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Really, it's only fair. She's going to need someone to hold her coconut-shell drink and fan her with a palm leaf. Blank greeting card with matching kraft envelope A2 size (4.25 x 5.5 inches) Printed in California with eco-friendly vegetable inks on heavyweight matte stock Comes in certified compostable card sleeve derived from plant-based PLA

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There are numerous styles of curry: Indian dishes include Madras, dhansak and korma, and there are also dishes from China and South-east Asia that use ingredients such as coconut milk, lemon grass and galangal. This book offers all kinds of hot and spicy recipes, including stews and stir-fries, as well as chutneys, salads, raita, naan and other tandoori breads.With appetizers,vegetarian main courses, fish and meat dishes, and all the accompaniments, there is something for every event, from family snacks or meals to more elaborate dishes for impressive entertaining. Whatever the occasion, these recipes will satisfy everyone's appetite for curry.

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If you think steering clear of dairy means giving up your favorite dishes, you’re in for a delicious surprise. In Lévana Cooks Dairy-Free!, respected restaurateur, chef, and cooking instructor Lévana Kirschenbaum offers a collection of creative and luscious recipes, made with natural dairy alternatives such as soy, rice, oat, almond, and coconut milks—all significantly leaner than their fatty dairy counterparts. Addressing the needs of the lactose-intolerant community, as well as everyone who keeps kosher, Lévana includes a wide range of both vegetarian and meat fare, from avocado cucumber soup and blueberry scones, to lasagna and ice cream. Regular cheesecake doesn’t hold a candle to hers!

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Another fantastic interactive title from Maisy with exciting pull-outs and a spectacular pop-up finale!Maisy and all her friends are very excited – tonight they're off to the funfair! From the dodgems and the coconut shy, to the bouncy castle, the helter skelter and having a screeeeeaaam on the roller coaster. What fun they will have! Brimming over with witty pull-tabs showing Maisy and her friends bashing cars on the dodgems, bouncing on the bouncy castle, swinging on the swings, hurtling down the helter skelter, squealing on the roller coaster and flying high on the big wheel.

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SEBA Award Winner SIBA Award Winner R. W. Apple, Jr., of The New York Times credits third-generation Alabamian Frank Stitt with turning Birmingham into a "sophisticated, easygoing showplace of enticing, southern-accented cooking." His southern peers think his cooking may have a more profound sense of place than any of theirs. His food is rustic and homey, but sophisticated in method. Now, Alabama's favorite son has written a long-awaited cookbook that features his enticing Provençal-influenced southern food. More than 150 recipes range from the traditional--Spicy Green Tomato and Peach Relish, Spoonbread, and Pickled Shrimp--to the inspired--Slow-Roasted Black Grouper with Ham and Pumpkin Pirlau and Pork Loin with Corn Pudding and Grilled Eggplant. Desserts such as Bourbon Panna Cotta and Sweet Potato Tart with Coconut Crust and Pecan Streusel elevate the best of the South for cooks everywhere.

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You know what you like to drink-but what's next?Expert mixologist and James Beard Award-winning editorial director of Milk Street J.M. Hirsch has the answer in Pour Me Another, where every recipe helps you choose your next drink.* Consider the rum Mojito. If that's your go-to, you might not consider yourself a bourbon drinker. But a whiskey Mint Julep delivers many of the same refreshing, minty notes. And from there it's a short jump to a vodka Mint Fizz, which livens things up with lemon and almond syrup.* Or maybe you're a bourbon Old Fashioned drinker. Pour Me Another guides you to a gin Bijou, which brings in Manhattan-like notes. Then try a Vieux Carré, with herbal notes atop peppery rye. Soon you're sipping a Mexican Vieux Carré, which uses tequila for a similar rich and spicy effect. * If a Gin & Tonic is more your speed, head toward tropical territory with a gingery Lime in de Coconut. Like that one? Go for a Coconut-Lime Daiquiri next. * Everyone loves a Margarita, but have you tried the Manhattan-inspired La Rosita? * Discover the versatility of vodka with a cousin to the Martini, in the botanical Stupid Cupid.No matter your taste or liquor of choice, Pour Me Another guides you to a new world of drinks you'll love. It's an essential handbook for cocktail lovers and home mixologists everywhere.

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Untwist the question mark from your life to start living authentically UNSTUCK offers a path forward for those who are "stuck"—despite the comfort, security, and what should feel like success. Do you feel disengaged from a life that looks good on paper? Do you feel like there must be something more? This is your guide to getting unstuck, breaking free of your comfortable cocoon, and discovering what you are meant to be. Through the story of George Johnson, a man in a position much like yourself, you'll learn how to shed the boredom, emptiness, and confusion so you can get on with your life. Whether you need a complete overhaul or just a jumpstart, you'll find the advice you need to start making it happen. More than just a story, this book shifts your perspective to help you realistically plan a transition from the ordinary present to the extraordinary future; emotional support coupled with practical guidance helps you find your path, identify your destination, and begin your journey. Re-think your purpose in life and discover your calling Rediscover the truth about yourself and who you really want to be Follow a clear formula for moving forward with authenticity Break out of your comfort zone and feel fully alive The fact that you've succeeded doesn't mean that you can never change; your dedication, commitment, and skills got you this far—imagine what they could do with a healthy dose of passion! You Unstuck re-acquaints you with your authentic self, helps you uncover your passion, and guides you toward your next big thing.

