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The Possibility Dogs: What a Handful of "Unadoptables" Taught Me About Service, Hope, & Healing
by Susannah Charleson&“A moving page-turner of a memoir from an accomplished trainer who shifts from the work of search and rescue to that of psychiatric service dogs.&”—The Boston Globe After a grisly search-and-rescue operation led to troubling consequences for author Susannah Charleson, she found that her relationship with Puzzle, her search dog, made a surprising contribution to her own healing. Inspired by that experience, Charleson learned to identify abandoned dogs with service potential, plucking them from shelters and training them to work with disabled human partners, to whom the dogs bring assistance, comfort, and hope. Similar to her New York Times bestselling first book, Scent of the Missing, Charleson&’s The Possibility Dogs goes beyond the science that explains working canines to tell the stories of the dogs themselves. Like Merlin, a black Lab puppy who had been thrown away in a garbage bag and now stabilizes his partner&’s panic attacks. And service dog Jake Piper, a formerly starving pit bull mix who went from abandoned to irreplaceable. This heartwarming combination of memoir and research is sure to both inform and inspire. &“For everyone who is interested in the human animal bond, this book is essential reading. Learn how service dogs can provide emotional support for people who are in great need.&”—Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make us Human and Animals in Translation &“You don&’t have to be an animal lover to be moved by this beautifully written and impassioned account of the author&’s work rescuing dogs from shelters and training them to be service animals . . . This is the rare book that can change minds about the reality of animals&’ emotional lives.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Murder of a Herkimer County Teacher: The Shocking 1914 Case of a Vengeful Student (True Crime Ser.)
by Dennis Webster&“The true case of Lydia &‘Lida&’ Beecher, a school teacher, being killed by one of her former students . . . The book flows seamlessly&” (Observer Dispatch). In 1914, Poland, New York, was a picturesque slice of small-town America. But that innocence was shattered with the shocking murder of beloved schoolteacher Lida Beecher at the hands of her former student Jean Gianini. At twenty-one years old, Lida wasn't much older than her students. The son of a successful furniture dealer, Jean had all the advantages in life, but he had been labeled as different by all who encountered him. The shocking murder brought the world&’s best alienists to the packed Herkimer County Courthouse to try to prove that the teenager&’s mental development precluded his guilt. Author Dennis Webster utilizes unprecedented access to court documents to reveal details of the sensational crime never before made known to the public. Includes photos!
The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s
by Joseph EganThe &“endlessly fascinating&” true story of a custody battle that threatened to expose the seedy secrets of Hollywood&’s Golden Age—illustrated with photos (Entertainment Weekly). Most famous for playing opposite Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon, Mary Astor was one of Hollywood&’s most beloved film stars. But her story wasn&’t a happy one. Widowed at twenty-four, she quickly entered a rocky marriage with Dr. Franklyn Thorpe in which both were unfaithful. When they finally divorced in 1936, Astor sued for custody of their baby daughter Marylyn, setting off one of Hollywood&’s most scandalous court cases. In the ruthless court battle, Thorpe held a trump card: the diaries Astor had been keeping for years. In them, Astor detailed her own affairs—including with playwright George S. Kaufman—as well as the myriad dalliances of some of Hollywood&’s biggest names. Studio heads were desperate to keep such damning details from leaking. But speculation of the dairy&’s contents became a major news story, stealing the front page from The Spanish Civil War and Hitler&’s 1936 Olympic Games in newspapers all over America. With unlimited access to the photographs and memorabilia of Mary Astor&’s estate, The Purples Diaries is an in-depth look at Hollywood&’s Golden Age as it has never been seen before.
1967 Red Sox: The Impossible Dream Season (Images of Baseball)
by Raymond SinibaldiA photo-packed celebration of Boston&’s 1967 pennant win. It was a summer that united a city and transformed a franchise. Led by 1967 MVP Carl Yastrzemski and Boston&’s first Cy Young Award winner, Jim Lonborg, the youngest Red Sox team since the days of Babe Ruth went from ninth to first place in what remains the closest pennant race in baseball history. Tony Conigliaro, Rico Petrocelli, George Scott, Reggie Smith, Billy Rohr, Jerry Adair, and their teammates became household names to the Fenway Faithful as they carried the Red Sox to their first World Series in twenty-one years under manager Dick Williams—and this book is filled with personal reminiscences and photos of that glorious season.
