Container and Fragrant Gardens - (Home Grown Gardening) by Peter Loewer (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 7.2 Inch (W) x .6 Inch (D)Weight: 1.3 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: GardeningSub-Genre: FlowersSeries Title: Home Grown GardeningFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Peter LoewerAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English About the Book A quick-reference guide that shows gardeners with little experience and time how to enliven spaces with containers and how to make the most of scented flowers and leaves. Book Synopsis A quick-reference guide that shows gardeners with little experience and time how to enliven spaces with containers and how to make the most of scented flowers and leaves. One of the greatest delights of a garden is a perfume that draws the visitor to bend down to inhale the fragrance. This delightful and practical book features lovely flowers with intoxicating scents that will create an aromatic garden or an indoor haven of perfumed houseplants. Growing plants in containers can extend your gardening horizons, allowing you to try plants you don't have the space or climate to grow in the ground, as well as bringing your garden right onto the patio, deck, or windowsill. In addition to highlighting classic annuals, bulbs, perennials, vines, and woody plants that are fragrant and that do well in containers, this must-have guide offers straightforward garden care advice, including handling different soil types, controlling pests, designing and maintaining container gardens, and how to grow trees and shrubs in pots. About The Author PETER LOEWER is the author and/or illustrator of more than 30 garden books.
Hooray for Babies! - by Susan Meyers (School And Library)
Dimensions (Overall): 10.2 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: 1.05 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Family, ConceptsFormat: LibraryPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Susan MeyersAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: Body, Multigenerational, New BabyLanguage: English About the Book From the author of the bestselling "Everywhere Babies" comes a sweet and bouncy rhyming picture book that celebrates all the joys and wonders of being a baby. Full color. Book Synopsis From the author of the bestselling Everywhere Babies comes a sweet and bouncy rhyming picture book that celebrates all the joys and wonders of being a baby. Review Quotes "Meyers ("Everywhere Babies") and Cornelison ("Lost and Found Cat") have created a buoyant mood of baby-centric fun."--The New York Times Book Review "[O]ne baby palooza after another....a celebration of babies' play and exploration."--Wall Street Journal "A baby bonanza!"--Kirkus "A buoyant celebration of all things baby."--Publishers Weekly . About The Author Susan Meyers is the author of Everywhere Babies, illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee, and many other picture books. She lives in Northern California. Sue Cornelison is an author/illustrator who lives and works in St. Charles, Iowa. She relishes her time with family when she isn't working on projects. Visit her at suecornelison.com.
Island of Blue Dolphins - by Scott O'Dell (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: .3 PoundsNumber of Pages: NaGenre: Juvenile FictionSeries Title: NaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HMHAuthor: Scott O'DellAge Range: 9-12 Years
Little Blue Truck's Halloween - by Alice Schertle (Board Book)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 9.1 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)Weight: 1.1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 1Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Animals / Farm Animals, Holidays + Celebrations / Halloween, Transportation / Cars + TrucksSeries Title: Little Blue TruckFormat: Board BookPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Alice SchertleAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book Celebrate Halloween with the #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck and friends. Book Synopsis Celebrate Halloween with the #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck and friends. Beep! Beep! It's Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party. Lift the flaps in this large, sturdy board book to find out who's dressed up in each costume! Will Blue wear a costume too? Review Quotes "The children demand anthropomorphic vehicles. And among them, none is as adorable as the vintage blue pick-up in the Little Blue Truck series.... [T]he only thing that would make these books cuter is if the truck only ever spoke in 'beeps'--and he does!" --The A.V. Club "McElmurry's richly rendered scenes and the animals' elegant costumes conjure up a sense of nostalgia that befits Little Blue Truck's own vintage looks." --Publishers Weekly "Lovely curvy shapes and autumn colors fade to dusky blues as night falls, and children are sure to notice the traditional elements of a Halloween party: apple bobbing, lit jack-o'-lanterns, and punch and treats. Beloved Little Blue takes a bit of the mystery--and fear--out of Halloween costumes." --Kirkus About The Author Alice Schertle is a poet and the author of the best-selling Little Blue Truck books and many other books for young readers. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts. Jill McElmurry is the illustrator of the best-selling Little Blue Truck books, as well as many acclaimed picture books, some of which she also wrote. She divides her time between New Mexico and Minnesota.
