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Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
by Lisa CronFollowing on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story. It's every novelist's greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story has no sense of urgency, no internal logic, and so is a page one rewrite. The prevailing wisdom in the writing community is that there are just two ways around this problem: pantsing (winging it) and plotting (focusing on the external plot). Story coach Lisa Cron has spent her career discovering why these these methods don't work and coming up with a powerful alternative, based on the science behind what our brains are wired to crave in every story we read (and it's not what you think). In Story Genuis Cron takes you, step-by-step, through the creation of a novel from the first glimmer of an idea, to a complete multilayered blueprint--including fully realized scenes--that evolves into a first draft with the authority, richness, and command of a riveting sixth or seventh draft.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Strange History: Mysterious Artifacts, Macabre Legends, Boneheaded Blunders & Mind-Blowing Facts (Strange Series)
by Editors of Portable PressBizarre historical tidbits about quirky queens, hippopotamus soup, shrunken heads, and much more! This exciting title from the folks at the Bathroom Readers&’ Institute contains the strangest short history articles from over thirty Bathroom Readers, along with fifty all-new pages. From the twentieth century to the Old West, from the Age of Enlightenment to the Dark Ages, from ancient cultures all the way back to the dawn of time, Strange History is overflowing with mysterious artifacts, macabre legends, kooky inventions, reality-challenged rulers, boneheaded blunders, and mind-blowing facts. Whether it&’s B.C. or A.D., you&’ll be wondering WTF! Read about . . . The curse of MacbethStupid history: Hollywood styleThe secret LSD experiments of the 1960sIn search of the lost &“Cloud People&” of PeruThe Swedish queen who declared war on fleasUnearthing the past with the Outhouse DetectivesThe Apollo astronaut who swears he saw a UFOHow to brew a batch of 5,000-year-old beerThe brutal bloodbaths at Rome&’s ColiseumGhostly soup from ancient ChinaThe bathroom of the 1970s And much, much more!
Studies in English Language: Russian English
by Proshina Zoya G. Eddy Anna A.This fascinating book offers a comprehensive exploration of Russian English as a World English variety. The authors introduce readers to the history of language contact between Russian and English, which has resulted in the Russianization of English and Englishization of Russian. They also discuss the functions of English as a lingua franca in the domains of politics, business and tourism, as a tool in youth subcultures, education and scholarship, and as a creative means in mass media, advertisement, music and literature. The book engages with the major role of English in expressing a speaker's cultural and personal identity within the global community. This accessible and engaging work presents a great number of concepts within the field of Russian linguistics, as well as introducing readers to the outstanding Russian scholars in the field. Essential reading for students and researchers across a wide range of related fields.
Stuff Every Cook Should Know
by Joy ManningExpert cooking tips and timeless kitchen wisdom make this culinary how-to handbook a must-have for home cooks of all skill levels. You don't need expensive gadgets, cutting-edge cutlery, or a rack of exotic spices to be a great cook. You just need the timeless wisdom found in Stuff Every Cook Should Know. You'll learn * How to Care for Cast Iron * How to Sharpen a Knife * How to Reduce Waste * How to Make Meals Ahead Plus measurement conversions, kitchen organizing tips, basic knife cuts, how to stop onions from making you cry, and much more. Now you're cooking!
The Subversive Copy Editor, Second Edition: Advice from Chicago (or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and Yourself)
by Carol Fisher SallerLongtime manuscript editor and Chicago Manual of Style guru Carol Fisher Saller has negotiated many a standoff between a writer and editor refusing to compromise on the "rights" and "wrongs" of prose styling. Saller realized that when these sides squared off, it was often the reader who lost. In her search for practical strategies for keeping the peace, The Subversive Copy Editor was born. Saller's ideas struck a chord, and the little book with big advice quickly became a must-have reference for copy editors everywhere. In this second edition, Saller adds new chapters, on the dangers of allegiance to outdated grammar and style rules and on ways to stay current in language and technology. She expands her advice for writers on formatting manuscripts for publication, on self-editing, and on how not to be "difficult." Saller's own gaffes provide firsthand (and sometimes humorous) examples of exactly what not to do. The revised content reflects today's publishing practices while retaining the self-deprecating tone and sharp humor that helped make the first edition so popular. Saller maintains that through carefulness, transparency, and flexibility, editors can build trust and cooperation with writers. The Subversive Copy Editor brings a refreshingly levelheaded approach to the classic battle between writers and editors. This sage advice will prove useful and entertaining to anyone charged with the sometimes perilous task of improving the writing of others.
