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  The Pecan - A History of...

  James McWilliams

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  “This excellent and charming story describes a tree that endured numerous hardships to become not only a staple of Southern cuisine but an American treasure.” —Library Journal   What would Thanksgiving be without pecan pie? New Orleans without pecan pralines? But as familiar as the pecan is, most people don’t know the fascinating story of how native pecan trees fed Americans for thousands of years until the nut was “improved” a little more than a century ago—and why that rapid domestication actually threatens the pecan’s long-term future.   In The Pecan, the acclaimed author of Just Food and A Revolution in Eating explores the history of America’s most important commercial nut. He describes how essential the pecan was for Native Americans—by some calculations, an average pecan harvest had the food value of nearly 150,000 bison. McWilliams explains that, because of its natural edibility, abundance, and ease of harvesting, the pecan was left in its natural state longer than any other commercial fruit or nut crop in America. Yet once the process of “improvement” began, it took less than a century for the pecan to be almost totally domesticated. Today, more than 300 million pounds of pecans are produced every year in the United States—and as much as half of that total might be exported to China, which has fallen in love with America’s native nut. McWilliams also warns that, as ubiquitous as the pecan has become, it is vulnerable to a “perfect storm” of economic threats and ecological disasters that could wipe it out within a generation. This lively history suggests why the pecan deserves to be recognized as a true American heirloom.

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  Aliens Stole My L-Wedge

  William Reilly

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  "Aliens Stole My L-Wedge" is a compilation of stories from a  very old municipal golf course in Montgomery County just outside of Philadelphia.Unfortunately, the old course is a park now, but the memories live on through these stories and the people that took part in them. The narrator (Will Reilly the PGA Professional at the Golf Course) reminisces about the stories of his golf family, that ran the course for almost 40 years. The stories about his adventures in golf and most times humoroues and sometimes with a message.I hope you enjoy these stories with your friends and family.Will

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  Mom & Me Knits - 20 Pretty...

  Stefanie Japel

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  Mother-and-daughter designs that aren’t too matchy-matchy: “A clever concept . . . the cute factor is off the charts.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  Mom & Me Knits offers everything a knitter needs to stitch up fashionable coordinated pieces for herself and her little one. Stefanie Japel, celebrated knit designer and mother of two little girls, has created smart, sophisticated pieces for mothers and more whimsical, youthful interpretations for daughters. From an elegant Lace Cardigan and a casual Halter Top to a cozy Shawlette and a fun Surfer Tee, this book has something for everyone, and the patterns can be adapted for a wide range of baby, child, and adult sizes. With a glossary of important techniques and terms, step-by-step instructions, and gorgeous color photographs, Mom & Me Knits makes it a cinch to whip up sweet and stylish knitted apparel for mothers and their little girls. 
   
  “Flattering, appealing garments for adults and adorable, age-appropriate garments for children.” —Library Journal 
   
  “The garments . . . are very clever in their use of hand-knit details.” —Teva Durham, author of Loop-d-Loop

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  Lessons from Plants

  Beronda L. Montgomery

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  We know that plants are important. They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They nourish other living organisms and supply psychological benefits to humans as well, improving our moods and beautifying the landscape around us. But plants don’t just passively provide. They also take action. Beronda L. Montgomery explores the vigorous, creative lives of organisms often treated as static and predictable. In fact, plants are masters of adaptation. They “know” what and who they are, and they use this knowledge to make a way in the world. Plants experience a kind of sensation that does not require eyes or ears. They distinguish kin, friend, and foe, and they are able to respond to ecological competition despite lacking the capacity of fight-or-flight. Plants are even capable of transformative behaviors that allow them to maximize their chances of survival in a dynamic and sometimes unfriendly environment. Lessons from Plants enters into the depth of botanic experience and shows how we might improve human society by better appreciating not just what plants give us but also how they achieve their own purposes. What would it mean to learn from these organisms, to become more aware of our environments and to adapt to our own worlds by calling on perception and awareness? Montgomery’s meditative study puts before us a question with the power to reframe the way we live: What would a plant do?

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  Fabric Dyer's Dictionary - 900+...

  Linda Johansen

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  Eliminate the guesswork out of creating the color you want and dye happy with formulas for over 900 colors in this handy reference guide. 
   
  A simple and straightforward approach to fabric dyeing makes playing with color fun and exciting. Learn the basics and try a variety of specialty techniques such as twisting, pleating, layering, and painting. Dye in lots from 1/4 yard to 1 yard, or use multipliers for more.  
   
  Now you have Linda’s personal “recipe book” to mix any colors you can imagine. Learn special techniques like how to make rainbows, subtle gradations, and unique patterns using common brands of dye, and then use your hand-dyed fabric for any project from quilt making to wearables to fiber art.

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  Abbott and Costello: Dance Lessons

  Bud Abbott, Lou Costello

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  Bud and Lou go to a dance school. Bud gets a job at the school and tries to get Lou to dance. Lessons are 3 for a dollar. Then they discuss how last week they formed the Wacky film company. Next Bud and Lou do a bit about Christopher Columbus. Lou is Columbus. Bud mistakenly calls Lou instead of Columbus.

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