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Bad English
by Ammon SheaThe author of Reading the OED presents an eye-opening look at language "mistakes" and how they came to be accepted as correct--or not. English is a glorious mess of a language, cobbled together from a wide variety of sources and syntaxes, and changing over time with popular usage. Many of the words and usages we embrace as standard and correct today were at first considered slang, impolite, or just plain wrong. Whether you consider yourself a stickler, a nitpicker, or a rule-breaker in the know, Bad English is sure to enlighten, enrage, and perhaps even inspire. Filled with historic and contemporary examples, the book chronicles the long and entertaining history of language mistakes, and features some of our most common words and phrases, including: Decimate Hopefully Enormity That/which Enervate/energize Bemuse/amuse Literally/figuratively Ain't Irregardless Socialist OMG Stupider Lively, surprising, funny, and delightfully readable, this is a book that will settle arguments among word lovers--and it's sure to start a few, too.
Bad Girls Go Everywhere: Wisdom, Humor, and Inspiration from Women with Attitude
by Ross Petras KathrynWomen with attitude; chicks with balls; and spirited females who proudly own the word "bitches. ” Bad Girls Go Everywhere is a collection of 300 kick-ass quotes with words of wisdom, inspiration, humor, and sass from past and present-day women who aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. From Queen Victoria to Queen Latifah, from Bette Davis to Betty White, and from Maria Callas to Mindy Kaling, the fun females in this book comment on everything from body image, truth, and self-actualization to men, relationships, and work. Also included are 50 full-color and black-and-white images throughout.
The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road
by Cameron Tuttle Susannah BettagFrom the author of the very funny and successful Paranoid's Pocket Guide comes the ultimate self-help book for women. It is a guide to the open road that is strictly AAA -- that's attitude, adventure, and ass-kicking good times. Filled with indispensable information such as how to get out of a speeding ticket without crying and 14 ways to open a beer bottle on your car, The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road also gives the practical lowdown on what to do when your engine overheats, you get a flat, or you need a safe and legal place to spend the night in your car. The fabulous pocket format and indestructible cover make it perfect for flinging in the glove compartment (or stashing in your cubicle if you can't leave right away). For every woman who is about to break unless she gets a break, this hilarious book is the antidote to the doldrums whether work-, man-, or self-induced. The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road: because sometimes a girl's just gotta go.
Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women (Badass Affirmations Ser.)
by Becca AndersonUnderstand Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrency“Antony helps us all clearly understand the mechanics of bitcoin and blockchain.” ―Rob Findlay, Founder, Next Money#1 Best Seller in Investing Derivatives and Natural Resource Extraction Industry, Futures Trading, Banks & Banking, Energy & Mining, Monetary Policy, and Computers & TechnologyThere’s a lot written on cryptocurrency and blockchains. But, for the uninitiated, most of this information can be indecipherable. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains provides a clear guide to this new currency and the revolutionary technology that powers it.Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Gain an understanding of a broad spectrum of Bitcoin topics including the history of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin blockchain, and Bitcoin buying, selling, and mining. Learn how payments are made, and how to put a value on cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.Blockchain technology. What exactly is a blockchain, how does it work, and why is it important? The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains answers these questions and more. Learn about notable blockchain platforms, smart contracts, and other important facets of blockchains and their function in the changing cyber-economy.Things to know before buying cryptocurrencies. Find trustworthy and balanced insights into Bitcoin investing and investing in other cryptocurrency. Discover the risks and mitigations, learn how to identify scams, and understand cryptocurrency exchanges, digital wallets, and regulations.Learn about:Blockchain technology and how it worksWorkings of the cryptocurrency marketEvolution and potential impacts of Bitcoin and blockchains on global businessesYou’ve read books such as Blockchain Bubble or Revolution, Cryptoassets, Blockchain Technology Explained, Blockchain Revolution, The Bitcoin Standard, Mastering Bitcoin, or Bitcoin For Dummies, but to really understand the technology read The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains.
