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Dog's best friend: annals of the dog-human relationship
Par Mark Derr. 1997
Traces the history of the bond between dogs and humans from nomads' relationship with wolves to the contemporary family's domesticated…
pets. Discusses a wide variety of dogs and their contributions throughout the ages. Contains many anecdotes and recommends ways to improve situations for dogsHow bats see in the dark
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes from nearby stationary objects…
and moving insects--to move about safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6Mastering 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 meatSummers with the bears: six seasons in the Minnesota woods
Par Jack Becklund. 1999
The author recalls leaving Florida in 1988 to live in the backwoods of Minnesota, where he and his wife befriended…
an orphaned black bear cub and became intimately acquainted with nine more bears over the next six years. Describes the couple's extraordinary experiences with their ursine friends. 1999101 questions & answers about backyard wildlife
Par Ann Squire. 1996
The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by all the wild creatures she found in her backyard…
when she moved to a large home in the country. In chapters on birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles, she describes the habits of such wildlife as owls, butterflies, spiders, rabbits, snails, and frogs. For grades 3-6Les 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 handThe 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 dessertsMastering 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. [SDMPreserving 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. 1999One dough, fifty cookies: baking favorite and festive cookies in a snap
Par Leslie Pendleton. 1998
Former food editor of Gourmet magazine provides a recipe and instructions for one large master batch of butter cookie dough.…
Each of the fifty recipes for distinctly flavored cookies that follows calls for one half of the master dough. Covers spritz, icebox, rolled or cutout, drop, and bar formsExploding ants: amazing facts about how animals adapt
Par Joanne Settel. 1984
In order to survive, Settel writes, animals sometimes do things that seem gross to humans. She describes how caterpillars, ants,…
birds, frogs, and other creatures find food, shelter, and safety by doing such things as swallowing whole animals, eating waste droppings, or drinking blood. For grades 4-7. 1999Two puppies
Par Jane Stern. 1998
The married authors describe a hellish two years with a puppy very unlike the other Bullmastiffs they've owned. In contrast,…
they discuss the early years of a well-behaved dog bred and trained to be a guide dog. Also includes tips on selecting, training, and caring for puppies. Some strong language. 1998Tall and tasty: fruit trees
Par Meredith Hughes. 2000
Spill the beans and pass the peanuts: legumes
Par Meredith Hughes. 1999
Pack of two: the intricate bond between people and dogs
Par Caroline Knapp. 1998
The author ponders about emotional bonds between dogs and people using her own experience with Lucille, a young Shepherd-mix. Explores…
sentiments and expectations about canines by noting animal behavior and past history with humans. Muses on the use of dogs as companions and agents of healingHow fish swim
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting the needs of the particular species. Describes physical adaptations suited to…
various styles of locomotion--the bending bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of squid. For grades 3-6