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In the Banker's Bed (The Millionaire Affair)
by Cathy WilliamsStrictly business…When Melissa Lee agrees to work for millionaire banker Elliot Jay, she expects a professional relationship only. Elliot may be tantalizingly sexy—and can show her a life beyond her wildest dreams—but he's also a workaholic!Except in the bedroomYet his feisty new employee—with those luscious curves that she hides under sensible suits—is already getting Elliot hot under the collar. Suddenly he's got a whole new working agenda: the only way to get Melissa out of his system is by getting her into his bed!
The Edible Ecosystem Solution: Growing Biodiversity in Your Backyard and Beyond
by Zach LoeksStart a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighborsHumans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems. Yet most cities and suburbs are blanketed by lawns, ornamentals, and a lack of biodiversity, let alone anything edible. It is within these sterile landscapes that seeds of an edible ecosystem lie.The Edible Ecosystem Solution is a comprehensive, practical guidebook that looks at underutilized spaces to reveal the many opportunities for landscape transformation that are both far-reaching and immediately beneficial and enjoyable. Contents include:Hundreds of full-color infographics, illustrations, and photographs that clearly outline the principles and concepts of edible landscape design and benefitsHow to get started with as little as 25 square feet of landHow to transition a garden plot into a place of edible abundance and an edible biodiversity hot spot, living laboratory, and a source point for transitioning and transforming community and cultureChoosing appropriate plants for insects, wildlife, and food productionScaling up and networking backyard edible ecosystems at the neighborhood level and beyond to build community food security and resilience.The Edible Ecosystem Solution is for everyone with access to a bit of yard, a desire for food security, biodiversity, and a beautiful and resilient community, and for anyone who wants to reclaim humanity's place in a rich, abundant, edible ecosystem.
The Pet Poo Pocket Guide: How to Safely Compost and Recycle Pet Waste
by Rose SeemannGet the scoop on reducing the environmental footprint of your furry friendsEighty-three million dogs and ninety-six million cats call the United States home. Dogs alone produce enough waste to fill more than 1,091 football fields 1 foot deep in a single year. Add billions of plastic pick-up bags to the mix and season well with tons of litter box waste. Scoop a hefty portion into local landfills and seal it tightly to ensure optimal methane production. Clearly, this is a recipe for disaster.Dog and cat owners who trash their pets' offerings daily are in denial about how much waste is produced and what happens to it. Those who want to make the responsible choice often turn to the internet, only to find misleading, confusing, and contradictory information. The Pet Poo Pocket Guide will help you reduce your pet's environmental paw print with:Best practices for cycling pet waste back to natureSuggestions on how to tailor your approach based on location, situation, weather, needs, or available timeInstructions for using your composted pet waste safely to enrich your soil and nourish ornamental plantsWith recycling tactics clearly indicated as "easy," "moderate," or "demanding," The Pet Poo Pocket Guide offers something for everyone. This no-nonsense guide is a must-read for any pet owner who is concerned about the environmental impact of their best friend, and is seeking a safe and practical solution.Rose Seemann is the owner and operator of EnviroWagg, a company dedicated to collecting and composting canine waste into safe, nutrient-rich garden soil.
Night Vision: The Art of Urban Exploration
by Troy PaivaThe acclaimed night photographer and urban explorer captures the mystery and beauty of modern ruins across the American West. From airplane graveyards to defunct shopping malls and the remains of old military equipment, the industrial progress of the twentieth century has left its haunting mark on America&’s western landscape. In Night Vision, Troy Paiva delves into the contemporary ruins hidden among the cities, deserts, and hills of California to reveal their melancholy majesty. Paiva&’s light-painted night photography produces fascinating images that are documentarian yet playfully surrealist. As in his other collections—including Lost America, Night Salvage, and Junkyard Nights—Night Vision offers a deep dive into a rarely glimpsed side of Americana.
Rick & Bubba's Guide to the Almost Nearly Perfect Marriage
by Rick Burgess Bill "Bubba" Bussey Martha BoltonThe popular radio hosts and bestselling authors share the kind of insight into matrimony you’re not likely to get anywhere else—and that’s a guarantee!Rick and Bubba are at it again, and this time it is all about marriage. Addressing such topics as apologizing (The Ten Worst Ways to Say I’m Sorry), communication (Grunting Is Not a Language), date nights (Worst Date Nights in History), finances (I Thought You Paid the Gas Bill), and playing sports together (I Did Too Let You Win), the two “sexiest fat men alive” will have couples everywhere tied in knots. With stories, top ten lists, and even a bonus addendum of their oft mentioned, “The Book of Blame,” this humorous look at marriage is long overdue. This book will revolutionize your way of looking at married life. And it might just remind you all over again why you fell in love in the first place.
