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"As the owners of a leading event management and catering company, Sebastien and Sheila Centner know that entertaining can be overwhelming. With their first book, Eatertainment, they share their decades of expertise to make entertaining at home as simple as can be. Boasting more than 140 recipes, Eatertainment includes thoughtfully-assembled menus based on tried and true recipes that anyone can cook. A memorable celebration requires a memorable meal, and no one knows this better than Seb and Sheila. In Eatertainment, the chapters are organized around 12 different events you can plan, and divided by 3 difficulty levels: Simple Entertaining to start, A Little More Effort when you're ready for the next challenge, and Pulling Out All the Stops for the experts. You can start off your entertaining journey with an easy but impressive Cocktail Party, then graduate to the classic family favorite of a Roast Chicken Dinner, and tackle a Seafood Extravaganza for a special occasion"--Page 2 of cover.

They’re baaaaack . . . ! The new #1 BESTSELLING cookbook from the bestselling sisters behind Mandy's Gourmet Salads. Discover the recipes that makes Mandy's salad bars a Montreal foodie must-stop!This second sensational cookbook, following the runaway bestseller Mandy's Gourmet Salads, is packed with even more salads, more smoothies, more sweets—and now morning fuel and soups too! Indulge in and be inspired by these heartwarming recipes for cold-weather meals, plus plenty of year-round favorites. Even in wintertime, there's nothing a Mandy's salad can't fix.Mandy's gourmet salads are a jewel of Montreal's (jam-packed) food scene. What started as a 3ft counter at the back of Mimi & Coco clothing store is now an 8 location success story, with ongoing expansion in every direction. Behind Mandy's are the irresistable Wolfe sisters, Mandy and Rebecca. Mandy is in charge of menu inspiration and creation; Rebecca leads the design of all their restaurant locations. More is more is the mantra for both: more colour, more texture, more vibrancy, more life!Inside you will discover salads like the Feel Good Fall, Rainbow and Roasted Leek; and sweets like Salted Caramel Pecan Brownies and Lazy Pumpkin Pies. AND now also soups, like Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash, and Chicken with Lemon and Orzo, and breakfast and brunch favorites like Buttery Challah French Toast and Chia Seed Parfait. With recipes inspired by Mandy and Rebecca's travels, and the vibrant international communities of Montreal, you'll find plenty of new flavors to try at home, as well as Canadiana classics.More is always more with Mandy's, and this book is overflowing with delectable recipes, gorgeous photography and beautiful illustrations. With More Mandy's there's just more of everything to love.

The definitive account of how America’s War on Terror sparked a decade-long assault on the rule of law, weakening our courts and our Constitution in the name of national security.The day after September 11, President Bush tasked the attorney general with preventing another terrorist attack on the United States. From that day forward, the Bush administration turned to the Department of Justice to give its imprimatur to activities that had previously been unthinkable—from the NSA’s spying on US citizens to indefinite detention to torture. Many of these activities were secretly authorized, others done in the light of day.When President Obama took office, many observers expected a reversal of these encroachments upon civil liberties and justice, but the new administration found the rogue policies to be deeply entrenched and, at times, worth preserving. Obama ramped up targeted killings, held fast to aggressive surveillance policies, and fell short on bringing reform to detention and interrogation.How did America veer so far from its founding principles of justice? Rogue Justice connects the dots for the first time—from the Patriot Act to today’s military commissions, from terrorism prosecutions to intelligence priorities, from the ACLU’s activism to Edward Snowden’s revelations. And it poses a stark question: Will the American justice system ever recover from the compromises it made for the war on terror?Riveting and deeply reported, Rogue Justice could only have been written by Karen Greenberg, one of this country’s top experts on Guantánamo, torture, and terrorism, with a deep knowledge of both the Bush and Obama administrations. Now she brings to life the full story of law and policy after 9/11, introducing us to the key players and events, showing that time and again, when liberty and security have clashed, justice has been the victim.— Kirkus, Best Books of 2016

The appreciation of Zen philosophy and art has become universal, and Zen poetry, with its simple expression of direct, intuitive insight and sudden enlightenment, appeals to lovers of poetry, spirituality, and beauty everywhere. This collection of translations of the classical Zen poets of China, Japan, and Korea includes the work of Zen practitioners and monks as well as scholars, artists, travelers, and recluses, ranging from Wang Wei, Hanshan, and Yang Wanli, to Shinkei, Basho, and Ryokan.

