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The Edge of Reason: A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational World
by Julian BagginiAn urgent defense of reason, the essential method for resolving—or even discussing—divisive issues: &“A timely masterpiece.&”—Patricia S. Churchland, author of Touching a Nerve Reason, long held as the highest human achievement, is under siege. According to Aristotle, the capacity for reason sets us apart from other animals, yet today it has ceased to be a universally admired faculty. Rationality and reason have become political, disputed concepts, subject to easy dismissal. Julian Baggini argues eloquently that we must recover our reason and reassess its proper place, neither too highly exalted nor completely maligned. Rationality does not require a cold, sterile worldview—it simply involves the application of critical thinking wherever thinking is needed. Addressing such major areas of debate as religion, science, politics, psychology, and economics, the author calls for commitment to the notion of a &“community of reason,&” where disagreements are settled by debate and discussion, not brute force or political power. Baggini&’s insightful book celebrates the power of reason, our best hope—indeed our only hope—for dealing with the intractable quagmires of our time. &“The toxic gloating of &‘gut feelings,&’ hateful politics and heart-over-head attacks on good sense urgently need an antidote. Baggini has risen to the occasion…compelling.&”—Patricia S. Churchland, author of Conscience: The Origins of Moral Intuition
Chat Love (Chat Love Ser.)
by Justine FaethA novel that proves the Big Apple is ripe for dating. &“If you enjoyed Sex and the City, this book is for you.&”—Chick Lit PlusCity girl Lucia is having trouble finding a man. With a few nudges from her friends, she decides to try out Chat Love, an online dating service for New Yorkers. Hilarity ensues with one disastrous date after another . . . where do these men come from? Mars? Certainly not Manhattan! She finally meets someone from work who is almost perfect, but decides to move on as he&’s still seeing other women. She keeps in contact with a man named Jack on the Chat Love site. Could he be the one? What about her love interest at work? Will Lucia and her tight group of gals ever find love? Chat Love will give you something to talk about!&“Surprisingly riveting and entertaining to read . . . I got completely hooked on this funny, exhilarating love story.&”—Diary of a Book Fiend&“This book possesses the perfect blend of wit, romance, and feel-good vibes, which is why we think it&’s the perfect read for a honeymoon excursion. We know you&’ll be busy enjoying the love of your life, but for those down times on the beach when you&’re looking for something to relax with and indulge in, join Lucia in Chat Love as she goes through her own journey in looking for the one.&”—Sophisticated Weddings&“The characters were well-written, and I think the plot will resonate with anyone who has ever tried online dating. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a funny, light romance.&”—Lindsey&’s Library
101 Things To Do With Eggs (101 Things To Do With)
by Toni PatrickRecipes by the dozens for omelets, quiches, wraps, burritos, and more! Toni Patrick, author of 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles, turns her attention to the versatile, protein-packed, nutrient-rich egg—and offers creative recipes for omelets, frittatas, burritos, sandwiches, and wraps, along with quiches, casseroles, desserts, and those favorite egg standbys—scrambled, poached, and fried. Put on your apron and give these recipes a try: Cinnamon Bread CustardCrab and Asparagus FrittataGreen Chili BurritosSouthern-Style Eggs BenedictSpinach and Asiago QuicheWild Rice Scrambled Eggs Eggnog Bread Pudding, and many more
Smooth Talker: Trail Of Death
by Steve JacksonAs seen on Investigation Discovery&’s Epic Mysteries series—from the New York Times bestselling author who &“writes with muscle and heart&” (Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author). One morning in July 1974, Anita Andrews, the owner and bartender at Fagiani&’s Cocktail Lounge in Napa, California, was found dead in her bar—raped, beaten, and stabbed to death in a bloody frenzy. Meanwhile a month after Anita&’s murder, young Michele Wallace, was driving down a road in the mountains near Crested Butte, Colorado, when she gave two stranded motorists, including a man named Roy, a ride. She was never seen alive again. Fourteen years later, Charlotte Sauerwin, engaged to be married, met a smooth-talking man at a Laundromat in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The next evening, her body was found in the woods; she&’d been raped, tortured, and her throat slashed. The three murders would remain unsolved, eating at the hearts, minds and lives of the women&’s families, friends and communities. Then in the early 1990s, a rookie Gunnison County sheriff&’s investigator named Kathy Young began looking into the Wallace case and identified a suspect named Roy Melanson, a serial rapist from Texas. It would lead her and other investigators looking into murders and rapes in other states to a serial killer who struck again and again with seeming impunity. Smooth Talker is the story of Melanson, his depredations, and the intrepid police work that went into bringing him to justice not just in Colorado, but California and Louisiana. &“Steve Jackson is one of the greats in the true crime author world.&”—C.L. Swinney, bestselling author of The Peninsula Serial Killer
Microgreens: A Guide to Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens
by Eric Franks Jasmine RichardsonPerk up your garden, your cooking, and your health with this &“comprehensive look at microgreens&”—from arugula to Tokyo Bekana—includes recipes (City Bitty Farm). Dubbed a culinary buzzword by National Public Radio, microgreens—vegetables harvested soon after sprouting—have become one of the hottest food trends. With simple instruction, Microgreens teaches how to plant, grow, and harvest microgreens from one&’s own garden. The small amount of space needed to grow microgreens—a porch, patio, deck, or balcony will do—allows anyone to easily incorporate them into their daily meals, and the greens&’ nutritional potency make them a must-eat in a healthy diet. Includes the microgreens: amaranth, arugula, basil, beet, broccoli, celery, chard, cilantro, cress, endive, mustard, pac choi, pea, purple cabbage, radish, and Tokyo Bekana.
Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss, and Luck
by Gary NoyFrom the author of Hellacious California!, deeply human stories of the California Gold Rush generation, full of brutality, tragedy, humor, and prosperity.In less than ten years, more than 300,000 people made the journey to California, some from as far away as Chile and China. Many of them were dreamers seeking a better life, like Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, who eventually became the first African American judge, and Eliza Farnham, an early feminist who founded California's first association to advocate for women's civil rights. Still others were eccentrics—perhaps none more so than San Francisco's self-styled king, Norton I, Emperor of the United States.As Gold Rush Stories relates the social tumult of the world rushing in, so too does it unearth the environmental consequences of the influx, including the destructive flood of yellow ooze (known as &“slickens&”) produced by the widespread and relentless practice of hydraulic mining. In the hands of a native son of the Sierra, these stories and dozens more reveal the surprising and untold complexities of the Gold Rush.&“Seamlessly fuses academic rigor, original reporting and emotional intensity into one meditation on an era.... If the task of the historian is to be faithful to lost truths, then Noy's latest exploration succeeds on every level, and does so in a way that will keep readers wanting to dig deeper into the past.&”—Scott Thomas Anderson, Sierra Lodestar &“An original and lively look at all the usual suspects, plus bears, weather, women, Joaquín, disappointment and dissipation…. Exhaustively researched and highly entertaining.&”—JoAnn Levy, author of They Saw the Elephant: Women in the California Gold Rush
Hidden History of Long Island (Hidden History)
by Richard PanchykTrue stories, fun facts, and photos that reveal the little-known secrets of New York&’s Long Island. Long Island&’s history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions, and colorful characters. From Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly a plane on the island, to Earle Ovington, who carried the country&’s first airmail, the area has been known as the cradle of aviation. Millionaire William K. Vanderbilt&’s Long Island Motor Parkway, remnants of which still remain, was the nation's first highway. The desolate ruins of an exiled Albanian king&’s estate lie in the midst of the woods of the Muttontown Preserve. Captain William Kidd, pirate chaser turned pirate, is rumored to have buried treasure on the island. With these stories and more, Richard Panchyk reveals the rapidly vanishing traces of Long Island&’s intriguing history. &“Amazing and unknown historical gems.&”—Queens Gazette
The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts: Apparitions, Spirits, Spectral Lights and Other Hauntings of History and Legend (The Weiser Field Guide)
by Raymond BucklandA reference guide to the otherworld—includes illustrations. From battlefield and biblical ghosts to poltergeists and orbs, The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts examines categories and subcategories of ghosts across time and cultures, including commonalities and misconceptions. Stories of encounters, legendary ghosts, and haunted places are all covered in this beautifully illustrated compendium, a veritable A-Z of the otherworld. The Weiser Field Guide to Ghosts is concise and comprehensive—and also includes practical tips on ghost hunting and suggested further reading.
