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The Scoundrel's Pleasure: The Macneil Legacy - Book Two (The MacNeil Legacy #2)
by Jane BonanderFate brings a second chance at love for a Scottish scoundrel when he is reunited with the woman he wronged years ago in this historical romance. Duncan MacNeil voyages over the sea to make his fortune in America. But before he goes, the ambitious young rogue has a single, unforgettable tryst with lovely Isobel Dunbar. Abandoned and pregnant by the man who took her virginity, Isobel gives birth to a spirited boy. But to protect her reputation—and her son Ian—she claims that his father married her and then died in a shipwreck, leaving her a poor widow. Years later, Duncan returns to take charge of his family&’s business. He intends to buy a former brothel and convert it to a cannery. But he can&’t understand why the current occupant refusal to sell—or why she harbors such resentment towards him. When Duncan realizes that this beautiful woman is none other than Isobel, the passion of their fateful night is rekindled. Determined to win her love, Duncan will do anything to prove he&’s a changed man. But can Isobel embrace her true feelings after living a lie for so long?
Broken Verses: A Novel
by Kamila ShamsieA Pakistani woman finds a new clue to her mother&’s long-ago disappearance in this &“thoroughly captivating&”novel by the award-winning author of Home Fire (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Fourteen years ago, famous Pakistani activist Samina Akram disappeared. Two years earlier, her lover, Pakistan&’s greatest poet, had been beaten to death by government thugs. Now, in present-day Karachi, her daughter Aasmaani has just discovered a letter in the couple&’s private code—a letter that could only have been written recently. Aasmaani is thirty, single, drifting from job to job. Always left behind whenever Samina followed the Poet into exile, she had assumed that her mother&’s disappearance was simply another abandonment. Then, while working at Pakistan&’s first independent TV station, Aasmaani runs into an old friend of Samina&’s who gives her the first letter, then many more. Where could the letters have come from? And will they lead her to her mother? Merging the personal with the political, Broken Verses is at once a sharp, thrilling journey through modern-day Pakistan, a carefully coded mystery, and an intimate mother-daughter story that asks how we forgive a mother who leaves. &“There is a succulent pleasure to the narrative that draws you happily to its end.&”—The Guardian &“All of Shamsie&’s novels are deeply moving and morally complex, leading to the kind of rich reading experience most of us hope for in every novel we pick up.&” —San Francisco Chronicle
The Essential Science Fiction Television Reader (Essential Readers in Contemporary Media and Culture)
by J.P. Telotte&“A richly detailed and critically penetrating overview . . . from the plucky adventures of Captain Video to the postmodern paradoxes of The X-Files and Lost.&” —Rob Latham, coeditor of Science Fiction Studies Exploring such hits as The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Lost, among others, The Essential Science Fiction Television Reader illuminates the history, narrative approaches, and themes of the genre. The book discusses science fiction television from its early years, when shows attempted to recreate the allure of science fiction cinema, to its current status as a sophisticated genre with a popularity all its own. J. P. Telotte has assembled a wide-ranging volume rich in theoretical scholarship yet fully accessible to science fiction fans. The book supplies readers with valuable historical context, analyses of essential science fiction series, and an understanding of the key issues in science fiction television.
The Procrastination Cure: 7 Steps To Stop Putting Life Off
by Jeffery CombsWhat kind of procrastinator are you? Get to the root of the problem with this practical guide that pinpoints the causes—and the cure. How do you let go of procrastination? First you need to recognize and defuse the feelings that lead to it, which can be very different from one person to the next. Then you can develop the ability to both produce and relax without guilt. In The Procrastination Cure, you&’ll discover: •The root causes of procrastination (it&’s not merely a time-management issue) •The six types of procrastinators: the Neurotic Perfectionist, the Big Deal Chaser, the Chronic Worrier, the Rebellious Procrastinator, the Drama Addict, and the Angry Giver •Key strategies, practical solutions, and real-life examples for overcoming each variety of procrastination From a success coach and popular speaker who&’s a recovering procrastinator himself, this is a book that can put you on the path to getting things done—and living a better life.
