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Warrior girl Anlei lives in a world of mechanical dragons, automatons with Chinese opera masks, and shadow spirits who are terrorizing her city. In an effort to save her people, she teams up with a young thief and the two embark on an epic quest that takes them all the way to the Courts of Hell. But the existence of the shadow spirits is more complicated than either of them could have imagined. It wasn't a demon who created these beings, but a power-hungry man. Dark experiments, unique magic, and a page-turning plot bring this vivid steampunk world to life. Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon spins together fantasy and adventure in a way that will delight fans looking for new worlds to explore.

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For families who are feeling pressed for time but still want to serve a filling and healthy homemade meal at breakfast or lunch, The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook provides helpful solutions in 80 recipes. Mary’s huge online following and the success of her first book with Page Street, The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook, prove that readers are hungry for her recipes, and this book gives them even more options to enjoy throughout the day. Mary’s recipes are winners because they are always nutritious, easy to prepare, and, most importantly, a big hit with the entire family - even picky kids! As in the first book, the recipes are divided by time needed to prepare them, making planning easy and convenient. Sample recipes in the book include 15-Minute White Chicken Chili, Baked Herb Chicken Parmesan as a salad or sandwich and Teriyaki Shrimp for lunch; and “Grab a Fork” Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches, Maple Crusted French Toast and Black Forest Yogurt Parfaits for breakfast. Also included are a sprinkling of go-to snack options such as Sweet and Salty Nut and Honey Cereal Bars and Better-Than-Store-Bought Ranch Dip with Vegetables. With so many quick and dependable recipes, readers will love how easy this book makes it to turn out nourishing meals all day long. This book has 80 recipes and 80 colour photographs.

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In Mostly Water, essays form a linked memoir that explores the American outback from eastern Oregon horse trails to the arctic and subarctic river towns of Alaska. In these landscapes, human dwellers are entwined in histories as loopy as northern rivers. Odden invites the reader to a vivid patchwork of characters and seldom-seen places, with a soundtrack from fiddle dances and a menu “half potlatch and half potluck.” Events of the churning twenty-first century rise like the sea in these stories—but so do music and love and hope in the precious otherness of nature.

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Build a Doghouse That's Just Right for Your Dog!While your dog may be a full-fledged member of the family, there are times when you must put him or her outdoors. Some dogs, for example, become over enthusiastically friendly when visitors appear, even to the point of knocking down your unsuspecting guests. Other dogs enjoy having some time to themselves in the backyard. Whatever the reason that shepherds the dog out the door, a nearby doghouse within a fenced-in area provides a protected, private space for your dog and peace of mind for you. A proper doghouse is a canine retreat, a place where your dog can hide from the hot sun, the cold rain, the harsh wind, and the worries of the world.Mary Twitchell takes you through all the options for building or buying a comfortable and cozy shelter for your canine companion. Whether you want to modify a barrel, buy a molded plastic shelter, or build a wooden doghouse, you'll find all the information you need right here, from choosing the right site to proper building techniques to encouraging your dog to use the new doghouse.

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John Barleycorn must die—so everyone agrees from the ploughmen to the tinker in this exquisitely illustrated edition of the old English ballad. But who will prove to be the strongest man at last?Hand-colored woodcuts by artist Mary Azarian bring the tale of John Barleycorn to a new and glorious life, just like old Sir John himself. There are exquisite details on every page from the ploughing, sowing, harrowing, scything, tying, and grinding—until, finally, the drinking and celebrating.This ballad of how barley becomes beer dates back to the 16th century though the underlying theme of nature’s cycle dates back to pagan times. However old the story, the mystery and celebration of the earth’s cycles at the core of the tale still resonants strongly today. And as befits the tradition of the ballad, a bathtub beer recipe is included as well. Mary Azarian is a renowned New England illustrator and printmaker. Of her A Farmer’s Alphabet, School Library Journal said, “Azarian eschews the merely cute or quaint, creating a loving memorial to a way of life.” That be said equally of this, her book for adults, The Tale of John Barleycorn: Or From Barley to Beer.

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When Snail leaves his bucket, he discovers a whole, wide world in this illustrated bind-up of sweet and funny chapter books Snail Has Lunch and Snail Finds a Home.Snail is a merry little mollusk who lives in a rusty bucket. Day after day, rain or shine, snail doesn’t move—and that suits him just fine. But when his bucket is turned over, his life takes a topsy-turvy turn. A journey through the vegetable garden opens up a whole world of new friends, new foods, and maybe even a little danger. Can Snail find happiness out here, or will he wish he never left his bucket? In his next adventure, Snail eats too many strawberries—his favorite food—and makes himself sick. His best friend Ladybug tells him he needs to find a forever home away from the tempting, yummy, red fruit. But Snail’s journey puts him in the path of a hungry chicken! Will he make it to his new home or be a tasty treat for this feathered, famished fiend? Filled with simple text, speech balloons, and engaging illustrations, these easy-to-follow stories are a blend between a picture book and a chapter book, making it an ideal bridge for independent readers.

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Take the fruits of your labour further by understanding general preserving tips and techniques, as well as useful equipment before you get started. An inspiring collection of more than 90 recipes for jams, jellies, chutneys, curds, ketchups, marmalades, pickles, cordials, vinegars, oils, and even liqueurs and breads, Preserving the Season is an excellent resource for any gardener. Also included are easy-to-follow recipes that use your homemade preserves as ingredients! With charming, personal anecdotes from the author, sentimental notes, literary quotes, helpful tips and variations, and historical fun facts interspersed throughout, this delightful guide is an engaging and insightful source of inspiration from start to finish!

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The supper club is a tradition and now somewhat of a phenomenon found in the Upper Midwestern states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. They are so retro that they are coming back in to vogue. Travel through the Badger State and discover what made these supper clubs and the iconic fare stand the test of time. With more than 60 recipes from 40 supper clubs, Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook will uncover the secrets to the food and the drinks that keep people coming back to these landmark eateries any time of the day.

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Two beautifully illustrated books about myths and fairy tales combined in one slipcase to make the perfect gift for young children. Features 28 stories in all.This lovely two-volume set is a collection of 14 well-known myths and legends and 14 classic fairy tales from around the world. A First Book of Myths includes classics such as the Fall of Icarus, Andromeda, How Butterflies Began, and the Crocodile and the Baby. Perfect for reading aloud, Mary Hoffman's lively narratives and the delightful illustrations capture the amazing worlds full of gods and monsters. In A First Book of Fairy Tales, Mary retells 14 classic children's fairy tales, including favorites such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and the Little Mermaid. The charming illustrations throughout bring the best-loved fairy tale characters and events to life. Plus, the attractive slipcase package makes this a perfect gift.

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