Stick and Stone (Hardcover) by Beth Ferry
Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 9.45 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)Weight: .85 PoundsNumber of Pages: 48Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Humorous StoriesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Beth FerryAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book New York Times best-selling duo Stick and Stone are STICKing together in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK! From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John. Book Synopsis New York Times best-selling duo Stick and Stone are STICKing together in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK! From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John. When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, a friendship is born. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? With simple rhyming text, subtle messages of kindness and compassion, and Tom Lichtenheld's signature charm, this delightful story about making and helping friends will enchant readers young and old because it's never too early--or too late--to stick up for your friends. Review Quotes "These two characters are a delight to know...and the irresistible cadence of the text should make this a repeat favorite." --Booklist * "This warm and tender story of two BFFs is made even more enjoyable by the charming, textured tan and blue illustrations . . . the text, suitable for beginning readers, sweetly expresses what it is to be and to have a good friend." --School Library Journal, starred review "Ferry adds zip to the best-friends-forever theme with plenty of sly puns...and Lichtenheld conveys significant expressiveness through the characters' dot eyes and small smiles...The use of instantly recognizable objects as characters gives the story universal appeal, and Ferry makes its moral unmissable." --Publishers Weekly "A light, enjoyable approach to a recognizable narrative about making--and helping--friends." --Kirkus "Preschoolers looking for a model of good friendship need look no further. Kindness rules the day, and humor, rather than obvious lesson-teaching, moves the story along." --Horn Book Magazine About The Author Beth Ferry loves to wander, explore, and mainly laze on the shore, but only in the summer. She enjoyed writing Stick and Stone so much that she's decided to stick with writing picture books. She lives with her husband and three children by the beach in Allenwood, New Jersey. Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, and Shark vs. Train. He lives in Geneva, Illinois. Visit his website at www.tomlichtenheld.com.
Curious George - by H. A. Rey (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 10.2 Inches (H) x 8.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)Weight: .86 PoundsNumber of Pages: 58Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: ClassicsSeries Title: Curious GeorgeFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: H. A. ReyAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book In this special 75th Anniversary Edition of the original book about the curious monkey, George meets the man with the yellow hat in the jungle and goes to live with him in a new home. Includes code for free downloadable audio read by actor John Krasinski. Book Synopsis This treasured classic is where it all began for the curious, loveable monkey. Special anniversary cover with foil and spot gloss make this edition a must-have for any children's book collection. Includes bonus downloadable audio read by the actor, producer, and director John Krasinski. Access code can be found inside the book on page 2. Review Quotes Small children will wear the book out with affection. Horn Book About The Author Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1898. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre. Escaping Paris during World War II, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941.
Rebound - (Crossover) by Kwame Alexander (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inch (W) x 1.6 Inch (D)Weight: 1.14 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: FamilySeries Title: CrossoverFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Kwame AlexanderAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: MultigenerationalLanguage: English About the Book Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. In this prequel to Alexander's Newbery Medal winner "The Crossover, " Chuck Bell takes center stage, as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. Book Synopsis From the New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, the dynamic prequel to his Newbery Award-winning novel in verse, The Crossover. Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down the court, their father was learning his own moves. Chuck Bell takes center stage as readers get a glimpse of his childhood and how he became the jazz music worshiping, basketball star his sons look up to. A novel in verse with all the impact and rhythm readers have come to expect from Kwame Alexander, Rebound goes back in time to visit the childhood of Chuck "Da Man" Bell during one pivotal summer when young Charlie is sent to stay with his grandparents where he discovers basketball and learns more about his family's past. Review Quotes "An eminently satisfying story of family, recovery, and growing into manhood."--Kirkus, STARRED review "Librarians who delighted at Crossover's popularity will be thrilled with this pitch-perfect follow-up...Kwame Alexander is unstoppable."--Booklist, STARRED review "As in his previous novels in verse, Alexander shows off his expert command of the format, employing staccato breaks with smooth rhymes that mimic the bounce and flow of the sport."--School Library Journal, STARRED review "A story filled with preteen angst, peer pressure, realistic family dynamics, and first romance is elevated to uncommon heights by a visceral exploration of grief and a search for confidence that pays off in spectacular ways."--Horn Book Magazine, STARRED review "This book will bounce off of the shelves."--VOYA "Alexander's non-rhyming poetry has propulsive, hard-hitting rhythm."--Publishers Weekly "Even without knowledge of the other titles, readers will find this to be a fully realized family drama that stands on its own merit."--Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books "'Rebound' grapples with grief and loss, but never buckles under the weight of it...Readers familiar with 'The Crossover' will find themselves smiling as details of Charlie's early life emerge that give us glimpses of the man and father he will later become; those who haven't read it will find it a strong and satisfying stand-alone book about grief, love and the power of family." --The New York Times "His books pulse with musicality..." -Tina Jordan, The New York Times About The Author Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times best-selling author of 21 books, including Booked and The Crossover, which received the 2015 John Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award Honor. He lives with his family in Virginia. Visit Kwame at www.kwamealexander.com, on Twitter at @kwamealexander, and on Instagram at @kwamealexander.
