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The Best American Travel Writing 2019 (The Best American Series ®)
by Alexandra Fuller Jason WilsonAn eclectic compendium of the best travel writing essays published in 2018, collected by Alexandra Fuller. BEST AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITING gathers together a satisfyingly varied medley of perspectives, all exploring what it means to travel somewhere new. For the past two decades, readers have come to recognize this annual volume as the gold standard for excellence in travel writing.
The Best American Travel Writing 2020 (The Best American Series ®)
by Robert Macfarlane, Jason WilsonThe year&’s best travel writing, as chosen by series editor Jason Wilson and guest editor Robert Macfarlane. Writing, reading, and dreaming about travel have surged, writes Robert MacFarlane in his introduction to the Best American Travel Writing 2020. From an existential reckoning in avalanche school, to an act of kindness at the Mexican-American border, to a moral dilemma at a Kenyan orphanage, the journeys showcased in this collection are as spiritual as they are physical. These stories provide not just remarkable entertainment, but also, as MacFarlane says, deep comfort, &“carrying hope, creating connections, transporting readers to other-worlds, and imagining alternative presents and alternative futures.&” The Best American Travel 2020 includes HEIDI JULAVITS • YIYUN LI • PAUL SALOPEK • LACY JOHNSON • EMMANUEL IDUMA • JON MOOALLEM • EMILY RABOTEAU and others
The Best American Travel Writing 2021 (The Best American Series)
by Jason Wilson&“The beauty of good writing is that it transports the reader inside another person&’s experience in some other physical place and culture,&” writes Padma Lakshmi in her introduction, &“and, at its best, evokes a palpable feeling of being in a specific moment in time and space.&” The essays in this year&’s Best American Travel Writing are an antidote to the isolation of the year 2020, giving us views into experiences unlike our own and taking us on journeys we could not take ourselves. From the lively music of West Africa, to the rich culinary traditions of Muslims in Northwest China, to the thrill of a hunt in Alaska, this collection is a treasure trove of diverse places and cultures, providing the comfort, excitement, and joy of feeling elsewhere. THE BEST AMERICAN TRAVEL WRITING 2021 INCLUDES KIESE MAKEBA LAYMON • LESLIE JAMISON • BILL BUFORD • JON LEE ANDERSON • MEGHAN DAUM LIGAYA MISHAN • PAUL THEROUX and others
The Best and Hardest Thing
by Pat BrissonTold entirely in poetry--sonnets and haikus--this readable novel tells the story of a 15-year-old girl who struggles to accept her pregnancy and the fact that her life will never be the same.
The Best and Hardest Thing
by Pat BrissonFifteen-year-old Molly Biden has always been studious, dependable, some might even say saintly. And she's sick of herself. So when she spots mysterious bad boy Grady Dillon, she devises a plan to make herself over into someone new, someone who will attract Grady's attention. She succeeds--but a little too well. When Molly discovers she's pregnant, she's forced to make the hardest choice of her life. This addictively readable portrayal of Molly's struggle to accept her pregnancy and the fact that her life will never be the same is told entirely in poetry, from sonnets to haiku.
The Best and Lightest: 150 Healthy Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
by Editors of Food Network MagazineHealthy Recipes That Taste Anything But!Using clever cooking techniques and ingredient swaps, Food Network Magazine's test kitchen chefs have lightened up all the foods you crave. Each crowd-pleasing dish comes in under 500 calories with satisfying--not tiny--portions. With a visual table of contents--complete with icons that indicate vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes--you can quickly find meal ideas for any diet. Plus, each recipe appears with nutritional information and a beautiful photograph, making eating right surprisingly simple and totally fun. Take a look at what's inside:Polenta with Fontina and EggsSpiced Burgers with Cucumber YogurtPotato-Leek Soup with BaconShrimp and Kale PitasSpicy Chicken EnchiladasChile-Rubbed Steak with Creamed CornThree-Cheese MacaroniBanana-Almond PuddingStrawberry Corn Cakes
The Best and the Brightest (Modern Library Classics Ser.)
by David HalberstamDavid Halberstam’s masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy, with a new Foreword by Senator John McCain.Using portraits of America’s flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that drove them, The Best and the Brightest reckons magnificently with the most important abiding question of our country’s recent history: Why did America become mired in Vietnam, and why did we lose? As the definitive single-volume answer to that question, this enthralling book has never been superseded. It is an American classic.
The Best and the Brightest
by Susan WrightEvery year, Starfleet Academy in San Francisco attracts many of the most talented and ambitious young people in the Federation. They come from all over the Alpha Quadrant, from hundreds of worlds and species, to prepare themselves for the challenges of the final frontier. Meet a new generation of cadets: a newly joined Trill just beginning the first of many lives; a Bajoran Vedek who finds himself torn between his vows and an unspoken love; a reckless young man fond of pushing the limits; a feline alien raised among humans; a brilliant but immature young woman with a lot to learn; and a native-born Earth woman with a talent for engineering. Together they will learn about courage, life, teamwork, and themselves. Their future is just beginning -- but one of them will not survive!
