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  The Dish - The Story of One...

  Andrew Friedman

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  “A thorough, lively work of on-the-ground reportage. ... Friedman shares a remarkable story."" —Wall Street Journal 
  Acclaimed “chef writer” Andrew Friedman introduces readers to all the people and processes that come together in a single restaurant dish, creating an entertaining, vivid snapshot of the contemporary restaurant community, modern farming industry, and food-supply chain.  
  On a typical evening, in a contemporary American restaurant, a table orders their dinner from a server. It’s an exchange that happens dozens, or hundreds, of times a night—the core transaction that keeps the place churning. In this book, acclaimed chef writer Andrew Friedman slows down time to focus on a single dish at Chicago’s Wherewithall restaurant, following its production and provenances via real-time kitchen and in-the-field reportage, from the moment the order is placed to when the finished dish is delivered to the table. 
  As various components of this one dish are prepared by the kitchen team, Friedman introduces readers to the players responsible for producing it, from the chefs who conceived the dish and manage the kitchen, to the line cooks and sous chefs who carry out the actual cooking, and the dishwashers who keep pace with the dining room. 
  Readers will also meet the producers, farmers, and ranchers, who supply the restaurant, as Friedman visits each stop in the supply chain and profiles the key characters whose expertise and effort play essential roles in making the dish possible—they will walk rows of crops that line Midwestern farms, feel the chill of the cooler where beef dry-ages, harvest grapes at a Michigan winery, ride along with a delivery-truck driver, and hear the immigration sagas prevalent amongst often unseen and unheralded farm and restaurant workers. 
  The Dish is a rollicking ride inside every aspect of a restaurant dish. Both a fascinating window onto our food systems, and a celebration of the unsung heroes of restaurants and the collaborative nature of professional kitchen work, The Dish will ensure that readers never look at any restaurant meal the same way again.  
  ""Masterful. ... Friedman excels at bringing the dining room to boisterous life with vivid, telling details. ... This will sate gastronomes and casual foodies alike."" — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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  The Communist Experiment -...

  Arlo Holders

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  Communism is one of the most influential and controversial ideologies in modern history. At its core, communism seeks to establish a classless society in which the means of production are collectively owned, and wealth is distributed according to need. This vision of equality and social justice has inspired revolutions, political movements, and significant social change across the globe. However, it has also sparked intense debate, criticism, and conflict, making it a complex and multifaceted subject. 
  The origins of communism trace back to the 19th century, with the works of German philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels laying its intellectual foundation. Their seminal text, The Communist Manifesto (1848), outlined the principles of communism and called for the working class, or proletariat, to rise against the bourgeoisie, the ruling capitalist class. Marx and Engels argued that capitalism inherently exploits workers, creating vast inequalities that would eventually lead to its collapse and the emergence of a socialist society as a transitional phase toward communism. 
  A key concept in Marxist theory is historical materialism, which posits that societal progress is driven by the struggle between opposing economic classes. According to this view, history has evolved through stages—such as feudalism and capitalism—each defined by its mode of production and class relations. Communism represents the final stage, where class distinctions disappear, and humanity achieves true freedom and equality.

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  Revolutionary Heroes: Untold...

  Thaddeus Mercer

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  Revolutionary Heroes: Untold Stories of the Patriots 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Narratives and Detailed Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance in your understanding of history and explore the remarkable courage that shaped our nation? 
  Searching for an all-encompassing resource that reveals the bravery and determination of our fearless patriots? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for immersing yourself in the chronicles of heroic deeds, applying historic lessons, and engaging in introspective exercises. With this, you're prepared to appreciate the legacy of courage. 
  Updated to reflect a deeper exploration of historic valor. 
  Key features of this enhanced guide: 
  - Profound insights into the stories of unsung Revolutionary Heroes 
  - Detailed explanations of their brave contributions to freedom 
  - Effective strategies for understanding and appreciating revolutionary history 
  Our guide stands apart with its thorough coverage, which is crucial for grasping the essence of these historical figures. Stories are not merely touched upon; they are explored with depth and accuracy. 
  Please note, this guide is an independent resource dedicated to enhancing your understanding of historic courage. 
  Structured with clarity and written in accessible language, our guide ensures smooth transitions from tale to tale. Say farewell to confusing historical jargon and embrace clear, precise, and engaging content. 
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  Rare Recording of Joan Didion...

  Joan Didion

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  Joan Didion (December 5, 1934 - December 23, 2021), born in Sacramento, California, was an American author, screenwriter, and journalist. Her writing during the 1960s through the late 1970s engaged audiences in the realities of the counterculture of the 1960s, the Hollywood lifestyle, and the history and culture of California. She is considered one of the pioneers of New Journalism, along with Gay Talese, Truman Capote, Norman Mailer, Hunter S. Thompson, and Tom Wolfe. In the following audio recording, Didion reads from her novel, A Book of Common Prayer.