Curious George Visits a Toy Store ( Curious George) (Paperback) by H. A. Rey
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 7.6 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)Weight: .15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 24Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Animals / Apes + MonkeysSeries Title: Curious GeorgeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: H. A. ReyAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book There are so many fun toys in Mr. Herb's store. Which should George play with? Why not everything? It doesn't take long for a mischievous monkey to make a mountain of a mess. Book Synopsis Curious George lends a helping hand at the grand opening of a new toy store in town, but not everyone appreciates his efforts! George's enthusiasm delights shoppers but with each new toy he discovers and tries, the shopkeeper grows more worried. Will his monkey business be bad for business? Everyone's favorite monkey finds a clever way to make the grand opening a grand success.
Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox (Board Book)
Dimensions (Overall): 6 Inches (H) x 6 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)Weight: .62 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Concepts / Colors, Animals / General, Humorous Stories, Concepts / GeneralFormat: Board BookPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Mem FoxAge Range: Baby - 3 YearsLanguage: English About the Book There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story that comes complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations. Full color. Book Synopsis There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? The search is on in this cozy, sheep-filled story from acclaimed author Mem Fox and popular Australian cartoonist Judy Horacek. Complete with sleepy rhymes and bright illustrations, this book is sure to delight children of all ages, from the very young to those just beginning to read.
And Then You Die of Dysentery : Lessons in Adulting from the Oregon Trail - by Lauren Reeves (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inch (W) x .5 Inch (D)Weight: .6 PoundsNumber of Pages: 128Genre: HumorSub-Genre: FormFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Lauren ReevesAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book A quirky, nostalgic send-up to the Oregon Trail computer game, featuring snarky and hard-earned life lessons from the trail Book Synopsis A quirky, nostalgic send-up to the Oregon Trail computer game, featuring snarky and hard-earned life lessons from the trail. Pack your wagons, find your ride-or-(literally) die friends, and roll up to Matt's General Store with a sack of cash--it's time to hit the Oregon Trail, twenty-first-century style! ...And Then You Die of Dysentery is the perfect send-up to the sometimes frustrating, always entertaining, and universally beloved Oregon Trail computer game. Featuring a four-color design in the game's iconic 8-bit format, alongside pop culture references galore, the book offers 50 humorous, snarky lessons gleaned from the game's most iconic moments, including gems such as: --Suffering from exhaustion is a real thing. (It's not just PR code for why a celebrity went to rehab.) --If you hunt too frequently in one area, game will become scarce. (The first signs of gentrification!) --Invite your sweetie to cuddle with you while looking up at the stars. (The night sky was the original Netflix & Chill. Step 1: Loosen up Orion's belt...) With its laugh-out-loud commentary and its absurdist nostalgia, ...And Then You Die of Dysentery is the ultimate trip down memory lane ... all the way to the Willamette Valley.
Number the Stars (Reissue) (Paperback) by Lois Lowry
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)Weight: .25 PoundsNumber of Pages: 137Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Historical / Military + Wars, Religious / Jewish, Nature + the Natural World / General, People + Places / Europe, Historical / Holocaust, GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Lois LowryAge Range: 9-12 YearsLanguage: English About the Book In 1943 Copenhagen, the Germans begin their campaign to "relocate" the Jews of Denmark. So Annemarie Johansen's parents take in her best friend Ellen Rosen and pretend that she is a part of their family. This edition includes a new Introduction by the author. Book Synopsis In Lois Lowry's unforgettable Newbery Medal-winning novel, a ten-year-old Danish girl's bravery is tested when her best friend is threatened by Nazis in 1943. As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's family takes in Annemarie's best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a time of terror and war.With a new introduction by the author. Review Quotes The whole work is seamless, compelling, and memorable--impossible to put down; difficult to forget.--The Horn Book About The Author Lois Lowry was born in Hawaii and grew up in New York, Pennsylvania, and Japan. She has received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver. Ms. Lowry now divides her time between Cambridge and an 1840s farmhouse in Maine. To learn more about Lois Lowry, visit her website at www.loislowry.com.