Your Republic Is Calling You
by Young-ha KimThis psychological thriller of a North Korean spy living in Seoul is &“perhaps the most intriguing and accomplished Korean fiction yet to appear in English&” (Kirkus). Foreign film importer Kim Ki-Yong is a family man with a wife and daughter. Living a prosperous life in Seoul, South Korea, he&’s an aficionado of Heineken, soccer, and sushi. But he is also a North Korean spy who has been living among his enemies for twenty-one years. Then, after more than a decade of silence from the home office, he receives a mysterious email stating that he has one day to return to headquarters. But is the message really from Pyongyang—or has he been discovered? And if the message is real, is he being called home to receive new orders or to be executed for a lack of diligence? Spanning the course of a single day, Your Republic Is Calling You delves deep into a gripping family secret to ask whether we ever truly know the people we love. Mining the political and cultural transformations of South Korea since the 1980s, author Young-ha Kim confronts moral questions on small and large scales. &“This intense novel&’s bristling plot—confined to the events of a single day—ironically echoes that of Joyce&’s masterpiece Ulysses.&”—Kirkus
Modern Bee: 13 Quilts to Make with Friends
by Lindsay ConnerOrganize a modern quilting bee with these 13 projects that spark creativity, build skills, and connect you with others.Modern Bee―13 Quilts to Make with Friends by Lindsay Conner features 13 projects for a virtual one-year quilting bee. Crafted with a modern aesthetic, the patterns are inspired by traditional quilt blocks as well as bits and pieces of daily life. As you quilt along with this book from month to month, you'll master sewing techniques elevating in difficulty―from easy to advanced. Each project is comprised of block instructions and a pattern to finish a full-size quilt. You'll also find a comprehensive section on quilting basics and plenty of tips on organizing your own virtual bee.&“A modern bee: quilters connect only by Internet and snail mail, each month a &“host&” chooses a block, others work that block to return to the &“host&” for assembly.... Conner, a writer/editor/quilter/blogger, produces a well-crafted guidebook based on her online bee, the Mod Stitches. Members designed a baker&’s dozen patterns—one for each month, plus one for gift-giving or charity fundraising—that would work well for the modern bee as well as for individual quilters.&”—Publishers Weekly
Leavenworth Seven: The Deadly 1931 Prison Break (True Crime Ser.)
by Kenneth M LaMasterThe infamous escape from the maximum security federal prison is recounted in gripping detail in this Depression Era true crime history. On December 11, 1931, chaos erupted behind the limestone walls of Leavenworth Penitentiary as seven desperate men put months of planning into action. Aided by notorious gangsters Frank Nash, George "Machine Gun" Kelly and Thomas James Holden, these convicts enacted one of the most legendary prison breaks in history, blazing a path to freedom with stolen cars and terrorized hostages. But their audacious escape was only the beginning. Across Kansas, anyone who could carry a gun and knew the terrain quickly picked up the pursuit. In Leavenworth Seven, historian and Kansas native Kenneth LaMaster recounts the incredible story through first-person accounts, news reports, and official FBI files.
The Winter's Child
by Cassandra ParkinA woman&’s desperation over her long-missing son leads her into dark places: &“A stunning, beautifully disturbing mystery.&”—Foreword Reviews Five years ago, Susannah Harper&’s teenage son Joel went missing without a trace. Bereft of her son, and then abandoned by her husband, Susannah tries to accept that she may never know for certain what has happened to her lost loved ones. But then, on the last night of Hull Fair, a Roma fortune-teller makes an eerie prediction—on Christmas Eve, Joel will finally come back to her. Soon, Susannah is drawn into a world of psychics and charlatans, half-truths and hauntings, friendships and betrayals—forcing her to confront the buried truths of her family&’s past… &“Parkin is best at dramatizing the tension between the rational and irrational sides of her heroine&’s mind.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Utterly addictive.&”—Louise Beech, award-winning author of I Am Dust
Let It Bang: A Young Black Man's Reluctant Odyssey into Guns
by RJ YoungA young black man&’s funny and searing quest to learn to shoot, and a fascinating odyssey into race, guns, and self-protection in America. The most RJ Young knew about guns was that they could get him killed. Until, recently married to a white woman and in desperate need of a way to relate to his gun-loving father-in-law, Young does the unimaginable: he accepts Charles&’s gift of a Glock. Despite, or because of, the racial rage and fear he experiences among white gun owners (&“Ain&’t you supposed to be shooting a basketball?