WINNER of the GOLD Medal from the 2023 Independent Publisher Book Awards Toast to the good life with the Red Rocker’s best cocktail recipes! Sammy Hagar may be best known as the former frontman of the iconic band Van Halen. His fans know him as the Red Rocker and as the songwriter behind hits like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” However, music is just one of his passions. Sammy is a businessman, a connoisseur of great cocktails, and the creator of Cabo Wabo Tequila, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rums, and—along with his good friend and celebrity restaurateur Guy Fieri—a line of Santo Tequilas and Mezquila. He created Cabo Wabo Cantinas and Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grills so people could hang out with their friends and families, have a few drinks, laugh, and enjoy the good times and unique cultures of the places he enjoys most—and the recipes in Sammy’s Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites from the Red Rocker reflect those differences. In addition to bartending basics and cocktail foundations, chapters include: Splash of Aloha! – Hawaii’s coolest cocktails Mas Tequila – South of the Border cocktails Sinful Signatures – VIP, Vegas–inspired cocktails Tinseltown Twists with Cleveland Pre-Funk – an original mix of Hollywood and Cleveland’s best cocktails Encore – More of Sammy’s personal favorite cocktails Enjoy drinks such as the Coconut Mojito, Maui Mama, Tiki Swizzle, Blanco Gimlet, Coco Loco, Coronarita, Santo Oaxaca, Santa Paloma, Brazilian Kiss, Vojito, Strawberry Surf, and Black & Blue Lemonade, and more!
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plan gives you the whole story about anti-inflammatory eating, good intestinal flora, and how to change your lifestyle. Professor and legendary surgeon Stig Bengmark reveals his secrets in this beautifully illustrated, scientifically rigorous guide to living a longer, healthier life. Stig Bengmark is one of the foremost innovators and visionaries in Swedish medicine. After a long and celebrated career in medicine, as he found himself approaching old age, he realized there was no single source out there that could tell him how to simply live healthily. When a discovery is made in the field of nutritional research, fad diets arise, gain momentum, and ultimately get discarded by the public when the next discovery is made - but what does it all mean? Which dietary advice is sound, and which is based on conjecture? In The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plan, you will find the answer to questions such as: - How do I make sense of anti-inflammatory eating? - What is chronic inflammation, and how can I tell if I have it? - Do I have to stop eating everything that's tasty in order to live a healthy life? - Should my plate be colour-coded? - What are synbiotics? - What is durra and how can it help me? - How can I set myself up for success when grocery shopping? - Should I want to diet? - Is it possible to lose weight without falling into dangerous restrictions or gaining it all back later? - What good, if any, does exercise even do? - Keto, gluten-free or intermittent fasting - which way of eating is the best, and do I have to choose? For over 30 years professor Stig Bengmark has researched the impact of gut bacteria on general health. He knew of - and applied to his own life! - the benefits of anti-inflammatory eating well before news of it broke to mass audiences. At 90 years old he still lectures, writes and works. Now, his revolution has finally come. In The Anti-Inflammatory Diet Plan-the culmination of his life's work, beautifully illustrated by Sebastian Wadsted-Stig Bengmark shares the results of his research along with all his best advice, easy-to-follow strategy guides and practical recipes to help you make the right choices for you, your body and your lifestyle. In the end, it comes down to nothing less than longevity. Everyone can choose health. Your body, mind and immune system will thank you - as will your grandchildren!
Delicious dishes inspired by Netflix's award-winning hit The Crown. Anglophiles, royalists, and binge watchers rejoice! Recipes for Royals is the culinary companion fans of The Crown have been clamoring for since the gripping historical drama first graced their television screens. Immerse yourself in the intrigue, history, and splendor of The Crown with foods inspired by the show and the real-life royals themselves. Now, you can enjoy the seasonal favorites, perfectly prepared wild game, and decadent chocolate desserts that have delighted Queen Elizabeth's family for decades. Discover 75 delectable recipes in the traditions of Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, and Commonwealth countries far and wide, including: One Night in Kenya SoupThe Iron Lady's KedgereeMushroom Risotto Fit for a PrinceLife-Changing Orange DuckThe Queen's Chocolate Perfection PieMénage à Trois MousseWill's Favorite Chocolate Biscuit Cake With effortless recipes and interesting tidbits from inside the monarchy, Recipes for Royals is more than just a mouthwatering cookbook-it's a regal keepsake.