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There are more varieties of cooking in India than in the rest of the entire world, yet American cookbooks tend to focus only on what's familiar here. Tiffin encompasses recipes from across the continent, where flavors vary from coconut and tamarind to curry and masala and everything in between. In the West, the cuisine is influenced by Portuguese flavors and the sea, with rich crab curries. In the North, meat dishes, such as tandori chicken and mutton stew, warm the body on a cold Himalayan night. Delhi is known for street delicacies such as flat breads and kababs. And throughout the country are Persian, Thai, and British influences as well.A tiffin is a traditional Indian lunch pail that holds homemade curries, vegetables, rice, and spicy meats. Our expansive cookbook open it up to show the diverse flavors from all of the regions of India, from spicy fish curries to rich dumplings to spring rolls to butter chicken. The 500 recipes are organized by region and then into subcategories of meats, seafood, vegetarian, and desserts. With vibrant illustrations that represent the regional style and mouth-watering photography of the dishes, Indian cooking has never been more accessible or well-respresented.

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In 1968 during the Golden Globe, the first solo non-stop race around the world, Bernard Moitessier sent the following message with a slingshot onto the deck of a freighter, 'I am continuing ...' With this unbelievable decision to turn his back on glory and money, when he had victory in his grasp, and continue sailing to the Pacific Islands after seven months at sea, he became a guru for all small boat sailors. Jean-Michel Barrault was his friend for 36 years. He met him when Moitessier, having survived two shipwrecks, went to Paris in search of work. He got him to start writing about his adventures, which Moitessier did beautifully. More adventures followed, a trip from Tahiti to Spain via Cape Horn as a honeymoon. After finishing 'The Long Way', his most famous book, Moitessier and Joshua, his 39-foot ketch spent many years in Polynesia where he built his own house, planted coconut trees and transformed his atoll into a speck of green in the middle of the South Pacific. He lived in the United States for a time, lost his boat in Cabo San Lucas during a hurricane, and spent his last years in France, where he wrote his memoirs. Shortly before his death, Tamata and the Alliance was published to great acclaim. Moitessier, the internationally known sailor, writer and ecologist, became a legend in his own time.

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"As a food scientist, she sought to reduce the Philippines' dependence on imported food, pioneering new ways to use local products. And that was before she became a war hero." —New York TimesThis delightful children's book follows the life of Maria Orosa—a pioneering woman scientist who studied food science in the United States then returned to a war-torn Philippines and created super-nutritious foods to help her nation in a time of crisis.A champion of native products from her homeland, Orosa is celebrated for her daring war exploits as well as her scientific inventions. Today she is honored and remembered for: Sneaking food into World War II internment camps concealed in hollow tubes of bamboo Working as an undercover agent in the underground forces fighting the Japanese occupation Developing new ways to preserve seasonal products in a time of grave food shortages, including making vinegar from pineapples, flour from cassava and ketchup from bananas— all now staples on Filipino tables Transforming vitamin-rich rice bran, previously a waste product, into tasty disease-preventing desserts Organizing rural-improvement clubs, inventing the palayok or clay oven and developing delicious recipes for coconuts, soybeans and a range of native plants, vegetables and herbs This book celebrates the life and achievements of a daring daughter of the Philippines, war heroine, culinary scientist and bold freedom fighter who helped to feed the nation!

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This delightful and ingenious pop-up book traces a caterpillar's evolution from lowly cocoon to magnificent winged butterfly. Along the way we find cunning insects hidden in the grass, inchworms munching their way through a jungle of leaves, and a floral paradise where the newly hatched butterfly makes its home. Intricately constructed with the dazzling colour and delicate details that have become UG's trademark, this book also tells young readers one of nature's most basic stories.

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Healthy eaters have long tried to find ways to satisfy a sweet tooth but many Paleo-style desserts are complicated and include hard-to-find ingredients. Arman Lew discovered a way to have his cake and eat it too—in creations that indulge the appetite and are full of nutrients. From breakfast reinvented to no-bake treats, there is no tapioca flour, coconut nectar or xanthan gum to be found here.