This rich tapestry of more than three centuries of Jewish cooking in America gathers together some 335 kosher recipes, old and new. They come from both Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews who settled all over America, bringing with them a wide variety of regional flavors, changing and adapting their traditional dishes according to what was available in the new country.What makes Jewish cooking unique is the ancient dietary laws that govern the selection, preparation, and consumption of observant Jews. Food plays a major part in rituals past and present, binding family and community. It is this theme that informs every part of Joan Nathan's warm and lively text. Every dish has a story-from the cholents (the long-cooked rich meat stews) and kugels (vegetable and noodle puddings) prepared in advance for the Sabbath, to the potato latkes (served with maple syrup in Vermont and goat cheese in California) and gefilte fish (made with white fish in the Midwest, salmon in the Northwest, haddock in New England, and shad in Maryland). Joan Nathan tells us how lox and bagels and Lindy's cheesecake became household words, and how American products like Crisco, cream cheese, and Jell-O changed forever Jewish home cooking.The recipes and stories come from every part of the U.S.A. They are seasoned with Syrian, Moroccan, Greek, German, Polish, Georgian, and Alsatian flavors, and they represent traditional foods tailored for today's tastes as well as some of the nouvelle creations of Jewish chefs from New York to Tuscon. When Jewish Cooking in America was first published in 1994, it won both the IACP / Julia Child Cookbook Award for Best Cookbook of the Year and the James Beard Award for Best Food of the Americas Cookbook. Now, more than ever, it stands firmly established as an American culinary classic.

Here in one volume is a selection of the extraordinary poems of Rita Dove, who, as the nation''s Poet Laureate from 1993 to 1995, brought poetry into the lives of millions of people.  Along with a new introduction and poem, Selected Poems comprises Dove''s collections The Yellow House on the Corner, which includes a group of poems devoted to the themes of slavery and freedom; Museum, intimate ruminations on home and the world; and finally, Thomas and Beulah, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1987, a verse cycle loosely based on her grandparents'' lives.  Precisely yet intensely felt, resonant with the voices of ordinary people, Rita Dove''s Selected Poems is marked by lyric intensity and compassionate storytelling.

“Munroe is a sensational character and Stevens is a sensational writer.” —Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series   For fans of Lee Child, Terry Hayes, and Laura Lippman comes a blistering thriller in which Vanessa Michael Munroe faces the fight of her life  Vanessa Michael Munroe, chameleon and information hunter, has a reputation for getting things done: dangerous and not quite legal things that have taken her undercover into some of the world’s deadliest places. Still healing from a Somali hijacking gone wrong and a brutal attack that left her near death, Munroe joins her lover, Miles Bradford, in Japan where he’s working as a security consultant protecting high-value technology from industrial espionage. In the domesticity of their routine she finds long sought-after peace—until Bradford is arrested for murder, and the same interests who targeted him come after her, too.     Searching for answers and fighting to stay alive, Munroe will soon discover how far she’ll go to save Bradford from spending the next twenty years in locked-up isolation; how many laws she’ll break when the truth seems worse than his lies; and who to trust and who she must kill. Because she’s a strategist and hunter with a predator’s instincts, and the man she loves has just stabbed her in the back.        With break-neck pacing, incendiary prose, and an unforgettable cast of characters, The Mask features Vanessa Michael Munroe: a brilliant, lethal heroine who will stop at nothing to find the truth, no matter what it may cost.    “Stevens excels at depicting pulse-pounding danger, and her prose and plotting are spectacular. . . . Only Dan Brown and Lee Child come close.” —Dallas Morning News    “[Munroe is] a protagonist as deadly as she is irresistible.” —Vince Flynn   “If you are a fan of Jack Reacher, Lisbeth Salander, or Nina Zero, you need to check out Vanessa Michael Munroe!” —BookPage   “A winning series character who has the world at her beck and call.” —Los Angeles Times “Munroe’s brooding personality and her ability to blend into her surroundings bring to mind the provocative Jason Bourne.” —USA Today