The Red Hat Society Travel Guide: Hitting the Road with Confidence, Class, and Style
by Cynthia GlidewellThe perfect US travel guide for women, baby boomers and beyond, who want to become savvy, safe travelers, and have fun doing it.Whether you already belong to a Red Hat Society chapter or just want more fun and pizzazz in your life now that you have time to indulge, this book answers every nagging question and includes practical tips and helpful info on:Deciding when and where to goTaking a trip with your girlfriendsChoosing where to eat and stay in twenty top vacation destinationsTraveling by train, plane, and autoAnd more!Full of advice and tips from the ladies of The Red Hat Society, this fun, informative guide addresses your greatest travel concerns, such as negotiating airport security and staying healthy and safe, and simplifies the sometimes complicated tasks associated with traveling, like reading subway maps or understanding the rules of tipping. Discover hundreds of fabulous boutique hotels, favorite local restaurants, and insider tips on shopping, all recommended by Red Hat Society members around the country!For time- and money-saving ideas, safety tips, packing and shopping plans, and destination suggestions that span the USA from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge, turn to The Red Hat Society Travel Guide.
The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet: Beef & Pork (The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet)
by Paulette MitchellEasily cook up an assortment of creative gourmet beef and pork recipes, including soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, in just fifteen minutes.You don’t have to sacrifice flavor or nutrition just because your life is hectic. For more than twenty years, Paulette Mitchell has been creating gourmet dishes that can be prepared in fifteen minutes or less. Her speedy meals are sophisticated enough to please the palates of savvy gourmets, yet simple enough that a novice can prepare them. In just fifteen minutes, you could be feasting on:Soba Noodle and Steak SaladSpicy Sausage SoupPork Carnitas TacosFettucine CarbonaraPork Coconut CurryPepper-Crusted Sirloin with Sangiovese-Mushroom SauceWhether you crave cuisine with an international flair or want a new spin on a traditional favorite, The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet Beef & Pork has recipes that yield extraordinary results with minimal time and effort. You’ll be amazed by what you can create in just fifteen minutes.
The Natural Plaster Book: Earth, Lime and Gypsum Plasters for Natural Homes
by Cedar Rose Guelberth Dan ChirasFor builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.From principles to practicalities, and with every stage of the process illustrated, The Natural Plasters Book details the entire process of plastering with earth, lime, and gypsum for a long-lasting and durable finish. Starting with an overview and history of the natural building movement, the book handles a wide variety of topics including earthen plaster versus cement stucco, tools and techniques of the trade, plaster recipes, and pigmenting plaster or painting walls with natural paints. First-time builders will appreciate tips on common mistakes (and how to avoid them) discussed at each stage of the plastering process. Special focus is paid to the importance of planning and designing for earthen plasters- before building begins.The only comprehensive guide available on natural plasters, this book is written for the growing number of people who have decided to build their own natural homes as well as for professionals. Heavily illustrated with practical drawings and photographs, it also includes an extensive resource guide listing books, magazines, videos, builders, and suppliers.
The Frenchman's Mistress
by Kathryn RossRaymonde Pascal is convinced that Caitlin is a gold digger who's earned her inheritance by seduction--and cheated him out of the land he thought would be his. So when Ray discovers a way to stake a claim on Caitlin's legacy, he seizes his chance for vengeance.First he'll wine and dine her...then the sexy French tycoon will take what's rightfully his....
A Spanish Marriage (Latin Lovers)
by Diana HamiltonJavier has married Zoe purely to protect theyoung heiress from male predators who aretempted by her money and her beauty. But astheir paper marriage continues, Javier finds itincreasingly hard to resist his wife….
The Great Physician's Rx for a Healthy Heart (The Great Physician's Rx #6)
by Jordan Rubin Joseph BrascoThe New York Times–bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet shows how to improve heart health with biblical and natural health concepts.Of the estimated 700,000 Americans who are hit with a heart attack each year, an estimated 180,000 will not survive. Heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases are this country’s number one cause of death. The good news is what you do today can prevent you from being one of those statistics. Now, New York Times–bestselling author Jordan Rubin, along with Joseph Brasco, MD, takes biblical and natural health concepts and medically formulates a plan to help lengthen your life and prevent serious heart conditions.Showing how to adopt the Seven Keys of Health and Wellness into your lifestyle, Rubin guides you with a plan that will:give you the best possible chance to live a long, healthy life without ever developing cardiovascular diseaseaugment whatever therapy—conventional or alternative—you’re seeking to treat your heart diseaseThis foundational book will give you the tools you need to live a long and abundant life. If you desire to live life to the fullest, then The Great Physician’s Rx for a Healthy Heart is the right resource for you.