Succeed At Numeracy Tests In A Week: Master Numerical Tests In Seven Simple Steps
by Peter MacBrideSunday Computation 1: estimates and checks, calculator techniques, percentages and decimalsMondayComputation 2: fractions, ratios, conversions, ratesTuesdaySequences and similar: looking for patterns; types of sequences; interleaved sequences; sets of related numbers in other layoutsWednesdaySums from stories: getting to the numbers; what sort of calculation? Simplifying into sums.ThursdayReading charts: how to read from X & Y axes; identifying values in series; checking answersFridayData from tables: reading lists and tables; double conversions; intermediate workingsSaturdayTest techniques: timing, pacing, checking. Mixed set of tests
Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy
by Robert H. FrankHow important is luck in economic success? No question more reliably divides conservatives from liberals. As conservatives correctly observe, people who amass great fortunes are almost always talented and hardworking. But liberals are also correct to note that countless others have those same qualities yet never earn much. In recent years, social scientists have discovered that chance plays a much larger role in important life outcomes than most people imagine. In Success and Luck, bestselling author and New York Times economics columnist Robert Frank explores the surprising implications of those findings to show why the rich underestimate the importance of luck in success--and why that hurts everyone, even the wealthy.Frank describes how, in a world increasingly dominated by winner-take-all markets, chance opportunities and trivial initial advantages often translate into much larger ones--and enormous income differences--over time; how false beliefs about luck persist, despite compelling evidence against them; and how myths about personal success and luck shape individual and political choices in harmful ways.But, Frank argues, we could decrease the inequality driven by sheer luck by adopting simple, unintrusive policies that would free up trillions of dollars each year--more than enough to fix our crumbling infrastructure, expand healthcare coverage, fight global warming, and reduce poverty, all without requiring painful sacrifices from anyone. If this sounds implausible, you'll be surprised to discover that the solution requires only a few, noncontroversial steps.Compellingly readable, Success and Luck shows how a more accurate understanding of the role of chance in life could lead to better, richer, and fairer economies and societies.
Successful Moms of the Bible
by Katara Washington PattonThe first book in a new series that brings the experiences of favorite Bible characters to specific challenges of contemporary life. For contemporary moms, parenting today has challenges that sometimes feel unfathomable. But it turns out that successful moms don't need to master the latest parenting trends, because the best parenting advice has already been written-it's in the Bible. Now Katara Washington Patton provides an accessible gateway to that biblical advice--corroborated by best practices from respected authorities. Wondering how to help your kid who's being bullied on social media? Patton shares Jochebed's story (Moses' mom) with insights that illustrate what moms have to do to protect kids. How do you use the "village" to help raise children? Sarah knew. And her Biblical wisdom is applied to parenting today. Patton shows how Mary, Elizabeth, Ruth and others lead the way to successful 21st century mothering, and she shares digestible lessons busy moms can use in their own homes.ul mom.
