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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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  American History Quiz Book...

  Geordan Richardson

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  Do you have a love for 20th-century American history? 
  Do you want to test your friends and family on their historical knowledge? 
  This American History Quiz book contains:Rounds from 1910 to 1990.Over 130 questions on American history through the years! 
  Ready to prove you're the ultimate historian?

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  Granny Square Crochet - 35...

  Catherine Hirst

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  Make over 35 fabulous projects, from quick and easy scarves to mug cosies. The granny square is the starting point for many people when they first learn to crochet, but as their skills progress, this versatile crochet block is often forgotten. In Granny Square Crochet , crochet teacher Catherine Hirst presents 35 projects which show how this traditional square can be updated and used in many different ways. The first chapter has over a dozen projects for the home, ranging from a blue-and-white mug cosy which can be made in less than an hour, to a stunning bed cover. There are cushions and seat covers to brighten up your living room, plus place mats, drinks coasters and a runner for your table. The second chapter has some great accessories, including gloves, scarves and bags, and even a dog coat to keep your favourite hound warm in winter. The third chapter has a great range of patterns to make as gifts for children and babies, such as crib and pram blankets, bibs, hats and toys. Each project is graded according to the level of skill required, and there is a comprehensive basic techniques chapter explaining all you need to know. Catherine Hirst was taught crochet at a young age by her grandmother and took to it immediately - she quickly learned to knit and embroider as well, and has been hand-making clothing, accessories, and gifts ever since. Her first book, Teeny Tiny Crochet , is also published by CICO Books.

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  Abbott and Costello: Featuring...

  John Grant, Bud Abbott

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  Abbott and Costello talk about Uncle Tom in Egypt. Then they talk about Costello's brother Pat. They talk about President Truman. Lou wants a date with Veola Vonn. Veola wants a date with Burt Lancaster. Hal Winters sings.

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  The Age of Loneliness - Essays

  Laura Marris

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  In this debut essay collection, Laura Marris reframes environmental degradation by setting aside the conventional,catastrophic framework of the Anthropocene in favor of that of the Eremocene, the age of loneliness,marked by the dramatic thinning of wildlife populations and by isolation between and among species. Sheasks: how do we add to archives of ecological memory? How can we notice and document what's missing inthe landscapes closest to us?Filled with equal parts alienation and wonder, each essay immerses readers in a different strange landscape ofthe Eremocene. Among them are the Buffalo airport with its snowy owls and the purgatories of commuter flights,layovers, and long-distance relationships; a life-size model city built solely for self-driving cars; the coasts ofNew England and the ever-evolving relationship between humans and horseshoe crabs; and the Connecticutwoods Marris revisits for the first time after her father’s death, where she participates in the annual ChristmasBird Count and encounters presence and absence in turn.Vivid, keenly observed, and driven by a lively and lyrical voice, The Age of Loneliness is a moving examination ofthe dangers of loneliness, the surprising histories of ecological loss, and the ways that community sciencewhichrelies on the embodied evidence of “ground truth”can help us recognize, and maybe even recover, what we’velearned to live without

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  The Backyard Homestead Manual -...

  Chase Bourn

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  Save yourself from more than half of the trouble most beginning and advanced homesteaders have to deal with. 
  Homestead gardening has exploded over the last few years. One in three US households now gardens to provide food for their families. 
  There are a variety of reasons why people are getting into gardening in such numbers. At the top of the list is that you can ensure the quality and nutrition of their fruits and vegetables.You also maintain control over where and how they’re produced so they know they’re safe. 
  If you have a garden or are considering one, now is the perfect time to start or take it to the next level. Optimizing your efforts provides superb results that no grocery store could ever compete with. 
  It’s also the start of a self-reliant lifestyle because once you get proficient in gardening for food, it has real economic benefits both meeting actual needs and saving money. 
  Are you wondering if this kind of gardening will work in your backyard? 
  The answer is 100% yes, it will work because there are plants and gardening techniques that work for all sorts of living situations. 
  All you need is a basic understanding of particular plants and their needs to make sure you can live a self-sufficient life as a homesteader. 
  In  The Backyard Homestead Manual, you ll discover:- A gardener’s framework for effective planning to ensure your harvest is sufficient- Different garden bed options to accommodate your available space- Straight-forward ways to improve the quality of your soil- Specialty fruits and vegetables that grow in tricky environments- 6 easy ways to ensure you eat well throughout the winter- 3 things you can't overlook if you want your plants to reliably grow- New strategies for getting rid of weeds that minimize your required time and effortAnd much more.<br /

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