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The Locked Tomb Mystery: and Other Stories
by Elizabeth PetersFour classic stories by the New York Times bestselling &“grandmaster&” of mystery, each paired with an incisive new introduction (Publishers Weekly). A thriller writer is embroiled in a real-life whodunit when a friend drops dead with her hatpin impaled in his back. The violation of a sealed West Bank tomb, its rock walls intact, provides a Thebes investigator with a mystifying conundrum. Two sisters take shelter in a shuttered old house at the end of a country road…only to discover they&’re not alone. And the author&’s most beloved characters, Amelia Peabody and Radcliff Emerson, make an appearance in a newly uncovered tale with a witty nod to Sherlock Holmes. The Locked Tomb Mystery presents an unforgettable quartet of short mysteries from one of the genre&’s greatest practitioners. An expanded edition of Peters&’s Mystery Stories, this volume includes the never-before-collected story, &“Vengeance of Sekhmet&”—along with a new preface by Barbara G. Mertz and new introductions to each story by mystery authors Tasha Alexander, Juliet Blackwell, and Daniel Stashower, and Egyptologist Salima Ikram.
Imperialism: Part Two of The Origins of Totalitarianism (The Origins of Totalitarianism #2)
by Hannah ArendtIn the second volume of The Origins of Totalitarianism, the political theorist traces the decline of European colonialism and the outbreak of WWI. Since it was first published in 1951, The Origins of Totalitarianism has been recognized as the definitive philosophical account of the totalitarian mindset. A probing analysis of Nazism, Stalinism, and the &“banality of evil&”, it remains one of the most referenced works in studies and discussions of totalitarian movements around the world.In this second volume, Imperialism, Dr. Hannah Arendt examines the cruel epoch of declining European colonial imperialism from 1884 to the outbreak of the First World War. Through portraits of Disraili, Cecil Rhodes, Gobineau, Proust, and T.E. Lawrence, Arendt illustrates how this era ended with the decline of the nation-state and the disintegration of Europe&’s class society. These two events, Arendt argues, generated totalitarianism, which in turn produced the Holocaust.&“The most original and profound—therefore the most valuable—political theorist of our times.&”—Dwight MacDonald, The New Leader
The Days When Birds Come Back: A Novel
by Deborah ReedThis tale of renovation and recovery is &“an emotionally satisfying novel about the lingering effects of trauma and how people deal with guilt.&”—Publishers Weekly June is in transition, reeling from her divorce and trying to stay sober. She returns to the Oregon coast where she grew up, and must decide what to do with her late and much-loved grandparents&’ charming cedar-shingled home, a place haunted by memories of her childhood. Jameson comes highly recommended to renovate the old house in preparation for selling it, and from their first contact, he senses a connection with June. He too is unmoored as he struggles to redefine his marriage in the aftermath of loss. But what can the future hold as long as they are gripped so firmly by the past? The Days When Birds Come Back, like the house itself, is a graceful testament to endurance, rebuilding, and the possibilities of coming home, from the acclaimed author of Things We Set on Fire and Pale Morning Light with Violet Swan. &“I don&’t believe I&’ve ever read such an exquisitely painful story that has on a daily basis so affected the way I interact with other humans, especially my dearest loved ones. This is a novel that makes me want to pay better attention.&”—Bonnie Nadzam, author of Lions and Lamb &“Reed&’s painterly descriptions of the Oregon coast are so vivid and real, so beautiful and lyrical that her writing is more like a visual art form.&” — Portland Tribune &“Achingly exquisite…a blindingly beautiful book&” — Caroline Leavitt, New York Times-bestselling author of With or Without You
In the Catskills: A Century of Jewish Experience in "The Mountains"
by Ed. Brown Phil, Ed. Brown Phil&“A nostalgic pastiche of fiction, memoir, photography, art, postcards, menus, etc., celebrating Jewish resort life in the Catskills.&”—Providence Journal With selections ranging from literature to song lyrics, this book highlights the Catskills experience over a century, and assesses its continuing impact on American music, comedy, food, culture, and religion. It features selections from such fiction writers as Isaac Bashevis Singer, Herman Wouk, Allegra Goodman and Vivian Gornick; and original contributions from historians, sociologists, and scholars of American and Jewish culture that trace the history of the region, the rise of hotels and bungalow colonies, the wonderful flavors of food and entertainment, and distinctive forms of Jewish religion found in the Mountains. What was life—the work, the play, the food, the romance—like at Catskills Mountains resorts? These very personal recollections capture the special sense of community and freedom that developed among Jewish families leaving the city behind for a summer vacation and enjoying a cultural space of their own. From &“Bingo by the Bungalow&” by Thane Rosenbaum to &“Young Workers in the Hotels&” by Phil Brown to &“Shoot the Shtrudel to Me Yudel&” by Henry Foner, this charming anthology captures an era that has had enormous impact on the Jewish experience and American culture as a whole. &“A warm, charming, and valuable work. Much of the writing is simply gorgeous.&”—Contemporary Sociology
