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200 Love Lessons from the Movies: Staying Moonstruck for Life
by Leslie C. HalpernRomantic movies—no matter how fluffy or fanciful—contain some kernel of truth about real-life love. These films are fictionalized accounts of the collective romantic experiences of everyone involved in the filmmaking process, so even average movies can provide spectacular insights for every stage of romance from first dates to wedding planning. No one knows this better than Leslie C. Halpern, a respected entertainment journalist who was a stringer for The Hollywood Reporter for 13 years and has contributed to Variety, the Orlando Sentinel, Markee, and many other publications. She is also the author of Reel Romance: The Lovers&’ Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies, which earned her a reputation as an expert on the subject of romantic movies, and Dreams on Film, which is used on college campuses around the world. Her book Passionate About TheirWork: 151 Celebrities, Artists and Experts on Creativity was named one of MyShelf.com&’s Top Ten Reads for 2010. Now in her new book, 200 LOVE LESSONS FROM THE MOVIES, Leslie C. Halpern helps make our favorite movies even more enjoyable by showing us the nugget of relationship wisdom in them. Whether the movie features an unforgettable date (My Date with Drew), odd first meetings (Wimbledon), or a particularly stormy breakup (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Halpern steers the reader toward a valuable lesson to be learned, for example:45. Don't Let Anger Obscure The Thoughtfulness of a Gift.46. If You Broke It, Lost It, or Damaged It, then Replace It.47. Make Sure You Really Want to Say Good-Bye When You Give a Good-Bye Gift.48. Words May Deceive, but Facial Expressions Don't Lie.Reel Romance made Leslie Halpern a popular speaker at film festivals, book clubs, bookstores and campuses, and she has appeared in signings around the country, in addition to American television, Canadian television, radio, and print. 200 LOVELESSONS FROM THE MOVIES is sure to attract an equally large and enthusiastic movie-loving audience.
Pittsburgh Steps: The Story of the City's Public Stairways
by Bob ReganToday the City of Pittsburgh has more municipal inclines than any other U.S. city and more city steps and bridges that any other city in the world. Undoubtedly the most unique of these transportation solutions is the city steps. Pittsburgh has hundreds of streets complete with street signs, and often times houses, that are composed entirely of steps.Pittsburgh Steps is part historical record for the armchair climber and part guided for active step trekkers.
Our Favorite Maple Syrup Recipes
by Gooseberry PatchWe all love maple! It reminds us of fall, and it's not just for mornings. The flavor of maple lends itself to a variety of sweet and savory recipes to enjoy throughout the day. 60 Recipes.
Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency--21 Presidents, 21 Rooms, 21 Inside Stories
by Paul Brandus&“Like taking a tour of the White House with a gifted storyteller at your side!&” Why, in the minutes before John F. Kennedy was murdered, was a blood-red carpet installed in the Oval Office? If Abraham Lincoln never slept in the Lincoln Bedroom, where did he sleep?Why was one president nearly killed in the White House on inauguration day—and another secretly sworn in? What really happened in the Situation Room on September 11, 2001? History leaps off the page in this &“riveting,&” &“fast-moving&” and &“highly entertaining&” book on the presidency and White House in Under This Roof, from award-winning White House-based journalist Paul Brandus. Reporting from the West Wing briefing room since 2008, Brandus—the most followed White House journalist on Twitter (@WestWingReport)—weaves together stories of the presidents, their families, the events of their time—and an oft-ignored major character, the White House itself.From George Washington—who selected the winning design for the White House—to the current occupant, Barack Obama—the story of the White House is the story of America itself, Brandus writes. You&’ll: Walk with John Adams through the still-unfinished mansion, and watch Thomas Jefferson plot to buy the Louisiana Territory Feel the fear and panic as British