Successful Women of the Bible
by Katara Washington PattonThe second book in a new series that brings the experiences of favorite Bible characters to challenges of contemporary life. Contemporary "success" is often defined in financial terms or by number of Twitter followers. But for women of faith, success is so much more. And it turns out the timeless qualities of success are exemplified by women on the pages of their favorite book, the Bible. Deborah's model leadership is just as relevant today as it was in the age of the Hebrew judges. Esther's courage to stand up for a cause, Miriam's joyful support of others, Priscilla's exemplary partnership skill, Lydia's business acumen, and other characteristics of women in the Bible are embodied in lively storytelling. Busy Christian women--often working and raising a family--crave examples of success. Here are distilled principles they can use to succeed in today's noisy culture. The lessons of these icons of the faith apply, even in the age of Facebook and Instagram.
Summoners War La Guía no Oficial del Juego
by Sergio Yagüe-Pasamón Joshua Abbott¡Con mi guía no oficial, aprenderás absolutamente todo sobre este juego! Las estrategias mencionadas en esta guía son conocidas únicamente por los jugadores de élite que han conseguido las mejores puntuaciones y te llevarán a nuevas cuotas de éxito en el juego. Esta guía cubre lo siguiente: - Estrategias para novatos. - Todo sobre los monstruos - Como vencer a tus oponentes en los duelos - Como ganar oro. - Todo sobre el mapa. - Trucos, hacks y modificaciones para hacer el juego más fácil. - ¡Secretos, consejos y trucos utilizados por jugadores profesionales! - Estrategias generales del juego. - ¡Y mucho más! ¡Cómprala ahora y no te quedes atascado intentando acabar un nivel o perdiendo todas tus vidas! ¡Conviértete en un jugador de altas puntuaciones hoy mismo! Descargo de responsabilidad: Este producto no está asociado, afiliado, respaldado, revisado, examinado, certificado o promocionado por su creador original, Com2us. Esta guía debe usarse como referencia y no pretende modificar o alterar el juego de forma alguna. Todos los contenidos de la misma deben usarse bajo tu responsabilidad.
Super Bug Encyclopedia: The Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creepy-Crawlers on the Planet (DK Super Nature Encyclopedias)
by DKCome face to face with the most incredible insects on Earth, where you&’ll experience the microscopic world of bugs in mind-blowing depth and detail. Super Bug Encyclopedia showcases a huge variety of these tiny creatures at close range, making them millions of times bigger than their true size to give you the complete picture. From ants to wasps and centipedes to spiders, experience amazing anatomy and athleticism and find out who comes out on top for strength and speed. You&’ll meet the hawkmoth with the longest tongue of any insect and discover the velvet worm that squirts sticky slime to snare prey. Stand clear as the African bombardier beetle blasts out a sizzling hot chemical attack and race alongside the glorious green tiger beetle that lives life in the fast lane. This stunning visual feast incorporates jaw-dropping photography, at-a-glance facts, amazing statistics, dashboard-style profiles, and expert information to give you an unprecedented insight into the complex life of creepy crawlies. Did you know bugs are the most successful creatures on our planet? Or that insects took flight 150 million years before the first bird? Find out all this and much, much more inside as you become the ultimate bug hunter.
Super Simple Experiments with Forces: Fun and Innovative Science Projects (SUPER SIMPLE SCIENCE aT WORK)
by Paige V. PolinskySUPER SIMPLE SCIENCE AT WORK Become a scientist with Super Simple Experiments with Forces! Learn all about forces, and then put your knowledge to use with fun experiments. Make a parachute to test the force of gravity, magically move a mini boat with surface tension, and more. Each experiment has easy-to-read directions paired with step-by-step photographs, while colorful graphics describe the super cool science at work. It’s time to grab your lab coat and have fun experimenting!
