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Fanny Hill in Bombay: The Making & Unmaking of John Cleland
by Hal GladfelderA study of the life and work of the notorious English novelist.John Cleland is among the most scandalous figures in British literary history, both celebrated and attacked as a pioneer of pornographic writing in English. His first novel, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, or Fanny Hill, is one of the enduring literary creations of the eighteenth century, despite over two hundred years of legal prohibition. Yet the full range of his work is still too little known.In this study, Hal Gladfelder combines groundbreaking archival research into Cleland’s tumultuous life with incisive readings of his sometimes extravagant, sometimes perverse body of work, positioning him as a central figure in the development of the novel and in the construction of modern notions of authorial and sexual identity in eighteenth-century England.Rather than a traditional biography, Fanny Hill in Bombay presents a case history of a renegade authorial persona, based on published works, letters, private notes, and newly discovered legal testimony. It retraces Cleland’s career from his years as a young colonial striver with the East India Company in Bombay through periods of imprisonment for debt and of estrangement from collaborators and family, shedding light on his paradoxical status as literary insider and social outcast.As novelist, critic, journalist, and translator, Cleland engaged with the most challenging intellectual currents of his era yet at the same time was vilified as a pornographer, atheist, and sodomite. Reconnecting Cleland’s writing to its literary and social milieu, this study offers new insights into the history of authorship and the literary marketplace and contributes to contemporary debates on pornography, censorship, the history of sexuality, and the contested role of literature in eighteenth-century culture.“Cleland’s life story is a puzzle with many pieces still missing. But Gladfelder’s careful, painstaking reconstructions have brought the fascinating picture into much clearer focus.” —Choice“Anyone interested in the history of pornography or Cleland cannot afford to be without this study of the writer and his work.” —Julie Peakman, Times Literary Supplement (UK)“Innovative, adventurous, and exciting. Gladfelder has given us a new and, for eighteenth-century studies, a newly significant and central John Cleland—a writer whose notoriety as author of the first pornographic novel in English has until now overshadowed a long, varied, and remarkable career as colonial administrator, projector, jailbird, bookseller’s hack, alleged sodomite, translator, reviewer, philologist, and author of numerous original works beyond the Memoirs. . . . An exemplary—an unusual and immensely enabling—combination of painstaking archival and other historical research and analytic, expository flair. The scholarship is formidable throughout.” —Thomas Keymer, University of Toronto
What Are the Chances?: Voodoo Deaths, Office Gossip, & Other Adventures in Probability
by Bart K. HollandAn &“enjoyable [and] painlessly instructive&” guide to probability, full of examples drawn from daily life and history (The Skeptic). Our lives are governed by chance. But what, exactly, is chance? In this book, statistician and storyteller Bart K. Holland takes us on a tour of the world of probability. Weaving together tales from real life?from the spread of the bubonic plague in medieval Europe and the number of Prussian cavalrymen kicked to death by their horses, through IQ test results and why you have to wait in line for rides at Disney World?Holland captures probability in action, and the everyday events that can profoundly affect our lives but are controlled by just one number. As Holland explains, even chance events are governed by the laws of probability and follow regular patterns called statistical laws. He shows how such laws are successfully applied, with great benefit, in fields as diverse as the insurance industry, the legal system, medical research, aerospace engineering, and climatology. Whether you have only a distant recollection of high school algebra or use differential equations every day, this book offers enlightening and entertaining examples of the impact of chance. &“[An] excellent primer on probability . . . In a time when anecdote and panic seem to influence public policy more than objective analysis, Holland has provided a welcome reminder of the power of the analytical approach.&” —Simon Singh, New Scientist
The Writings and Letters of Konrad Wolff (Contributions To The Study Of Music And Dance Ser. #No. 48)
by Leon Fleisher"[Wolff] is a remarkable pianist, an excellent theoretician, a learned teacher, a brilliant thinker and writer." —Artur Schnabel"This collection of [Wolff's] writings and letters should bear ample testimony to a musician who happily combined the artist, the teacher, the musicologist, and the charm and integrity of a human being." —Alfred Brendel"Konrad Wolff writes about music with the verve and enthusiasm of a great teacher who has never lost his sense of music as an adventure. To read him is to enter into a lively dialogue with a superior musical mind and a buoyant spirit." —Richard GoodeThis collection provides elegant and thorough portraits of an important 20th-century performer and lover of music, as well as of his greatest influences.