Kevin Red Star: Crow Indian Artist
by Kitty Leaken Daniel GibsonThe life, work, and inspiration of the acclaimed Native American artist are explored in this beautifully illustrated book. Born and raised on the Crow reservation in southern Montana, Kevin Red Star celebrates the history and culture of the Crow Nation with his artwork. As a visual historian of his people, he explores traditional roots with a contemporary outlook, producing a body of work that is revered by galleries, museums, and collectors. Author Daniel Gibson and photographer Kitty Leaken showcase the talents of Red Star in this collection of artwork while also exploring his life and artistic development. Red Star&’s friends and family, his childhood on the reservation, and his time at the Institute of American Indian Arts and San Francisco Art Institute all feed into his iconoclastic and ever-evolving artwork.
Forgotten Continent: A History of the New Latin America
by Michael ReidThe bestselling primer on the social, political, and economic challenges facing Central and South America—now fully revised and updated. Ten years after its first publication, Michael Reid&’s bestselling survey of the state of contemporary Latin America has been wholly updated to reflect the new realities of the &“Forgotten Continent.&” The former Americas editor for the Economist, Reid suggests that much of Central and South America, though less poor, less unequal, and better educated than before, faces harder economic times now that the commodities boom of the 2000s is over. His revised, in-depth account of the region reveals dynamic societies more concerned about corruption and climate change, the uncertainties of a Donald Trump-led United States, and a political cycle that, in many cases, is turning from left-wing populism to center-right governments. This essential new edition provides important insights into the sweeping changes that have occurred in Latin America in recent years and indicates priorities for the future. &“[A] comprehensive and erudite assessment of the region . . . While the social and economic face of Latin America is becoming more attractive, political life remains ugly and, in some countries, is getting even uglier.&”—The Washington Post &“Excellent . . . a comprehensive primer on the history, politics, and culture of the hemisphere.&”—Francis Fukuyama, New York Times bestselling author &“Reid&’s book offers something valuable to both specialists and the general reading public . . . He writes of Latin America with great empathy, intelligence, and insight.&”—Hispanic American Historical Review
Corporate Superpower: Cultivating A Winning Culture For Your Business
by Oleg KonovalovWinner of the Readers&’ Favorite® silver medal! &“Can help your organization create the culture needed to move to the next level of success.&”—Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50, #1 Leadership Thinker, #1 Executive Coach in the World Culture is the soul of any organization, whether a gas station, church or international corporate powerhouse. A strong culture breeds loyalty, innovation, and success. A weak culture will breed cynicism, apathy, instability, and the eventual demise of the organization. Yet, culture is an often-overlooked aspect of business thinking and strategy. Positive culture can&’t be maintained without such critical factors as respect, job satisfaction, involvement, loyalty, shared affection, preparedness to change, and responsibility, which defines the engagement of everyone in an organization. Teamwork, innovativeness, professionalism, accountability, shared vision, and trust form the main asset of any organization, its metaphysical resources. They define the nature of psychological power residing in culture and have direct impact on a company&’s performance and achievement of its goals. Whether or not this potential is realized depends on how effectively it is exploited. In this book, a reader will learn what culture is, why it is important and how to fix it when it goes wrong. Leaders, management, as well as employees on the front lines will benefit from the discussion. This book is for those rising above the ordinary every day. &“This book is among the most comprehensive, insightful and educational books I have ever read on how to build a world-class culture. This a must read on this extremely critical topic.&”—John Spence, Top 100 Business Thought Leader & Small Business Influencer in the USA
Creating a Learning Society: A New Approach to Growth, Development, and Social Progress (Kenneth J. Arrow Lecture Series)
