $25) by Terra Brockman chronicles five generations of an Illinois farm family through 52 “seasons.”

AMERICAN UNIV. IN CAIRO PRESS

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The Pharaoh's Kitchen: Recipes from Ancient Egypt's Enduring Food Traditions (Jan., $24.95) by Magda Mehdawy and Amr Hussein explains how to cook and eat like the ancients.

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN

Cook's Country Best Lost Suppers: Old-fashioned Home-Cooked Recipes Too Good to Forget (Sept., $29.95) by the editors of Cook's Country revives long-overlooked dishes. 75,000 first printing.

ANDREWS MCMEEL

My New Orleans: The Cookbook—200 of My Favorite Recipes & Stories from My Hometown (Oct., $45) by John Besh celebrates the city's culture and food. 100,000 first printing. 6-city author tour.

The Berghoff Café Cookbook: Berghoff Family Recipes for Simple, Satisfying Food (Sept., $24.99) by Carlyn Berghoff and Nancy Ross Ryan collects recipes from the 110-year-old Chicago restaurant.

ANOVA/NATIONAL TRUST

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Good Old-fashioned Roasts: And Tasty Leftovers (Jan., $24.95) by Laura Mason offers recipes for roasted meat, fowl and game dishes.

ARTISAN

At Home with Ad Hoc (Nov., $50) by Thomas Keller collects family-style recipes for comfort foods. 85,000 first printing. Author tour.

BALLANTINE

The Deen Bros. Take It Easy: Quick and Affordable Meals the Whole Family Will Love (Sept., $25) by Jamie and Bobby Deen. Paula's boys whip up 125 dishes to make mealtime super tasty. Author tour.

BARRON'S

The New Deluxe Food Lover's Companion (Oct., $29.99) by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst updates the venerable food and dining reference.

BOREALIS BOOKS

Damn Good Food: 125 Recipes from Hell's Kitchen (Oct., $27.95) by Mitch Omer and Ann Bauer collects culinary delights from the Hell's Kitchen restaurants in Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn.

CHRONICLE BOOKS

Top Chef Quickfire Cookbook (Nov., $29.95) draws 75 recipes from the TV show's five seasons.

Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking (Dec., $50) by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo describes techniques, ingredients and equipment; includes more than 100 classic dishes.

COUNTRYMAN PRESS

(dist. by W.W. Norton)

Eating Well 500-Calorie Dinners: Easy, Delicious Recipes & Menus (Jan., $24.95) by Jessie Price and the Eating Well editors includes advice on creating low-calorie meals. 30,000 first printing.

DOUGLAS & MCINTYRE

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Blue Water Café: Seafood Cookbook (Sept., $40) by Frank Pabst matches sustainability with seafood recipes from the Pacific Northwest restaurant.

FAIR WINDS PRESS

Allergy-Proof Recipes for Kids (Dec., $21.99) by Leslie Hammond features recipes for 150 dishes free of common allergens such as nuts and eggs.

FIREFLY

Difford's Guide to Cocktails: 2,700 Recipes (Sept., $45) by Simon Difford offers each cocktail's history, instructions for beginner mixologists and a list of the world's top 100 cocktail bars.

FLAMMARION

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Elegant Entertaining: Seasonal Recipes from the American Ambassador's Residence in Paris (Oct., $45) by Dorothy Walker Stapleton and Philippe Escoffier combines American flair and French style in 40 recipes.

GPP

Wine Basics: Red Wine—Choosing, Tasting, Pairing and Wine Basics: White Wine... (Jan., $9.95 each) by the Globe Pequot Press editors cover the essentials.

GPP LIFE

Party Perfect: A Celebrity Party Planner's Tips and Tricks for Throwing an Unforgettable Bash (Oct., $24.95) by Jes Gordon with Jessica Baumgardner advises on designing fabulous fetes.

HARDIE GRANT

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Cocktails and Rock Tales: 200 Drinks to Shake, Rattle and Roll With (Nov., $22.95) by Jane Rocca. Bartenders around the world assign a spirit for every soundtrack.

HARLEQUIN NONFICTION

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook (Sept., $29.95) by Debbie Macomber offers favorite recipes from the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove series.

HARVARD COMMON PRESS

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Salty Sweets (Sept., $19.95) by Christie Matheson gathers 75 recipes for salt-kissed desserts and candies, including peanut brittle and salted caramels.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Gourmet Today: More than 1,000 All New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen (Sept., $40), edited by Ruth Reichl, reflects changes since the last decade in how Americans eat. 250,000 first printing.