Badass Women Give the Best Advice: Everything You Need to Know About Life and Love
by Becca Anderson“I, for one, will be taking to heart all the advice from these very wise and wild women—silver screen queens, comediennes and brilliant writers.” —Nina Lesowitz, author of The Grateful LifeThis delightfully dishy gathering of gal pals is like having a heart-to-heart with 200 of your closest friends. Garrulous girls and loquacious ladies from every walk of life unleash their wicked wit in this humorous and enlightening compilation and tell it like it is. Topics include What the World Needs Now, Love Hurts, Lost Love, and Are Men Really Necessary.Learn and laugh at the real stories of the amazing women you love:true tales about wild women of yore that entertain as much as they enlighten. From Anais Nin, Lily Tomlin, Amy Bloom, Dorothy Allison, Drew Barrymore, Chrissy Teigen and beyond, there’s no shortage of sass, sarcasm, or sizzle and a few shocks along the way!In Badass Women Give the Best Advice, readers will find:Wisdom about sex, dating, break ups, weddings, the prerequisites for the perfect kiss, and more!Quotes and true stories from famous women and girl bossesQuizzes, love and sex bucket lists, and topics like “Size Really Does Matter,” and “Cry Me a River, The Weepiest Romantic Movies Ever” that will spice up your sex and love life“Ah, love, luv, l’amour! Buy this for your honey and read it in bed together. That’s amore!” —Trina Robbins, author of Last Girl Standing“Meet your 200 new bffs and listen up. Everything you need to know is in this book.” —Reeda Joseph, author of Girlfriends Forever
Bahari: Recipes From an Omani Kitchen and Beyond
by Dina MackiWith honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an Omani chef.Bahari, meaning &“ocean&” in Swahili, is a culinary exploration of the rich flavors and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal.In this distinctive cookbook, Dina Macki travels across Oman and Zanzibar, unearthing regional delicacies and recreating the food of her heritage. With more than 100 recipes for meat, fish, vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts, and drinks, Macki invites us into her kitchen, showing us how to create exquisite Omani dishes at home. Tapping into the stories behind the recipes and ingredients, Macki brings a fresh perspective in nuanced essays on migration and identity, exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities.Combining personal essays and contemporary twists on traditional recipes, Bahari takes us on a journey through the flavors of Oman, in a tale that is as fascinating as it is delicious.
Bake It Better: 70 Show-Stopping Recipes to Level Up Your Baking Skills
by Matt AdlardWhy bake it &“good enough&” when you can Bake It Better?Publishers Weekly BestsellerIn Bake It Better, Instagram and TikTok star Matt Adlard shares his tried-and-true baking approach to help home chefs advance from intermediate-level to master baker—all at their own pace. Each chapter has a dedicated theme, with recipes offering techniques to show you how to elevate your baking from refreshingly refined to extraordinarily elegant.Each bake comes as a pair, beginning with a delicious &“Tier 1&” recipe, followed by an elevated &“Tier 2&” version for when you&’re ready to take your skills to the next level. Love making Brioche from scratch? Why not take things up a notch with Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, using a slightly advanced technique? Or try your hand at Triple Chocolate Brownie Fingers once you&’ve mastered the recipe for Chocolate Chunk Brownies. Bake It Better includes:70 mouthwatering recipes for cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, ice creams, and more.Techniques for mastering essential skills and deepening your abilities.Expert advice from Matt Adlard on enhancing your expertise and building your confidence as a baker.Join Matt Adlard on a journey to whatever baking destination you seek—and enjoy the detours along the way!
