A Man & His Car: Iconic Cars and Stories from the Men Who Love Them
Celebrate That Special Bond Between Men and Cars and the Stories That Connect Them. Discover actor and director Ed Burns talking about his 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme a model he&;d been dreaming about since his days pumping gas. NBA legend Shaquille O&;Neal whose favorite cars are trucks&;he loves the wow factor of an International CV Series 6.6. Or Jay Leno on his 1955 Buick Roadmaster big enough for him to sleep in while trying to make it as a comic. Filled with stunning photographs of the whole cars and of the exquisite details that make car lovers&; hearts beat just a little faster as well as more than 80 personal stories it&;s a joy for every reader who knows that a car is never just a car.
Sea Queens: Woman Pirates Around the World
In 1963 Jane Yolen released a book called PIRATES IN PETTICOATS because the idea of women as pirates fascinated her--but there wasn't much information about these women who made their livelihoods plundering on the high seas. Scholars have dug up a bounty of new information since then and Jane still fascinated revisits the ladies who loot.Discover such great pirates as Artemisia the Admiral Queen of Persia who sailed the seas from 500 to 480 BC. At one point there was a 10000 drachma prize for anyone who could capture her. There was Rachel Wall who ran away from her strict upbringing and became a murderous pirate terrorizing the waters of the Atlantic coastline of America. She was hanged for her deeds. Possibly the most famous woman pirate of all was Grania O'Malley daughter of an Irish chieftain. She plagued the English and was arrested several times always gaining her freedom to pirate some more. Meet ten other female pirates on their ships in battle and in disguise in this intriguing look at the wayward women of the waves.Christine Joy Pratt's pen-and-ink illustrations are alive with action and excitement. Here be a true and accurate account of the most low-down scurviest--but the prettiest--black-hearted pirates you'll ever love to read about.
The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail
In 2019 the Negroni turned 100 years old and it&;s more popular than ever. The drink&;s classic proportions are equal parts Campari gin and sweet vermouth making it an easy cocktail to order and to make on your own. The Negroni will give readers insight into the drink&;s origins in Italy (it started as a twist on the Americano) and the tools to make over 20 simple variations from drink experts and bartenders around the world. Here&;s the Negroni Frappé from the famed bar Dante in New York City; the Negroni Spagliato from Bar Basso in Milan where the gin is replaced with prosecco; and the author&;s own version which goes heavier on the gin and lighter on the vermouth. Included will be details on garnish bitters tools glassware; a section on the importance of the vermouth used; interviews with bartenders from around the world; where to get the best Negroni; and so much more. Beautiful original photography of the drinks along with archival imagery of famous Negroni lovers&;like Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles&;and vintage liquor ads make this gorgeous book an irresistible gift for anyone who loves to enjoy a Negroni.
Nelson Mandela (History Maker Bios)
Each book in this middle-grade series is illustrated with photographs and illustrations while sidebars a timeline and entertaining cartoons further illuminate each subject's personality.
500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work (Lark Ceramics Book)
From press-molded pieces to carved works showcasing spectacular surface treatments these magnificent tiles will inspire beginners and professionals as well as collectors and enthusiasts. Some of the larger handcrafted displays here were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature tell a story or make a bold cultural observation. As always in this acclaimed series all the contributors are accomplished artists renowned in the field. Mary Lynn Buss creates the ultimate kitchen backsplash: a field of mosaic-tiled long-necked irises. Peter King and his wife and working partner Xinia Marn fashion large expressively rendered and sculptural installations. And Melody Elliss low-relief earthenware tiles pack intriguing narratives into every tile.
Foundations of Flavor: The Noma Guide to Fermentation: Including Step-By-Step Information on Making and Cooking with: Koji Kombuchas Shoyus Misos
Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire.
Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl?A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship
Discover why men are attracted to strong independent women with this straight-forward accessible dating guide from New York Times bestselling author Sherry Argov. Do you feel like you are too nice? Sherry Argovs Why Men Love Bitches delivers a unique perspective as to why men are attracted to a strong woman who stands up for herself. With saucy detail on every page this no-nonsense guide reveals why a strong woman is much more desirable than a yes woman who routinely sacrifices herself. The author provides compelling answers to the tough questions women often ask: -Why are men so romantic in the beginning and why do they change? -Why do men take nice girls for granted? -Why does a man respect a woman when she stands up for herself? Full of advice hilarious real-life relationship scenarios she says/he thinks tables and the authors unique Attraction Principles Why Men Love Bitches gives you bottom-line answers. It helps you know who you are stand your ground and relate to men on a whole new level. Once youve discovered the feisty attitude men find so magnetic youll not only increase the romantic chemistryyou?ll gain your man's love and respect with far less effort.
Life in the Studio: Inspiration and Lessons on Creativity
&;Roll-up-your-sleeves advice on throwing pottery growing dahlias cooking her tried-and-true recipes and everything in between.&;&;Martha Stewart Living&;Guaranteed to as its title insists inspire. . . . Demands to be viewed again and again and again.&; &;Booklist starred review What makes a creative life? For an artist like Frances Palmer it&;s knitting all of one&;s passions&;all of one&;s creativity&;into the whole of life. And what an inspiration it is. A renowned potter an entrepreneur a gardener a photographer a cook a beekeeper Palmer has over the course of three decades caught the attention not only of the countless people who collect and use her ceramics but also of designers and design lovers writers and fellow artists who marvel at her example. Now in her first book she finally tells her story in her own words and images distilling from her experiences lessons that will inspire a new generation of makers and entrepreneurs.Life in the Studio is as beautiful and unexpected as Palmer&;s pottery as breathtakingly colorful as her celebrated dahlias as intimate as the dinners she hosts in her studio for friends and family. There are insights into making pots&;the importance of centering the discovery that clay has a memory. Strategies for how to turn a passion into a business&;the value to be found in collaboration what it means to persevere how to develop and stick to a routine that will sustain both enthusiasm and productivity. There are also step-by-step instructions (for throwing her beloved Sabine pot growing dahlias building an opulent flower arrangement). Even some of her most tried-and-true recipes. The result is a portrait of a unique artist and a singularly generous manual on how to live a creative life.
Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms
A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home.Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms.David Arora author ofMushrooms DemystifiedWith precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips state-of-the-art production techniques realistic advice for laboratory and growing room construction tasty mushroom recipes and an invaluable troubleshooting guide.More than 500 photographs illustrations and charts clearly identify each stage of cultivation and a twenty-four-page color insert spotlights the intense beauty of various mushroom species. Whether youre an ecologist a chef a forager a pharmacologist a commercial grower or a home gardenerthis indispensable handbook will get you started help your garden succeed and make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.
Global Babies
Meet babies from around the world in this best-selling celebration of global heritage! First in the Global Babies series.From Guatemala to Bhutan seventeen vibrantly colored photographs embrace our global diversity and give glimpses into the daily life traditions and clothing of babies from around the world. Simple text in Spanish and English teaches the littlest readers that everywhere on earth babies are special and loved.A perfect baby shower gift or first book for the toddler in your life. Babies love to look at babies and this bright collection of photos is a ticket to an around-the-world journey. Part of the proceeds from this books sales will be donated to the Global Fund for Children to support innovative community-based organizations that serve the worlds most vulnerable children and youth.