Supervivencia en el mundo real: Prepárate para la supervivencia a desastres
by Richard G Lowe Jr Vanessa Pérez RodríguezSupervivencia en el mundo real: Prepárate para la supervivencia a desastres por Richard G Lowe Jr ¿Y si pudieras mejorar drásticamente tus posibilidades de sobrevivir a un gran desastre? Seguridad para ti y tu familia sin tirar la casa por la ventana. ¿Y si pudieras mejorar drásticamente tus posibilidades de sobrevivir a un gran desastre? Imagínate que puedes asegurar que tus hijos y otros familiares están a salvo después del "gran terremoto" o de un huracán. Imagina cómo te sentirías siendo el único en tu vecindario con suficiente comida y agua. El especialista en recuperación de desastres y entrenado a través del Equipo Comunitario de Respuesta a las Emergencias (CERT en inglés), Richard Lowe, te explica cómo hacer que tú, tu familia y tus amigos estéis preparados ante cualquier desastre, ya sea pequeño o grande. Basado en su entrenamiento especializado, en entrevistas con expertos y en su experiencia personal, Lowe contesta la gran pregunta: ¿cuál es el secreto para mejoras las posibilidades de supervivencia incluso después de un gran desastre? Con este libro aprenderás: Por qué no puedes depender de los cuerpos de bomberos y de policía durante un desastre, y qué hacer en ese caso Cómo puede mantenerte a salvo a ti, a tu familia y a tus hijos el saber más ¿Realmente sabes qué tipos de desastres pueden ocurrir en tu zona? Aprenderás a descubrirlo Cómo crear un plan de desastres que realmente funcione Cómo asegurarte de que tu familia y tus hijos entiendan qué hacer durante un desastre Cómo hacer saber a otras personas que tú y tu familia estáis a salvo Cómo preparar tu casa para las emergencias Qué tipo de comida, agua y otras provisiones se necesitan Cómo prepararte para las salidas o viajes Qué hacer cuando se desata el desastre Cómo crear una "bolsa de viaje" Qué hacer cuando tienes que evacuar la zona Compra este libro AH
Survival: A Prepper?s Guide to Life after the Crash
by Steve MattoonDefend what’s yours when catastrophe strikes with expert tips that go beyond food and water storage.Should a national disaster occur, how will you respond? What will occur when critical societal services cease to function? As a prepper, you will likely be ready to hole up and live off of your stored supplies, at least for a while. But what do you do during that time? What are your next steps? And how do you defend yourself against others who have not prepared for such a disaster?After the Crash covers all the situations that you may face when the lack of governmental infrastructure leads to social upheaval and chaos. Since most of the population is unprepared for a disaster of any kind, this book gives both the trained and untrained prepper valuable information needed to have any chance of survival in a world where organized government assistance may not be available. Importantly, he details the crucial steps you need to take in addition to doing everything other survival manuals advise. These critical tips go beyond stockpiling food, water, and weapons.Offering battle-proven advice, Steve Mattoon explores what it takes to survive alone versus in groups, each approach presenting its own advantages and challenges. Discover how best to defend yourself, what to use, and how to most effectively use the tools you have at your disposal. Whether you find yourself in a rural area or an urban jungle, Steve Mattoon’s After the Crash will prove an essential addition to any prepper’s bug-out bag.
The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook
by James HubbardIt's the worst snowstorm you can remember. The ice-covered streets are abandoned. You hear a boom in the distance, and your computer screen goes blank. Darkness. A crash and another bang from inside the house. In the hallway, your husband sits on the floor, soaked in blood. You dial 911, and all you get is a busy signal. Would you know what to do next? The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook will teach you just what you need to know to take care of yourself and your loved ones in the event you aren't able to get professional medical help right away. Encompassing but going well beyond immediate first aid, the book covers: how to put a dislocated joint back into place how to prevent hypothermia when your heat has gone out what to do for asthma when you don't have your inhaler whether you can really drink your own urine if you run out of water what to feed your toddler if he has a fever and you have no medicine and much more Featuring more than 100 illustrations, along with quick quizzes and real-life examples, The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook will take you step by step through the essentials of medical care during a crisis. Perhaps you've been stranded by a sudden storm when out camping. Maybe you live alone in a rural area, and can't easily get to a doctor when you hurt your arm. Or you just want to make sure you and your family are prepared to safely weather the next Superstorm Sandy, polar vortex, tornado strike, heat wave, earthquake, or other natural disaster. Whatever your situation and your health needs, The Survival Doctor's Complete Handbook is your must-have medical resource.