The Way Things Work Now (Hardcover) by David Macaulay
Dimensions (Overall): 10.9 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)Weight: 3.55 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: TechnologySub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: David MacaulayAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book The sweeping new update to the worldwide bestseller, The New Way Things Work includes all new sections on the technology that most impacts our everyday lives. Book Synopsis A New York Times Bestseller Explainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The New Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth. An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all. Review Quotes Amazon Best Children's Books of the Year: NonFiction San Francisco Chronicle Best of 2016 New York Times Bestseller "... long-awaited update to one of the more original books ever printed." --School Library Journal * "Macaulay's brilliantly designed, engagingly informal diagrams and cutaways bring within the grasp of even casual viewers a greater understanding of the technological wonders of both past and present. Necessary for every library, personal or otherwise."--Kirkus, starred review Praise for The Way Things Work "The Way Things Work is a superb achievement. It is a very handsome book, a fascinating collection of riddles and a sound educational accomplishment that, while explaining in words and pictures - mostly pictures - some of the mysteries of physics, makes you smile, and often laugh. The author is honest enough to say that the book was intended for children of all ages, and brilliant enough to make all its readers feel brighter than they ever thought they could be."--The New York Times "The Way Things Work is not the only book that has tried to explain modern mysteries, but it's the best. Macaulay's explanations are lucid; they are also fun. He includes visual puns, running jokes, a cast of thousands of tiny participants in on and around the machines, choirs of angels and lots of big woolly mammoths."--Boston Globe "Keep the book a secret from your kids for a while and study up on the explanations of questions you're anticipating. Let Macaulay make you look smarter than you think you are. The kids will certainly be impressed - and you'll be getting a real education in the bargain."--The Los Angeles Times "An astonishing tour-de-force by the architect-turned-author who has given us Cathedral and City." --Kirkus "This is a work of mammoth imagination, energy, and humor. It justifies every critic's belief that information and entertainment are not mutually exclusive - good nonfiction is storytelling at its best." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "Combining the tongue-in-cheek observations of a budding prehistoric engineer with acute descriptions of the functioning of mechanical and electrical machines, Macaulay has produced a superb volume."Ā--The Horn Book, starred review "A book to be treasured as both a browsing item and as a gold mine of reference information."Ā--School Library Journal, starred review About The Author David Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies and has been translated into many languages. Macaulay has garnered awards including the Caldecott Medal and Honor. Superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information distinguish his books. David Macaulay lives in Vermont.
Tons of Trucks (Hardcover) by Sue Fliess
Dimensions (Overall): 7 Inches (H) x 8.9 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)Weight: 1.25 PoundsNumber of Pages: 18Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Animals / General, Imagination + Play, Transportation / Cars + TrucksFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Sue FliessAge Range: Baby - 3 YearsLanguage: English About the Book Big trucks, small, trucks, dump trucks, tow trucks, and all kinds of other trucks can be found in this playful touch-and-move book. Filled with vibrant art and adorable characters, this book gives a hands-on tour of their favorite vehicle: TRUCKS! Full color. Book Synopsis Big trucks, small trucks, dump trucks, tow trucks, and all kinds of other trucks can be found in this playful touch-and-move book. A backhoe scoops and digs, a cement truck spins, a tar truck oozes sticky tar, and tabs pull up and out to reveal surprises. The trucks eventually slow down for a rest, where little hands can lift the flaps to see animals snuggling up for sleepy-time--under a rising moon. Filled with vibrant art and adorable characters, this book gives a child everything he's looking for when he presses his face against the fence at a construction site! About The Author Sue Fliess is the author of Shoes for Me!, illustrated by Mike Laughead. She lives with her family in Northern California. Visit her website at www.suefliess.com.Betsy Snyder illustrated Haiku Baby, among other books, and she has many years' experience working in the juvenile gift market. Betsy lives near Cleveland, Ohio. Visit her website at www.betsysnyder.com.