by Joseph E. Stiglitz Bruce C. Greenwald&“A superb new understanding of the dynamic economy as a learning society, one that goes well beyond the usual treatment of education, training, and R&D.&”—Robert Kuttner, author of The Stakes: 2020 and the Survival of American Democracy Since its publication Creating a Learning Society has served as an effective tool for those who advocate government policies to advance science and technology. It shows persuasively how enormous increases in our standard of living have been the result of learning how to learn, and it explains how advanced and developing countries alike can model a new learning economy on this example. Creating a Learning Society: Reader&’s Edition uses accessible language to focus on the work&’s central message and policy prescriptions. As the book makes clear, creating a learning society requires good governmental policy in trade, industry, intellectual property, and other important areas. The text&’s central thesis—that every policy affects learning—is critical for governments unaware of the innovative ways they can propel their economies forward. &“Profound and dazzling. In their new book, Joseph E. Stiglitz and Bruce C. Greenwald study the human wish to learn and our ability to learn and so uncover the processes that relate the institutions we devise and the accompanying processes that drive the production, dissemination, and use of knowledge . . . This is social science at its best.&”—Partha Dasgupta, University of Cambridge &“An impressive tour de force, from the theory of the firm all the way to long-term development, guided by the focus on knowledge and learning . . . This is an ambitious book with far-reaching policy implications.&”—Giovanni Dosi, director, Institute of Economics, Scuola Superiore Sant&’Anna &“[A] sweeping work of macroeconomic theory.&”—Harvard Business Review
The Big Book of One-Pot Dinners (Betty Crocker Big Books)
by Betty CrockerMore than 200 family-friendly, delicious recipes for complete meals made in one pot.With this book, home cooks have all they need to create mouth-watering one-pot dinners with ease. Filled with more than 200 tasty recipes and 100 full-color photos, it offers up meals like Slow Cooker Fire-Roasted Tomato Pot Roast, Hearty Chicken Pot Pie, and Curried Lentil and Vegetable Stew that are sure to become family favorites.Also included is an informative introduction to choosing and working with various types of cookware, and advice on techniques to make dinner a cinch. Plus, handy icons call out meatless options, crowd-pleasing solutions, and dishes that are lower in calorie count, making one-dish dinners a great choice for everyone. With a variety of flavors and pots, from skillets and saucepans to baking dishes and Dutch ovens, there is a complete dinner idea for every night of the week.
Humans Need Not Apply: A Guide to Wealth & Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
by Jerry KaplanAn &“intriguing, insightful&” look at how algorithms and robots could lead to social unrest—and how to avoid it (The Economist, Books of the Year). After decades of effort, researchers are finally cracking the code on artificial intelligence. Society stands on the cusp of unprecedented change, driven by advances in robotics, machine learning, and perception powering systems that rival or exceed human capabilities. Driverless cars, robotic helpers, and intelligent agents that promote our interests have the potential to usher in a new age of affluence and leisure—but as AI expert and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jerry Kaplan warns, the transition may be protracted and brutal unless we address the two great scourges of the modern developed world: volatile labor markets and income inequality. In Humans Need Not Apply, he proposes innovative, free-market adjustments to our economic system and social policies to avoid an extended period of social turmoil. His timely and accessible analysis of the promises and perils of AI is a must-read for business leaders and policy makers on both sides of the aisle. &“A reminder that AI systems don&’t need red laser eyes to be dangerous.&”—Times Higher Education Supplement &“Kaplan…sidesteps the usual arguments of techno-optimism and dystopia, preferring to go for pragmatic solutions to a shrinking pool of jobs.&”—Financial Times
Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies
by Christel Schmidt&“Explains Pickford&’s roles as not only a talented actress, but also as a philanthropist and industry leader who managed to end up her own producer.&” —Time Out In the early days of cinema, when actors were unbilled and unmentioned in credits, audiences immediately noticed Mary Pickford. Moviegoers everywhere were riveted by her magnetic talent and appeal as she rose to become cinema&’s first great star. In this engaging collection, co-published with the Library of Congress, an eminent group of film historians sheds new light on this icon&’s incredible life and legacy. Pickford emerges from the pages in vivid detail, revealed as a gifted actress, a philanthropist, and a savvy industry leader who fought for creative control of her films and ultimately became her own producer. With extensive photos and illustrations, this book paints a fascinating portrait of a key figure in American cinematic history. Includes over 200 photos, illustrations, and stills from the collections of the Library of Congress and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind (Pelican Ser.)
