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On writing: a memoir of the craft
Par Stephen King. 2000
Prolific, bestselling horror novelist describes his writing technique and gives tips for aspiring authors. King also discusses pertinent events from…
his childhood and tells of the near-fatal accident in 1999, when he was hit by a truck while taking his daily walk. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2000Come back, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Level 2 Ser.)
Par Peggy Parish. 1995
Amelia Bedelia cannot keep a job because she does exactly as she is instructed. For example, as an office clerk…
Amelia jumps up and down on letters that she is asked to stamp. For K-3Mastering the art of French cooking: v. 2
Par Julia Child. 1970
In this companion to Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1 (BR 12229), the authors offer "Americans, working with…
American ingredients," the opportunity to create additional French cuisine. Here they concentrate on the expansion of basic dishes in seven areas, including soups, breads, meats, chicken, and dessertsFull of beans
Par Brooke Dojny. 1996
Dojny describes various types of beans, debunks the old concept that beans have to be soaked overnight, and offers seventy-five…
recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, and main dishes--both with and without meatNeale S. Godfrey's ultimate kids' money book
Par Neale Godfrey. 1998
Introduces money as a form of social exchange--from the concept of barter to an overview of financial dealings that involve…
currency. Explains personal spending--budgeting, banking, checking and savings accounts, and using a credit card. Presents stocks and investments in simplified terms. For grades 4-7Number the stars: A Newbery Award Winner
Par Lois Lowry. 1989
For ten-year-old Annemarie, life in occupied Copenhagen in 1943 is not much changed by the war--until the Nazi persecution of…
Danish Jews begins. Annemarie's family helps a Jewish friend by having her pose as Annemarie's dead sis- ter. When a packet must be taken to the captain of a ship smuggling Jews to Sweden, Annemarie learns that being brave means "not thinking about the dangers. Just thinking about what you must do." For grades 3-6 and older readers. Newbery Medal. 1989Les meilleures recettes au tofu: une cuisine santé réinventée
Par Wendy Sweetser. 2017
"Le tofu est un des nombreux produits dérivés du soja, le haricot miracle qui a révolutionné toute l'alimentation occidentale. Fait…
de lait de soja caillé, le tofu est un aliment simple aux innombrables propriétés; sa richesse en protéines et sa faible teneur en matières grasses, en calories et en cholestérol en font un substitut de la viande idéal. Les bénéfices du tofu pour la santé sont si nombreux qu'ils en font l'aliment par excellence à utiliser régulièrement. Mais la cuisine au tofu a longtemps été synonyme de plats fades, ennuyeux et réservés aux végétariens. Ce livre présente enfin le tofu sous son jour le plus éclatant grâce à des recettes audacieuses, originales et tout simplement délicieuses. Inspirées de toutes les cuisines du monde, les recettes contenues dans ce livre marient le tofu aux viandes, aux volailles, aux poissons et aux fruits de mer, de même qu'aux fruits, aux légumes et au riz [...]" -- 4e de couvMills says he ate out a lot as a college student, until he drained his savings and was forced into…
the kitchen. In a panic, he called Mom for help. She compiled these simple recipes, with tips and warnings for preparing them. She provided suggestions for basic staples--spices, canned goods, and utensils--to have on handLe journaliste et le meurtrier
Par Michael Finkel. 2006
En février 2002, Michael Finkel, grand reporter courageux au prestigieux New York Times et star montante du journalisme américain, est…
limogé de son poste pour avoir berné les lecteurs [...]. Réfugié chez lui dans le Montana, Finkel attend avec angoisse d'être cloué publiquement au pilori dans le journal par son rédacteur en chef quand un journaliste de L'Oregonian lui apprend qu'un Témoin de Jéhovah narcissique appelé Christian Longo, recherché pour le meurtre [...] et se faisant passer pour Michael Finkel, grand reporter au New York Times , vient d'être arrêté par le FBI sur une plage de Cancun, au Mexique. Ce livre est le récit extraordinaire et terrifiant, construit comme un thriller, de la dérive infernale de ce jeune Américain de la middle-class, happé par une spirale d'échecs, de faillites, de mensonges à sa famille et de meurtres pour lesquels il sera condamné en 2003 à la peine de mort. Tout au long de sa reconstitution minutieuse et captivante de la vie et des crimes de Christian Longo, Michael Finkel est à la recherche d'un scoop, d'un élément ou d'une vérité que le meurtrier aurait dissimulée lors de son procès. Il la trouvera. -- 4e de couvThe only math book you'll ever need: Practical, Step-by-step Solutions To Everyday Math Problems
Par Stanley Kogelman. 1994
A practical guide for "adults who want to deal effectively with the math in their lives." Explains mathematics for financial…
planning and income tax purposes, making consumer decisions, household budgeting, home projects, cooking, recreation, and moreAcademic duty
Par Donald Kennedy. 1997
Examines a range of challenges facing the modern university in the United States. Addresses such issues as teaching versus research,…
waning budgets, ethical concerns, and cultural conflicts. Calls for a renewed commitment to academic responsibility within the campus communityThe art of cooking for the diabetic
Par Mary Hess. 1978
Revised edition containing information on diabetes and its management, based on 1994 recommendations of the American Diabetes Association. Includes advice…
on exercise, alcohol, dining out, and eating while traveling; recipes for soups, breads, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheese, yogurt, pastas, and dessertsThe authors, both editors, offer suggestions on ways to improve writing skills. Includes sections on spelling, punctuation, usage and grammar,…
and perennial problems such as hyphenated compound words and numbers. Answers, including explanations, are given for all exercisesMastering the art of French cooking: v. 1
Par Julia Child. 1961
Classic cookbook, originally written in 1961, offering advice and recipes for beginners and experienced cooks. Presents step-by-step instructions for each…
recipe, with special attention to basic recipes that are the backbone of French cuisine. Discusses equipment and the buying and handling of ingredients. Companion to Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2 (BR 12230)Le livre de la cuisine thaïlandaise
Par Hilaire Walden. 1995
Une bonne introduction à cette cuisine qui ressemble beaucoup à la chinoise. Comprend des renseignements détaillés sur les ingrédients et…
la préparation des plats. Pour chaque étape de réalisation des recettes, on trouve des instructions claires. [SDMLa pierre de Rosette
Par Robert Solé. 1999
Consumer rites: the buying & selling of American holidays
Par Leigh Schmidt. 1995
A social study of the origin and evolution of U.S. holidays into highly commercialized events that clash with religious practices…
and the original intent. Includes chapters on Christmas and Easter, and covers Mother's, Father's, and St. Valentine's Days, as well as Halloween. Provides brief information on recent innovations such as Kwanzaa and Earth DayLoaves of fun: a history of bread with activities and recipes from around the world
Par Elizabeth Harbison. 1997
This history of bread begins in Asia in 73,000 B.C. and continues through Mesopotamia and Switzerland, then on to Egypt…
and Europe, and finally to America in the 1600s. Recipes interspersed throughout the history include drop biscuits, challah, Amish friendship bread, French bread, and Sally Lunn bread. For grades 4-7America's library: the story of the Library of Congress, 1800-2000
Par James Conaway. 2000
A history of this cultural institution--often considered the world's greatest library--and the thirteen Librarians of Congress who guided its development.…
Discusses its transformation from modest legislative resource to the vast national library of the United States. Describes some of the variety found in its diverse collection of over 115 million items. 2000Preserving for all seasons
Par Anne Gardon. 1999
A guide to canning and pickling fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Offers recipes for every season with creative…
suggestions for using the products. Includes directions for preparing pears in wine, Indian chutney, Chinese pickles, and other unusual concoctions. 1999