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The Killings
by Clark HowardTwo LAPD detectives are at odds over a horrifying case in this &“taut shocker&” of a novel by an Edgar Award–winning author (The Boston Globe). A pair of twins have been brutally murdered, and Los Angeles detectives George Cascade and Ed Fenner find themselves working a case with puzzling sexual overtones. When a young, intellectually disabled African American becomes the object of suspicion, tensions flare between the two officers—and it will push them to the edge before the truth can be sorted out. &“The kind of book you read at the point of a switchblade—seemingly faster than you can turn the pages.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Philosophy of Steven Soderbergh (The Philosophy of Popular Culture #Ppcs)
by R. Barton Palmer and Steven M. Sanders&“Provocative, insightful, and instructive analysis of the cinematic and philosophical significance of Steven Soderbergh&’s work.&” —Jason Holt, editor of The Daily Show and Philosophy: Moments of Zen in the Art of Fake News Widely regarded as a turning point in American independent cinema, Steven Soderbergh's sex, lies, and videotape launched the career of its twenty-six-year-old director, whose debut film was nominated for an Academy Award and went on to win the Cannes Film Festival&’s top award, the Palme d&’Or. The Philosophy of Steven Soderbergh breaks new ground by investigating salient philosophical themes through the unique story lines and innovative approaches to filmmaking that distinguish this celebrated artist. Editors R. Barton Palmer and Steven M. Sanders have brought together leading scholars in philosophy and film studies for the first systematic analysis of Soderbergh&’s entire body of work, offering the first in-depth exploration of the philosophical ideas that form the basis of the work of one of the most commercially successful and consistently inventive filmmakers of our time.
Because I Love You Sew: 17 Handmade Gifts for Everyone in Your Life
by Trish PrestonUse your sewing superpower to create holiday, special occasion, and just because presents for moms, dads, kids, friends, and others! Don&’t just say it . . . sew it! Show everyone in your life how much you love them with this gift-making book, Because I Love You Sew, by Trish Preston. Its charming collection of 17 projects features quilts, stylish totes, pretty holiday decor, and more! Includes patterns for all skill levels, step-by-step directions, and plenty of inspiring ideas for making each gift even more personal. &“Inspires us anew to appreciate the &‘why&’ of these creations formed with our hands and hearts. We enjoyed the insight into Trish&’s family, her thoughts on gift giving and her lovely projects.&”—Generation Q Magazine &“Give the gift of handmade this holiday. Pick from vintage ice skate Christmas stockings and small projects, such as a fabric bicycle basket or a recipe binder cover. Or commemorate a special occasion with a wedding memories collage, birthday celebration shirt, and family tree crazy quilt.&”—Quilts & More
Dance with the Devil: A Memoir of Murder and Loss
by David BagbyImmortalized in the acclaimed documentary Dear Zachary, this brutally honest memoir chronicles a system&’s failure to prevent the murder of a child. In November 2001, the bullet-riddled body of a young doctor named Andrew Bagby was discovered in Keystone State Park outside Latrobe, Pennsylvania. For parents Dave and Kate, the pain was unbearable—but Andrew&’s murder was only the beginning of the tragedy they endured. The chief suspect for Andrew&’s murder was his ex-girlfriend Shirley Turner. Obsessive and unstable, Shirley lied to police and fled to Newfoundland before she could be arrested. While fending off extradition efforts by U.S. law enforcement, she announced she was pregnant with Andrew's son, Zachary. Hoping to gain custody of the child, the Bagbys moved to Newfoundland. They began a drawn-out court battle to protect their grandson from the woman who had almost certainly murdered their son. Then, in August 2003, Shirley killed herself and the one-year-old Zachary by jumping into the Atlantic Ocean. Dance with the Devil is David Bagby&’s eulogy for a dead son, an elegy for lives cut tragically short, and a castigation of a broken system.&“[An] incendiary cri de coeur.&”—The New York Times DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is a eulogy for a dead son, an elegy for lives cut tragically short, and a castigation of a broken system.