Why Is the Middle East Entering a âNew Era?â? Is It a New Dawn? Is It a Setting Sun? In the third decade of the twenty-first century, the Middle East is entering a new era. A multifaceted and intricate equilibrium will write the next chapter of this region. The new era we are entering is fraught with challenges and full of opportunities. The new era is both defined by, and a result of, a combination of ancient and modern, domestic, regional, and international processes. Iran and Turkey each strive to position themselves as the regional superpower. In parallel, the people of the region struggle to overcome increasing domestic challenges. These developments, combined with an escalating struggle over path, identity, and direction, could result in a new model of statehood in the Arab world. While some countries take the turbulent path toward a possible new statehood model, others are fighting for their sovereignty and survival. All of this is occurring while Western hegemony in the Middle East is coming to an end and the Eastern giants are on the rise. Acclaimed Middle East expert, an Israeli fluent in Arabic, English, and Hebrew, Avi Melamed has a proven exceptional record of foreseeing the evolution of events in the Middle East and their impact on a local and regional level. In this book, Melamed takes you on a fascinating eye-opening journey through the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East in the third decade of the twenty first century. He challenges common Western concepts, narratives, and theories. And he provides predictions about some of the most central regional issues of the day. Using primarily sources from the region, Avi Melamed provides a professional, rare insiderâ¿s view and clearly and insightfully contextualizes current regional events. Inside The Middle East: Entering a New Era provides the knowledge and tools to connect the dots. This distinct understanding allows the reader to build a multidimensional picture of the geopolitical reality of the Middle East today and provides an unparalleled foundation for navigating the events of tomorrow.
If you had to fix the past, could you change the outcome and outrun your destiny? Or is fate preordained?
Sexual harassment is in the news almost every day. Countless women have been intimidated into silence or their careers and lives have been ruined because they refused to submit to unwanted sexual advances. Yet, sexual harassment coupled with corruption is not singularly an American affliction. It's an ancient disease, a truly universal tale. Dr. Raana Mahmood's story, Courage to Stay No, is a narrative of standing up against sexual corruption in her home country of Pakistan. It epitomizes the courage, audacity, and determination required to resist becoming a victim in a culture that places little value on divorced women. One that openly allows men to have a second, a third, and a fourth wife, all at a man's pleasure. After escaping from her husband's physical, verbal, and emotional abuse with her young son in tow, Dr. Mahmood filed for divorce and took up residency as gynecologist at a nearby hospital. After facing years of harassment from her colleagues for being a working woman, and suffering a nervous breakdown because of the vitriol, Dr. Mahmood eventually received a grant of asylum from the United States, where she became an advocate for other women looking to escape domestic violence and an inspiration to those suffering in silence. In the vein of Reading Lolita in Tehran and Infidel, Courage to Say No is a remarkable and empowering story for our times.
"e;Bernie Schein is the funniest man alive, or so he has dogmatically maintained during the burdensome decades I have known him. . . . [He is] by turns hysterically funny, wildly neurotic, uniquely sensitive, and heartbreakingly honest."e;-Pat ConroyPat Conroy, the bestselling author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini among many other books, was beloved by millions of readers. Bernie Schein was his best friend from the time they met in a high-school pickup basketball game in Beaufort, South Carolina, until Conroy's death in 2016.Both were popular but also outsiders as a Jew and a Catholic military brat in the small-town Bible-Belt South, and they bonded. Wiseass and smart aleck, loudmouths both, they shared an ebullient sense of humor and romanticism, were mesmerized by the highbrow and reveled in the low, and would sacrifice entire evenings and afternoons to endless conversation. As young teachers in the Beaufort area and later in Atlanta, they were activists in the civil rights struggle and against institutional racism and bigotry. Bernie knew intimately the private family story of the Conroys and his friend's difficult relationship with his Marine Corps colonel father that Pat would draw on repeatedly in his fiction.A love letter and homage, and a way to share the Pat he knew, this book collects Bernie's cherished memories about the gregarious, welcoming, larger-than-life man who remained his best friend, even during the years they didn't speak. It offers a trove of insights and anecdotes that will be treasured by Pat Conroy's many devoted fans.