The Best and The Brightest
by Susan WrightFollow the adventures of six of the most talented and ambitious young people in the Federation as they navigate their way through Starfleet Academy. Together they will learn about courage, life, teamwork, and themselves--but one of them will not survive!
Best Android Apps
by Brian Sawyer Mike HendricksonYou can choose from thousands of apps to make your Android device do just about anything you can think of -- and probably a few things you'd never imagine. There are so many Android apps available, in fact, that it's been difficult to find the best of the bunch -- until now. Best Android Apps leads you beyond the titles in Android Market's "Top Paid" and "Top Free" bins to showcase apps that will truly delight, empower, and entertain you. The authors have tested and handpicked more than 200 apps and games, each listed with a description and details highlighting the app's valuable tips and special features. Flip through the book to browse their suggestions, or head directly to the category of your choice to find the best apps to use at work, on the town, at play, at home, or on the road. Discover great Android apps to help you: Juggle tasks Connect with friends Play games Organize documents Explore what's nearby Get in shape Travel the world Find new music Dine out Manage your money ...and much more!
The Best Animal in the Forest: A Play (Into Reading, Level E #73)
by Phillip Simpson Jo ThapaNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Best Apple Crisp in the World
by Charnan SimonJake wants to learn how to make his grandmother’s apple crisp! The only problem is she doesn’t use a recipe. With his uncle’s help, he must figure out the ingredients and measurements.
The Best Archie Comic Ever (Archie (2015-))
by Aubrey SittersonTHE BLOCKBUSTER OF THE SUMMER IS HERE featuring Superheroes! Barbarians! Spies! All this plus Archie’s trademark mix of romance, humor, and adventure in an all-new anthology! In the first of three all-new stories, Pureheart the Powerful encounters a superhero that looks a lot like himself! Is this other hero an imposter, or is it a case of imposter syndrome? Next up, the reluctantly heroic barbarian Jughead Jones is scaling a tower, hell-bent on saving the day and waging war against a menacing wizard in a tale that action & adventure fans will love! Finally, intrigue and espionage take hold as the world’s most dangerous woman Veronica Lodge teams with spy extraordinaire Betty Cooper on a top-secret case! THE BEST ARCHIE COMIC EVER #1 is here from comic power-hitters including FRED VAN LENTE, TIM SEELEY, the incredible team behind Savage Hearts, AUBREY SITTERSON and JED DOUGHERTY, plus rising talents RUBEN NAJERA and GIORGIA SPOSITO!
The Best Are Leaving
by Clair WillsClair Wills's The Best Are Leaving is an important and wide-ranging study of post-war Irish emigrant culture. Wills analyses representations of emigrants from Ireland and of Irish immigrants in Britain across a range of discourses, including official documents, sociological texts, clerical literature, journalism, drama, literary fiction, and popular literature and film. This book, written by a leading critic of Irish literature and culture, examines public opinion about post-war emigration from Ireland and about the immigrant community in Britain by discussing topics such as the loss of the finest people from rural Ireland and the destruction of traditional communities; the anxieties of women emigrants and their desire for the benefits of modern consumer society; the stereotype of the drunken Irishman; the charming and authentic country Irish in the city; and the ambiguous meanings of Irish Catholicism in England, which was viewed as both a threatening and civilising force. Wills explores this theme of emigration through writers as diverse as M. J. Molloy, John B. Keane, Tom Murphy, and Edna O'Brien.
The Best Argument against God
by Graham Oppy. . . compares two theories-Naturalism and Theism-on a wide range of relevant data. It concludes that Naturalism should be preferred to Theism on that data. The central idea behind the argument is that, while Naturalism is simpler than Theism, there is no relevant data that Naturalism fails to explain at least as well as Theism does.
The Best at It
by Maulik PancholyFrom award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. Perfect for fans of Tim Federle’s Nate series.Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you’re really good at and become the BEST at it.Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul’s brain. While he’s not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won’t be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge.... But what if he discovers he isn’t the best at anything?Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.