America's Best Food Cities
by The Washington Post Tom SietsemaThe Washington Post food critic&’s guide to the nation&’s top ten culinary capitals—plus restaurant recipes you can make in your own kitchen. Follow Tom Sietsema as he dines, drinks and browses at 271 restaurants, bars, and shops while reporting for his America&’s Best Food Cities project. Along the way, he measures how each city stacks up in terms of creativity, community, tradition, ingredients, shopping, variety, and service. Sietsema offers a guidebook to his top recommendations, garnished with short descriptions of the eateries he visited, the best things he ordered in each city, and even some signature recipes from notable restaurants along his path, so that you too can make the best dishes without buying a plane ticket. Along the way he dishes out surprises and tips to satisfy the palate of every culinary adventurer. This is the ultimate guide to eating well in America&’s top 10 food cities, whether you&’re a resident of one of them or planning a visit. Bon appetit!
Wiley's Championship BBQ: Secrets that Old Men Take to the Grave
by Wiley McCrary Janet McCrary Amy Paige CondonRecipes for ribs, rubs, and much more from Savannah&’s legendary &“BBQ General.&”Wiley McCrary has spent more than thirty years preaching the gospel of the Church of the Holy Smoke. As a dedicated evangelist of the &’cue and prize-winning owner of Wiley&’s Championship BBQ in Savannah, Georgia, he hopes that this photo-filled cookbook will successfully dispel the myths and mysteries behind good barbecue and teach everyone what they&’re capable of doing on their own.The techniques and recipes in this cookbook don&’t favor one region over another, and cover all manner of animal—from cow, pig, and sheep to bird, fish, and shellfish—along with the best marinades, rubs, sauces, sides, drinks, and desserts to go on &’em, along with &’em, or after &’em.Also includes info on grills, smokers, Wiley&’s favorite suppliers and cookbooks, and more
The Blackbirder (Femmes Fatales : Women Write Pulp Ser.)
by Dorothy B. HughesA suspenseful World War II–era novel from &“the world&’s finest female noir writer . . . [featuring] a resourceful spy heroine&” (Sarah Weinman, Los Angeles Review of Books). Julie Guilles has escaped to New York from Nazi-occupied France. But that doesn&’t mean she&’s safe. The German invasion put an end to her glamorous, sheltered life in Paris three years ago, and because she entered America illegally, she has to live in the shadows, a refugee without papers, never quite sure whom she can trust. When an old acquaintance is gunned down in front of her apartment building, Julie worries she could be next. To evade the NYPD, FBI, and Gestapo—basically anyone who might want to arrest, deport, or kill her—she must make her way to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in search of &“the Blackbirder.&” She&’s heard whispers about the trafficker who supposedly carries people across the southern border—for a hefty price. Julie has nothing but a smuggled diamond necklace with which to pay, and before the danger&’s over, she may once again have to take a perilous stand in the war that&’s plunged the world into chaos . . . Palpably tense from the first page, The Blackbirder is a dark, riveting tale of intrigue and espionage from an &“extraordinary&” Mystery Writers of America Grand Master (The New Yorker). &“Without question this is the best book that Dorothy Hughes has written.&” —The New York Times &“Sleek suspense . . . grand reading.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The master.&” —Sara Paretsky, author of the V. I. Warshawski Novels
The Case of the Zodiac Killer: The Complete Transcript with Additional Commentary, Photographs and Documents (Criminology True Crime Podcast #1)
by Michael Ferguson Michael MorfordBy the creators of Criminology: a complete chronicle of the Zodiac serial killer investigation, including photographs and documents. In the late 60&’s and early 70&’s, an enigmatic serial killer terrorized the San Francisco Bay area—and teased the police tasked with stopping him. Through bold letters and cryptic ciphers mailed to local newspapers as well as taunting calls to police, the Zodiac left his mark on the state of California. Without warning he was gone, but not before achieving infamy in the annals of true crime history. Just who was the Zodiac Killer? In the first season of their popular podcast Criminology, Michael Morford and Mike Ferguson take a deep dive into one of true crime&’s most notorious cold cases. Using actual case files, documents, and police reports they present a detailed chronicle of this mysterious investigation. In this volume, Morford and Ferguson bring the series to readers with added commentary, photographs, and documents.
