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  The Whole Okra - A Seed to Stem...

  Chris Smith, Michael W. Twitty

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  With recipes for gumbos and stews, plus okra pickles, tofu, marshmallow, paper, and more 
  Chris Smith’s first encounter with okra was of the worst kind: slimy fried okra at a greasy-spoon diner. Despite that dismal introduction, Smith developed a fascination with okra, and as he researched the plant and began to experiment with it in his own kitchen, he discovered an amazing range of delicious ways to cook and eat it, along with ingenious and surprising ways to process the plant from tip-to-tail: pods, leaves, flowers, seeds, and stalks. Smith talked okra with chefs, food historians, university researchers, farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners. The summation of his experimentation and research comes together in The Whole Okra, a lighthearted but information-rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects, growing advice, and more. 
  The Whole Okra includes classic recipes such as fried okra pods as well as unexpected delights including okra seed pancakes and okra flower vodka. Some of the South’s best-known chefs shared okra recipes with Smith: Okra Soup by culinary historian Michael Twitty, Limpin’ Susan by chef BJ Dennis, Bhindi Masala by chef Meherwan Irani, and Okra Fries by chef Vivian Howard. 
  Okra has practical uses beyond the edible, and Smith also researched the history of okra as a fiber crop for making paper and the uses of okra mucilage (slime) as a preservative, a hydrating face mask, and a primary ingredient in herbalist Katrina Blair’s recipe for Okra Marshmallow Delight. 
  The Whole Okra is foremost a foodie’s book, but Smith also provides practical tips and techniques for home and market gardeners. He gives directions for saving seed for replanting, for a breeding project, or for a stockpile of seed for making okra oil, okra flour, okra tempeh, and more. Smith has grown over 75 varieties of okra, and he describes the nuanced differences in flavor, texture, and color; the best-tasting varieties; and his personal favorites. Smith’s wry humor and seed-to-stem enthusiasm for his subject infuse every chapter with just the right mix of fabulous recipes and culinary tips, unique projects, and fun facts about this vagabond vegetable with enormous potential.

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  Sew in Style - Make Your Own...

  Erin Hentzel

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  Projects for young stitchers to dress up their dolls: “Covers so many sewing basics—how to use a pattern, sewing seams, pressing, sewing curves and corners.” —Gen Q Magazine Get your amateur designer or stylist sewing with this how-to manual for kids who want to create one-of-a-kind looks for their 18” dolls. Twenty-two trendy clothing and accessory projects—from yoga pants to skinny jeans to a messenger bag—encourage kids to mix and match to design their own unique outfits. Lessons on sewing basics, step-by-step photos, links to full-size patterns, and projects for all skill levels ensure that budding designers will have no trouble creating the looks they always wanted for their favorite 18" companions.

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  Goddamn Electric Nights

  William Pauley III

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  When electricity hangs in the air so thick the moon and stars fizzle and drown in a sea of light, the people living within it, breathing it in, can never be “normal.”From disfigured mutants accidentally murdering god to a man falling madly in love with a blood-thirsty VCR, we promise you’ve never read anything as bizarre as this!In these six tales, Pauley explores the lives of those living in the darkest corners of the world, those living electric:GODDAMN ELECTRIC NIGHTS.Contains the stories:1) Slime Night!2) Killing Teddy (previously published under the names Insection 8 and The Third Floor)3) The Spiders of Honeyville4) Hypnagogia5) $5 Electric Suzie6) Spin Doctors Mixtape

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  John Singer Sargent and artworks

  Donald Wigal

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  Sargent was born in Florence, in 1856, the son of cultivated parents. When Sargent entered the school of Carolus-Duran he attained much more than the average pupils. His father was a retired Massachusetts gentleman, having practised medicine in Philadelphia. Sargent’s home life was penetrated with refinement, and outside it were the beautiful influences of Florence, combining the charms of sky and hills with the wonders of art in the galleries and the opportunities of an intellectual and artistic society. Accordingly, when Sargent arrived in Paris, he was not only a skilful draughtsman and painter as a result of his study of the Italian masters, but he also had a refined and cultivated taste, which perhaps had an even greater influence upon his career. Later in Spain, it was chiefly upon the lessons learned from Velázquez that he found his own brilliant method.
  Sargent belongs to America, but is claimed by others as a citizen of the world, or a cosmopolitan. Sargent, with the exception of a few months at distant intervals, spent his life abroad. The artistic influences which affected him were those of Europe. Yet his Americanism may be detected in his extraordinary facility to absorb impressions, in the individuality he evolved, and in the subtlety and reserve of his methods – qualities that are characteristic of the best American art.

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  Boost Your Memory and Focus Like...

  Roger C. Brink

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  Even if your memory has always been poor and you feel like you’re a total scatterbrain who forgets everything, with this guide you’ll be able to achieve a razor-sharp memory with easy techniques.We all know that at some point in life we all go through memory loss. By the age of 27, in fact, our cognitive functions start declining and it is normal to experience memory loss as a side effect. Moreover, there are many elements that can aggravate our memory problems, such as depression, poor sleeping habits, alcohol or thyroid disorders. Stress is another common trigger of memory loss and there are studies that show that 75% of Americans feel constantly stressed. In this audiobook, you’ll discover:?	How to BOOST in an instant creativity, memory retention, and problem-solving skills (You’ll develop new learning capacities and you’ll be able to absorb new information as never before!)?	How to maintain your cognitive functions healthy with ten simple practices. ?	Ten kinds of brain exercises to use in your daily life to become as sharp as a tack.?	The real reasons why we experience forgetfulness.?	Effective tips to learn how to memorize dates and numbers.?	Which are the physical exercises more recommended for your mental health and why.?	How to expand your memory and obtain the greatest focus with some meditation techniques. (Extend your brain’s capacity and take control over your cognitive functions!)And much, much more...Even if you’ve always been a mess and you never remember details such as names, faces or dates, with this guide you will get to know the right tools and techniques to expand your memory capacity, do not lose your cognitive speed and boost your IQ. If you want to access these expert-tested tips and tools, and finally transition from ‘total mess’ to ‘total mastermind,’ then you should start listening to this audiobook today!

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  The New Plant Parent - Develop...

  Darryl Cheng

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  The creator of Instagram’s House Plant Journal mixes love with scientific logic in this beautifully photographed guide for indoor gardeners.   For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. With this book, indoor gardeners can be less a passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on observation and insight. And in the process, the plant owner becomes a plant lover, bonded to these beautiful living things by a simple love and appreciation of nature.   The New Plant Parent covers all of the basics of growing house plants, from finding the right light, to everyday care like watering and fertilizing, to containers, to recommended species. Cheng’s friendly tone, personal stories, and accessible photographs fill his book with the same generous spirit that has made @houseplantjournal, his Instagram account, a popular source of advice and inspiration for over half a million indoor gardeners.

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