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Our Favorite Kid-Approved Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchWhether you've got budding chefs at home, or just hope to get your kids more involved at mealtime, Our Favorite Kid-Approved Recipes is here to help.You'll find over 60 kid-friendly recipes just perfect for beginning cooks. From simple (but delicious!) Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Baked French Fries to Pepperoni Pizza Breadsticks and Banana-Berry Smoothies, these recipes are sure to bring kids to the kitchen. There are after-school snacks, Saturday-morning breakfasts and even tasty dinners!When kids help at mealtime, their appetites are even better! Let them pick what's for dinner tonight!
And One to Grow On: Reflections of a Maine Boyhood
by John GouldWhen John Gould was young, a boy learned about the sea--and arithmetic and knots and geography and life--from the old deep-water men living out their lives in snug harbors. He grew up knowing the woods; the way a church supper smells; the way the Ladies Aid bargained together before a food sale. The friendly, close-knit community life and the deep family affection gave him a foundation of sound sense to last through the years ahead.This is a book to read and reread. You will be glad to know that once, in Maine, a boy could have this kind of childhood; and you might be envious because you did not.
Sweet & Simple Cookbook: Scrumptious sweet treats & easy ideas for stirring up fun!
by Gooseberry PatchA birthday cake with swirls of buttercream icing, frosty ice cream on a hot summer&’s day or warm, chocolatey cookies with a glass of ice-cold milk…it seems sweet treats are simply irresistible!We've gathered some of our yummiest recipes in Sweet & Simple along with lots of fun tips to make them extra-special. Why not host an oh-so-easy pie party? Just set up a table outside in the shade, fill pitchers with fresh lemonade and ask friends to bring a favorite pie to share…try Glazed Apple-Cream Pie, Caramel-Banana Pie or Fresh Peach Pie, each is delicious!Kids will love it when you set up an ice cream stand…scoops of Apple Dazzle, Frosty Peaches & Cream or Velvety Lime Squares will cool them down in a jiffy. And an old-fashioned cake walk will be a hit whatever the occasion when you show off Tutti-Fruitti Cake, Apple Blossom Cake or Toffee & Black Walnut Cake. Take a peek inside and whip up a special dessert tonight…it&’s easy as pie! Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")
The Kingdom of Rattlesnake Mountain
by Karel HayesThe exhilarating second book in acclaimed children's author Karel Hayes' Lake Kanakonda trilogy. Spring has come again to Lake Kanakondah, but it is not a peaceful spring. A menacing presence has invaded the deep dark waters of the bottomless lake. Caught in a mystery that began a long time ago in Peru, Alex, Maizy, and Harvey must right a wrong to save their lake. When Harvey disappears, Alex and Maizy find themselves fighting a dangerous force that plummets them spinning into an upside down world with no way home. With every step they take, the ancient mystery grows dangerously unsolvable, until Alex and Maizy are left wondering if they can right the wrong, find Harvey, and save Lake Kanakondah—and most important: find their way home?
Terror on the Santa Fe Trail: Kit Carson and the Jicarilla Apache
by Doug Hocking*Winner of the 2020 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Western Nonfiction*In the 1840s and 50s, the Jicarilla Apache were the terror of the Santa Fe Trail and the Rio Arriba. They repeatedly clashed with the cavalry and raided wagon trains, and there was bad blood between the band and the Army after the Battle of San Pasqual, when they were on opposite sides during the Mexican American War. In 1854, as traffic was on the increase along the historic trade route, the Jicarilla soundly defeated the 1st United States Dragoons in the Battle of Cieneguilla. Cieneguilla was the worst defeat of the US Army in the West up to that time, and it was just one of the first major battles between the US Army and Apache forces during the Ute Wars. According to one version of events, the 60 dragoons, under the direction of a Lt. Davidson, had engaged in an unauthorized attack on theJicarilla while they were out on patrol. Others claimed that the Jicarilla either ambushed the Army or taunted them into attack. Kit Carson, who was agent for the Jicarilla, would defend Davidson&’s actions—and after this fight, he served as a scout against the Jicarilla. Much like the Sioux defeat of Custer at Little Big Horn, the Jicarilla&’s victory over the Army led to retribution and disaster. The Jicarilla were defeated and faded from memory before the Civil War. These are the events that brought them to ruin.
