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Why We Love Tea: A Tea Lover's Guide to Tea Rituals, History, and Culture
by Gabriella LombardiThe Perfect Gift for Tea LoversFrom recipes and advice on tea-making to the history and significance of tea, this informative guide has something for every tea loverFull of exclusive recipes, this is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. Why We Love Tea goes beyond the art of tea into real advice on tea-making. A selection of unique recipes, along with advice on pairing tea and food, completes this gorgeous book—a must-have for any tea lover. Curious about the culture around drinking tea? Perfect for travel and history lovers, Why We Love Tea dives into the practice of tea ceremony and meditation in different cultures. From the origins of tea to drinking etiquette in other parts of the world, this guide illuminates tea’s important historical role in our lives.Inside, you’ll find:A careful examination of 50 grand cru teas—including some of the best-known varieties available—with descriptions of appearance, color, smell, taste and specific brewing instructionsA selection of exclusive tea recipes, along with advice on what to eat with each teaIlluminating full color photos of different types of tea, tea-making ceremonies, and methods of brewing teaIf you liked The World Atlas of Coffee, The Art of Tea, or Teaspiration, you’ll love Why We Love Tea.
When Hurricane Katrina Hit Home
by Gail Langer KarwoskiChazz Cohen lives with his grandmom in the Garden District of New Orleans. In his family, money is no problem. But money won't buy Chazz what he wants--a "real" home with his mom. Across town in the Ninth Ward, Lyric Talbert wishes her mom didn't expect so much from her, especially when her little brother gets sick. It seemed like the storm would blow over as so many had. But Katrina burst the levees, and the world turned to chaos for Chazz and Lyric and their families. They quickly learn that, though their worlds were different before the storm, it was their courage and compassion that would help them make it through. Through the alternating stories of Chazz and Lyric, acclaimed children's author Gail Langer Karwoski chronicles the disaster that forever changed New Orleans and its people.
The 24-Hour Soup Kitchen: Soul-Stirring Lessons in Gastrophilanthropy
by Stephen HendersonIt was when traveling on assignment in India that journalist Stephen Henderson first learned of soup kitchens operated by Sikh houses of worship (or gurudwaras). After volunteering for a week at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi—which feeds 20,000 men, women, and children every day—Henderson became curious to research global gastrophilanthropy, or the very different ways in which hungry people are served free meals around the world. When newspaper and magazine work dispatched him to places across America and abroad, Henderson would add days to his itineraries to learn about local customs of charitable cookery. This intriguing series of field reports reveals the clamor, chaos, and compassion of kitchens in places such as Iran, Israel, and South Korea, as well as those in Austin, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. While the recipes, culinary methods, and clientele may vary, all the soul-stirring experiences share a common theme: a great way to show love to the needy is through the gift of food. Written with a huge heart, and an even bigger appetite, these chapters—sad and funny, sometimes both—may inspire you to embark on your own acts of gastrophilanthropy. Now released in paperback, Stephen Henderson's revised edition adds two new chapters reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on food insecurity and homelessness. His latest perspective demonstrates even further the necessity for all to step up in any way they can. After all, someone, somewhere, is always hungry.
Superbook: The World of Superhero Movies According to Smersh Pod
by John RainIf you mention the word ‘superhero’ these days, everyone and their mum can tell you a potted history of it all, because they’ve sat through numerous phases, extended TV series, and animated side-specials of expansive character-development, culminating in extraordinary final chapters, with the screen literally stacked full of characters battling one another while your eyes bleed with excitement and spectacle. But before 1997, people would generally only think of a few things: Christopher Reeve smiling as he keeps a watchful eye over Earth’s atmosphere, Michael Keaton running around Gotham while dressed in molded rubber. Nicholas Hammond's Spider-Man being hauled up a wall on a rope, pretending to grip it, while also being a foot away from it. Bill Bixby trying not to get angry, Flash Gordon arriving in another galaxy, that was essentially a soft porn film, Dolph Lundgren mumbling in broken English while Frank Langella hammed behind a mask, and how Michael Crawford dressed like a bird was the closest thing Disney had to a cinematic universe. Despite starting on a high in 1978, by 1997 there could be no doubt that the genre was dead. Out was the sheen of verisimilitude, and in were Bat-credit-cards, ugly CGI, slashed budgets, rubber nipples and Martin Sheen in a girdle. So, whatever happened to the heroes? Join John Rain as he walks through every film of note from 1978 to 1997, and examines just what went wrong, and how. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s SUPERBOOK.