by Julian JaynesNational Book Award Finalist: &“This man&’s ideas may be the most influential, not to say controversial, of the second half of the twentieth century.&”—Columbus Dispatch At the heart of this classic, seminal book is Julian Jaynes's still-controversial thesis that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution but instead is a learned process that came about only three thousand years ago and is still developing. The implications of this revolutionary scientific paradigm extend into virtually every aspect of our psychology, our history and culture, our religion—and indeed our future. &“Don&’t be put off by the academic title of Julian Jaynes&’s The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind. Its prose is always lucid and often lyrical…he unfolds his case with the utmost intellectual rigor.&”—The New York Times &“When Julian Jaynes . . . speculates that until late in the twentieth millennium BC men had no consciousness but were automatically obeying the voices of the gods, we are astounded but compelled to follow this remarkable thesis.&”—John Updike, The New Yorker &“He is as startling as Freud was in The Interpretation of Dreams, and Jaynes is equally as adept at forcing a new view of known human behavior.&”—American Journal of Psychiatry
You Don't Have to Die to Go to Heaven: How to Find Guidance and Healing in the Spirit Realms
by Susan AllisonHow to use shamanic journeying to find comfort after loss, and transform your life. What if we really didn't have to die to go to heaven? What if we could prove to ourselves through direct experience that spirit worlds exist, that there is no death, that we are all immortal, and that our departed loved ones are fine? We can and they are. Dr. Susan Allison shows us how in this breakthrough book. She teaches how to go into shamanic trance and spirit travel to other realms to meet animal helpers, spirit allies, and gurus, divine teachers and loved ones. Using the information in this book, you can meet and connect or reconnect with your soul tribe. We can overcome our fear of death and feel comfort in knowing where our departed loved ones have gone. No one needs to wait to have a near-death experience before visiting a level of heaven; everyone can go now, meet with spirit allies, guides, and teachers, and transform their lives.
The Margaret Kerr Series: A Trust Betrayed, The Fire in the Flint, and A Cruel Courtship (The Margaret Kerr Series #1)
by Candace RobbThree novels about a woman&’s search for truth amid the Scottish struggle for independence by an author who &“puts the history back into historical mystery&” (Kirkus Reviews). This volume includes three novels of mystery and intrigue in thirteenth-century Scotland from the acclaimed author of the Owen Archer series: In A Trust Betrayed, Margaret Kerr searches for her missing husband after his disappearance in Edinburgh, but finds that the simmering rebellion has turned the ruined city into a web of lies and hidden motives that threaten anyone who digs too deep for the truth. In The Fire in the Flint, Margaret and her family become the target of a series of violent raids, but what the raiders are looking for remains a mystery. As Margaret becomes more deeply involved in the rebellion, attention turns to her mother, a seer who has had visions of the &“true king of Scotland.&” In A Cruel Courtship, Margaret heads to Stirling Castle on a mission to discover the fate of a young spy for the rebellion. As her travels bring her closer to the castle, however, she begins to have dreams—or are they visions?—of impending danger. The historic battle of Stirling Bridge is nearing, and the fate of Scotland rides on the outcome…Praise for the Margaret Kerr novels: &“With meticulous attention to historical details, from the soup Margaret eats to her characters&’ plaid clothing and the language they speak (there&’s a helpful glossary), the author lovingly re-creates medieval Edinburgh.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Robb&’s captivating blend of history and mystery vividly evokes medieval Scotland.&”—Booklist &“A satisfying read, full of interesting detail about the life and times in Scotland in the 13th century.&”—Aberdeen Press & Journal Together, these stories offer a richly detailed and beautifully written account of medieval Scotland and a young woman&’s awakening.
