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Best of the Best Presents: Naturally Delicious Recipes for Optimum Wellness
by Debra Rouse James RouseThis is another book in the Best of the Best Presents collection. And, like the other cookbooks, it features easy-to-follow instructions for tasty main courses, salads, desserts, condiments, soup and more. Although the emphasis is on healthy eating, the ingredients are familiar and the results are delicious! Other Best of the Best cookbook are available in this library.
Best of the Best Presents Great Food Fast: Bob Warden's Ultimate Pressure Cooker Recipes
by Bob Warden Christian StellaBob Warden brings the pressure cooker into the 21st century. His recipes are easy to make and usually call for ingredients common in the average cook's pantry. He demystifies the operation of the pressure cooker and presents a nice array of recipes. A perfect addition to the busy cook's library. Other cookbooks in this series are available in this library.
Best of the Best Recipe Hall of Fame: Winning Recipes from Hometown America
by Gwen Mckee Barbara Moseley Terresa RayThese 400 Recipe Hall of Fame selections go beyond winners-- they are unquestionably the BEST of the Best of the Best! Buttermilk-Crusted Blackberry Cobbler Hamilton's Fried Green Tomatoes with Grilled Shrimp Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Gourmet Chicken Salad with Fresh Peaches Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Summer Sunrise Melon and Spinach Salad Old-fashioned Oatmeal Apple Cookies Sweet Pickled Okra Ice-Box Peach Jam 44 Mardi Gras Salad with Creole Mustard Dressing, page 68 From appetizers to desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables have never tasted so good! You'll harvest a bounty of compliments every time you serve "the best." We've also included tips on how to select and store fresh produce, and interesting facts and trivia about fruits and vegetables throughout. Other books in the Best of The Best series are available in this library.
Best of the Eighties / Book #1 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirThe awesome eighties—a time when pop culture inevitably ruled America as a former actor rose to become the nation's President! Perhaps more than any other decade, the good economy provided America's youth with more disposable income than ever, allowing them to dive head first into the latest fads and fashions. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, engaging both the energy and excitement of the times with their unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume. Experience the punk movement as it shakes up Riverdale! Relive the Urban Cowboy craze! Behold the rise of MTV! Witness the emergence of preppie, new wave and Flashdance fashions! Play along with Trivial Pursuit! Gaze at the popular '80s movies and TV shows! Boogie with Archie and the gang at the roller disco and laugh again at the antics of America's #1 teenagers!
Best of the Eighties / Book #2
by George GladirGet ready for a totally tubular time! The &‘80s were filled with bright neon colors and new innovations in trends and technology. Flash back to a time when wrestlers became rock stars, fast cars talked (with British accents), giant monkeys fought plumbers and 8-bit graphics were cutting edge! Join Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and the rest of the Riverdale High gang for a return to the rad 1980s! This second volume contains the most radical Archie stories of the decade!
Best of the Fifties / Book #1 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirJourney back to the days of drive-ins and hula hoops and join Archie and his teenage friends as they frolic through the frantic Fifties!
Best of the Fifties / Book #2 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirThe '50s is a fondly remembered decade for many… for both those who lived through it and those whoknow it only from nostalgic movies and TV shows. The '50s were also the perfect decade for Archie to have his misadventures-whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle or incurring the wrath of Mr. Weatherbee, Mr. Lodge and even his own father, Archie scaled to new heights of hilarity!
Best of the Forties / Book #1 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirIn 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, "America's newest boyfriend." Since then, Archie and his perennial teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with their hilarious misadventures. In this volume, you'll journey to a bygone era and unearth the roots of an American institution.
Best of the Forties / Book #2 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirThe frantic forties—a time when the comic book industry was young and anything was possible. Stories from this "Golden Age" of comics had an "anything goes" quality—perhaps none more so than the freewheeling antics of Archie Andrews and his friends. Now by popular demand, we're pleased to serve up a second helping of 1940s fun and frolics for the many readers who enjoyed the original ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE FORTIES!
Best of the Garrisons Box Set
by Emilie Rose Catherine Mann Brenda JacksonHarlequin Desire brings you three sexy, emotional stories from the reader favorite series Dynasties: The Garrisons, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda Jackson and USA TODAY bestselling authors Emilie Rose and Catherine Mann. Now available in one volume! STRANDED WITH THE TEMPTING STRANGER by Brenda Jackson Cutthroat litigator Brandon Washington isn't used to being ignored. So when Cassie Garrison--the newly discovered half sister of his firm's biggest client--refuses his repeated attempts at contact, he sets out to teach the elusive heiress a lesson. Traveling under an assumed identity to her Bahamian home, he's determined to seduce all of Cassie's secrets out of her. But will Brandon find his professional mission at war with his very personal interests? SECRETS OF THE TYCOON'S BRIDE by Emilie Rose To keep up appearances, Adam Garrison needs a perfect, respectable wife--fast! And Lauryn Lowes is the ideal candidate. A natural beauty with brains, Lauryn already works for him. But when Lauryn turns his "proposal" down flat, the bachelor billionaire suddenly becomes more determined than ever to capture her as his bride... THE EXECUTIVE'S SURPRISE BABY by Catherine Mann Telling her high-society family she is about to be an unwed mother is tough enough for Brooke Garrison. Because the baby's father is also their archenemy, Brooke plans to keep the paternity secret... But when millionaire hotel mogul Jordan Jefferies learns the truth, nothing will stop him from claiming his child...and making Brooke his wife.
