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Captain Cook: Master of the Seas
by Frank McLynnThis &“thoroughly researched and sharply opinionated&” biography presents a nuanced portrait of the renowned 18th century navigator (The Wall Street Journal). The age of discovery was at its peak in the eighteenth century, with bold adventurers charting the furthest reaches of the globe. Foremost among these explorers was Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy. Recent writers have viewed Cook through the lens of colonial exploitation, regarding him as a villain. While they raise important issues, many of these critical accounts overlook his major contributions to science, navigation and cartography. In Captain Cook, Frank McLynn re-creates the voyages that took the famous navigator from his native England to the outer reaches of the Pacific Ocean. Although Cook died in a senseless, avoidable conflict with the people of Hawaii, McLynn illustrates that to the men with whom he served, Cook was master of the seas and nothing less than a titan. McLynn reveals Cook's place in history as a brave and brilliant yet tragically flawed man.
Military Reconnaissance: The Eyes and Ears of the Army (Casemate Short History)
by Alexander StilwellThis concise history chronicles the role of military recon, from the ancient warfare of Greeks and Romans to the operations of modern scout snipers. Since the earliest recorded military history, scouting and reconnaissance have been key tools for military commanders in order to make tactical decisions. As military strategy, weapons, and equipment developed over the centuries, methods of scouting and reconnaissance evolved as well but were never discarded. This short history paints a revealing picture of the art of military scouting and reconnaissance. From the secret sciritae of the Spartans and the scouts employed by Julius Caesar to the Middle Ages, Napoleonic Wars, and modern era of scout snipers and special forces units, this volume covers the evolution of recon operations across centuries of conflict.
Acadia Event
by MJ Preston"An epic page-turner, with Canada&’s frozen north as the setting and the Earth as the ultimate prize for whichever side wins the war.&”—Gregory L. Norris, screenwriter for Star Trek Voyager Marty Croft has it all. A beautiful wife, and a successful career as a commercial artist. That is until his past comes back to haunt him. Enter the psychotic son of Marty&’s former gangster boss. After Marty&’s wife is kidnapped, he finds himself forced back into a world he left behind. The job seems simple enough. Drive the world&’s longest ice road and retrieve a package of stolen diamonds. But what will become of Marty and his wife when the job is done? Will they be disposed of as potential witnesses? But in a twist of fate, the Acadia Diamond mine, located 200 kilometers below the Arctic Circle, has found something buried in the ice. It is a portal not of this world, and it is about to be unlocked by unsuspecting scientists. Once opened, the creatures, known as Skentophyte, attack—and what started out as a heist becomes a war for survival against mind-controlling aliens. The Acadia mine has become the beachhead of an all-out invasion—and Marty must fight through it if he has any hope of saving his wife from a maniac...
Richard Lederer's Classic Literary Trivia: From Mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible
by Richard LedererIn this follow-up to Richard Lederer&’s Literary Trivia, the author delves into curious facts and anecdotes about mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible. Through his numerous books and syndicated columns, Richard Lederer&’s infectious love of language and literature has inspired and intrigued readers for decades. Now the author of Lederer on Language and Anguished English delivers a volume full of fascinating trivia about some of Western literature&’s most foundational works. Here you will be able to test—and expand—your knowledge of the Bible, ancient Greek mythology, and the plays and poetry of William Shakespeare.
The Seven Sisters (Penguin Modern Classics Ser.)
