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Beat the Turtle Drum
by Constance C. GreeneIn May Joss was saving up to rent a horse for a week, planning on using her birthday money and a lot of persuasion. Her older sister, Kate, observed it all: how they tried to build a barn in the backyard and how a storm blew it down a few minutes later; how Joss polished her riding boots every day and worried about colic; how Miss Pemberthy, the unfriendly elderly lady across the street, told Kate about her own childhood as if she were in a dream. In June, on Joss's eleventh birthday, she and Kate rode their bikes to Mr. Essig's to pay for Prince. Kate recalled smiling, buxom Mrs. Essig standing in the doorway, offering them coffee, the sunlight dazzling on her newly bleached hair. She remembered the neighborhood Kids begging for rides. She thought of Tootie, not the brightest eight-year-old on the block, giving Joss an almost heart-shaped rock for her birthday as a token of his devotion. Kate remembered climbing the tree in the backyard with Joss and looking down at Prince, munching the grass below them-- And then in a few irrevocable seconds, Kate's world changed forever. In this touching story Constance C. Greene shows us a close and loving family and the way they try to cope with unexpected tragedy, giving readers no easy answers.
Beat the Turtle Drum
by Constance C. GreeneAn ALA Notable Book and an IRA-CBC Children's Choice: Losing your sister can mean losing your best friend too Thirteen-year-old Kate is thrilled for her sister, Joss, when Joss finds out she gets to keep a horse for a week as a birthday present. Then in one tragic moment, all of the happiness is gone, and numbness and grief overwhelm the family. Kate cannot imagine how she'll survive but knows somehow she must come to terms with her loss. In this heart-wrenching story, Kate strives to find a place where joyful memories and painful loss can coexist.
Beat This! Cookbook: Absolutely Unbeatable Knock-'em-Dead Recipes for the Very Best Dishes
by Ann HodgmanDo you think you have the absolute best recipe for apple pie? Maybe your neighbor claims to make the best meatloaf around. Did your Italian grandmother serve the best spaghetti sauce this side of the Atlantic? Well, unless you or that neighbor or your grandmother is Ann Hodgman, you’re wrong!The book that the editor in chief of Vanity Fair called “the funniest, most engaging book about food I’ve ever come across” has now been revised and updated: more than half the recipes are completely new, and many of the originals have been “oomphed up” to make them even more shamelessly delicious.Beat This! Cookbook contains more than a hundred all-time favorites, from Burnt Sugar Ice Cream and White Chocolate Raspberry Pie to Chili-Cheese Casserole and Onion Rings. Each one is guaranteed to make people take a bite, stagger with joy, and beg you for the recipe.
Beat to Quarters (The Hornblower Saga, Book #1)
by C. S. ForesterCaptain Hornblower and the 36 gun frigate HMS Lydia are off the coast of Nicaragua searching for a route across Central America.
Beat Until Stiff: A Culinary Mystery (Mary Ryan Series #0)
by Claire M JohnsonCranky Mary Ryan has sunk a lot of time and talent into the American Fare, San Francisco's hottest spot, while grieving over her broken marriage. At work very early, she steps on a laundry bag stuffed with the dead body of one of her employees. The investigation soon exposes all the dirty secrets that the food business would like to keep secret: the philandering chefs, the silly whims of the dining public, the hiring of illegal aliens, and the subsistence-living pay scale. Events begin to spiral that in time take out the restaurant's celebrity chef and force Mary to use her unique skills to uncover a poisonous scheme. Beat Until Stiff is the first book in the Mary Ryan series.
Beat your Bloat: Recipes & exercises to promote digestive health
by Maeve MaddenBeing honest about bloating is something Irish-born blogger Maeve Madden has never shied away from. In fact, her social media channels depict her real-life battle with IBS and PCOS, as well as adult acne. Her transparent, 'no filter' approach is a proven hit and she has gained her more than 147k Instagram followers as a result.Our increasingly stressful lifestyles and poor diet choices means people are crying out for relatable, informative and inspirational advice. Beat Your Bloat covers Maeve's personal journey to achieving a healthy lifestyle and shows how you too can transform your digestive health and fitness. Chapters cover Getting Started, Beating the Binge, Cut the Cravings and Rescue Remedies and provide guidance not only on how to beat bloating but also on achieving body positivity.The book also includes step-by-step HIIT and yoga workouts, plus 60 deliciously healthy recipes, many of which are vegan as well as gluten and dairy free, to help readers stay on track.