The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism: How the Financial System Undermined Social Ideals, Damaged Trust in the Markets, Robbed Investors of Trillions—and What to Do About It (Playaway Adult Nonfiction Ser.)
by John C. BogleThe legendary founder of Vanguard &“presents an insider&’s view of what&’s wrong with corporate America and what can be done to improve it&” (Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street).New York Times-bestselling author of Enough and The Little Book of Common Sense Investing John Bogle has seen firsthand the innermost workings—and grotesque abuses—of the financial industry, and is renowned as an advocate for the small investor and for the restoration of integrity to the system. He knows that a trustworthy business and financial complex is essential to America&’s continuing leadership in the world and to social and economic progress at home. In this book he reveals what went wrong and how we lost our way—and more importantly, how we can right our course. He argues for a return to a governance structure in which owners&’ capital that has been put at risk is used in their interests rather than in the interests of corporate and financial managers. Given that ownership is now consolidated in the hands of relatively few large mutual and pension funds, the specific reforms Bogle details in this book are essential as well as practical—and should be considered by every investor, analyst, Wall Streeter, policy maker, and businessperson. &“Deserves attention in the precincts of power.&”—Publishers Weekly
August 1914: France, the Great War, and a Month that Changed the World Forever
by Bruno CabanesA renowned military historian closely examines the first month of World War I in France.On August 1, 1914, war erupted into the lives of millions of families across France. Most people thought the conflict would last just a few weeks . . .Yet before the month was out, twenty-seven thousand French soldiers died on the single day of August 22 alone—the worst catastrophe in French military history. Refugees streamed into France as the German army advanced, spreading rumors that amplified still more the ordeal of war. Citizens of enemy countries who were living in France were viciously scapegoated. Drawing from diaries, personal correspondence, police reports, and government archives, Bruno Cabanes renders an intimate, narrative-driven study of the first weeks of World War I in France. Told from the perspective of ordinary women and men caught in the flood of mobilization, this revealing book deepens our understanding of the traumatic impact of war on soldiers and civilians alike. &“An exceptional book, a brilliant, moving, and insightful analysis of national mobilization.&” —Martha Hanna, author of Your Death Would Be Mine: Paul and Marie Pireaud in the Great War&“This book deserves a wide readership from historians, critics and anyone interested in the catastrophe of war.&” —Mary Louise Roberts, Distinguished Lucie Aubrac and Plaenert-Bascom Professor of History, University of Wisconsin, Madison&“The sounds, sights and emotions of August, 1914 are all evoked with exceptional skill.&” —David A. Bell, author of The First Total War: Napoleon&’s Europe and the Birth of Warfare as We Know It
Cricut Expression: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating with Your Machine
by Cathie RigbyCreate amazing papercrafts with this comprehensive guide for beginners and advanced Cricut™ users. In a clear and accessible way, Cathie Rigby teaches the basics of the Cricut Expression™ machines (both the original and the new Cricut Expression™ 2) and cutting for beginners. For advanced crafters, this book instructs on features such as modes and functions, and teaches how to create with color, texture, and dimension. A cutting guide teaches the perfect settings to cut every type of material. A separate chapter introduces the new features of Cricut Expression™ 2 and explains how it differs from the original Expression machine. More than 50 creative projects inspire ideas for home décor, gifts, parties, cards, and scrapbook layouts. Cathie Rigby has taught Cricut, Design Studio, and Gypsy classes for four years in the Salt Lake City area. She currently teaches at Roberts Arts & Crafts and Hobby Lobby stores and hosts scrapbook retreats and Cricut Cruises.