Gaining Ground: A Story of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, and Saving the Family Farm
by Forrest PritchardWith humor and pathos, Forrest Pritchard recounts his ambitious and often hilarious endeavors to save his family’s seventh-generation farm in the Shenandoah Valley. Through many a trial and error, he not only saves Smith Meadows from insolvency but turns it into a leading light in the sustainable, grass-fed, organic farm-to-market community. There is nothing young Farmer Pritchard won’t try. Whether he’s selling firewood and straw, raising free-range chickens and hogs, or acquiring a flock of Barbados Blackbelly sheep, his learning curve is steep and always entertaining. Pritchard’s world crackles with colorful local characters—farm hands, butchers, market managers, customers, fellow vendors, pet goats, policemen—bringing the story to warm, communal life. His most important ally, however, is his renegade father, who initially questions his son's career choice and eschews organic foods for the generic kinds that wreak havoc on his health. Soon after his father’s death, the farm becomes a recognized success and Pritchard must make a vital decision: to continue serving the local community or answer the exploding demand for his wares with lucrative Internet sales and shipping deals. More than a charming story of honest food cultivation and farmers’ markets, Gaining Ground tugs on the heartstrings, reconnecting us to the land and the many lives that feed us.
The Bad Old Days of Colorado: Untold Stories of the Wild West
by Randi Samuelson-BrownFINALIST FOR THE 2021 COLORADO BOOK AWARDThe Bad Old Days of Colorado celebrates the state&’s glorious and rowdy past. Many people born and bred here relish just how &“bad&” things used to be: the terrain, the inhabitants and especially the quality of whiskey. It almost goes without saying that Colorado had all the characteristic Wild West elements—and in abundance! The chapters focus on the infamous and notorious rather than the law-abiding and civic-minded settlers. These pages, like the state, recount the tales of people who came West seeking, if not their fortune, at least opportunity. It is no secret that Colorado was settled by the adventurous willing to brave the harsh conditions and to prevail. Whether on the right or the wrong side of the law, all settlers and pioneers made unique contributions to the state&’s complex culture. Certainly, in the nineteenth century, Colorado was not for the faint of heart.
Bug Busters
by Bernice LiftonWant to get rid of pesky bugs and rodents in and around your home and garden—without using dangerous chemical pesticides? Bug Busters provides dozens of environmentally safe, easy methods for keeping your home free of pests. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book combines traditional time-proven pest controls with the latest research. Also included are new and innovative techniques for eradicating vermin. And for those times when a chemical pesticide or exterminator may be your only recourse, as with termite infestation, Bug Busters tells you how to find a competent professional and how to properly handle and dispose of chemical pesticides.At a time when literally thousands of adults and children are treated yearly for pesticide mishaps, Bug Busters provides important information for anyone who is concerned with safe and intelligent pest control.
Twelve Grindstones: An Uproarious Collection of Down East Folklore
by John GouldTwelve Grindstones continues the laughter and wisdom, the leg-pulling and the literate chuckling of John Gould. Starting down the road to hilarity, there are some old stories and some new stories, all of them great stories from the canon of Maine folklore. Within are some long and some tall tales about blueberry picking, railroading, wood buying, lobster wars, and bootlegging.So sit down and put your feet up and prepare for some of the most amusing, preposterous, and heartwarming tales you&’ve likely heard in a very long time. You&’re in for a treat.