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60 delectable Swedish desserts perfect for sweetening up any holiday celebration!In Swedish culture, few things conjure up the spirit of Christmas like making and wrapping toffee. In fact, candy is just as important to Christmas as decorations, presents, and food.With the help of food creator and cookbook writer Lena Söderström, confectioners can now widen their repertoire and find new Christmas candy hits. There are of course old favorites like toffee, fudge, and nougat, but there are some unexpected flavorings and fun twists, too. All the recipes are simple and clear and are accompanied by inspirational pictures. So start playing your favorite Christmas music, put on your apron, and break out the sugar-because with Lena Söderström's help, Christmas will be better than ever!
A happy, healthy way to lose weight! Finally, a cookbook that consists of realistically healthy meals with great flavors and portions that leave you satisfied. Author Claire Gallam is a food writer and recipe developer who has worked to provide a full range of recipes—from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to salads, cocktails, and even dessert—each of which includes nutritional information and a calorie count to help make weight management easier. Every delicious recipe and refreshing cocktail is less than three hundred calories, so you can keep those pounds off while still enjoying your favorite foods. No matter what your skill in the kitchen, every recipe comes with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to make cooking fun again. Sample these satisfying dishes: Prosciutto wrapped skewers with cantaloupe and arugulaDark cherry sangriaCajun fish tacosChicken salad stuffed applesRoasted strawberry ice cream Getting yourself back on track doesn’t have to be a chore. Enjoy yourself as you make wholesome meals in the comfort of your own kitchen that will lead to a happy, healthier you. Forget dieting; start eating with the Eat Skinny, Be Skinny cookbook!
75 deliciously healthier recipes for any day of the week! At the age of 26, Breeana's husband was suddenly and unexpectedly diagnosed with severe heart failure. Following his diagnosis, she set out to regain his health—which she succeeded in doing by completely revamping their diets. In these pages is the story of how Breanna cured her husband, and seventy-five of the clean and delicious, gluten- and dairy-free recipes that helped her do so. Recipes include: Sweet Potato Breakfast SlidersBBQ Chicken Zucchini Noodle BowlMango-Mint Salsa with Cucumber ChipsHoney Cornbread with JalapenosRoasted Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus DipShrimp and Kale Fettucine in a Cauliflower Cream SauceSloppy Joe Stuffed Baked Potatoes The first step was to throw out everything in the refrigerator, go grocery shopping, and dedicate one hundred percent of her time, energy, and passion. She wanted to create healthy, nutrient-filled recipes to heal her husband’s heart, but would also taste gourmet and savory. Flash forward one year and her husband not only no longer needs a heart transplant, but also is healthier than he has been in his entire life, and his heart is within normal range—the results are tried and true! Food had truly saved his life.
The Atlas of World War II traces the course of the conflict chronologically by showing each major campaign as a full-color map, further illustrated by archive action pictures. Skillfully bringing to life the human experience of war with eyewitness accounts of the struggle, this book presents the political and strategic conditions that led to the war, offering a unique insight into military operations and tactics. World War II remains a topic of fascination and study, and this book is an ideal addition to the shelves of all interested readers.