Leather Craft: The Beginner's Guide to Handcrafting Contemporary Bags, Jewelry, Home Decor & More
by Amy GlatfelterLove the luxe look of leather but intimidated by what seems like expensive materials, complex designs, and difficult techniques? Think again! Skilled artisan Amy Glatfelter teaches how to make fifteen gorgeous projects in leather using small cuts of material, easy techniques, and inexpensive tools. From buttery-soft clutches and totes to leather-wrapped planters and stylish jewelry, makers will learn to create a variety of updated classics that get better over time. Perfect for absolute beginners, this book starts with an overview of leather and the tools needed. Step-by-step instructions are included for ten essential leather crafting techniques, including how to cut and stitch leather, punch holes, set snaps and rivets, and more. Create a variety of home décor, jewelry, and personal accessory projects; each project includes detailed instructions, reference photographs, and a pattern.
Miss Melville Regrets (Miss Melville)
by Evelyn E. SmithGood breeding simply doesn&’t pay the rent anymore. And while Miss Melville has bucketloads of breeding, she finds herself somewhat...lacking, shall we say, when it comes to finances. Distinctly lacking. Her rich friends are no help; they think &“broke&” means having to buy a smaller yacht. What is an impoverished gentlewoman to do? Become a killer for hire, of course. But Miss Melville (who prefers the term &“hitwoman&”) doesn&’t take just any job, no matter how well paid. That kind of sordid money-grubbing is beneath contempt. No, she reserves her talents for those who...let&’s say those who really deserve them. It&’s true, her ancestors would roll in their graves at the thought of Miss Melville working—and for a paycheck, my dear! But finger sandwiches and opera tickets don&’t come cheap: One does what one must.
A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test
by Pepper StetlerIn a quest to advocate for her daughter, Pepper Stetler uncovers the dark history of the IQ test, leading her to question what exactly we are measuring when we measure intelligence. When Pepper Stetler learned that her daughter, Louisa, who has Down Syndrome, would be required to take periodic IQ tests to secure support in school, she asked a simple question: Why? The hunt for an answer set Stetler on a winding, often dark investigation into how the IQ came to be the "irrefutable" standard for measuring intelligence. Blending a mother's love and dedication to her daughter with incisive historical and cultural analysis, A Measure of Intelligence investigates the origins of the IQ test and its influence on our oppressive culture of high stakes testing. As she unravels the history of the IQ--exposing its roots in eugenics, racism, xenophobia, and ableism--Stetler realizes that the desire to quantify intelligence is closely tied to the desire to segregate society. A Measure of Intelligence is at once a mother's determined quest, a demand for a fundamental reevaluation of how we understand an individual's perceived potential, and a recognition of what we miss when we judge one another by this warped scale.