Drawn from Life: Tips and Tricks for Contemporary Life Drawing
by Helen BirchThe author of Just Draw Botanicals &“helps readers tap into rich traditions of life drawing, demonstrating how to use everyday people as muses&” (Library Journal). Drawn from Life offers bite-size lessons that will help anyone master the classic practice of life drawing. Over 100 pieces of art by contemporary artists illustrate fundamentals such as line, contour, and color, plus surprising and innovative techniques that will take your drawings to the next level. Showcasing a wide range of styles and methods, this is a refreshing new guide to a timeless art form. &“This beautiful little book details various drawing styles from a variety of artists. You&’ll be inspired to draw as soon as you pick it up!&” —Mindful Art Studio &“An insightful book . . . The ideas and tips are great for practice and further exploration.&” —Parka Blogs
Merry Jane's The CBD Solution: How Cannabis, CBD, and Other Plant Allies Can Change Your Everyday Life (Merry Jane's The CBD Solution)
by Merry JaneAn authoritative guide to using cannabis to improve wellness, from the leading voice in cannabis culture launched by world-renowned rap icon Snoop Dogg.Merry Jane&’s The CBD Solution: Wellness reveals how CBD affects mood and can be used in general health routines—in bath oils, balms, tinctures, and more. It shows how cannabis, CBD, and other plants can change your everyday by enhancing physical and mental wellness and helping relieve everything from headaches and achy joints to stress and anxiety. With dozens of illustrations and striking photography, this book features an authoritative breakdown of CBD research—the history, the science, the politics, uses, forms, and effects—as well as answers to common questions and myths. Merry Jane's The CBD Solution: Wellness makes a great gift for anyone curious about incorporating CBD into their life, or those looking to learn more about CBD and its health benefits.
Busy People's Slow Cooker Cookbook
by Dawn HallLearn the slow cooker secrets for cooking complete meals that are low in fat, full of flavor, and take only minutes to prepare!Don’t let its name fool you—the slow cooker can be a real time saver in the kitchen! In this edition of her popular Busy People’s cookbook series, Dawn Hill shares a wide range of recipes that let you get an entire meal prepped and cooking in minutes, so that it’s ready and waiting when you need it. With recipes that use only seven ingredients or less, savory stews and casseroles, delectable cakes and hearty breads are all a breeze to make. Plus, Dawn shows you how to use pocket pouches to cook an entire meal at once. Recipes include:* Coconut Cream Oatmeal* Chicken Cobbler* Steak & Potato Cattlemen’s Soup* Black Forest Upside-Down Cake* Taco Chowder* Hot Fudge Spoon Cake
Kids' Letters to President Bush
by Bill AdlerA humorous, eye-opening look at the American political life as viewed through the children’s correspondence with the president. In this collection of more than three hundred letters to President Bush, kids ask personal questions, offer advice, and tell the president about themselves. Ranging from funny to poignant these letters provide a unique glimpse into the minds of young Americans and offer a fresh view of the White House.
DIY Mushroom Cultivation: Growing Mushrooms at Home for Food, Medicine, and Soil (Homegrown City Life)
by Willoughby Arevalo"Offering clear and comprehensive instructions for low-tech growing for a range of budgets, interests, and scales, this book offers practical inspiration and a sense that "hey, I can do this!" –— DANIELLE STEVENSON, owner, DIY FungiDIY Mushroom Cultivation is full of proven, reliable, low-cost techniques for home-scale cultivation that eliminate the need for a clean-air lab space to grow various mushrooms and their mycelium.Beautiful full-color photos and step-by-step instructions accompany a foundation of mushroom biology and ecology to support a holistic understanding of the practice. Growing techniques are applicable year-round, for any space from house to apartment, and for any climate, budget, or goal. Techniques include:Setting up a home growing spaceInexpensive, simple DIY equipmentCulture creation from mushroom tissue or sporesGrowing and using liquid cultures and grain spawnGrowing mushrooms on waste streams Indoor fruitingOutdoor mushroom gardens and logsHarvesting, processing, tinctures, and cooking.Whether you hunt mushrooms or dream about growing and working with them but feel constrained by a small living space, DIY Mushroom Cultivation is the ideal guide for getting started in the fascinating and delicious world of fungiculture.