Pasta night has never been easier! 75 delicious recipes for the whole family. Super Easy Pasta! offers 75 easy recipes for all your favorite pasta dishes. Whether you like to prepare dinner on the stovetop or in your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or oven, there are plenty of delicious options here. Find recipes such as: Easy Tomato Alfredo ChickenPasta PrimaveraBow-Tie Pasta with Peas and BaconMostaccioliMeatless Lasagna Roll-upsSpinach Cheese ManicottiCreamy Baked ZitiInstant Pasta à la MariaSausage TortelliniRicotta Gnocchi with Spinach SauceShrimp with Sun-Dried TomatoesAnd more! These recipes use ingredients that are inexpensive and easy to find at your local grocery store. With each recipe, you'll find the approximate prep time (usually 15 minutes or less) and cooking time, so you'll know exactly what you're getting into before you start. Icons on the top of each recipe page indicate whether the dish requires a slow cooker, Instant Pot, stovetop, or oven. With vegetarian, beef, chicken, and seafood options, there's something here for everyone!
75 one-pan recipes made with just a handful of ingredients! When you're looking for quick, easy, delicious meals, the sheet pan is your best friend. You can make a complete meal—including protein, vegetables, and a starch—using only one pan, and wind up with a fabulous meal. And in this book, Sarah Anne Jones shares recipes that only require five ingredients (plus a few staples, like common herbs and spices), so shopping is a breeze, too. With recipes for every diet and taste, Sheet Pan 5‑Ingredient Cookbook will inspire you to get in the kitchen . . . knowing you won't have to stay there washing dishes late into the night. Find recipes such as:Garlic Herb Pork TenderloinSteak FajitasSpinach-Stuffed ChickenProsciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Kale and PotatoesStuffed Poblano PeppersGnocchi and VegetablesChipotle-Lime ShrimpPeach Raspberry PiePineapple Upside Down CakeBlueberry Vanilla GranolaRaspberry Blackberry Sheet Pan PancakesAnd more!Whether you need inspiration for a quick weeknight meal, a special Sunday brunch, or a sweet treat, you’ll find it all here.
Plant-Based Comfort Food Classics contains only the best selection of amazingly tasty recipes that will make your family and friends fall in love with all these new yet comforting tastes. Guests at your vegan dinner party will talk about these recipes for years to come! Plant-Based Comfort Food Classics has you covered from soups, salads, and spreads to main dishes and cakes. You can even find a whole selection of dreamy no bake desserts and a barbecue and Christmas special. Recipes include: ⢠Curried chickpea and avocado salad ⢠Crispy âfishâ? fingers ⢠Meaty lentil balls ⢠Heavenly cabbage rolls ⢠Savory filled pancakes ⢠Lentil and vegetable pie ⢠Baked onions with creamy lemony mushroom filling ⢠Dreamy no-bake chocolate cherry cake ⢠Carrot and peanut butter brownies ⢠Decadent pull-apart cinnamon bread ⢠Black pudding sausages ⢠And more! The recipes in the book are doable and affordable and are made with familiar ingredients that you can find in your local grocery storeâ¿no fancy, complicated, and expensive ingredient lists! The dishes are home-style, flavorful, and filling. With sixty-four delicious recipes and beautiful, full-color photographs, Plant-Based Comfort Food Classics is the perfect cookbook for all of your friends, whether theyâ¿re vegan or not! Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. Weâ¿ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
"Destined to have readers squirming in their seats. Terrifying from beginning to end." -Willow Rose, international bestselling author of the Emma Frost series, on The Clinic Abi Ansel is not the most confident woman in the world; in fact, she might be the least. She's a perpetually anxious, constantly awkward woman with nervousness in her blood. She is unlucky in love, and everything else, but she's trying her best to change that. The problem is that every new boyfriend makes life that much harder, and every new date sends her one step closer to giving up on men altogether. And in Robert Marlowe, a blind date who is as awkward as she is, Abi may have finally gone one man too far. After a sweaty, awkward encounter with the wide-eyed, nervous hopeful, Abi's life changes forever. She discovers that Robert is her new next-door neighbor-his beaming, hopeful grin waiting for her every morning and every night. If that wasn't weird enough, she suspects that he's spying on her, that he's up to no good late at night, and that he's behind the gruesome murders gripping her small town. Abi is scared. The police won't help, her grandmother, whom she lives with, is oblivious, and she doesn't have anyone else to turn to. But not everything is as it seems, and there is something even darker and more insidious at play that Abi never saw coming.Neighborhood Watch is a comically dark thriller filled with unexpected twists and turns.