Beyond the Veil of Stars
by Robert ReedA mysterious change in the night sky leads to a new way to explore the universe in this science fiction adventure for fans of James Cameron&’s Avatar.The son of a UFO researcher, Agent Cornell Novak is the perfect candidate for a secret government project, where humans go through &“portals&” and emerge as aliens. Cornell crosses a portal with Porsche, and together they embark upon a bizarre odyssey. When he returns to Earth, Cornell realizes that his greatest challenge is yet to come, as he faces secrets more shattering than any of his encounters on the other side.A New York Times Notable Book from a Hugo Award–winning Author&“With a delightfully strange backdrop and so moving a human drama at its heart, this may be one of the best science-fiction novels of the year.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Best American Food Writing 2018 (The Best American Series)
by Ruth Reichl, Silvia KillingsworthSelected by Ruth Reichl, &“punchy and vibrant&” essays on food, its place on our tables, in our lives, and in our world (Publishers Weekly). The twenty-eight pieces in this volume are about food, yet touch on every pillar of society: from the sense memories that connect a family, to the scientific tinkering that gives us new snacks to share, to the intersections of culinary culture with some of our most significant political issues. Included among other essays are: &“Revenge of the Lunch Lady&” by Jane Black, food writer for the Washington Post, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal&“How Driscoll&’s Reinvented the Strawberry&” by Dana Goodyear, author of Anything that Moves&“Who Owns Uncle Ben?&” by Shane Mitchell, James Beard Award winner and Saveur contributing editor&“Is Dinner for Two Worth $1,000?&” by Jonathan Gold, Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times restaurant critic At times a celebration, at times a critique, at times a wondrous reverie, The Best American Food Writing 2018 is brimming with delights both circumspect and sensuous. Dig in! &“For pure food writing fun, it&’s hard to beat Baxter Holmes&’s &‘The NBA&’s Secret Sandwich Addiction,&’ which will have readers first laughing incredulously and then hungrily craving a PB&J on plain white bread. Thoughtful and educational, enticing and entertaining, this collection has something for everyone.&”—Publishers Weekly
A Time to Cook: Dishes from My Southern Sideboard (Time To Ser.)
by James T. Farmer IIIThe Southern lifestyle guru and Wall Street Journal bestselling author &“harvests his garden for a bountiful feast made for every season&” (Savannah Magazine). Southern food is more than cornbread, biscuits, and fried chicken. Cook and designer James Farmer, known as &“a Martha Stewart of the South,&” revamps the menu with his own twists on traditional Southern dishes (ergo, Peach and Pecan Chicken Salad, Collard Cole Slaw, Plum and Persimmon Pork Tenderloin). Stitched together with a combination of tradition and nostalgia, Farmer&’s dishes are updated for today&’s lifestyle without sacrificing the scrumptious delight that is the hallmark of Southern foods, all using what is fresh and best, gleaned from the land and garden and steeped in heritage. Praise for James T. Farmer and his books &“A Southern gentleman who&’s just as charming in the garden as he is in the kitchen. He&’s compiled all his botanical experiences into A Time to Plant.&”—Harper&’s Bazaar &“A Time to Cook, A Time to Plant and A Time to Celebrate are titles of three of his books that inspire readers to cultivate, decorate and salivate over their own efforts in the kitchen. His books contain descriptive text combined with colorful photographs and garden-to-table recipes.&”—The Virginian-Pilot
Maria Montessori: A Biography
by Rita KramerThe definitive biography of a physician, feminist, social reformer, educator, and one of the most influential, and controversial women of the 20th century. Maria Montessori effected a worldwide revolution in the classroom. She developed a new method of educating the young and inspired a movement that carried it into every corner of the world. This is the story of the woman behind the public figure—her accomplishments, her ideas, and her passions. Montessori broke the mold imposed on women in the nineteenth century and forged a new one, first for herself and eventually for those who came after her. Against formidable odds she became the first woman to graduate from the medical school of the University of Rome and then devoted herself to the condition of children considered uneducable at the time. She developed a teaching method that enabled them to do as well as normal children, a method which then led her to found a new kind of school—the Casa dei Bambini, or House of Children—which gained her worldwide fame and still pervades classrooms wherever young children learn. This biography is not only the story of a groundbreaking feminist but a vital chapter in the history of education.&“Highly recommended for educators, parents, and moderate feminists who seek inspiration from one of the most accomplished women of this or any other age.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Empress of Tempera