by Margaret DrabbleAn Englishwoman at a crossroads in her life takes an unexpected path in this &“teasingly clever new novel&” by the author of The Millstone (Publisher Weekly).Candida Wilton—a woman recently betrayed, rejected, divorced, and alienated from her three grown daughters—moves from a beautiful Georgian house in lovely Suffolk to a two-room walk-up flat in a run-down building in central London. The move, however, is not a financial necessity. She herself wonders if she&’s putting herself through a survival test…or perhaps a punishment. How will Candida adjust to this shabby, menacing, but curiously appealing city? What can happen, at her age, to change her life? There is a relationship with a computer to which she now confides her past and her present. An adult-ed class on Virgil offers friendships of sorts with other women—widows, divorced, never married, women straddled between generations. And then comes Candida's surprise inheritance, and the surprising things she chooses to do with it…
The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy (Forsyte chronicles)
by Stanislaw LemThe Franz Kafka Prize-winning author invites you to a doped-up dystopia. &“Nobody can really know the future. But few could imagine it better than Lem.&” —The Paris Review Bringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Polish author Stanislaw Lem sends his unlucky cosmonaut, Ijon Tichy, to the Eighth Futurological Congress in Costa Rica to discuss the overpopulation problem. Caught up in local revolution, Tichy is shot and so critically wounded that he is flashfrozen to await a cure. But when he awakens in 2039, he is faced with a future unlike any that the Congress could have ever imagined. Translated by Michael Kandel. &“A vision of Earth&’s future where the authorities dose the population with &‘psychemicals&’ to make life in a desperately over-populated world worth living.&” —The Boston Globe &“Lem&’s view of the overcrowded future is original and disturbing. A pessimistic, mordantly funny book.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Lem writes with a humor underlined by his commentary on the way the world is.&” —SF Site
BattleFire!: Combat Stories from World War II
by Col. Arthur L. Kelly&“From Pearl Harbor to Leyte Gulf and Okinawa to Iwo Jima, the stories are presented as the individual soldiers, sailors, and marines lived them.&” —Gun Week Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: High on the bridge of the USS West Virginia Sfc. Lee Ebner was looking forward to the end of his watch and a relaxed Sunday morning breakfast. But the two low-flying planes painted with rising sun insignia and bearing down on the ship had other plans for him and his fellow seamen. Ten hours later, at Clark Field in the Philippines, Pfc. Jack Reed felt the brunt of another Japanese air attack and within weeks found himself a part of the gruesome Bataan Death March that was to claim the lives of hundreds of his comrades. On another continent, four years into the war, Capt. Benjamin Butler led his exhausted company up a steep, fog-shrouded Italian mountain toward a well entrenched German defensive position. The odds against their survival were appalling, though worse was to come in the months ahead. Such were the experiences of many young men-plucked from their local communities all across America, trained for war, and hurled into the strange reality of combat thousands of miles from home. In this stunning collection of World War II oral histories, Arthur Kelly recreates the experiences of twelve young men from Kentucky who survived the seemingly unsurvivable, whether in combat or as prisoners of war. &“A fascinating collection . . . A story of men at their best in the worst of times.&” —Louisville Courier-Journal &“This excellent book continues the current trend of exploring the individual soldier&’s experiences in World War II.&” —Military Review
Bowl: Vegetarian Recipes for Ramen, Pho, Bibimbap, Dumplings, and Other One-Dish Meals
by Lukas Volger&“An of-the-moment healthy food trend . . . smart, simple recipes that range from Fennel Pho to Summer Squash Dumplings and a Black Rice Burrito Bowl.&”—Well+Good, &“The 10 Most Exciting Health Books to Read in 2016&” A restorative bowl of vegetarian ramen sent Lukas Volger on a quest to capture the full flavor of all the one-bowl meals that are the rage today—but in vegetarian form. With the bowl as organizer, the possibilities for improvisational meals full of seasonal produce and herbs are nearly endless. Volger&’s ramen explorations led him from a simple bowl of miso ramen to a glorious summer ramen with corn broth, tomatoes, and basil. From there, he went on to the Vietnamese noodle soup pho, with combinations like caramelized spring onions, peas, and baby bok choy. His edamame dumplings with mint are served in soup or over salad, while spicy carrot dumplings appear over toasted quinoa and kale for a rounded dinner. Imaginative grain bowls range from ratatouille polenta to black rice burrito with avocado. And unlike their meatier counterparts, these dishes can be made in little time and without great expense. Volger also includes many tips, techniques, and indispensable base recipes perfected over years of cooking, including broths, handmade noodles, sauces, and garnishes. Photographs by Michael Harlan Turkell. &“Brims with brilliant noodle-broth ideas. Cherry-pick the toppings you like, or follow the full recipes—either way, you&’ll be floored by just how delicious this dorm-room classic can be.&”—Oprah.com &“Explores vegetarian versions of the best bowl foods from around the globe.&”—Epicurious, &“The 30 Most Exciting New Spring Cookbooks&” &“A go-to cookbook for Asian-inspired vegetarian soups, noodle bowls, and dumplings.&”—Library Journal (starred review)
Hidden History of Florida (Hidden History)
by James C. ClarkA Florida historian uncovers strange but true tales of The Sunshine State from the 16th century arrival of Spanish ships to the antics of modern politics. From Key West to the Redneck Riviera, Florida has a history as colorful as its landscape and as diverse as its residents. But beneath the famous legends of Florida&’s storied past are intriguing tales that don&’t appear in the popular guides or history books. In Hidden History of Florida, author James Clark shines a light on some of the most fascinating untold stories of this unique Southern State. Here you will learn about then heartbroken senator who entered a mental institution over unrequited love for an heiress; the thousands of British pilots who trained in flight schools across the state; and the dark, true story of Pocahontas—and how it is linked with America&’s "first barbecue."
