Publisher: Good Press
" The American Egypt" by Channing Arnold is a travelogue about Yucatan, the historical study and an ethnographical work about the origin of the Mayan civilization, including original images from the journey.
Foul your mouth—while expanding your Mandarin vocabulary—with a guide to the phrases that could get you a laugh . . . or a punch in the face. Next time you’re traveling or just chattin’ in Chinese with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including:Cool slangFunny insultsExplicit sex termsRaw swear words Dirty Chinese teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of China:What’s up? Zenmeyàng?Fuck it, let’s party. Qù tama, zánmen chuqù feng ba.Who farted? Shéi fàng de pì?Wanna try doggy-style? Yàobù zánliar shìshì gou cào shì?Son of a bitch! Gouniángyang de!I’m getting smashed. Wo ganjué heduo le.I can’t eat this shit! Wo chi bù xià qù!Show book
¿Has pensado alguna vez en convertir tus S'mores en una obra maestra gourmet tostada? Este libro te mostrará que hay mucho más que hacer con este elemento básico de las fogatas, el S'more. Con más de 50 sencillas variaciones del original, ha llegado el momento de mejorar tus S'mores de siempre!55 recetas de S'mores diferentesRecetas de S'more sólo para adultosPáginas para anotar tus propias recetas de S'moreShow book
Home-decorating expert Melissa Michaels invites you to experience the peace and joy that come from a well-balanced life that nurtures your home and soul throughout the year. You might think that you need to make big changes to create a better life but it’s often the small, intentional, everyday decisions that shape our environment over time and bring sustained contentment and well-being. Savor the process. Melissa Michaels shows you how to cultivate a lovely life in each season: Spring—experience renewal as you clean up and reimagine your spaces and learn to enjoy everything the outdoors has to offer. Summer—enjoy refreshment with a summer staycation, self-care nourishments, and the delightof simple pleasures. Autumn—make room for reconnection when you decorate to reflect your family, style, and story; embrace gratitude; and adopt seasonal rhythms for body, mind, and soul. Winter—enter a season of rest as you establish morning and evening rituals, winterize your bedroom, and indulge in restorative home spa treatments.Show book
Do You Want To Connect Deeply With Your Canine On A Level You Never Imagined? Are You Looking To Relieve Your Faithful Companion's Stresses And Pains? Do You Long To Understand The Silent Language Your Dog Shows You On A Daily Basis, But That You May Be Overlooking? If You Answered Yes, Then This Essential Guide Is Perfect For You. But Before You Immediately Embark On This Magical And Fascinating Adventure, Let Me Explain Why This Book Will Transform Your Life And Your Pet's Life Almost Automatically, And In A Way That Meets All Your Needs, Almost Without You Even Realizing It. It's Funny How, When We Begin To Explore The Art Of "Canine Massage", You Can Feel That You Are Not Only Touching Your Dog's Body, But Also His Soul. In Fact, The More You Immerse Yourself In The Techniques, The More You Understand The Subtle Messages Your Canine Is Trying To Convey. Three Reasons Why This Complete And Up-To-Date Guide Is Perfect For You: 1. You'll Deepen Your Canine-Human Bond: It's Not Just About Massage. By Understanding The Anatomy, The Science Behind Each Technique And Your Dog's Body Language, You'll Be Building An Indestructible Bond Between The Two Of You, Almost Instantly. 2. Diversity Of Techniques For Every Need: Whether Your Dog Is An Athlete, A Lovable Senior Citizen, Or Going Through Anxiety Or Physical Pain, You'll Find The Right Approach. Every Time You Lay Your Hands On Him, You Will Automatically Feel Which Technique To Employ.Show book
“Sumptuous photography . . . the minimalist dishes showcase a nearly infinite range of flavors and textures you can achieve with just a few ingredients.” —New York Daily News This beautiful guide to buying, storing, and cooking more than twenty varieties of wild and cultivated mushrooms (and truffles!) also collects 125 mouthwatering recipes. More than one hundred color photographs capture the unique characteristics and, indeed, the elegance, of each type of mushroom, providing tempting visuals for the dishes featured in the book. An evocative object in itself, A Cook’s Initiation into the Gorgeous World of Mushrooms will be equally at home on a gourmet’s kitchen countertop or in the hands of a nature lover. Recipes include:Hot Dogs with Summer TrufflesGnocchi with ChanterellesVeal Chops with Fairy Ring Mushrooms in CreamGratin of Morels and Green AsparagusSt. George’s Mushroom TartareRaw Mushroom SaladClams with Yellowfoot Chanterelles and SakeOpen-Face Goat Cheese, Porcini, and Shrimp SandwichesMushroom Tea “A stunningly beautiful cookbook feast for the eyes. Philippe Emanuelli’s recipes take a Eurocentric approach to using a variety of fungi in dishes both basic and complex.” —Shelf AwarenessShow book
From cannibals to conspiracy theories to the origin stories of candy, a compendium of thousands of fun facts to read behind closed doors! Our readers asked for it, and here it is: Uncle John’s first collection of his greatest short facts and quick reading material. Open up to any page of Extraordinary Book of Facts and you might find a list of, say, obscure words (“exocannibals” eat enemies; “indocannibals” eat friends). Flip to another page and there’s a whole bunch of facts about how long things take (a yak’s gestation period: 258 days). On another page: kid facts (the average four-year-old laughs 400 times per day; grownups, about fifteen). Get smarter and laugh a lot more with this amazing collection that features thousands of great facts, plus word origins, myth-conceptions, conspiracy theories, and much, much more. Arranged for simple and speedy reference, this book is the perfect companion for trivia buffs and knowledge junkies everywhere!Show book
