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My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen
My Two Souths: Blending the Flavors of India into a Southern Kitchen

Asha Gomez · Running Press Book Publishers
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

"My Two Souths" takes readers on a culinary journey with Chef Asha Gomez, from her small village in southern India to her celebrated restaurants in Atlanta, and into her kitchen to share singular recipes that will enliven the tables of home cooks everywhere. In this cookbook debut,...
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The Thieves of Threadneedle Street: The Incredible True Story of the American Forgers Who Nearly Broke the Bank of England
The Thieves of Threadneedle Street: The Incredible True Story of the American Forgers Who Nearly Broke the Bank of England

Nicholas Booth · Pegasus Books
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

The greatest untold crime saga of the Victorian Era: the extraordinary true story of four American forgers who tried to steal five million dollars from the Bank of England. In the summer of 1873, four American forgers went on trial at the Old Bailey -- London's iconic law court -- for the greatest...
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The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money
The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money

William R. Kelly · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover

Today, we know that crime is often not just a matter of making bad decisions. Rather, there are a variety of factors that are implicated in much criminal offending, some fairly obvious like poverty, mental illness, and drug abuse and others less so, such as neurocognitive problems. Today,...
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Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane: A True Story of Victorian Law and Disorder: The First Unsolved Murder of the Victorian Age
Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane: A True Story of Victorian Law and Disorder: The First Unsolved Murder of the Victorian Age

Paul Thomas Murphy · Pegasus Books
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

A vivid and violent investigation into the first unsolved murder case of the Victorian Era, by the author of the New York Times Notable Book Shooting Victoria.On April 26th, 1871, a police constable walking one of London's remotest beats stumbled upon a brutalized young woman kneeling on a muddy...
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Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel
Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel

Tom Wainwright · PublicAffairs
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

This is a unique look into the huge and fascinating multi-billion dollar international drug industry. Rather than reporting it as a "war," Wainwight looked at the drug trade as a business, with a quarter billion customers and worldwide revenues of about $300 billion a year - with...
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Not My Father's Son: A Memoir
Not My Father's Son: A Memoir

Alan Cumming · Dey Street Books
Format: Hardcover

In his unique and engaging voice, the acclaimed actor of stage and screen shares the emotional story of his complicated relationship with his father and the deeply buried family secrets that shaped his life and career.A beloved star of stage, television, and film - "one of the most...
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Coming Back Together: A Guide to Successful Reintegration After Your Partner Returns from Military Deployment
Coming Back Together: A Guide to Successful Reintegration After Your Partner Returns from Military Deployment

Steven L. Sayers PhD · New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition
Format: Book

When a partner or spouse returns from war, it is a time of joy; but it is also a time of transition, challenges, and uncertainty. The truth is that the process of reintegration can last for years, and it can be a particularly difficult time for both returning heroes and their families....
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Soul at the White Heat: Inspiration, Obsession, and the Writing Life
Soul at the White Heat: Inspiration, Obsession, and the Writing Life

Joyce Carol Oates · Ecco
Pages: 390
Format: Print book

A new collection of critical and personal essays on writing, obsession, and inspiration from National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates."Why do we write?"With this question, Joyce Carol Oates begins an imaginative exploration of the writing...
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Essential First Steps for Parents of Children with Autism: Helping the Littlest Learners
Essential First Steps for Parents of Children with Autism: Helping the Littlest Learners

Lara Delmolino · Woodbine House; 1 edition
Format: Book

When autism is diagnosed or suspected in young children, overwhelmed parents wonder where to turn and how to begin helping their child. Drs. Delmolino and Harris, experienced clinicians and ABA therapists, eliminate the confusion and guesswork by outlining the pivotal steps parents can take...
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When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers
When the Church Was Young: Voices of the Early Fathers

Marcellino D'Ambrosio Ph.D. · Servant Books
Format: Book

If the word trinity isn’t in Scripture, why is it such an important part of our faith? And if the Bible can be interpreted in many ways, how do we know what to make of it? And who decided what should be in the Bible anyway? The Church Fathers provide the answers. These brilliant,...
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Dinner with Edward: A Story of an Unexpected Friendship
Dinner with Edward: A Story of an Unexpected Friendship

Isabel Vincent · Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pages: 213
Format: Print book

"I loved every moment of this book . . . Everyone deserves their own Edward--and everyone deserves to read this book." - Susannah Cahalan, bestselling author of Brain on Fire When Isabel meets Edward, both are at a crossroads: he wants to follow his late wife to the grave,...
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Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive
Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive

Allison Gilbert · Seal Press
Pages: 280
Format: Print book

Passed and Present is a one-of-a-kind guide for discovering creative and meaningful ways to keep the memory of loved ones alive. Inspiring and imaginative, this bona fide "how-to" manual teaches us how to remember those we miss most, no matter how long they've been gone. Passed...
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Lift Your Spirits: A Celebratory History of Cocktail Culture in New Orleans
Lift Your Spirits: A Celebratory History of Cocktail Culture in New Orleans

Elizabeth M Williams · Louisiana State University Press
Pages: 190
Format: Print book

The Sazerac, the Hurricane, and the absinthe glass of Herbsaint are among the many well-known creations native to New Orleans's longstanding drinking culture. But more than vehicles for alcohol, the cocktails and spirits that complement the city's culinary prowess are each a token...
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Tudors Versus Stewarts: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary, Queen of Scots
Tudors Versus Stewarts: The Fatal Inheritance of Mary, Queen of Scots

Linda Porter · St. Martin's Press; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

The war between the fertile Stewarts and the barren Tudors was crucial to the history of the British Isles in the sixteenth century. The legendary struggle, most famously embodied by the relationship between Elizabeth I and her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, was fuelled by three generations...
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Weight Watchers What to Cook Now: 300 Recipes for Every Kitchen
Weight Watchers What to Cook Now: 300 Recipes for Every Kitchen

Weight Watchers International. · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 394
Format: Print book

What are you going to eat tonight?Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, it's a question to tackle every day. And in Weight Watchers What To Cook Now, it's a question that's answered deliciously more than 300 ways, with great ideas for speedy...
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