invaders approach the mansion in 1814—and Dolley Madison frantically saves a painting of Washington Gaze out the window with Abraham Lincoln as Confederate flags flutter in the breeze on the other side of the Potomac Be in the room as one president is secretly sworn in, and another gambles away the White House china in a card gameStand by the presidential bed as one First Lady—covering up her husband&’s illness from the nation—secretly makes decisions on his behalf Learn how telephones, movies, radio, TV changed the presidency—and the nation itself Through triumph and tragedy, boom and bust, secrets and scandals,Brandus takes you to the presidential bedroom, movie theater, Situation Room, Oval Office and more. Under This Roof is a &“sensuous account of the history of both the home of the President, and the men and women who designed, inhabited, and decorated it. Paul Brandus captivates with surprising, gloriously raw observations.&”
Hiking Nevada: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures
by Bruce GrubbsDREAM IT Nevada&’s terrain offers dramatic alpine peaks, lush pine forests, shady redrock canyons, and 100-mile vistas. PLAN IT This fully revised fourth edition of Hiking Nevada gives you the information you need to plan your customized trip: Over 90 of the Silver State&’s best hikes Mile-by-mile directional cues and detailed directions to the trailheads Information on difficulty, water locations, and fees and permits for each trail DO IT This guide leads you through Nevada&’s national parks, mountains, archaeological gems, and more. Explore the Santa Rosa Summit Trail in northwestern Nevada. Take in the numerous prehistoric petroglyphs and pictographs at Grimes Point. Enjoy a variety of canyon and creek trails in central Nevada. MEET YOUR LOCAL EXPERT Bruce Grubbs is an avid camper, backpacker, hiker, mountain biker, and cross-country skier. A professional outdoors writer and photographer, he has written many other FalconGuides, including Hiking Arizona. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Fly Fishing Made Easy: A Manual For Beginners With Tips For The Experienced (Made Easy Series)
by Michael Rutter Dave CardClearly written and generously illustrated, this book presents a practical, informative approach, geared specifically toward novice and intermediate anglers. You'll learn how to select the right equipment, master basic as well as intermediate casting techniques, read the water in order to find the fish, study various types of water bugs to determine what the fish are feeding on and pick the right fly for the job.
Small Bites Big Flavor: Simple, Savory, and Sophisticated Recipes for Entertaining
by Eric LevineThis imaginative cookbook is written for the home chef who wants to expand their repertoire in creating fun and unconventional dishes whether the gathering is for two, twenty, or two hundred. Through recipes bursting with personality, award-winning Chef Eric LeVine offers truly innovative takes on tried and true favorites, such as a twisted mini chicken pot pie, an amazing mouthful of flavor. The smallest of bites showcase three main ingredients used in three different preparations, such as mushroom, ginger, and chicken used three ways. Also included are recipes for delectable mid-sized, larger, and sweet bites--even some signature cocktails! Throughout, this engaging chef includes notes to encourage the home cook to enhance and change up their meals using these recipes as a base. All the 100-plus recipes, from Artichokes Stuffed with Pork and Ricotta to Brown Sugar Bacon Cupcakes, are accompanied by stunning photographs. You'll learn how much fun food can be to prepare, present, share, and of course to eat!
Crochet Market Bags: 10 Fresh Fun Handbags & Totes
by Salena BacaCarry it all in style!Hooked in your favorite colors, the handbags in this book will take you from shopping to dinner or book club and beyond. A variety of different styles, from tote to bucket bag, will suit whatever purpose you decide. Make the bags in neutrals or go for a bold, colorful look.Each of the 10 crochet patterns is presented with clear written instructions and construction diagrams if needed. Make the Mesh bag for produce, the Primrose or Trinity bag for casual style, and any of the bags for a trip to the yarn store (better bring two!).