KNOPF

Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes (Oct., $35) by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali reveals the cooking of Italy's less well-known regions, including Molise and Le Marche. 200,000 first printing. 11-city author tour.

KYLE BOOKS

The Branded Cookbook: 85 Recipes for the World's Favorite Food Brands (Sept., $24.95) by Nick Sandler and Johnny Acton combines recipes from 16 iconic food brands with the stories behind each brand.

MORROW

The Conscious Cook (Oct., $29.99) by Tal Ronnen provides healthy meatless recipes. 250,000 first printing.

Double Delicious (Nov., $26.99) by Jessica Seinfeld focuses on adding vegetables, fruits and whole grains to meals. 350,000 first printing.

NEW HOLLAND AUSTRALIA

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Ristorante Fellini (Oct., $35) by Tony Percuoco shares recipes for the dishes served at his noted restaurant in Queensland, Australia.

NORTH POINT PRESS

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Appetite City: A Culinary History of New York (Oct., $28) by William Grimes. The former New York Times restaurant critic charts the evolution of Gotham's eateries, from oyster saloons to today's hot spots.

OXMOOR HOUSE

Cooking Light Way to Cook (Oct., $29.95) by the editors of Cooking Light combines tips and techniques with recipes and photos.

Williams-Sonoma The Weeknight Cook (Sept., $34.95) by Williams-Sonoma organizes more than 350 recipes with fewer than 12 ingredients in a ring binder format.

PENTOLA PRESS

Friday Evening: Creating La Dolce Vita, One Bite at a Time (Jan., $49.95) by Michele Carbone explains how to effortlessly prepare large, traditional Italian dinners. Author tour.

PHAIDON

I Know How to Cook (Oct., $45) by Ginette Mathiot. The first English translation of this notable 1932 work contains more than 1,200 recipes.

Coco: 100 Emerging Culinary Stars Chosen by 10 of the World's Great Chefs (Oct., $49.95). Each of these chefs is featured on two spreads with recipes, photos, a menu and an essay by the nominating chef.

CLARKSON POTTER

Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home (Oct., $35) by Martha Stewart features more than 150 seasonal recipes and 52 menus. 500,000 first printing.

Momofuku (Oct., $40) by David Chang shares recipes with Asian flavors from his well-known restaurants. 50,000 first printing.

The Lee Bros.: Simple, Fresh, Southern (Nov., $35) by Matt Lee and Ted Lee collects 110 quick-to-prepare Southern recipes. 75,000 first printing.

Michael Symon's Live to Cook (Nov., $32.50) by Michael Symon and Michael Ruhlman shares Symon's secrets to his boldly flavored seasonal cuisine. 75,000 first printing.

READER'S DIGEST BOOKS

The New Appetizer (Oct., $24.95) by Taste of Home serves up 230 party-starting recipes.

RIZZOLI

La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Oct., $45) by the Italian Academy of Cuisine contains more than 2,000 recipes contributed by Italian home cooks.

RYLAND PETERS & SMALL

Casual Entertaining (Sept., $27.95) by Ross Dobson emphasizes keeping it simple, using top-quality yet affordable ingredients.

Fiona Beckett's Cheese Course (Oct., $29.95) by Fiona Beckett explains types, uses and versatility de fromage.

SASQUATCH BOOKS

(dist. by PGW)

The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook: Home Cooking from Asian American Kitchens (Oct., $35) by Pat Tanumihardja collects signature dishes from Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian and Korean family kitchens.

SELLERS PUBLISHING

Petite Sweets (Oct., $18.95) by Beatrice Ojakangas offers recipes for desserts in miniature portions.

500 Red Wines: The Only Red Wine Compendium You'll Ever Need and 500 White Wines... (Oct., $16.95 each) by Christine Austin include vineyard locations, best years and food pairings.

SHAMBHALA

The Complete Tassajara Cookbook (Sept., $34.95) by Edward Espe Brown. The Zen-inspired spa contributes gourmet vegetarian recipes.

SIMON & SCHUSTER UK

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Eat Cuban (Oct., $26.95) by Andy Rose and Judy Basyra collects sizzling Cuban recipes that reflect the island's culture.

