I spotted this book over on the fabulous blog Eat Drink Chic and I have to have it. Called The Flavour Thesaurus by Niki Segnit it defines and combines the different flavors that make up our foods. Part food history book, part recipe guide it looks like something to return to over and over again for fresh ideas, not to mention gorgeous design.
Looks like it's just now available for purchase in the states, but with a decidedly less delicious cover than the UK counterpart featured here.