Instant Pot Italian 02/06/2018 (Paperback) - by Ivy Manning
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 8 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: 1.15 PoundsNumber of Pages: 208Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: MethodsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Ivy ManningAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book 100 easy recipes for Italian favorites made in an Instant Pot, authorized by Instant Pot Book Synopsis A must-have addition for Instant Pot fans and those just getting to know its miraculous capabilities, with 100 recipes for favorite Italian dishes The Instant Pot has made getting dinner on the table easier than ever. And Italian food is a perfect partner for your Instant Pot--think rich and meaty braises, one-pot pastas, risotto, stuffed artichokes, and more. This authorized Instant Pot cookbook offers 100 delicious, sure-to-please recipes for weeknight cooking and beyond. Recipes take advantage of the Instant Pot's many settings, allowing you to perfectly sautƩ and simmer a variety of dishes with just the push of a button. Long-cooking foods like grains and beans (Fall Farro with Pears and Walnuts, Corona Beans with Tomato and Sage) as well as slow stews and braises (Tuscan Beef Stew, Chicken with Creamy Artichoke Sauce) finish in half the time of stovetop cooking. But other hacks and surprises abound, too--set-it-and-forget it recipes for focaccia, quick pickles, no-oven-required cakes and cheesecakes, and even DIY ricotta. About The Author Ivy Manning is a food writer and cookbook author; her work has appeared in Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Clean Eating, and more.
The Whole30 Cookbook: 150 Delicious and Totally Compliant Recipes to Help You Succeed with the Whole30 and Beyond - by Hartwig (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)Weight: 2.4 PoundsNumber of Pages: 320Genre: Health + WellnessSub-Genre: NutritionFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: HartwigAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book Delicious and totally compliant recipes to get people through the wildly popular Whole30, and beyond Book Synopsis Still think the Whole30 is a diet? Not with recipes like these. The groundbreaking Whole30 program has helped countless people transform their lives by bringing them better sleep, more energy, fewer cravings, weight loss, and new healthy habits that last a lifetime. In this cookbook, best-selling author and Whole30 co-creator Melissa Hartwig delivers over 150 all-new recipes to help readers prepare delicious, healthy meals during their Whole30 and beyond. More than 150 recipes for main dishes, sides, dressings, and saucesTips to simplify, plan, and prepare meals to save time and moneyVariations to turn one easy dish into two or three meals Whether you've done the Whole30 once or five times--or just want to make a variety of satisfying, nourishing meals--this book will inspire you to change your life in 30 days with the Whole30 program. Review Quotes "Say good-bye to mundane meals with The Whole30 Cookbook. These mouthwatering recipes will help you reset your health while filling your life with delicious good food." --DANIELLE WALKER, New York Times best-selling author of Against All Grain and Meals Made Simple "As a food nerd who lives to eat, it's important that my lifestyle is as tasty as it is healthy. The Whole30 completely changed the game for me and gave me a fresh start in more ways than one, and with The Whole30 Cookbook, you can reboot your life, too--one delicious, deprivation-free bite at a time." --MICHELLE TAM, New York Times best-selling author of Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans "Melissa is the kind of person you'd love to have next to you at yoga class because she gives excellent advice, knows the best stuff to eat, and says just the right thing to turn your day around. Lucky for all of us, her expert guidance is readily available on bookshelves everywhere. Add this book to your arsenal and crush your next Whole30!" --MELISSA JOULWAN, author of the best-selling Well Fed cookbooks "Delicious is now synonymous with healthy thanks to Melissa's latest book. These gorgeous recipes truly defy the odds by being flavorful to the taste buds, nourishing to the body, and fulfilling to the tummy--all at the same time." --ALI MAFFUCCI, New York Times best-selling author of Inspiralized "Hartwig, a sports nutritionist and cocreator of the Whole30 diet plan, packs her fourth book on the subject with 150 recipes that are, as the cover proclaims in all-caps, "totally compliant." That means heavy emphasis on eggs, meat, fish, and fresh vegetables, but no grains, dairy, legumes or added sugars. Whether or not one buys into Whole30, there is no denying that Hartwig has come up with a clever array of healthy and flavorful dishes. Highlights include Asian beef zoodle (zucchini noodles) soup, which is similar to Vietnamese pho but uses zucchini noodles, and grilled Jamaican jerk salmon with fresh mango salsa. Many of the recipes come courtesy of guest cooks from various food blogs. For instance, Michelle Smith, from the Whole Smiths blog, contributes cherry-chipotle BBQ chicken thighs, with the fruit providing the sweetness and ground chipotle bringing the heat. Veteran food and cocktail photographer Brent Herrig drives home the point that a burger served on a tomato slice is as delectable as one on a bun, and that meatballs do just fine in a cream sauce made with coconut milk. (Dec.)" --Publishers Weekly About The Author MELISSA HARTWIG URBAN is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food. She is the co-creator of the Whole30 program and a six-time New York Times best-selling author. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT.