Food Lovers' Guide to® New Jersey: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings (Food Lovers' Series)
by Peter GenoveseSavor the flavors of New Jersey If there is one thing New Jerseyans are good at, it&’s eating. We&’re equally at home in the poshest restaurant and the most ramshackle seafood shack. We can describe the virtues of filet mignon or a chili cheese dog. We&’ll think nothing of driving 50 miles or more to our favorite restaurant. The Garden State? Call it the Food Fanatic State.In Food Lovers&’ Guide to New Jersey, seasoned food writer Peter Genovese 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 state&’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers&’ Guide to New Jersey is the ultimate resource forfood lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers&’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top New Jersey chefs • The state&’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Cooking classes • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom
When Outlaws Wore Badges
by Melody Groves**Winner of the 2021 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards (History, Other)**Lawman or Outlaw?At times, the black-hatted &“villains&” and white-hatted &“good guys&” of the Old West were one and the same. Often it was difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish who was who. Sheriff Wyatt Earp stole horses and ran brothels. Albuquerque&’s first town marshal, Milton Yarberry, was accused of murder and subsequently &“jerked to Jesus.&” Burt Alvord, town marshal of Willcox, Arizona, and friends, robbed a train. Alvord then deputized these same friends into a posse to apprehend the robbers. It came as no surprise when his posse came up empty handed. Justice Hoodoo Brown and Deputy JJ Webb ruled Las Vegas as leaders of the Dodge City Gang until they were run out of town by citizens fed up with their type of justice. &“Mysterious&” Dave Mather and even two of the Dalton Gang spent time behind a badge, as well as behind bars.When Outlaws Wore Badges explores the double lives of outlaw lawmen through some of the West&’s most memorable frontier characters.
Food Lovers' Guide to® Chicago: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings (Food Lovers' Series)
by Jennifer OlveraThe ultimate guide to Chicago's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers&’ markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions. This second edition is fully updated and revised.
Mobile Home Wealth
by Zalman VelvelFor years, mobile homes have been the butt of jokes—and definitely under the radar of most real estate investors. Yet for a small but growing group of savvy investors, they have become a tremendous asset. Written by one of the top professionals in the business, Mobile Home Wealth is an easy-to-understand book that can guide you to one of the most lucrative investments in real estate.The author begins by presenting the basic principles and practices of real estate investing. He then applies these principles to mobile homes, covering every step of the investment process from choosing a home to financing the purchase, negotiating the price, improving the property, and selling or renting for maximum gains. Whether you are looking for a smart addition to your portfolio or searching for a new and different business, this book will forever change the way you view mobile homes.
Joan Wulff's Fly Fishing: Expert Advice from a Woman's Perspective
by Joan WulffLandmark book by expert caster, teacher, and role modelNow in paperback with new prefaceThe celebrated Joan Wulff was one of the first and few women to earn a reputation as a noteworthy fly fisher. She first published this immensely helpful book for women who are learning the sport or those wanting to improve, and, because of its solid approach, it has found an audience with all who enjoy angling with a fly. &“To get the most out of this sport,&” says Joan, &“you must be independent: capable of choosing your tackle, tying on leader tippets and flies, reading water, wading safely, and playing fish with skill.&” The book teaches all these things and the myriad techniques that have worked for Joan in her lifetime of practicing and perfecting the sport.