Bake It in a Cupcake: 50 Treats with a Surprise Inside
by Megan Seling“Mandatory for parents” this innovative cupcake cookbook will help with “having fun in the kitchen . . . and awakening the creative monster within us all.” (Andrew Zimmern, chef, author, and host of Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods)Bake It in a Cupcake takes the cupcake craze to the next level, operating on the logical assumption that the only thing better than a delicious cupcake is one with a sweet or savory treat—mini pie, fruit, chocolate kiss, breakfast cereal, baklava, cheese, even egg—hidden inside it. As the saying goes, it’s what's on the inside that counts.Based on Megan Seling's popular blog Bake it in a Cake (www.bakeitinacake.com), Bake It in a Cupcake includes 50 recipes—many accompanied by color photographs and step-by-step instructions so that even inexperienced bakers will find it easy to make these fun, eye-catching, and unique desserts. Recipes are organized into chapters by what's inside, whether that's another baked good, fruit, or your favorite candy.Bakers of all ages and experience levels will enjoy making—and eating—Seling's delectable filled creations like Banana Pudding Pie Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting, Miniature Cherry Pie Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting and Mission Fig-Spiced Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting.“Brimming with fun and decadent recipes . . . an essential volume for the adventurous baker.” —Jessie Oleson, author of CakeSpy Presents Sweet Treats for a Sugar-Filled Life“I've sampled several dozen of Megan's stuffed cupcakes—each a delicious work of art and a mind-boggling feat of engineering—and now it's your turn. Prepare to have your mind and your taste buds blown—along with any preconceived notions you may have had about what a cupcake can be.” —Dan Savage, author of Savage Love
Bake Me I'm Yours ... Christmas: Over 20 delicious festive treats: cookies, cupcakes, brownies & more
by VariousThe perfect gift for your favorite baker—or a present for yourself--a recipe collection of holiday treats for decorating, gift-giving and entertaining. Have a tasty Christmas with this collection of over twenty projects, recipes and ideas! Celebrate the festive season with stylish cupcakes, cookies, truffles, mini cakes and chocolate bites. Delight friends and family with edible gifts, centerpieces and decorations for your table and tree. Indulge in delicious recipes, from traditional fruit cake to chocolate brownies and spicy gingerbread. The perfect treat for the holidays!
The Baker's Appendix: The Essential Kitchen Companion, with Deliciously Dependable, Infinitely Adaptable Recipes
by Jessica ReedThe ultimate quick, yet thorough, reference for bakers, with every metric conversion and ingredient substitution you could want, plus 18 recipes for basic, fail-proof cakes, frostings, and cookies--with variations that combine to make dozens of desserts.
The Baker's Manual: 150 Master Formulas for Baking
by Joseph Amendola Nicole ReesIn addition to understanding basic pastry methods and techniques, pastry chefs must also master the basic—formulas—or recipes, that underlie their craft (for example, puff pastry, which can be used to create everything from turnovers and napoleons to brie en croûte). This book brings together close to 200 baking and pastry formulas in a single, indispensable reference.
Baking: Cuisson - Livre De Patisserie
by Bruno Laval Rupard BensonFANTASTIQUE RECETTES DE PATISSERIE Cuire vos mets favoris dés aujourd'hui Lorsque vous lisez de la pâtisserie: Le guide ultime de la pâtisserie - Des recettes de pâtisseries - Livre de cuisine - Notions de pâtisserie, vous entrerez dans un nouveau monde délicieux de goût et de plaisir. Vous obtiendrez des informations essentielles sur la pâtisserie, des recettes cuites au four, et des techniques de pâtisserie. Ce livre explique ce qu'est la pâtisserie, et les différents ingrédients et techniques que vous utiliserez! La pâtisserie est différente de toute autre chose! Car les recettes de bonnes pâtisseries baignent dans leurs propres huiles, de sorte que vous n'avez pas à ajouter beaucoup d'huiles à vos recettes.
Baking: El recetario definitivo de la Repostería
by Roberto Reffray V. Rupard Benson¡Hornea tus placeres favoritos hoy! Lee este libro en tu PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, etc. Cuando leas El libro de la Repostería: El recetario definitivo de la Repostería - Recetas de repostería - Recetarios de repostería - Fundamentos de la repostería, entrarás en un mundo nuevo y delicioso de sabor y disfrute. Ganarás conocimiento esencial sobre repostería, horneado y técnicas de repostería. Este libro explica lo que es la repostería y la variedad de ingredientes y técnicas que usarás. Este libro es unico en su clase. Ya que el horneado se hace en sus propios aceites, no tendrás que adicionar más aceite a tus recetas.
Baking 9-1-1: Rescue From Recipe Disasters; Answers To Your Most Frequently Asked Baking Questions; 40 Recipes For Every Baker
by Sarah PhillipsBaking is a science. But who wants to spend hours in the kitchen experimenting? Thankfully, Sarah Phillips does. She has discovered what causes baking disasters and shows bakers at all levels of expertise how to avoid them.The perfect companion to every baker's cookbook collection, this nuts and bolts guide to baking is the only one-stop turn-to source for bakers—novice and experienced alike—providing all the simple tips for achieving flaky crusts, chewy cookies, moist cakes and more, every time.