Good-For-You Everyday Meals Cookbook
by Gooseberry PatchNeed some tasty new ideas for your family's meals? Good-For-You Everyday Meals is jam-packed with recipes your family is sure to love...all simple to make with your favorite wholesome ingredients.With Quick Beef Burritos or Honey-Lime Chicken on the menu, everyone will hurry in to dinner. Prefer a meatless meal? Serve up Garden-Style Spaghetti or Lynda's Salmon Burgers...yummy! You'll find delicious sides like Farmers' Market Green Beans and Minted Tomato-Cucumber Salad too. Mustard & Herb Strip Steak is sure to convince the gang that you're a real grill-master and Kicked-Up Campfire Beans and Pan-Fried Corn Fritters will be hits at your next picnic. For dessert, try Grilled Pineapple Sundaes...yum!There's lots more! From Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes for breakfast to Daddy's Veggie Soup and Sweet Avocado Muffins for lunchtime, even Honey Fruit Dip and Double-Berry Nut Bars for healthy snacking, there are recipes inside for every time of day. You'll find helpful time-saving kitchen tips too. Join us for dinner! Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")
Bison (Falcon Pocket Guides)
by Jack BallardBison: A Falcon Field Guide presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this majestic symbol of the American West. Where do bison live? What enemies do they have? How do they communicate? What issues exist in the sometimes controversial relationship between bison and humans? This book contains all the information you need to know to become familiar with these fascinating animals. Accompanied by numerous full-color photos of bison in their habitat, this handy field guide makes an excellent take-home souvenir and reference for anybody interested in bison.
The Complete Gone With the Wind Trivia Book: The Movie and More
by Pauline BartelA Must-Have for Gone With the Wind Fans!From Margaret Mitchell&’s tattered manuscript to the film&’s seventy-fifth anniversary, this book is a behind-the-scenes chronicle of Gone With the Wind—the book, the movie, and the phenomenon that continues today. Related in loving detail are inside stories of the writing and publishing of the novel; the Hollywood frenzy of transforming the book into film, including casting headaches, on-set tensions, and jinxed scenes; the premiere; and the Academy Awards. This updated edition also contains the scoop on the publication of two GWTW sequels; the disastrous debut of the Scarlett television miniseries; the post–GWTW lives of cast members, such as the news of Gable&’s secret lovechild; the restoration of three original costumes in time for GWTW&’s seventy-fifth anniversary; and much, much more.The reader-friendly format—fact-packed features, profiles, quizzes, and photographs—will delight any GWTW fan and make this the one book that no &“Windie&” can do without.
What's in a Picture?: Broiler Queens, Floating House and Other Hidden Stories in Vintage Maine Photography
by Joshua F. MooreWith intriguing photos and lively writing, What's in a Picture makes it clear that historic photographs can be a super source of present-day insight and entertainment. As a magazine feature in Down East and now here as a collection of 50 photographs and extended captions, What's in a Picture proves it can be fascinating and fun to learn about the unusual events, odd-ball occupations, and creative pastimes that have been a part of life in Maine.
Kid's Guide to Maine
by Eileen OgintzBefore you plan your family&’s next vacation to Maine, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! The Kid&’s Guide to Maine lets the kids help plan your trip and guides you as you explore Vacationland from the southern beaches to the great north woods. Inside you&’ll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs. Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun facts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes will keep the family entertained, too. Fun for both visiting and local kids.
O'Neill: Son and Artist
by Louis ScheafferThe most lauded playwright in American history, Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953) won four Pulitzer Prizes and a Nobel Prize for a body of work that includes The Iceman Cometh, Mourning Becomes Electra, Desire Under the Elms, and Long Day's Journey into Night. His life, the direct source for so much of his art, was one of personal tumult from the very beginning. The son of a famous actor and a quiet, morphine-addicted mother, O'Neill had experienced alcoholism, a collapse of his health, and bouts of mania while still a young man. Based on years of extensive research and access to previously untapped sources, Sheaffer's authoritative biography examines how the pain of O'Neill's childhood fed his desire to write dramas and affected his artistically successful and emotionally disastrous life.
Reel V. Real: How Hollywood Turns Fact into Fiction
by Frank SanelloAll too often, highly fictionalized cinematic depictions of the past are accepted as the unassailable truth by those unfamiliar with the "real" account. This book profiles sixty movies that portray actual moments in history, and compares the mythologized account of each event to what really happened. Movies chronicled include The Ten Commandments, Spartacus, A Man for All Seasons, Gladiator, Gandhi, Apollo 13, The Thin Red Line, Dances with Wolves, Braveheart, The Last Emperor, All the Presidents Men, Mutiny on the Bounty, Gone with the Wind, Bonnie & Clyde, Patton, and Elizabeth. Sanello also contrasts several historical figures with their filmed treatments, including Julius Caesar, Henry V, Christopher Columbus, Joan of Arc, Sir Thomas More, Jesus Christ, Catherine the Great, Sigmund Freud, and Harry Houdini. Lavishly illustrated with sixty film stills, Reel v. Real shows how a happening's genuine details are frequently reshaped and distorted by Hollywood's bottomless appetite for over-the-top flamboyance and melodrama.