Mathew Brady and his team of assistants risked their lives to capture up-close images of the fury of the American Civil War and its aftermath. This book chronicles the events of the war by showcasing thousands of portraits of the combatants, the sick, the dead, the dying, and documenting the infrastructure of the war machine itself.
Intimate, in-depth portraits, interviews, and essays of America's black leaders-from the founding of the nation and Frederick Douglass to the 2008 presidential race and Barack Obama.
30 step-by-step tie-dye projects with full color photos perfect for crafting fun at home! Add bursts of color and creativity to your days with simply sensational tie-dye! With 30 fun projects to choose from, everyone will find something they love. You can master the classic tie-dye T-shirt but also go beyond the basic to discover new patterns, techniques, and possibilities for DIY clothing, accessories, and home decor. Step-by-step directions and full-color photos guide you to beautiful results with less mess. With this book, learn to make tie-dye:T-shirtsSkirtsDressesLeggingsSweatshirtsScarvesBaby onesiesBucket HatsHeadbands and ScrunchiesSocksShoesDrawstring BackpacksDog Collars and LeashesPillowsDuvet coversCurtainsTowelsGarden flagsAnd More!Get your best tie-dye results ever with expert tips on choosing dyes, perfecting patterns, and making colors last. DIY Tie-Dye fills the tie-dye process with ease, imagination, and enjoyment for all ages!
Buckle Up and Get Your Kicks on Route 66! Originally paved in the 1920s, the 2,451 miles of Route 66 have been a staple of the American Road Trip and have become an iconic thread running through the life, history, and culture of America. Spanning a total of eight states and stretching from Chicago all the way to the Pacific Ocean, Route 66 was appropriately named the "Mother Road" by John Steinbeck. An icon of American Folklore, Route 66 details slew of old gas stations, restaurants, diners, rest stops, and other attractions. Each must-see vestige is peppered with the history of the area. Route 66: Ghost Towns and Roadside Relics takes the reader along the whole length pf the most iconic stretch of road in the world. The book brings the essence of the Mother Road to life as it swings by nostalgic towns, faded motels, vintage gas stations, dilapidated signs, and famous landmarks on the route. So buckle up and Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
"A disturbing, unsettling novel . . . if it had been published in English soon after its first appearance in Italian (1968), the name of Giorgio De Maria would be well-known, his novels and stories mentioned in the context of J.G. Ballard, Anna Kavan, Shirley Jackson or Robert Aickman."—Lisa Tuttle, Nebula Award winner and author of Gabriel, Windhaven, and The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross.Before an untimely mental breakdown cut short his two-decade career, Giorgio De Maria distinguished himself as one of Italy's most unique and eccentric weird fiction masters. With a background in the post-war literary culture of Turin -- Italy's urbane but eerie "city of black magic" -- De Maria drew inspiration from the Turinese underbelly of occultism, secret societies and radical politics. His writing coincided with the decade of terrorist violence known to Italians as the Years of Lead; the outcome was a weird fiction suffused with panic, rage, trauma, paranoia and meditations on antisocial hubris. In 1978, he told an interviewer: "...I think that the dimension of the fantastic, as much as this may seem paradoxical, is the most fitting one to express a reality as complex as ours today." De Maria's debut novel, The Transgressionists (1968) portrays a cell of malicious telepaths who meet in the cafés and jazz clubs of 1960s Turin to plot world domination. After experiencing the worst of their power, an embittered office clerk resolves to join them and prove himself worthy to share in their villainy. He cultivates twisted mindfulness techniques to awaken his inner sociopath. He fights off predatory phantoms that seem maddeningly drawn to him. He prepares for the dangerous "Great Leap" which will make him into a fully-fledged Transgressionist. But could his megalomania strain relations with his fiancee? Will he sacrifice love in his quest for omnipotence?The other works in this volume are no less surreal and startling. The Secret Death of Joseph Dzhugashvili (1976) gives us a nightmarish fantasy Soviet Union, where a dissident poet finds himself trapped in a psychological experiment conducted by Stalin himself. In "The End of Everydayism," a group of futuristic artists begin using corpses as a medium -- with violent, unforeseen results. The antihero of "General Trebisonda" is a possibly insane commander who prepares for a war crime in an eerily deserted fortress. Available in English for the first time, this collection contains two novellas, two short stories and a dystopian teleplay, The Appeal, which the post-cyberpunk novelist Andrea Vaccaro has lauded as "worthy of the best episodes of Black Mirror." Meanwhile, an introduction by translator Ramon Glazov offers a detailed account of De Maria's background, creative context and thoroughly unusual life.