Waitress meets The Midnight Library in this uplifting novel about a chef who is granted the opportunity to spend a day in three alternate lives she could've had… three days, one life-altering opportunityLolly Blanchard's life only seems to give her lemons. Ten years ago, after her mother's tragic death, she broke up with her first love, and abandoned her dream of opening a restaurant in order to keep her family's struggling Seattle diner afloat and to care for her sister and grieving father. Now a decade later, she dutifully whips up the diner's famous lemon meringue pies each morning while pining for the love and life she lost.On Lolly's thirty-third birthday, her quirky, beloved aunt gives her a mysterious gift-three lemon drops, each of which allows her to live a single day in a life she might have lived if she'd made different choices. It's an eye-opening experience that helps Lolly comes to terms with all she's lost, but also recognize her own strength. With one last lemon drop to use, Lolly has a chance to do-over the last ten years. Torn between duty to her family and the true desires of her heart, she discovers that the key to transforming her life lies not in redoing her past, but in taking control of her present.Story Locale: Seattle, WA

A transformational guide to getting yourself right in order to accomplish the work you were meant to do, from speaker, former U.S. Air Force officer, and member of the Ottawa tribe D.J. Vanas.When faced with an important job, and people depending on you to do it, most of us will give and give until there's nothing left. But running on empty, even for a worthy cause, only sets you up for failure in the long run. To persevere on the path to success requires more than sheer fearlessness and willpower. It requires what D.J. Vanas calls the warrior spirit, the kind of strength that looks outward but comes from deep within. Drawing inspiration from Native American philosophy and tradition, The Warrior Within outlines a new model for personal power in the face of overwhelming chaos. A true warrior is not the toughest or bravest person in the room. A true warrior is committed to self-mastery, knows how to navigate change and disruption, transforms setbacks into opportunities for achievement, refuses to quit, and most importantly, always fights for something bigger than the self. With a vast array of stories and examples, from vision quests to treacherous hikes to veterans and service providers at the front lines, Vanas shows how to apply these principles to transform how you show up both for yourself and those around you. More than an empowerment manual, The Warrior Within is a call to accomplish the world-changing work you were meant for by tapping into the power of the warrior spirit.

A revolutionary approach to helping women athletes achieve success in sports and in life. In this game-changing guide, sports dietitian Pam Nisevich Bede explains how women are unique with regards to training, nutrition, and performance, on the road, court, field, or track. Instead of outdated concepts and male-centric research that never spoke to your specific needs, here you will find a framework that will maximize performance, no matter your sport, illustrated with the insights and experiences of world-class athletes. Fuel the Fire provides simple and clear instructions that will help you own your plate, fuel your workout and your day, and navigate specific fueling scenarios. Whether competing in college, nourishing pregnancy and lactation, recovering from injury, or adjusting nutrition across the menstrual cycle, learn how to perform stronger and longer, and apply this new understanding of fueling for years to come.

A modern ode to Rona Jaffe's seminal book on publishing, The Best of Everything, Kate Gavino's graphic novel, based on her own experiences in the publishing industry, features three Asian- American women trying to break through in the world of books with hilarious, incisive, and heartbreaking results.A CAREER IN BOOKS is the story of three young women - Nina, Shirin, and Silvia - who love books and reading, and begin entry-level jobs in book publishing, only to find it's not everything, or anything, that they expected. In Kate Gavino's first full-length graphic novel for adults, she tells their stories - all based on her own experiences in the industry - ultimately sharing and celebrating the joys of a career in books, but also the challenges, inequalities, and systemic racism all three women face. As the story progresses, we see Silvia find the strength to confront her past and write her first novel, Shirin find her purpose outside of corporate publishing, and Nina attempt to acquire and champion a long-loved, long out of print AAPI novelist, all with sometimes triumphant, but sometimes heartbreaking results. In the author's words, this is a book for "for everyone who's wanted to 'work with books' but had NO idea of what it really meant, and was surprised when they got the first paycheck. It's for those who want it even in the face of systemic racism, who deal with the unique challenges of coming from an immigrant family, and whose group chat is their lifeline." In a world and a time where books written by Asian-Americans remain important, A CAREER IN BOOKS provides a fascinating, often humorous, other times heartbreaking look into a world we all love but could all benefit from experiencing from a new perspective.