A Season in the Sun
by Roger KahnThrough visiting the game&’s players and veterans of all ages and skill levels, a writer chronicles the state of baseball in the summer of 1976. For one full baseball season in 1976, Roger Kahn returned to his favorite sport to see how it was doing and find out whether it still had the same old magic. His search led him from small college teams in rural Arkansas, whose every member hopes to make the Majors, to Houston for a look at the financial disaster of the Astros and the Astrodome, and to Los Angeles to explore the modern miracle of Walter O&’Malley&’s Dodgers. It brought him interviews with old friends like restaurateur Stan Musial, boat salesman Early Wynn, and the courageous baseball maverick Bill Veeck, now owner of the Chicago White Sox. He was able to observe a superb New England Class A team that plays to empty stands because of TV, and the phenomenon of baseball enthusiasm on Roberto Clemente&’s Caribbean island. Finally, it gave him the chance to get to know the incomparable Johnny Bench and to spend part of the 1976 Yankees-Reds World Series in the company of the Series&’ most valuable player. More than a book about baseball, A Season in the Sun, like Kahn&’s classic The Boys of Summer, is a warm and affectionate evocation of small-town and big-city America.Praise for Roger Kahn &“He can epitomize a player with a single swing of the pen.&”—TimeMagazine &“Kahn is the best baseball writer in the business.&”—Stephen Jay Gould, New York Review of Books &“Kahn has the almost unfair gift of easy, graceful writing.&”—Boston Herald
Fast Food My Way
by Jacques PépinEasy, everyday dishes with a French twist from the multiple James Beard Award-winning chef, &“a great teacher and truly a master technician&” (Julia Child). In this companion volume to the PBS series, Jacques Pépin shows you how to create great-tasting dishes ranging from stunning salads such as Tomato and Mozzarella Fans to Supreme of Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar and Shallot Sauce to his breathtaking Almond Cake with Berries, all special enough for company, yet easy enough for those weekday evenings when you have no time. Fast food Jacques&’s way involves no compromises in taste but saves you hours in the kitchen. His Instant Beef Tenderloin Stew, for instance, not only is far faster to make than traditional versions, but tastes brighter and fresher. With concise, clear directions, Jacques shares the secrets of his kitchen. He teaches you how to season a salmon fillet perfectly and cook it in a low oven, right on the serving platter. You&’ll learn how to make a satisfying homemade vegetable soup in seconds, a baked potato in half the usual time, and a succulent roast that takes minutes, not hours, to prepare. He also shows you how to create elegant meals from convenience foods: a bean dip that will keep guests coming back for more, silky soups, and caramelized peaches made from canned peaches. With Jacques Pépin Fast Food My Way at your side, the best food is always the simplest. &“French cooking, Pépin reminds us, is not just a matter of technique; it&’s a matter of chic.&”—Publishers Weekly
A Secret Sisterhood: The Literary Friendships of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot, and Virginia Woolf
by Emma Claire Sweeney Emily MidorikawaTwo female writers and best friends bring to light the literary friendships of four iconic female authors. Male literary friendships are the stuff of legend; think Byron and Shelley, Fitzgerald and Hemingway. But the world&’s best-loved female authors are usually mythologized as solitary eccentrics or isolated geniuses. Coauthors and real-life friends Emily Midorikawa and Emma Claire Sweeney prove this wrong, thanks to their discovery of a wealth of surprising collaborations: the friendship between Jane Austen and one of the family servants, playwright Anne Sharp; the daring feminist