Unforgettable Books
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Barefoot Contessa Parties!: Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun
After more than twenty years of running Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed specialty food store, Ina Garten published her first collection of recipes. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was an overnight sensation, but it's the kind of success that can only be grounded in years of experience. In it, Ina shared her ideas for familiar food but with outstanding flavor and -- most important of all -- recipes that really work. Now, with Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ina shares secrets she has gleaned from her years not only as a caterer but as a dedicated party giver. The keyword here is fun. Ina's parties are easy to prepare and fun for everyone, including the host. Forget those boring Saturday-night dinners that just won't end. With Ina's advice, you're certain to have all your friends saying, "Wasn't that fun!" Ina has packed Barefoot Contessa Parties! with plans for pulling off parties like a pro, stories about her own parties, and tips on assembling food (rather than cooking everything) and organizing like a caterer. In the spring you can invite your friends to a party where they all make their own pizzas. Come summer, it's into the garden for a lunch with grilled lamb and pita sandwiches that guests assemble themselves. In the autumn, when it's not Thanksgiving, Ina roasts a fresh turkey, which her friends enjoy with popovers and a creamy spinach gratin. And on a snowy winter's day, everyone is invited for a lunch buffet with seafood chowder and butternut squash and apple soup. Ever since Ina published her first book, people write, e-mail, and stop her on the street to say how much they love the food. She's reached new heights here with recipes like sour cream coffee cake--the ultimate breakfast treat. Salads? The red lettuce, balsamic onions, and blue cheese; Chinese chicken salad; and panzanella may be the best you've ever tasted. Filet of beef is easy to make for a fancy dinner with oh-so-good gorgonzola sauce, or sliced into sandwiches and served with lobster rolls for a Superbowl party. And fans of The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook will be delighted to find the recipe for the Lemon Cake they drooled over but only saw pictured, right here in this book. With so many great ideas and recipes in these pages for you to use, your friends will start to wonder why your parties are always so much fun.
$40.00 $35.00
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Barton Rakewell's Puzzling World Presents Literary Quote Cryptograms: Volume 1
"Barton Rakewell's Puzzling World Presents Literary Quote Cryptograms" is a curated selection of cryptogram puzzles featuring 100 quotes in various forms of literary works spanning genres, the globe, and several centuries! Follow Barton in this unique puzzle collection as he invites you to decipher encoded messages drawn from the profound, the poetic, and, sometimes the silly, words of literary giants. From the timeless verses of Shakespeare to the musings of modern day writers, each puzzle challenges your intellect and hones your mental dexterity.As you crack these brain-teasers, you'll not only enhance your problem-solving skills but also delve into the rich history of literary works of writers from around the world. As an added bonus, the book also doubles as a way to track whether you've read the piece of literature that you just solved. A great gift for puzzle and literature fans alike, this book proves to be an engaging and enjoyable pastime. Offering a delightful way to spend leisure hours, this book provides hours of entertainment whether at home, traveling on long trips in the car or a plane, or just to scratch the itch for puzzles!Whether you, a coworker, friend, family or any loved one is a seasoned puzzle aficionado or a casual solver, Barton Rakewell promises an intellectually rewarding adventure making it the perfect companion for any literary or puzzle enthusiast!
$12.49 $7.49
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Batch Chemical Process Integration: Analysis, Synthesis and Optimization (2010)
"Batch Chemical Process Integration: Analysis, Synthesis and Optimization" is an excellent source of information on state-of-the-art mathematical and graphical techniques for analysis, synthesis and optimization of batch chemical plants. It covers recent techniques in batch process integration with a particular focus on the capabilities of the mathematical techniques. There is a section on graphical techniques as well as performance comparison between graphical and mathematical techniques. Prior to delving into the intricacies of wastewater minimisation and heat integration in batch processes, the book introduces the reader to the basics of scheduling which is aimed at capturing the essence of time. A chapter on the synthesis of batch plants to highlight the importance of time in design of batch plants is also presented through a real-life case study. The book is targeted at undergraduates and postgraduate students, researchers in batch process integration, practising engineers and technical managers.
$224.99 $219.99
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Bayard Rustin: A Legacy of Protest and Politics
2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice Reviews Celebrates the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin, the civil rights leader behind the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom While we can all recall images of Martin Luther King Jr. giving his "I Have a Dream" speech in front of a massive crowd at Lincoln Memorial, few of us remember the man who organized this watershed nonviolent protest in eight short weeks: Bayard Rustin. This was far from Rustin's first foray into the fight for civil rights. As a world-traveling pacifist, he brought Gandhi's protest techniques to the forefront of US civil rights demonstrations, helped build the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led the fight for economic justice, and played a deeply influential role in the life of Dr. King by helping to mold him into an international symbol of nonviolent resistance. Rustin's legacy touches many areas of contemporary life--from civil resistance to violent uprisings, democracy to socialism, and criminal justice reform to war resistance. Despite these achievements, Rustin was often relegated to the background. He was silenced, threatened, arrested, beaten, imprisoned, and fired from important leadership positions, largely because he was an openly gay man in a fiercely homophobic era. With expansive, searching, and sometimes critical essays from a range of esteemed writers--including Rustin's own partner, Walter Naegle--this volume draws a full picture of Bayard Rustin: a gay, pacifist, socialist political radical who changed the course of US history and set a precedent for future civil rights activism, from LGBTQ+ Pride to Black Lives Matter.
