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  A Small Furry Prayer - Dog...

  Steven Kotler

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  Steven Kotler was forty years old, single, and facing an existential crisis when he met Lila, a woman devoted to animal rescue. "Love me, love my dogs" was her rule, and Steven took it to heart. Spurred to move by a housing crisis in Los Angeles, Steven, Lila, and their eight dogs—then ten, then twenty, and then they lost count—bought a postage-stamp-size farm in Chimayo, New Mexico. A Small Furry Prayer chronicles their adventures at Rancho de Chihuahua, the sanctuary they created for their special needs pack.While dog rescue is one of the largest underground movements in America, it is also one of the least understood. An insider look at the "cult and culture" of dog rescue, A Small Furry Prayer weaves personal experience, cultural investigation, and scientific inquiry into a fast-paced, fun-filled narrative that explores what it means to devote one's life to the furry and the four-legged. Along the way, Kotler combs through every aspect of canine-human relations, from humans' long history with dogs through brand-new research into the neuroscience of canine companionship, in the end discovering why living in a world made of dog may be the best way to uncover the truth about what it really means to be human.

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  Wine Makes Mommy Clever

  Andy Riley

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  From the author of the Bunny Suicides series and Beer Makes Daddy Strong comes a hilarious collection detailing all the endearing oddities of motherhood.    Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she’s not the one paying). Whether she’s admiring her shoe collection or hiding Daddy’s favorite grungy T-shirt, Mommy’s always there doing her best to be the greatest. Including sixty all-new cartoons from Andy Riley, Wine Makes Mommy Clever is an affectionate, witty tribute to moms everywhere.  Praise for Beer Makes Daddy Strong   “This will make you laugh. It is a piece of artwork, really; a collection of cartoons capturing those ‘dad moments’ that can be humiliating, embarrassing or just plain stupid.” —The Daily Telegraph   “Laugh-out-loud tour through life as a first, from the first ultrasound to holiday traffic jams and pipe and slippers time.” —News of the World   “Funny, true, and—speaking as a dad—embarrassingly accurate.” —Chris Addison

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  The Farm to Table French...

  Victoria Mas

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  French culinary phrases, foodie terms, and cultural tips come together in the ultimate food-lover’s guide pays des délices.  Everyone can tell the difference between Brie and Caembert, but few know their Valençay from Pélardon. Luckily, The Farm to Table French Phrasebook serves up the vital French expressions other guides leave off the plate. From the specialty vocabulary of chefs in gourmet restaurants to slang terms rarely heard outside a country market, here’s everything the reader needs for a gourmet tour of France (or the local bistro!).  A comprehensive language guide for food lovers, this indispensable companion also offers a fascinating history of French eats, complete with delicious facts about the cuisines of every region from Alsace’s pinot gris to Normandy’s Pot-au-feu. This beautifully illustrated book is perfect to take along for a day of sampling gourmet local specialties, or it makes a great present for the Francophile in your life.The Farm to Table French Phrasebook opens a bountiful world of food that you won’t find in any textbook or classroom:• Navigate produce markets, charcuteries and patisseries• Prepare meals the French way with delicious, authentic recipes• Speak the lingo of Paris’s top restaurants and bistros• Pair regional wines with delightful cheeses• Master the proper table etiquette for dining at a friend’s house

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  Simply Suppers

  Jennifer Chandler

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  We're all faced with the same question every evening: What's for supper? Jennifer Chandler's newest recipe collection is full of delicious answers.Chef and author Jennifer Chandler shares her culinary experience with readers, equipping you with the know-how you need to serve these memorable meals. This beautifully photographed cookbook is filled with entree, side dish, and dessert ideas that are easy enough for a Tuesday night meal and impressive enough for special occasions.In Simply Suppers, Chandler provides easy-to-follow recipes including:Braised Short RibsRoast Chicken with Pan GravyCrawfish EtouffeeBeef BourguignonPeach CobblerYou'll discover the essentials of a well-stocked kitchen and simple strategies for streamlining the cooking process. Simply Suppers features every successful home cook's secret: a selection of tried and true recipes that come together in a snap.Get ready to transform your kitchen into a workspace where you'll enjoy whipping up satisfying suppers for the people you love the most.Simply Suppers is your guidebook for putting comforting favorites on the table without a big hassle.

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  The Irish Countrywomen's...

  Association Irish Countrywomen's

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  Nothing compares with the pleasure and satisfaction of making something yourself, and for years the Irish Countrywomen's Association has been at the forefront of Irish craft. This beautiful book is an inspiring collection of projects from ICA members that introduce traditional Irish crafts in a fresh, modern way. From making your own jewellery and embroidered cushions, to crochet hats and handmade Christmas decorations, 'The ICA Book of Craft' contains 40 practical projects to inspire you to have a go.
  Many of the ideas are simple enough to be tackled by beginners; some are more of a labour of love. Try your hand at a cosy scarf, beautiful Aran jumper or delicate lace collar, or add finishing touches to your home with redwork embroidery, fabric covered boxes or seasonal decorations.
  Collected from ICA members around the country and captured in beautiful, atmospheric photographs, the projects in this book show you how to make jewellery, soft furnishings, clothing and festive decorations with a personal touch and a home-made flavour.

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  Eight Flavors - The Untold Story...

  Sarah Lohman

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  “Very cool…a breezy American culinary history that you didn’t know you wanted” (Bon Appetit) reveals a fascinating look at our past and uses long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight flavors changed how we eat.The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population that makes for a continually changing culinary landscape. But a young historical gastronomist named Sarah Lohman discovered that American food is united by eight flavors: black pepper, vanilla, curry powder, chili powder, soy sauce, garlic, MSG, and Sriracha. In “a unique and surprising view of American history…richly researched, intriguing, and elegantly written” (The Atlantic), Lohman sets out to explore how these influential ingredients made their way to the American table.She begins in the archives, searching through economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records. She pores over cookbooks and manuscripts, dating back to the eighteenth century, through modern standards like How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. Lohman discovers when each of these eight flavors first appear in American kitchens—then she asks why.“A fresh, original perspective to American culinary history” (The Christian Science Monitor), Eight Flavors takes you on a journey through the past to tell us something about our present, and our future. We meet John Crowninshield a New England merchant who traveled to Sumatra in the 1790s in search of black pepper. And Edmond Albius, a twelve-year-old slave who lived on an island off the coast of Madagascar, who discovered the technique still used to pollinate vanilla orchids today. Weaving together original research, historical recipes, gorgeous illustrations, and Lohman’s own adventures both in the kitchen and in the field, Eight Flavors is a delicious treat—which “may make you hungry” (Bustle).

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