&”), Young determines to get good, really good, with a gun. Let It Bang is the compelling story of the author&’s unexpected obsession—he eventually becomes an NRA-certified pistol instructor—and of his deep dive into the heart of America&’s gun culture: what he sees as the domino effect of white fear, white violence, black fear, rinse, repeat. Young&’s original reporting on shadow industries like US Law Shield, which insures and defends people who report having shot someone in self-defense, and on the newly formed National African American Gun Association, gives powerful insight into the dynamic. Through indelible profiles, Young brings us up to the current rocketing rise in gun ownership among black Americans, most notably women.Let It Bang is an original look at American gun culture from the inside and the other side—and, most movingly, the story of a young black man&’s hard-won nonviolent path to self-protection. &“We need more books like this: personal, emotional meditations on gun ownership…showing us all the ways in which guns take on meaning for people, and what happens when those meanings collide.&”—Pacific Standard
The Francis Bacon Mysteries Volume Two: Nights in Berlin, Afternoons in Paris, and Mornings in London (The Francis Bacon Mysteries)
by Janice LawThe Lambda Literary Award–winning historical mystery series featuring the real-life British painter continues with three prequels set in Europe between the wars. In this second trilogy that predates the first in Janice Law&’s award-winning Francis Bacon series, the Edgar Award–nominated author once again delightfully reimagines the famous and flamboyant Irish-born British painter as an &“artist-sleuth . . . unflappable and acidly witty&” as he courts danger, solves murders, and navigates international intrigue (Booklist). Nights in Berlin: In this first prequel, set in 1927, sixteen-year-old Francis is sent by his father to live with his uncle in Berlin as punishment for his flirtations with boys at school. But when Francis arrives, he finds Uncle Lastings welcoming countless men into his hotel room—some for pleasure, others to be recruited for the fight against Bolshevism. When the Nazis send Lastings fleeing for his life, Francis is left alone, penniless, and hunted, with only his keen sense of hedonism to distract him from a city that gets more menacing every night. Afternoons in Paris: Escaping Germany, young Francis finds refuge—and inspiration—in the cafés of Paris. But his peaceful life as a budding artist is short-lived when he hears gunshots and sees a Russian émigré cut down by an assassin. To escape murderous Russians, Francis must flee to the countryside and eventually lays low with an avant-garde theater company. When Uncle Lastings appears in Paris up to his old tricks, Francis will find himself once again pulled into a deadly game of international espionage. Mornings in London: The final volume in Law&’s prequel trilogy comes full circle, with Francis returning to England. As much as Francis loves the nightclubs and back alleys of swinging Soho, he&’s put aside his distaste for the pastoral life to rescue his favorite cousin, Poppy, a spirited young debutante who&’s fallen for one Freddie Bosworth, an accused blackmailer with a love for Mussolini and more than one dark secret. When the cousins find Freddie on the manor grounds with his throat slit, Francis has another murder to solve.
Knickerbocker's History of New York: Complete
by Washington IrvingThis nineteenth-century novel by the author of Rip Van Winkle offers a satirical history of New York, from the creation of the world to the fall of New Amsterdam.Washington Irving&’s debut novel, Knickerbocker&’s History of New York was an immediate sensation when it was first published in 1809. Posing as the work of a fictional Dutch historian named Dietrich Knickerbocker, it both catapulted Irving&’s literary reputation and established the &“Father Knickerbocker&” character as a popular icon of New York. Knickerbocker discusses the development of New Netherland, the seventeenth-century Dutch colony, with a special focus on New Amsterdam, the settlement located on present-day Manhattan. The thoroughly tongue-in-cheek chronicle contains &“among many surprising and curious matters, the unutterable ponderings of Walter the Doubter, the disastrous projects of William the Testy, and the chivalric achievements of Peter [Stuyvesant] the Headstrong.&”
A History of Spiritualism and the Occult in Salem: The Rise of Witch City
by Maggi Smith-DaltonAn elucidation of the Spiritualism movement in Salem in the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries. Salem, Massachusetts, is the quintessential New England town, with its cobbled streets and strong ties to the sea. With the notoriety of the Salem witch trials, the city's reputation has been irrevocably linked to the occult. However, few know the history behind the religion of Spiritualism and the social movement that took root in this romanticized land. At the turn of the century, seers, mediums and magnetic healers all hoped to connect to the spiritual world. The popularity of Spiritualism and renewed interest in the occult blossomed out of an attempt to find an intellectual and emotional balance between science and religion. Learn of early converts, the role of the venerable Essex Institute and the psychic legacy of &“Moll&” Pitcher. Historian Maggi Smith-Dalton delves into Salem&’s exotic history, unraveling the beginnings of Spiritualism and the rise of the Witch City.