The remarkable true story of how one Peruvian carpenter led hundreds of Christians to Judaism, sparking a pilgrimage from the Andes to Israel and inspiring a wave of emerging Latin American Jewish communities "If Gabriel García Márquez had written the Old Testament, it might read like Graciela Mochkofsky's staggering true account of a humble Peruvian carpenter's spiritual odyssey from a shack in the Andes, via the Amazon, to the Promised Land of Israel with a community of devoted followers." -Judith Thurman, award-winning author of Isak DinesenSegundo Villanueva was born in 1927 in a tiny farming village perched in the Andes; when he was seventeen, his father was murdered and Segundo was left with little more than a Bible as his inheritance. This Bible launched Segundo on a lifelong obsession to find the true message of God contained in its pages. He found himself looking for answers outside the Catholic Church, whose hierarchy and colonial roots embodied the gaping social and racial inequities of Peruvian society. Over years of religious study, Segundo explored various Protestant sects and founded his own religious community in the Amazon jungle before discovering a version of Judaism he pieced together independently from his readings of the Old Testament. His makeshift synagogue began to draw in crowds of fervent believers, seeking a faith that truly served their needs. Then, in a series of extraordinary events, politically motivated Israeli rabbis converted the community to Orthodox Judaism and resettled them on the West Bank. Segundo's incredible journey made him an unlikely pioneer for a new kind of Jewish faith, one that is now attracting masses of impoverished people across Latin America. Through detailed reporting and a deep understanding of religious and cultural history, Graciela Mochkofsky documents this unprecedented and momentous chapter in the history of modern religion. This is a moving and fascinating story of faith and the search for dignity and meaning.

The bestselling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step.Kids who love sharks will enjoy this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of the world's oceans, with engaging information on every page:  •  Fascinating details about favorite sharks, from whale sharks to mini sharks, plus information about prehistoric sharks, shark relationships with other animals, and careers helping sharks that kids can aspire to.  • Statistics about each shark, with information about size, location, swimming speed, lifespan, and more.  •  A question on each page that asks the reader to think about sharks in relation to themselves, such as "If you were a shark, what kind of tail would you want?" and "What ways can you think of to help protect sharks?"Hello, World! readers who have moved up to picture books and any kids who love science and ocean creatures will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration in the launch of this exciting new series.

Is it science...or strange and ghostly? Asim's new town is freaking him out! There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. he's sure there's something supernatural going on.His friend Rokshar believes that everything can be explained by science. But even she's worried when the tree takes control of their teacher! It's starting to look like an evil spirit straight out of Guyanese folklore is to blame. Can Asim and his friends save their teacher--and the town--from the ghost tree? Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.

This sweet board book celebrates all the flavors of diversity and teaches us that being kind to one another is what truly matters.In this board book, beautiful cookies are gathered on a plate, showing off their decorations: The sugars dazzle, sparkle, and shine.The colorful macaroons have edges so fine.Chocolate chips are warm and gooey.Oatmeal raisins are very chewy. But one of the cookies is not like the rest... Plain butter cookie lacks frosting frills, and the others don't think he's special. Soon this simple cookie finds his voice and convinces the others that he, too, deserves to be treated with care. In the end, the group realizes that they are each more than their batters, and that it's kindness that truly matters! This sturdy board book features rhyming text and colorful art from a New York Times bestselling illustrator. Full of humor and heart, it's a perfect gift for toddlers, and a great spark for discussions about diversity and inclusion.