Occasional Views: "More About Writing and Other Essays"
by Samuel R. DelanyEssays, lectures, and interviews from the iconic, award-winning author and critic. Samuel R. Delany is an acclaimed writer of literary theory, queer literature, and fiction. His &“prismatic output is among the most significant, immense and innovative in American letters,&” wrote novelist Jordy Rosenberg in the New York Times in 2019. This anthology of essays, lectures, and interviews addresses topics such as 9/11, race, the garden of Eden, the interplay of life and writing, and notes on other writers such as Theodore Sturgeon, Hart Crane, Ursula K. Le Guin, Hölderlin, and an introduction to?and a conversation with—Octavia E. Butler. The first of two volumes, this book gathers more than thirty pieces on films, poetry, and science fiction. These sharp, focused writings by a bestselling Black and gay author are filled with keen insights and observations on culture, language, and life.&“An incredibly generous entry point to Samuel R. Delany&’s pioneering insights about the intersections of genre, race, sexuality, Science Fiction and what it means to live through and amongst those categories. As he states, &“What we need is not so much radical writers as we need radical readers!&” This collection helps us satisfy that deeply necessary and timely cultural need.&” —Louis Chude-Sokei, author of Floating In A Most Peculiar Way: A Memoir&“By turns gutsy and erudite, challenging and gracious, Delany&’s Occasional Views gives illuminating glances of his mind&’s life journey. How lucky we are to have these proofs of the resonant truths he has discovered along the way!&” —Nisi Shawl, author of Everfair&“Delany has such an intoxicating, prodigious, conversational mind, and More About Writing and Other Essays is a delicious journey into his brilliance. Whether he is unveiling how he navigates the terrain of being a science fiction writer; or introspective reflections on race, class, sexuality; or trusting his listeners as he gives wide ranging, honest answers in his interviews, responding with exacting humor to his critics, remembering Clarion teaching experiences, regretting missed sexual encounters with favorite writers, creating space for the complexity of holding love and questions in the same breath—we see how thoroughly he thinks about everything, and how vibrant and multitudinous the web of connections is in his memory and imagination. Reading Delany will make you a better writer. (I was particularly enthralled to read the dialogue with, and later introduction of, Octavia E. Butler right as she&’s finishing The Parable of the Talents!).&” —Adrienne Maree Brown, co-editor of Octavia&’s Brood
Whatever You Are, Be a Good One: 100 Inspirational Quotations Hand-Lettered by Lisa Congdon
by Lisa CongdonWise words from great minds: &“Revisit this colorful read whenever you need a pick-me-up—or a push—to get out there and make the most of your day.&” —Real Simple A quote book like no other, this thought-provoking collection compiles the timeless wisdom of great original minds— from Marie Curie to Stephen King, Joan of Arc to Jack Kerouac, Oscar Wilde to Harriet Tubman—brilliantly hand-lettered by beloved indie artist Lisa Congdon. You&’ll find enlightening insights (&“Wisdom begins in wonder&”— Socrates), stirring calls to action (&“Leap and the net will appear&”—John Burroughs), and stimulating encouragements (&“Be curious, not judgmental&”—Walt Whitman) beautifully illuminated on every page. A delightful reminder to make the most of life, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One is perfect for recent graduates, creative thinkers, and anyone looking for a little inspiration. &“An impossibly charming compendium . . . The common thread underpinning these quotes—which include such beloved luminaries as Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, Henry James, Anne Lamott, Soren Kierkegaard, and Leo Tolstoy—is Congdon&’s own sensibility about what it means to live with kindness and integrity, to cherish beauty and the creative spirit, and ultimately to be a good human being.&” —Brain Pickings
Atlantis: Three Tales
by Samuel R. DelanyFrom the Hugo and Nebula–winning author, three literary tales trace the intricate interdependencies of memory, experience, and the self. Wesleyan University Press has made a significant commitment to the publication of the work of Samuel R. Delany, including this recent fiction, now available in paperback. The three long stories collected in Atlantis: three tales—&”Atlantis: Model 1924,&” &“Erik, Gwen, and D. H. Lawrences Aesthetic of Unrectified Feeling,&” and &“Citre et Trans&” —explore problems of memory, history, and transgression. Winner of both the Hugo and Nebula awards, and Guest of Honor at the 1995 World Science Fiction Convention in Glasgow, Delany was won a broad audience among fans of postmodern fiction with his theoretically sophisticated science fiction and fantasy. The stories of Atlantis: Three Tales are not science fiction, yet Locus, the trade publication of the science fiction field, notes that the title story &“has an odd, unsettling power not usually associated with mainstream fiction.