Fever at Dawn: A Novel
by Péter GárdosAfter World War II, two concentration camp survivors begin a battle for love in this heartwarming, historical novel based on a true story.It&’s 1945, and Miklós is looking for a wife. The fact that he has six months left to live doesn&’t discourage him—he isn&’t one to let small problems like that stand in the way, especially not after he&’s survived a concentration camp. Currently marooned in an all-male sanatorium in Sweden, and desperate to get out, he acquires the names of the 117 Hungarian women also recovering in Sweden and writes each of them a letter in his beautiful cursive hand. Luckily for him, Lili decides to write back…Drawn from the real-life letters of Péter Gárdos&’s parents, and reminiscent of the film Life Is Beautiful, Fever at Dawn is a vibrant, ribald, and unforgettable tale, showing the death-defying power of the human will to live and to love.&“Fever at Dawn has the sweetness of The Rosie Project and the pathos of The Fault in Our Stars…A book to fall in love with.&”—The Herald Sun&“At once heartrending and lighthearted, this romance covers enormous ground in love and war, joy and tragedy.&” — Shelf Awareness, starred review &“A riveting and high-spirited journey from the brink of death toward life, [Fever at Dawn] asserts the power of love.&”—Julie Orringer, author of The Invisible Bridge
Haunted Old Forge (Haunted America)
by Dennis Webster Bernadette PeckDiscover the paranormal past of this little town in the Adirondacks . . . photos included! Spirits linger on the pine-covered slopes of the Adirondack Mountains that surround Old Forge. Books fly off the shelves at the Maxson House, and something—or someone—spies on the living from the attic window of the Goodsell Museum. The spirit of Mohawk Peter Waters is said to linger along the shores of First Lake, where an assassin killed him in 1833. The scent of a phantom cigar hints at the presence of the former owner of the Strand Theatre. In this book, Dennis Webster and Bernadette Peck and the Ghost Seekers of Central New York take a chilling journey into the paranormal history of what may be the most haunted town in the nation.
Seasons in Hell: With Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog and, "the Worst Baseball Team in History"—The 1973–1975 Texas Rangers
by Mike Shropshire&“A funny, revealing, Ball Four–like romp through mid-seventies baseball&” from the longtime sports columnist and author of The Last Real Season (Booklist). You think your team is bad? In this &“disastrously hilarious&” work on one of the most tortured franchises in baseball, one reporter discovers that nine innings can feel like an eternity (USA Today). In early 1973, gonzo sportswriter Mike Shropshire agreed to cover the Texas Rangers for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, not realizing that the Rangers were arguably the worst team in baseball history. Seasons in Hell is a riotous, candid, irreverent behind-the-scenes account in the tradition of The Bronx Zoo and Ball Four, following the Texas Rangers from Whitey Herzog&’s reign in 1973 through Billy Martin&’s tumultuous tenure. Offering wonderful perspectives on dozens of unique (and likely never-to-be-seen-again) baseball personalities, Seasons in Hell recounts some of the most extreme characters ever to play the game and brings to life the no-holds-barred culture of major league baseball in the mid-seventies. &“The single funniest sports book I have ever read.&”—Don Imus &“The locker-room shenanigans of a lousy team of the 1970s.&”—Publishers Weekly
Ghosts and Murders of Manhattan (Images of America)
by Elise GainerDiscover the darker side of New York City history with this collection of stories and photos. Amid the bustle of the city&’s ever-changing landscape, Manhattan&’s past still whispers. At Fraunces Tavern, George Washington&’s emotional farewell luncheon in 1783 echoes in the Long Room. Gertrude Tredwell&’s ghost appears to visitors at the Merchant&’s House Museum. Long since deceased, Olive Thomas shows herself to the men of the New Amsterdam Theatre, and Dorothy Parker still keeps her lunch appointment at the Algonquin Hotel. In other places, it is not the paranormal but the abnormal—violent acts by gangsters, bombers, and murderers that linger in the city&’s memory. Some even believe that Jack the Ripper and the Boston Strangler hunted here. The historic images and true stories in Ghosts and Murders of Manhattan explores the people and events that shaped this city, and live in the shadows of its majestic skyline.