author Mary Taylor, who shaped the work of Charlotte Brontë; the transatlantic friendship of the seemingly aloof George Eliot and Harriet Beecher Stowe; and Virginia Woolf and Katherine Mansfield, most often portrayed as bitter foes, but who, in fact, enjoyed a complex friendship fired by an underlying erotic charge. Through letters and diaries that have never been published before, A Secret Sisterhood resurrects these forgotten stories of female friendships. They were sometimes scandalous and volatile, sometimes supportive and inspiring, but always—until now—tantalizingly consigned to the shadows. With a foreword by Margaret Atwood &“A thought-provoking meditation on literary friendship as well as engagingly intimate glimpses of four of the world&’s finest writers.&”—San Francisco Chronicle &“A medley of vivid narratives.&” —The Atlantic &“Midorikawa and Sweeney have committed an exceptional act of literary espionage. English literature owes them a great debt.&” —Financial Times &“A vital and necessary contribution to women's history, literary history, and the literature of friendship.&”—Kate Bolick, author of Spinster: Making a Life of One's Own
Raven's Ridge: A Max Blake Mystery (The Max Blake Mysteries #9)
by William FlorenceAn American detective in Ireland becomes entangled in international intrigue: &“Excellent&” (Peter Eichstaedt, award winning author of Borderland). Hard-boiled private detective and former muckraking journalist Max Blake, along with his fearless fiancée Caeli Brown, are back in action in their newly adopted Irish homeland. A favor to a new friend who works with the Irish police brings them out of retirement to solve a series of thefts at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, which cater to the tourist crowd. But their first encounter with the thief is merely a dangerous springboard for what&’s truly going on in their little patch of the Emerald Isle. Before long, they&’re being followed, accosted, threatened, and then shot at when a mysterious woman shakes loose from her shopping cart and produces a 9mm pistol—all to keep a global plot under wraps while the countdown to true mayhem begins. Tick tick tick . . .
The Last Man Standing: Is Jack Daniel McCullough
by Alan R. WarrenA &“riveting account of guilt versus innocence&” from the bestselling author and host of the true crime radio show House of Mystery (Aphrodite Jones, New York Times bestselling author). It was a shattering death bed confession by a heartbroken mother. But would it solve the oldest cold case murder case in American jurisprudence? In January 1994, Eileen Tessier told Jack McCullough&’s half-sister Janet Tessier that he, her son, kidnapped 7-year-old Maria Ridulph from their neighborhood in Sycamore, Illinois, and killed her in December 1957. It was a case that tore the child&’s family apart, as well as dividing and terrifying the town as the days, then the months, and finally the years passed with no arrest. In 2008 the Illinois State police reopened the case against Jack after receiving an email from Janet Tessier about their mother&’s deathbed confession. After the Illinois State police interviewed Janet and learned that Jack had also been accused of raping their other sister, Jeanne Tessier, they reopened the case. But would reopening the case solve the question of who killed Maria Ridulph? And was McCullough the killer? In The Last Man Standing, true crime author Alan Warren writes in exacting detail about the kidnapping, murder and subsequent investigations—both in 1957 and 2008—that eventually led to the murder conviction of Jack McCullough. But the story doesn&’t stop there as it delves into the years McCullough spent in prison and the efforts to have his conviction overturned. Was McCullough the brutal killer of a little girl? Or was he the last man standing when the justice system decided he needed to pay for the crime? You decide.