Welcome to a landscape of ancient evil . . . with stories by masters of horror Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, H. P. Lovecraft, M. R. James, Ramsey Campbell, Storm Constantine, Christopher Fowler, Alison Littlewood, Kim Newman, Reggie Oliver, Michael Marshall Smith, Karl Edward Wagner, and more! The darkness that endures beneath the earth . . . the disquiet that lingers in the woodland surrounding a forgotten path . . . those ancient traditions and practices that still cling to standing stone circles, earthworks, and abandoned buildings; elaborate rituals that invoke elder gods or nature deities; the restless spirits and legendary creatures that remain connected to a place or object, or exist in deep wells and lonely pools of water, waiting to ensnare the unwary traveler . . . These concepts have been the archetypes of horror fiction for decades, but in recent years they have been given a name: Folk Horror. This type of storytelling has existed for more than a century. Authors Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, H. P. Lovecraft, and M. R. James all published fiction that had it roots in the notion of the supernatural being linked to objects or places “left behind.” All four writers are represented in this volume with powerful, and hopefully unfamiliar, examples of their work, along with newer exponents of the craft such as Ramsey Campbell, Storm Constantine, Christopher Fowler, Alison Littlewood, Kim Newman, Reggie Oliver, and many others. Illustrated with the atmospheric photography of Michael Marshall Smith, the stories in The Mammoth Book of Folk Horror tap into an aspect of folkloric tradition that has long been dormant, but never quite forgotten, while the depiction of these forces as being in some way “natural” in no way detracts from the sense of nameless dread and escalating horror that they inspire . . .
Learn the little-known history of the turning-point battle of Kings Mountain, one of the most decisive American victories in the Revolutionary War. The Battle of Kings Mountain was the most remarkable, unexpected, and unorthodox patriot victory of supreme importance that was fought during the course of the American Revolution. The victors of Kings Mountain were South Carolina, Virginia, and North Carolina Backcountry volunteers (including men from today’s Tennessee) of a ghost army that suddenly materialized practically out of thin air from both sides of the Appalachian Mountains on its own and without authorization from the Continental Congress or Continental officers. To defend their farms and families and the land they loved, on October 7, 1780, this ad hoc force of Backcountry volunteers from remote settlements across the frontier suddenly descended upon a well-trained and well-equipped force of more than one thousand Royal Provincial and Loyalist troops, who defiantly made their last stand on the summit of Kings Mountain, after having been caught by surprise. During one of the hardest fought and bloodiest battles of the American Revolution, this one-sided (the entire enemy force—the vital left wing of Lord Charles Cornwallis’ Army—was killed, wounded, and captured) patriot victory at Kings Mountain was a major turning point of not only the war in the South, but also of the American Revolution. Ironically, no battle of the American Revolution more forcefully demonstrated the lethal effectiveness of Southern militia and the future surreal horrors of America’s first civil war. This decisive battle in northwest South Carolina was fought between fellow Americans, including not only neighbors but also relatives, even fathers and sons, nearly three-quarters of a century before the Battles of First Manassas, Antietam, and Gettysburg, when young Americans once again slaughtered each other for what they believed was right. When it appeared at the time that the war in South Carolina had been lost to the British, the patriots of Kings Mountain rose splendidly to the challenge to win an amazing success that best personified the essence and spirit of the revolution, which the victors kept alive during one of the darkest periods of the American Revolution. Most importantly, the dramatic patriot victory at Kings Mountain on October 7, 1781 helped to set the stage and pave the way for the surrender of Cornwallis’ Army at Yorktown only a year later, which was an event that all but ended the war and ensured the independence of a new nation.
