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Food Lovers' Guide to® Washington, D.C.: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings (Food Lovers' Series)
by Beth KanterSavor the Flavors of Washington, D.C. From well-established historic spots to the new crop of underground restaurants, D.C.&’s food scene defines an important part of the city. It boasts destination restaurants, creative cuisine, and undiscovered holes-in-the-wall. This is a town where chefs come to experiment and where the farm-to-table movement soars. Experimental, ethnic, trendy, and neighborhood restaurants fill the city with unending choices. In Food Lovers&’ Guide to Washington, D.C., seasoned food writer Beth Kanter shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide.With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city&’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers&’ Guide to Washington, D.C. is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: • Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Food festivals and culinary events• Specialty food stores, markets, and food trucks • The metro area&’s best cafes• Farmers&’ markets and farm stands • Recipes from top Washington, D.C., chefs• Cooking classes and wine courses • Foodie getaways outside the city
Boston Icons: 50 Symbols of Beantown (Icons)
by Jonathan ScheffProfiled here are fifty classic symbols of this extraordinary city, revealing little-known facts, longtime secrets, and historical legends.
On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres (Great Minds Ser.)
by Nicolaus CopernicusThe Ptolemaic system of the universe, with the earth at the center, had held sway since antiquity as authoritative in philosophy, science, and church teaching. Following his observations of the heavenly bodies, Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) abandoned the geocentric system for a heliocentric model, with the sun at the center. His remarkable work, On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres, stands as one of the greatest intellectual revolutions of all time, and profoundly influenced, among others, Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton.
Devil's Rooming House: The True Story of America's Deadliest Female Serial Killer
by M. William PhelpsThe gripping tale of a legendary, century-old murder spree***A silent, simmering killer terrorized New England in1911. As a terrible heat wave killed more than 2,000 people, another silent killer began her own murderous spree. That year a reporter for the Hartford Courant noticed a sharp rise in the number of obituaries for residents of a rooming house in Windsor, Connecticut, and began to suspect who was responsible: Amy Archer-Gilligan, who’d opened the Archer Home for Elderly People and Chronic Invalids four years earlier. “Sister Amy” would be accused of murdering both of her husbands and up to sixty-six of her patients with cocktails of lemonade and arsenic; her story inspired the Broadway hit Arsenic and Old Lace. The Devil’s Rooming House is the first book about the life, times, and crimes of America’s most prolific female serial killer. In telling this fascinating story, M. William Phelps also paints a vivid portrait of early-twentieth-century New England.
It Happened in North Carolina: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Scotti CohnA fascinating collection of thirty compelling stories about events that shaped the Tar Heel State, It Happened in North Carolina describes everything from one of the first incidences of American resistance against British rule to a courageous milestone in the civil rights movement.
Canyon Country Wildflowers: A Guide to Common Wildflowers, Shrubs, and Trees (Wildflower Series)
by Damian FaganThis easy-to-use guide features: a tough, water-resistant cover and extra-durable binding, made to withstand vigorous field use; detailed descriptions and color photos of more than 200 plants; an introduction to the habitats and ecology the Canyonlands region; a primer on plant characteristics; and a glossary of botanical terms.
First Aid for Horse and Rider: Emergency Care For The Stable And Trail
by Gilbert Preston Nancy S. LovingThis is the long-awaited how-to handbook for treating riding injuries in the field for both rider and horse, with step-by-step numbered instructions for the most common injuries and what to do until help arrives. Injuries range from insect and animal bites, allergies, and broken bones to head injuries, hypothermia, and hoof wounds. This is an authoritative pocket reference that combines advice from a reputable veterinarian and a medical doctor, a perfect package for first aid kits.
4 Weeks To An Organized Life With AD/HD
by Jeffrey Freed Joan ShapiroThis innovative program offers practical, useful strategies for people with AD/HD, so that they can make use of their brain functions that do work well and learn day-to-day skills that may otherwise be too difficult to master. Based on the concept of visual thinking and filled with tips on how to keep the body at its highest functioning level, this program helps AD/HD sufferers become successful in their everyday lives. The authors share simple yet powerful techniques to develop and harness the strengths of the visual right brain, while at the same time demonstrating how treatment for AD/HD can maximize success.
How to Start a Home-based Public Relations Business (Home-Based Business Series)
by Randi MinetorEverything you need to know to run a profitable and satisfying public relations business from your home Learn all about generalization versus specialization, how to make and manage money, running an ethical business, and building client relationships in this comprehensive guide that takes you through every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based public relations business. From your business identity and marketing techniques to guarding against your own errors and cashing out, each chapter can help you build your own successful home-based public relations business, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned PR professional. Look for useful charts and worksheets throughout the book, including: Home Office Location Screening ChecklistThree-Tiered Prospect Pitch ListEstimate Questions and FormBudget and Cash Flow ProjectionsInterviews from the Field
Best Hikes Near New York City (Best Hikes Near Series)
by Ben KeeneWho says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Near New York author Ben Keene details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the New York metro area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.