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Two friends. One wish.Mai and Rose are best friends but they're not two peas in a pod. Mai has dark hair that is curly and whirly and never stays put. Why couldn't she have perfect hair just like her best friend Rose?Rose has blonde hair, as straight as a ruler, which slips and slides whenever she tries to put it in a pony tail. Why couldn't she have perfect hair just like her best friend Mai?When a magical coconut grants each girl their wish, and they get the hair they've always dreamt of, the friends are overjoyed. However, they soon learn that perfect hair is not everything it's cracked up to be.In fact, their hair was pretty magical and perfect the way it was before...A joyful and fun story about celebrating differences and loving yourself from head to toe!'The Mega Magic Hair Swap is all about accepting, loving and celebrating curly hair. The book certainly moved me. As the mother of mixed heritage seven year old twin daughters, I've battled hard to boost the self love of my girls. Rochelle is clearly passionate about educating kids when they're young to try to build their self-esteem and sense of self.' - Grazia

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This conveniently sized edition of The Ultimate Soup Cookbook brings comfort food to your kitchen with over 125 delicious soup recipes for every occasion! Have a cozy dish ready for when you or your loved ones are feeling under the weather. Impress guests with tasty and simple recipes. Prepare ideal broths for any soup you make. With delectable recipes, easy-to-follow cooking instructions, and full-color photos, you’ll soon be making five-star meals. From hearty stews and chilis from around the world to light and refreshing warm-weather soups, this cookbook features family-friendly dishes such as: Roasted Carrot & Fennel Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Avocado & Artichoke Bisque Bacon, Tomato & Cheddar Chowder Gazpacho Cool Cucumber Soup with Mint Lobster Bisque Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry Roadhouse Beef Chili Most of the soups included take less than 15 minutes prep time, so you’ll have dinner ready in no time! Soups are ideal for all year round and great for any occasion, whether a starter course for a gourmet dinner or a hearty meal for a famished crew. The Ultimate Soup Cookbook will have you and your guests licking your spoons.

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At once an epic family drama and a sweeping love story that spans both an ocean and a generation, Palm Trees in the Snow is an emotionally gripping and historically vivid tale of the secrets that can destroy a family—and the bonds that endure. When Clarence of Rabaltué discovers a series of old letters from her father’s past, she begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her once-noble family. Her father and his brother worked in the colony of Fernando Po, but these letters tell a different story than the tales of life in Africa that made it to the dinner table. Clarence has no idea what really went on during their time at the cocoa plantations—or why no one in her family has ever returned to the island in all the years since. But the letters suggest that a great love story is buried beneath the years of silence. Setting out from her home in Spain’s snowy mountains, Clarence makes the same journey across the sea that her uncle and father traveled before her. There, she unlocks the painful secrets her family has hidden in the rich African soil. But what she discovers may also be the key to awakening her own listless heart.

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Norway’s most acclaimed pastry chef, Sverre Sætre, brings his latest tempting dessert discoveries to the table with recipes for everything from decadent cakes, tarts, and puddings to candied fruits, chocolate confections, and cookies. Sætre’s desserts are anchored in Norwegian tradition, such as Fyrstekake (layers of rich butter pastry with a marzipan filling), Kokosboller (chocolate-coconut truffles), and Tilslørte bondepiker (sweet fruit compote with whipped cream), but his creative twists make each sweet dish original.Sætre applies his years of professional expertise and personal creative flair to this culinary collection, using wonderful ingredients in exciting ways to create new and delicious flavors. From sweet and simple fruit-based confections to more complex pastries and chocolates, Norwegian desserts have never been so exciting.Each of the fifty recipes is accompanied by the luscious photography of Christian Brun, and Sætre also includes a chapter on essential basics such as pie and tart crusts, vanilla custard, and dark chocolate glaze, with useful tips for beginning and expert bakers alike.

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Join Ronda Carman as she cooks from her pantry and readily available items in the refrigerator. A bountiful cupboard provides everything you need to prepare the batter for coconut pancakes, a bowl of chickpea soup with pesto, or a batch of pignoli cookies. Organized alphabetically, from almonds to za atar, these ingredients are the foundation for creating meals that reflect today s palette. Each section covers a single staple that can be used for numerous recipes. From dried fruits and grains for an instant breakfast to beans and pastas for a main course and polenta for a tasty lemon cake, every meal throughout the day is covered. With over 100 easy-to-follow recipes and stunning photography showing creative ways to present dishes, this prac-tical cookbook features original takes on Caramelized Onion Anchovy Butter, Lemon Orzo with Tuna and Artichoke Hearts, and Pasta with Sardines, Breadcrumbs, and Capers. Each seasonal dish is infused with nuanced flavours. The Art of Pantry Cooking is a must-have for those passionate about cooking.

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There's so much more to Caribbean cuisine than pineapples and coconuts. The real secret is in the herbs and spices: With the right sauce or seasoning blend, everyday ingredients transform into unforgettable Caribbean delights. Taymer Mason welcomes vegan home cooks to this rich tradition that combines African, French, Asian, and Indian influences with an unmistakable local flair. Covering a remarkable variety of tropical flavours and ingredients, Caribbean Vegan serves up 175 recipes--for every meal--that will spice up your diet like no other cookbook.

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Pascal's life is like any other boy's as he worries about his English classes and his football skills - until the day rebels come to his village and everything changes. On the run with friends, Pascal finds himself at the mercy of some tough events. But it is not until he ends up working in a cocoa plantation that he realises he must endeavour to find his family and to set himself free of his enslavement. Armed only with his determination, and supported by his friend, Kojo, Pascal has a difficult battle ahead of him.