A Dove of the East: And Other Stories
by Mark HelprinThis &“dazzling collection&” of short stories by the World Fantasy Award-winning author of Winter&’s Talecontemplates the human experience across the globe (The San Francisco Chronicle & Examiner). In these twenty stories, Mark Helprin offers a series of meditations on some of humanity&’s most enduring and universal questions. At the hour of his death, an American priest in Rome must choose between his church and his God. A young man finds love in a hot, dirty typewriter-ribbon factory in the Bronx. A Dutch child in a Canadian orphanage carries the pain of war and her love for her family in her heart. An Israeli scout risks the safety and respect of his comrades in an act of transformative charity. Through beautifully rendered memories and moments of epiphany, &“all Helprin's stories deal with essences which lead from the heart…his images are clean and sharp and bright&” (Kirkus). &“When you read these stories, a you must, you will, I believe, be uplifted and awed.&”—Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beyond Bizarre: Frightening Facts and Blood-Curdling True Tales
by Varla VenturaThe author of The Book of the Bizarre returns with a new compendium of freaky facts, terrifying trivia, and true stories that are stranger than fiction. In Beyond Bizarre, Varla Ventura presents an all-new batch of nightmarish tales that teem queasy diseases and paranormal encounters—not to mention the outrageous, outlandish, and the simply strange. Arranged into thirteen chilling chapters like Haunted Hollywood, Tales from the Cryptids, Bride of the Bizarre, and It&’s Enough to Make You Hurl, Beyond Bizarre tackles everything from female pirates and creepy candy stripers to psychic predictions, virgin shark births and much, much more. A word of warning: this book is not for the faint of heart!
Camp Colt to Desert Storm: The History of U.S. Armored Forces
by George F. Hofmann and Donn A. StarryThis history of American armored warfare through the twentieth century &“boasts some of the best available analysis of mobile war as practiced by the US" (Publishers Weekly). Camp Colt to Desert Storm is the only complete history of US armed forces from the advent of the tank in battle during World War I to the campaign to drive Iraq out of Kuwait in 1991. With comprehensive analysis, it traces the development of doctrine for operations at the tactical and operational levels of war and assesses how this fighting doctrine translates into the development of equipment. Beginning with the Army&’s first tank school, Camp Colt in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this volume examines how armored warfare effected and was influenced by the evolution of twentieth-century combat. The tank revolutionized the battlefield in World War II. In the years since, developments such as nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, computer assisted firing, and satellite navigation have continued to transform armored warfare&’s role in combat.
101 More Things To Do With a Cake Mix: 5-copy Prepack (101 Things To Do With)
by Stephanie AshcraftThe icing on the cake: even more decadent dessert recipes from the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix. What could possibly top Stephanie Ashcraft&’s first book? Why, more delicious cake mix recipes of course! In 101 More Things to Do with a Cake Mix, she has done it again, serving up more lovin&’ for every busy dessert-lover&’s oven. This scrumptious sequel includes simple and delicious recipes—all using cake mix as a main ingredient. Spanning breakfasts, cookies, cupcakes, ice cream sandwiches, and children&’s delights, the recipes include: Easy Cinnamon Rolls, The Love Coffee Cake, Oatmeal Choconut Cookies, Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies, Heavenly White Brownies, Lucious Lemon Bars, Strawberry Ice Cream Cake, Caramel Surprise Cupcakes, Patriotic Trifle, Banana Split Pizza, and more.
American Polygamy: A History of Fundamentalist Mormon Faith
by Craig L. Foster Marianne T. WatsonToday's Fundamentalist Mormons in the American West resist assimilation like their forefathers. Centered on faith, they survive despite efforts to permanently end their cherished plural family arrangements. While some Fundamentalists like Warren Jeffs go rogue and corrupt their beliefs in heinous crimes, most hold steadfastly to a religion they say is biblical and restored by the first Latter-day Saint prophet, Joseph Smith, in the early 1800s. Mormon historians Craig Foster and Marianne Watson present more than two hundred photos and exclusive insights to explain how an estimated thirty thousand Fundamentalist Mormons still venerate a much-debated legacy—despite its difficult challenges—and persist in living plural marriage.