Cupcakes, Cookies, & Pie, Oh My! (Original) (Paperback) by Karen Tack
Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: 1.9 PoundsNumber of Pages: 239Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: Holiday, Courses + Dishes / Desserts, EntertainingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Karen TackAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book The "New York Times"-bestselling authors of "Hello, Cupcake!" and "What's New, Cupcake?" are back, applying their wacky imagination not just to cupcakes, but to cookies, pies, cakes, and much more. Book Synopsis Hello, Cupcake! inspired millions to become cupcake artists and launched an international sensation. Now the talented pair who started it all returns, with projects that are more hilarious, more spectacular, more awe-inspiring--and as easy as ever.But they don't stop at cupcakes. No sweet treat is safe from their ingenuity: refrigerator cookies, pound cakes, pie dough, cheesecakes, bar cookies, and Jell-O are all transformed into amazing and playful desserts. There's something for everybody in this book, and every single item you need can be found in the neighborhood supermarket or convenience store. Playing with your food has never been so exciting.Karen Tack and Alan Richardson have appeared on TV with Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, and Paula Deen and have been featured many times on NBC's Today as well as in America's top magazines. From the Back Cover Step It Up! red hot rolled wafer cookie cupcake red paper liner red decorating sugar gum stick white chocolate coated graham cracker " About The Author KAREN TACK and ALAN RICHARDSON are the best-selling authors of Hello, Cupcake!, What's New, Cupcake?, Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh My!, and Cake My Day!Using ordinary candy and snacks, a few everyday kitchen tools, a little good old fashioned ingenuity, and a dollop of fun, the two have turned the cake decorating world on its head. They have been working together for two decades to create sophisticated yet comical treats for the covers of America's favorite magazines.Their appearances on The Martha Stewart Show, The Rachael Ray Show, CBS's The Early Show, and many appearances on the TODAY Show have made them America's cupcake celebrities. The two have toured cooking schools, festivals, expos, and state fairs across the country and love demonstrating how to be a candy detective and find the right candy for the right design.Called "the cake whisperer" by Gourmet, Karen trained at the Culinary Institute of America and worked in restaurant kitchens before following her passion for baking and pursuing a career in food styling.Alan, dubbed the "McGyver of Candy," studied at The Art Student's League and worked as an art director and photographer before his career in cookbooks. In 2005 Alan received both The Best International Cookbook Award and The Jane Grigson Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals for his work on The Breath of a Wok.
Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye - Reprint by Lois Lowry (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inch (W) x .8 Inch (D)Weight: .52 PoundsNumber of Pages: 238Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: FamilyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Lois LowryAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Award-winning and best-selling author Lois Lowry explores issues surrounding adoption in this poignant novel. Book Synopsis Award-winning and best-selling author Lois Lowry explores issues surrounding adoption in this poignant novel. Natalie Armstrong has everything: she's smart and beautiful, has the perfect boyfriend, early acceptance to college, and a loving family. But the summer she turns seventeen, she finally decides to ask some unanswered questions: Who are her biological parents and why did they give her up when she was born? These questions take her on a journey from the deep woods of Maine to the streets of New York City, from the pages of old phone books and a tattered yearbook photo to the realization that she might actually meet her biological mother face-to-face. Review Quotes A sad and funny book about [a] . . . teenager who learns the meaning of loneliness and enters adulthood with the knowledge that one can indeed inherit the best of two worlds. Booklist, ALA, Starred Review About The Author Lois Lowry is the author of more than thirty books for children and young adults. She has received countless honors, among them the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award, and the Mark Twain Award. She received Newbery Medals for two of her novels, Number the Stars and The Giver. Visit her at www.loislowry.com.
