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The New Orleans Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes From The Crescent City (Chef's Table)
by Lorin GaudinFood-obsessed and always hungry, New Orleans is a culinary melting pot of diverse people and diverse cuisines. From classics like jambalaya and beignets to new additions like boudin egg rolls and shrimp & tasso pinchos, there&’s something for everyone whether you live in the city or are just visiting. The new edition of The New Orleans Chef&’s Table brings together the best that the Big Easy has to offer, including recipes from each featured restaurant so you can recreate your favorite dishes at home. Come celebrate the taste of New Orleans!
Urban Archaeology Boston: Discovering the History Hidden in Plain Sight
by Dan TobyneCities are constantly changing, constantly under construction, constantly moving forward. But if you know how and where to look, and if you look carefully, much of the past is waiting to be rediscovered beneath the façade of progress. Dan Tobyne leads readers on a contemporary archaeological tour of Boston, revealing fascinating aspects of the city&’s history through what remains of old buildings, structures, streets, and even such mundane objects as manhole covers, callboxes, and trash cans.
Woman from Shanghai: Tales of Survival from a Chinese Labor Camp
by Xianhui YangIn Woman from Shanghai, Xianhui Yang, one of China&’s most celebrated and controversial writers, gives us a work of fact-based fiction that reveals firsthand—and for the first time in English—what life was like in one of Mao&’s most notorious labor camps.Between 1957 and 1960, nearly three thousand Chinese citizens were labeled &“Rightists&” by the Communist Part and banished to Jianiangou in China&’s northwestern desert region of Gansu to undergo &“reeducation&” through hard labor. These exiles men and women were subjected to horrific conditions, and by 1961 the camp was closed because of the stench of death: of the rougly three thousand inmates, only about five hundred survived.In 1997, Xianhui Yang traveled to Gansu and spent the next five years interviewing more than one hundred survivors of the camp. In Woman from Shanghai he presents thirteen of their stories, which have been crafted into fiction in order to evade Chinese censorship but which lose none of their fierce power. These are tales of ordinary people facing extraordinary tribulations, time and again securing their humanity against those who were intent on taking it away.Xianhui Yang gives us a remarkable synthesis of journalism and fiction—a timely, important and uncommonly moving book.
The Wicked Unseen
by Gigi GriffisThe new girl in town is having trouble fitting into a community that believes there&’s a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the woods. When her crush goes missing, she starts to wonder if the town&’s obsession with evil isn&’t covering up something far worse. Perfect for fans of Fear Street!From the moment Audre arrives in rural Pennsylvania, it&’s clear she won&’t fit in. After all, her nose ring, her horror movie obsession, and her family&’s Ouija board collection aren&’t likely to endear her to a town convinced there&’s a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the nearby woods.When the preacher&’s daughter and Audre&’s crush, Elle, goes missing on Halloween weekend, the town is quick to point fingers in Audre&’s direction. With the cops busy harassing her family for being nonbelievers and everyone else convinced demons are to blame, Audre realizes she might be the only person who can find her friend.But the deeper Audre digs, the weirder it gets. Has Elle fallen victim to a Satanic ritual, or is the town&’s obsession with the occult covering up something even more sinister?
Mao: The Unknown Story
by Jung Chang Jon HallidayThe most authoritative life of the Chinese leader every written, Mao: The Unknown Story is based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao&’s close circle in China who have never talked before — and with virtually everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him. It is full of startling revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing a completely unknown Mao: he was not driven by idealism or ideology; his intimate and intricate relationship with Stalin went back to the 1920s, ultimately bringing him to power; he welcomed Japanese occupation of much of China; and he schemed, poisoned, and blackmailed to get his way. After Mao conquered China in 1949, his secret goal was to dominate the world. In chasing this dream he caused the deaths of 38 million people in the greatest famine in history. In all, well over 70 million Chinese perished under Mao&’s rule — in peacetime.
Cinderella and the Beast (The Princess Swap)
by Kim BussingWhat would happen if Cinderella found herself in the beast's castle, and Beauty woke up in some evil stepmother's home? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this series, where there&’s a magical mix-up for every princess!Ella&’s spent her life dreaming about adventure, but it&’s hard to have adventures when you&’re stuck with a stepfamily who treat you like a servant. When she unexpectedly wakes up in a land far, far away, she&’s thrilled at the chance to embark on an epic quest. That is, until she finds herself trapped once more—this time in the castle of a dangerous beast.Belle, meanwhile, has plans. Her family&’s trading company is on the brink of ruin, and to save it, she&’s going to enter—and win—a royal competition in the prince&’s honor. But when she unexpectedly winds up in a cellar with a wicked stepfamily who have their own plans to keep her from the competition . . . things get complicated.Happily-ever-after couldn&’t feel farther away. Can Ella escape the beast&’s clutches? And can Belle get rid of this stepfamily in time for the competition?For other Princess Swaps, don't miss Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs)!
