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"Nine mesmerizing stories saturated in the details of Roman life that showcase Jhumpa Lahiri's extraordinary range and virtuosity"--
Rome -- metropolis and monument, suspended between past and future, multi-faceted and metaphysical -- is the protagonist, not the setting, of these nine the first short story collection by the Pulitzer Prize-winning master of the form since her number one New York Times best seller Unaccustomed Earth, and a major literary...
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xv, 337 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Arranged according to the cycle of the seasons, this cookbook explores life in the Polish country-side through the year, giving readers priceless historical information such as the type of utensils used in Poland at the turn of the century, the meaning behind the Pascal butter lamb, and many other questions commonly asked by descendants of Polish immigrants.
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"Shoji Morimoto was constantly being told that he was a 'do-nothing' because he lacked initiative. Dispirited and unemployed, it occurred to him that if he was so good at doing nothing, perhaps he could turn it into a business. And with one tweet, he began his business of renting himself out to do nothing. Morimoto, aka Rental Person, provides a fascinating service to the lonely and socially anxious. Sitting with a client undergoing surgery, accompanying...
4) Austria
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24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
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"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Austria. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--
5) The instant
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"Wishing to leave the quiet isolation of her Orkney island life, Amy Liptrot books a one-way flight to Berlin. Searching for new experiences, inspiration and love, she rents a loftbed in a shared flat and looks for work. She explores the streets, nightclubs and parks and seeks out the city's wildlife - goshawks, raccoons and hooded crows. She looks for love through the screen of her laptop. Over the course of a year Amy makes space for something to...
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"Long before hygge, lagom, or ikigai took the world by storm, there was la dolce vita -- the Italian phrase for "the sweet life." La dolce vita encourages the benefits of practicing Italian traditions on improving your mental health by taking life slow and relishing in the sweet moments. This unique self-help approach offers practical advice on forming habits, love, balance, and simplicity that make daily life in Italy a celebration"--
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Veronica Speedwell mystery volume 8
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"Lord Rosemorran has purchased a wax figure of a beautiful reclining woman and asks Stoker to incorporate a clockwork mechanism to give the Rosemorran Collection its own Sleeping Beauty in the style of Madame Tussaud's. But when Stoker goes to cut the mannequin open to insert the mechanism, he makes a gruesome discovery: this is no wax figure. The mannequin is the beautifully preserved body of a young woman who was once very much alive. But who would...
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Told from the perspectives of four people whose actions changed the course of history, this masterful work of historical fiction takes readers back to 1811 Richmond, Virginia, where, on the night after Christmas, the city's only theater burned to the ground, tearing apart a community.
Richmond, Virginia 1811. It's the height of the winter social season. The General Assembly is in session, and many of Virginia's gentleman planters, along with their...
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"The best things in life are really not that fancy--time with family, hard work, and a good bowl of beans and cornbread. Come on in, kick off your boots (or leave them on, I don't care), and let's have some fun"--
In Not That Fancy, GRAMMY-award winning singer and actress Reba McEntire shares life lessons, behind-the-scenes stories and photos, and her favorite comfort food recipes to inspire you to enjoy the simple things in life.
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241 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Explore Hawai'ian culture through the art of lei making with flower inspirations and gorgeous photography from stylist, fashion designer, and local island icon Meleana Estes"--
"Brimming with stunning photos of lei--the famous flower garlands of Hawai'i--in dreamy island settings, Lei Aloha tells the story of the flowers, craftsmanship, and community of lei culture, offering a window into this beautiful world where life moves a little slower, flowers...
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Mischief and matchmaking volume 1
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"A ... queer Victorian romance in which two debutantes distract themselves from having to seek husbands by setting up their widowed parents, and instead find their perfect match in each other"--
12) Day of the dead
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24 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Day of the Dead, including when, where, and who first celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including setting up altars, making sugar skulls and papel picado, and visiting cemeteries and graves of loved ones, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they...
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152 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm
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"A très chic indulgence awaits! Bonjour Emily is the culinary exploration of irresistible French flavors for fans of Emily in Paris. Adorn yourself in your finest ringarde fashion as you enjoy cocktails best poured against a Parisian skyline, melt-in-your-mouth pastries from your corner patisserie, bougie, influencer-style bites, and succulent dinners made by your dreamy fourth-floor neighbor (or is it the fifth?). Create your own epicurean adventure...
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309 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Comezón: It's more than an itch. It's a longstanding desire that will never be fulfilled. And, in this novel by award-winning author Denise Chávez, it is also a border town in New Mexico whose denizens' longings are as powerful as they are, all too often, impossible.
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lxi, 81 pages ; 20 cm.
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"Who knocked Wee Thomas over on the lonely road on the island of Inishmore, and was it an accident? 'Mad Padraig' will want to know when he gets back from a stint of torture and chip shop bombing in Northern Ireland: he loves that cat more than life itself." "The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a satire on terrorism, a powerful corrective to the beautification of violence in contemporary culture, and a hilarious face. It premiered at the RSC's The Other...
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176 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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This book presents the extraordinary food culture of the Philippines through stories and recipes from 36 culinary trailblazers, award-winning chefs, food writers and social media influencers from around the globe. They share their favorite recipes for classics like adobo, lumpia, sisig and pancit, and stories about what Filipino food means to them. Contributors include Michelin Star awardee Roger Asakil Joya; Washington DC restaurateur Meshelle Armstrong;...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"Item by item, a family assembles a Day of the Dead altar to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh draws on his own life experiences to create this bilingual counting book." --
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219 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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"45,000 years ago, rare and precious statues of faceless women with hourglass figures, sturdy hips and generous breasts surfaced across Europe. Spanning thousands of years and nurturing many a fantasy, they are known as the prehistoric Venus figurines. But what were the women who inspired these artefacts really like? For 150 years researchers offered no archaeological insights into the daily lives of prehistoric women and underestimated their role...
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xxxv, 250 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"Water for the People: The Acequia Heritage of New Mexico in a Global Context is a new anthology of essays by world-renowned acequia scholars and community members that situates New Mexico's acequia heritage and its inherent sustainable design within a global framework. Initially inspired by two special issues of the Green Fire Times (GFT) that centered on New Mexico's rich acequia traditions, Water for the People features twenty-five essays (including...
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