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The revised and expanded text on food fermentation microbiology With this second edition of Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Robert Hutkins brings fresh perspectives and updated content to his exhaustive and engaging text on food fermentations. The text covers all major fermented foods, devoting chapters to fermented dairy, meat, and vegetable products, as well breads, beers, wines, vinegars, and soy foods. These insights are enhanced by detailed explanations of the microbiological and biochemical processes that underpin fermentation, while an account of its fascinating history provides readers with richly contextualizing background knowledge. New to this edition are two additional chapters. One discusses the role that fermentation plays in the production of spirits and other distilled beverages, whereas another focuses on cocoa, coffee, and fermented cereal products. Furthermore, key chapters on microorganisms and metabolism have been expanded and elaborated upon, and are complemented by other relevant revisions and additions made throughout the book, ensuring that it is as up-to-date and applicable as possible. This essential text includes: Discussions of major fermented foods from across the globe Background information on the science and history behind food fermentation Information on relevant industrial processes, technologies, and scientific discoveries Two new chapters covering distilled spirits and cocoa, coffee, and cereal products Expanded chapters on microorganisms and metabolism Microbiology and Technology of Fermented Foods, Second Edition is a definitive reference tool that will be of great interest and use to industry professionals, academics, established or aspiring food scientists, and anyone else working with fermented foods.

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Something smells good at 10 Pomegranate Street! Delicious, actually! In each apartment, someone is preparing a special dish to share with their neighbours. Mr Singh is making coconut dahl with his daughter while Maria mashes some avocados for her guacamole. Will everything be ready on time? Written and magnificently illustrated by Felicita Sala, this glorious celebration of community is filled with recipes from all over the world and simple instructions perfect for young chefs. Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street is a visual feast to share and delight in.

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Finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in FictionOne of Vulture's Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2022One of The Millions' Most Anticipated Books of 2022One of The Observer's Fiction to Look Out for in 2022One of MS Magazine's Most Anticipated Books of 2022One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2022An Indian Express Book to Look Out for in 2022'A brilliant and beautifully written book about capitalism and the patriarchy, about Dalit India and digital America, about power and family and love' Alex Preston, Observer, 'Fiction to look out for in 2022'Vauhini Vara's lyrical and thought-provoking debut novel begins in India in the 1950s, following a young man born into a Dalit family of coconut farmers in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh. King Rao, as he comes to be known, later moves to the US, where he studies in Seattle, meeting the love of his life and his business partner, the smart and self-assured Margie. King Rao ultimately rises up through Silicon Valley to become the most famous tech CEO in the world and the leader of a powerful, corporate-owned global government. Yet he ultimately ends up living on a remote island off the coast of Washington state, an exile from the world which he has helped build.There, in a beautiful home on an otherwise deserted island, he brings up his brilliant daughter, Athena. Shielded from the world's glances, in many ways she has an idyllic childhood, but she will be forced to reexamine her father's past and take steps to try to decide her own future. She is unlike other girls, and she will find the outside world much more hostile than her father did when he left the coconut grove he called home.A profound and moving novel about technology, consciousness and revolution, The Immortal King Rao asks how we build the worlds in which we live, and whether we ever have the power to leave them?

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Always wanted thick, strong, shiny, luscious looking locks? Crave beautiful, clear skin and strong bones and teeth? Let’s get to the root of the problem and start with your diet. Beauty Foods is filled with recipes you can make at home that are specifically designed to feed your body with all the nutrients it needs to glow. A no-nonsense approach to eating clean for body and mind to get you looking and feeling great. YouTube sensation Caroline Artiss starts with a diagnostic glossary of Beauty Ingredients that highlights the best things to feature in your daily food regime. She then offers a selection of fresh and inventive Drinks using everyday ingredients as well as superfoods, giving advice on the combination of ingredients as beauty treatments. Try an Avocado Smoothie, Baobab Lemonade or Coconut & Ghee Coffee. Next up, she’ll help you to start the day right with Breakfasts including ‘Save Our Skin’ Granola, Turmeric Scrambled Eggs and Gluten-free Breakfast Tacos. Snacks & Sides keep hunger at bay with ideas for Ancient Grain Crackers and Vietnamese Chicken Bites, as well as sides for super-sized meals or dinner parties, such as Salsify Mash and Sweet Potato Fries. Soups & Small Plates has all your bone broth needs covered and makes the most of fresh produce with ideas for Artichoke, Pea & Mint Frittata with Fermented Kefir or Carrot, Feta & Walnut Latkes. Larger Plates focuses on meals that won’t leave you longing for more. Try Green Tea Coconut Chicken, a Chilli, Orange Tofu with Kale Salad, Chia Chimichurri Steak or Wild Mushroom & Amaranth Risotto. Finally, Caroline offers some truly delicious Desserts & Treats that you’ll devour without the guilt. From Vegan Chocolate Truffles to Black Rice Pudding and Blueberry Crumble Pots you’ll be spoilt for choice. Look no further for delicious recipes that do you good.