SIMON SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

The Comfort Table: Everyday Occasions (Oct., $26) by Katie Lee Joel. The TV personality shares hand-crafted menus for various holidays and events.

SQUARE ONE

Your Time to Cook: A First Cookbook for Newlyweds, Couples & Lovers (Oct., $29.95) by Robert L. Blakeslee offers instructions for novices, beginning with boiling water.

STATE UNIV. OF NEW YORK PRESS

Summer Pleasures, Winter Pleasures: A Hudson Valley Cookbook (Sept., $15) by Peter G. Rose reflects the culinary heritage and native bounty of New York's Hudson Valley.

STERLING

Clean Food: A Seasonal Guide to Eating Close to the Source with More Than 200 Recipes for a Healthy and Sustainable You (Sept., $30) by Terry Walters aims to nourish mind, body and soul with 250 veggie recipes.

Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 25th Anniversary Edition (Oct., $27.95) by Kevin Zraly updates a comprehensive book, adding sections on more recently established wine-producing countries such as South Africa.

STERLING/HEARST

Good Housekeeping The Great Christmas Cookie Swap Cookbook: 60 Large-Batch Recipes to Bake and Share (Oct., $12.95) by Good Housekeeping editors collects favorite recipes for cookies, cupcakes, brownies and more.

STEWART, TABORI & CHANG

Giuliano Hazan's Thirty-Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes (Sept., $27.50) by Giuliano Hazan includes advice for stocking a pantry and choosing equipment.

Alton Brown Good Eats: The Early Years (Oct., $37.50) by Alton Brown. The first book in a two-volume set features more than 100 recipes from the author's Food Network show. 100,000 first printing.

ST. MARTIN'S/THOMAS DUNNE

Healthy Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day (Oct., $27.99) by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François offers quick and easy recipes for healthy bread. 150,000 first printing.

TAUNTON PRESS

DamGoodSweet: Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth, New Orleans Style (Nov., $25) by David Guas and Raquel Pelzel delves into the home-style sweets of New Orleans.

Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again (Nov., $25) by Lisa Schroeder and Danielle Centoni gathers 175 recipes from Mother's Bistro and Bar in Portland, Ore.

TEN SPEED PRESS

Baking: 300 Recipes, 1500 Photographs, One Baking Education (Oct., $40) by James Peterson outlines step-by-step instructions for making pies, tarts, breads and more.

THREE FORKS

Classic Lebanese Cuisines (Sept., $24.95) by Chef Kamal Al-Faqih offers recipes for savory, heart-healthy dishes.

The Charleston Chef's Table (Jan., $24.95) by Holly Herrick winnows Charleston's 1,500 recipes down to her top picks.

TUTTLE

The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight's Dinner (Oct., $27.95) by Jaden Hair. How to make Asian favorites in less time than it would take to order takeout. 5-city author tour.

UNIV. OF TEXAS PRESS

Music in the Kitchen (Oct., $34.95) by Glenda Pierce Facemire with Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant celebrates the 35th anniversary of Austin City Limits with family recipes from 130 performers.

UNIV. PRESS OF KENTUCKY

The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book (Oct., $14.95) by Joy Perrine and Susan Reigler suggests more than 100 recipes ranging from seasonal drinks to medicinal toddies.

WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON

(dist. by Sterling)

A Life in the Kitchen: Recipes and Reminiscences from a Master Chef (Sept., $39.95) by Michel Roux Jr. recounts growing up in one of Britain's most influential food families.

WHITE STAR

(dist. by Rizzoli)

Italy's Great Chefs and Their Secrets (Oct., $45) by Academia Barilla. Some 30 chefs from different regions explain the origins of their respective culinary treasures.

WILEY

So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week (Nov., $29.95) by Ellie Krieger. The Food Network host shows how to create light and healthy dishes.

Rose's Heavenly Cakes (Sept., $35) by Rose Levy Beranbaum explains a simplified approach to cakes that leads to lighter results.

WILEY/BETTY CROCKER

Betty Crocker Money-Saving Dishes (Oct., $19.95) by the Betty Crocker editors features main-dish meals that stretch a dollar.

WILEY/PILLSBURY

Pillsbury Best of the Bake-off 1959 Facsimile (Sept., $29.95) by the Pillsbury editors contains the first 1,000 recipes from this historic contest.

ZONDERVAN

Love Is in the Mix (Nov., $29.99) by Kate Gosselin shares the recipes and traditions of her large close-knit family.