Book Description Whether it's Atkins or Pritikin， Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig， diets all promise one thing: lose the weight. But all weight-loss programs are not equal - nor are they equally suitable for every individual’s goals， lifestyle， and temperament. THE DIET ADVISOR offers a sound， comparative analysis of twenty leading diets. Also includes practical advice about what it takes to make any diet work， and tips for getting back on track when cravings get the best of you. From the Publisher Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Companion is the home cook's guide to the mysteries of the kitchen. Part troubleshooter， part culinary encyclopedia， it's the book to reach for when a recipe asks you to do something you don't understand， when you need a little guidance on how to buy and prepare an unusual ingredient， when you're curious about the reason behind a common cooking instruction， or when you need to substitute for an ingredient or utensil that you don't have. Entries arranged alphabetically for easy reference Outlines the basics of cooking for kitchen novices; for the most experienced cook， it clarifies the hidden rule that perfect a recipe Ingredients， equipment， and complicated techniques are complemented with illustrations Charts highlight information so you can find it at a glance while you've got hot pots bubbling away on a stovetop Special sections for large concepts， such as baking， cookware， and spices See all Editorial Reviews