In the midst of recent growth and downtown development, Baltimore is breaking away from its culinary stereotypes and emerging as city that is attracting some extraordinary restaurants and talented chefs. While embracing the local food movement, the city is now being recognized for an expanding culinary movement. Newcomers and homegrown chefs alike are charming diners with delicious variations staring the perennial favorite, crab, as well as offering unique options like frankenfish tacos and hearts of palm crab cakes that are becoming the taste of Charm City. With more than eighty recipes for the home cook from over fifty of the city's most celebrated eateries and showcasing photos featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous chefs, and lots of local flavor, Baltimore Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both tourists and locals alike.
As an explosive ordnance disposal technician for the Navy, Angela Bayard knew exactly what was trying to kill her. In her new role as counter-terrorism agent codenamed Carla, friend and foe are not so clear. Working for a newly formed federal agency and taking orders from her mysterious boss known only as The Colonel, Carla finds herself in a sea of action facing dangers not always of this Earth and phenomena never before encountered. The six stories take Carla from tracking a visitor from the future to battling black holes in the South Pacific to uncovering an unorthodox smuggling ring in the Mississippi Delta. The Codename: Carla Casebook is an exciting blend of espionage, fantasy, and suspense. Carla takes on menace and mayhem with a touch of humor and boatload of daring.
The 'Naturals: Season 2 -- Episodes 1-4 After Season One's explosive conclusion, everyone is reeling from the strange and violent events at the Monster's Ball that put several Silverwood High students in the hospital. . . Marshall is trying to figure out if Dexter was to blame for the disaster, and stories from the Monster Ball seem to confirm his suspicion that Silverwood High's star quarterback has supernatural abilities. Now Marshall is determined to figure out whether there are others like him. He and his friends decide it's time to do some investigating. Israel's parents have kicked him out, and it appears they're serious about it this time. His anger at his parents seems to be fueling the strange power that's growing inside him, and he's not sure how much longer he can keep it under control. He and his sister Molly discover that someone else has an explained ability, too. As Hailey recovers from the storm outside the Monster Ball--one that she had a hand in creating--she's nagged by the vague memory of being taken somewhere, an unknown facility, before she ended up in the hospital. And she's positive that Jay was part of the attack during the dance, except no one else seems to remember him being there. As her powers grow she's shunned by her so-called friends and starts to wonder if she can trust anyone or anything--including her own memory. Avery wakes up in the hospital without a scratch, even though she'd been right in the middle of the explosion in the Monster's Ball. That's strange enough, but even stranger is that IGT--the local corporation--is paying her medical expenses. She's not sure what to make of Dexter, who seems to be hiding something sinister just beneath his golden boy image, but a dark vision of him convinces her she must discover what he's up to.
A small town full of secrets. A coming darkness. Teenagers with supernatural abilities. Think you know the story? Think again. As Summer ends, the students at Silverwood High are getting ready to go back to school and resume their normal, everyday lives. Too bad "normal" is no longer an option. When these teens get their very first tastes of what destiny has in store, will they embrace that destiny... or flee from it? Will they be selfless... or ruthless? Will they master their abilities... or will their abilities master them? This is their awakening, the first step of an epic journey. But it's only the beginning of something bigger than they could ever imagine. Four teenagers. One town. Four authors. One story. The sleepy little town of Silverwood is about to wake up. * * * IN THESE EPISODES... It's time. A pivotal moment has come. A profound event is about to intersect all four major characters, and it will change everything, forever. HAILEY: Episode 9 Why does Hailey keep passing out? And what's up with all the odd weather around Silverwood? Everything in Hailey's life comes to a head when all the disparate pieces come crashing together. by K.C. Neal ISRAEL: Episode 10 It's time for the first football game of the season, and after an unexpected job offer, Israel's ready to suit up. But when a surprising event occurs, it brings with it a stunning revelation. by Aaron Patterson AVERY: Episode 11 As Avery grows closer to Dexter, she can't help wondering why he's interested in a girl like her. Meanwhile, her trusty intuition grows stronger than ever. What's happening to her? by Melody Carlson MARSHALL: Episode 12 The school bully broke his arm, and now it's time for payback. When Marshall and his friends attend the big football game, they're planning some righteous revenge. But fate has something else in mind. This is the point of no return. by Robin Parrish