by Alex DolanFrom the author of The Euthanist—&“A mysterious painting, dark family secrets, and a decades-old vendetta intertwine in [this] lush art-world thriller.&”* Paire Anjou came to New York to be an artist, but thus far has only achieved an artist boyfriend—the enfant terrible of the art world, Derek Rosewood. On her way to his show, where his controversial paintings will be on display, Paire sees an older man on the sidewalk, looking into the window of the Fern Gallery, gazing intently at a painting, and sobbing. As Paire approaches him, the man stabs himself in the chest. The painting that inspired the suicide is a one-off for the gallery—the last-known surviving work of a dissident Chinese artist named Qi. An empress, dressed in red, sits imperiously and stares out at the viewer. Paire is but one of the people who stare back, joined by hundreds, from around the world, flocking to the Fern Gallery to observe and obsess over the Empress. The Empress inspires lust and panic, rage and greed. When Paire starts digging into the backstory of the painting, and its artist, she unravels a tale of profound betrayal and a vengeance that spans generations. She also sets in motion the painting's final heist, a swirling morass of bribery, theft, and murder, drawing Paire deeper and deeper into the underside of the art world, where the greatest works inspire the most vicious of crimes.&“An engrossing and fascinating tale with a shocking conclusion that I didn&’t see coming.&”—*Laura McHugh, award-winning author of The Weight of Blood and The Wolf Wants In
At Home with Natalie: Simple Recipes for Healthy Living from My Family's Kitchen to Yours
by Ann Volkwein Natalie MoralesEasy and delicious recipes for busy families from the TODAY show&’s West Coast anchor and host of NBC&’s Access.As the beloved and longtime news anchor and co-host of the TODAY show, current West Coast anchor of the TODAY show, host of Access, and co-host of Access Live, as well as the mother of two young boys, Natalie Morales knows how hard it can be night after night to get a healthful dinner on the table that the whole family will enjoy. Morales was born in Taiwan to a Brazilian mother and Puerto Rican father, and she lived around the world as a child—Panama, Spain, and Brazil. That multicultural experience fed her love for good food, but it&’s her experience as a working mom that taught her how to cook on the run and keep her recipes healthful. The result is a personal collection of 125 recipes Morales makes at home for her family, including Chicken in Garlic Sauce, Grilled Chimichurri Soy Steak, Sweet and Spicy Slow Roasted Pork, and Pesto Shrimp with Lemon Pepper Fettuccine.&“For years I&’ve enjoyed Natalie Morales in the mornings. With this book, I can enjoy her three meals a day.&”—Giada De Laurentiis&“Natalie&’s vibrancy for life, food, and her culture make this cookbook one that everyone should own!&”—Jenna Bush Hager, contributing correspondent for NBC News and editor-at-large for Southern Living&“I&’ve sat around Natalie&’s cozy kitchen table many times, and this book is a bog ol&’ dose of heart and home.&”—Kit Hoover, cohost on Access Hollywood Live
The Bowery: A History of Grit, Graft and Grandeur
by Eric FerraraThe cultural and criminal history of downtown Manhattan comes to life in this far-reaching exploration of a legendary street. Originally a Lenape trail running the length of Manhattan Island, The Bowery has become one of the most notorious streets in America. Developed in stages by the Dutch, the British, and then Americans, this stretch of street has continually risen from its own ashes, experiencing a seemingly endless cycle of popularity, poverty and prosperity. The Bowery has been celebrated as a haven of culture, entertainment, and theatre. But is has just as often been denigrated as New York's "skid row." Home to bums, bohemians, criminals, artists, performers, and the rich and poor alike, The Bowery has attracted the most diverse population of any place in New York City's history. Travel down the Bowery with New York City historian Eric Ferrara, as he explores its rich, fascinating, and at times, troubling past.
The Winemaker's Hand: Conversations on Talent, Technique, and Terroir (Arts and Traditions of the Table Perspectives on Culinary History)
by Natalie BerkowitzMore than 40 vintners from across America and around the world reveal their winemaking secrets in this collection of fascinating interviews. In The Winemaker&’s Hand, professional winemakers from Napa Valley to the Finger Lakes and from Chile to Italy share their personal approach to the ancient—yet constantly evolving—craft of winemaking. In candid discussions, they reveal how a combination of talent, passion, and experience shape the outcome of their individual wines. Wine and food writer Natalie Berkowitz interviews winemakers from small family wineries as well as large corporations that produce bottles in the hundreds of thousands. They discuss familiar and unfamiliar grape varietals, local terroirs, and the vagaries of Mother Nature—as well as how new technologies are revolutionizing historic winemaking practices. Complete with personal recipes, maps of winemaking regions, and an aroma wheel capturing the vast array of wine's complex flavors and aromas, The Winemaker&’s Hand is a globe-hopping tour through the world of wine.