Midnight's Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India's Partition
by Nisid HajariA &“fast-moving and highly readable account&” of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 and its lasting legacy in today&’s geopolitical tensions (The New York Times). An NPR and Seattle Times Best Book of the Year Nobody expected the events of 1947 in Southeast Asia to be so bloody. The liberation of India and the birth of Pakistan were supposed to realize the dreams of Muslims and Hindus who had been ruled by the British for centuries. Jawaharlal Nehru, Gandhi&’s protégé and the political leader of India, believed Indians were an inherently nonviolent, peaceful people. Pakistan&’s founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, was a secular lawyer, not a firebrand. In August 1946, exactly a year before Independence, Calcutta erupted in street-gang fighting. A cycle of riots—targeting Hindus, then Muslims, then Sikhs—spiraled out of control. As the summer of 1947 approached, all three groups were arming themselves as the British rushed to evacuate. Some of the most brutal and widespread ethnic cleansing in modern history erupted on both sides of the new border, searing a divide between India and Pakistan that remains a root cause of many evils. From jihadi terrorism to nuclear proliferation, the searing tale told in Midnight&’s Furies explains all too many of the headlines we read today.
Startup: A Silicon Valley Adventure
by Jerry KaplanThe classic account of the early days of tech, named one of the 10 best business books of the year by Business Week: &“Riveting, wry, and often wise.&”—The Washington Post Jerry Kaplan had a dream: he would redefine the known universe (and get very rich) by creating a new kind of computer. All he needed was sixty million dollars, a few hundred employees, and a maniacal belief in his ability to win the Silicon Valley startup game. Kaplan, a well-known figure in the computer industry, founded GO Corporation in 1987, and for several years it was one of the hottest new ventures in the Valley. Startup tells the story of Kaplan's wild ride: how he assembled a brilliant but fractious team of engineers, software designers, and investors; pioneered the emerging market for hand-held computers operated with a pen instead of a keyboard; and careened from crisis to crisis without ever losing his passion for his revolutionary idea. Along the way, Kaplan vividly recreates his encounters with eccentric employees, risk-addicted venture capitalists, and industry giants such as Bill Gates and John Sculley. And no one—including Kaplan himself—is spared his sharp wit. &“What separates Kaplan&’s tale from other start-up stories is the insight he provides about dealing with two of America's largest computer companies—IBM and Microsoft…Readers interested in entrepreneurial adventurism will find Kaplan&’s tale entertaining.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Kaplan tells it with novelistic style replete with races against the clock and sharp character sketches…An insider's well-written story of the death of a new machine.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“A winner.&”—Wired
Simply Soup
by Madge BairdStep up your soup game with quick, delicious, healthy recipes from chilis and chowders to dumplings and hot pots—from the author of 200 Soups. Ranking among warm sweaters and cozy blankets, a piping-hot bowl of soup is a universal symbol for comfort. With recipes ranging from classic to trendy, Simply Soup is full of inspiration to answer every craving. More than 50 recipes include: Chicken and DumplingsAsian Hot PotHam Bone SoupCarrot and Parsnip BisqueLentil, Chickpeas, and Greens SoupRed Tomato GazpachoAfrican Peanut SoupEasy French Onion SoupWhite Clam ChowderChicken Enchilada Soup Whether you&’re looking for a quick, healthy option for lunch, an easy one-pot dinner for the family, a dish to thaw you out on a wintry evening, or even a chilled soup on a warm day, this book&’s for you.
Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich
by Eric Kurlander&“A dense and scholarly book about . . . the relationship between the Nazi party and the occult . . . reveals stranger-than-fiction truths on every page.&”—Daily Telegraph The Nazi fascination with the occult is legendary, yet today it is often dismissed as Himmler&’s personal obsession or wildly overstated for its novelty. Preposterous though it was, however, supernatural thinking was inextricable from the Nazi project. The regime enlisted astrology and the paranormal, paganism, Indo-Aryan mythology, witchcraft, miracle weapons, and the lost kingdom of Atlantis in reimagining German politics and society and recasting German science and religion. In this eye-opening history, Eric Kurlander reveals how the Third Reich&’s relationship to the supernatural was far from straightforward. Even as popular occultism and superstition were intermittently rooted out, suppressed, and outlawed, the Nazis drew upon a wide variety of occult practices and esoteric sciences to gain power, shape propaganda and policy, and pursue their dreams of racial utopia and empire. &“[Kurlander] shows how swiftly irrational ideas can take hold, even in an age before social media.&”—The Washington Post &“Deeply researched, convincingly authenticated, this extraordinary study of the magical and supernatural at the highest levels of Nazi Germany will astonish.&”—The Spectator &“A trustworthy [book] on an extraordinary subject.&”—The Times &“A fascinating look at a little-understood aspect of fascism.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Kurlander provides a careful, clear-headed, and exhaustive examination of a subject so lurid that it has probably scared away some of the serious research it merits.&”—National Review
Eat More Tortillas
by Donna Kelly Stephanie AshcraftFrom the authors of 101 Things to Do With Chicken and 101 Things to Do With Rice, 75 recipes that will change how you see the tortilla. Move over sliced bread; there&’s a new fare in town.Tortillas are now an indisputable staple of the American diet. Expand your horizons beyond the humble quesadilla with the help of this funky new cookbook, Eat More Tortillas. Try Smoked Salmon Triangles, Sloppy Joe Tacos, Southwest Lasagna, Tortilla Cannolis…and the list goes on with 75 recipes for breakfasts, soups, salads, snacks, dinners, and desserts—each featuring the beloved tortilla. Whether you&’re cooking a family meal, prepping for game day, snacking on the go, or navigating your first kitchen, this bargain cookbook will give anyone plenty of reasons to Eat More Tortillas.
Aunty Acid's Guide to Life (Aunty Acid)
by Ged BacklandIn this collection from the hit webcomic, the pink-haired, sassy senior who&’s been around the block shares what she&’s learned about life. &“Life is too short to remember to remove a USB safely.&” &“Unfortunately, my daydreams about being skinny are often cut short by the sounds of me chewing a cookie.&” Created to give &“the crazy old lady in all of us&” a voice that can be heard from ten blocks away, Aunty Acid, along with her long-suffering husband, Walt, tells it like it is and has her own unique opinions on everything. She&’s here to guide you through life on matters including finding Mr. Right and dealing with difficult people (a.k.a. idiots). Aunty Acid is created by Ged Backland and is brought to life by the team at the Backland Studio in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in Northern England. Their other properties include the widely successful Scarlett & Crimson series.
Collected Poems
by Galway KinnellThe essential collection by the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winner who was &“one of the true master poets of his generation&” (The New York Times). In the words of Galway Kinnell, it is &“the poet&’s job to figure out what&’s happening within oneself, to figure out the connection between the self and the world, and to get it down in words that have a lasting shape, that have a chance of lasting.&” With this deeply probing and restlessly curious sensibility, Kinnell spend decades producing some of American poetry&’s most beloved and revered works. This comprehensive volume includes Kinnell&’s expansive poem of immigrant life on the Lower East Side of New York, &“The Avenue Bearing the Initial of Christ into the New World,&”; his incantatory book-length poem, The Book of Nightmares; and a searing evocation of Hiroshima in &“The Fundamental Project of Technology.&” It covers the iconic themes of Kinnell&’s middle years—eros, family, and the natural world—in works such as &“After Making Love We Hear Footsteps,&” &“The Bear,&” &“Saint Francis and the Sow,&” and &“Blackberry Eating.&” And includes the unflinchingly introspective work of his later years. Spanning six decades, this is the essential collection for old and new devotees of Galway Kinnell: &“a poet of the rarest ability…who can flesh out music, raise the spirits, and break the heart&” (Boston Globe).
