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Watching Television Come of Age: The New York Times Reviews by Jack Gould (Focus on American History Series)
by Gould, Jack and Gould, Lewis L.Providing video companionship for isolated housewives, afternoon babysitting for children, and nonstop evening entertainment for the whole family, television revolutionized American society in the post–World War II years. Helping the first TV generation make sense of the new medium was the mission of Jack Gould, television critic of The New York Times from 1947 to 1972. In columns noteworthy for crisp writing, pointed insights, and fair judgment, he highlighted both the untapped possibilities and the imminent perils of television, becoming "the conscience of the industry" for many people. In this book, historian Lewis L. Gould, Jack Gould’s son, collects over seventy of his father’s best columns. Grouped topically, they cover a wide range of issues, including the Golden Age of television drama, McCarthy-era blacklisting, the rise and fall of Edward R. Murrow, quiz show scandals, children’s programming, and the impact of television on American life and of television criticism on the medium itself. Lewis Gould also supplies a brief biography of his father that assesses his influence on the evolution of television, as well as prefaces to each section.
Haunted Fort Worth (Haunted America)
by Rita Cook Russell W. DanoridgeIn Fort Worth, the past and present exist side by side and spirits walk among the living. Stay the night at Miss Molly's Hotel; the oldest bed-and-breakfast in the city boasts frequent eerie occurrences and unexplained sightings. Nearby, Cattlemen's Fort Worth Steak House features a special like no other, just watch out for flying liquor! From Bonnie and Clyde's old "haunts" to the once notorious Hell's Half Acre, Fort Worth is filled with historic spots rumored to play host to lingering ghosts and specters.
Cook Beautiful
by Athena CalderoneThe debut cookbook from the creator of EyeSwoon features 100 seasonal recipes for meals as gorgeous as they are delicious.In Cook Beautiful, Athena Calderone reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals. As “The modern girl’s Martha Stewart”, Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes—all while balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors. In her debut cookbook, she shows us how to achieve her impeccable yet approachable cooking style (New York Times T Magazine).Included are 100 recipes with step-by-step advice on everything from prep to presentation—from artfully layering a peach and burrata salad to searing a perfect steak. Recipes include Grilled Zucchini Flatbread with Ramp-Pistachio Pesto, Stewed Pork with Squash and Walnut Gremolata, Blood Orange Bundt Cake with Orange Bitters Glaze, and more. Organized by season, each section closes with a tablescape inspired by nature, along with specific table décor and entertaining tips.
Pastels for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft)
by Rebecca de MendonçaDiscover the limitless possibilities of pastels with this beginner’s guide to creating modern, lively, and colorful pastel artwork.Artist and teacher Rebecca de Mendoça offers beginners a complete course in using pastels. Step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you to build the essential skills you need to paint a range of subjects, including landscapes, still life, portraits, and animals. Vital drawing techniques are explained and demonstrated, along with easy-to-follow explanations of color theory, composition, and the pastels themselves.This volume includes techniques for using both hard and soft pastels, eight skill-building projects, and a wealth of finished artwork to provide ideas and inspiration.
Trillin on Texas (Bridwell Texas History Series)
by Calvin TrillinArticles and comic verse about the Lone Star State from the Thurber Prize winner: &“What&’s not to love?&” —Texas Monthly Whether reporting for the New Yorker, penning comic verse and political commentary, or writing his memoirs, Calvin Trillin has bumped into Texas again and again. He insists it&’s not by design—&“there has simply been a lot going on in Texas.&” Astute readers will note, however, that Trillin&’s family immigrated to America through the port of Galveston, and, after reading this book, many will believe the Lone Star State has somehow imprinted itself on his imagination. Trillin on Texas gathers some of his best writing on subjects near to his heart—politics, true crime, food, and rare books among them—that also have a Texas connection. Indulging his penchant for making &“snide and underhanded jokes about respectable public officials,&” he offers his signature sardonic take on the Bush dynasty and their tendency toward fractured syntax; a faux but quite believable LBJ speech; and wry portraits of assorted Texas county judges, small town sheriffs, and Houston immigration lawyers. He takes us on a pilgrimage to the barbecue joint that Texas Monthly named the best in Texas, and describes scouting for books with Larry McMurtry. He tells the stories of two teenagers who dug up half a million dollars in an ice chest, and of rare book dealer Johnny Jenkins, who was found floating in the Colorado River with a bullet wound in the back of his head. And he recounts how redneck movie reviewer &“Joe Bob Briggs&” fueled a war between Dallas&’s daily newspapers and pays tribute to two courageous Texas women who spoke truth to power: Molly Ivins and Sissy Farenthold. Sure to entertain both Texans and non-Texans, Trillin on Texas proves again that Trillin is one of America&’s shrewdest and wittiest observers.