Baking and Pastry Mastering the Art and Craft,2nd edition
by The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe most comprehensive reference on the market, this book covers the full range of baking and pastry arts. Foundational chapters cover ingredient and equipment identification, baking science and food safety, and baking formulas and percentages, as well as information on career opportunities for baking and pastry professionals. Subsequent chapters include basic, step-by-step procedures for the main baking techniques, followed by specific recipes. Chapters include: Yeast Doughs; Yeast-Raised Breads and Rolls; Pastry Doughs; Quick Breads and Cakes; Cookies; Custards, Creams, Mousses, and Souffles; Icings, Glazes, and Sauces; Frozen Desserts; Pies, Tarts, and Fruit Desserts; Filled and Assembled Cakes and Tortes; Individual Pastries; Plated Desserts; Chocolates and Confections; Decor; and Wedding and Specialty Cakes. The book includes a total of 720 recipes - 150 all-new - ranging from "basic" to "advanced" in difficulty. In addition, appendices include useful conversion and equivalency charts, elemental recipes, templates, reading and resource information, and a glossary of terms.
The Baking Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask (Solutions To Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers To Every Question You'll Ever Ask)
by Lauren ChattmanMaster flaky pie crusts, watch your biscuits rise to new heights, and present golden-brown cookies every time. Filled with hundreds of insights and techniques, The Baking Answer Book has you covered. Pastry chef Lauren Chattman provides answers to all of your baking questions and creative ways out of every sticky mess you might find yourself in. Her tips, tricks, and secrets will take your baking to the next level.
Baking Soda Bonanza
by Peter A. CiulloLearn how to soothe sunburns, dry-clean your dog, and perform other household miracles with baking sodaWant to relieve your stuffy nose? Make your musty old books smell better? Kill roaches without pesticide? You can do it all with baking soda, and this updated edition of Baking Soda Bonanza shows you how! Cheap, ecologically sound, and more effective than most household cleaners, baking soda can be used to fix all sorts of household problems, from baking the perfect muffins to soothing bee stings to clearing out clogged drains. With a history of baking soda and many popular recipes for baking included, this is a book every household should have.
Baking Wonderland: A Mix & Match Cookbook for Kids!
by Jean Parker Rachel SmithAre you ready for a baking adventure? Welcome to Baking Wonderland, the sweetest place on Earth! A magical place full of delicious, easy-to-follow baking recipes made especially for kids!This mix-and-match cookbook is for curious kids who love to laugh. It&’s the perfect first baking book for children to use their imaginations, learn new skills and take their baking adventures to out-of-this-world heights! Be our guest and explore this magical theme park full of the most scrumptious cookie, cupcake, donut and cake recipes. Mix and match them with our fabulous frostings, glazes, toppings and milks to build countless combinations for your dream desserts. Wherever you start your adventure, we know you&’ll have fun and learn some cool and interesting stuff along the way . . . Just ask the animal friends you&’ll meet throughout the book!Inside you&’ll find a magical baking wonderland complete with:Cookieland: The cookie carousel will spin you around new recipes like L M N O . . . Peanut Butter Cookies and gluten-free Poop Cookies . . . yum!Cupcakeland: Reach new heights on the cupcake Ferris wheel by baking Cinnamon Hug Cupcakes or Ruby Red Velvet Cupcakes.Wonderpark: Learn how to mix and match your favorite treats with fillings, frostings, glazes, toppings and milks that will have you taste testing over and over!Donutland: Start your engines on the donut speedway! The racers are ready with recipes like Shoe-nuts and Baked Strawberries and Cream Donuts.Cakeland: When a castle is made of cake, why would you want to leave?! Here you&’ll find Disappearing Chocolate Cake and Lemony Olive Oil Cake.Have fun! Make something yummy. This is your cookbook and YOU decide what to bake.A note for parents, caregivers and educators: Baking Wonderland is perfect for encouraging children to develop new skills in the kitchen and engage little ones with curious minds to play with their food. Written in child-centric language, with clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step recipe methods, little bakers will delight in the new skills they develop and learn along the way. With whimsical illustrations, funny jokes, fun facts and lots of cool tips, there is no shortage of education and entertainment on this baking adventure.