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A companion book to the best-selling Immunity Food Fix, The Immunity Food Fix Cookbook delivers 75 delicious superfood recipes that support your body’s natural defenses. Studies have shown that nutrition impacts immunity and disease development. What you put on your plate can either heal you or hurt you. The Immunity Food FixCookbook gives you superfood recipes that naturally support robust immunity. Aside from being accessible and delicious, food is less expensive than medication and free of side effects and, unlike supplements, has the most complete form of the nutrient. While adding the top immune-supportive foods to your diet individually can provide benefit, recipes and meals give you the opportunity to combine different immune superfoods for maximum nutrient density, absorption, and flavor appeal. Recipes are organized around the 5 key pillars of immune support: reversing inflammation, detoxification, antioxidants, digestion and microbiome health, and hormone balance and signaling. Supporting your immunity has never been so appealing. Inside, you’ll find delicious whole food recipes, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain options. Enjoy recipes such as: Soothing & Calming Licorice Lavender Latte Sprouted Quinoa Porridge with Raspberries & Hazelnut Butter Pumpkin Cardamom Oats with Coconut Butter & Orange Zest Egg Muffins with Butternut & Sunflower Seed Pesto Chicken Radicchio Salad with Apple, Celery & Cashews with Apricot Dressing Roasted Butternut & Avocado Salad with Lemon & Kalamata Olives Tuna, Chickpea & Arugula Salad with Lemon & Tarragon Vinaigrette Tomato Peach Fruit Salsa with Black Beans & Lime Cantaloupe & Smoked Salmon Caprese with Lemon Mint Sauce Thai-Spiced Coconut Lentil Soup Savory Mushroom & Chestnut Soup with Thyme Green Tea Rice Bowls with Miso Glazed Salmon Lemony Shrimp Chickpea Pasta with Spinach & Walnuts Fig & Apricot Almond Balls with Pistachio & Cacao Nibs Passion Fruit Panna Cotta Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies Immune response underpins everything from chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, to warding off the common cold to how well one ages. So start boosting your immunity at the very next meal with The Immunity Food Fix Cookbook!

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Discover the quiet joy of mushroom hunting with this delightful field guide to identifying mushrooms and reconnecting with the natural world. For the mycologically curious, this take-anywhere handbook is the perfect thing to toss in a backpack and bring on a mushroom hunt. Learn how to identify fifteen common types of mushrooms and forage safely - not necessarily for consumption but rather as a practice in curiosity, mindfulness, and peaceful observation. Mindful reflections and shroom-inspired rituals, such as brewing reishi hot cocoa, invite you to reconnect with the earth and consider what we can learn from these incredible specimens. Filled with charming illustrations, Mushroom Hunting is your doorway to the mysterious and magical world of these earthy life-forms.

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In this reinvention of the classic holiday carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," five golden rings become five Nana hugs, eight maids a-milking become eight mugs of cocoa, and much more, as a family comes together to celebrate the holidays.In the first hour of Christmas Santa left for me...a kitten underneath the Christmas tree!It's December 25th, and one big family isn't wasting a minute of this special day! Grandparents arrive, cousins build snowmen, Uncle Lee tells jokes, Auntie takes pictures, and the whole family shares a holiday feast before it's finally time to say goodbye and good night. This fun-filled, modern take on the classic song celebrates the most important part of Christmas Day: being together.

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Encuadernación: RústicaEsta primera novela de Jean Cocteau de 1919, todavía inédita en español, es un verdadero experimento trasgresor y significó su nacimiento como escritor. Cocteau nos ofrece un montaje de textos, acompañados por un centenar de dibujos de trazos sorprendentes y de inspiración cubista.En esta particular novela gráfica Cocteau nos presenta una obra poblada de seres fabulosos, enigmáticos e irreales, algunos de los cuales de una crueldad aterradora: los sanguinarios y voraces Eugènes que devoran a una ingenua y aburguesada pareja de recién casados, los Mortimer; el cocodrilo que "se come a mordiscos a Odilia", en un poema declamado por la Faringe, otra criatura extraña; el Minotauro que invita a Teseo a visitarle y a hacerle compañía; y, por supuesto, El Potomak, ese enigmático monstruo que vive en un acuario situado en los sótanos de la iglesia de La Madeleine.

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Lonely Planet''s Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Trek through the rainforest to see flying lizards, eat fresh fish with coconut spice atmarkets; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet''s Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Travel Guide:Lonely Planet''s Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination''s best experiences and where to have themItineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interestsLocal insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it''s history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsEating and drinking -

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Cook through over 50 recipes inspired by the hit PBS series Call the Midwife. Spanning British cuisine of the period-like Prawn Cocktails, Cheese & Tomato Tartlets, and Orange Orgies-to Midwife-inspired dishes-like Coconut Cake, Gingerbread Nuns, and Banana Coronet-these recipes capture the quintessential dishes of Britain and this popular show. Featuring lavish stills from the show, fan-favorite quotes, a detailed character-driven narrative, fans of Call the Midwife and home cooks alike can celebrate the timeless classics of British cuisine at home.