Think Like an Artist: And Lead a More Creative, Productive Life
by Will GompertzLearn how to jump-start your imagination to conjure up innovative, worthwhile ideas with help from some of the greatest artists in the world. How do artists think? Where does their creativity originate? How can we, too, learn to be more creative? BBC Arts Editor Will Gompertz seeks answers to these questions in his exuberant, intelligent, witty, and thought-provoking style. Think Like an Artist identifies ten key lessons on creativity from artists that range from Caravaggio to Warhol, Da Vinci to Ai Weiwei, and profiles leading contemporary figures in the arts who are putting these skills to use today. After getting up close and personal with some of the world’s leading creative thinkers, Gompertz has discovered traits that are common to them all. He outlines basic practices and processes that allow your talents to flourish and enable you to embrace your inner Picasso—no matter what you do for a living. With wisdom, inspiration, and advice from an author named one of the fifty most original thinkers in the world by Creativity magazine, Think Like an Artist is an illuminating view into the habits that make people successful. It’s time to get inspired and think like an artist!
Remarkable Women of Rhode Island (American Heritage)
by Russell J. Desimone Frank L GrzybA chronicle of five centuries of outstanding women who left their mark on the Ocean State.Rhode Island proudly claims a long list of remarkable women throughout history, from pioneering education reformers and suffragettes to trailblazing athletes and authors. In the mid-1800s, Sarah Helen Whitman became a prominent female poet and nearly married Edgar Allan Poe. In 1922, Isabelle Ahearn O&’Neil became the first woman to hold office in the Rhode Island legislature. In the 1940s, Wilma Briggs became the first woman in the state to play on a local high school boys&’ baseball team and went on to join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Join authors Frank L. Grzyb and Russell J. DeSimone in this captivating and insightful account that spans five centuries of women who made history in the smallest state in the nation.
Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More
by Katrina RodabaughThis guide explores visible mending techniques in both hands-on projects and thoughtful insight about how mending relates to mindful well-being.Mending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than twenty projects that showcase visible mending—styles that are edgy, modern, and bold, yet draw on traditional stitching. It does all this with just four simple mending techniques: exterior patches, interior patches, slow stitches, darning, and weaving. In addition, the book addresses the way mending leads to a more mindful relationship to fashion and to overall well-being. In essays that accompany each how-to chapter, Katrina Rodabaugh explores mending as a metaphor for appreciating our own naturally flawed selves. She also examines the ways in which mending teaches us new skills, self-reliance, and confidence, all gained from making things with our own hands.
New Jersey Women in World War II (Military Ser.)
by Patricia ChappineReal-life Rosie the Riveters worked the lines in New Jersey's factories, such as those of General Motors' Eastern Aircraft Division, while women on the vulnerable coast enforced blackout orders. Others sold war bonds, planted victory gardens and conserved materials for the war effort. Thousands more served as nurses and in branches of the armed forces like the Women's Army Corps and the U.S. Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. African American women fought a double war--one against the nation's enemies and another against discrimination. Historian Patricia Chappine explores the pivotal roles that New Jersey women played in World War II.