Beat Your Burnout: Simple Stress Relief for a Happier, Healthier Life
by Robyn MartinRecover from burnout and take back control! This easy-to-use supportive guide is filled with tips, techniques and inspiration to help you manage your stress levels.Do you constantly feel swamped?Are you experiencing physical fatigue? Are you emotionally drained?If the answer to these questions is "yes", chances are you're experiencing burnout. There can be many causes of this, including unmanageable workloads, financial troubles and relationship worries. Whatever is stressing you out, Beat Your Burnout has your back.With the help of this accessible and friendly guide, you can identify the causes of your burnout and learn some helpful techniques on how to recover and come back stronger.Inside you will find:- Top techniques on how to beat burnout - Practical tips on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance - Simple ways to help relieve everyday stress - Empowering quotes and affirmations to motivate you - Suggestions on how you can be more assertive to help take back control of your life Beat your burnout one day at a time!
Beat Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in 7 Simple Steps: Practical ways to approach, manage and beat your IBS problem
by Paul JennerThis reassuring, practical and transformative guide is essential reading If you suffer from, or think you might be suffering from, IBS, an uncomfortable condition which can feel like it's running your life. This book will help you regain control.Beat Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome explains all the worthwhile therapies, helps you identify which one to try, and shows how to work with your doctor on defeating this distressing condition. It works through all the areas of your lifestyle which might be contributing, including diet and stress management, as well as making sure you have the right clinical support. It will give you strategies for immediate relief, along with showing how the latest research findings can offer long-term solutions, and explains the benefits of both well-known and less well-known therapies, including:- Exercise- Relaxation and hypnotherapy- Understanding the importance of balance in the gut.Change your life by picking up this book and making a plan to beat IBS.
Beat Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in 7 Simple Steps: Practical ways to approach, manage and beat your IBS problem
by Paul JennerThis reassuring, practical and transformative guide is essential reading If you suffer from, or think you might be suffering from, IBS, an uncomfortable condition which can feel like it's running your life. This book will help you regain control.Beat Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome explains all the worthwhile therapies, helps you identify which one to try, and shows how to work with your doctor on defeating this distressing condition. It works through all the areas of your lifestyle which might be contributing, including diet and stress management, as well as making sure you have the right clinical support. It will give you strategies for immediate relief, along with showing how the latest research findings can offer long-term solutions, and explains the benefits of both well-known and less well-known therapies, including:- Exercise- Relaxation and hypnotherapy- Understanding the importance of balance in the gut.Change your life by picking up this book and making a plan to beat IBS.
Beat Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome in 7 Simple Steps: Teach Yourself
by Paul JennerIf you suffer from, or think you might be suffering from, IBS, this book will give you the solutions you need to regain your life. Not only does it explain all the worthwhile therapies, it helps you to identify which one will work for you. By showing you how to work with your doctor, and what the first steps are to beating this distressing condition, it will work through all the areas of your lifestyle which might be contributing, including diet and stress management, as well as making sure you have exactly the right clinical support. It will give you strategies for immediate relief, along with showing how the latest research findings can offer long-term solutions, and explains the benefits of both well-known and less well-known therapies, including: * Exercise * Relaxation and hypnotherapy * Understanding the importance of balance in the gut
Beat Your Pain and Find Lasting Relief: A jargon-free, accessible guide to overcoming chronic pain
by Paul JennerOne in six people suffer from chronic pain. There are no shortage of practitioners promising to cure it, from doctors and therapists to acupuncturists and hypnotists. But with so many different options on offer, many sufferers find themselves bewildered by their choices and unable to move forward. This jargon-free and accessible guide to overcoming chronic pain will enable you to understand the potential benefits of all the options available to you, and work with your medical professionals to make informed choices about your pain relief. It covers:* prescription and non-prescription painkillers * mental techniques, including hypnosis and NLP* food therapies* posture, movement and exerciseto offer a comprehensive range of solutions, whatever the source of your pain.
Beat Your Pain and Find Lasting Relief: A jargon-free, accessible guide to overcoming chronic pain
by Paul JennerOne in six people suffer from chronic pain. There are no shortage of practitioners promising to cure it, from doctors and therapists to acupuncturists and hypnotists. But with so many different options on offer, many sufferers find themselves bewildered by their choices and unable to move forward. This jargon-free and accessible guide to overcoming chronic pain will enable you to understand the potential benefits of all the options available to you, and work with your medical professionals to make informed choices about your pain relief. It covers:* prescription and non-prescription painkillers * mental techniques, including hypnosis and NLP* food therapies* posture, movement and exerciseto offer a comprehensive range of solutions, whatever the source of your pain.