&” A writer whose audience extends across and beyond science fiction, black, gay, postmodern, and academic constituencies, Delany is finally beginning to achieve the broader recognition he deserves.&“Delany, who&’s best known for his science fiction . . . takes a variety of literary turns in these three novellas that chronicle the experience of the African American writer in the 20th century. . . . Balanced and full of intricate layers of prose, these novellas present a potpourri of literary references, detailed flashbacks and experimental page layouts. Delany seamlessly meshes graceful prose, cultural and philosophical depth and a knowledge of different forms and voices into a truly heady, literate blend.&” —Publishers Weekly&“Delany sketches sympathetic portraits of young black men aswim in the dense, sweet hives of American cities.&” —New York Times Book Review
Don't Lose Your Head: Life Lessons from the Six Ex-Wives of Henry VIII
by Harriet MarsdenSurvive alongside Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives with this witty book of essential life advice, history, and trivia—perfect for fans of the hit musical Six.Get the inside scoop from some of the toughest women in English history, as ex-wives, mothers, and daughters of King Henry VIII dish out all their survival secrets in this humorous guide to life. With a bit of sarcasm and friendly charm, each of these legendary ladies explains how their sixteenth-century hard-earned lessons (from living with unstable men to stifling Tudor traditions) apply to twenty-first-century dating, marriage, and feminism.Written from the perspectives of each of the different women around Henry VIII, you’ll get the facts from the Queen Mother and the less-remembered but no less important Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and more.With must-know historical trivia alongside wise life advice, Don’t Lose Your Head is the perfect survival guide for fans obsessed with Broadway’s latest historical pop musical Six, as well as anyone fascinated by British royalty and culture.
The Little Paris Kitchen: 120 Simple But Classic French Recipes
by Rachel KhooThe bestselling cookbook that launched the career of the celebrity chef. “A nice introduction to French home cooking.” —Library JournalRachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Little Paris Kitchen to try an updated approach to French cuisine. In this charming cookbook, Khoo demystifies French cooking with 120 enticing recipes for simple, classic, and fresh French dishes, from gouter (snacks) to elegant desserts. More than 100 breathtaking photos from celebrated photographer David Loftus shine a spotlight on the delicious food and the City of Light, and capture Khoo interacting with her purveyors and friends. We all can’t have springtime in Paris. But we all can enjoy this delectable, do-able food!“The ‘little kitchen’ concept might be a considerable hindrance to most chefs, but Khoo has made the most of it.” —The New York Times“Rachel is an inventive chef . . . who runs [supperclubs] to show off her immense culinary skill.” —Huffington Post“Celebrating all that she had learned about classic French cooking with her own fresh approach, the book went on to be translated into fourteen languages. A wildly successful BBC television show followed, launching Rachel towards celebrity cook status.” —Food52“Pick a recipe, any recipe, and you can imagine that you are truly home, back in Paris.” —Cooking by the Book
The Underground Railroad in Connecticut
by Horatio T. StrotherThis account of fugitive slaves traveling through Connecticut “includes many stories from descendants of the underground agents . . . a definitive work.” —Hartford CourantHere are the engrossing facts about one of the least-known aspects of Connecticut’s history—the rise, organization, and operations of the Underground Railroad, over which fugitive slaves from the South found their way to freedom. Drawing his data from published sources and, perhaps more importantly, from the still-existing oral tradition of descendants of Underground agents, Horatio Strother tells the detailed story in this book, originally published in 1962. He traces the routes from entry points such as New Haven harbor and the New York state line, through important crossroads like Brooklyn and Farmington. Revealing the dangers fugitives faced, the author also identifies the high-minded lawbreakers who operated the system—farmers and merchants, local officials and judges, at least one United States Senator, and many dedicated ministers of the Gospel. These narratives are set against the larger background of the development of slavery and abolitionism in America—conversations still relevant today.