Survival Hacks: Over 200 Ways to Use Everyday Items for Wilderness Survival (Hacks)
by Creek StewartBestselling author Creek Stewart knows how to hack it in the great outdoors! • Combining two popular topics--survival prepping and life hacking--that will appeal to everyone from outdoor enthusiasts and families interested in emergency preparedness to doomsday "preppers" • Creek Stewart is the author of the bestselling Bug Out Bag series, Weather Channel Survival Expert, and has been featured on the Today Show and in Men's Fitness Magazine • On average, 40.1 million Americans go camping every year (OutdoorFoundation.org) It seems like there's a new story of an outdoor emergency in the news every day. Survival expert Creek Stewart shares his cache of practical, easy-to-follow tricks that will help readers transform everyday items into valuable gear that can save their lives. Survival Hacks takes readers step-by-step through transforming simple objects like soda tabs and plant leaves into essential survival tools. Readers will find practical survival tips and hacks with step-by-step photos to help them easily replicate the hack in the back yard, at the campsite, or in unexplored terrain. Featuring a section on Everyday Carry Kits, this rough-and-rugged guide covers everything from small scale to large-scale survival including shelter, first aid, hygiene, and navigation. Whether they're desk jockeys, weekend warriors, or full-blown off-gridders, Survival Hacks can prep anyone for adventures off the beaten path.
Surviving the 21st Century
by Julian CribbThe book explores the central question facing humanity today: how can we best survive the ten great existential challenges that are now coming together to confront us? Besides describing these challenges from the latest scientific perspectives, it also outlines and integrates the solutions, both at global and individual level and concludes optimistically. This book brings together in one easy-to-read work the principal issues facing humanity. It is written for the two next generations who will have to deal with the compounding risks they inherit, and which flow from overpopulation, resource pressures and human nature. The author examines ten intersecting areas of activity (mass extinction, resource depletion, WMD, climate change, universal toxicity, food crises, population and urban expansion, pandemic disease, dangerous new technologies and self-delusion) which pose manifest risks to civilization and, potentially, to our species' long-term future. This isn't a book just about problems. It is also about solutions. Every chapter concludes with clear conclusions and consensus advice on what needs to be done at global level --but it also empowers individuals with what they can do for themselves to make a difference. Unlike other books, it offers integrated solutions across the areas of greatest risk. It explains why Homo sapiens is no longer an appropriate name for our species, and what should be done about it.
Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review
by Andrew Booth Diana Papaioannou Anthea SuttonShowing you how to take a structured and organized approach to a wide range of literature review types, this book helps you to choose which approach is right for your research. Packed with constructive tools, examples, case studies and hands-on exercises, the book covers the full range of literature review techniques. New to This Edition: Full re-organization takes you step-by-step through the process from beginning to end New chapter showing you how to choose the right method for your project Practical guidance on integrating qualitative and quantitative data New coverage of rapid reviews Comprehensive inclusion of literature review tools, including concept analysis, scoping and mapping With an emphasis on the practical skills, this guide is essential for any student or researcher needing to get from first steps to a successful literature review.
The T&T Clark Companion to Augustine and Modern Theology (Bloomsbury Companions Ser.)