The Little Book of Big What-Ifs - by Renata Liwska (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.6 Inches (H) x 7.2 Inch (W) x .4 Inch (D)Weight: .55 PoundsNumber of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Imagination & PlayFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton MifflinAuthor: Renata LiwskaAge Range: 4-8 YearsLanguage: English About the Book In this charming, whimsical book, "New York Times"-bestselling author Liwska explores "what if" scenarios from silly to serious, gently examining the curiosities of everyday life with humor and imagination. Full color. Book Synopsis What if your imagination runs wild? New York Times bestselling creator Renata Liwska explores "what if" scenarios from silly to serious, examining the curiosities of everyday life and celebrating the power of imagination. Ideal for children 3-7 who are stuck inside or learning to cope with new uncertainties, The Little Book of Big What-Ifs is perfect for fans of I Wish You More and The Quiet Book. Every day is filled with opportunities to wonder . . . what if? In this charming book of big questions for little readers, New York Times bestselling creator Renata Liwska explores scenarios that span the spectrum from silly to serious, gently examining both the anxieties and curiosities of everyday life. Wondering what might happen helps expand our imaginations, whether the options are humorous or thought-provoking--or both! So: what if . . . you turned the page? Review Quotes "[O]pen-ended queries and tender, soft-edged artwork operate in tandem to depict familiar circumstances with whimsical, imagination-stirring possibilities....A sweet and thoughtful selection." --School Library Journal "[T]enderly humorous." --Kirkus About The Author Renata Liwska lives and works in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is the illustrator of the NYT bestseller The Quiet Book by Deborah Underwood. She also illustrated its sequel The Loud Book, and the The Christmas Quiet Book. Renata has written and illustrated Red Wagon and Little Panda. www.RenataLiwska.com
Dog Is Love - by Clive D L Wynne (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inch (W) x .8 Inch (D)Weight: .5 PoundsNumber of Pages: 272Genre: PetsSub-Genre: DogsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Mariner BooksAuthor: Clive D L WynneAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English About the Book A pioneering canine behaviorist draws on cutting-edge research to show that a single, simple trait--the capacity to love--is what makes dogs such perfect companions for humans, and explains how we can better reciprocate their affection. Book Synopsis A pioneering canine behaviorist draws on cutting-edge research to show that a single, simple trait--the capacity to love--is what makes dogs such perfect companions for humans, and explains how we can better reciprocate their affection. "Lively and fascinating . . . The reader comes away cheered, better informed, and with a new and deeper appreciation for our amazing canine companions and their enormous capacity for love." --Cat Warren, New York Times best-selling author of What the Dog Knows Does your dog love you? Every dog lover knows the feeling. The nuzzle of a dog's nose, the warmth of them lying at our feet, even their whining when they want to get up on the bed. It really seems like our dogs love us, too. But for years, scientists have resisted that conclusion, warning against anthropomorphizing our pets. Enter Clive Wynne, a pioneering canine behaviorist whose research is helping to usher in a new era: one in which love, not intelligence or submissiveness, is at the heart of the human-canine relationship. Drawing on cutting-edge studies from his lab and others around the world, Wynne shows that affection is the very essence of dogs, from their faces and tails to their brains, hormones, even DNA. This scientific revolution is revealing more about dogs' unique origins, behavior, needs, and hidden depths than we ever imagined possible. A humane, illuminating book, Dog Is Love is essential reading for anyone who has ever loved a dog--and experienced the wonder of being loved back. Review Quotes "Lively and fascinating, Dog Is Love reveals a simple and yet enormously profound insight: Dogs are unique because they love us. The reader comes away cheered, better informed, and with a new and deeper appreciation for our amazing canine companions and their enormous capacity for love." --Cat Warren, New York Times best-selling author of What the Dog Knows "Clive Wynne is a thoughtful and clever canine cognition researcher; here, he tells the story of his, and his students', particular journey through researching this intellectual puzzle: how are dogs so perfectly suited to our species? As a child, a dog's love is certain; as a researcher, talking of dog 'love' is verboten. Clive gets through that and comes back to where he's begun, with a dog happily rushing to greet him when he comes home." --Alexandra Horowitz, New York Times best-selling author of Inside of a Dog and Our Dogs, Ourselves "A beautiful ode to all things canine. Clive Wynne gives us the best scientific proof that dogs really do love us." --Gregory Berns, author of How Dogs Love Us "Riveting. Part memoir, part scientific detective story, and part call to action, this book will change the way you look at dogs." --Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It's So Hard To Think Straight About Animals "An unforgettable glimpse into the heart and soul of this cherished species, Dog Is Love shows how our emotional bond with dogs holds the key to understanding and caring for them." --Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian" and founder of FearFreePets.com "How do you know if your dog loves you? Are dogs really capable of feeling love, or do they only want the food and safety you provide? Clive Wynne answers these questions and more in Dog Is Love, revealing new, compelling evidence that explains the incredible relationship we have with our dogs. If you want to better understand and build an even stronger bond with your own dog, this book is a must-read." --Victoria Stilwell, author of The Secret Language of Dogs "Science finally reveals the dog's secret: the unique capacity for love that separates them from all other animals. Superb." --John Bradshaw, New York Times best-selling author of Dog Sense "Entertaining . . . Dog lovers will be fascinated and the takeaway message that 'we can do better for our dogs, ' by keeping in mind that dogs feel a meaningful emotional connection to their human owners and thus should be treated respectfully and considerately, is solidly supported." --Publishers Weekly "For any scientifically inclined dog lover, this will be a fascinating read." --Booklist "[A] pleasingly garrulous and jocular report from the front lines of canine research . . . A good mix of science and emotion, recommended for dog lovers everywhere." --Kirkus Reviews "After reading this book, readers may not perceive their relationship with their dog in the same way. Engagingly written and understandable by general audiences, this is a worthy addition to any pet lover's library." --Library Journal About The Author CLIVE D. L. WYNNE, PhD, is a founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University. He has published pieces in Psychology Today, New Scientist, and the New York Times, and appeared on National Geographic Explorer, PBS, and the BBC.