The Agathas (An Agathas Mystery #1)
by Kathleen Glasgow Liz LawsonNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Who killed Brooke Donovan? It&’s the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks they know what happened. But they're wrong. Two unlikely friends come together to solve the case in this fast-paced, fun, modern Agatha Christie inspired thriller. "Part Agatha Christie, part Veronica Mars, and completely entertaining." —Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Of Us Is LyingA PEOPLE MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER Last summer, Alice Ogilvie&’s basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She's not talking, so where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or it was, at least. But now, another one of Steve&’s girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan, Alice&’s ex–best friend. And it doesn&’t look like Brooke will be coming back. . . Enter Iris Adams, Alice&’s tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear, though unlike Alice, she doesn&’t have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brooke&’s grandmother is offering to anyone who can share information about her granddaughter&’s whereabouts. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit, but Alice isn&’t so sure, and with Iris on her side, she just might be able to prove her theory. In order to get the reward and prove Steve&’s innocence, they need to figure out who killed Brooke Donovan. And luckily Alice has exactly what they need—the complete works of Agatha Christie. If there&’s anyone that can teach the girls how to solve a mystery it&’s the master herself. But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they're about to walk into.
Silent Sister
by Megan DavidhizarThe must-read suspense novel of the summer about a mysterious sister's disappearance, her biggest betrayal and a deadly truth screaming to come out. Grace and Maddy are sisters who have nothing in common—until they both disappear on a class trip. Days later, Grace is found, injured and disoriented, with no memory of what happened—and no clue where her sister is. Everyone thinks she&’s lying. It&’s hard not to look guilty with Maddy&’s blood on her clothes. With nothing but Maddy's journal as her guide, Grace must piece together what happened to clear her name and find her sister. But she is about to discover that her own secrets could be the most terrifying of all.
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery
by Dorothy L. SayersAn ingenious tale of murder from one of the greatest mystery writers of the twentieth century, featuring her dashing amateur sleuth, Lord Peter WimseyNinety-year-old General Fentiman has been sitting very quietly all day long in his usual fireside armchair at the Bellona Club, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of Armistice Day celebrations, when a fellow member finally notices that he is a corpse. How long he has been in this condition is not at all clear, but the exact time of his death turns out to matter very much to the potential heirs of his substantial fortune. While attempting to resolve the rivals&’ competing claims, Lord Peter Wimsey realizes that the old general was murdered. Who did it is another matter, however, and it takes all of Wimsey&’s skills and considerable persistence to ferret out the surprising truth. A VINTAGE MYSTERY CLASSIC.
Quiet Bones: A brand new addictive and gripping crime thriller for fans of the Temperance Brennan series (Carla James Crime Thrillers)
by Sarah WardA dead child. A missing student. A darkness at the heart of Jericho College. When the body of a baby is found wrapped in a swan’s wing deep in the woods, archaeology professor and expert consultant Carla James is brought in to assist on the case. The unusual burial must signify something, but what exactly is unclear. Meanwhile, a student from Jericho College has gone missing. Police say she left of her own accord, but this doesn’t seem right to Carla. The young woman didn’t tell anyone she was leaving. No one has heard from her since. And she’s not the first student to disappear. As Carla delves further into both cases, she finds a rotten history beneath both the college’s and the town’s facade, perpetuated by lies and cover-ups. How deep does the corruption go? A gripping and unsettling crime thriller about privilege and the dark underbelly of institutions we so easily trust. Perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Elly Griffiths. Praise for Sarah Ward 'Carla James is a wonderful creation' William Shaw 'Dark, engaging and beautifully written' Michael Wood 'Addictive' Marion Todd 'Strongly atmospheric' Crime Time 'Clever and compelling' Woman's Weekly
Easy Classic Casseroles (Keep It Simple)
by Gooseberry PatchHow often do you find yourself wondering &“What's for dinner?&” It's a snap to ease the hustle and bustle of everyday meal making with Easy Classic Casseroles cookbook. Jam-packed with recipes for every occasion, Easy Classic Casseroles cookbook is absolutely brimming with fresh ideas. With 5 big chapters to browse, and plenty of mouth-watering photos, finding a recipe to fix on-the-fly is easy. All the classic casseroles you're looking for are here, like Classic Green Bean Casserole, Family Favorite Beef & Noodles, and Grandma's Baked Mac & Cheese. You'll also find lots of fun variations too, like Pizza Mac & Cheese, Lazy Man's Pancakes and Jalapeno Cheese Grits!Whether you need a tasty dish to satisfy a crowd, or want to toss together a quick dinner with just a few ingredients, you'll find lots of recipes to choose from. From savory breakfast casseroles to delicious dinners, veggie-packed sides to meatless mains, this is one cookbook you'll turn to all year 'round. Toss it together, bake it...and dinner's ready!
Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to the Area's Best Sites for Gold (Gold Panning)
by Garret RomaineGold Panning the Pacific Northwest is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in the pacific northwest region. Fully revised and updated, this guide contains accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The write-ups for each locale include driving directions, GPS coordinates, historical information, land ownership restrictions, full-color photos, and geological background.Features include:Full-color imagesGPS coordinatesGeology basicsTools of the trade for every level of collectorRules and regulationsPolishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures
The 50 Greatest Players in Dallas Cowboys History (50 Greatest Players)
by Robert W. CohenThe 50 Greatest Players in Dallas Cowboys History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the National Football League&’s most iconic and successful franchises. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Cowboy legacy of excellence, and the levels of statistical compilation and overall dominance they attained while wearing a Cowboy uniform, The 50 Greatest Players in Dallas Cowboys History ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player&’s greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements,
Best Easy Day Hikes Pinnacles National Park (Regional Hiking Series)
by Linda Mullally David MullallyBest Easy Day Hikes Pinnacles National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for seventeen easy-to-follow trails that follow charming creeks and disappear into dense pine forests. Look inside for:* Casual hikes to full-day adventures* After-dinner strolls to full-day hikes* Hikes for everyone, including families* Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps* Trail Finder for best hikes for dogs, children, lake lovers, and great views.* GPS coordinates
Soldier, Sister, Spy, Scout: Women Soldiers and Patriots on the Western Frontier
by Chris Enss Joann ChartierFrom the earliest days of the western frontier, women heeded the call to go west along with their husbands, sweethearts, and parents. Many of these women were attached to the army camps and outposts that dotted the prairies. Some were active participants in the skirmishes and battles that took place in the western territories. Each of these women-wives, mothers, daughters, laundresses, soldiers, and shamans-risked their lives in unsettled lands, facing such challenges as bearing children in primitive conditions and defying military orders in an effort to save innocent people.Soldier, Sister, Spy, Scout tells the story of twelve such brave women-Buffalo Soldiers, scouts, interpreters, nurses, and others-who served their country in the early frontier. These heroic women displayed a depth of courage and physical bravery not found in many men of the time. Their remarkable commitment and willingness to throw off the constraints of nineteenth-century conventions helped build the west for generations to come.
Nashville Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libation at a Time (Food Crawls)
by Holly StewartNashville Food Crawls takes the reader on a fun, tasty culinary tour. Discover the hidden gems and long-standing institutions of Nashville neighborhoods. Experience more than 13 crawls, each featuring 3-8 establishments centered on a neighborhood or theme. Each tour is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply food porn and great stories to enjoy from home.
Hawai'i Off the Beaten Path® (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Sean PagerTired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, Hawai'i Off the Beaten Path shows you the Aloha State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to cultural attractions you never knew existed.Hike through the natural splendor of Waipio Valley to reach Hiilawe Falls, the longest unbroken waterfall descent in Hawai'i at 1,200 feet.Follow Jack London&’s trail on Kalae Stables&’ &“world-famous Moloka'i mule ride&” to Kalaupapa Peninsula.Dine like a local with a &“plate lunch&” from Cafe 100, Hilo&’s first drive-in.So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Yellowstone National Park Cookbook: 125 Delicious Recipes by Yellowstone National Park
by Durrae JohanekGreat food, stories, and history make a memorable feast in this unique cookbook. More than a dozen park personalities share their favorite recipes while telling a little bit about their lives in the world&’s first national park. We hear from such people as Suzanne Lewis, the park&’s first female superintendent; Xanterra chef Jim Chapman from the kitchens in the park lodges; as well as botanists, photographers, tour guides and more. In all, this book dishes up 125 unforgettable recipes, each one flavored by the wonder of Yellowstone.
Hiking Wisconsin: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hikes (State Hiking Guides Series)
by Kevin Revolinski Eric HansenProfiles 64 of the best hikes in the state. Detailed maps and directions and a superb selection of day hikes and overnight trips make this book accessible to all hiking enthusiasts, from families out for a summer walk in the woods to outdoor fanatics.