The Killing Game: The True Story of Rodney Alcala (WildBlue Press True Crime)
by Alan R. WarrenThe &“compelling true story&” of &“The Dating Game Killer&” by the radio host and bestselling author of Drinks, Dinner & Death (Burl Barer, Edgar Award-winning author). Beginning in 1968 and continuing into the 1970s, a predator stalked California and New York, torturing, raping and murdering young girls and women. But who was the monster behind these tragedies? Eventually, a suspect emerged, but he didn&’t look like a monster. Indeed, Rodney Alcala was a handsome, charming photographer who&’d once studied film at New York University under director Roman Polanski. With his wit and easy self-confidence and humor, he&’d even been selected as the &“winner&” on the popular television show &“The Dating Game.&” But his real game was much more sinister. In 2010, Alcala was convicted of murdering five women in California during the 1970s; then in 2013, as he waited on Death Row, he confessed to the murder of two more in New York. Yet, that might not be the end of the nightmare he caused. At his arrest, police found his &“portfolio&” with thousands of nude and erotic photographs of women and boys, who may also be among his victims. In The Killing Game, bestselling true crime author and radio show host, Alan R. Warren reveals the shocking details of Alcala&’s brutal crimes, as well as the trials and appeals that stretched on for decades and may still not be over.
Delta Wedding and The Ponder Heart: The Robber Bridegroom / Delta Wedding / The Ponder Heart / Losing Battles / The Optimist's Daughter (Library Of America Eudora Welty Edition Ser. #1)
by Eudora WeltyThese two classic novels by the Pulitzer Prize winning author depict 20th century Southern life &“with infinite finesse&” (The Christian Science Monitor). Set in 1923, Eudora Welty&’s first novel, The Delta Wedding, centers around the Fairchild family and their preparations for a wedding at their Mississippi plantation. Drama leads to drama, and the result is a surprising portrait of a large and clamorous Southern family that is &“nothing short of riotous&” (The New Yorker). In The Ponder Heart, Daniel Ponder of Clay County, Mississippi, is giving away family heirlooms, a watch, and so far, at least one family business. His niece, Edna Earle, has a solution to save the family fortune from Daniel&’s mortifying philanthropy: As much as she loves her Uncle Daniel, she&’s decided to have him institutionalized in this &“wonderful tragicomedy&” (The New York Times).
The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism Is Changing Ideas About Living Ethically (Castle Lectures Ser.)
by Peter SingerAn argument for putting sentiment aside and maximizing the practical impact of our donated dollars: &“Powerful, provocative&” (Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times). Peter Singer&’s books and ideas have been disturbing our complacency ever since the appearance of Animal Liberation. Now he directs our attention to a challenging new movement in which his own ideas have played a crucial role: effective altruism. Effective altruism is built upon the simple but profoundly unsettling idea that living a fully ethical life involves doing the &“most good you can do.&” Such a life requires a rigorously unsentimental view of charitable giving: to be a worthy recipient of our support, an organization must be able to demonstrate that it will do more good with our money or our time than other options open to us. Singer introduces us to an array of remarkable people who are restructuring their lives in accordance with these ideas, and shows how, paradoxically, living altruistically often leads to greater personal fulfillment than living for oneself. Doing the Most Good develops the challenges Singer has made, in the New York Times and Washington Post, to those who donate to the arts, and to charities focused on helping our fellow citizens, rather than those for whom we can do the most good. Effective altruists are extending our knowledge of the possibilities of living less selfishly, and of allowing reason, rather than emotion, to determine how we live. Doing the Most Good offers new hope for our ability to tackle the world&’s most pressing problems.