Last O.G. Cookbook : How to Get Mad Culinary Skills - by Tray Barker (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: 2.35 PoundsNumber of Pages: 224Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: Regional & Ethnic, Media Tie-In, Courses & DishesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Tray BarkerAge Range: AdultBook theme: American, GeneralLanguage: English About the Book The official tie-in cookbook to the new hit TBS comedy The Last O.G., starring Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish. Book Synopsis With The Last O.G. Cookbook, you can keep the party going at home with recipes inspired by the hit TBS comedy starring Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish. Morgan plays Tray Barker, a recently released ex-convict who, upon returning to his hometown of Brooklyn to find his girlfriend married to another man and his neighborhood gentrified, relies on his cooking skills to find his place in a city he often doesn't recognize. The soulful recipes in this book offer outrageously addictive taste sensations, combinations that may seem wacky but work wonders, and bold in-your-face flavors. Learn how to make mad-genius dishes such as Dessert Loaf, Wild-Style Lasagna, and Prison Pad Thai, as well as recipes that evoke the melting pot that is Brooklyn, both old and new, relying on African-American classics reinterpreted for the modern cook. In this vein are Tray's Cornflake-Battered Fried Chicken with Sweet Pickles, Shay's "Somebody Died" Spaghetti, and Bobby's Blinged-Out Hoppin' John. With special features woven throughout that immerse you in the O.G. world, this keepsake volume will become a new standard for soul food cooking and a must-own book for every fan of the show. About The Author TRAY BARKER came up through the school of hard knocks in Brooklyn, learning to cook the hard way, so you don't have to.TRACY MORGAN starred on NBC's Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock and is an executive producer and the star of The Last O.G.NICOLE TAYLOR is the author of The Up South Cookbook and has been featured in the New York Times, Cherry Bombe, and Design Sponge.
Fiestas : Tidbits, Margaritas & More - by Marcela Valladolid (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 7.2 Inch (W) x .8 Inch (D)Weight: 1.4 PoundsNumber of Pages: 224Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: Beverages, Entertaining, Courses & DishesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtAuthor: Marcela ValladolidAge Range: AdultBook theme: Appetizers, Alcoholic, GeneralLanguage: English About the Book Mexican-inspired cocktails and appetizers from the long-time Food Network host Book Synopsis Marcela Valladolid loves to entertain guests at her beautiful home in San Diego, and just as she did in Casa Marcela, this book captures the spirit of her hybrid Mexican-American upbringing in vibrant and mouthwatering recipes. Picadillo Lettuce Cups are topped with avocado and lime and make for perfect finger food; Spicy Chimichurri and JalapeƱo-Cilantro Aioli are the perfect addition to a crudite platter; the classic panzanella salad is updated with tomatillos, panela cheese, and pork rinds; and vegetarian options include Chickpea Ceviche Tostadas and Sweet Potato Chipotle Hummus. Of course there are plenty of cocktails, too--Strawberry Basil Cardamom Margaritas, a Mexican-inspired Old-fashioned, Orange Cinnamon Sour, and the Kalimotxo, a red wine and Mexican Coke sangria. About The Author MARCELA VALLADOLID is a longtime Food Network host, first for five seasons of her own show, Mexican Made Easy, then co-host of the Emmy-nominated The Kitchen. She is now a judge on Best Baker in America.