Eat Dessert First!: The Red Hat Society Dessert Cookbook
by The Red Hat SocietyA beautiful full-color cookbook from the “nationwide organization of women who like to wear silly hats, enjoy each other’s company, and eat dessert first” (Publishers Weekly).You’ve probably heard the expression “Life is uncertain, eat dessert first.” The Red Hat Society maintains that you should “Eat Dessert Always!” Even the Red Hatters who no longer bother to cook regular meals will still strut their stuff with chocolate, meringues, and pastries.Compiled by Red Hatters from around the country, this luscious collection of ranges from simple to sublime, delightful to decadent. With more than two hundred all-new recipes, it covers cakes, pies, candies, breads, puddings, cookies, and much more. For the non-cooks who still want to impress, there’s even a special section of non-cook, easy-to-assemble desserts. Filled with enthusiasm, humor, and really good desserts, Eat Dessert First! makes life a little sweeter!
Pujol: More Than the Game
by Scott Lamb Tim Ellsworth“He matches in his personal life the excellence that he demonstrates on the diamond. You will love this book and will love Pujols if you don’t already.” —Mike Huckabee, forty-fourth Governor of Arkansas, host of the Huckabee showAfter a decade starring for the St. Louis Cardinals, Albert Pujols is already compared with names in the highest reaches of baseball’s pantheon: Ruth, Gehrig, Aaron, Mays. Slugging his way toward the Hall of Fame, Pujols has raised the game’s standard for greatness beyond any statistical measure. But the standard by which Pujols measures himself has less to do with baseball performance than with honoring God and exemplifying his faith for the millions who follow him.From his birthplace in the Dominican Republic to his high-school days in Kansas City, from a single season in the minor leagues to the World Series and nine All-Star Games, Pujols has developed his immense talents on the baseball diamond, all the while focusing his direction—and the direction of his family—with the belief that a higher power is behind every achievement.Authors Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth spare no tale of this growing baseball legend, all the while accentuating “the unseen hand of divine providence” that has shaped the man Albert Pujols has become. It’s a story that will inspire, and a reminder of the human quality behind superhuman achievement.A story—still in the making—of allowing God’s strength to guide one man’s path to be the best his game has ever seen.“Lamb and Ellsworth lucidly describe both the season-by-season baseball exploits of Pujols and the impact he’s having on some lives for eternity.” —Marvin Olasky, Editor-in-Chief, World
Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly
by Ai Weiwei Jasmine HeissA chronicle of the Chinese contemporary artist&’s interactive piece on prisoners of conscience, human rights, and the power of art and letter writing. Internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei works at the intersection of art and politics. In 2014, he created @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz, an exhibition that engaged nearly 900,000 visitors in a conversation about human rights and freedom of expression. One of the artworks included was Yours Truly. This installation invited visitors to write postcards to prisoners of conscience around the world. On pre-addressed cards depicting the national birds and flowers of the countries where each prisoner was held, visitors wrote messages of hope, humor, and solidarity. In total, 92,829 postcards were written and sent. Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly delves into this astonishing project and invites you to engage with a work of art and a cause. Essays and a statement from the artists himself give a wider artistic and political context. In candid and heartfelt testimonials, five former prisoners and their loved ones—Ahmed Maher, Irom Sharmila Chanu, John Kiriakou, Chelsea Manning, and the family of Ebrahim Sharif Al Sayed—reflect on experiences of activism and detainment, and share the impact of receiving hundreds of postcards from people they would never meet. And photographs from the exhibition show the ordinary people who participated in the projects and some of the messages they wrote. This book is a visually stunning document, an inspiring call-to-arms, and a testament to the power of art to transform lives.
We're All Climate Hypocrites Now: How Embracing Our Limitations Can Unlock the Power of a Movement
by Sami GroverA useful — and sprightly! — effort to get at the choice between individual and systemic action on the greatest problem we've ever faced. — Bill McKibben, author, The End of NatureTaking a tongue-in-cheek approach, self-confessed eco-hypocrite Sami Grover says we should do what we can in our own lives to minimize our climate impacts and we need to target those actions so they create systemic change. We're All Climate Hypocrites Now helps you decide what are the most important climate actions to take for your own personal situation.Our culture tells us that personal responsibility is central to tackling the climate emergency, yet the choices we make are often governed by the systems in which we live. Whether it's activists facing criticism for eating meat or climate scientists catching flack for flying, accusations of hypocrisy are rampant. And they come from both inside and outside the movement.Sami Grover skewers those pointing fingers, celebrates those who are trying, and offers practical pathways to start making a difference. We're All Climate Hypocrites Now covers:How environmentalism lost its grooveWhy big polluters want to talk about your carbon footprintThe psychology of shamingHow businesses can find their activist voiceThe true power of individuals to spark widespread change.By understanding where our greatest leverage lies, we can prioritize our actions, maximize our impact, and join forces with the millions of other imperfect individuals who are ready to do their part and actually change the system.
