A encyclopedic work on fish and shellfish. It has everything you need to get a handle on the basics.

Classic American baking recipes, all tested and packed with helpful tips. Authored by 13 talented experts.

There aren't too many books that tell you how to cure your own salami or make pate. This is a great one.

A very accessible book that explains the classics in Japanese cuisine with very little westernization.

Learn to cook delicious dishes common to the menus of Chinatowns everywhere. In places it's not exactly classic Chinese, but it's too good to care.