Breaking the German Dams: A Minute-By-Minute Account of Operation 'Chastise', May 1943
by Robert OwenAn in-depth account of one of the greatest aviation bombing operations in World War II history: the RAF’s Dambusters Raid against Nazi Germany.“This was Der Tag for 617 Squadron [. . .] from eight o’clock onwards the scenes outside the crew rooms were something to be remembered.” On the evening of Sunday 16 May, 1943, the sound of Lancaster bombers fills the night air around Lincolnshire as two waves of Allied aircraft start their engines and take off from RAF Scampton in the direction of the Ruhr Valley. The mission? Attack the German dams on the Eder, Möhne and Sorpe rivers using special “bouncing bombs”. This was Operation Chastise. In this remarkable work, No. 617 Squadron expert Dr Robert Owen takes a microscope to the raid, guiding readers through the events of 16 and 17 May 1943 in astounding chronological detail. Each action leading up to, throughout, and following the raid is signposted with a precise time stamp, affording readers an informative, gripping and easy-to-follow reading experience. Owen’s compilation of a wide range of first-hand accounts from those involved in the Dambusters Raid complements this minute-by-minute retelling perfectly, and adds to the readers’ understanding and appreciation of this astonishing military operation. With a foreword by World War II aviation expert and author James Holland, Breaking the German Dams is a hugely impressive feat of nonfiction writing about one of the most awe-inspiring operations in British military history. Readers will be left incredibly well-versed in—and moved by—the extraordinary story of Operation Chastise.
SKY Log Cabin Quilt Pattern
by Jennifer SampouPlay with color and value using ombré fabrics Modern and traditional design cross paths in this stunning Log Cabin quilt. Quilters of every level can create this simple yet versatile quilt. Characterized by strips (logs) surrounding squares, the repeated squares give the quilt pattern depth, and colors create dimension. The block-making approach is thoughtful, with value and color placement studied even though the overall effect has a scrappy appeal. Look closer and see how the blocks create a secondary jumbo star pattern. Jennifer Sampou is known for her gorgeous ombré fabrics, which she incorporates into the Log Cabin quilt. The final quilt size is 77” x 77” with the option of a 93” x 93” quilt included A beautiful quilt that makes the most of your ombré fabrics Tips for building large blocks and making improvisational choices
Overachievement: The Science of Working Less to Accomplish More
by John EliotLearn how to thrive under pressure and achieve success in any situation with the help of cognitive neuroscience and real-world stories.“If you want to consistently succeed in your business, you need to read this book.” —George Foreman, Entrepreneur and World Champion BoxerWere you ever advised to “just relax” before making a big speech? Don’t.From Texas A&M professor and celebrity advisor, Dr. John Eliot, this insightful guide takes a sledgehammer to what most of us think we know about doing our best. Eliot explains how mainstream psychology moves us in the wrong direction when it comes to stress management and performance enhancement; techniques like visualization and goal setting, based on pseudoscience rather than empirical evidence, often get in our way rather than propel us forward.Drawing on field-tested experiments and extensive research in neuropsychology, Eliot shares why these “common sense” strategies tend to come up short for the majority of people—and how, instead, great accomplishments are more likely to result from “Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket,” “Thinking Like a Squirrel,” and “Embracing Butterflies As a Good Thing.” These counterintuitive practices not only trigger your full natural talent, but also teach you how to thrive under pressure and not dread it.Overachievement incorporates Eliot’s work with Fortune 500 companies, Olympic athletes, renowned surgeons, military pilots, and Grammy-winning musicians. It provides you with a powerful combination of inspiring stories and life-changing tools to build the skills needed to overcome stress and rise above your peers in the boardroom, on the playing field, or in the normal day-to-day of life.“Overachievement is a great read, seamlessly blending hard scientific fact with practical real-world applications.” —C. Everett Koop, M.D., SC.D., Former US Surgeon General“[Eliot’s] upfront conversational tone makes his advice not just palatable but convincing. Even if they don’t achieve superstar results right away, readers from all walks of life should find it easier to hone their concentration and work a little harder.” —Publishers Weekly
Cosplay for You: Personalized Design in Crafting Costumes; From Concept to Creation
by Sanit KlamchanuanReflect your personality through larger-than-life cosplay that pairs fashion and function. Wellington-based costume designer Sanit Klamchanuan, a contractor with Weta Workshop, teaches you to build cosplay from scratch or remix popular characters. Follow Sanit’s complete design process through five original cosplays—from planning to problem-solving to execution. Learn how every costume can be made more comfortable, easier to pack for shows, and more impressive to behold! Find inspiration and personalize your build for a striking finished product that’s truly your own.
