Chocolate is a woman's best friend. It's great for a romantic evening and don't forget that chocolate is VERY important on Valentine's day. This book is not only for women, but it is also great for men who want to impress and surprise their special lady. Believe me, women love a man who would make them a chocolate surprise. This book is in very good condition. The pages are all clean crisp and intact Hardcover book with 93 pages with many color photos that include many step by step instructions on how to do chocolate butterflies, chocolate piping, chocolate cut outs, chocolate ribbons etc. This book is great for everyone, the stay at home mom, the doting grandma, the pastry and dessert chef in a restaurant or hotel, the student who is studying to become a chef and of course everyone who LOVES chocolate. Throughout this book you'll discover recipes that use every type of chocolate, so you're sure to find several that especially suit your taste. There are 9 chaopters and you'll find everything from sinfully rich cakes and pies to elegant tortes and mousses. The grand finale of the book is a special section on garnishing with chocolate, those special touches that add an impressive finish to anything chocolate. For those times when you're too rushed to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, there are "short and sweet" recipes. comes from no smoking no animal home binding in excellent condition 93 pages plus index for a total of 96 pages full colored photos all through the book On the inside page there is a test seal showing and that means that all these recipes have been TESTED in the Better Homes and Gardens TEST Kitchen. Every recipe is practical and reliable .