Food Gift Love: More Than 100 Recipes to Make, Wrap, and Share
by Maggie BattistaFrom the founder of Eat Boutique, an exciting, inspiring, and beautiful food-gift guide for crafty cooks and food-DIY fans. In Food Gift Love, Maggie Battista, a food-gift guru and rising star of the blog world, celebrates her expertise in and enthusiasm for small-batch, hand-crafted foods. She features 100 memorable, edible gifts for any occasion with simple, delicious recipes, detailed wrapping instructions, and stunning photography. There are countless ways to share the pleasures of food with people you care about—from simple homemade infused salts and sugars to instant-gratification gifts like fresh ricotta and flavored butters; from jams, pickles, and vinaigrettes to irresistible cookies, desserts, savories, and spirits that will impress fellow food fans. There&’s helpful information for creating your own Food Gift Love pantry at home as well as creative guidance on how to wrap food gifts with style. This book will inspire cooks, food-lovers, and DIY fans to be year-round food gifters. &“As warm and gracious as Maggie herself, Food Gift Love is the handbook for anyone looking for unique and delicious ways to welcome a new neighbor, comfort a freshly minted mama, or simply tell a friend that you care.&”—Marisa McClellan, author of Preserving by the Pint and Food in Jars &“Showcasing edible homemade gifts such as Roasted Banana Bread, Bourbon-Vanilla Cherries, and Jam-Swirled Marshmallows, Food Gift Love reaches far beyond what many of us typically think of when we hear the words &‘homemade gift.&’&”—Megan Gordon, owner, Marge Granola, and author of Whole-Grain Mornings &“A tasty collection of sweet treats and delicious bites that make perfect gifts.&”—David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen
One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
by Nathaniel FickThe New York Times bestseller that &“provides a close-up and often harrowing look at Fick&’s service both in Iraq and Afghanistan&” (U.S. News & World Report). If the Marines are &“the few, the proud,&” Recon Marines are the fewest and the proudest. Nathaniel Fick&’s career begins with a hellish summer at Quantico, after his junior year at Dartmouth. He leads a platoon in Afghanistan just after 9/11 and advances to the pinnacle—Recon— two years later, on the eve of war with Iraq. His vast skill set puts him in front of the front lines, leading twenty-two Marines into the deadliest conflict since Vietnam. He vows to bring all his men home safely, and to do so he&’ll need more than his top-flight education. Fick unveils the process that makes Marine officers such legendary leaders and shares his hard-won insights into the differences between military ideals and military practice, which can mock those ideals. In this deeply thoughtful account of what it&’s like to fight on today&’s front lines, Fick reveals the crushing pressure on young leaders in combat. Split-second decisions might have national consequences or horrible immediate repercussions, but hesitation isn&’t an option. One Bullet Away never shrinks from blunt truths, but ultimately it is an inspiring account of mastering the art of war. &“Fick&’s writing style sets this book apart from other accounts of recent conflicts and guarantees One Bullet Away a place in the war memorial hall of fame.&”—USA Today &“What One Bullet Away accomplishes, in a way all the blather on cable TV never will, is to give readers real insights into the modern war and its warriors.&”—Rocky Mountain News
MaryJane's Cast Iron Kitchen
by MaryJane ButtersThe must-have cookbook that puts cast iron myths to rest and features more than 100 recipes utilizing skillets, griddles, Dutch ovens and other pans. Preparing meals in this tried-and-true, non-toxic cookware just got easier with MaryJane&’s farmhouse recipes, cooking tips, and cookware care. With step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, the author and founder of MaryJanesFarm organic lifestyle magazine guides readers through creating such cast iron-friendly dishes as Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche with Potato Crust, Chicken and Biscuit Skillet Pie, Ham Dinner on the Half Peel, and Rhubarb-Raspberry Pandowdy. The recipes for breads, breakfasts, soups, casseroles, main dishes, pies, and other desserts are sure to satisfy the hungriest of appetites. &“It&’s not just cookware, it&’s Annie Oakley. Daniel Boone. In a league of its own, no other cookware can come anywhere close to giving you chicken so crisp you&’ll never think nuggets again or a pot roast so fall-apart tender that no matter how you dice it, you won&’t be needing to slice it. Or a Dutch baby so perfectly stand-up crisp around the edges yet silky soft in the middle, the lyrics to &‘Cry Like a Baby&’ get stuck in your head.&”—MaryJane Butters, from the Author&’s Note
The Selected Poems of Donald Hall
by Donald HallThe former U.S. poet laureate presents the essential work from across his long and celebrated career in this sweeping collection. For decades, Donald Hall produced a body of work that established him as one of America&’s most significant—and beloved—poets of his generation. Celebrated for his plainspoken yet evocative imagery and his stirring explorations of bucolic life, Hall won numerous awards, including the Robert Frost Medal, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, and the National Medal of Arts.When Hall reached his eighties, his health began to decline, and he announced that the ability to write poems has &“abandoned&” him. Looking back over his astonishingly rich body of work, Hall hand-picked his finest and most memorable poems for this final, concise, and essential volume.
Captain Cook: Master of the Seas
by Frank McLynnThis &“thoroughly researched and sharply opinionated&” biography presents a nuanced portrait of the renowned 18th century navigator (The Wall Street Journal). The age of discovery was at its peak in the eighteenth century, with bold adventurers charting the furthest reaches of the globe. Foremost among these explorers was Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy. Recent writers have viewed Cook through the lens of colonial exploitation, regarding him as a villain. While they raise important issues, many of these critical accounts overlook his major contributions to science, navigation and cartography. In Captain Cook, Frank McLynn re-creates the voyages that took the famous navigator from his native England to the outer reaches of the Pacific Ocean. Although Cook died in a senseless, avoidable conflict with the people of Hawaii, McLynn illustrates that to the men with whom he served, Cook was master of the seas and nothing less than a titan. McLynn reveals Cook's place in history as a brave and brilliant yet tragically flawed man.
Military Reconnaissance: The Eyes and Ears of the Army (Casemate Short History)
by Alexander StilwellThis concise history chronicles the role of military recon, from the ancient warfare of Greeks and Romans to the operations of modern scout snipers. Since the earliest recorded military history, scouting and reconnaissance have been key tools for military commanders in order to make tactical decisions. As military strategy, weapons, and equipment developed over the centuries, methods of scouting and reconnaissance evolved as well but were never discarded. This short history paints a revealing picture of the art of military scouting and reconnaissance. From the secret sciritae of the Spartans and the scouts employed by Julius Caesar to the Middle Ages, Napoleonic Wars, and modern era of scout snipers and special forces units, this volume covers the evolution of recon operations across centuries of conflict.
Acadia Event
by MJ Preston"An epic page-turner, with Canada&’s frozen north as the setting and the Earth as the ultimate prize for whichever side wins the war.&”—Gregory L. Norris, screenwriter for Star Trek Voyager Marty Croft has it all. A beautiful wife, and a successful career as a commercial artist. That is until his past comes back to haunt him. Enter the psychotic son of Marty&’s former gangster boss. After Marty&’s wife is kidnapped, he finds himself forced back into a world he left behind. The job seems simple enough. Drive the world&’s longest ice road and retrieve a package of stolen diamonds. But what will become of Marty and his wife when the job is done? Will they be disposed of as potential witnesses? But in a twist of fate, the Acadia Diamond mine, located 200 kilometers below the Arctic Circle, has found something buried in the ice. It is a portal not of this world, and it is about to be unlocked by unsuspecting scientists. Once opened, the creatures, known as Skentophyte, attack—and what started out as a heist becomes a war for survival against mind-controlling aliens. The Acadia mine has become the beachhead of an all-out invasion—and Marty must fight through it if he has any hope of saving his wife from a maniac...