by C. C. Pecknold Tarmo ToomThis book is both a theological companion to the study of Augustine, and a resource for thinking about Augustine's importance in modern theology. Each of the essays brings Augustinian depth to a broad range of contemporary theological concerns. <p><p>The volume unveils cutting-edge Augustinian scholarship for a new generation and at the same time enables readers to see the timely significance of Augustine for today. Each of the essays not only introduces readers to key themes in the Augustinian corpus but also provides readers with fresh interpretations that are fully conversant with the theological problems facing the church in our world today. <p><p>Designed as both a guide for students and a reference point for scholars, it will seek both to outline the frameworks of key Augustinian debates while at all times pushing forward fresh interpretative strategies concerning his thought.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Wound Treatment
by U.S. Department of DefenseMilitary surgeons must assume a leadership role in combat casualty care in circumstances that are far less than ideal. This handbook provides much of the information needed to tackle these issues and features state-of-the-art principles and practices of forward trauma surgery as used by military physicians in far flung locations around the globe. In this volume you’ll learn such integral skills as: * Tactical field care * Field dressing * Applying pressure dressing * Treating burns * Treating inhalation injuries * And more! Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Wound Treatment is the most trusted and up-to-date manual offered by the Department of Defense for military medical personnel in the field.
Take Control of 1Password, Second Edition
by Joe KissellEasily create and enter secure passwords on all your devices!Remembering and entering Web passwords can be easy and secure, thanks to 1Password, the popular password manager from AgileBits. In this book, Joe Kissell brings years of real-world 1Password experience into play to explain not only how to create, edit, and enter Web login data easily, but also how to autofill contact and credit card info when shopping online, audit your passwords and generate better ones, and sync and share your passwords using a variety of techniques--including 1Password for Teams. Joe focuses on 1Password 6 for the Mac, but he also provides details and directions for the iOS, Windows, and Android versions of 1Password.Meet 1Password: Set your master passcode, explore the various 1Password components, and decide on your ideal usage strategy."While reading Take Control of 1Password on my iPad I was furiously highlighting passages and following along with 1Password open on my Mac. [The book] showed me how some of my passwords were weak or duplicates. I immediately changed those passwords to unique and secure ones. "--Elisa Pacelli, in her MyMac book review.Master logins: In 1Password, a typical login contains a set of credentials used to sign in to a Web site. Find out how to create logins, sort them, search them, tag them, and more. You'll especially find help with editing logins. For example, if you change a site's password from dragon7 to eatsevendragonsforlunchatyahoo, you'll want to incorporate that into its login. Or, use 1Password's password generator to create highly secure random passwords, like dGx7Crve3WucELF#s.Understand password security: Get guidance on what makes for a good password, and read Joe's important Password Dos and Don'ts. A special topic covers how to perform a security audit in order to improve poor passwords quickly.Go beyond Web logins: A primary point of 1Password is to speed up Web logins, but 1Password can also store and autofill contact information (for more than one identity, even), along with credit card information. You'll also find advice on storing passwords for password-protected files and encrypted disk images, plus ideas for keeping track of confidential files, scans of important cards or documents, and more.Sync your passwords: Discover which 1Password syncing solution is right for you: Dropbox, iCloud, or a Finder folder, as well as a device-to-device Wi-Fi sync.Share your passwords: Learn how 1Password integrates with the 1Password for Teams online service for sharing passwords within groups, such as your family or company work group.You'll also discover the answers to key questions, including:Should I use my Web browser's autofill feature?What about iCloud Keychain? Should I use that too?What can I do quickly to get better password security?Should I buy 1Password from AgileBits or the Mac App Store?How can I find and update weak passwords I created long ago?What's the best way to work with the password generator?What should I do about security questions, like the name of my pet?How can 1Password provide a time-based one-time password (TOTP)? How can I access my 1Password data on another person's computer?How do I initiate 1Password logins from utilities like LaunchBar?