Balance and Limitation of Intellectual Property Protection in China: The Latest Law Amendments and Judicial Development Under Micro-comparative Perspectives
by Chenguo ZhangThe book focuses the openness of Chinese copyright law and patent law, namely the right limitation and exception rules (as the IP-internal balancing mechanism) and the right enforcement and protection (as the IP-external balancing mechanism). It examines the highlights of the 3rd and 4th amendments to the Chinese copyright law, patent law and the trademark law, addressing the most debated questions during these amendments. This book also takes a comparative approach to study the legislations and case laws in the USA, EU and China. The comparison covers the legislation, case decisions, which could offer useful clues for legislators to revise the current law, for judges to decide the cases about relevant topics and lay down their market plans. Moreover, this study also provides several recommendations for the right holders who are currently operating or planning to operate in China, regarding the de facto protection levels of their IP rights, the risks of right infringement and litigation costs as well as the trend of the goalsetting in their intellectual property strategy.
Bald Coot and Screaming Loon
by Niall EdworthyFrom the author of The Curious Gardener's Almanac, a fascinating miscellany that explores the mysterious world of birds. Comprising more than 1,000 entries of remarkable information about birds, bird life, and bird-watching, Bald Coot and Screaming Loon reveals the intriguing evolution and behavior patterns of these avian creatures. Woven into this wealth of knowledge are quotations, anecdotes, traditional sayings, lines of verse, practical advice for attracting and spotting birds, and words of rural wisdom, covering such topics as: ?How birds came to be ?Courtship and breeding ?Why birds sing and call ?Avian anatomy ?Birds and man ?How and why birds fly ?The mystery of migration ?Bird Brains: Instinct or intelligence? ?How birds cope in a damaged world
The Bald Eagle
by Jon M. Gerrard Gary R. BortolottiThe Bald Eagle is a comprehensive description of the morphology, behavior, flight patterns, hunting, migration, nesting, development, and growth of bald eagles.
Bali: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Spectacular Tropical Island
by Linda HoffmanThe only guide you'll need for getting around Bali! Everything you need is in this one convenient travel guide--including a large pull-out map!This updated and revised edition of the bestselling Tuttle guide to Bali gives the latest information on what to do and see on this spectacular tropical Indonesian island. Bali is one of the few places in the world where an ancient civilization still thrives in the modern world. And the island has so much to offer: ancient temples, elaborate ritual celebrations, spellbinding music and dances, exquisite art and crafts, gorgeous beaches, bustling markets, delicious food, and much more!Bali: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Famous Island is the most complete guide to Bali ever published. Lively articles by world renowned experts present every aspect of the island's history and culture, along with detailed descriptions of all the sights, with maps and photos included.An informative travel reference section at the end of the book gives important travel and etiquette tips, transportation notes, a language primer, and a glossary.
Bali Street Atlas Third Edition
by Periplus EditionsDetailed regional and town maps are presented, with dense town areas and prominent resorts shown at 1:10,000 to 1:25,000 scale for detailed coverage. Altogether there are 50+ maps for easy location of places, buildings and other places of interests.
Bali Travel Map Ninth Edition
by Periplus EditionsThe Bali Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time.Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping centers and more!<P><P> A unique, easy-to-handle folding system that allows you to view the map one panel at a time for quick reference, and a fully digital map base, which allows our maps to be frequently updated.Periplus Travel Maps cover most of the major cities and travel destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. The series includes an amazing variety of fascinating destinations, from the multifaceted subcontinent of India to the bustling city-state of Singapore and the 'western style' metropolis of Sydney to the Asian charms of Bali. All titles are continuously updated, ensuring they keep up with the considerable changes in this fast-developing part of the world. This extensive geographical reach and attention to detail mean that Periplus Travel Maps are the natural first choice for anyone traveling in the region.<P> Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.
Balinese Flora & Fauna Discover Indonesia
by Julian Davison Bruce GranquistThis book provides a general introduction to the natural history of Bali, looking at each of the major ecosystems in turn and highlighting their most salient and interesting features. Watercolor panoramas and illustrations of typical or otherwise significant plants and animals from each type of habitat complement the text and provide the reader with a visual reference for some of the sights he or she is most likely to see during a visit to the island.