You've Totally Got This!
by Frances MacleodA beautifully designed collection of hand-lettered inspirational quotes for more than a year of Motivational Mondays. Sometimes all we need is a little nudge: this book serves as inspiration for those facing new beginnings, a sudden change, or just a whole lot to do. You&’ve Totally Got This! gives you the encouragement you need with such quotes as: · &“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.&” · &“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.&” (Mary Oliver) · &“Just say yes and you&’ll figure it out afterwards.&” (Tina Fey) · &“You don&’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.&” (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) · &“Opportunity is missed by people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.&” · &“I have not failed. I&’ve just found 10,000 ways that won't work.&” (Thomas Edison) · &“Don't compare your beginning to someone else&’s middle.&” (Tim Hiller) Great for grads, creatives, and entrepreneurs: every spread is like a greeting card, so this delightful volume serves as a stand-alone championing or as the perfect finishing touch to a gift.
Comanche Eagle: The Comanche Series - Book Two (The Comanche Series #2)
by Sara OrwigUSA Today-Bestselling Author: Agreeing to a marriage of convenience for the sake of a motherless child, a woman finds herself conflicted by desire… When Travis Black Eagle loses his wife in childbirth, he storms the doctor&’s home and demands justice. Crystal Spencer, the small town&’s Justice of the Peace, knows she can&’t be forced to marry Travis because of the doctor—her brother&’s—mistake. But her own integrity won&’t allow her to let an innocent child go motherless, nor can her heart deny the intense feelings she has for Travis. What begins as a marriage of convenience soon grows into a consuming love and a tormenting conflict. For Travis has seen far too many injustices to have faith in the law—the very law that is Crystal&’s responsibility to uphold… &“One of the top romance authors.&”—RT Book Reviews
Helsinki Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Leena Lehtolainen Pekka Hiltunen Riikka Ala-Harja&“The 14 stories in this Akashic noir anthology provide a bizarre and gruesome window into this outwardly tranquil and snow-covered city of Helsinki.&”—Publishers Weekly In Akashic Books&’s acclaimed series of original noir anthologies, each book comprises all new stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Now, the spotlight is on Finland and its southern capital of Helsinki, a city &“synonymous with noir. There is a darkness in the Finnish soul, perhaps echoing the country&’s long winter nights, that lends itself to tales of horror and degenerate behavior&” (Reviewing the Evidence). This anthology features brand-new stories by Leena Lehtolainen, Johanna Holmström, James Thompson, Antti Tuomainen, Jesse Itkonen, Joe L. Murr, Jukka Petäjä, Tapani Bagge, Pekka Hiltunen, Teemu Käskinen, Tuomas Lius, Riikka Ala-Harja, Karo Hämäläinen, and Jarkko Sipila. &“True fans of the macabre will enjoy some of the more disturbing tales, such as Jukka Petäjä&’s &‘Snowy Sarcophagus,&’ in which the bodies of two women are discovered preserved in life-size snowmen, and Antti Tuomainen&’s &‘The Script,&’ which is told from the point of view of a Finnish film and television producer who also happens to be a serial rapist . . . Readers should be prepared to keep the lights on at night after finishing this unnerving collection.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Every story is atmospheric . . . and every one has a neat sting at the end . . . The best and blackest in the noir series yet, and a treat for short story fans. Highly recommended.&”—promotingcrime.blogspot.com
Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley (Screen Classics)
by Jeffrey SpivakA biography of the director and choreographer who kept America entertained through the Great Depression: &“[A] fascinating read.&” —Playbill Characterized by grandiose song-and-dance numbers featuring ornate geometric patterns and mimicked in many modern films, Busby Berkeley&’s unique artistry is as recognizable and striking as ever. From his years on Broadway to the director&’s chair, Berkeley is notorious for his inventiveness and signature style. Through sensational films like 42nd Street, Gold Diggers of 1933, Footlight Parade, and Dames, Berkeley sought to distract audiences from the troubles of the Great Depression. But while his bold technique is familiar to millions of moviegoers, Berkeley&’s life remains a mystery. Buzz: The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley is a telling portrait of the filmmaker who revolutionized the musical and changed the world of choreography. Berkeley pioneered many conventions still in use today, including the famous &“parade of faces&” technique, which lends an identity to each anonymous performer in a close-up. Carefully arranging dancers in complex and beautiful formations, Berkeley captured perspectives never seen before. Jeffrey Spivak&’s meticulous research magnifies the career and personal life of this beloved filmmaker. Employing personal letters, interviews, studio memoranda, and Berkeley&’s private memoirs, Spivak unveils the colorful life of one of cinema&’s greatest artists.