The days and years will flash past before you know it—this beautiful gift is more than just a journal; it is a lifelong keepsake any mother will cherish forever. As an expecting or new mama, you can't be expected to organize and scrapbook every time something exciting happens! But we know you'll want to keep the memories fresh. This journal to the rescue—with simple prompts, questions, and spots to paste in photos or other items, there is no need to stress, mama! A well-seasoned mother herself, Jennifer knows exactly what's important and what you'll wish you wrote down a decade ago, and has compiled these years of expertise so it's all at your fingertips. This journal is divided into the following sections: Anticipation—This section covers everything having to do with the pregnancy, from the moment it was discovered to how it was announced, how the pregnancy went, baby showers, hopes and dreams...Arrival—Giving birth! When and where the action started, the race to the hospital, who was there and how it went, first moments together... Adjustment—What a special yet crazy time for both parents and babies; capture the early days and weeks as a parent, adjusting to that role, and the baby adjusting to life...Adventures—Pretty much everything else! A perfect gift for any expectant mama to forever remember this breathtaking journey.
An award-winning historian on the transformative year in the sixties that continues to reverberate in our lives and politics—for readers of Heather Cox Richardson.If 1968 marked a turning point in a pivotal decade, 1964—or rather, the long 1964, from JFK’s assassination in November 1963 to mid-1965—was the time when the sixties truly arrived. It was then that the United States began a radical shift toward a much more inclusive definition of “American,” with a greater degree of equality and a government actively involved in social and economic improvement.It was a radical shift accompanied by a cultural revolution. The same month Bob Dylan released his iconic ballad “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” January 1964, President Lyndon Johnson announced his War on Poverty. Spurred by the civil rights movement and a generation pushing for change, the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the Immigration and Nationality Act were passed during this period. This was a time of competing definitions of freedom. Freedom from racism, freedom from poverty. White youth sought freedoms they associated with black culture, captured imperfectly in the phrase “sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll.” Along with freedom from racist oppression, black Americans sought the opportunities associated with the white middle class: “white freedom.” Women challenged rigid gender roles. And in response to these freedoms, the changing mores, and youth culture, the contrary impulse found political expression in such figures as Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, proponents of what was presented as freedom from government interference. Meanwhile, a nonevent in the Tonkin Gulf would accelerate the nation's plunge into the Vietnam tragedy.In narrating 1964’s moment of reckoning, when American identity began to be reimagined, McElvaine ties those past battles to their legacy today. Throughout, he captures the changing consciousness of the period through its vibrant music, film, literature, and personalities.
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What might we learn about our own human natures from the friskiness of a young goat, the focus of a hawk, the transformation of a butterfly, or the hibernation of a bear?How can animals—through their natural and cultural histories—offer us ideas that could help us better understand ourselves, navigate a relationship, or change an aspect of our lives? Do the animals that we admire or fear reveal something about us? What about the animals who appear in our dreams, visions, and creative inspirations? These are some of the questions addressed in Belinda Recio’s new book, Your Inner Zoo: A Guide to the Meaning of Animals and the Insights They Offer Us. Part animal symbolism dictionary, part field guide, and part meditation on how animals help us to understand ourselves and the world, Recio wrote Your Inner Zoo to help readers develop a “zoology of the self”—a sense of how animals live within us as ideas and insights, intuitions, and instincts. Interweaving natural history and with animal symbolism, metaphors, folktales, and traditions, Your Inner Zoo invites readers to approach animals as sources of wisdom, perspectives, and provocative ideas that can lead to self-discovery and a deeper connection with the more-than-human world. Illustrated throughout with original color artwork by the author and stunning photography, Your Inner Zoo helps readers to recognize how much animals have contributed to the way we see ourselves and the world.
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