Mae Murray: The Girl with the Bee-Stung Lips (Screen Classics)
by Michael G. AnkerichThis story of a silent-film star&’s rise and fall offers &“a lesson about those heady days of early Hollywood and the transience of fame&” (Library Journal). Renowned for her classic beauty and charismatic presence, Mae Murray rocketed to stardom as a dancer in the Ziegfeld Follies, moving across the country to star in her first film, To Have and to Hold, in 1916. An instant hit with audiences, Murray soon became one of the most famous names in Tinseltown. But Murray&’s moment in the spotlight was fleeting. The introduction of talkies, a string of failed marriages, a serious career blunder, and a number of bitter legal battles left the former star in a state of poverty and mental instability that she would never overcome. In this intriguing biography, Michael G. Ankerich traces Murray&’s career from the footlights of Broadway to the klieg lights of Hollywood, recounting her impressive body of work on the stage and screen and charting her rapid ascent to fame and decline into obscurity. Featuring exclusive interviews with Murray&’s only son, Daniel, and with actor George Hamilton, whom the actress closely befriended at the end of her life, Ankerich restores this important figure in early film to the limelight. &“If Billy Wilder hasn&’t made the definitive movie about the delusions of stardom in Sunset Boulevard, Murray&’s story, a blend of absurdity and pathos, would make a terrific one.&” —TheWashington Post Includes photos
My Lord's Lady
by Sherrill BodineA stubborn Lord and Lady find themselves find themselves opening up to love while closed off from an epidemic in this Regency romance novella. While the widow Lady Georgina has no interest in pursuing another union, her meddling friend Tildie has found the man she believes to be Georgina&’s perfect match: the handsome widower Lord Vane. But from the start of the London Season, Georgina and Vane are immediately at odds. The Lord&’s cool countenance annoys Georgina to no end, while Lord Vane has no desire for his orderly routine to be upended by the passionate Lady Georgina. But when the Season is interrupted by an epidemic, they are forced to remain together under quarantine. While they seem destined to be at each other&’s throats, they may find that they prefer each other&’s lips. My Lord&’s Lady originally appeared in the anthology Autumn Loves under the pseudonym Leslie Lynn.
The Open Mind: Exploring the 6 Patterns of Natural Intelligence
by Dawna MarkovaDiscover the different kinds of natural intelligence in yourself and others with this groundbreaking new approach to effective learning. Too often, adults close themselves off from their own intelligence with comments like &“I&’m not great with words&” or &“I&’m no good at math.&” In truth, every one of us has a special genius capable of mastering virtually any subject we choose. Discovering the nature of your genius is the key to faster learning and better communication. As Dr. Dawna Markova explains, true learning is a matter of discovering who you really are. Each of us fits into one of six basic learning patterns. In Open Mind, Dr. Markova guides us through detailed descriptions of each and teaches us how to recognize them in ourselves and others. Full of invaluable information, this practical guide can revolutionize the way you approach learning, communication, work, and love.
Fanciful Felties from MummySam: Sew People to Meet, Places to Go & Things to Do
by Samantha Cotterill&“A darling array of characters to create out of wool felt, cotton fabrics, embroidery floss and stuffing . . . the little people make wonderful gifts.&”—Small Town Living An award-winning picture book author and illustrator, &“Samantha [aka mummysam] has turned her quirky and clever drawings into the dearest of little felt playthings/art objects&” (whipup.net). You&’ll love these charming softies with European flair. Make your own story with uptown sophisticates or down country folks. Add a brownstone, a cottage, or even a double-decker bus and a London phone booth to give your little people plenty of places to go and things to do! &“I&’ve long been a fan of Samantha&’s work, combining free motion embroidery and hand-sewn elements to make whimsical creations. This book features 14 artistic softies with instructions and templates to make them yourself. I love the way each project is photographed with a hand-drawn background, pulling us into Samantha&’s world of quirky characters and interesting objects.&”—The Long Thread &“Oh my! the cuteness is killing me . . . From groovy cars, to chic ladies about town, school boys and bunny rabbits and village houses—you have all the ingredients for lots of afternoons of imaginary play.&”—whipup.net
How to Cook Everything: 20 Recipes for the Big Day and 29 Variations
by Mark BittmanFrom turkey to trimmings to vegetarian options, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author brings you Thanksgiving cooking, simplified. Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is a bit of a project—but a rewarding one—and with this inspiring collection of recipes from Mark Bittman, author of the award-winning How to Cook Everything series, anyone can be confident preparing the big meal. Here is a quick reference that's sure to be your kitchen companion for many holidays to come. How to Cook Everything Thanksgiving includes 20 of Bittman's favorite celebration recipes—plus 29 variations and helpful how-to illustrations—to ensure you feast well without all the hassle. Complete with both beloved classics and non-traditional ideas, from easy appetizer dips and autumnal sides to the iconic turkey, vegetarian mains, and delicious, make-ahead desserts, this is one guest that's always invited to Thanksgiving dinner.