Joyful Daily Stitching Seam by Seam: Complete Guide to 500 Embroidery-Stitch Combinations, Perfect for Crazy Quilting
by Valerie Bothell&“Anyone with an interest in needlework (beginners and experts alike) will make plenty of use of this nifty anthology of stitches.&”—Publishers Weekly Choose from over 500 crazy-quilt seam treatments, each with a detailed photo and guide for the basic stitches included. Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches, including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through step-by-step photos, plus get crazy-quilt block piecing instructions and helpful information on tools and supplies. Then put it all together in a gorgeous, intricate sampler. Join the author&’s popular Facebook group, Joyful Embellishments, to stitch along with fellow embroiderers. &“Bothell, a crazy quilting specialist with more than 20 years of experience, helps others whose imaginations might fail when decorating the seams of quilts in this delightful collection of stitches.&”—Publishers Weekly
Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman
by Jean Shinoda Bolen&“Jean Shinoda Bolen provides ancient and modern ways to be our authentic, courageous, and passionate selves. Jean herself is an Artemis.&”—Gloria Steinem Worshiped in Ancient Greece as a protectress of young girls, Artemis was the goddess of hunting, nature, and chastity—the original &“wild woman.&” In Artemis, Jungian analyst and bestselling author, Jean Shinoda Bolen, revives the goddess Artemis to reclaim the female passion and persistence to survive and succeed. But an indomitable spirit isn&’t just reserved for the gods. In her book, Dr. Bolen revives the myth of Atalanta, an archetypal Artemis and mere mortal. To Atalanta, fate was no obstacle. Left to die because she was born a girl, she faces the Calydon Boar and outruns any man attempting to claim her as his wife. In Artemis, women are encouraged to discover their inner heroine—the activist who never gives up, who cannot be subdued. Whether women&’s rights activists or Princess Merida from Brave, the Artemis personality is embodied in the modern women. Hailed by Isabel Allende, as a &“beautiful, inspiring book,&” Artemis is dedicated to all women and girls who discover her unconquerable spirit in themselves or others. Inside find: · Examples of Artemis in real-life and popular culture · Ancient and modern ways to be your authentic self · A source of strength, power, and integrity &“Bolen connects Artemis to contemporary figures such as environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill, author Cheryl Strayed, and journalist Lara Logan . . . Bolen also discusses other goddess archetypes, including the romance-oriented Aphrodite, contemplative Hestia, and Hecate, the wise crone. The exploration of Artemis and Atalanta as feminist icons is compelling.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Great Meat Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Buy and Cook Today's Meat
by Bruce Aidells&“Carnivores rejoice! For those of us who put meat on the table many days of the week, this book will quickly become our best friend.&”—Sara Moulton, host of the PBS show Sara&’s Weeknight Meals In the last decade since the publication of Bruce Aidells&’s hugely successful The Complete Meat Cookbook, called &“authoritative&” and &“all-encompassing&” by the Washington Post, the world of meat cookery has changed radically. With the rise of small farmers and the Internet, a more diverse supply is available—not only of beef, pork, lamb, and veal, but also of bison, venison, and goat. Today&’s shopper confronts a host of bewildering, often misleading labels: &“certified organic,&” &“humanely raised,&” &“vegetarian diet,&” and many more. Whether the cook shops at the local farmers&’ market or the supermarket, The Great Meat Cookbook is the definitive guide to the new landscape. In sidebars illustrated with color photographs of each cut, Aidells shows how to pick the best steaks, chop, roasts, and ribs. With hundreds of recipes, including &“Great Meat Dishes of the World&” like Beef Fillet stuffed with Parmesan and Proscuitto; budget-friendly dishes like Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pork Shoulder; speedy dinners like Mushroom-Stuffed T Bone Lamb Chops; and charcuterie and sausage selections, Aidells provides all the information needed for juicy results every time. &“A great reference for today&’s meat lovers.&”—Library Journal &“Cooks everywhere will find this magnum opus practical and inspiring . . . an indispensable reference work for any cookery collection.&”—Booklist &“Loaded with recipes for tasty but less-understood cuts, and Aidells covers the globe in search of recipes that will bring delight and good eating for many years&’ worth of meals.&”—Rick Bayless, chef/owner of Frontera Grill, Topolobampo and XOCO, Chicago