Icebox Cakes: Recipes for the Coolest Cakes in Town
by Jean Sagendorph Jessie Sheehan“Takes the cake into the 21st century with 25 intriguing recipes, including red velvet, Mexican chocolate spice, chai-ginger, black pepper-rum . . .” —The TelegraphIcebox cakes feature crisp wafers and billowy whipped cream layered together and chilled overnight, where they transform into a heavenly cakelike texture. In this tempting cookbook, eager cooks can start with the Old School, a classic pairing of chocolate wafers and lush whipped cream, before moving on to fantastic combinations such as Luscious Lemon with its lemon curd filling and ladyfingers or the Black Forest’s cherries and mounds of chocolate-kirsch whipped cream. Ideal when made a day or two in advance, these minimum-fuss cakes promise maximum friends-and-family cheer.“There are 25 wonderful variations of icebox cakes in this delightful book . . . Get a copy of Icebox Cakes, some whipping cream, and get to work. It will be fun and it will be delicious.” —Cooking by the Book“Several [recipes] sounded great to me (from an adaptation of the Nabisco original to Mexican Chocolate Spice), but, inspired by Thin Mints season, I decided to try the Peppermint-Chocolate—as an Easter dessert for my extended family. It was pretty and delicious and fed a crowd and I can’t wait to make it again.” —Statesman
Brighter Skies Ahead: Forecasting a Full Life When You Empty the Nest
by Terri DeBoerInspiring advice on how to stop mourning the empty nest—and find meaning in a new phase of your life: “Relatable . . . thoroughly entertaining.” —Tracy Brogan, USA Today–bestselling authorThe transition to an empty nest as children move out and move on to independent lives can be very tough, leaving parents with overwhelming emotions of sadness, grief, and, sure enough, emptiness. In this book, meteorologist and television personality Terri DeBoer reminds you that no matter how quiet your home may seem, you are definitely not alone!With insight and good humor, she shares fifty strategies she’s discovered for weathering the often stormy transition to an empty nest, in short, easy-to-read chapters. Incorporating lessons learned from her own experience as well as from the challenges of the recent pandemic, DeBoer also provides practical exercises and reflection questions—to help you find hope, peace, comfort, and joy in this next stage of life.
The Jewel-Hinged Jaw: Notes on the Language of Science Fiction
by Samuel R. DelanyFrom the four-time Nebula Award–winning author, an indispensable work of science fiction criticism, revised and expanded. Samuel R. Delany&’s The Jewel-Hinged Jaw appeared originally in 1977, and is now long out of print and hard to find. The impact of its demonstration that science fiction was a special language, rather than just gadgets and green-skinned aliens, began reverberations still felt in science fiction criticism. This edition includes two new essays, one written at the time and one written about those times, as well as an introduction by writer and teacher Matthew Cheney, placing Delany&’s work in historical context. Close textual analyses of Thomas M. Disch, Ursula K. Le Guin, Roger Zelazny, and Joanna Russ read as brilliantly today as when they first appeared. Essays such as &“About 5,750 Words&” and &“To Read The Dispossessed&” first made the book a classic; they assure it will remain one.&“Delany&’s first work of non-fiction, The Jewel Hinged Jaw: Notes on the Language of Science Fiction, remains a benchmark of sf criticism thirty-three years after its initial publication in 1977. . . . Extensively revised and reissued in 2009, JHJ has become even stronger, containing twelve essays in ten chapters and two appendixes.&” —Isiah Lavender, Science Fiction Studies&“I re-read The Jewel-Hinged Jaw every year as a source of guidance, as a measure of what all criticism and literature should aspire to be, and as a challenge for those of us who want to write.&” —Junot Díaz, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao&“What a joy it is to have The Jewel-Hinged Jaw back in print! These essays glitter with insights into writing, reading, society, and the multiple relationships of the three.&” —Reginald Shepherd, author of Orpheus in the Bronx
Dips & Spreads: 46 Gorgeous and Good-for-You Recipes
by Dawn YanagiharaEnjoy festive and flavorful dips made from wholesome, guilt-free ingredients with this cookbook featuring forty-five easy recipes.Everyone loves a good dip, but these dips love you back. There’s no mayo- or sour cream–laden guilt here! These healthful options are a snap to whip up, travel well, and are sure to be the talk of the party. With inspiration from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the Americas, these forty-five go-to recipes featuring root veggies, legumes, pulses, and nuts are guaranteed palate and waistline pleasers.