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The land of Khandar needs silk. The moths must dance in the palace garden and Tareth must weave once again. As Maia races across the Vast with the last of the cocoons, she knows the future of the Sun City lies in her hands. But her sister, Elin, will stop at nothing to steal back what was hers and see Caspia crowned as Sun Catcher and Queen. The silk sighs its secrets and Maia realises that now, more than ever, she must find a Story Singer to sing by her side.

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It's a matter of knowing winter. Snowbird travels south, seeks warmth, and begins waiting. Robert Kroetsch's new collection, The Snowbird Poems, is a brilliant flight of departure. Beached where he watches a drowning horizon, teased by romance, Snowbird lets his responses become a message in a bottle to the lost and for the found. Appearing at first wearing bifocals and drinking from a fake coconut, Snowbird goes on to retrieve the footprint of story from the ocean of memory.

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What to Bake & How to Bake It is the ultimate cookbook for amateur bakers looking to master the classics and expand their repertoires. Each of the 50 delicious and accessible recipes is accompanied by photographs of the ingredients, a clear image of every step and a stunning finished dish shot, ensuring foolproof results every time. Every element of the baker's craft is covered, from everyday cakes and cookies to special occasion breads and pastries. Chapters include: Simple Family Baking (such as Golden Citrus Drizzle Cake, Peanut Butter Cookies and Vanilla Fruit Scones) Morning Coffee & Afternoon Tea (such as Classic Shortbread, Jaffa Marble Loaf and Seriously Chocolatey Cookies) Special Bakes (such as Coconut Layer Cake, Red Velvet Whoopie Pies and Cranberry Stollen) Desserts & After Dinner (such as Tart au Citron, Classic Baked Cheesecake and Strawberry Meringue Cake) With an illustrated cover by Kerry Lemon and photography by Max and Liz Haarala Hamilton What to Bake & How to Bake It is the perfect follow-up to the already successful What to Cook & How to Cook It series.

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Perfect for beginner cooks or Thai food enthusiasts alike, this book is an ideal guide to this delicious and exotic cuisine. Showcasing the ingredients and techniques used in Thai cookery, this book take you, step by step, through the processes involved in creating tempting, genuine Thai dishes. Part 1 introduces you to the world of Thai cooking, explaining ingredients, equipment and cooking methods, and basics such as stocks, pates, rice and noodles. Part 2 gives you delicious recipes for snacks and appetizers; soups; salads and vegetables; curries; stir-fries; fried dishes; steams, bakes and barbecues; and desserts. Try Prawn Satay, Pumpkin and Coconut Cream Soup, Thai Beef Salad, Thai Mussaman Curry, Stir-Fry Scallops with Chilli and Basil Leaves or Coconut Milk Ice Cream. Part 3 shows you how to put the recipes together to create stunning meals, whether you want a filling bowl of noodles on a weekday evening or a sumptuous weekend feast for friends or family. With twelve menu plans, giving clear instructions and invaluable tips on preparation and timing, the Easy Thai Cookbook enables even the novice cook to prepare the perfect meal for any occasion.

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Book, or laboratory? Reader, or specimen? Wide slumber for lepidopterists is a poetic fantasia, a disorienting yet compelling dreamscape of butterflies and caterpillars and killing jars, where the waking mind's prose transforms into the sleeper's poetry. Each poem unfolds with precision, tracking the stages of sleep and pairing them with the life cycle of Lepidopterae. Insomnia is mirrored in the birth of the egg, narcolepsy in larval hatching. And when the caterpillar starts its final moult, dreams begin, weaving around us as tightly as a cocoon until we are somnambulant, a chrysalis ready to emerge as a moth. Reading the act of sleep through pupae and moths seems incongruous, but from this unlikely premise comes a darkly erotic text that takes cues from the scientific fascination of Christopher Dewdney, the linguistic experimentation of Gertrude Stein and the aural environments of Bjork to explore science, sexuality and language in equal parts. Wide slumber for lepidopterists contains luminous illustrations by artist and bookmaker Matt Ceolin, who has managed to capture the spirit of the poems with his beautiful and disturbing treated photographs of butterflies, moths and dessication.