The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower: A Biography of C. S. Forester's Famous Naval Hero
by C. Northcote ParkinsonMany know of Horatio Hornblower's exploits during the Napoleonic Wars through the novels of C. S. Forester, but how many know the true Hornblower—the man who rose from midshipman to admiral of the British Fleet? Using Hornblower family papers discovered in the 1970s, C. Northcote Parkinson sets the record straight in this authoritative biography. Drawn from the Hornblower series as well as from Parkinson's knowledge of the Royal Navy, this account of the popular fictional hero is as entertaining as the C. S. Forester novels themselves.
Atlanta Rising: The Invention of an International City 1946-1996
by Frederick AllenFor visitors and recent arrivals, Atlanta Rising, will serve as the essential primer on the ins and outs of the South's capital city. For natives, the book offers up a rich menu of surprising new facts and fresh insights about their own hometown.
For the Love of a Child
by Harvey WeisenbergThis is the story of Harvey Weisenberg—a lifeguard, teacher, policeman, and eventually a New York politician, who quietly made a difference in the lives of millions of children and adults with special needs. In the summer of 1965, Harvey, a lifelong resident of Long Beach, New York, met two people who would make a profound impact on his life: Ellen Laufer and her seven-year-old son, Ricky, who had been born with cerebral palsy and was severely disabled. That day at the Coral Reef Beach Club in Lido Beach, where Harvey worked as a lifeguard, was the beginning of a love story that continues to this day. Not only did Harvey fall in love with Ellen, he also fell in love with Ricky, who introduced him to the challenges of both children with special needs and their families. Through this relationship, Harvey found his life&’s mission.For the Love of a Child tells the story of the people who inspired Harvey early on, as well as the City of Long Beach, which greatly influenced his life in public service. He held office for thirty-eight years, thirteen as a council member in Long Beach and twenty-five in Albany as a state assemblyman. During this time, he worked with—and in some cases, bumped heads with—five New York governors. As a legislator, Harvey&’s priorities were always for the people, not political agendas, as his story shows.Harvey knows first hand that children with special needs are filled with unconditional love. God gave him an angel in Ricky, a saint in Ellen, and, thanks to both, a mission that allowed him to spend his life making sure that children like Ricky and their families are given the best quality of life. Through his story, Harvey shares the important work he did, the challenges he met, and the life-changing experiences he has had along the way.
The Theology of the Book of Leviticus (Old Testament Theology)
by Mark W. ScarlataLeviticus is often considered to be one of the most challenging books of the Bible because of its focus on blood sacrifice, infectious diseases, and complicated dietary restrictions. Moreover, scholarly approaches have focused primarily on divisions in the text without considering its overarching theological message. In this volume, Mark W. Scarlata analyses Leviticus' theology, establishing the connection between God's divine presence and Israel's life. Exploring the symbols and rituals of ancient Israel, he traces how Leviticus develops a theology of holiness in space and time, one that weaves together the homes of the Israelites with the home of God. Seen through this theological lens, Leviticus' text demonstrates how to live in the fullness of God's holy presence and in harmony with one another and the land. Its theological vision also offers insights into how we might live today in a re-sacralized world that cherishes human dignity and cares for creation.
Environment and Society in Soviet Estonia, 1960–1990: An Intimate Cultural History (Elements in Soviet and Post-Soviet History)
by Epp AnnusRussia's twenty-first-century military aggression has inspired calls for rethinking the Soviet era and its aftermath – for drawing attention to decolonizing efforts within the (former) USSR and to Russia's colonial practices and imperial aspirations. At the same time, the present era of anthropogenic climate change urges us to consider the global and planetary implications of local actions. This Element combines these two scholarly impulses to consider Soviet-era Estonian society between the 1960s and the 1980s: it investigates how natural environments and social ideas and circumstances were intertwined in fundamental ways, and it emphasizes local agency over homogenizing strategies of Soviet rule. Estonians cared deeply about their local environments, but they also took inspiration from environmentalist works of global importance. Various aspects of Estonian environmental thought and practice are analyzed as tied to local, intimate environments, as impacted by Soviet/Russian colonial rule, and as connected to the global circulation of ideas.