Killer Looks: The Forgotten History of Plastic Surgery in Prisons
by Zara StoneKiller Looks is the definitive story about the long-forgotten practice of providing free nose jobs, face-lifts, breast implants, and other physical alterations to prisoners, the idea being that by remodeling the face you remake the man. From the 1920s up to the mid-1990s, half a million prison inmates across America, Canada, and the U.K willingly went under the knife, their tab picked up by the government. In the beginning, this was a haphazard affair -- applied inconsistently and unfairly to inmates, but entering the 1960s, a movement to scientifically quantify the long-term effect of such programs took hold. And, strange as it may sound, the criminologists were right: recidivism rates plummeted. In 1967, a three-year cosmetic surgery program set on Rikers Island saw recidivism rates drop 36% for surgically altered offenders. The program, funded by a $240,000 grant from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, was led by Dr. Michael Lewin, who ran a similar program at Sing-Sing prison in 1953. Killer Looks draws on the intersectionality of socioeconomic success, racial bias, the prison industry complex and the fallacy of attractiveness to get to the heart of how appearance and societal approval creates self-worth, and uncovers deeper truths of beauty bias, inherited racism, effective recidivism programs, and inequality.,
Three Plays by Monica Wood: Papermaker, The Half-Light, Saint Dad
by Monica WoodFrom award-winning novelist Monica Wood comes a masterful collection of three plays that shattered attendance records and captured hearts across New England. In this powerful trilogy, Wood explores the complex bonds of family, the weight of secrets, and the transformative power of human connection. From a tense standoff between mill owners and workers during a bitter strike, to a skeptical professor's unexpected journey into the supernatural, to a family's loving deception of their miraculously recovered father, each play delves deep into the heart of human relationships. These acclaimed works feature: Papermaker: A labor dispute becomes personal when a mill owner and his daughter confront the human cost of their decisions The Half-Light: A rational college professor questions everything she believes about life and death after meeting an unusual psychic Saint Dad: Three siblings navigate love, guilt, and family bonds as they try to protect their father from a difficult truth Written by the 2024 recipient of the Sara Josepha Hale Award for excellence in New England literary arts, these plays have earned both critical acclaim and unprecedented audience attendance at Portland Stage.
North Carolina Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Sara PitzerWhether you&’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, North Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Tar Heel State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed––from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales. So if you&’ve &“been there, done that&” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Tennessee Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series)
by Jackie Sheckler FinchTennessee Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, Tennessee Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of Tennessee that other guidebooks just don't offer.
Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch: One Woman's Fight to Save Land in the American West
by Elizabeth AustinFinalist for the 2020 WILLA Literary Award, Creative NonfictionInspired by her first breathtaking trip in the Grand Canyon, Harriet Hunt Burgess dedicated her life to saving land for future generations. Beginning in the 1970s, she persevered through four decades—overcoming daunting obstacles and taking extraordinary risks—to conserve hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the American West.Without Burgess, iconic and irreplaceable landscapes like the Lake Tahoe region and the California coast would be much different today. As Harriet Burgess once explained, &“The land we save is our legacy. It&’s what we give to our children.&” The Grand Canyon was the catalyst for Harriet&’s conservation mission and the spark for Grand Canyon to Hearst Ranch. Author Elizabeth Austin has interwoven her own exhilarating and life-changing dory trip through the depths of the Grand Canyon with the compelling story of Harriet&’s early life and five of her most significant conservation achievements as founder-president of the American Land Conservancy.
Iron Women: The Ladies Who Helped Build the Railroad
by Chris Enss**2022 Will Rogers Medallion Award Silver Winner for Western Non-Fiction**When the last spike was hammered into the steel track of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah, Western Union lines sounded the glorious news of the railroad&’s completion from New York to San Francisco. For more than five years an estimated four thousand men mostly Irish working west from Omaha and Chinese working east from Sacramento, moved like a vast assembly line toward the end of the track. Editorials in newspapers and magazines praised the accomplishment and some boasted that the work that &“was begun, carried on, and completed solely by men.&” The August edition of Godey&’s Lady&’s Book even reported &“No woman had laid a rail and no woman had made a survey.&” Although the physical task of building the railroad had been achieved by men, women made significant and lasting contributions to the historic operation. However, the female connection with railroading dates as far back as 1838 when women were hired as registered nurses/stewardesses in passenger cars. Those ladies attended to the medical needs of travelers and also acted as hostesses of sorts helping passengers have a comfortable journey. Beyond nursing and service roles, however, women played a larger part in the actual creation of the rail lines than they have been given credit for. Miss E. F. Sawyer became the first female telegraph operator when she was hired by the Burlington Railroad in Montgomery, Illinois, in 1872. Eliza Murfey focused on the mechanics of the railroad, creating devices for improving the way bearings on a rail wheel attached to train cars responded to the axles. Murfey held sixteen patents for her 1870 invention. In 1879, another woman inventor named Mary Elizabeth Walton developed a system that deflected emissions from the smoke stacks on railroad locomotives. She was awarded two patents for her pollution reducing device. Their stories and many more are included in this illustrated volume celebrating women and the railroad.