The Country Cooking of France (Country Cooking Ser.)
by Anne Willan&“This beautiful book is proof that there is always something more to learn about the cuisine of France, even for a French-trained professional chef.&” —JacquesPépin, chef, James Beard Foundation Award–winning cookbook author, and Emmy Award–winning public television cooking series host Renowned for her cooking school in France and her many best-selling cookbooks, Anne Willan combines years of hands-on experience with extensive research to create a brand new classic. More than 250 recipes range from the time-honored La Truffade, with its crispy potatoes and melted cheese, to the Languedoc specialty Cassoulet de Toulouse, a bean casserole of duck confit, sausage, and lamb. And the desserts! Crêpes au Caramel et Beurre Sal (crêpes with a luscious caramel filling) and Galette Landaise (a rustic apple tart) are magnifique. Sprinkled with intriguing historical tidbits and filled with more than 270 enchanting photos of food markets, villages, harbors, fields, and country kitchens, this cookbook is an irresistible celebration of French culinary culture.
Go Forth!
by Chronicle BooksA great graduation present or a gift for anyone beginning a new endeavor, a collection of inspiring quotes in modern, artistic designs. Go Forth! is the perfect dose of positivity and kick-in-the-pants motivation to get out and get living, making, and doing. Chock-full of uplifting text-based art with an emphasis on being brave, courageous, and authentic, it&’s the perfect gift for grads, travelers, or anyone else in need of inspiration as they embark on a new adventure. Think Everything Is Going to Be OK and You Are So Loved with an audacious new look—bold, rather than sweet—fit for the contemporary reader.
A Debt Paid in Passion: A Debt Paid In Passion / An Exception To His Rule / Waves Of Temptation (Mills And Boon By Request Ser.)
by Dani CollinsIn this sexy romance novel, a beautiful assistant steals from her irresistible boss—and now he’s determined to make her pay!Business mogul Raoul Zesiger has everything a man could want—including Sirena Abbott, the perfect PA who keeps his life in order. Or so it seems, until their professional relationship gives way to one hot, impassioned night . . . and then he has her arrested for embezzlement! She may have escaped a prison sentence, but Sirena knows she’ll be shackled to Zesiger by more than just the past. With Raoul determined to recover the debt she owes him, Sirena is torn between guilt and an impossible attraction. But what will happen when Raoul uncovers the truth behind her theft?
Beer Bites: Tasty Recipes and Perfect Pairings for Brew Lovers
by Christian DeBenedetti Andrea SloneckerThe beer connoisseur&’s cookbook that matches pints from IPAs to stouts with plates from classic fish and chips to shiitake gyozas. As beer lovers well know, there has never been a better time to be a beer drinker. But all that beer begs for the right food to go with it! This collection serves up sixty-five globe-roaming and simple recipes from appetizers to snacks and main courses that go beyond typical pub grub with recommendations of beer styles and widely available must-try brews for each dish. Beer Bites is ideal for the growing cadre of craft beer lovers eager to explore the basics and nuances of beer and food pairings, whether they are hosting tasting nights or just enjoying one good brew at a time. Recipes and pairings include: Bavarian Soft Pretzels & Oktoberfest Märzen Kimchi Quesadillas & American Pale Lager BBQ Baked Sweet Potato Chips & Porter Hot Reuben Dip & Rye IPA Tamarind-Fish Sauce Wings & Flanders Red Fruit Beer Float & American Wild & Sour Ale with Fruit
Rome's Revenge
by Sara CravenRome d'Angelo could have his pick of women-only, his fiancée had already been chosen for him, by his grandfather! A family feud meant Rome was being forced into a vengeful seduction: he must get engaged to Cory Grant, then jilt her....Heiress Cory was used to men wanting her for her money. But Rome seemed genuinely interested in her-was this the real thing? Rome was amazed to realize he found Cory's innocence so sexy. Maybe instead of jilting her, he should marry her!