Christina Lane – författare

There are certain films and shows that resonate with audiences everywhere—they generate discussion and debate about everything from gender, class, citizenship and race, to consumerism and social identity. This new 'teachable canon' of film and television introduces students to alternative classics that range from silent film to CSI. Magnolia is one of those films students know and love. From the over-the-top performances by male and female leads to the "ripped from the pages of the Old Testament" conclusion, it is a cult favorite in American cinemaThis is the first book to examine the diverse themes, performances, and influences on this polarizing film, encouraging students to look beyond the film's style in order to fully engage with questions about its substanceLane develops a careful analysis of the film, its director, as well as the contemporary context in which it was produced - exploring topics including the role of the auteur, what constitutes cinema / media literacy in the digital age, the politics of postmodernism, and the film's critique of the mass media - in order to challenge students to ask themselves why they are so riveted by this controversial and unusual film

Dessert recipes typically serve eight to ten people. Finding the willpower to resist leftovers is hard. In Dessert for Two cakes and pies are baked in small pans, ramekins or muffin cups, and biscuit recipes are scaled down to make one dozen or fewer. Favourite bars are baked in a bread loaf pan which happily serves two when cut down the middle.

Christina Lane has taken her favourite desserts and scaled them down to size. Among the nearly 100 mouth-watering new recipes, you’ll find: Gooey Butter Cake Cookies, Three-ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake, Salted Butterscotch Tart, Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Ramekins, Baked Rice Pudding with Caramel, along with some light and skinny options.

Sharing a meal is something most couples love to do; meal-planning programs such as Blue Apron have made it easy and fun to prepare dinner together, too. But home cooks who enjoy homemade food at a reasonable cost really only need a great cookbook, with a friendly voice and delicious recipes, designed to be made and eaten by two. Here is that book. From simple meals to celebratory dinners, comfort food to healthy but hearty options, Dinner Just for Two features 100 dishes, including:Bourbon- Glazed Turkey BurgersCreamy Baked Spaghetti for TwoPear Pecorino PastaSheet Pan Summer SalmonGorgeously designed with more than 100 photographs, Dinner Just for Two is destined to be a classic.

Since the launch of her popular food blog DessertForTwo.com, dessert lovers everywhere have been coming to Christina Lane for small-batch recipes for their favorite treats. Her fans will love being able to find the best of her cookies, bars, cakes, pies, puddings, and more in one place: Classic Dessert for Two. This collection features a hand-picked selection of Lane’s most popular bakes, along with 20 never-been-published recipes, a brand-new introduction, and gorgeous full-color photography. Lane’s familiar, friendly voice and clever methods for scaling down decadent desserts invite readers to step into the kitchen and whip up a perfectly portioned treat for themselves and a friend (or just themselves!). Perfect for new couples living together, empty nesters looking to reduce food waste, and anyone with a sweet tooth and eyes bigger than their stomach, this cookbook will surely hit all the sweet spots.