Korean Home Cooking: Classic and Modern Recipes
by Rachel Wharton Sohui KimAn approachable, comprehensive guide to Korean cuisine, featuring 100 recipes to make in your home kitchen.In Korean Home Cooking, Sohui Kim shares the authentic Korean flavors found in the dishes at her restaurant and the recipes from her family. Sohui is well-regarded for her sense of sohnmat, a Korean phrase that roughly translates to “taste of the hand,” or an ease and agility with making food taste delicious. With 100 recipes, Korean Home Cooking is a comprehensive look at Korean cuisine, and includes recipes for kimchee, crisp mung bean pancakes, seaweed soup, spicy chicken stew, and japchae noodles and more traditional fare of soondae (blood sausage) and yuk hwe (beef tartare). With Sohui’s guidance, stories from her family, and photographs of her travels in Korea, Korean Home Cooking brings rich cultural traditions into your home kitchen.“Korean Home Cooking is a revelation. It is an education in Korean cuisine and roadmap for bringing it into your kitchen, with recipes that are as smart and delicious as they are achievable. Herein is a body of knowledge that needed a generous cook like Sohui to shape and share it, and it deserves a spot on every serious cook’s bookshelf.” —Peter Mehan, author, co-founder of Lucky Peach“Like so many other enthusiastic eaters, I am fascinated with the flavors found in Korean cooking. . . . Sohui’s writing welcomes us like a family member to visit her earliest food memories, and she profoundly informs us with the nuanced skill of a natural teacher.” —Michael Anthony, author and executive chef, Grammercy Tavern“The delectably spiced, colorful Korean dishes in restaurants may seem overwhelming to the American home cook. No longer. In this very detailed and exquisitely illustrated cookbook, Sohui Kim combines knowledge from her Insa kitchen with down-to-earth savvy recalled from her family kitchen.” —Mimi Sheraton, author“The most useful cookbook released by a New York chef in 2018.” —Grub Street
Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard's Guide to Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and Sky
by Phoebe HowardBlue knows no bounds. “Through Howard’s eye, casual elegance meets sophisticated ease, which is revealed through several sea-inspired residences.” —Atlanta Homes & LifestylesFrom design expert (and interior design readers’ favorite) Phoebe Howard comes a new book focused on decorating with beautiful blue color schemes. Coastal Blues is a glorious decor book filled with inspiring images of beach houses, seacoast getaways, vacation cottages, and luxurious seaside manors. It is also a hardworking how-to-get-the-look book that offers solid interior design and styling advice. Featuring brand-new, never-before-published projects, every page reflects the ease and casual elegance of shoreline living. With chapters such as Sea Glass (brilliant blue color schemes), Indigo Bay (true blue schemes), and Ocean Mist (pale blue schemes), Phoebe Howard shows design lovers how to make the coastal style modern, fresh, and very much their own.“Incorporate blue and white into your kitchen and dining area by sticking with white cabinetry but adding splashes of cerulean, azure, and aquamarine on everything from curtains to counter stools, backsplash tiles to bowls. When designing with this classic color combo, you can’t have too much of a good thing.” —Maine Home + Design
Poison Arrows: North American Indian Hunting and Warfare
by David E. JonesA comprehensive survey of organic compounds used as poisons—on arrows and spears, in food, and even as insecticides—by numerous Native American tribes.Biological warfare is a menacing twenty-first-century issue, but its origins extend to antiquity. While the recorded use of toxins in warfare in some ancient populations is rarely disputed (the use of arsenical smoke in China, which dates to at least 1000 BC, for example) the use of &“poison arrows&” and other deadly substances by Native American groups has been fraught with contradiction. At last revealing clear documentation to support these theories, anthropologist David Jones transforms the realm of ethnobotany in Poison Arrows.Examining evidence within the few extant descriptive accounts of Native American warfare, along with grooved arrowheads and clues from botanical knowledge, Jones builds a solid case to indicate widespread and very effective use of many types of toxins. He argues that various groups applied them to not only warfare but also to hunting, and even as an early form of insect extermination. Culling extensive ethnological, historical, and archaeological data, Jones provides a thoroughly comprehensive survey of the use of ethnobotanical and entomological compounds applied in wide-ranging ways, including homicide and suicide. Although many narratives from the contact period in North America deny such uses, Jones now offers conclusive documentation to prove otherwise.A groundbreaking study of a subject that has been long overlooked, Poison Arrows imparts an extraordinary new perspective to the history of warfare, weaponry, and deadly human ingenuity.&“A unique contribution to the field of American Indian ethnology. . . . This information has never been compiled before, and I doubt that many ethnologists in the field have ever suspected the extent to which poison was used among North American Indians. This book significantly extends our understanding.&” —Wayne Van Horne, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Kennesaw State University
7-Day Menu Planner: Spring (UDig)
by Susan NicholsonNo fuss meal plans for low-stress, budget-friendly family menus to be enjoyed all spring long.Welcome to the 7-Day Menu Planner for the spring season. Spring is always a time for renewal, reflection and rejoicing in the fresh flowers and beautiful fruit and vegetables that adorn our tables. Spring menus tend to be lighter and more colorful. To inspire you, almost every week includes a photo of a recipe from that week and a shopping list for every day.Planning menus will change your life (for the better) forever. You won’t have that miserable felling as you stand in front of your open refrigerator and wonder “what’s for dinner?”To solve the dinner-dilemma, follow the menus, use the shopping list, and cook!Menu planning is not brain surgery or rocket science. All you need is a desire to eat healthier, save money, reduce stress and enjoy delicious meals with your family. You will also be the powerful master menu-planner for your household.Most of us don’t really hate to cook, we hate to plan what to cook. Just follow along with the easy menus and you’re on your way.