$35.00 $30.00
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Be 1% Better: Surprisingly Simple Ways to Transform Your School
Transforming Your School Starts with 1% ChangesAs his school began rebounding from the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic, visionary educator Ron Clark asked himself a crucial question: How can we continue to improve when we're already giving our all? The answer was to ask his staff to brainstorm ways to be just a little bit better. If everyone committed to ten of these "one percenters," as he called them, they would have a major impact. That's exactly what happened, and today, the Ron Clark Academy is leading the way with simple but innovative practices that are transforming the lives of students, parents, and teachers. In Be 1% Better, Clark opens his playbook, sharing dozens of ways he and his staff have made change doable. The strategies here work both within and beyond the classroom by breaking change down into "baby steps" that can easily be integrated into daily tasks and that don't involve months of planning or considerable resources. Be 1% Better equips educators, administrators, staff, and school leaders with everything they need to get just a little bit better, then watch as these "one percenters" cascade into cultural and curricular shifts that benefit everyone. Ron Clark is the New York Times best-selling author of The Essential 55, which has sold more than one million copies in twenty-five different languages. Clark's other works, Move Your Bus, The End of Molasses Classes, and The Excellent 11 were all met with critical acclaim. He has been named American Teacher of the Year by Disney and was Oprah Winfrey's pick as her "Phenomenal Man." He founded the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, which more than 145,000 educators from around the world have visited to learn about the extraordinary ways that teachers and parents of RCA have helped children achieve great success. Clark has been featured on the Today show and CNN, and his experiences have been turned into the uplifting film The Ron Clark Story, starring Matthew Perry.
$22.14
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Beachside Kisses With My Best Friend: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Library)
What's a little marriage of convenience between best friends? Just a tasty appetizer for real love!My life was flowing smoothly until Jordan Carmichael, the adventure tour guy I've known since high school, hit a rough patch.His five-year-old son, Ryder, needs stability after losing his mother, and with her parents fighting for custody, I propose a bold plan: let's get married for a year.I want to help him keep his family together, and when Jordan offers to assist me in securing a loan for the local bakery, it seems like a win-win for both of us.There's just one tiny hitch-I've sworn off marriage after escaping my emotionally abusive ex-husband. I'm terrified of repeating past mistakes and dragging anyone else into my mess, especially Jordan.But as we draft a contract with rules-including only kissing when necessary to convince the town we're "really" married-I feel sparks rising faster than a soufflé...Once I move in with Jordan, all bets are off as those rules crumble faster than a cookie. Late-night talks turn into stolen snuggles, and playful moments leave my heart racing.Suddenly, we slip into a closeness that feels all too real. It seems like maybe we've figured out a delicious recipe for a love that just might last...But when our secret is exposed, Jordan's custody case hangs in the balance-and so does my heart.Can we whisk together this tempting blend of friendship, pretend love, and true emotions without creating a hopeless mess?Beachside Kisses With My Best Friend is Book 3 in the Hallmark Beach small town sweet romantic comedy series, where a charming yet quirky town on the coast of California comes to life. It's the story of baker Marilee Moffitt and her best friend, single dad Jordan Carmichael. This dual-POV novel is filled with all the sizzling romantic tension and swoons possible without on-page intimacy. Each book in the series stands alone, but you may want to read them in order for the most enjoyment.
$34.99 $29.99
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Bead Jewelry Making for Beginners: Step-By-Step Instructions for Beautiful Designs
Gorgeous beaded jewelry, handcrafted by you--a beginner's guide Have you ever seen an amazing piece of beaded jewelry and wondered how it was made? Now you have the secrets! This jewelry-making guide for beginners shows you how to create incredible necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that you'll love wearing and sharing. Master everything from picking the perfect beads to making your own findings (functional pieces, like clasps and earring wires). You'll even get helpful advice for starting your own jewelry line.Beading for beginners--Discover various types of beads, the must-have tools, and the beading techniques that every aspiring jeweler needs to know.Practice makes perfect--Hone your skills on 21 stylish designs--each featuring detailed instructions that outline the necessary supplies and skills.Craft into business--Finished some pieces but not sure what to do with them? This jewelry-making book offers professional advice on how to promote and sell your work.Whether you want to create great-looking jewelry for yourself or gift giving, this beginner's guide makes it easy - and makes a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer!