Super Slick: Life and Death in a Huey Helicopter in Vietnam
by Tom Feigel100% of author royalties are being donated to the Tunnel to Towers FoundationHelicopters loom large in how we picture the Vietnam War. Kilgore&’s birds coming in hot (and Wagnerian) out of the rising sun in Apocalypse Now. The infantry/helicopter assault at Ia Drang in the climax of We Were Soldiers. A chopper flying over green rice paddies, with a teenaged door gunner manning a .50-cal. A slick dropping into an LZ whirling with purple smoke. We can only imagine it. Tom Feigel lived it, as a twenty-year-old crew chief in a Huey. Super Slick is the story of his year in Vietnam. Tom Feigel grew up a typical post-World War II kid who wrestled in high school, had a steady girl, and loved working on cars—and then everything changed. Less than a year out of high school, he was drafted into the army and assigned to aviation, ultimately to helicopters. In Vietnam in 1970, he first worked as a &“hangar rat,&” part of the ground crew responsible for maintaining the company's thirty Hueys—the Warriors and Thunderbirds—of the 336th Assault Helicopter Company, which operated in southern South Vietnam, in the Mekong Delta and U Minh Forest. In short order, Feigel volunteered for a flight mission to replace the rotors of a damaged chopper—which led to his becoming a crew chief on a transport slick called Warrior 21. Before long, he and 21's crew asked the company commander for permission to re-outfit their ship for thicker, more dangerous missions—and they ended up flying an up-gunned helicopter call sign Super Slick, tasked with similar missions but into more dangerous zones.Feigel&’s memoir recounts the thick and thin of helicopter combat in Vietnam. Heart-pumping missions into hot landing zones (sometimes inserting and extracting Navy SEALs). Adrenaline-fueled flights into enemy-infested jungles and free-fire zones. Low-level reconnaissance. &“Hash and trash&” runs to deliver supplies to far-flung units. Terrifying nighttime operations where trees posed nearly as much danger as the enemy. Razor-thin margins between life and death. It was dangerous; it was thrilling. The crews loved it; the crews hated it. They were proud of it. And they never wanted to do it again. Super Slick is as close as you can get to being inside a Huey—to hearing the radio chatter, feeling the thrum of the rotors, the pounding of the door guns.
Empowerment Through Reiki: The Path to Personal and Global Transformation
by HoranDr. Horan, an experienced Reiki master describes exactly how Reiki energy works, the way it can be used and the effects that can be achieved with its help.
The Second Battle of the Alamo: How Two Women Saved Texas's Most Famous Landmark
by Judy Alter Debra L. WinegartenBy 1900, the tale of the 300 Texians who died in the 1836 battle of the Alamo had already become legend. But to corporate interests in the growing City of San Antonio, the land where that blood was shed was merely a desirable plot of land across the street from new restaurants and hotels, with only a few remaining crumbling buildings to tell the tale. When two women, Adina Emilia De Zavala, the granddaughter of the first vice-president of the Texas Republic, and Clara Driscoll, the daughter of one of Texas&’s most prominent ranch families and first bankers, learned of the plans, they hatched a plan to preserve the site—and in doing so, they reinvigorated both the legend and lore of the Alamo and cemented the site&’s status as hallowed ground. These two strong-willed, pioneering women were very different, but the story of how they banded together and how the Alamo became what it is today despite those differences, is compelling reading for those interested in Texas history and Texas&’s larger-than-life personality.
Remembering Yankee Stadium
by Harvey FrommerThroughout the 2008 season, each game played at the world&’s most beloved stadium brought &“The House That Ruth Built&” closer to shutting its gates forever. Players envisioned running off the field one last time. Vendors anticipated selling their last bags of peanuts. Fans readied themselves to raise their voices in one final cheer.In Remembering Yankee Stadium, Harvey Frommer—one of the country&’s leading baseball authorities—takes us on a journey through the stadium&’s storied 85-year old history, from 1927&’s unstoppable Murderers&’ Row, to Joe DiMaggio&’s unfathomable hitting streak, to Maris and Mantle&’s thrilling race for the home-run record, to the hirings—and the firings—of Billy Martin, to Derek Jeter&’s rise to greatness. The moments and the magic that filled this great stadium are brought alive again through dozens of interviews, a gripping narrative, and a priceless collection of photographs and memorabilia. As the new stadium steps into the forefront, the old ballpark across the street recedes into memory, taking with it the glory and grandeur, the history and heroics, the magic and the mystique of its nearly nine decade-long life. This book captures that time and is at once an album, a keepsake, and a record of its fabulous run.
