Synopsis: "Inspiring"--Danny Meyer, CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group; Founder, Shake Shack; and author, Setting the Table James Beard Award-winning food journalist Kevin Alexander traces an exhilarating golden age in American dining Over the past decade, Kevin Alexander saw American dining turned on its head. Starting in 2006, the food world underwent a transformation as the established gatekeepers of American culinary creativity in New York City and…

Synopsis: Crock Pot Dump Meals Cookbook makes preparing dinner easier than ever before. Each recipe in Crock Pot Dump Meals Cookbook uses no more than five simple ingredients and takes less than five minutes to prepare. Simply dump the ingredients into your crock pot and let your slow cooker do all the work. Choose from Crock Pot recipes like: Seasoned Pork Chops, Juicy Meatloaf and Baked Potatoes, Teriyaki Chicken with Rice, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, and…

Synopsis: Book by Knix, Clint D.

Synopsis: - Background information to build content-area knowledge including: Scientific timelines, words to know, job descriptions, and seminal cases- Chapter Summaries and questions that recap the evidence: You're The Medical Examiner- Reading Cues and Clues: Prompts, call-outs, highlighted words, diagrams, and primary sources- Field Guides and Tools: Bone Guides, Parasite Guides, Ghost-Hunter Technology, Spy gadgets- Cool, bold, graphic design: CSI-…

Synopsis: Complete and useful guide in sourdough cooking and baking.

Synopsis: Score! Finally, a book that explains everything about soccer -- a favorite team sport played by millions of kids around the globe. From patches of dirt to gleaming turf, soccer is a game for all. Meet soccer's superstars. Learn the rules. Get kitted up, get out on the field, and show off your fancy footwork. Each book in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100 pictures, an explorer's corner with from-the-field anecdotes…

Synopsis: Here is a spectacular full-color adaptation of the bestselling posters by chef Van Aken. The recipes, created especially for this book, demonstrate the versatility of these sumptuous and sometime strange fruits--everything from the pineapple to the rambutan or wax jambu. A number of fruits have been added, along with an expanded text, recipes and information on availability.

Synopsis: One thing that women know about healthy eating is that the healthy habits keep changing. Who has the time or the patience to keep up? After all, today's on-the-go working girl can barely pause to count the change from her morning coffee, much less count carbs, fat grams, or calories. At last, there's a guide to good eating, created just for women, that helps them navigate the dietary temptations they face every day and still enjoy the foods they…

Synopsis: *** NEW free study guide written by the author: www.kristianagregory.com ***VOYA: "terrific ... " SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "exciting ... those who have not read Legend will certainly want to do so after finishing this one." Jimmy knew from the moment he laid eyes on the ad, that he had to ride for the Pony Express:"Wanted: Young, skinny, wiry fellows not over 18. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily, orphans preferred. Wages $24 a…

Synopsis: What are some other words for fear? Different people are scared of different things. What things frighten you? How do you know when you are frightened? These feelings sometimes give people courage and strength to do things they thought were impossible.

Synopsis: A wonderful collection of the best Sourdough Recipes on the market today. The first half of the book contains making sourdough starts…

Synopsis: With expertise and wit, the authors create a primer for the home cook and host, be they novice or accomplished chef. From the basic All-American Hanburger to Scampi Alla Griglia, McCullough and Witt provide easy-to-follow, lively directions for preparing and serving the ideal " comfort food" easily and with a mimimum of fuss. BOMC Homestyle Club Selection. 272 pp. 25,000 print.

Synopsis: The first cookbook from the Service League of Natchitoches, Cane River Cuisine offers more than 800 recipes handed down through the Creole, Indian, French, and Spanish generations with beautiful photography that sets the trend for community cookbooks. This is a must for every Southern foodie.

Synopsis: Take a look inside this charming book of treats, and you'll find staples like chocolate chip cake and oatmeal raisin bars as well as other favorites such as Cherry Pineapple Bars and Peanut Butter Cupcakes. Featuring an attractive trim size as well as a price that supports impulsive buying and gift giving, this handy cookbook is sure to become a favorite with home bakers. No matter what type of dessert you like to bake, you'll find the perfect…

Synopsis: Eight sportswriters offer their opinions on who should be named the greatest athlete of the twentieth century.

Synopsis: The versatility of the slow cooker is reflected in the range of recipes. They include meat, poutry, fish, and shellfish as well as some delicious vegetarian specialties, not forgetting a selection of tasty desserts. This method of cooking is perfect for tenderizing less lean and less expensive cuts of meat so there are lots of great dishes that won't break the family budget, but there are also some special occasion treats for those times when…

Synopsis: More timely than ever, this encyclopedic volume answers every question about the diverse varieties of fruits and vegetables now available in supermarkets nationwide. Here is everything home cooks need to know about arugula, mango, kiwi, snow peas, and Swiss chard, as well as less familiar varieties like passion fruit, carambola, tamarillo, and chanterelles. Descriptions rich in culinary, botanical, and historical information set the stage for…

Synopsis: Behind Michael Jordan's public life of fame and fortune is a private story of struggle and discipline. Updated and revised for the second time, this biography contains additional photos and the latest highlights of Jordan's career.