Orange Appeal: Savory and Sweet
by Jamie SchlerAdd a little sunshine to every meal with dishes and desserts brightened with the flavor of orange. Jamie Schler offers a collection of sophisticated and sunny recipes using the most versatile of citrus fruits, the orange, in this cookbook beautifully photographed by Ilva Beretta. Schler incorporates the juice, zest, and fruit from many varieties of oranges as well as flavorings, extracts, and liqueurs. These sauces, soups, salads, sides, main dishes, breads, and sweets embody the essence of orange. Indulge yourself and delight your guests with recipes such as: Orange Fig SauceMussels Steamed in Orange and FennelOrange Braised Belgian Endive with Caramelized Onions and BaconBeef in Bourbon Sauce, Glazed Apple and Orange BraidOrange and Brown Sugar-Glazed Sweet PotatoesChocolate Orange Marmalade Brownies and many more
The Field of Cloth of Gold
by Glenn Richardson&“Pomp, pageantry and epic showing-off: a vivid re-creation of the 1520 peace-promoting rally between the kings of England and France.&”—The Sunday Times Glenn Richardson provides the first history in more than four decades of a major Tudor event: an extraordinary international gathering of Renaissance rulers unparalleled in its opulence, pageantry, controversy, and mystery. Throughout most of the late medieval period, from 1300 to 1500, England and France were bitter enemies, often at war or on the brink of it. In 1520, in an effort to bring conflict to an end, England&’s monarch, Henry VIII, and Francis I of France agreed to meet, surrounded by virtually their entire political nations, at &“the Field of Cloth of Gold.&” In the midst of a spectacular festival of competition and entertainment, the rival leaders hoped to secure a permanent settlement between them, as part of a European-wide &“Universal Peace.&” Richardson offers a bold new appraisal of this remarkable historical event, describing the preparations and execution of the magnificent gathering, exploring its ramifications, and arguing that it was far more than the extravagant elitist theater and cynical charade it historically has been considered to be. &“A sparkling new account of the Field of Cloth of Gold as an extraordinary demonstration of ostentatious rivalry.&”—Suzannah Lipscomb, author of A Journey Through Tudor England &“Richardson&’s book seeks to throw new light on what we know of the Field itself: from how it was organized, provisioned and enacted, to the reasons such a sensational junket should have mattered—and in this it undoubtedly succeeds.&”—London Review of Books
Jon Bonnell's Texas Favorites
by Jon BonnellThe owner and chef at Forth Worth&’s premier restaurant bearing his name shares his favorite Tex-Mex dishes for parties and family gatherings.Holding back no secrets, Bonnell gives easy-to-follow directions on how to make Tex-Mex essentials like tortillas, salsas galore, guacamole and tamales. His recipes for family-style fiestas, Fort Worth fancy foods, seafood, and wild game are sure to please any size crowd. Fabulous ideas for tailgate parties will let you host with ease while making your tailgate the hottest one at the game. And then wind down any party with a variety of liquor-infused desserts or Sweet Biscuits with Cactus Jelly.There&’s nothing intimidating about cooking with Chef Jon. From Texas-style ribs and potatoes to southwestern twists on fish, fresh veggie salads, and sweets, you&’ll be whipping up delicious meals for your family and friends―in the kitchen and on the barbecue!&“While his first book, Fine Texas Cuisine, focused on the fine dining fare that has made Bonnell's one of Zagat&’s highest-rated restaurants, the former science teacher provides less complex recipes for the home cook in his second book. We love the entire chapter dedicated to tailgating Texas-style (and already are planning to use it for Texas Rangers games).&”—Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Volk: A Novel of Radiant Abomination (The Book of the Juke Series #2)