$21.99 $16.99
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Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance
One of America's most trusted theologians offers spiritual inspiration for every week of the year A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance offers an essay for every week in the seasons of the Christian year: From Advent and Christmas to Lent and Easter through the entire calendar. Other than its major holidays, many people are not familiar with the rhythms of the church year, an ancient spiritual cycle of time. Yet all religions have such calendars -- and they shape our understanding of faith. In the West, we live in tension with the secular calendar (mostly an inheritance from the Roman Empire) and the Christian liturgical calendar, a cycle of sacred stories that compose a larger narrative of love, hospitality, mercy, justice, and gratitude. Bass reclaims and presents fresh perspectives for every biblical text in the church year; from musing on A Wrinkle in Time in Advent, to remembering her father's old-fashioned blue Christmas decorations, and offering a revolutionary reading of the Last Supper. With fresh insights on familiar stories, these essays surprise and inspire, challenge and comfort, and will be savored year after year. Beautifully designed, the book is also a perfect gift.
$33.00 $28.00
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Becoming Kim Jong Un: A Former CIA Officer's Insights into North Korea's Enigmatic Young Dictator
A groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea's Kim Jong Un--from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump--by a leading American expert "Shrewdly sheds light on the world's most recognizable mysterious leader, his life and what's really going on behind the curtain."--Newsweek When Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea following his father's death in 2011, predictions about his imminent fall were rife. North Korea was isolated, poor, unable to feed its people, and clinging to its nuclear program for legitimacy. Surely this twentysomething with a bizarre haircut and no leadership experience would soon be usurped by his elders. Instead, the opposite happened. Now in his midthirties, Kim Jong Un has solidified his grip on his country and brought the United States and the region to the brink of war. Still, we know so little about him--or how he rules. Enter former CIA analyst Jung Pak, whose brilliant Brookings Institution essay "The Education of Kim Jong Un" cemented her status as the go-to authority on the calculating young leader. From the beginning of Kim's reign, Pak has been at the forefront of shaping U.S. policy on North Korea and providing strategic assessments for leadership at the highest levels in the government. Now, in this masterly book, she traces and explains Kim's ascent on the world stage, from his brutal power-consolidating purges to his abrupt pivot toward diplomatic engagement that led to his historic--and still poorly understood--summits with President Trump. She also sheds light on how a top intelligence analyst assesses thorny national security problems: avoiding biases, questioning assumptions, and identifying risks as well as opportunities. In piecing together Kim's wholly unique life, Pak argues that his personality, perceptions, and preferences are underestimated by Washington policy wonks, who assume he sees the world as they do. As the North Korean nuclear threat grows, Becoming Kim Jong Un gives readers the first authoritative, behind-the-scenes look at Kim's character and motivations, creating an insightful biography of the enigmatic man who could rule the hermit kingdom for decades--and has already left an indelible imprint on world history.
$28.00 $23.00
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Beetlejuice Talking Handbook for the Recently Deceased [With Battery]
Beetlejuice is back with this one-of-a-kind miniature replica of the Handbook for the Recently Deceased that plays actual audio from the movie, including favorite character voices of Lydia, Delia, Otho, Betelgeuse, Juno, and many more. Specifications: Molded miniature replica of famous prop seen in the film, the Handbook for the Recently Deceased; book features faux leather paper over board cover and overall measures 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 x 1 inches Plays 16 audio clips: At the push of a button, hear your favorite characters, including Lydia, Barbara, Adam, Delia, Otho, Juno, Betelgeuse, and more say memorable lines from the 1988 film Includes magnet: Full-color printed magnet measures 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches and features the characters Barbara and Adam Perfect Halloween treat: For Beetlejuice fans of all ages Officially licensed: Authentic Beetlejuice collectible
$18.95 $13.95
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Beetlejuice: Framed Photo: With Sound!
Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Pay tribute to the iconic '80s classic film Beetlejuice and the afterlife's leading bio-exorcist with this licensed talking collectible. Specifications: 31/2 inch collectible picture frame, featuring Betelgeuse and his gravestone Sound Element: With the press of a button on the back of the frame, the collectible plays 8 iconic Betelgeuse phrases from the film Magnet Included: Includes 1 magnet depicting Betelgeuse Perfect Gift: This one-of-a-kind component is unlike anything on the market Officially Licensed: Authentic Beetlejuice collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included).
$18.95 $13.95
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Before I Go to Sleep
"The best debut novel I've ever read."--Tess Gerritsen, bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series "An exceptional thriller. It left my nerves jangling for hours after I finished the last page." --Dennis Lehane, New York Times bestselling author of Moonlight Mile S. J. Watson makes his powerful debut with this compelling, fast-paced psychological thriller, reminiscent of Shutter Island and Memento, in which an amnesiac who, following a mysterious accident, cannot remember her past or form new memories, desperately tries to uncover the truth about who she is--and who she can trust.
$30.99 $25.99
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