Comfort Food Fix: Feel-Good Favorites Made Healthy
by Ellie KriegerComfort food made healthy, from the New York Times bestselling author of Whole in One.In Comfort Food Fix, Ellie Krieger presents a healthier take on classic American comfort food—without sacrificing the comfort part. These 150 soul-satisfying recipes include such hearty favorites as meatloaf, lasagna, chicken potpie, crab cakes, and mashed potatoes, but without all the calories and saturated fat.With simple tricks and tips, Ellie serves up healthy delights like delicious sweet potato casserole with just a third of the calories and amazing buttermilk waffles with just a fraction of the fat. With full nutrition information for every recipe and gorgeous full-color photos that are sure to whet any appetite, Comfort Food Fix is the perfect cookbook for healthy eaters with healthy appetites.· Ellie Krieger is the host of the popular show Healthy Appetite, which airs on the Cooking Channel, and the author of the New York Times bestsellers So Easy and The Food You Crave· The book features 150 delicious comfort food recipes that are lower in calories and fat than you would ever guess based on how great they taste· 50 lavish full-color photographs beautifully illustrate finished dishesWhen it comes to healthy cooking, Ellie Krieger is the chef you can trust. In Comfort Food Fix, she takes the guilt out of guilty pleasures.&“This accessible, health-minded cookbook is a welcome resource in a burger and bacon-obsessed moment… Krieger's simple, time-conscious recipes with easy-to-find ingredients will satisfy sophisticated eaters and down-home palates alike.&”—Publishers Weekly
Michael Cohen's House Testimony: The Complete Transcripts and Case Documents
by Diversion BooksThe full transcript of one of the most shocking testimonies of the Trump Era and in the history of the United States government. &“I am ashamed that I chose to take part in concealing Mr. Trump&’s illicit acts…. I am ashamed because I know what Mr. Trump is. He is a racist. He is a conman. He is a cheat.&” —from Michael Cohen&’s Opening Statement to the House Oversight Committee &“Michael Cohen…was just disbarred by the State Supreme Court for lying & fraud. He did bad things unrelated to Trump. He is lying in order to reduce his prison time.&” —President Donald J. Trump On February 27, 2019, with the world watching, Michael Cohen—former lawyer and fixer for President Donald J. Trump—took the stand in front of the House Oversight Committee and delivered one of the most sensational days of Congressional testimony in history. Not since President Richard Nixon&’s White House counsel John Dean turned on him during the Watergate scandal has a close presidential associate attacked the character of the chief of state and charged him with criminal acts. Here in one volume is living history—the hard-hitting prepared statements, the damning evidence, the salacious charges, the belligerent questioning, and the stunning revelations.
Poilu: The World War I Notebooks of Corporal Louis Barthas, Barrelmaker, 1914 – 1918
by Louis Barthas&“An exceptionally vivid memoir of a French soldier&’s experience of the First World War.&”—Max Hastings, New York Times bestselling author Along with millions of other Frenchmen, Louis Barthas, a thirty-five-year-old barrelmaker from a small wine-growing town, was conscripted to fight the Germans in the opening days of World War I. Corporal Barthas spent the next four years in near-ceaseless combat, wherever the French army fought its fiercest battles: Artois, Flanders, Champagne, Verdun, the Somme, the Argonne. First published in France in 1978, this excellent new translation brings Barthas&’ wartime writings to English-language readers for the first time. His notebooks and letters represent the quintessential memoir of a &“poilu,&” or &“hairy one,&” as the untidy, unshaven French infantryman of the fighting trenches was familiarly known. Upon Barthas&’ return home in 1919, he painstakingly transcribed his day-to-day writings into nineteen notebooks, preserving not only his own story but also the larger story of the unnumbered soldiers who never returned. Recounting bloody battles and endless exhaustion, the deaths of comrades, the infuriating incompetence and tyranny of his own officers, Barthas also describes spontaneous acts of camaraderie between French poilus and their German foes in trenches just a few paces apart. An eloquent witness and keen observer, Barthas takes his readers directly into the heart of the Great War. &“This is clearly one of the most readable and indispensable accounts of the death of the glory of war.&”—The Daily Beast (&“Hot Reads&”)