The Coming of the New Deal: The Age of Roosevelt, 1933–1935 (The Age of Roosevelt #2)
by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.Volume two of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author&’s Age of Roosevelt series describes Franklin Delano Roosevelt&’s first tumultuous years in the White House.Coming into office at the bottom of the Great Depression, FDR told the American people that they have nothing to fear but fear itself. The conventional wisdom having failed, he tried unorthodox remedies to avert economic collapse. His first hundred days restored national morale, and his New Dealers filled Washington with new approaches to recovery and reform. Combining idealistic ends with realistic means, Roosevelt proposed to humanize, redeem, and rescue capitalism. The Coming of the New Deal, written with Schlesinger&’s customary verve, is a gripping account of critical years in the history of the republic.&“Monumental…authoritative…spirited…one of the major works in American historical literature.&”—New York Times &“Impelling, an achievement as much in its sensitivity as in its scholarship…It is essential reading.&”—Kirkus Reviews
The Hudson: America's River
by Frances F. Dunwell&“A commanding and inspiring biography of a river that gave rise to an art movement, progressive social quests, [and] landmark environmental cases.&” —Booklist (starred review) Includes maps, photos, and illustrations Frances F. Dunwell presents a rich portrait of the Hudson and of the visionary people whose deep relationship with the river inspired changes in American history and culture. Lavishly illustrated with color plates of Hudson River School paintings, period engravings, and glass plate photography, The Hudson captures the spirit of the river through the eyes of its many admirers. It reveals the crucial role of the Hudson in the shaping of Manhattan, the rise of the Empire State, and the trajectory of world trade and global politics, as well as the river&’s influence on art and architecture, engineering, and conservation. &“A story of interaction between people and the environment and a story of continuing inspiration and renewal.&” —Library Journal
20-Minute Meals: Wiley Selects (Betty Crocker Cooking)
by Betty CrockerQuick & easy recipes to help you get dinner on the table fast with Betty Crocker. If you think you don't have time to cook dinner tonight, think again! Inside, you'll find over 20 easy, delicious recipes that are ready in 20 minutes or less. And because they come from Betty Crocker, you can be sure they're good. So say goodbye to takeout pizza and frozen dinners—and say hello to tasty, healthy, home-cooked meals. For more great ideas visit bettycrocker.com
Marbled, Swirled, and Layered: 150 Recipes and Variations for Artful Bars, Cookies, Pies, Cakes, and More
by Irvin Lin&“Filled to the brim with recipes for the most splendidly beautiful cakes, cookies, breads, and tarts I think I&’ve ever seen . . . a triumph!&” —Ree Drummond, &“The Pioneer Woman&” Incredible desserts with layers and swirls of flavor that are beautiful and delicious—inside and out When you marble, layer, and swirl doughs, batters, toppings, or frostings, good looks and good taste come together in one total package. Irvin Lin, creator of the popular blog Eat the Love, shows how these techniques open the door to inventive flavor combinations that look as fantastic as they taste. Bakers of all levels will enjoy recipes ranging from easy brownies and bars to brunch-worthy muffins and morning buns to show-stopping cakes and tarts: cinnamon spiral icebox cookies, pistachio-swirl brownies, triple-chocolate pie, multicolored &“Neapolitan&” layer cake, and more. Lin offers variations to suit any taste (more than 150 recipes total) plus baking and decorating tips throughout on topics like making your own all-natural food coloring, rolling up jelly roll–style cakes, and discovering the magic of browned butter. Readers (and eaters) are sure to ooh and ahh over every dazzling dessert at first glance—and then again at first bite. &“Irvin Lin gives home-baked treats a twist, ramping them up with a range of contemporary flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.