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  The Coffee Dictionary

  Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

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  An illustrated A-to-Z guide to coffee terms, techniques, beans, equipment, and more, from a champion barista. 
   
  Here is the ultimate Arabica to Zambia guide to all things coffee. This informative dictionary covers everything that goes into brewing the perfect cup. There’s something new to learn on every page! More than two hundred entries, colorfully illustrated with artwork throughout, expertly explain everything from terms and techniques to beans and roasts to equipment and methods.  
   
  Newbies and connoisseurs alike will while away the hours “pouring” over the amazing amount of information in this essential reference—a delicious brew for coffee lovers.

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  A Square Meal - A Culinary...

  Jane Ziegelman, Andrew Coe

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  The decade-long Great Depression, a period of shifts in the country's political and social landscape, forever changed the way America eats. Before 1929, America's relationship with food was defined by abundance. But the collapse of the economy, in both urban and rural America, left a quarter of all Americans out of work and undernourished-shattering long-held assumptions about the limitlessness of the national larder.In 1933, as women struggled to feed their families, President Roosevelt reversed long-standing biases toward government-sponsored "food charity." For the first time in American history, the federal government assumed, for a while, responsibility for feeding its citizens. The effects were widespread. Championed by Eleanor Roosevelt, "home economists" who had long fought to bring science into the kitchen rose to national stature. Through the Bureau of Home Economics, these women led a sweeping campaign to instill dietary recommendations, the forerunners of today's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.At the same time, expanding conglomerates introduced packaged and processed foods, which led to a new American cuisine based on speed and convenience. This movement toward a homogenized national diet sparked a revival of American regional cooking that continues to this day.

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  Hemp: The World’s Next Most...

  Trevor Clinger

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  Discover the truth about the versatile hemp plant in this enlightening exploration. Often misunderstood due to its association with its psychoactive counterpart, hemp boasts an array of practical applications, from fueling diesel engines to offering sustainable alternatives in various industries. Unveil the myriad benefits of this remarkable plant and how it has the potential to revolutionize our way of life. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Tiffin University and an Associates Degree in Management Technology from Owens Community College, the author brings both expertise and insight to this captivating narrative.

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  Still Life - Adventures in...

  Melissa Milgrom

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  After her curiosity is piqued by a safari gone awry, a journalist delves into the curious world of taxidermy and shares her findings. 
   
  It’s easy to dismiss taxidermy as a kitschy or morbid sideline, the realm of trophy fish and jackalopes or an anachronistic throwback to the dusty diorama. Yet theirs is a world of intrepid hunter-explorers, eccentric naturalists, and gifted museum artisans, all devoted to the paradoxical pursuit of creating the illusion of life. 
   
  Into this subculture of passionate animal-lovers ventures journalist Melissa Milgrom, whose journey stretches from the anachronistic family workshop of the last chief taxidermist for the American Museum of Natural History to the studio where an English sculptor, granddaughter of a surrealist artist, preserves the animals for Damien Hirst’s most disturbing artworks. She wanders through Mr. Potter’s Museum of Curiosities in the final days of its existence to watch dealers vie for preserved Victorian oddities, and visits the Smithsonian’s offsite lab, where taxidermists transform zoo skins into vivacious beasts. She tags along with a Canadian bear trapper and former Roy Orbison impersonator—the three-time World Taxidermy Champion—as he resurrects an extinct Irish elk using DNA studies and Paleolithic cave art for reference; she even ultimately picks up a scalpel and stuffs her own squirrel. Transformed from a curious onlooker to an empathetic participant, Milgrom takes us deep into the world of taxidermy and reveals its uncanny appeal. 
   
  “Hilarious but respectful.” —Washington Post 
   
  “Engrossing.” —New Yorker 
   
  “[A] delightful debut . . . Milgrom has in Still Life opened up a whole world to readers.” —Chicago Tribune 
   
  “Milgrom’s lively account will appeal to readers who enjoyed Mary Roach’s quirky science books.” —Library Journal

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  A History of Britain in...

  Chris West

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  Stamps tell a story-and Chris West's book is the unique, fascinating tale of Great Britain told through its stamps.Hailed by The Times of London as "a splendid reminder of the philatelic glories of the past," A History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps tells the rich, layered, and breathtaking history of England through thirty-six of its fascinating, often beautiful, and sometimes eccentric postage stamps. West shows that stamps have always mirrored the events, attitudes, and styles of their time. Through them, one can glimpse the whole epic tale of an empire unfolding. From the famous Penny Black, printed soon after Queen Victoria's coronation, to the Victory! stamp of 1946, anticipating the struggle of postwar reconstruction-A History of Britain in 36 Postage Stamps is a hugely entertaining and idiosyncratic romp, told in Chris West's lively prose.On their own, stamps can be curiosities, even artistic marvels; in this book, stamps become a window into the larger sweep of history.

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  Frosty Funnies

  Adam Scheff

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  What would Frosty the Snowman look like on steroids? With body piercing?  With collagen lips? Find out in this hilarious collection of irreverent  takes on the traditional snowman. Frosty is a fun holiday gift that is  sure to bring lots of laughs and good cheer.

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