Blessings of Disaster: The Lessons That Catastrophes Teach Us and Why Our Future Depends on It
by Michel BruneauAre we doomed? As individuals, certainly, eventually, inevitably. But as a species? As a civilization? Leading catastrophe engineer Michel Bruneau thinks perhaps not. The Blessings of Disaster draws on knowledge from multiple disciplines to illustrate how our civilization&’s future successes and failures in dealing with societal threats—be they pandemics, climate change, overpopulation, monetary collapse, and nuclear holocaust—can be predicted by observing how we currently cope with and react to natural and technological disasters. Maybe most importantly, this entertaining and often counter-intuitive book shows how we can think in better ways about disasters, to strengthen and extend our existence as both individuals and as a species.When it comes to rare extreme events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornados, volcanic eruptions, technological accidents, terrorist attacks, pandemics, and even existential threats, it is in our nature to set ourselves up for disasters because the gamble may be worth it. But only maybe.The Blessing of Disaster is the very real story of the relationship between humans and disasters – and it&’s not a simple one. Bringing together his decades-long career spanning the globe as an earthquake and disaster engineer, detailed catastrophe case studies from extreme events like Japan&’s Kobe earthquake and category 5 hurricanes in the American South, along with thoughtful and practical solutions, Bruneau provides a thorough examination of the structural challenges that face today&’s (and tomorrow&’s) world.How we cope with today&’s threats is indicative of what the future holds. Contrary to popular forecasts, it is not all gloom and doom – but some of it definitely is.
Free from Hepatitis C
by Lucinda K. PorterFor decades, having hepatitis C virus (HCV) was the equivalent of serving a life sentence—with a dangerous liver disease. All of that changed with the discovery that the virus could be defeated with a new treatment. To shed light on this groundbreaking therapy, Lucinda Porter, a registered nurse, a passionate HCV advocate, and a hep C patient herself, has written a comprehensive guide for people who are undergoing or considering this new hep C treatment.Ms. Porter begins by explaining what hepatitis C is. She then looks at both the mainstream and the alternative management techniques currently used to keep the virus in check. From there, she examines hep C&’s new therapy and what you can expect from it. The author demystifies test results, provides important questions you can ask your healthcare provider, and offers advice—all with the compassion of someone who has gone through the process herself.Well over 3 million North Americans live with hepatitis C. Here, at last, is all the information they need to make informed decisions about their future.
Kids Who Laugh
by Louis R. FranziniWhile some children are born with an innate sense of humor, for most kids, humor is a learned behavior. Kids Who Laugh is the first book to examine the psychology of humor in children and explore the many benefits that this characteristic has to offer, including self-confidence, coping skills, creativity, self-control, and more. Most important, it offers the actual tools that parents can use to give their child the gift of laughter.
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.
Birth, Death, and a Tractor: Connecting An Old Farm To a New Family
by Kelly Payson-RoopchandOnce there were no stone walls. For the fiercely idealistic Yankee homesteader, a small family farm was worth fighting for, and the rocky soil yielded far more than walls. Cleared and plowed, it fed a family and provided a living. Oxen gave way to horses, horses to tractors, and still the farm persisted and the family persevered, each generation overcoming the challenges of their day. Two hundred years later, the farm, ever generous in its rewards, has not changed; but society has shifted, forgetting its connection to the land that nourishes us. It is time we remembered. Birth, Death and a Tractor is the story of a small family farm in Somerville, Maine, from its settling in the early 1800s to its perilous transfer to a new farm family in 2008. Chronicling the history of seven generations, it is a reminder of the role small farms have played in our national and family histories, and a challenge to find innovative ways to re-connect our communities to this rich but threatened resource.
Insiders' Guide® to Greater Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano, Dania & Deerfield Beaches (Insiders' Guide Series)
by Steve Winston Caroline SiegA first edition, Insiders' Guide to Greater Fort Lauderdale is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this beautiful Florida region. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Fort Lauderdale and its surrounding environs.
Insiders' Guide® to Houston (Insiders' Guide Series)
by Laura Nathan-GarnerFor more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Written by locals and true insiders, each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun thnigs to do with the kids, nightlife, recreation, shopping, local history, and much more--as well as a comprehensive appendix called "Living Here" that offers information on real estate, education, health care, and more.