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  Speaking my Soul - Race Life and...

  John Russell Rickford

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  Speaking My Soul is the honest story of linguist John R. Rickford's life from his early years as the youngest of ten children in Guyana to his status as Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at Stanford, of the transformation of his identity from colored or mixed race in Guyana to black in the USA, and of his work championing Black Talk and its speakers. 
   
   
   
  In this engaging memoir, Rickford recalls landmark events for his racial identity like being elected president of the Black Student Association at the U of California, Santa Cruz; learning from black expeditions to the South Carolina Sea Islands, Jamaica, Belize, and Ghana; and meeting or interviewing civil rights icons like Huey P. Newton, Rosa Parks, and South African Dennis Brutus. He worked with Rachel Jeantel, Trayvon Martin's friend and key witness in the trial of George Zimmerman for his murder. Zimmerman's exoneration sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. 
   
   
   
  This is the account of a former director of African and African American studies whose work has increased our understanding of the richness of African American language and our awareness of the education and criminal justice challenges facing African-Americans. It is key for students and faculty in linguistics, mixed-race studies, African American studies, and social justice.

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  My Blue Book of Grammar for Class 6

  Meigha Rawat

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  A Grammar Series That Uses the Functional Approach 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - Functional approach to grammar teaching, using exemplars to illustrate the usage before defining the structure and rules 
  - Vocabulary taught through language-in-use to build the learners’ vocabulary through use rather than memorisation of rules 
  - Contemporary topics to inculcate 21-century skills amongst learners 
  - Use of literature to help learners understand how grammar is used in text 
  - A comprehension section comprising texts from different genres so that learners may relate grammar to different types of works produced in English 
  - Phonics in Grades 1 and 2 to teach the very basis of language 
  - Uniquely stylised illustrations 
  - Activities such as puzzles, crosswords, word grids and games to aid the facilitator in using the concept of ‘flipped classroom’ 
  - Periodic tests to help the learners self-assess the acquisition of concepts 
  - Digital component to cater to a technology-driven classroom 
  
  DESCRIPTION: 
  My Blue Book of Grammar is a course that has been conceptualized and designed keeping in mind the increasingly dynamic role of the English language in today’s world. Especially in our country, where English serves as the lingua franca, a grammar course has to offer not only an exposition of the pedagogy but also the exhibition of the utility of that pedagogy. The aim of a grammar series should be to encourage the development of competency amongst learners, even though their proficiency levels may vary. While the level of exposure to English of all learners may be different, a grammar series should aid in the development of a certain level of confidence amongst the learners, with the end result being that they are able to converse without hesitation in English. 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  - Understand grammar concepts 
  - Learn how to use different vocabulary concepts taught through language-in-use 
  - Learn 21-century skills 
  - Develop deeper understanding of and appreciation for literature 
  - Have clearer pronunciation through a better understanding of phonics 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: 
  School students of Grades 6 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  GRAMMAR 
  1. Types of Clauses – Let’s Recall 
  2. Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences 
  3. Pronoun–Antecedent Agreement 
  4. Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns 
  5. Auxiliaries and Modals – Revision 
  6. Transitive and Intransitive Verbs 
  8. Future Continuous Form 
  9. Future Perfect Form 
  10. Future Perfect Continuous Form 
  11. Types of Adjectives 
  12. Hyphens in Compound Adjectives 
  13. Adjectives vs Adverbs 
  14. Colon 
  15. Punctuating Addresses 
  Test Paper 1 
  VOCABULARY 
  16. Noun–Noun Collocations 
  17. Prefix: sub–, non– 
  18. Latin and Greek Roots of Words 
  19. Analogies 
  20. Idioms and Adages 
  21. Formal and Informal Language 
  22. Words with Multiple Meanings 
  23. Clichés 
  24. Shades of Meaning 
  25. Figures of Speech 
  Test Paper 2 
  WRITING 
  26. Formal Letter Writing 
  27. Informal Letter Writing 
  28. Writing a Formal Email 
  29. Writing an Informal Email 
  30. Interview Transcription 
  31. Writing a Story 
  32. Writing an Itinerary 
  33. Writing a Poem 
  34. Using Imagery in Poems 
  35. Avoiding Clichés When Writing a Poem 
  Test Paper 3 
  COMPREHENSION 
  36. Message to the Grassroots 
  37. Mallakhamb 
  38. Luka 
  39. The Solitude of Latin America 
  Orange Global Olympiad – English Sample Paper

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