by David NickleThe sequel to Eutopia is &“a nailbiter . . . that is spooky as hell, a critical and sharp demolition of Lovecraft&’s own romanticization of eugenics&” (Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing). In Eutopia, an orphaned farm boy and a black physician came face to face with monsters both human—American eugenicists—and inhuman—a parasite called the Juke. Volk is &“another dive into the horrific . . . a dazzling horror novel that&’s unafraid to ask questions and leave some of them unanswered&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). At the dawn of the twentieth century, Dr. Andrew Waggoner and Jason Thistledown made it out of the Idaho town of Eliada alive—but so did the Juke . . . Now, in 1931 Europe, there are those who seek to resurrect the philosophy of the founders of Eliada. Deep in the Bavarian mountains, research has begun on the creature whose seductive poison can be used in the Nazis&’ quest for a master race. Still struggling with the aftershocks of their encounters with the Juke, Dr. Waggoner has become the head of a secret society in Paris dedicated to the monster&’s destruction, while Thistledown is a veteran World War I pilot. Drawn back together to fight the evil that is brewing, they will be forced to confront the diabolical plans of those who will stop at nothing to reshape humanity—and the one being capable of destroying it completely . . . &“The most intellectually provocative horror novel of the twenty-first century.&” —Toronto Star &“[Volk] cements David Nickle&’s reputation as one of the leaders of his generation of writers.&” —John Langan, award-winning author of The Fisherman
Push-up Pops
by Courtney Dial WhitmoreFrom the author of Pizzazzerie, recipes, tips, and techniques to help you create delicious dessert treats based on an old favorite. A well-known stylist and writer in the field of party design and décor, Courtney Dial Whitmore combines her love of entertaining with a classic confection to give you Push-Up Pops, the perfect party resource. These treats use the ordinary off-the-shelf clear plastic molds but transform them into frozen fruit popsicles, cake and pudding parfaits, cupcakes, and 40 other treats. These beautiful layers are sweet additions to any celebration! &“Push-Up Pops are the perfect treat for any occasion. This is a MUST-HAVE book for all party lovers!&”—Tori Spelling "Filled with dozens of easy to follow recipes, Push-Up Pops layers your favorite flavors with pure fun to create adorable, individual tasty treats.&”—Angie Dudley, Bakerella "Whether you're an experienced pastry chef or a home baker, you'll fall in love with Courtney&’s fun interpretation of Push-Up Pops... These are a great activity to make with your kids and will be a hit at any party!&”—Amy Atlas, the Sweets Stylist, author of Sweet Designs "From frosting tips to instructions for making a pie push-up pop, the recipes and ideas range from simple and sweet (wedding cake) to the somewhat unusual (mini cinnamon buns).&”—Huffington Post
Easy Christmas Cut-Up Cakes
by Melissa BarlowMake and decorate Santa, Snowman, Penguin, Toy Train, and other &“fun and festive&” holiday cakes! (SchoolLibrary Journal) Create ever-popular character and holiday-shaped treats for all your Christmas parties and events. Easy directions show how to bake packaged cake mixes in rectangular, square, and round pans, then cut them up and piece them back together in artistic ways. Clear and simple instructions for frosting the cakes and decorating with additions of coconut, candy, marshmallows, etc., make these centerpieces both quick and easy. Simple and fun patterns from a formally trained cake decorator—with no expensive pans or molds needed—will make this cut-up cake book a family favorite. Among the 24 holiday-and-winter-themed designs in this book are Penguin * Snowman * Polar Bear * Wreath * Angel * Toy Train * Christmas Tree * Star * Rudolph * Candy Cane * Santa * and many more!