The Best of the Happiness Project Blog: Ten Years of Happiness, Good Habits, and More
by Gretchen RubinFrom the author of BETTER THAN BEFORE > 'A LOT OF US WOULD LIKE A RUBIN IN OUR LIVES' The Times Magazine - 'EXTRAORDINARY' Viv Groskop, The Times Style - 'FASCINATING, PERSUASIVE' Guardian - 'A LIFE-CHANGER' The PoolDid you love The Happiness Project, Happier at Home and Better Than Before? New York Times bestselling author and award-winning podcaster Gretchen Rubin celebrates ten years of blogging with a special commemorative ebook. This collection offers Gretchen's best articles from a decade of studying happiness and habits. From her first day as a blogger to the happiest day of her life, Rubin relives the moments that have helped us understand our habits, improve our relationships, and lead happier lives. Whether you're a longtime fan who has read Gretchen's recent New York Times bestsellers The Happiness Project, Happier at Home and Better Than Before, or a new convert from her wildly popular podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, this funny and poignant compilation will entertain and inspire you in your own pursuit of happiness and good habits.
The Best of the Harvard Lampoon: 140 Years of American Humor
by Harvard LampoonA collection of the best of The Harvard Lampoon--the spawning ground for Hollywood's elite comedy writers and New Yorker humorists--revealing the hidden gems from their 140-year history.Since its inception in 1876, The Harvard Lampoon has become a farm system for Hollywood's best and most revered comedy writers. Lampoon alumni can be found behind the scenes of sitcoms and late-night shows, including Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, The Office, 30 Rock, The Mindy Project, and many others. The Best of the Harvard Lampoon is the first anthology of The Lampoon's extensive archives, featuring luminaries who have gone on to shape the comedy and literary landscape along with some of the best cartoons, illustrations, and satirical advertisements from over the years. Contributors include B.J. Novak, Henry Beard, Andy Borowitz, George Plimpton, Conan O'Brien, John Updike, Patricia Marx, and many others, with an introduction by New York Times bestselling author Simon Rich.
Best of the Nineties / Book #1 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirWelcome to one of the most hilarious decades ever for America's favorite comic book teens: the nifty Nineties! Whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle, running afoul of parents and teachers, or simply surfing the day away on the internet, Archie and his friends scaled new heights of hilarity! Now you can revisit these timeless tales as they endure one outlandish mishap after another and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decade. So rock out to the sensational sounds of boy bands, chow down with the fat free dessert craze, and hook up your satellite dish so you can enjoy purple dinosaurs, funny home videos, teens from Beverly Hills and more! It's all here and then some in this uproarious edition chock full of comedy classics!
Best of the Nineties / Book #2
by George GladirThe &‘90s were a decade of innovation and invention. Personal computers and virtual reality were no longer science fiction. Popular music was transformed into a world of grungy college rock and poppy boy bands. Relive all of the trends that defined the decade with America&’s orange-haired icon, Archie! Revisit the virtual world with Jughead as he devours digital delicacies in &“Simulation Stimulation.&” Archie goes Hollywood in &“Ratman&” and &“Duggy Wuggy, M.D.&”, and Betty pierces her nose in &“That Certain Ring.&” All this and more awaits in this collection of the best stories of the 1990s!
The Best of The Reformed Journal
by James Bratt Ronald WellsFor four decades, from 1951 to 1990, The Reformed Journal set the standard for top-notch, venturesome theological reflection on a broad range of issues. With a lively mix of editorial comment, articles, and reviews, it addressed topics as diverse as the civil rights movement, feminism, the Vietnam War, South African apartheid, the plight of Palestinian Christians, and the rise of the Christian Right, all from a Reformed perspective. In this anthology James Bratt and Ronald Wells have assembled select pieces that exemplify the Journal's position at the cutting edge of thoughtful Christian engagement with culture.
The Best of the Rejection Collection: 293 Cartoons That Were Too Dumb, Too Dark, or Too Naughty for The New Yorker
by Matthew DiffeeIt’s the best of the worst: 293 of the funniest cartoons rejected by The New Yorker but luckily for us, now in paperback and available to enjoy. The Rejection Collection brings together some of The New Yorker’s brightest talents—Roz Chast, Gahan Wilson, Sam Gross, Jack Zeigler, David Sipress, and more—and reveals their other side. Their dark side. Their juvenile side. Their sick side. Their naughty side. Their outrageous side.And what a treat. Ventriloquist dummy cartoons. Operating room cartoons. Bring your daughter to work day cartoons (the stripper, the prison guard on death row). Lots of couples in bed, quite a few coffins, wise-cracking animals—an obsessive’s plumbing of the weird, the scary, the off-the-wall, and done so without restraint.Every week The New Yorker receives 500 cartoon submissions, and rejects a great majority—mostly, of course, for not being funny enough. There’s no question why these were rejected, and it’s not for lack of laughs. One can almost hear Eustace Tilley sniffing, We are not amused.