Foresters, Borders, and Bark Beetles: The Future of Europe's Last Primeval Forest
by Eunice Blavascunas“A compelling investigation of the pasts and possible futures of a critical ecosystem in an era of globalization and rising nationalism.” —Andrew S. Mathews, author of Instituting NatureIn Europe’s last primeval forest, at Poland’s easternmost border with Belarus, the deep past of ancient oaks, woodland bison, and thousands of species of insects and fungi collides with authoritarian and communist histories.Foresters, biologists, environmentalists, and locals project the ancient Bialowieza Forest as a series of competing icons in struggles over memory, land, and economy, which are also struggles about whether to log or preserve the woodland; whether and how to celebrate the mixed ethnic Polish/Belarusian peasant past; and whether to align this eastern outpost with ultraright Polish political parties, neighboring Belarus, or the European Union. Eunice Blavascunas provides an intimate ethnographic account, gathered in more than 20 years of research, to untangle complex forest conflicts between protection and use. She looks at which pasts are celebrated, which fester, and which are altered in the tumultuous decades following the collapse of communism.Foresters, Borders, and Bark Beetles is a timely and fascinating work of cultural analysis and storytelling that textures its ethnographic reading of people with the agency of the forest itself and its bark beetle outbreaks, which threaten to alter the very composition of the forest in the age of the Anthropocene. “Through vivid storytelling, Eunice Blavascunas illuminates the durability of struggles around national identity and history—and the ways those struggle shape debates over ecology and nature conservation—in one of Europe’s quintessential borderlands.” —Katrina Z. S. Schwartz, author of Nature and National Identity after Communism
Dirty Japanese: Everyday Slang from "What's Up?" to "F*%# Off!" (Dirty Everyday Slang)
by Matt FargoLearn cool slang, funny insults and all the words they didn’t teach you in class with this comprehensive guide to dirty Japanese.You’ve taken Japanese lessons and learned all kinds of useful phrases. You know how to order dinner, get directions, and ask for the bathroom. But what happens when it’s time to drop the textbook formality? To really know a language, you need to know it’s bad words, too. You need Dirty Japanese.From common slang and insulting curses to explicit sexual expressions, this volume teaches the kind of Japanese heard heard every day on the streets from Tokyo to Kyoto from “What’s up?” (Ossu?) to “I’m smashed,” (Beron beron ni nattekita.).
How to Be a Villain: Evil Laughs, Secret Lairs, Master Plans and More!!!
by Neil ZawackiJumpstart your evil enterprise with this deviously clever step-by-step guide to joining the forces of darkness.Villains may never win, but they sure have more fun. Who doesn’t want to hatch a master plan for world domination or set up an evil hideout? In How to Be a Villain, Neil Zawacki answers all the most urgent questions: Should I go with a black or red theme? Do I invest in an army of winged monkeys or ninja warriors? And should I learn to play the pipe organ or just get a weird cat? Whether readers choose to pursue a career as a Criminal Mastermind, Mad Scientist, Corporate Bastard, or just a Wanna-be Evil Genius, they are sure to find plenty of tips for getting started. Cheaper than attending the annual Bad Guy Conference and way more fun than being good, How to Be a Villain is guaranteed to elicit deep-throated evil laughs across the land.
Protein Powder Cooking . . . Beyond the Shake: 200 Delicious Recipes to Supercharge Every Dish with Whey, Soy, Casein and More
by Courtney NielsenDitch boring protein shakes and learn how to craft quick and hearty, protein-packed treats that boost metabolism and build muscle.The 200 quick-and-easy recipes in this book provide a clever and delicious way to supercharge your diet with protein-packed meals, snacks and desserts. Unleashing the amazing benefits of protein powder to increase energy, build muscle and boost weight loss, the recipes draw on a variety of proteins and powder flavors for tasty items such as:•Sweet Potato Pancakes•Peaches and Cream Smoothie•Chocolate Banana Nut Bread•Baked Buttery Dumplings•Bacon and Shallot Rolls•Quick Homemade Tomato Sauce•Caramel Raisin Bread Pudding•Fig Walnut Coffee Cake
Broken Lenses: Seeing Others' Value in a World of Division (Broken Lenses)
by Emily BernathThe inspirational Christian author presents “a positive, emotional, and straightforward manual on Christian coping strategies” (Kirkus Reviews).In the first book of the series, Broken Lenses: Identifying Your Truth in a World of Lies, we learn to see ourselves as God sees us. In doing so, we begin to experience intimacy in our personal relationship with Him. This second book addresses how we should see others the same way God sees them. When we see others the way God sees them, it facilitates an environment of unity, rather than the division we commonly see in this world.Broken Lenses: Seeing Others’ Value in a World of Division focuses on twelve different truths such as, “They are Worthy,” “They are Welcome,” and “They Belong.” Each chapter explores what it means to value others, using lessons from the Bible to show us how we can apply these truths in our own lives.God sees everyone on this earth as valuable enough to die for. In Broken Lenses: Seeing Others’ Value in a World of Division, Emily Bernath encourages readers to see the value He sees, looking past people’s worldly image to appreciate their Godly image.
