If you're looking for a book to help you improve your cooking skills, "The Modern Family Cookbook" is a great choice. It is written by the well-known cookbook author and food columnist, Meta Givens, and features 632 pages of recipes. There are plenty of categories to choose from, including cooking by the ingredient, regional cuisine, and beverages. This book is part of the "Vintage Cookbooks" series and was published in 1953. It comes in a hardcover format, with illustrations throughout the book. See picture showing front and back cover split.