Return of the Eagle: How America Saved Its National Symbol
by Greg BreiningThis is the story of how a nation reversed a &“silent spring&” and saved the bald eagle from extinction. This bird of prey was declared the national symbol in 1782 but, by the 1960s, pollution and development had wiped out all but a few dozen. Grassroots movements started, the American consciousness was raised to all environmental threats, and federal laws were passed to keep the eagle population alive. This stunning book of full-color photographs and touching stories chronicles this inspiring success story with awe-inspiring shots of eagles in flight. There is also a one-of-a-kind directory to more than 150 areas in the nation where eagles are likely to be seen in the wild, soaring once again against the blue skies of freedom. This book is a monument to the efforts that combined animal instinct for survival with the power of the human spirit to change the world.
The Little League That Could: A History of the American Football League
by Ken RappoportWearing borrowed uniforms, practicing on obscure college campuses, and led by a former Marine Corps W.W. II fighter ace as commissioner, the American Football League (AFL) debuted in the Fall of 1960 to challenge the monopoly of the well-established National Football League. Within ten years it had won two Super Bowls and had forced a merger with its rival, splitting the NFL into the National and American Football Conferences. This colorful history of the AFL and its unforgettable cast of characters, from Billy Cannon to Joe Namath to its "Foolish Club" of team owners, arrives on the 50th anniversary of the AFL's first season to recount the startling success of an upstart league that prevailed against long odds.
Livwise: Easy Recipes for a Healthy, Happy Life
by Olivia Newton-JohnHealthy, imaginative, delicious, and well-balanced recipes from the kitchens of Grammy-Award-winning artist, Olivia Newton-John.
Front Page Teaser: A Liz Higgins Mystery
by Rosemary HerbertThis Boston-based mystery stars smart and sassy Beantown Banner reporter Liz Higgins, who rails at being assigned only light news highlighted in front page teasers. She vows to change that by finding a missing mom and nailing front-page news in the process. Liz's quest takes her into Boston's lively Irish pub/Celtic music scene, the elegant Wellesley landscape, and as far as Fiji. Along the way, she courageously pursues a tangle of clues and falls for two very different men: the enigmatic forensics expert Dr. Cormack Kinnaird and the warmhearted Tom Horton, who pastes ads on the huge billboard that dwarfs Liz's tiny house on the edge of the Mass Pike.
Insiders' Guide® to the Maine Coast (Insiders' Guide Series)
by Andrew VietzeFor more than twenty years, the Insiders&’ Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. Boasting a cosmopolitan city and family vacation hot spots, as well as outlet shopping and a national park, the Maine Coast has it all. This authoritative guide takes you along the Pine Tree State&’s magnificent coastline, from its beautiful sandy beaches and resort communities to its rocky cliffs and tinyfishing villages.Inside you'll find: • Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate• Not-to-be-missed attractions, including the fantastic Marginal Way footpath between Perkins Cove and Ogunquit; the Portland Museum of Art; the outlets at Kittery and Freeport; and Portland Head Light• Comprehensive listings of restaurants, accommodations, and annual events• Sections dedicated to children and retirement
Deadly Indifference: The Perfect (Political) Storm: Hurricane Katrina, The Bush White House, and Beyond
by Ted Schwarz Michael D. BrownAt last, former Under Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Brown—infamously praised by President George W. Bush for doing a "heckuva job" in the wake of Hurricane Katrina—tells his side of the response to one of the greatest natural disasters to occur in the United States. Without making excuses for anyone, least of all the President of the United States or himself, Brown describes in detail what ultimately turned out to be the largest federal response to a natural disaster in U.S. history.
Haunted Theaters: Playhouse Phantoms, Opera House Horrors, and Backstage Banshees (Haunted)
by Tom OgdenHaunted Theaters comprises more than two dozen suspenseful stories of spooky happenings and ghostly tales in historic theaters, opera houses, and other stages in the United States (Broadway and beyond), Canada, and England.
How to Start a Home-based Online Retail Business (Home-Based Business Series)
by Nicole AugentiFrom getting started and finding customers to creating your website and mastering social media, this comprehensive guide provides down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based online retail business. Learn all about setting up your home office, sourcing your product, marketing from all angles, getting paid, and staying ahead of the competition. Look for useful information throughout the book, including:Online Retail Success StoriesSample Financial PlanBusiness Scenarios and Lesson LearnedEducational ResourcesFrequently Asked Questions
Hollywood Remembered: An Oral History of Its Golden Age
by Paul ZolloIn Hollywood Remembered, a wide array of Tinseltown veterans share their stories of life in the city of dreams from the days of silent pictures to the present. The 35 voices, many of whom have come to know Hollywood inside-out, range from film producers and movie stars to restaurateurs and preservationists. Actress Evelyn Keyes recalls how, fresh from Georgia, she met Cecil B. DeMille and was soon acting in Gone With the Wind; Blacklisted writer Walter Bernstein tells how he transformed his McCarthy era-experiences into drama with The Front; Steve Allen speaks out on how Hollywood has changed since he first came there in the 1920s; and Jonathan Winters relates how he left a mental institution to come work with Stanley Kramer in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Snowflake Comes to Stay
by Karel HayesThis is the charming and original tale of author Harriet Harrington, who lives alone in a small house in the woods, and prefers it that way. Her persistent friend Monique, however, believes Harriet needs a friend. Monique breeds puppies and she will not take no for an answer. So, a small Bichon Frise puppy named Snowflake comes to live with Harriet and Harriet's life will never be the same. this story of an independent woman who grows to love something she never wanted will enchant children and adults alike.