Human Achievement
by David ShrigleyA new collection of work from the “dark . . . mirthful and high-spirited” pop artist and author of What the Hell Are You Doing? (Guardian, UK).Funny, urgent, bizarre, and honest, David Shrigley’s darkly hilarious scrawls from the subconscious have earned him a growing legion of fans around the world. Human Achievement collects new truths, anxieties, and amusements from the mundane to the surreal in an addictively strange and entertaining primer that welcomes the uninitiated and rewards the faithful.
F*ck You, I'm Italian: Why We Italians Are Awesome
by Tony DiGerolamoAn entertaining, page-turning overview of Italian-American history and cultureFrom ancient Rome to modern America, we Italians have always been the friggin’ best in art, science, culture and—Madonn’—food! Now, this fascinating collection of Italian history, people, facts and trivia will make you proudly say, “F*ck you, I’m Italian,” including . . .Culture—from the Renaissance to The GodfatherMusic—from Frank Sinatra to Lady GagaHistory—from gladiators to RockyFood—from sauce to cannoliFamily—from Sunday mass to Sunday dinner
Hand-Crafted Candy Bars: From-Scratch, All-Natural, Gloriously Grown-Up Confections
by Susan Heeger Susie Norris“Chocolate peanut butter cups and candy bars are transformed into elegant, sophisticated sweets using the finest chocolate and freshest ingredients.” —The San Diego Union-TribuneThe beloved candy bars of childhood have grown up, but there is no need to go to the French Laundry to get your fix. Candy bar devotees Susie Norris and Susan Heeger show how to reinvent candy bars as they should be—thick and layered with nougat, crisp with toffee, and coated with fine chocolate. Familiar candy-store bars and other nostalgic favorites are re-created using the freshest ingredients, right down to the peanut-laden caramel and chocolate-drenched cookie crunch. A mix-and-match flavor chart inspires anyone with a sweet tooth to dream up custom treats of their own, such as covering marshmallows with molten chocolate. From the basics of candy making to tips on dressing up these luscious indulgences as elegant desserts, Hand-Crafted Candy Bars evokes the sweet memory of youth with simple, scrumptious sophistication.“Recipes for everything from Molten Chocolate-Peanut Bars, a Snickers taste-alike, to Candied Mint and Citrus Bark. Those sugar-crisped mint leaves look particularly Halloweenish peeking from the surface.” —The Times Herald“Incorporates their love of candy, natural ingredients and other confections with terrific recipes for the home cook. You can even create your own signature candy bar (look for their suggestions in the mix-and-match flavor chart to get started).” —Dying for Chocolate“Their book is filled with recipes for making ‘grown-up confections’ from home using high-quality fresh ingredients. Far (but not too far) cries from the dollar bars at the corner store.” —Relish
Zombies: Field Notes by Dr. Robert Twombly
by Don RoffExperience the zombie apocalypse with this illustrated survivor’s journal full of chilling tales of terror.The year is 2012, and what starts as a pervasive and inexplicable illness ends up as a zombie infestation that devastates the world’s population. Taking the form of a biologist’s illustrated journal found in the aftermath of the attack, this pulse-pounding, suspenseful tale of zombie apocalypse follows the narrator as he flees from city to countryside and heads north to Canada, where he hopes the undead will be slowed by the colder climate. Encountering scattered humans and scores of the infected along the way, he fills his notebook with graphic drawings of the zombies and careful observations of their behavior, along with terrifying tales of survival that will keep readers on the edge of their seats right up to the very end.Praise for Zombies“Influenced by Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend, Zombies is a genuinely chilling and logical look at a zombie invasion. The matter-of-fact descriptions of the symptoms and effects, coupled with the detailed drawings of both victims and scenarios make it a creepy read . . . . A tremendous addition to any zombie book collection.” —Sfcrowsnest
Tempest-Tossed: The Spirit of Isabella Beecher Hooker (Garnet Books)
