When FBI agent Jackson Walker is sent to his native Navajo land to investigate a string of brutal murders, he finds love in Ainii Henio, a shaman's daughter who sees Jackson's Navajo heart and shaman's soul
Journey with a little girl through her dreams, alongside her friend Sleep. Meet friendly aliens, ride on a dragon's back and meet a scary monster... who turns out to be not-so scary after all. With Sleep by your side, nothing is as terrifying as it seems. This magical picture book delights in the joy of dreams, opens a door to children’s imaginations and helps to contain their fears around sleep and night terrors. Featuring stunning, atmospheric illustrations, this beautiful story is the perfect book for getting little ones off to sleep at bedtime.
“Laura Jean Baker has written a beautiful and brave memoir of motherhood and its discontents, which are indistinguishable from its joys. This is a warmly intimate yet intellectually provocative personal document of originality and considerable charm.” —Joyce Carol Oates With the birth of her first child, soon-to-be professor Laura Jean Baker finds herself electrified by oxytocin, the “love hormone”—the first effective antidote to her lifelong depression. Over the next eight years, her “oxy” cravings, and her family, only grow—to the dismay of her husband, Ryan, a freelance public defender. As her reckless baby–making threatens her family’s middle–class existence, Baker identifies more and more with Ryan’s legal clients, often drug–addled fellow citizens of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Is she any less desperate for her next fix? Baker is in an impossible bind: The same drive that sustains her endangers her family; the cure is also the disease. She explores this all–too–human paradox by threading her story through those of her local counterparts who’ve run afoul of the law—like Rob McNally, the lovable junkie who keeps resurfacing in Ryan’s life. As Baker vividly reports on their alleged crimes—theft, kidnapping, opioid abuse, and even murder—she unerringly conjures tenderness for the accused, yet increasingly questions her own innocence. Baker’s ruthless self–interrogation makes this her personal affidavit—her sworn statement, made for public record if not a court of law. With a wrenching ending that compels us to ask whether Baker has fallen from maternal grace, this is an extraordinary addition to the literature of motherhood.
When Liz Talbot's husband left her for a woman half her age, Liz put all her passions into her bakery. The problem is that fad diets and fitness crazes are ruining sales and she's barely staying afloat. Liz's luck seems to be changing when her ex dies without changing his will, leaving her the main beneficiary. Unfortunately one of the things she inherits is the advertising agency she left behind to pursue her dream of baking. Her partner? The newly widowed husband stealer; Brandi, with a heart over the i. As the new co–owner of Talbot Advertising, in the toilet since the death of her ex (that's right, she's now the proprietor of two failing businesses), Liz is more determined than ever to break out and make a name for herself as an artisan baker extraordinaire, providing her products can catch the eye of the Nabisco Food scout who is as elusive as he is mysterious.
From Scratch: A Journey into the World of Everyday Cookies" is a delightful and comprehensive guide that takes readers on a mouthwatering adventure through the art of baking cookies. This book is designed to inspire and empower both novice and experienced bakers to embrace the joy of creating delicious homemade cookies every day. With a focus on simplicity and approachability, this book covers a wide range of cookie recipes, from classic favorites like chocolate chip and sugar cookies to unique and creative creations like lemon poppy seed and almond crescent cookies. Each recipe is accompanied by detailed instructions, tips, and variations to suit different tastes and preferences. But "From Scratch" goes beyond just providing recipes. It dives into the essential techniques and principles that underpin successful cookie baking, ensuring that readers understand the "whys" behind each step. From selecting the right ingredients and mastering different mixing methods to understanding the impact of temperature and baking time, this book equips readers with the knowledge they need to achieve perfect cookies every time. Beyond the recipes and techniques, "From Scratch" also explores the joy of sharing homemade cookies with loved ones and the importance of creating lasting memories in the kitchen. It encourages readers to embrace their creativity, experiment with flavors, and even develop their own cookie recipes, providing guidance and encouragement along the way. Throughout the book, stunning photography showcases the beauty of each cookie, inspiring readers to unleash their inner bakers and create visually appealing treats. The book also includes helpful tips for troubleshooting common baking issues, ensuring that even the most novice bakers can overcome challenges and achieve baking success. Whether you're a passionate home baker or someone who has never baked a cookie before, "From Scratch: A Journey into the World of Everyday Cookies" is your go-to guide for creating delicious, homemade cookies that will delight family and friends. So grab your apron, preheat the oven, and embark on a cookie-baking adventure that will fill your home with warmth, sweetness, and the aroma of freshly baked goodness.
In this series debut for fans of Jenn McKinlay, baker Teddie St. John spends her time away from the oven writing murder mysteries. But is she herself a murderer? Everyone in Lake Potawatomi, Wisconsin, knows Teddie St. John. Tall, curly-haired Teddie is a superb baker, a bohemian bon vivant, and a mystery writer. Teddie is walking her American Eskimo dog, Gracie, when her four-legged friend finds Teddie's missing silk scarf. Only problem: the scarf is tied tightly around the neck of a beautiful blond woman, the fiancée of a touring British author. Before you can say "Wisconsin kringle," Teddie becomes a murder suspect. Everyone in town knows all too well that the distinctive scarf was hers. But there are more layers to this case than there would have been on poor Kristi's wedding cake. Tavish Bentley should be bereaved after his sweetheart's strangling. Instead, the dashing Brit takes a shine to Teddie's witty wisecracks and to-die-for cookies, and soon he's mooning over her instead of mourning his bride. That is, when he's not dodging the attentions of Annabelle, an obsessive fan who's taken to stalking him. And when a second murder shocks the community, the plot thickens to the consistency of fondant as Teddie stands accused of not one, but two, murders. With the help of her friends Sharon and Char, can Teddie clear her name and deliver a killer's just desserts?
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