The Best of the Rejection Collection: 297 Cartoons That Were Too Dark, Too Weird, or Too Dirty for The New Yorker
by Matthew DiffeeThe best of the worst: these cartoons rejected by The New Yorker were deemed too dumb, too weird, or too naughty—but not for lack of laughs! Every week, hundreds and hundreds of cartoons pour into The New Yorker. Most are rejected. Doesn&’t matter how big a deal the cartoonist is, either. Roz Chast, David Sipress, Kim Warp, Sam gross, Ed Steed, Emily Flake, Navied Mahdavian, or Mary Lawton—if the work in question is too weird, too naughty, too juvenile, or too dark, it&’s out. Luckily for us, Matthew Diffee has been bravely sifting through the circular file to rescue the best of the worst. Here are 297 cartoons in a revised second edition featuring more than 50 new cartoons—even better, even worse! The cartoon set-ups may be familiar—a couple in bed, a few people stranded on a desert island, a doctor and patient in an examining room—but the joke are anything but, with twists so unexpected, you can&’t help but laugh out loud.
Best of the Seventies / Book #1 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirThe swinging seventies—a time of transition in America, as the nation strived to find its feet in the aftermath of the turbulent social upheaval that was the Sixties. Once again, the youth of America led the charge—enjoying the latest fads and fashions, while speaking out for change. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and mores of the times with their unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume.
Best of the Seventies / Book #2 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirArchie and the Gang get down to some groovy stories from the Seventies! The '70s were a time for reflection, embracing the past while looking ahead to the future. As always, Archie and his friends were along for the ride, partaking of the best the decade had to offer. By popular demand, we're proud to present this second volume of classic Archie stories from the sensational Seventies! This follow-up to the original Best of the Seventies features more of the best stories of the 1970s collected into one high-grade volume. Witness as Archie and his friends get involved in one hysterical situation after another, and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decade: social relevance! The ERA! Inflation! The Bicentennial! Disco! Seventies teen idols! It's all here and more, in one amazing book. All we can say is... have a nice day!
The Best of The Show: A Classic Collection of Wit and Wisdom
by Rick Reilly Bob Costas Bill Scheft- "The Show" is the second most widely-read column in Sports Illustrated, after Rick Reilly, who will write one of the book's introductions. Sports Illustrated has over three million subscribers, the third highest magazine circulation in the United States, and is read by 23 million adults each week. - The Best Of "The Show" will appeal to fans of Rick Reilly's Life of Reilly (Total/Sports Illustrated, 2000) and Bill Geist's Fore!Play (Warner, 2001), both of which were bestsellers. - Scheft was the Emmy Award-nominated head monologue writer for David Letterman for 13 years and routinely appears on the air with him. He is a frequent guest on the talk show circuit and on sports radio programs all over the country.
Best of the Sixties / Book #1 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirThe sensational sixties… a time of dreams, hopes, revolution and sociall change! At the forefront of the decade were the nation's youth—enjoying the latest fads, speaking their minds and defining a generation. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume.
Best of the Sixties / Book #2 (Archie Americana Series)
by George GladirThe '60s were a decade of change—and thank goodness Archie Comics was around to remind everyone that "the more things change, the more they stay the same!" Whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle or incurring the wrath of the principal and Veronica's father, Archie scaled new heights of hilarity! By popular demand, we're proud to present this latest volume featuring timeless tales of Archie and his friends enduring one outlandish mishap after another and enjoying the fads and fashions of the decade.
Best of the Web 2010
by Matt Bell Kathy Fish"The book is heartily significant, featuring work that is sometimes surprising, sometimes frustrating and sometimes exhilaratingnot unlike the Web itself."--Los Angeles Times Book Review"There is good work here. Perhaps that's all that needs to be said."--Fiction Writers Review
Best of the West 2011
by James Thomas D. Seth Horton Ana CastilloBest of the West: New Stories from the Wide Side of the Missouri, an annual anthology of exceptional short fiction rooted in the western United States, debuted in 1988 and continued publication until 1992. Recognizing that the West remains rewarding territory for literary explorations, James Thomas and D. Seth Horton revived the series in 2009. Best of the West 2011: New Stories from the Wide Side of the Missouri is the latest volume in what has become one of the nation's most important anthologies. Editors Horton and Thomas have chosen twenty stories by writers including Rick Bass, T. C. Boyle, Ron Carlson, Philipp Meyer, Dagoberto Gilb, Yiyun Li, Antonya Nelson, and Sam Shepard. Subjects vary from an Idaho family that breeds lions and tigers with disastrous results, to a Mormon veteran whose mind is taken over by a nineteenth-century consciousness, to a Texas boy who spends an afternoon with Bonnie and Clyde shortly before their deaths. Taken together, these stories suggest that the West has become one of the most exciting and diverse literary regions in the twenty-first century.