Cultural Learning in Urban Schools and Minority Serving Institutions: A Guide for Educators (Progressive Psychology)
by Tiffany BrownThis book provides a comprehensive analysis of the social and organizational factors shaping K-16 teachers' cultural learning processes, through both a systematic review of the extant literature on K-12 urban teacher thinking and interviews with instructional staff at a high-performing minority serving institution (MSI). It highlights common challenges K-16 educators face in navigating cultural differences between themselves and their students. Drawing from cultural psychology, organizational behavior, and organizational psychology, the book offers evidence-based insights for creating school systems in which educators working with students from low-income and other minoritized cultural communities can critically examine and challenge their cultural assumptions to create more inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students, as well as develop and implement more culturally responsive classroom management practices.
Competition Law in South Asia: Policy Diffusion and Transfer (Global Competition Law and Economics Policy)
by Amber DarrIn the last twenty years, South Asian countries have increasingly engaged with modern competition legislation. Yet, apart from India and Pakistan, the countries in this region have had little success enforcing these laws. Competition Law in South Asia analyses the mechanisms and institutions through which Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Maldives Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan have engaged with modern competition legislation. The book argues that the success (or failure) of competition reform in these countries is inextricably linked to the unique interplay of mechanisms and legal and political institutions through which these countries have engaged with competition legislation. The book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of the adoption and implementation continuum in India and Pakistan, the compatibility and legitimacy generated by the adoption process, and its impact on implementation. Taking a far-reaching, comparative approach, the book draws lessons not only for countries in South Asia but also for emerging economies across the globe.
The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Clinical Presentations and Conditions (Essential Guides to the UKMLA)
by Steven Burr Elizabeth Drake Ian HodginsAre you a medical student preparing for the UKMLA exam? Look no further than The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Clinical Presentations and Conditions. This comprehensive revision guide is an essential resource for any student looking to succeed in the exam. The text follows the General Medical Council's exam content map, covering all of the clinical presentations and conditions listed as being required for the examination. The text is further organised by 18 areas of clinical practice, each led by a specialist in the relevant field. The book features over 450 colour illustrations, and follows an easy to read, consistent layout throughout. Each topic covers clinical examination, diagnosis, management, treatment options and more. An essential preparation guide for UK based medical students, and students sitting the PLAB examination.
Heroic Dogs eBook Bundle: Three ebooks about dogs, military dogs, and police dogs
by Editors of Lyons PressAttention dog lovers! Read up on heroic dogs in this heart-touching collection of the bravest canines ever. Readers get three books telling the tales of soldiers in Afghanistan befriending and adopting the dogs of war to a brave bloodhound tracking down criminals in the states. This eBook collection delivers hours of great storytelling.
Hiking with Kids Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks: 42 Great Hikes for Families
by Roxy and DawsonWith families spearheading the need to get outdoors with their little ones, there are places a-plenty for exploring with littles of all ages. Whether you live here or are simply traveling through, Hiking with Kids offers up new and exciting adventures for parents and their elementary school-age kids alike.Organized around location, for ease of knocking out all of those &“bucket list&” places, the book features 40-50 easily accessible day hike locations, with each hike featuring a color photo and a map. As is standard with FalconGuides, all the basic information—from trailhead GPS to best times to go to fees and contacts—will be there, along with trail descriptions geared directly for the kids. The book&’s handy &“Best Hikes For&” chart in the beginning will identify the best hikes for water features, historic geographic features, views, cool flora/fauna, and more. Hiking with Kids will keep its young participants engaged with tips on cool scavenger hunts; how to identify various animals, bird calls, and more; fun facts about the history of the land; and more.