Richard Lederer's Classic Literary Trivia: From Mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible
by Richard LedererIn this follow-up to Richard Lederer&’s Literary Trivia, the author delves into curious facts and anecdotes about mythology, Shakespeare, and the Bible. Through his numerous books and syndicated columns, Richard Lederer&’s infectious love of language and literature has inspired and intrigued readers for decades. Now the author of Lederer on Language and Anguished English delivers a volume full of fascinating trivia about some of Western literature&’s most foundational works. Here you will be able to test—and expand—your knowledge of the Bible, ancient Greek mythology, and the plays and poetry of William Shakespeare.
The Seven Sisters (Penguin Modern Classics Ser.)
by Margaret DrabbleAn Englishwoman at a crossroads in her life takes an unexpected path in this &“teasingly clever new novel&” by the author of The Millstone (Publisher Weekly).Candida Wilton—a woman recently betrayed, rejected, divorced, and alienated from her three grown daughters—moves from a beautiful Georgian house in lovely Suffolk to a two-room walk-up flat in a run-down building in central London. The move, however, is not a financial necessity. She herself wonders if she&’s putting herself through a survival test…or perhaps a punishment. How will Candida adjust to this shabby, menacing, but curiously appealing city? What can happen, at her age, to change her life? There is a relationship with a computer to which she now confides her past and her present. An adult-ed class on Virgil offers friendships of sorts with other women—widows, divorced, never married, women straddled between generations. And then comes Candida's surprise inheritance, and the surprising things she chooses to do with it…
The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy (Forsyte chronicles)
by Stanislaw LemThe Franz Kafka Prize-winning author invites you to a doped-up dystopia. &“Nobody can really know the future. But few could imagine it better than Lem.&” —The Paris Review Bringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Polish author Stanislaw Lem sends his unlucky cosmonaut, Ijon Tichy, to the Eighth Futurological Congress in Costa Rica to discuss the overpopulation problem. Caught up in local revolution, Tichy is shot and so critically wounded that he is flashfrozen to await a cure. But when he awakens in 2039, he is faced with a future unlike any that the Congress could have ever imagined. Translated by Michael Kandel. &“A vision of Earth&’s future where the authorities dose the population with &‘psychemicals&’ to make life in a desperately over-populated world worth living.&” —The Boston Globe &“Lem&’s view of the overcrowded future is original and disturbing. A pessimistic, mordantly funny book.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Lem writes with a humor underlined by his commentary on the way the world is.&” —SF Site
BattleFire!: Combat Stories from World War II
by Col. Arthur L. Kelly&“From Pearl Harbor to Leyte Gulf and Okinawa to Iwo Jima, the stories are presented as the individual soldiers, sailors, and marines lived them.&” —Gun Week Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: High on the bridge of the USS West Virginia Sfc. Lee Ebner was looking forward to the end of his watch and a relaxed Sunday morning breakfast. But the two low-flying planes painted with rising sun insignia and bearing down on the ship had other plans for him and his fellow seamen. Ten hours later, at Clark Field in the Philippines, Pfc. Jack Reed felt the brunt of another Japanese air attack and within weeks found himself a part of the gruesome Bataan Death March that was to claim the lives of hundreds of his comrades. On another continent, four years into the war, Capt. Benjamin Butler led his exhausted company up a steep, fog-shrouded Italian mountain toward a well entrenched German defensive position. The odds against their survival were appalling, though worse was to come in the months ahead. Such were the experiences of many young men-plucked from their local communities all across America, trained for war, and hurled into the strange reality of combat thousands of miles from home. In this stunning collection of World War II oral histories, Arthur Kelly recreates the experiences of twelve young men from Kentucky who survived the seemingly unsurvivable, whether in combat or as prisoners of war. &“A fascinating collection . . . A story of men at their best in the worst of times.&” —Louisville Courier-Journal &“This excellent book continues the current trend of exploring the individual soldier&’s experiences in World War II.&” —Military Review