Love Tactics
by Robert H. Phillips Thomas W. McKnightMaybe that special someone is not as far out of reach as you think. Maybe what you need are a few effective strategies to finally make the right moves. Even if you&’re very shy, a little on the quiet side, or simply not the social success you&’d like to be, Love Tacticsis here to help.This book presents dozens of techniques designed to help you win the love of that special someone. With each tactic, you&’ll find yourself becoming more enthusiastic, confident, and eager to approach the person of your dreams in an effort to win his or her love. Then, for those who have already found a romantic partner but have lost or are in danger of losing that person, the authors present tactics for winning back a lost love. The dream is in sight—andLove Tactics is all you need to make that dream a reality.
Medicinal Mushrooms: Ancient Remedies for Modern Ailments
by Georges M. Halpern Andrew P. MillerThis book explores mushroom history, as well as their possible uses in the future. Chapters are dedicated to mushrooms that are promising for medicinal uses.
Rush-Hour Recipes: Over 230 Quick to Fix Dinner RecipesYour Family Will Love...Even Slow-Cooker Meals and Potluck Dishes!
by Gooseberry PatchChallenged to serve up satisfying, budget-friendly meals on busy weeknights? You're in luck...Rush-Hour Recipes is jam-packed with 230 yummy, quick & easy dinner recipes everyone will enjoy.You'll find speedy 5-Ingredient Favorites like Bacon & Cheddar Chicken and Melinda's Mexican Manicotti, plus Virgil's Veggie Fettuccine, Deep-Dish Skillet Pizza and other tasty One-Dish Dinners. On chilly days, warm 'em up with recipes from Soup's On! like Tom's Chili Con Carne and Hearty Healthy Minestrone. Slow-cooker recipes like Beef Tips & Noodles and Easy Cheesy Enchiladas can't be beat for cook-all-day convenience. We've even included easy crowd-pleasers like Italian Hamburger Mac, Luau Baked Beans and Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Bars...they make extra-large servings so they're perfect to share with friends or tote to a last-minute potluck or bake sale.Many dishes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, using familiar pantry ingredients. This is sure to become one cookbook you'll turn to again & again! Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")
Two Henrys: Henry Plant and Henry Flagler and Their Railroads (Pineapple Press Biography)
by Sandra Wallus SammonsThey shared first names. They both first came to Florida looking for a healthy place for their wives. And they both fell in love with the place and with its potential. Henry Plant and Henry Flagler also shared passions for railroads and hotels—and they both ignored the word "impossible."Henry Plant, who had steamships in addition to railroads, was determined to have his trains running to a port for ships on the west coast of Florida. In 1884 Plant realized his dream when his rails reached Tampa. With the grand opening of his fantastic Tampa Bay Hotel in 1891, Plant reached another goal.Henry Flagler first visited Florida in 1878, and he liked what he saw. He came back and built railroads and grand hotels along the east coast so that Northerners could enjoy the beauties of the state. By the end of his long and productive life, he had built a railroad all the way to the very end of the Keys. It arrived in Key West in 1912.Both Henrys were very determined and practical. They met all the great challenges they set for themselves. Their efforts brought growth and development to both coasts of Florida.Ages 12 and upNext in series > >See all of the books in this series
Invisible Chains: Shawn Hornbeck And The Kidnapping Case That Shook The Nation
by Kristina SauerweinIn January 2007, two boys were found in the home of Michael J. Devlin, a &“nice enough guy&” who managed a pizza parlor in Kirkwood, Missouri. One boy had been kidnapped four days earlier. The other, Shawn Hornbeck, had been missing for four years. How and why did this fifteen-year old, whose face appeared on thousands of milk cartons and &“Have You Seen Me?&” posters, stay with his abductor in plain view for four years, only an hour from his family home?From award-winning journalist Kristina Sauerwein comes this riveting story of the American kidnapping that startled the nation and catapulted the chilling reality of Stockholm Syndrome into the spotlight. Shawn had many opportunities to ask for help: he was left alone in his kidnapper&’s apartment many times, and had phone and Internet access. But he never tried to escape. This is the first time the full story has been told, complete with interviews with law enforcement, and top psychological experts; and a real-life happy ending.