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Carrie Mae Weems: Kitchen Table Series

Carrie Mae Weems · Damiani ; New York
Pages: 85
Format: Print book

Kitchen Table Series is the first publication dedicated solely to this early and important body of work by the American artist Carrie Mae Weems. The 20 photographs and 14 text panels that make up Kitchen Table Series tell a story of one woman's life, as conducted in the intimate setting...
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ASVAB AFQT For Dummies, with Online Practice Tests

Rod Powers · For Dummies; 2 edition
Format: Book

Your mission is an AFQT 99th percentile score emerge victorious! If youre hoping to enter the military, the ASVAB may be the most important test youll ever take. Your scores from the AFQT portion of the test determine your placement, and the minimum standards are rising along with increases...
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Patisserie at Home

Melanie Dupuis · Harperdesign
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

The ultimate French pastry and dessert cookbook, featuring 100 sumptuous, easy-to-master recipes, stunning full-color illustrations, and a breathtaking design that helps home cooks create the perfect dessert.In this essential baking bible, patissiere Melanie Dupuis and molecular gastronomist...
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The New York Times: 36 Hours, USA & Canada, East

Taschen. · Taschen
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Ease through the EastAdventures in Eastern North AmericaExploring the expanse of North America that looks toward the Atlantic Ocean means experiencing a kaleidoscope of picturesque towns, rural idylls, pulsating cities, and some of the most dramatic natural scenery on the continent. Such...
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Every Last Crumb: Paleo Bread and Beyond

Brittany Angell · Victory Belt Publishing
Format: Print book

Everybody loves bread! This fluffy, crusty favorite is a staple in so many cultures around the world, yet sadly, it is one of the first items people remove from their diet when they need or choose to transition to a gluten-free or Paleo diet. Many are left with a “dietary dent”...
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Learning to Program

Steven Foote · Addison-Wesley Professional; 1 edition
Format: Book

Everyone can benefit from basic programming skills–and after you start, you just might want to go a whole lot further.   Author Steven Foote taught himself to program, figuring out the best ways to overcome every obstacle. Now a professional web developer, he’ll help...
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Modern Pressure Cooking: More Than 100 Incredible Recipes and Time-Saving Techniques to Master Your Pressure Cooker

Bren Herrera · Page Street Pub Co
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Be Inspired in the Kitchen with Bren Herrera's Classic and Fusion RecipesFor Stovetop and Electric Pressure CookersPressure cooking is officially in, and who better to unveil the magic of the modern pressure cooker than chef and media personality Bren Herrera? Bren embodies the energy...
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All Things Dickinson

Wendy Martin Ph.D. · Greenwood
Pages: 1016
Format: Hardcover

While Emily Dickinson is one of the most widely studied American poets, some dimensions of her life and work are largely under-appreciated. This book provides the wider context necessary for a more complete understanding of Dickinson, presenting Dickinson's life and times as well as discussion...
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Praxis II Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 5001 Study Guide: Test Prep Manual for the Praxis II Multiple Subjects Exam

Praxis Elementary Education Test Prep · Cirrus Test Prep
Pages: 349
Format: Paperback

Cirrus Test Prep's Praxis II Elementary Education Multiple Subjects (5001) : Study Guide with Practice Test Questions will provide you with a detailed overview of the Praxis II 5001, so you know exactly what to expect on test day. We'll take you through all the concepts covered...
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Hannibal

Patrick Hunt · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

One of the greatest commanders of the ancient world brought vividly to life: Hannibal, the brilliant general who successfully crossed the Alps with his war elephants and brought Rome to its knees.Hannibal Barca of Carthage, born 247 BC, was one of the great generals of the ancient world....
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Basketball: Great Writing About America's Game

Alexander Wolff · Library of America
Pages: 500
Format: Hardcover

From the street game to March Madness to Jordan and LeBron, the greatest writing about the grit, grace, and glory of basketballMade in America, basketball is a sport that stirs a national passion, reaching fever pitch during the NCAA's March Madness and the NBA Finals. Masterfully assembled...
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How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents

Jimmy O. Yang · Da Capo Press
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Standup comic, actor and fan favorite from the popular HBO series Silicon Valley shares his memoir of growing up as a Chinese immigrant in California and making it in Hollywood."I turned down a job in finance to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. My dad thought I was crazy. But I figured...
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With the River on Our Face

EMMY PE?REZ · University of Arizona Press
Pages: 104
Format: eBook

Emmy Pérez's poetry collection With the River on Our Face flows through the Southwest and the Texas borderlands to the river's mouth in the Rio Grande Valley/El Valle. The poems celebrate the land, communities, and ecology of the borderlands through lyric and narrative utterances,...
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The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies

Nasha Winters · Chelsea Green Publishing
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover

The Optimal Terrain Ten Protocol to Reboot Cellular Health Since the beginning of the twentieth century, cancer rates have increased exponentially -- now affecting almost 50 percent of the American population. Conventional treatment continues to rely on chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation...
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