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Yolanda Gampp’s offbeat, crazy-fun YouTube channel, How to Cake It, has caused an Internet frenzy! Every Tuesday, she bakes up mind-blowing cakes into any shape you can imagine. Everything from cakes shaped like watermelons to unicorns to her most popular food shaped cakes, such as taco and pizza cakes, Yolanda’s creations are not only fun, but truly realistic! How to Cake It will feature directions for making 18 spectacular cake creations, including a few fan favorites along with mind-blowing new cakes. Before you begin, Yolanda will provide all the basics for getting started, including tips for leveling a cake, preparing fondant, and a visual tool and ingredient guide. Organized by difficulty level, chapters range from easy/kid-friendly cakes (no carving necessary and easy to decorate) to cakes at a slightly higher level of difficulty (minimal carving and simple fondant work) to some hero cakes (aspirational cakes that involve carving, painting, and other detail work). Cake recipes include: • Piggy Bank Cake (a brand-new cake that’s fairly easy to make with minimal carving but lots of cuteness) • Coconut Drink Cake (a nod to Yo’s Grenadian heritage and deep love of cocounts, this lifelike cake will feature a colorful straw and cocktail umbrella) • Rainbow Grilled Cheese Cake (a colorful spin on the hugely popular yet simple Grilled Cheese Cake) • Watermelon Cake (this is the cake that put How to Cake It on the map—fans love this cake and readers will be intrigued to find other fruit cakes, such as the Strawberry Cake, here as well) • Pyramid Cake (a fun, realistic version of her popular gummy-covered pyramid cake, this recipe will feature a secret treasure chamber!) With clear, step-by-step instructions and Yolanda’s inspiring, encouraging voice, How to Cake It will turn beginners into confident bakers, and confident bakers into baking superstars—and keep them having fun all the way!

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Al leer en voz alta su libro de magia..., Kika aparece en mitad de la selva! En esta aventura tendrá que descubrir el secreto del misterioso oráculo que la llevará a través de las Aguas Rientes hasta el fabuloso tesoro del Rey Cocodrilo. Pero también se las verá con el temible hombre del hueso parlante y la caja cantarina... Conseguirá Kika superar todas estas pruebas?

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"The most joyful, inspirational interiors, with a fascinating personal story from the master of colour himself! Matthew shows us how to live life bright!" - Sienna Miller, actress A practical guide and personal invitation from the king of colour to find your own style and embrace the paint pot whether designing a castle or a cupboard. Think beige, grey and white are the only neutrals? Think again. As a lifelong fan of rich jewel tones, fashion designer turned interiors expert Matthew Williamson makes the case for living cocooned in colour. Pink can be subtle, warming and very liveable, while used sparingly fiery red can get you going. Let Matthew help you find your style DNA and you’ll soon be getting out the paint brush and turning bland corners of your home into a technicolour paradise. Packed with inspirational images of interior decorating projects, including his own homes in London and Mallorca, as well as visual references that will transport you to the places that are close to his heart, Living Bright is the hardworking handbook to take on your journey to colourful living. No space is too small and no project too big. Just follow his simple instructions, work out which shades speak to you and a lifetime of kaleidoscopic colour awaits. Now is the time to banish boring and learn to live bright with joyful interiors that will lift your mood without punishing your bank balance. Whether serene, soft pink, or lively mustard yellow, earthy olive green or rich, regal purple, there’s a shade that will work for everyone and every home.

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Age range 5 to 9Discover the joys of growing plants everywhere from your kitchen to your bedroom with My First Indoor Garden, an interactive and illustrated guide for the youngest of gardeners. This book teaches you everything you need to know to succeed in raising some very interesting houseplants. After following the easy steps, you'll know how to care for anything you choose to plant, from flowers like lilies to cacti, mushrooms, and even carnivorous plants and cocoa beans. In no time at all, you'll be proudly showing off all the beautiful and different (and sometimes even funny!) plants in your home! Learn all about: Necessary gardening tools and materials Choosing the perfect place for your planter Building your very own terrariums Choosing the right houseplants for your mini gardens Properly watering and taking care of your plants Making sure your plants get enough sunlight Transferring your plants to new pots and more! Few things are more exciting than planning your garden and watching its plants grow big and strong!

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Atención! El tren va a salir! 1, 2, 3 cada uno en su vagón. A la ida, qué alegría! 1 tapir conduce, 2 hipopótamos se quieren, 3 cocodrilos vigilan los anillos. Pero a la vuelta tendrás que comprobar si han subido todos al tren! A partir de 3 años. Un libro colorido en acordeón para desplegar y aprender a contar hasta 10. A la ida, el autor nos da pistas para contar los animales pero a la vuelta el niño tendrá que contarlos solo. Del mismo autor que La casa de los gatos, El planeta, de la A a la Z, Los oficios, de la A a la Z

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Segunda entrega de la nueva trilogía de Katherine PancolDe la autora de Los ojos amarillos de los cocodrilos. Más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos en Francia. Estas chicas son intrépidas. No piden nada a los demás. Solo se lo piden a ellas mismas. Esconden su miedo detrás de una sonrisa. Es la manera más segura de avanzar, inventar, inventarse. Sienten el impulso en las alas, levantan el vuelo, caen y remontan aún más bellas. Hay secretos, misterios, traiciones. Obstáculos que sortear. Palabras de amor lanzadas al viento. La vida, claro está!