My Old Confederate Home: A Respectable Place for Civil War Veterans
by Rusty Williams&“A welcomed addition to the growing literature on the care of disabled Civil War veterans . . . cleverly conceived, ably crafted and eloquently written.&” —R.B. Rosenburg, author of Living Monuments In the wake of America&’s Civil War, homeless, disabled, and destitute veterans began appearing on the sidewalks of southern cities and towns. In 1902 Kentucky&’s Confederate veterans organized and built the Kentucky Confederate Home, a luxurious refuge in Pewee Valley for their unfortunate comrades. Until it closed in 1934, the Home was a respectable—if not always idyllic—place where disabled and impoverished veterans could spend their last days in comfort and free from want. In My Old Confederate Home, Rusty Williams frames the lively history of the Kentucky Confederate Home with the stories of those who built, supported, and managed it: a daring cavalryman-turned-bank-robber, a senile ship captain, a prosperous former madam, and a small-town clergyman whose concern for the veterans cost him his pastorate. Each chapter is peppered with the poignant stories of men who spent their final years as voluntary wards of an institution that required residents to live in a manner which reinforced the mythology of a noble Johnny Reb and a tragic Lost Cause. Based on thorough research utilizing a range of valuable resources, including the Kentucky Confederate Home&’s operational documents, contemporary accounts, unpublished letters, and family stories, My Old Confederate Home reveals the final, untold chapter of Kentucky&’s Civil War history. &“Teems with humanity. Williams has a storyteller&’s gist for making historical characters come alive . . . It offers a new angle on the South&’s Lost Cause.&” —Charles Reagan Wilson, author of The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture
Virgin Vegan: Everyday Recipes for Satisfying Your Appetite
by Donna Kelly Anne TegtmeierQuick and easy, tasty, vegan comfort food recipes for every meal of the day—plus condiments and sauces! New followers of a plant-based diet are often overwhelmed with the ingredients, recipes, and choices of a vegan lifestyle. And they often miss their favorite dishes from their old way of eating. Donna and Anne have created a cookbook that explains terms and new food items along with taking common comfort foods and quick recipes and making them vegan approved. With more than 100 recipes that include Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes, Potato Corn Chowder, All-American Meatless Loaf, Mac and Cashew Cheese, and Chocolate Decadence Cheesefake, you are sure to make dining a pleasure.
Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty
by Stephen BrumwellA historian examines how a once-ardent hero of the American Revolutionary cause became its most dishonored traitor. General Benedict Arnold&’s failed attempt to betray the fortress of West Point to the British in 1780 stands as one of the most infamous episodes in American history. In the light of a shining record of bravery and unquestioned commitment to the Revolution, Arnold&’s defection came as an appalling shock. Contemporaries believed he had been corrupted by greed; historians have theorized that he had come to resent the lack of recognition for his merits and sacrifices. In this provocative book Stephen Brumwell challenges such interpretations and draws on unexplored archives to reveal other crucial factors that illuminate Arnold&’s abandonment of the revolutionary cause he once championed. This work traces Arnold&’s journey from enthusiastic support of American independence to his spectacularly traitorous acts and narrow escape. Brumwell&’s research leads to an unexpected conclusion: Arnold&’s mystifying betrayal was driven by a staunch conviction that America&’s best interests would be served by halting the bloodshed and reuniting the fractured British Empire. &“Gripping… In a time when charges of treason and disloyalty intrude into our daily politics, Turncoat is essential reading.&”—R. R. B. Bernstein, City College of New York &“The most balanced and insightful assessment of Benedict Arnold to date. Utilizing fresh manuscript sources, Brumwell reasserts the crucial importance of human agency in history.&”—Edward G. Lengel, author of General George Washington &“An incisive study of the war and the very meaning of the American Revolution itself…. The defining portrait of Arnold for the twenty-first century.&”—Francis D. Cogliano, author of Revolutionary America