Beat Your Ticket
by David BrownEverything you need to fight an unfair ticket! We've all received one -- a traffic ticket that seems completely unfair, the result of an officer's evening quota rather than a serious moving violation. But do you have to pay the penalty and watch your driving record crash and burn? Not if you choose to fight back with Beat Your Ticket. Beat Your Ticket simply and clearly lays out the best strategies for beating tickets in court. The book explains in plain English how to: use the law to fight an unwarranted ticket find out what the police officer plans to say at your trial attack radar and other detection methods pick a jury present your case cross-examine the ticketing officer The 6th edition is extensively updated to reflect your state's current traffic laws and court procedures.
Beat Your Ticket
by David W. BrownFight an unfair ticket in any state! We've all received one a traffic ticket that seems completely unfair, the result of an officer's evening quota rather than a serious moving violation. But do you have to pay the penalty and watch your driving record crash and burn? Not if you choose to fight back! With Nolo's Beat Your Ticket, you'll get the lowdown on the best strategies for beating traffic tickets in court. In plain English, you'll learn how to: -use the law to fight an unwarranted ticket -analyze the case and decide whether to fight or fold - find out what the police officer plans to say at your trial -find legal assistance and get the most out of it - prepare witness testimony -attack radar and other detection methods -pick a jury - present your case -cross examine the ticketing officer Whether you want to contest a common speeding citation, a right of way violation, or a non DUI alcohol related offense, Beat Your Ticket clearly lays out your options. This edition is extensively updated to reflect your state's current traffic laws, including the latest rules, statistics, and court procedures. Are you a California resident? Check out Fight Your Ticket & Win in California.
Beat Your Ticket: Go to Court and Win
by David Wayne BrownThe book covers: speeding, radar and laser tickets, rolling stops, illegal turns and lane changes, cruising through red lights, how to prepare for court, how to make a winning presentation, and how to cross examine the ticketing officer.
Beat Your Writer's Block (Super Quick Skills)
by Andrew EdwardsFinding it difficult to begin writing? This book gives you the knowledge and tools you need to be able to understand the root of your writing anxiety, overcome your writer's block and write with ease. Understand and overcome writing anxiety Implement techniques such as clustering, mind mapping, and journaling Be confident in your writing. Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you&’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it&’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life. Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Beat Your Writer's Block (Super Quick Skills)
by Andrew EdwardsFinding it difficult to begin writing? This book gives you the knowledge and tools you need to be able to understand the root of your writing anxiety, overcome your writer's block and write with ease. Understand and overcome writing anxiety Implement techniques such as clustering, mind mapping, and journaling Be confident in your writing. Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you&’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it&’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life. Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Beatbox Brothers (Into Reading, Level T #46)
by Marg McAlister David HardyNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Jack's brother, Logan, is good at everything! He can breakdance, sing, and play the guitar. When Logan decides to audition for an advertising agency, Jack wants to try out, too—but he doesn't have an instrument. <p> He does have a secret musical talent, though … one that might surprise everyone.
Beaten (Surviving Southside Ser.)
by Suzanne WeynAre they really the perfect couple? Paige, cheerleading captain at Southside High, and Ty, star running back, appear to be the perfect couple. But when they have their first fight, Ty screams at Paige. Paige is shocked and afraid, but Ty apologizes. Then after losing a game, Ty goes ballistic and hits Paige. Ty is arrested for assault. Even after this, she secretly meets up with Ty. But can Paige be with someone she's afraid of? What's worse—flinching every time your boyfriend gets angry? Or being alone?
Beaten (Surviving Southside)
by Suzanne WeynAre they really the perfect couple? Paige, cheerleading captain at Southside High, and Ty, star running back, appear to be the perfect couple. But when they have their first fight, Ty screams at Paige. Paige is shocked and afraid, but Ty apologizes. Then after losing a game, Ty goes ballistic and hits Paige. Ty is arrested for assault. Even after this, she secretly meets up with Ty. But can Paige be with someone she's afraid of? What's worse—flinching every time your boyfriend gets angry? Or being alone?