Best Australian Comedy Writing
by Luke RyanEditor and comedian Luke Ryan has wrangled 24 of Australia's finest comedy writers and rolled them into a single book of comedy gold. If there's been a more impressive assembly of funny people in any Australian book ever, you can have your money back. Contributors include: JAMES COLLEY, ANNABEL CRABB, ANDREW DENTON, MONICA DUX, ROZ HAMMOND, ANDREW HANSEN, LALLY KATZ, LEE LIN CHIN AND CHRIS LEBEN, PATRICK LENTON, LAWRENCE LEUNG, TONY MARTIN, SHAUN MICALLEF, ZOË NORTON LODGE, LIAM PIEPER, BEN POBJIE, JANE RAWSON, LIAM RYAN, FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN, SAMI SHAH, REBECCA SHAW, ROBERT SKINNER, CHRIS TAYLOR, DAVID THORNE, FELICITY WARD
Best Australian Comedy Writing 2
by Ed. Luke Ryan'...Comedy writing is a tough art. It requires concision, precision and an intuitive sense of how the reader is going to formulate your sentences in their mind. It needs a poet's grasp of language, an encyclopaedic knowledge of culture, high and low, and a vast array of euphemisms for embarrassing bodily functions. -- Luke Ryan From memoir and satire, to spoofs and silliness, this collection combines the best writing of 2016 with new pieces from the funniest people working today.
Best Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Options for Implementation
by Committee on Options for Implementing the Requirement of Best Available Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil Gas Operations Marine Board National Academy of Engineering National Research CouncilBest Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Options for Implementation explores a range of options for improving the implementation of the U.S. Department of the Interior's congressional mandate to require the use of best available and safety technologies in offshore oil and gas operations. In the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Congress directs the Secretary of the Interior to regulate oil and gas operations in federal waters. The act mandates that the Secretary “shall require, on all new drilling and production operations and, wherever practicable, on existing operations, the use of the best available and safest technologies which the Secretary determines to be economically feasible, wherever failure of equipment would have a significant effect on safety, health, or the environment, except where the Secretary determines that the incremental benefits are clearly insufficient to justify the incremental costs of utilizing such technologies.†This report, which was requested by Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), also reviews options and issues that BSEE is already considering to improve implementation of the best available and safest technologies requirement.
Best Baby Names 2020
by Siobhan ThomasChoosing a name for your baby has never been easier.Deciding on a name is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll make ahead of your new arrival but with so much choice it can be daunting to know where to start. Best Baby Names 2020 is full of inspirational names for your new baby. Whether you want a classic or a modern name or you don’t know either way this book will give you an A-Z of 9,000 possibilities. With advice and tips on how to choose the best name for your baby, how to approach relatives and all their opinions and the latest trends, you can find the ideal name and feel confident in your choice.
Best Baby Names 2021
by Siobhan ThomasFind the right name for your new arrival Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most exciting decisions you can make, but there’s so much choice – where do you start? Best Baby Names 2021 has exactly what you need: thousands of names to browse and the latest trends to inspire you. Whether you want a classic or a modern name, or even if you don’t know where to begin, this book will give you an A-Z of more than 9,000 options to explore. You’ll find advice and tips on how to navigate your baby-naming journey, including reaching an agreement with your partner and coping with other people’s opinions, so that you can find the ideal name and feel confident in your choice.
Best Baby Names 2022
by Siobhan ThomasThere's so much in a name, and it's one of the most exciting decisions to make about your new arrival. But how to find the right name for your little one?This easy-to-browse A-Z book of over 9,000 names will help. You'll find tips on navigating your baby-naming quest, including managing other people's opinions and reaching that all-important agreement with your partner.Whether you're looking for a classic or gender-neutral name or something with a contemporary twist, Best Baby Names 2022 has everything you need.
Best Baby Names for 2013
by Siobhan ThomasChoosing a name for your baby has never been easier with this ultimate baby-naming guide.With all the information on the latest naming trends, this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is full of inspirational names. Including:- A-Z directories of over 8,000 names and their meanings- Over 100 inspirational lists- Naming trends for 2013- Tips for choosing the perfect name for your babyIncluding modern names and variants, plus classics that have stood the test of time, this naming guide has everything you need for finding the perfect name for your new arrival.
Best Baby Names for 2014
by Siobhan ThomasChoosing a name for your baby has never been easier with this ultimate baby-naming guide. With all the information on the latest naming trends, this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is full of inspirational names. Including: - A-Z directories of over 8,000 names and their meanings - Over 100 inspirational lists - Naming trends for 2014 - Tips for choosing the perfect name for your baby Including modern names and variants, plus classics that have stood the test of time, this naming guide has everything you need for finding the perfect name for your new arrival.
Best Baby Names for 2015: Over 8,000 names and 100 inspiration lists
by Siobhan ThomasChoosing a name for your baby has never been easier with this ultimate baby-naming guide. With all the information on the latest naming trends, this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide is full of inspirational names. Including: - A-Z directories of over 8,000 names and their meanings - Over 100 inspirational lists - Naming trends for 2015 - Tips for choosing the perfect name for your baby Including modern names and variants, plus classics that have stood the test of time, this naming guide has everything you need for finding the perfect name for your new arrival.