The Hatfields & the McCoys
by Otis K. Rice&“A captivating account of two families whose stubbornness and loyalty were exceeded only by their capacity for a terrible revenge.&” —Southern Living The Hatfield-McCoy feud has long been a famous part of Appalachian history, but over the years it&’s become encrusted with myth and error. Novelists, motion picture producers, television writers, and others have neglected to separate fact from fiction, and sensationalized events that needed no embellishment. Using court records, public documents, official correspondence, and other sources, Otis K. Rice presents an account that frees, as much as possible, truth from legend. He weighs the evidence carefully, avoiding the partisanship and the attitude of condescension and condemnation that have characterized many of the writings concerning the feud. He also sets the feud in the social, political, economic, and cultural context of eastern Kentucky and southwestern West Virginia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By examining the legacy of the Civil War, the weakness of institutions such as the church and education system, the exaggerated importance of family, the impotence of the law, and the isolation of the mountain folk, Rice gives new meaning to the origins and progress of the feud. These conditions help explain why the Hatfield and McCoy families, which have produced so many fine citizens, could engage in such a bitter and prolonged vendetta.
1,000 Mexican Recipes (1,000 Recipes #7)
by Marge PooreA comprehensive guide to Mexican home cooking, with enough recipes to keep the table full for years! Offering 1,000 recipes for traditional fare from all the regions of Mexico, as well as dishes inspired by the nueva cocina of today's top Mexican chefs, this cookbook covers what home cooks need and want to know about Mexican cooking. Throughout, the author shares the cultural and culinary heritage of the people and food of Mexico from her perspective as a traveler and impassioned enthusiast of the country. Home cooks will delight in such mouthwatering recipes as Corn with Chipotle Butter, Chicken Quesadillas, Pork Chops with Poblano Chile Sauce, and Mexican Coffee Flan. There are two dozen kinds of salsa and more than 45 delicious chicken dishes, plus much more—enough exciting choices to fill weeknight dinner and special occasion menus for years to come.
Two Moms in the Raw: Simple, Clean, Irresistible Recipes for Your Family's Health
by Shari Koolik LeidichRaw, cooked, and gluten-free meals from the founder of the national award-winning healthy-snack company Two Moms in the Raw. Within just a few days, Shari Leidich, a mother of three, went from working out daily and hiking in the nearby Rocky Mountains to being barely able to hold a pen. The diagnosis: MS. Gradually, thanks to a diet rich in raw foods, she returned to her former energetic self. For the long term, though, she knew she had to create meals that she would find satisfying and that her husband and three children would love as well. And they had to be quick and easy. Many of the 130-plus dishes, like Brunchy Poached Eggs on Spinach with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, or Plum and Tatsoi Salad, are riots of color. Most can be on the table before the kids can even complain they're hungry. Indulgent snacks like Creamy Olive and Artichoke Dip and Butternut-Lemongrass Soup satisfy cravings, and chicken and fish—Single-Skillet Chicken Puttanesca, Chard-Wrapped Mahi-Mahi—come bolstered with plenty of raw produce and grains. Desserts ditch processed sugar in favor of natural sweeteners and power nutrients. The story of a quest for healing, Two Moms in the Raw is a keep-it-real guide to eating well for anyone who wants to get back on track, enjoy greater vitality, reduce stress, and achieve their best health.&“You and your family will love the food and the better health that follows from using these easy, great tasting recipes!&”—Terry Wahls, M.D., author of The Wahls Protocol
Profiles from the Kitchen: What Great Cooks Have Taught Us about Ourselves and Our Food
by Charles A. Baker-Clark&“A well-researched collection of portraits of famous figures from the culinary world&’s past and present.&” ―Library Journal Despite their diverse personalities, backgrounds, and interests, the subjects of this book are a testament to the fact that both cooking and eating are endeavors well worth learning and sustaining. Profiles from the Kitchen includes well-known food writers such as M.F.K. Fisher, Eugene Walter, Elizabeth David, and John T. Edge; famous cooks such as Julia Child and James Beard; and contemporary chefs such as Rick Bayless and Susan Spicer. Each individual has offered different views of food and cooking and has encouraged us to appreciate good cooking while considering other facets of our food—including how food relates to issues of social justice, spirituality, and sustainability.
The Forager's Pantry: Cooking with Wild Edibles
by Ellen Zachosf you’d like to experiment with wild foods and explore new flavors, but don’t know where to start—The Forager’s Pantry was written for you. This comprehensive and accessible book by Ellen Zachos takes readers through spices and herbs, flowers, fruit, greens, nuts and seeds, tubers and roots, and mushrooms, showing how some of the best ingredients come from nature itself.