Toledo's Historic Farmers' Market (Landmarks)
by Trini L. WenningerWith savory fruits, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs and more, the Toledo Farmers� Market attests to the rich and bountiful goodness available in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Join historian Trini L. Wenninger as she guides you through the market�s history, from its humble origins in the 1830s through its survival during rough times in the Glass City. Select the ripest tomatoes from Konstantinos�s stall, crunch into one of the seventy different varieties of apples from Witt�s Orchards or savor honey from Wines Bee Yard�s apiaries. This collection is complete with selection tips, cooking and baking advice and mouth-watering recipes inspired by the market that will bring the taste of Toledo to your table.
Why Do Contractors Lie?: The INVESTOR’S GUIDE to Hire the Right Contractor for Success
by J.O.A. MauriceWhy Do Contractors Lie? gives real estate investors the necessary knowledge to approach the contracting process from a higher level of expertise. Real estate investor of many years, J. O. A. Maurice, equips investors with the appropriate and repeatable skills to hire the right contractors for the right jobs, at the right price, and for the right duration. In Why Do Contractors Lie?, Maurice lays out the appropriate and effective skills investors need so they don’t have to lose their investment due to a lying contractor. Within Why Do Contractors Lie?, real estate investors learn how to:Find a contractor they can trustSpot when contractors start to lieMake sure their project gets completed perfectly on timeAvoid end-of-contract arguments or lawsuitsNever again lose another investment because of terrible contractors
Skilletheads: A Guide to Collecting and Restoring Cast-Iron Cookware
by Ashley L. JonesPart science and part personal preference, collecting and restoring cast-iron cookware is a complex art. For instance, what makes each company's cast iron unique? Do chemicals used during restoration leach into food? When it comes to surface finish, is textured or smooth better?In Skilletheads, the highly anticipated follow-up to Modern Cast Iron, Ashley L. Jones dives deeper than ever into the world of cast iron. In these pages, which feature over 100 full-color photos, you'll find expert advice on purchasing cast iron from some of the most active collectors in the field today; side-by-side comparisons of the major manufacturers in the US and interviews with each company; and detailed how-to guides for restoring cast iron, including such methods as lye baths, electrolysis tanks, and chemical products, all compiled with input from devoted Skilletheads. And because no book on cast iron is complete without a little cooking, Jones includes 35 mouth-watering recipes contributed by foodies who know cast iron best—everything from Sunday Frittata to Braised Chicken to Skillet S'mores.Whether you're interested in finding the perfect pan for your kitchen or starting a new hobby restoring cast iron, Skilletheads is here to help.
Fabulous Cosplay Footwear: Create Easy Boot Covers, Shoes & Tights for Any Costume
by Regan Cerato Kelley KullmanComplement your cosplay builds with the perfect shoes—custom-designed and sewn by you! Regan Cerato and Kelley Kullman of the renowned duo Cowbutt Crunchies show you how to make every type of leg covering a cosplayer could ask for, from removable boot covers, to sleek tights, to thigh highs that won't roll down! Armed with clever patterns for fancy footwear that can’t be found in stores, you’ll create award-winning accessories that truly push the envelope. Whether you’re a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality. Sew attention-getting boot covers, shoes, and leggings with the award-winning cosplayers behind Cowbutt Crunchies Build your skills with this step-by-step guide to creating cosplay footwear at home Forget fruitless shopping trips—make the exact footwear you need for any costume
Timberwolf: Book One In The Spy-fi 'timberwolf' Series (The Spy-fi 'Timberwolf' Series)
by Tom JulianOnce a top black ops agent, Timberwolf Velez's world shatters when he encounters Kizik, a malevolent psychic alien spider that leaves a lasting mark on his psyche. Haunted by his past, Timberwolf now faces an ominous threat as a religious fanatic unearths a hidden cache of unimaginably destructive weapons. Will Timberwolf rise above his shattered mind and prevent the galaxy from descending into irreversible chaos? With an ensemble of captivating characters and exhilarating twists at every turn, TIMBERWOLF: Book One in the Spy-Fi ‘Timberwolf’ Series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding, action-packed page-turner that refuses to release its grip.