Where I Come From: Life Lessons from a Latino Chef
by Aarón SánchezAmerica’s most prominent Latino chef shares the story behind his food, his family, and his professional journey: “A delicious reading experience.” —Kirkus ReviewsBefore Chef Aaron Sanchez rose to fame on shows like MasterChef and Chopped, he was a restless Mexican-American son, raised by a fiercely determined and talented woman who was a successful chef and restaurateur in her own right—she is credited with bringing Mexican cuisine to the New York City dining scene. In many ways, Sanchez, who lost his father at a young age, was destined to follow in his mother Zarela’s footsteps. He spent nights as a child in his family’s dining room surrounded by some of the most influential chefs and restaurateurs in New York. At sixteen, needing direction, he was sent by his mother to work for renowned chef Paul Prudhomme in New Orleans. In this memoir, Sanchez delves into his formative years with remarkable candor, injecting his story with adrenaline and revealing how he fell in love with cooking and started a career in the fast-paced culinary world. Sanchez shares the invaluable lessons he learned from his upbringing and his training—both inside and outside the kitchen—and offers an intimate look into the chaotic and untraditional life of a professional chef and television personality. This memoir is Sanchez’s highly personal account of a fatherless Latino kid whose talent and passion took him to the top of his profession.“An absolute page-turner, with gritty stories and hilarious anecdotes that make you understand the man behind the restaurants and TV shows.” —Gordon Ramsay
A-Z of Sewing: The Ultimate Guide for Everyone From Sewing Beginners to Experts (A–Z of Needlecraft)
by Country BumpkinA comprehensive guide to everything you need to know to create beautiful garments whether you hand sew or use a machine.Aimed at anyone who has ever wanted to create their own garment from scratch or just fix a hem, A-Z of Sewing covers machine and hand sewing techniques, with over 180 sewing techniques explained. All techniques are meticulously demonstrated with step-by-step photographs to achieve a professional outcome. Readers are encouraged to develop their own creativity with plenty of hints and tips used by professional sewers. Includes sewing machine basics, equipment and supplies, working with patterns and fabrics and troubleshooting tips.
Cider Beans, Wild Greens, and Dandelion Jelly: Recipes from Southern Appalachia
by Joan E. AllerDown-home and delicious recipes from southern Appalachia, plus photos and tidbits on the region’s history and culture.There are many cookbooks about Southern cooking, but precious few celebrate the southern Appalachian food that has sustained mountain folk past and present. Thankfully, we now have Joan E. Aller’s Cider Beans, Wild Greens, and Dandelion Jelly.Featuring more than 150 recipes for down-home, soul-satisfying dishes, this is more than just a cookbook. Complete with passages on the history, places, and people of southern Appalachia, along with lush full-color photography of the food and scenery of the southern Appalachian Mountains, Cider Beans, Wild Greens, and Dandelion Jelly serves as both a cookbook and a guided tour of the local lore, traditions, and culture of this uniquely American region. “For all foodies and lovers of hearty food that feeds both body and soul, Joan Aller unearths a mother lode of southern Appalachian sustenance.” —Appalachian News
So Who's Counting?: The Little Quote Book About Growing Older and Still Kicking Ass
by Emily Luchetti Erin McHughInspiring quotes and advice to help readers see getting older as a time for reinvention and personal growth.“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you should have been.” —David Bowie So long nostalgia, and goodbye resignation! This book of quotes reminds us that growing old isn’t about slowing down and taking it easy—it’s a chance to ask, “What’s next?” After all, sixty is the new fifty, seventy’s the new sixty, and older is getting younger every day. With fun, forward-looking, and inspiring wisdom, So Who’s Counting? is the ideal gift for baby boomers, Gen Xers or anyone reaching a major age milestone. Instead of cloying sentimentality or the standard sagging-body-part jokes, it strikes the perfect balance of humor, guidance, reflection, bon mots. Quotes are divided into nine sections, such as “As Old as You Feel,” “Laughter: The Best Prescription,” and “Aged to Perfection.” So Who’s Counting? is all about aging with gusto and celebrating what lies ahead.
Christimas in Birmingham
by Tim HollisFor decades, the Christmas season in Birmingham was not complete without the sights and sounds of the retail district. During the season, the Magic City made magic with elaborate light displays and the Living Christmas Tree in Woodrow Wilson Park. Many remember the battling Santas of Loveman's and Pizitz, each vying for the hearts of the community. The elaborate Enchanted Forest dazzled shoppers on the sixth floor at Pizitz. In the 1940s, more than 200,000 people lined the streets each year to make merry for the Christmas Carnival parade. Author and local historian Tim Hollis celebrates the happy history of Birmingham's holiday season, reviving the traditions and festivities, the food and shopping of days gone by.