by Susan CampbellThe “fascinating, forgotten story” of a daughter of a renowned American family—a suffragette and spiritualist who shocked New England society (Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Most Famous Man in America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher).Older sister Harriet Beecher Stowe was the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Brother Henry Ward Beecher was one of the nation’s most influential ministers. Their sibling Catharine Beecher wrote pivotal works on women’s rights and educational reform. And then there was Isabella Beecher Hooker— “a curiously modern nineteenth-century figure.” Tempest-Tossed is the first full biography of the passionate, fascinating youngest daughter of the “Fabulous Beechers” —one of America’s most high-powered families of the time. She was a leader in the suffrage movement, and a mover and shaker in Hartford, Connecticut’s storied Nook Farm neighborhood and salon. But there is more to the story—to Isabella’s character—than that.An ardent spiritualist, Isabella could be off-putting, perplexing, tenacious, or charming in daily life. Many found her daunting to get to know and stay on comfortable terms with. Her “wild streak” was especially unfavorable in the eyes of Hartford society at the time, which valued restraint and duty. In this book, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Susan Campbell brings her own unique blend of empathy and unbridled humor to the story of Harriet’s younger half-sister and her evolution from orthodox Calvinist daughter, wife, and mother to one of the most influential players in the suffrage movement, where this unforgettable woman finally gets her proper due.
À la Mère de Famille: Recipes from the Beloved Parisian Confectioner
by Julien MerceronWhip up sweet treats from Paris at home with this collection of ninety-five recipes by the chief chocolatier of a revered Parisian confectioner.Beloved À la Mère de Famille confectioneries are a venerable Parisian institution. This, their first cookbook after more than 260 years in business, is as tempting and gorgeous as the shop’s bewitching displays. With the edges of the book dyed a brilliant orange and a cover featuring an enchanting candy-shop window and richly embossed lettering, this is one of the most beautiful cookbooks you’ve ever seen. Inside, each of the ninety-five recipes for classic confections has been lovingly photographed. For the home candymaker always looking for new and better formulas—and for bakers of all skill levels—this is a complete collection of recipes for À la Mère de Famille favorites, from cakes to marshmallows to ice creams and more.“As much a tribute to the company’s culture and longevity as a practical, instructional cookbook, À La Mère de Famille is a treat to be savored by anyone who loves sweets, Paris, or both.” —Saveur
Mini Pies: Adorable and Delicious Recipes for Your Favorite Treats
by Morgan Greenseth Christy BeaverDiscover the joy of crafting small, single-serving and handheld pies hot from the oven with this adorable collection of sweet and savory recipes.The flaky crust and delectable filling of traditional pie in the ultimate grab-and-go, fun-sized desserts—mini pies! Do you love the taste of pie but prefer the cute size of a cupcake? Then toss the pie pan, grab your muffin tin and open this book. With delicious recipes, easy-to-follow instructions and stunning color photographs, Mini Pies provides everything you need to bake these adorable miniature desserts with professional results.Featuring gourmet recipes for a range of fruit, custard, nut and savory delights, Mini Pies serves up hold in-your-hand, single-serving versions of all your favorites, as well as the authors’ all-new creations, including:•Apple• Cherry• Strawberry• Pumpkin• Key Lime• Lemon Meringue• Chocolate Cream• Bourbon Pecan• Honey and Pine Nut• Dilled Spinach Quiche• Onion, Olive and Thyme TartWhether you are baking a single batch to have around the house for your family or making a collection of different mini pies to offer guests at your next party, this book is packed with tips, tricks and techniques for creating crowd-pleasing mini pies. The authors guide you step-by-step through making the perfect crust, plus graham cracker, vegan, shortbread and gluten-free variations.“The cupcake is dead. Long live the pie!”—NPR's Weekend Edition