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  Eating Across America - A...

  Daymon Patterson

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  Traveling foodie and TV personality Daym Drops presents a cross-country culinary tour of America’s best bites . . . 
   
  Millions have watched Travel Channel and YouTube host Daymon Patterson, aka Daym Drops, eat burgers and fab food truck finds in his car as he drives the highways and byways looking for America’s best food trucks, street foods, and cheap eats, sharing his insightful and hilarious reviews along the way. Now the food correspondent on the award-winning Rachel Ray Show details the definitive road map to truly tasting Americana. 
   
  Skip the ritzy restaurants and discover the true taste treats—sometimes messy but always made with love—in this guide that takes you to fast, fun, flavorful meals from coast to coast, whether they’re served on wheels, at sidewalk stands, or in hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop operations. 
   
  “If there’s another person’s taste buds that I would take into battle, it would be Daym’s. Not only does he know what tastes good, looks good, and holds together well, he knows what doesn’t! . . . If you hold food dear to your heart, then this book should be held to your gut.” —Josh Elkin, host of Cooking Channel’s Sugar Showdown

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  Through Dust and Darkness - A...

  Jeremy Kroeker

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  Jeremy Kroeker is a Mennonite with a motorcycle. When his seemingly unflinching faith in a Christian world view begins to shift, he hops on his bike to seek answers. After shipping his ride to Europe, Kroeker discovers that the machine now wobbles worse than his own opinions about spirituality. Still, he carries on, through Germany, Austria, Croatia, Albania, and into the Middle East: Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and ultimately the theocratic nation of Iran. 
  It is there that Kroeker takes a forbidden visit to a holy Muslim shrine. Once he is inside, invisible hands rip from his heart a sincere prayer, his first in many years. And God hears that prayer. For before Kroeker can escape Iran, God steals into his hotel room one night to threaten him with death. At least, that's one way to look at it.

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  The United States of Cocktails -...

  Brian Bartels

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  “[Bartels] takes us on a fascinating bar crawl across the country, explaining the history of America’s cocktail and drinking culture along the way.” —Wylie Dufresne, chef and owner of Du’s Donuts 
   
    
   
  The United States of Cocktails is a celebration of the cocktail history of every state in America. After traveling this great nation and sampling many of the drinks on offer, cocktail authority Brian Bartels serves up a book that is equal parts recipe collection, travelogue, historical miscellany, bartender’s manual, and guide to bar culture today—with bar and drink recommendations that are sure to come in handy whether or not you are crossing state lines. Delving into the colorful stories behind the creation of drinks we love, this book includes more than 100 recipes alongside spirited analysis of each state’s unique contributions to cocktail culture. Filled with colorful illustrations, The United States of Cocktails is an opinionated and distinctively designed love letter to the spirits, bars, and people who have created and consumed the iconic drinks that inspire us and satisfy our thirst. 
   
  “You could hardly ask for a more personable guide than Brian Bartels. He knows the oldest bars, the coolest bars, the can’t-miss bars and the oddest local quaffs in all 50 states, so you’ll never make the mistake of ordering a Whiskey Ditch in Louisiana or search for Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy on an Arizona back bar.” —Robert Simonson, author of The Old-Fashioned 
   
  “Brian Bartels is a spirits traveler extraordinaire and this informative, highly-entertaining book is my new go-to guide for the most social of vices—drinkin’.” —Greg Mottola, director of Superbad, Adventureland, and The Newsroom

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  More - Life on the Edge of...

  Majka Burhardt

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  As one of the world’s leading female professional rock and ice climbers, Majka Burhardt and her husband led globe-trotting, adventure-seeking lives. When she learns that she’s pregnant—with twins—Burhardt at first tries to justify her insistence on pursuing extreme risk in the face of responsibility. But she is ultimately forced to grieve the avalanche of emotions that accompanies any major life transitions along with the physical changes in her own body. 
  Based on the letters and journals Burhardt diligently kept over the course of those six years, More takes the reader on an around-the-world journey as Burhardt explores the transformative, identity-shifting experience of motherhood and its irreversible impact on career, identity, marriage, and self. 
  In the early weeks of her children's lives, Burhardt immerses herself in adoration for her twins and grappling with the tremendous guilt and struggle around having to return to risk-laden work and that ever elusive balance mothers everywhere seek amidst it all.  
  As the newness of her twins fades into a permanent reality, Burhardt turns her attention towards her marriage and the collateral damage as she and her husband, Peter, struggle to navigate their new normal. As anger and resentment threaten the foundation of her family, Burhardt courageously looks to her past—and her own mother's tumultuous and confusing history of success, violence, and ragged divorce—to better understand her own way forward. How will she break free from the legacy of her own childhood to start fresh with her own family?  
  Raw, candid, and galvanizing, More is a passionate and poignant testament to the enduring power of love and our lifelong journey to understand ourselves as we strive to always pursue more.

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  Gathered Around the Campfire -...

  Melody A. Carlson

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  Whether your idea of camping is in a tiny tent, a luxury RV, or somewhere in between, nothing beats having fun with family and friends in the fresh air. Relive favorite memories of childhood vacations and get excited for future outdoor adventures with these humorous and heartwarming recollections from bestselling author and camping enthusiast Melody Carlson. 
  Pack your gear and hit the road with Melody as you encounter: Campfire Connections—how a simple offer of firewood sparks a friendship. Lolly the Bear—an unexpected guest with a sweet tooth pays a morning visit. The Worst Camping Trip Ever—a pregnant woman and a torrential downpour make for a hasty midnight departure. Best-Laid Plans—all it takes is one unhappy camper to spoil an outing. Fireworks on the Fourth—an explosive clash between generations ends with a promise of unconditional love. 
  Along the way, you'll enjoy inspirational quotes and practical tips to make your next camping experience even "s'more" of a success. So gather 'round and get ready for some unforgettable stories.

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  The Italian Wine Connoisseur

  E.V. Luther

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  Do you want to discover more, choose wisely and deep-dive into the amazing world of Italian wine?In this seven-day guide you will gain a simple-to-digest lesson on Italian wines, taking you from any starting point, to being able to select, taste, pair and pour an outstanding Italian variety. If you are currently at a fairly average stage in your wine knowledge and need a book where a plane ticket to Italy is not required, then this book is for you.Do you need the skills to be able to deliver the right bottle of wine for all social occasions, and start to raise your game from just Pinot Grigio or Merlot? Then we are here for you. Drinking and sharing wine is one of life’s great pleasures, and even better if you know what on earth you’re doing. And we plan to get you to exactly that point with clear explanations, visual maps and example wines to add to your growing collections.These seven days take you through everything from knowing Italian labels and the 20 wine regions, spreading across 695,000 hectares, to knowing how to store wine correctly. We give you takeaway lessons each day such as how to open the bottle and pour a sophisticated glass. You will also be able to identify aromas with specific visual tools provided, and ultimately be able to pair the right wine with the right foods. Finally we give you a daily Wine of the Day to try each evening with us and put theory into practise, as well as our final Top 10 chosen wishlist on our final day together.This book will help you navigate the world of Italian wine, even if you are starting from zero knowledge.

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