Understanding Abnormal Behavior
by Derald Wing Sue David Sue Stanley Sue Diane SueReflecting the latest trends in research and current events, Sue/Sue/Sue/Sue's UNDERSTANDING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR, 12th edition, delivers balanced coverage of psychopathology theories, research and clinical implications. Fully updated with DSM-5, it incorporates the Multipath Model of Mental Disorders to explain how biological, psychological, social and sociocultural factors interact to produce a mental disorder. A stronger focus on resilience emphasizes prevention and recovery. Highlighting the need for expanding conversations regarding race, ethnicity and social justice, the text continues to focus on the multicultural and diversity aspects of abnormal psychology and their intersection with current societal events. Real-world case studies bring chapter concepts to life. In addition, MindTap digital learning solution equips students with anytime, anywhere study tools.
Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems, and Skills
by William P. Statsky Pamela R. TepperStatsky/Tepper's INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM: PERSPECTIVES, PROBLEMS AND SKILLS, 9th Edition, provides paralegals with hands-on skills and real-world context to succeed. Skills covered in the book include identifying legal issues, breaking rules into elements, applying rules to facts, interviewing clients, investigating facts, digesting discovery documents, litigation assistance, researching the law, drafting documents and representing clients. Insights and examples help students understand ethical guidelines and cover efforts to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts and bar and paralegal associations. Case studies, technology updates and social media applications are included as well as tips about legal concepts and exercises. Fact patterns are followed and applied and Paralegal Perspectives provide insights into the profession and experiences of paralegals on the job.
Introduction to Global Business: Understanding the International Environment & Global Business Functions
by Leonard Bierman James W. Kolari L. Murphy Smith Antonio Arreola-Risa Julian E. Gaspar Texas A&M University Katherine T. Smith Corpus ChristiToday's global geopolitical and economic environment is complex and ever-changing with developments such as the rise of China to challenge U.S. world leadership. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL BUSINESS: UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT & GLOBAL BUSINESS, 3E explains these challenges objectively, in stages and using current examples to ensure students understand both theory and practice. This edition initially explains the overall global economy and how it operates within the framework and support of multilateral institutions in promoting open trade and market-oriented economic reforms. Students study topics such as the global impact of regional trade blocs, advances in information technology and the pandemic. The authors convey complex global topics using real examples and mini-cases focused on four main perspectives: culture, economics, ethics and information technology. MindTap digital resources help lay the foundation for understanding the functional areas of global business.
Human Heredity: Principles & Issues
by Michael R. CummingsHUMAN HEREDITY engages non-Biology majors with concepts and examples that they can apply to themselves, their families, and their work environment. Author Michael Cummings uses clear, concise language to explain the origin, nature, and amount of genetic diversity present in the human population and how that diversity has been shaped by natural selection. The artwork and accompanying digital resources support visual learners by teaching rather than merely illustrating the ideas under discussion. Examining the social, cultural, and ethical implications associated with the use of genetic technology, Cummings prepares students to become well-informed consumers of genetic-based health care services or providers of health care services. Available with InfoTrac® Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.
Financial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making
by Jefferson P. Jones Jay S. Rich Linda A. MyersRich/Jones/Myers' FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, 6th Edition, allows instructors to focus on why accounting matters and help students understand the relationship between accounting, financial statements and business decisions. Fundamental concepts are embedded in the reading, emphasizing the skill of reading and interpreting a company's annual report. The book's distinctive pedagogy guides readers through the basics quickly and independently, allowing instructors to focus class time on the use of accounting information in real-world companies. Real-world application leads to a more engaging class and prepares students for long-term professional success regardless of their major. The online learning platform CNOWv2 provides key practice opportunities with auto-graded assignments, detailed feedback, Excel Online activities and a vast video library to help students when they need it most.
A Community of Readers: A Thematic Approach to Reading
by Roberta Alexander Jan JarrellMindTap for Alexander/Jarrell's A Community of Readers: A Thematic Approach to Reading, 8th Edition, is a platform that propels students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course, so you can provide engaging content, challenge every learner and build student confidence. MindTap: Powered by You. Customize interactive syllabi to emphasize priority topics, then add your own material or notes to the eBook as desired. This outcomes-driven application gives you the tools needed to empower students and boost both understanding and performance.
Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures
by Raymond G. MiltenbergerThis text uses the principles of behavior modification to teach the procedures of behavior modification, illustrating them with key case studies and examples. Its precise, step-by-step approach includes practical information on the technologies used to measure and record behavior changes. BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES, Sixth Edition, also provides numerous opportunities for students to practice, including practice tests, application and misapplication exercises, and three quizzes at the end of every chapter.