Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-nominated author of Monster and Fallen AngelsWhen Steve’s parents decide to adopt a foster child, it seems like a good idea. And when Steve decides to show the new kid how tough he is by spray-painting the side of a subway car, that seems like a good idea too. But the foster child turns out to be a thirteen-year-old with a criminal record, and the guys in the designer jeans watching Steve…

Synopsis: Taste Heide's Swiss Kitchen Cookbook

Synopsis: The Fundamental Five: The Formula for Quality Instruction, shares with teachers and school leaders the five practices that every teacher can, and should, use to dramatically improve instuctional rigor and relevance, and student performance.

Synopsis: Based on real accounts by Hiroshima survivors, the fictional story of twelve-year-old Sachi follows her witness to the devastation in her city as a result of the bombing and describes her healing process as she helps to rebuild her home.

Synopsis: From Leith's School of Food and Wine in London comes this history and exploration of Latin America and its cuisine. Features nearly 200 classic Latin-American recipes, both familiar and exotic, including Layered Polenta and Vegetable Pie, Mango and Avocado Salsa, Peanut Soup, and many others. More than 80 full-color photographs accompany recipes for soups, appetizers, salads, entrees, vegetables, sauces, desserts, and drinks.

Synopsis: The new edition of one of America's best-selling culinary reference books is bigger and better than ever, with almost 6,000 listings on subjects related to food and drink. Hailed by Bon App(c)tit magazine as "one of the best reference books we've seen, a must for every cook's library," it's the ultimate kitchen tool. Here are answers to questions about cooking techniques, meat cuts, kitchen utensils, food, wine, cocktail terms, and much more.…

Synopsis: Long considered the bible of California cuisine, Diane Rossen Worthington's classic cookbook is now reissued with an eye-catching new cover. With over 150,000 copies sold, The Cuisine of California remains as fresh and surprising, as simple and spirited as the cooking it extols. Appetizers such as Spicy Lemon Shrimp; soups such as luscious Fennel, Potato, and Leek; entrees such as herb-infused Roast Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Leeks;…

Synopsis: In 1846, twelve-year-old Virginia and her family travel west towards California as part of a group called the Donner Party. The group runs out of food and gets stuck in the snow. Will Virginia and her family make it to California alive?

Synopsis: The reader is provided evidence for ten courtroom cases, and must decide whether each defendant is guilty or innocent.

Synopsis: One of America's most influential Hispanics -- 'Maria' on Sesame Street -- presents a powerful novel set in New York's El Barrio in 1969.There are two secrets Evelyn Serrano is keeping from her Mami and Papo? her true feelings about growing up in her Spanish Harlem neighborhood, and her attitude about Abuela, her sassy grandmother who's come from Puerto Rico to live with them. Then, like an urgent ticking clock, events erupt that change…

Synopsis: Scott needs money in order to take a girl out on a date, so he finds a job at a fast food restaurant.

Synopsis: Will the great white whale kill them all? A young man named Ishmael has signed up to work on a whaling ship called the Pequod. He and the rest of the crew will spend two years at sea. They plan to hunt as many whales as possible and bring home a fortune. But once the Pequod is at sea, the mad Captain Ahab allows the men to track only one whale, the dangerous beast called Moby Dick. Ahab is willing to risk everything to kill the whale. And…

Synopsis: A graphic novel based on "The sword in the stone" tells the story of how a knight became king.

Synopsis: Williams-Sonoma Cookware Series 95 pages Weldon Owen Reference Inc; First Edition edition (August 1998) English ck-3

Synopsis: The New Making of a Cook is a handbook for good, hands-on cooking, offering a variety of styles. Madeleine explains each and every preparation and cooking technique worth knowing in today's kitchen, from julienning vegetables to roasting meats, from microwaving whole fish to baking bread, from deglazing a pan to boning a chicken, complete with step-by-step line drawings. For Madeleine, hand techniques still reign supreme over the machine;…

Synopsis: Gillian Duffy, culinary editor for New York magazine, presents an array of hors d'oeuvres, as delicious as they are attractive, to take us through the year. With expertise and enthusiasm, Gillian offers her own creations as well as recipes from top New York City chefs and caterers. Beautiful full-color photographs throughout the book whet the appetite and make this a splendid gift. Best of all, the recipes are easy enough to be prepared in…

Synopsis: Book by St. Mary's Parents' Group

Synopsis: Presents a collection of traditional recipes from Lazio, Calabria, Sicily, Tuscany, Lombardy, Venezia, and other regions of Italy as well as commenting on great Italian restaurants and providing photographs of the Italian countryside

Synopsis: Finger food is made to be shared with friends, but with an emphasis on simplicity and taste. Fresh ingredients create Eastern treats from dim sum to sushi; a cool plate of antipasto is perfect for a summer lunch; and simple but mouthwatering tapas and meze can be passed around at a party. With over 600 full-color photographs, we see that finger food can be exciting and a bit risky -- even the most cautious will try a new taste sensation if it's…

Synopsis: Crock-Pot Cookbook and Recipes Cards is a collection of 48 recipes for your Crock-Pot slow cooker. The recipes in this invaluable book make it easy to feed your family or wow guests with hearty meals. In the morning, just place the ingredients in your Crock-Pot and have a delicious, homemade dinner waiting for you in the evening. Each recipe includes a full-color photo and an accompanying tear-out recipe card for sharing or traveling. The…