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Cowrie travels to Hawaii and as she circles the island in an old pick-up truck we discover the tokens of her heritage. Sensual and sexual language brings the earth to life, and Cowrie too as she tests the limits of her endurance and explores her erotic connection with the earth. Island life erupts through the descriptions and you can taste the tropical fruit, the fish cooked in banana leaves and coconut, and smell the sweet fresh ginger.

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The mug cake is a warm, sweet little confection for one. And so quick and easy to make: A few spoonfuls of flour, sugar, butter, maybe some cocoa or fruit, sometimes egg and in less than two minutes in the microwave, there’s a delicious cake. Here are the best of the best recipes, for cakes from decadent to healthy(ish), including Raspberry Cobbler Mug Cake, Apple Spice Mug Cake, Nutella Mug Cake and Coffee Crumb Mug Cake.

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Today’s liquid commercial lotions have more toxic chemicals than we want to admit. Homemade liquid lotions have a shelf life of only a couple of weeks. Hard lotion is the solution for those interested in avoiding commercial products or lotions with short shelf lives and who want smooth, soft skin.Amberlee, the owner of the noted Amberlee’s Apothecary and full-time chemist, and Caleb Warnock, the self-sufficiency expert, have teamed up to provide easy-to-make hard lotion solutions for your skin needs. With key health ingredients like coconut and avocado oils, hard lotions are simply the best solution to the skin you want. And, creating your lotion at home is fun and far less expensive than the commercial alternatives.

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Take a tour of the North Pole with these three adorable board books in one gifty package! Step into a pocket-size, winter wonderland with this whimsical Christmas village . . . made of books! The foil-embossed, trifold case opens up to reveal three cleverly disguised books nestled into a magical wintry village with three charming locations just waiting to be explored. Warm up inside Mr. Klaus's cozy cottage, share cocoa with a friendly polar bear, then take a peek inside the toymakers' workshop to meet Mr. Klaus's tiniest secret helpers on their busiest night of the year. Each gorgeously illustrated book contains a fun-to-read holiday story, while the pocket-book sleeve can act as a festive backdrop for play when open or snap shut into a satisfyingly compact, easy-to-shelve package.

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Penelope Lemon is a recent divorcée, closet Metallica fan, and accidental subversive to all the expectations of suburban motherhood. After ending her marriage with James, a woodsy intellectual who favours silky kimonos too short for his knobby knees, Penelope finds herself, at forty, living with her randy mother in her childhood home. Broke and desperate for work, she waitresses at Coonskins, a frontier-themed restaurant where the decor is heavy on stuffed mammals and discarded peanut shells.Despite the pitfalls of balancing parental duties, jobs, and the vagaries of middle-age life, Penelope pushes through one obstacle after another, trying to regain her independence. Whether fumbling through the world of online dating; coping with a bullying situation involving her son, Theo, something of a gastric wonder on the school bus; or wrestling with the discovery of nude photos from her carefree college days that are not quite as ""artistic"" as she remembers, Penelope gradually emerges as a modern-day heroine who navigates the assorted inanities of life with verve and humor.Audacious and laugh-out-loud funny, Inman Majors's new novel holds up a fun-house mirror to the relatable challenges of being a single parent in the digital age. All those who live by the beat of their own drum gain a coconspirator, an accomplice, and a champion in the unstoppable Penelope Lemon.

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Protein is the magic bullet to staying lean and strong as we age. Time and again, studies show that eating more protein can help with weight loss, strength building, and energy. Protein shakes are a classic way to consume this important nutrient, but they often get a bad rap for being chalky and hard to swallow. Until now. Pamela Braun has developed recipes for modern and fresh shakes that taste great and truly satisfy. With high-protein ingredients like almond butter, coconut milk, hemp hearts, and yogurt, these shakes will please every taste and budget. More than 50 recipes include: Orange Cream Shake Mocha Shake Mexican Chocolate Shake Pumpkin Spice Shake Start living better and longer, one protein drink a day.

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The country store of yesterday was stocked with an amazing variety of goods as well as clever advertising used to gain customers’ attention and promote brand recognition. The wonderful graphics showcased here recall the delightful and sometimes unusual products they were meant to help sell. Advertising signs made of glass, tin, cardboard, and porcelain tout the benefits of everything from cigars to corsets to soaps. Eye-catching packages include canned goods, baking needs, tobacco tins, games, washday and cleaning agents, candy, and cocoa. There are products for the favorite car, the favorite lady, even the favorite horse. Country store enthusiasts and advertising aficionados will delight in this assortment from the c. 1880-1930 era. Current market values provided.

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Hailed as a classic, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? explores the oddities and complexities of animal cognition—in crows, dolphins, parrots, sheep, wasps, bats, chimpanzees, and bonobos—to reveal how smart animals really are, and how we’ve underestimated their abilities for too long. Did you know that octopuses use coconut shells as tools, that elephants classify humans by gender and language, and that there is a young male chimpanzee at Kyoto University whose flash memory puts that of humans to shame? Fascinating, entertaining, and deeply informed, de Waal’s landmark work will convince you to rethink everything you thought you knew about animal—and human—intelligence.

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