How to Paint: Flowers in Water Colour
by Julie KingJulie King’s deep and abiding love for flowers and the natural world shows through in the wonderful delicacy and vibrancy of her water colour flower paintings.• Three comprehensive step-by-step demonstrations• Help with selecting paints, brushes and other materials• Clear guidance to water colour techniques, including negative painting, masking, washes and more
Hidden History of Wabash County, Indiana (Hidden History)
by Ron WoodwardTake the road less traveled through Wabash County's forgotten stories and overlooked characters. Bob Printy may have run off to join the circus, but Jocko the monkey decided to make Wabash his home after he escaped a traveling carnival. Discover the story of Chief LeGros and learn what life was like in nineteenth-century Wabash County. Spend some time with Tommy R. Miller, who sacrificed his life caring for fellow servicemen in Vietnam. Author Ron Woodward shares the compelling, little-known history of this Indiana county.
All Along the Watchtower (Rock Band Fights Evil)
by D.J. ButlerThe World of Heaven has been born again, and, weirdly, it was to a ragged bar band.? Now that band struggles to make its way into a post-apocalyptic Chicago ruled by Yamayol the Bull, to seize from him the Ensign to the Nations.? On the way, guitarist Eddie Marlowe aims to rescue his wife and settle a few old scores . . . unless they settle him first
Perfect Piecing Handy Pocket Guide: Tips & Tricks to Fine-Tune Your Patchwork & Quilting (Pocket Guide Ser.)
by Patty MurphyLearn how to fine-tune your patchwork with this collection of expert piecing tips and tricks. Determining what makes a great quilt is different for everyone. Most quilters agree that one important element of every beautiful quilt is impeccable piecing―square blocks, perfect points, little or no bulk in the seams. How do you get there? This pocket guide will show you how to use basic techniques and foolproof tips to solve common construction problems for the basic quilt blocks. Reach past your quilting style and focus solely on technique to make your piecing perfect―or at least more effortless! Learn how to cut, sew, and press for success while constructing basic quilting blocks Perfect your blocks including the Four-Patch, Nine-Patch, half-square triangle, quarter-square triangle, and Flying Geese Quick and easy reference to all things patchwork including supplies, techniques, tips and tricks, and more
A Boy from Baghdad
by Miriam Halahmy“Jews are no longer safe in Iraq. When are you going to get it through your thick head?” It’s 1951, and twelve-year-old Salman Shasha is happy with his life in Baghdad. But trouble is brewing. Salman and his family are Iraqi Jews and their government has been turning against their community for years. Things become so dangerous that the whole family are forced to leave Iraq for Israel, the “Promised Land”. Once they arrive, however, they realize that things are not what they dreamed they would be. Taken to a refugee camp, the Shasha family try to make the best of their situation. But the dominant group in the country – the Ashkenazi Jews – look down on families like Salman’s and treat them horribly. Salman decides to focus on his greatest passion, swimming, and beating his rivals in a race. Facing taunts from his bullying peers, Salman feels defeated, but he soon realizes that with hard work and determination anything is possible. An inspiring, atmospheric tale about the power of perseverance, friendship and family in the face of hardship, hatred and change, A Boy From Baghdad is an important story of diversity in the modern world. Essential reading for any child 8 years and over.