&”—David Lebovitz, New York Times bestselling author of Drinking French &“Leave it to Irvin to hit it out of the park with Marbled, Swirled, and Layered. Every recipe is an inspiration! I want to make, and eat, every. single. one.&”—Elise Bauer, founder of Simply Recipes
The Pure and the Hated
by Richard GodwinA mourning father takes a troubled man into his home only to lead a deranged lunatic to his door in this noir thriller from the author of Savage Highway. After Shepherd Butler finds Maxwell Heed freezing in the forest in Vermont, he takes him into his home with his wife, his nieces, and his sister. They instantly take to Maxwell. He&’s a sincere, religious man, seeking to understand the nature of forgiveness. He feels like just another member of the family. Then he opens up to Shepherd and his wife about the man who killed his fiancée… Temple Jones is a dangerous psychopath who preys on women. He has escaped justice, and Maxwell fears he has followed him to Vermont. Shepherd tries to ease Maxwell&’s fears, but Maxwell soon vanishes… And Temple Jones shows up….&“Godwin writes intelligent noir from a unique psychological perspective, delving deep into the nobler motives and emotions of his engaging characters while examining the darkest corners of the human heart. The faceless villain in this chiller is as real as a razor cut….Before you sit down on a cool dark night to enjoy this one, make sure the doors and windows are locked.&”—Phil Bowie, author of the John Hardin series
The Biology of Beating Stress: How Changing Your Environment, Your Body, and Your Brain Can Help You Find Balance and Peace
by Jeanne RicksAn enlightening guide to how stress wears us down—and what we can do to protect ourselves. Stress doesn&’t discriminate—it can have a negative impact on us regardless of race, creed, socioeconomic status, or political party. But with a health issue that&’s so universal—and a flood of not-always-accurate information about it—how can we separate fact from fiction and get a grip on harmful stress? The Biology of Beating Stress is a powerful book that summarizes major points about stress in a quick and easily digestible way. It explains: breathing and relaxation techniqueshow to not just manage stress, but actually use it to your advantagehow understanding epigenetics can give you more control over your healththe amazing benefits of brain wave entrainment for drug-free stress relieffoods that help support the bodyhow consistent cortisol reduction techniques create a clear path to a happier, healthier, more productive, and stress-free life From a holistic health practitioner, this guide puts the focus on the connection between our minds and bodies, and reveals the changes that can reduce the impact of stress on both.
Fires of Delight
by Vanessa RoyallA proud princess of ancient Scotland and a ruthless privateer continue their romance in this sequel to Flames of Desire. From the Scottish moors to the shores of a new world, they fought for freedom and love... Selena MacPherson is a beautiful rebel who was exiled from her native land. She swore to avenge her father's death at the hands of the British. Royce Campbell is a bold privateer, scion of a fabled Highland clan. He would stop at nothing to bring the hated monarchy to its knees. From a New York prison to a sensual nightmare of sorcery in Haiti to the streets of Paris ablaze with the flames of revolution, they were destined to cheat death and share a dangerous passion.
Unconquered: The Saga of Cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley (Unconquered Ser.)
by J.D. Davis&“Engaging . . . [a] biography of three men bound by blood, music, and a lifelong struggle to strike a balance between the sacred and secular.&”—Publishers WeeklyThree cousins, inseparably bonded through music. Each became a star; their story would become a legend. J. D. Davis&’s enthralling new biography of famous cousins Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart, and Mickey Gilley, born within a twelve-month span in small-town Louisiana during the Great Depression, draws from exhaustive research and personal connections with friends and family. Davis recreates the irresistible and life-changing power of music that surrounded the cousins as boys and shaped their engagingly distinct paths to fame. With three personal journeys set alongside important landmarks in pop-culture history, Davis presents a unique tale of American music centered on the trials, tribulations, and achievements of three men who remain truly Unconquered.A ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention for Biography&“This is a good read, and not just for the hard-core fan. It will appeal to anyone interested in the dynamics of rock &’n&’ roll, country music, and evangelical Christianity and what happens when the aesthetics and lifestyles of those three worlds collide. Highly recommended.&”—Library Journal&“God, the devil, and everything in between. This book is a great representation of the duality plane on which we exist.'&”—Leon Russell, legendary musician, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member &“Unconquered clearly depicts the fascinating story of three great musical artists who were cousins in real life but icons in the world of music. Each man conquered life&’s roadblocks to achieve his ultimate goals.&”—Tom Schedler, former Louisiana Secretary of State
The Airbnb Story: How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions . . . and Created Plenty of Controversy
by Leigh Gallagher&“An engrossing story of audacious entrepreneurism and big-industry disruption, [this] is a tale for our times.&” —Charles Duhigg, New York Times–bestselling author of The Power of Habit An investigative look into a beloved, disruptive, notorious start-up, this is the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the creation and growth of Airbnb, the online lodging platform that is now the largest provider of accommodations in the world. At first just the wacky idea of cofounders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb has become indispensable to millions of hosts and travelers around the globe. Fortune editor Leigh Gallagher presents the first nuanced, in-depth look at the Airbnb phenomenon—the successes and controversies alike—and takes us behind the scenes as the company&’s young CEO steers into increasingly uncharted waters. &“A fast-paced, fun dive into one of the seminal firms of our time; through the tale of Airbnb, Leigh Gallagher shows us how the sharing economy can be a force for emotional connection—as well as for social and business disruption.&” —Rana Foroohar, Financial Times columnist and CNN global economic analyst
We Are The Clash: Reagan, Thatcher, and the Last Stand of a Band That Mattered
by Mark Andersen Ralph Heibutzki&“An ambitious look at the last days of the Clash . . . as much a political history of the 1980s as it is a look at an influential band in its final years.&”—Publishers Weekly The Clash was a paradox of revolutionary conviction, musical ambition, and commercial drive. We Are The Clash is a gripping tale of the band&’s struggle to reinvent itself as George Orwell&’s 1984 loomed. This bold campaign crashed headlong into a wall of internal contradictions and rising right-wing power. While the world teetered on the edge of the nuclear abyss, British miners waged a life-or-death strike, and tens of thousands died from US guns in Central America, Clash cofounders Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Bernard Rhodes waged a desperate last stand after ejecting guitarist Mick Jones and drummer Topper Headon. The band shattered just as its controversial final album, Cut the Crap, was emerging. Andersen and Heibutzki weave together extensive archival research and in-depth original interviews with virtually all of the key players involved to tell a moving story of idealism undone by human frailty amid a climatic turning point for our world. &“The Clash&’s final chapter, after guitarist Mick Jones&’ 1983 departure, has largely been forgotten—until this book, in which authors Mark Andersen and Ralph Heibutzki argue that the punk pioneers were still creating vital music to the very end.&”—Rolling Stone, an RS Picks/New Books &“Focuses on a very different moment in the band&’s history: the point at which the group splintered in the early 1980s, and its members grappled with an onset of reactionary governments around the world.&”—Vol. 1 Brooklyn &“One of the most rewarding music books you&’ll come across this year.&”—Johns Hopkins Magazine
Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts
by Genevieve KoAn Epicurious and Tasting Table Fall Pick. &“A beautiful and thoughtful master class on how to bake your cake and eat it too.&”—Carla Hall, TV chef and author of Carla Hall&’s Soul Food After more than a dozen years developing recipes for food and health magazines and collaborating with noted pastry chefs, Genevieve Ko was determined to create treats that were just as indulgent as their original counterparts, as well as more full flavored and nourishing. In a word, better. Healthful oils prove superior to butter, giving Mocha Chip Cookies crisp shells and molten insides, liberating the citrus in Lemon Layer Cake with Olive Oil Curd, and tenderizing Melting Walnut Snowballs. Refined white sugar pales beside concentrated sweeteners like pure maple syrup, brown sugar, and molasses in muffins and granola. Pomegranate Pistachio Baklava uses reduced pomegranate syrup instead of the usual saccharine one. Nubby flours with personality—whole wheat, spelt, rye, buckwheat, graham flour, and almond flour—bring richness to such desserts as Glazed Apple Cider Doughnuts. And pureed fruits and vegetables (beets in Red Velvet Roulade with Strawberry Cream Cheese; grated zucchini in Chocolate School Party Sheet Cake) keep desserts extra moist. &“The best baking book I have seen in many years.&”—Sarabeth Levine, James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and restaurant owner &“Ingenious recasting of favorite recipes.&”—Entertainment Weekly &“Motivated to update classics with more alternative flours and less sugar, Ko has created some of the most innovative flavor combinations you&’ll find in a baking book, such as Fennel and Currant Corn Bread; Buckwheat Almond Apple Cake; Toasted Walnut and Grape Clafoutis; Chestnut Kisses.&”—The Washington Post
The Big Book of More Baking with Refrigerated Dough (Betty Crocker Big Books)
by Pillsbury Editors&“An amazing variety of delicious recipes,&”from appetizers to desserts, all made super-easy with Pillsbury&’s ready-to-use dough (The Midwest Book Review). This delectable follow-up to the national bestseller Pillsbury: The Big Book of Easy Baking with Refrigerated Dough features 160 wow-worthy recipes—each with a full-color photo—that make baking a breeze with prepared doughs like biscuits, pie crust, and pizza dough. Pillsbury enthusiasts and time-strapped bakers alike will find appealing main dishes and savory appetizers such as Buffalo Chicken Monkey Bread, as well as sweet treats like Party Cookie Pops. A new index of products featured in the book will make it even easier for home cooks to find the perfect dish for their favorite refrigerated doughs. New features include making donuts and grilling bistro-worthy pizza. And as with all Pillsbury products, every recipe will have full nutrition information.
Ray Villafane's Pumpkins
by Ray VillafaneSome of the most ghoulish creations from &“the Picasso of pumpkin carving&”—as seen on Bored Panda, the Food Network, and The Martha Stewart Show (The Wall Street Journal). Ray Villafane&’s 3-D pumpkin carvings have taken the world by storm—and have set a high bar for Halloween. From his teaching days creating custom pumpkins for his students to carving for the president at the White House, Ray has used his style, talent, and creativity to raise pumpkin &“carving&” to an art. As you admire the pumpkins within these pages, you&’ll be inspired to pick up your own tools and follow Ray&’s advice and tips on creating one-of-a-kind Halloween decorations. Sculpted into haunting humans, fantastical fish, and menacing monsters, Ray&’s pumpkin transformations will put a grin on your face—and give you a new appreciation for the seasonal squash. &“The Michelangelo of pumpkin carving.&”—Martha Stewart &“The world&’s foremost pumpkin carver.&”—USA Today &“Ray Villafane takes pumpkin carving to another level.&”—The Telegraph &“Terrifyingly cool pumpkin carvings.&”—Bored Panda