Bowl: Vegetarian Recipes for Ramen, Pho, Bibimbap, Dumplings, and Other One-Dish Meals
by Lukas Volger&“An of-the-moment healthy food trend . . . smart, simple recipes that range from Fennel Pho to Summer Squash Dumplings and a Black Rice Burrito Bowl.&”—Well+Good, &“The 10 Most Exciting Health Books to Read in 2016&” A restorative bowl of vegetarian ramen sent Lukas Volger on a quest to capture the full flavor of all the one-bowl meals that are the rage today—but in vegetarian form. With the bowl as organizer, the possibilities for improvisational meals full of seasonal produce and herbs are nearly endless. Volger&’s ramen explorations led him from a simple bowl of miso ramen to a glorious summer ramen with corn broth, tomatoes, and basil. From there, he went on to the Vietnamese noodle soup pho, with combinations like caramelized spring onions, peas, and baby bok choy. His edamame dumplings with mint are served in soup or over salad, while spicy carrot dumplings appear over toasted quinoa and kale for a rounded dinner. Imaginative grain bowls range from ratatouille polenta to black rice burrito with avocado. And unlike their meatier counterparts, these dishes can be made in little time and without great expense. Volger also includes many tips, techniques, and indispensable base recipes perfected over years of cooking, including broths, handmade noodles, sauces, and garnishes. Photographs by Michael Harlan Turkell. &“Brims with brilliant noodle-broth ideas. Cherry-pick the toppings you like, or follow the full recipes—either way, you&’ll be floored by just how delicious this dorm-room classic can be.&”—Oprah.com &“Explores vegetarian versions of the best bowl foods from around the globe.&”—Epicurious, &“The 30 Most Exciting New Spring Cookbooks&” &“A go-to cookbook for Asian-inspired vegetarian soups, noodle bowls, and dumplings.&”—Library Journal (starred review)
Hidden History of Florida (Hidden History)
by James C. ClarkA Florida historian uncovers strange but true tales of The Sunshine State from the 16th century arrival of Spanish ships to the antics of modern politics. From Key West to the Redneck Riviera, Florida has a history as colorful as its landscape and as diverse as its residents. But beneath the famous legends of Florida&’s storied past are intriguing tales that don&’t appear in the popular guides or history books. In Hidden History of Florida, author James Clark shines a light on some of the most fascinating untold stories of this unique Southern State. Here you will learn about then heartbroken senator who entered a mental institution over unrequited love for an heiress; the thousands of British pilots who trained in flight schools across the state; and the dark, true story of Pocahontas—and how it is linked with America&’s "first barbecue."
A Season in the Sun
by Roger KahnThrough visiting the game&’s players and veterans of all ages and skill levels, a writer chronicles the state of baseball in the summer of 1976. For one full baseball season in 1976, Roger Kahn returned to his favorite sport to see how it was doing and find out whether it still had the same old magic. His search led him from small college teams in rural Arkansas, whose every member hopes to make the Majors, to Houston for a look at the financial disaster of the Astros and the Astrodome, and to Los Angeles to explore the modern miracle of Walter O&’Malley&’s Dodgers. It brought him interviews with old friends like restaurateur Stan Musial, boat salesman Early Wynn, and the courageous baseball maverick Bill Veeck, now owner of the Chicago White Sox. He was able to observe a superb New England Class A team that plays to empty stands because of TV, and the phenomenon of baseball enthusiasm on Roberto Clemente&’s Caribbean island. Finally, it gave him the chance to get to know the incomparable Johnny Bench and to spend part of the 1976 Yankees-Reds World Series in the company of the Series&’ most valuable player. More than a book about baseball, A Season in the Sun, like Kahn&’s classic The Boys of Summer, is a warm and affectionate evocation of small-town and big-city America.Praise for Roger Kahn &“He can epitomize a player with a single swing of the pen.&”—TimeMagazine &“Kahn is the best baseball writer in the business.&”—Stephen Jay Gould, New York Review of Books &“Kahn has the almost unfair gift of easy, graceful writing.&”—Boston Herald