Beaten (Surviving Southside #2)
by Suzanne WeynAre they really the perfect couple? Paige, cheerleading captain at Southside High, and Ty, star running back, appear to be the perfect couple. But when they have their first fight, Ty screams at Paige. Paige is shocked and afraid, but Ty apologizes. Then after losing a game, Ty goes ballistic and hits Paige. Ty is arrested for assault. Even after this, she secretly meets up with Ty. But can Paige be with someone she's afraid of? What's worse--flinching every time your boyfriend gets angry? Or being alone?
Beaten by a Balloon
by Margaret MahyA whimsical parody of politically correct parents. Sam Appleby's dad won't make him a sword, or even let him play with a water pistol. Instead, Dad buys Sam a nice, nonviolent sunflower and a balloon. But when Dad and Sam find themselves being threatened by the dread robber Buckbounder, they learn there's more bang in a sunflower than they could have ever guessed. Other books by Margaret Mahy are available in this library.
Beaten Down By Blood: The Battle of Mont St Quentin Peronne 1918
by Michele BomfordBeaten Down by Blood: The Battle of Mont St Quentin-Peronne 1918 charts an extraordinary journey from the trenches facing Mont St Quentin on 31 August 1918 through the frenetic phases of the battle until the final objectives are taken on 5 September. This is the story, often told in the words of the men themselves, of the capture of the &‘unattackable&’ Mont and the &‘invincible&’ fortress town of Péronne, two of the great feats of Australian forces in the First World War. The Author places real men on the battlefield, describing their fears and their courage and their often violent deaths. The struggle for control of the battle, to site the guns, to bridge the Somme and maintain communications are portrayed in vivid detail. The story also offers a glimpse of the men&’s families at home, their anxiety and their life-long grief.
Beaten Down, Worked Up: The Past, Present, and Future of American Labor
by Steven GreenhouseFrom the longtime New York Times labor correspondent, an in-depth look at working men and women in America, the challenges they face, and how they can be re-empoweredIn an era when corporate profits have soared while wages have flatlined, millions of Americans are searching for ways to improve their lives, and they're often turning to labor unions and worker action, whether #RedforEd teachers' strikes or the Fight for $15. Wage stagnation, low-wage work, and blighted blue-collar communities have become an all-too-common part of modern-day America, and behind these trends is a little-discussed problem: the decades-long decline in worker power. Steven Greenhouse sees this decline reflected in some of the most pressing problems facing our nation today, including income inequality, declining social mobility, the gender pay gap, and the concentration of political power in the hands of the wealthy. He rebuts the often-stated view that labor unions are outmoded--or even harmful--by recounting some of labor's victories, and the efforts of several of today's most innovative and successful worker groups. He shows us the modern labor landscape through the stories of dozens of American workers, from G.M. workers to Uber drivers, and we see how unions historically have empowered--and lifted--the most marginalized, including young women garment workers in New York in 1909, black sanitation workers in Memphis in 1968, and hotel housekeepers today. Greenhouse proposes concrete, feasible ways in which workers' collective power can be--and is being--rekindled and reimagined in the twenty-first century.
Beaten, Seared, and Sauced: On Becoming a Chef at the Culinary Institute of America
by Jonathan DixonMillions of people fantasize about leaving their old lives behind, enrolling in cooking school, and training to become a chef. But for those who make the decision, the difference between the dream and reality can be gigantic--especially at the top cooking school in the country. For the first time in the Culinary Institute of America's history, a book will give readers the firsthand experience of being a full-time student facing all of the challenges of the legendary course in its entirety.On the eve of his thirty-eighth birthday and after shuffling through a series of unsatisfying jobs, Jonathan Dixon enrolled in the CIA (on a scholarship) to pursue his passion for cooking. In Beaten, Seared, and Sauced he tells hilarious and harrowing stories of life at the CIA as he and his classmates navigate the institution's many rules and customs under the watchful and critical eyes of their instructors. Each part of the curriculum is covered, from knife skills and stock making to the high-pressure cooking tests and the daunting wine course (the undoing of many a student). Dixon also details his externship in the kitchen of Danny Meyer's Tabla, giving readers a look into the inner workings of a celebrated New York City restaurant. With the benefit of his age to give perspective to his experience, Dixon delivers a gripping day-to-day chronicle of his transformation from amateur to professional. From the daily tongue-lashings in class to learning the ropes--fast--at a top NYC kitchen, Beaten, Seared, and Sauced is a fascinating and intimate first-person view of one of America's most famous culinary institutions and one of the world's most coveted jobs.From the Hardcover edition.