The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition
by Benebell WenFor the first time in English, Benebell Wen reveals the rich history and theoretical principles underlying the ancient practice of crafting Fu talismans, or magical sigils, in the Chinese Taoist tradition and gives detailed instructions for modern practitioners who would like to craft their own Fu. Fu talismans are ideograms and writings typically rendered on paper and empowered by means of invocations, ritual, and transferences of energy, or Qi. Talismans can be used for many purposes, such as strengthening or weakening personality characteristics, finding love, earning more money, or easing emotional tensions in the home. The Tao of Craft shows how metaphysical energy can be harnessed to amplify, strengthen, weaken, dispel, or block other metaphysical energy and to rectify perceived imbalances in the material plane. Supported by an abundance of detailed charts and images, this book serves as a step-by-step handbook that gives readers the knowledge and confidence to craft their own Fu talismans for personal empowerment. Wen, author of Holistic Tarot, delves into historic and cultural contexts of the Fu, from the neolithic period of Chinese history to contemporary practices of esoteric Taoism. Providing a solid foundation in the principles of Eastern spellcrafting, she highlights the blending of Taoist metaphysical practices with Western approaches to magic by pointing out eclectic, integrating, and harmonizing facets from other cultures and religions. Historically, Fu talismans were used by medieval Chinese for alleviating illness; averting misfortune, magical attacks, and curses; defending against assaults; and avoiding poverty. This book shows Western practitioners that the skill and knowledge to develop an interactive relationship with spirit realms are still available to them today, and serves as a practical handbook for accumulating Qi energy from sources in the environment and channeling it in concentrated form into their own Fu talismans.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Tarascon Primary Care Pocketbook (Fourth Edition)
by Joseph S. EsherickThe Tarascon Primary Care Pocketbook, Fourth Edition is intended to be a quick reference guide for clinicians and students practicing primary care medicine. I have attempted to compile the core information about most primary care topics in a concise format.
Taste & Technique: Recipes to Elevate Your Home Cooking
by Naomi PomeroyJames Beard Award-winning and self-made chef Naomi Pomeroy's debut cookbook, featuring nearly 140 lesson-driven recipes designed to improve the home cook's understanding of professional techniques and flavor combinations in order to produce simple, but show-stopping meals.Naomi Pomeroy knows that the best recipes are the ones that make you a better cook. A twenty-year veteran chef with four restaurants to her name, she learned her trade not in fancy culinary schools but by reading cookbooks. From Madeleine Kamman and Charlie Trotter to Alice Waters and Gray Kunz, Naomi cooked her way through the classics, studying French technique, learning how to shop for produce, and mastering balance, acidity, and seasoning. In Taste & Technique, Naomi shares her hard-won knowledge, passion, and experience along with nearly 140 recipes that outline the fundamentals of cooking. By paring back complex dishes to the building-block techniques used to create them, Naomi takes you through each recipe step by step, distilling detailed culinary information to reveal the simple methods chefs use to get professional results. Recipes for sauces, starters, salads, vegetables, and desserts can be mixed and matched with poultry, beef, lamb, seafood, and egg dishes to create show-stopping meals all year round. Practice braising and searing with a Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder, then pair it with Orange-Caraway Glazed Carrots in the springtime or Caramelized Delicata Squash in the winter. Prepare an impressive Herbed Leg of Lamb for a holiday gathering, and accompany it with Spring Pea Risotto or Blistered Cauliflower with Anchovy, Garlic, and Chile Flakes. With detailed sections on ingredients, equipment, and techniques, this inspiring, beautifully photographed guide demystifies the hows and whys of cooking and gives you the confidence and know-how to become a masterful cook.From the Hardcover edition.
Techniques of Grief Therapy: Assessment and Intervention (Series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement)
by Robert A. NeimeyerTechniques of Grief Therapy: Assessment and Intervention continues where the acclaimed Techniques of Grief Therapy: Creative Practices for Counseling the Bereaved left off, offering a whole new set of innovative approaches to grief therapy to address the needs of the bereaved. This new volume includes a variety of specific and practical therapeutic techniques, each conveyed in concrete detail and anchored in an illustrative case study. Techniques of Grief Therapy: Assessment and Intervention also features an entire new section on assessment of various challenges in coping with loss, with inclusion of the actual scales and scoring keys to facilitate their use by practitioners and researchers. Providing both an orientation to bereavement work and an indispensable toolkit for counseling survivors of losses of many kinds, this book belongs on the shelf of both experienced clinicians and those just beginning to delve into the field of grief therapy.