The bestselling Hello, World! board book series expands into picture books, for Hello, World! kids who are ready for the next step.Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of our galaxy, with engaging information on every page:  •  Fascinating details about each of the planets, including up-to-date information such as NASA's Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter—accompanied by bright illustrations.  • Statistics about each planet, with information about the planet's size, distance from the sun, length of days and years, and more.  •  A helpful chart that shows each planet's place in the solar system.   •  A question that asks the reader to think about the planets in relation to themselves, such as "Would you like to live on a planet with a long winter or a short winter?" and "What would you bring on your Mars rover?" Hello, World! readers who have moved up to picture books and any kids who love science and space will find many captivating hours of learning and inspiration in the launch of this exciting new series.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HELP SCORE A PERFECT 5. Ace the AP World History: Modern Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Includes 3 full-length practice tests with answer explanations, content reviews for every test topic, strategies for every question type, and access to online extras. Techniques That Actually Work • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need for a High Score • Fully aligned with the latest College Board standards for AP® World History • Detailed review of the source-based multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions • Comprehensive guidance for the document-based question and long essay • Access to study plans, lists of key terms and concepts, helpful pre-college information, and more via your online Student Tools Practice Your Way to Excellence • 3 full-length practice tests (2 in the book, 1 online) with complete answer explanations • Key terms, timelines, and detailed maps in every content review chapter • End-of-chapter drills to test your understanding of topics and skills

How long does it take a spider to spin a web? Do earthworms have eyes? And really, what is the difference between jam and jelly? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 4 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius-and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-4!

Are there volcanoes in space? Which is faster, a cheetah or a greyhound? And what's the real reason that Major League Baseball umpires only wear black underwear? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 3 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius-and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-4!

Chapter book readers' favorite kitten mermaids can't wait to celebrate a birthday with their unicorn mermaid friends and a very special guest...a manatee! It's Angel's birthday and she can't wait to celebrate with her purrmaid and mermicorn best friends! But the girls don't seem very excited to celebrate with her. They keep sneaking off to be alone. Angry and hurt, Angel swims out in the ocean by herself and finds Minnie -- a manatee who needs help! Can the girls all work together to save Minnie? Or are Angel's friends too busy with their secret plans? The adorable mermaid-kittens in this chapter book series will have readers paw-sitively hooked from page one!

Help your little one dream big with a Spanish language Little Golden Book biography about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!This Spanish edition Little Golden Book about Sonia Sotomayor--the first Latina Supreme Court Justice of the United States--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children. Look for Little Golden Book biographies about these other inspiring people:• Joe Biden• Kamala Harris• Barack Obama• Queen Elizabeth II • Dr. Fauci  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg• Martin Luther King Jr.• George Washington• Abraham Lincoln

Touching upon the difficulty of childhood medical hair loss, this heartwarming exploration of friendship, generosity and confidence follows Suri as she, blessed with bountiful hair, finds a way to help her new friend who has none.

An inspiring and beautifully illustrated picture book biography based on the life of Kate Moore, a twelve-year-old lighthouse keeper in the 19th century who saved the lives of twenty-three sailors. With an evocative text and stunning illustrations, travel back to the stormy, rocky shores of 19th century Connecticut and meet an unforgettable heroine--at a time when girls were considered anything but. Fayerweather Island had seen blustery blizzards and rip-roaring tides, but it had never seen a pint-sized hurricane until Kate Moore claimed that tiny island as her own. Little Kate was supposed to be the lighthouse keeper's daughter, but she thought of herself as Papa's assistant. The thirty-three spiraling lighthouse stairs finally took a toll on Papa's body, and so twelve-year-old Kate stepped up. Over the years, she kept the flame lit to guide ships to safety, listened for cries for help, and, time and again, pulled men to safety--twenty-three of them in all. At the age of forty-seven, Kate received word--she had been named the official lighthouse keeper of Fayerweather Island. This girl-power picture book introduces a small heroine, who, with her can-do attitude and incredible spirit, is sure to inspire.

Compete for Shakespeare's best-loved plays and characters in a delightful card game that transports players to London's sixteenth-century theatre scene.Build the most valuable London theatre season by collecting characters from thirteen of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays. This illustrated card-based party game combines Shakespeare, drama, and money—it’s catnip for theatre buffs, language nerds, and book clubs.  Collect complete plays with all four of their leading characters. The wild cards can increase or decrease your fortune. If you fill in the missing word in the lines of dialog on the bottom of the cards at the end of the game, whether on your own sets of cards or others', you earn extra points for each correct quote. May the biggest Bard lover win!