Wicked Tales from the Highlands (Wicked)
by John KingThe Highlands was first sighted by Henry Hudson himself and is known as the place where the Jersey shore begins. Its beaches are perennially crowded with sunbathers, swimmers and families. But buried under the sands, the Highlands hides sins from the past. Sandy Hook claimed North America's first European murder victim, a passenger on Hudson's Half Moon. During Prohibition, mobsters supplied Bay Avenue businesses with plenty of booze. A man accused of shooting another with a cannon performed an Old West style jailbreak. And sometimes, soldiers stationed along the shores caused more trouble than they prevented. Read about these and other wicked deeds committed in New Jersey's Highlands.
Impressions of Paris: An Artist's Sketchbook
by Cat SetoArtist Cat Seto, founder of the acclaimed Ferme à Papier brand, introduces you to the City of Light as never before in this distinctive volume—both a visual feast and celebration of the artistic process—filled with lavish illustrations and descriptive meditations that capture the quotidian pleasures of France’s capital city and how they have inspired creativity.In Impressions of Paris, Cat Seto takes you on a dazzling and enlightening tour of Paris, from familiar sights to hidden surprises, to reveal this legendary city as never before. Combining informative and entertaining vignettes, stories, and notes with stunning full-color illustrations, she draws parallels between the city and the art it inspires. Organized around four main principles of art—color, pattern, perspective, and rhythm—Impressions of Paris is a celebration of the artistic spark in the city’s mundane yet marvelous details: the pistachio and cassis palette triggered by the ice cream case at Berthillon; how a rainy stroll through an open air market transforms into a smudgy gouache (pronounced gwash) pattern; the lovely ubiquity of the iconic French stripe, the Breton.Pretty and inventive, surprising and stimulating, Impressions of Paris captures the beauty and charms of this stunning city and extols its power to stimulate the creative imagination—inviting artists and art appreciators to intimately experience a painter’s process.
A Widow’s Hope: A Guide for Widows in Survival Mode
by Julie Escalante OrtizA Widow’s Hope shares a unique story as a young widow with children who shares the raw, relatable ways she dug her way out of the trenches and back to the land of the living.There are many books about widowhood and grief. While helpful when the time is right, the shock and the aftermath of such a traumatic experience can make it difficult to find the time and motivation to read them while surviving the daily obstacles that zap your energy. Right now, the widow is too busy surviving funeral planning, endless calls and texts from family, tireless efforts to obtain the death certificate, meetings with social security, arrangements to be ironed-out with banks, mortgagors, and debts. Not to mention the practical things, like ensuring the children have been fed, arranging who will take them to school while you deal with the horrible details such as picking out his casket, or helping your children with things only you can help with? And then it hits her, “How will I even tell them that their father is dead? They don’t even know what ‘dead’ means!” Just thinking of the unending list of things to be done can leave the widow feeling smothered and breathless. Now is not the time for a novel; now is the time for a survival book, because right now, that’s what the widow is doing—surviving.
Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen: Recipes, Resources, and Stories
by Belt PublishingThe author of Midwest Pie &“looks to move the needle on diverse, plant-based, distinctively Midwestern cooking&” (Michigan Stateside). The Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen is a community cookbook created by professional and home chefs who live and work in the Rust Belt. Recipes collected here represent the diversity of the region, and include vegan versions of: Polish pierogis Detroit coney dogs Hungarian paprikash Slovak kolaches Mexican conchas German sauerkraut balls Cincinnati chili Slovenian fish fry Chitterings, and many more. The cooks and chefs collected here offer stories about their recipes as well as family and culinary traditions. The book also includes resources on how to stock a vegan pantry, guides to useful equipment, and basic how-tos for &“veganizing&” staples. Infusing old world recipes with a new level of creativity for a changing audience, The Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen is unpretentious, accessible, and fun. &“Some readers will want this book for the recipes, some for the &‘unpretentious shortcuts&’ that Pangrace promises, and some for the sheer crunchy wonder of the title concept.&” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel