French Cooking in Ten Minutes by Edouard de Pomiane — This tiny, humorous and incredibly useful book was published in 1930 with the subtitle “Adapting to the Rhythm of Modern Life.” Pomaine, one of the most famous cooks and food experts hailing from France, tells us with great panache how delicious dishes and sauces can, amazingly, be made in a very short time if you have the right attitude.