December 1941: Twelve Days that Began a World War
by Evan MawdsleyAn account of the dramatic turning point in World War II that marked &“the dawn of American might and the struggle for supremacy in Southeast Asia&” (Times Higher Education). In far-flung locations around the globe, an unparalleled sequence of international events took place between December 1 and December 12, 1941. In this riveting book, historian Evan Mawdsley explores how the story unfolded . . . On Monday, December 1, 1941, the Japanese government made its final decision to attack Britain and America. In the following days, the Red Army launched a counterthrust in Moscow while the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and invaded Malaya. By December 12, Hitler had declared war on the United States, the collapse of British forces in Malaya had begun, and Hitler had secretly laid out his policy of genocide. Churchill was leaving London to meet Roosevelt as Anthony Eden arrived in Russia to discuss the postwar world with Stalin. Combined, these occurrences brought about a &“new war,&” as Churchill put it, with Japan and America deeply involved and Russia resurgent. This book, a truly international history, examines the momentous happenings of December 1941 from a variety of perspectives. It shows that their significance is clearly understood only when they are viewed together. &“Marks the change from a continental war into a global war in an original and interesting way.&”—The Sunday Telegraph Seven (Books of the Year) &“Suspenseful . . . Mawdsley embarks on the action from the first day and never lets up in this crisp, chronological study . . . A rigorous, sharp survey of this decisive moment in the war.&”—Kirkus Reviews
A Time to Plant
by James T. Farmer IIIFrom the author who&’s &“one part Wendell Barry, one part Martha Stewart . . . one of the most refreshing takes on &‘locavore&’ you&’ll see this year&” (St. Louis Magazine). A vital young voice in the gardening scene teaches a new generation of Southerners to love gardening and to make it a focal point of their lifestyle. James Farmer III teaches respect for the age-old rules of flower and vegetable gardening in the Deep South (e.g., May is the time for pruning), in a fresh voice that resonates love of life and entertaining at home. Also included are delicious recipes for seasonal meals, as well as suggestions for floral arrangements and centerpieces from the garden. Praise for James T. Farmer and his books &“A Southern gentleman who&’s just as charming in the garden as he is in the kitchen. He&’s compiled all his botanical experiences into A Time to Plant.&”—Harper&’s Bazaar &“A Time to Cook, A Time to Plant and A Time to Celebrate are titles of three of his books that inspire readers to cultivate, decorate and salivate over their own efforts in the kitchen. His books contain descriptive text combined with colorful photographs and garden-to-table recipes.&”—The Virginian-Pilot
Eutopia: A Novel of Terrible Optimism (The Book of the Juke Series #1)
by David NickleThis debut horror novel by the author of acclaimed short story collection Monstrous Affections &“establishes him as a worthy heir to the mantle of Stephen King&” (National Post). Set in 1911, Eutopia &“mixes utopian vision, rustic Americana, and pure creepiness. . . . Nickle blends Little House on the Prairie with distillates of Rosemary&’s Baby and The X-Files to create a chilling survival-of-the-fittest story&” (Publishers Weekly). Situated on the edge of the woods and mountains of northern Idaho, the tiny settlement of Eliada is an industrialist&’s attempt to create heaven on earth. But its secrets are soon to be unveiled, as Jason Thistledown, the sole survivor of a mysterious plague in Montana, and Andrew Waggoner, a black doctor nearly lynched by the KKK, delve beneath the façade of the utopian mill town. What they discover is science warped by ideology—and an unearthly monster that preys on the faith of its own true believers . . . &“A story of piano-wire suspense, grotesque horrors, and, above all, visceral insight into the race politics of American horror, and how they are bound up with the American project itself.&” —Cory Doctorow, Boing Boing Praise for David Nickle &“His stories are dark, wildly imaginative, and deeply compassionate—even when they&’re laced with righteous anger.&” —Nathan Ballingrud, author of Wounds &“David Nickle is Canada&’s answer to Stephen King. His writing charms even as it slices like a blade between the ribs: sharp, subtle, and never less than devastating.&” —Helen Marshall, author of Gifts for the One Who Comes After
The French Cook: Soups And Stews (French Cook Ser.)
by Holly HerrickFrom the award-winning food writer and author of Tart Love, a step-by-step, French cooking class on soups & stews with plenty of recipes to try. Holly Herrick loves France and French cooking. And in this cookbook—her third in The French Cook series—she jumps into bowl after bowl of glorious French soups with inspired abandon and a generous dose of classical technique. Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and former resident of France focuses on the nuances and techniques for expertly layered flavors. Beginning with stocks, she continues with cold soups, classic soups and stews, creamy soups, and consommés in ensuing chapters, each one as delicious as the next. Similar to sauces (Herrick also penned The French Cook: Sauces), soups are the ideal conduit for creating maximum texture and flavor. Only, with soups and stews, the cooking canvas is much broader and there is a precise yet playful emphasis on presentation and garnishes. Whether a sumptuous French Onion Soup topped with croutons and bubbling Gruyere, or a riff on a classic sauce in the creamy, velvety Soup Soubise topped with fried shallots, all you need to know about making perfect French soups is neatly tucked between 128 beautiful pages.