Jamie Oliver’s five cookbooks have sold millions of copies worldwide and his passion for food and life continues to inspire cooks of all levels. Now the book that started it all will be released in paperback, featuring more than 120 recipes in twelve chapters, with the stunning photography of David Eustas and Jean Cezals. The Naked Chef introduces soups, salads, pasta, fish, meat, veggies, legumes, risotto, bread and desserts, “stripped-down” to the bare essentials. Recipes include Beet Tagliatelle with Pesto, Mussels and White Wine, and Seared Encrusted Tuna Steak with Cilantro and Basil.

The Naked Chef Takes Off by Jamie Oliver (September 2005; Hyperion; $19.95/Paperback)

After the huge success of The Naked Chef, it was only natural to follow up with something just as sensational. The Naked Chef Takes Off, is the brilliant follow-up with simple delicious recipes with anything from “bevvies” (drinks) and “munchies” to full on braised lamb. Beginning with potted herbs, the book moves through 12 chapters covering morning time, tapas, salads, soups, pasta, fish, meat, veggies, bread, desserts and drinks. Chefs of all levels will be delighted when they learn how surprisingly easy it is to prepare such recipes as White Risotto with Lemon Thyme, Sliced Prosciutto, Pecorino and Crumbled Goats’s Cheese, and Salad of Marinated Charred Squid with Cannelloni Beans, Arugula and Chilli.

Katie Brown’s Weekends (October 2005, $35.00/hardcover, Bulfinch)

Television host and author Katie Brown helps readers win back those two treasured days with her new book. This project and recipe-filled book includes ways to rejuvenate Saturdays and Sundays with tips such as throwing a spirited holiday party, great ideas for giving back to the community, and ways to gain a new-found appreciation for gardening in your own backyard.

Silver Spoon (September 2005, $39.95/hardcover, Phaidon)

The Silver Spoon, the bible of traditional Italian home cooking, and the most successful cookbook in the last 50 years is now available for the first time in English. Including over 2,000 regionally-grouped recipes, this essential and timeless tome features classics such as Braised Lettuce with Pancetta Coppata, Black Risotto with Cuttlefish, and every pasta imaginable.

Thirsty Work by Matt Skinner (November, $24.95/paperback, Running Press)

Jamie Oliver’s sommelier at the famed Fifteen restaurant in London, Matt Skinner offers an energetic approach to wine in his debut book, Thirsty Work. Committed to making the enjoyment of wine accessible, Matt takes readers through the basics of how it is made to how it should be enjoyed.

Cocktails by Douglas Ankrah (October 2005, $24.95/hardcover, Kyle Books)

Cocktails: Shaken and Stirred (Kyle Books/ October 24.95) is a stylish and comprehensive guide written by one of London’s hippest cocktail innovators, Douglas Ankrah. Just in time for the holidays, Douglas covers everything from glassware and equipment to recipes for cocktails such as the century-old Singapore Sling, and Lemongrass and Wild Chili Martini.

Indian in 6 by Monisha Bharadwaj (October 2005, $19.95/ paperback, Kyle Books)

Bharadwaj’s new cookbook offers 100 irresistible recipes that use 6 ingredients or less proving that its possible to make great Indian food without the fuss. Monisha Bharadwaj shows us how the simplest and healthiest cooking methods can bring out the aromatic flavors of classic Indian cooking. Among her recipes are Spinach and Coconut Soup, Creamy Silver Lamb Curry and Tandoori-Style Baked Red Chicken.

Dough by Richard Bertinet (October 2005, $24.95/hardcover, Kyle Books)

This October, European baking celebrity Richard Bertinet finally releases his first cookbook, Dough: Simple Contemporary Breads. This essential tome dispels the myth that making bread is complex and time-consuming. Taking the home cook through five basic doughs-White, Olive, Brown, Rye, and Sweet, he teaches us how to apply them to make recipes such as Tomato, Garlic, & Basil Bread, and Apricot & Almond Tart.

The Vodka Cookbook by John Rose (October 2005, $24.95/ hardcover, Kyle Books)

The Vodka Cookbook was inspired by John’s passion for living, cooking and writing in Moscow, where the world’s best vodkas are enjoyed. These 100 masterful recipes include Chile con Vodka, Vodka Crepes, and Stoned Crab Cakes with Vodka Orange Pineapple Salsa.

The Game Cookbook by Clarissa Dickson Wright and Johnny Scott (November 2005, $29.95/hardcover, Kyle Books)

Written by Clarissa Dickson Wright (one of the famed Two Fat Ladies) and her friend Johnny Scott, The Game Cookbook introduces game to a new generation of cooks with traditional favorites and contemporary recipes from around the world including Quail Thessali, Rainbow Trout in Red Wine with Tarragon, and Venison with Wild Mushroom Stew.

The Swell Dressed Party by Cynthia Rowley and Ilene Rosenzweig (May 2005, $24.95/hardcover, Atria Books)

In this bubbly bible for the modern hostess, Cynthia and Ilene serve up ideas for memorable affairs that are easy to execute, don’t leave you exhausted, and allow you to achieve the ultimate hostess goal…to be a guest at your own party.

Don’t Try This At Home (October 2005, $24.95/hardcover, Bloomsbury)

In this hilarious and heartening collection of disaster stories, more than forty of the world’s greatest chefs relate outrageous true tales from the kitchen. Editors Kimberly Witherspoon and Andrew Friedman bring the culinary catastrophes of famed chefs such as Anthony Bourdain, Mario Batali, Laurent Tourondel to life with revelations of hilarity, humility, self-doubt and even shame.

Showcases the store’s best selling foods, award winning recipes, and top customer favorites. In addition to appetizers, soups and salads, main courses and sweets, this long-awaited cookbook offers tips for creating memorable holiday meals.