A small town full of secrets. A coming darkness. Teenagers with supernatural abilities. Think you know the story? Think again. As Summer ends, the students at Silverwood High are getting ready to go back to school and resume their normal, everyday lives. Too bad "normal" is no longer an option. When these teens get their very first tastes of what destiny has in store, will they embrace that destiny... or flee from it? Will they be selfless... or ruthless? Will they master their abilities... or will their abilities master them? This is their awakening, the first step of an epic journey. But it's only the beginning of something bigger than they could ever imagine. Four teenagers. One town. Four authors. One story. The sleepy little town of Silverwood is about to wake up. * * * IN THESE EPISODES... Marshall: Episode 13 Marshall believes a path has been set before him -- a mission he is meant to undertake. But there's a big obstacle in his way: the school bully is bent on revenge, and this time he's out for blood. by Robin Parrish Avery: Episode 14 As if her world isn't already turning upside down, the people she cares about most decide it's time to reveal their biggest secrets -- and show their true colors. by Melody Carlson Israel: Episode 15 After comparing notes with his sister about their respective powers, Israel gets his first look at the inside of Infinite GlobalTek. But what is IGT really up to? by Aaron Patterson Hailey: Episode 16 On a desperate quest for answers, Hailey plays a hunch, taking Adrian along to a mysterious place she's seen in her dreams. But what they find there is the stuff of nightmares. by K.C. Neal
* * * Get the complete Season One for less than the individual books. Search for The 'Naturals Complete Season One to get all 20 episodes at a great price! * * * A small town full of secrets. A coming darkness. Teenagers with supernatural abilities. Think you know the story? Think again. As Summer ends, the students at Silverwood High are getting ready to go back to school and resume their normal, everyday lives. Too bad "normal" is no longer an option. When these teens get their very first tastes of what destiny has in store, will they embrace that destiny... or flee from it? Will they be selfless... or ruthless? Will they master their abilities... or will their abilities master them? This is their awakening, the first step of an epic journey. But it's only the beginning of something bigger than they could ever imagine. Four teenagers. One town. Four authors. One story. The sleepy little town of Silverwood is about to wake up. * * * IN THESE EPISODES... AVERY: Episode 1: Soulful, artistic Avery is intrigued when Silverwood High's strapping, athletic newcomer takes an interest in her. So why is she convinced that there's more going on with this guy than a simple crush? by Melody Carlson MARSHALL: Episode 2: Brilliant but nerdy Marshall is used to being the odd man out, the last one picked, and the bully's favorite target. But his luck may be changing when he discovers that he can do something that should be completely impossible. by Robin Parrish HAILEY: Episode 3: Soccer prodigy Hailey wants desperately to hide every aspect of her home life -- and the anger and regrets that fill her heart. But she's about to discover that concealing her feelings isn't a possibility anymore. by K.C. Neal ISRAEL: Episode 4: Homeschooler Israel is part of a dysfunctional family. They look normal on the outside, but it's a carefully constructed lie that's leaving plenty of scars. It doesn't help that he's having disturbing dreams and experiencing bizarre sensations. by Aaron Patterson
The Sheriff, Hailey, Israel’s sister, and others all have their suspicions about what happened during the fire at the Silver Screen, but will anyone discover Issi’s part in it? And most troubling of all, does he even feel bad about the tragedy? Hailey, Avery, Marshall, and Issi have turned down a dark path that seems to lead to IGT, and there’s no going back. The façade of normal life in Silverwood is crumbling for everyone—not just for kids with supernatural abilities—and the consequences are becoming deadly.
The 'Naturals Season Two: Evolution -- Episodes 5-8 The danger deepens as Marshall, Avery, Hailey, and Israel explore their abilities and discover they're not the only ones keeping secrets. At the center of it all? IGT, the company that seems to have a hand in everything that happens in Silverwood. Can four high school kids uncover the truth, or will they end up pawns in IGT's mysterious scheme?
A small town full of secrets. A coming darkness. Teenagers with supernatural abilities. Think you know the story? Think again. As Summer ends, the students at Silverwood High are getting ready to go back to school and resume their normal, everyday lives. Too bad "normal" is no longer an option. When these teens get their very first tastes of what destiny has in store, will they embrace that destiny... or flee from it? Will they be selfless... or ruthless? Will they master their abilities... or will their abilities master them? This is their awakening, the first step of an epic journey. But it's only the beginning of something bigger than they could ever imagine. Four teenagers. One town. Four authors. One story. The sleepy little town of Silverwood is about to wake up. * * * IN THESE EPISODES... ISRAEL: Episode 5 Finally mingling with the school kids, Israel relishes his every chance to defy his parents' wishes. But still he's inexplicably drawn to the woods, where he makes an incredible discovery. by Aaron Patterson HAILEY: Episode 6 Hailey dreads running into her ex, Jay, when she attends the first big party of the school year. Too bad something far more dangerous than Jay is waiting for her. by K.C. Neal MARSHALL: Episode 7 It's the first day of school, a time that brainy kids like Marshall look forward to. So why is he acting so strange? by Robin Parrish AVERY: Episode 8 Despite instincts warning her to stay away, Avery finds herself drawn to the new jock in town, Dexter. Is romance drawing them together... or is it something else? by Melody Carlson For readers who enjoy teen & young adult literature & fiction action & adventure, teen & young adult science fiction supernatural paranormal, teen & young adult, teen & young adult fantasy superhero, teen & young adult social issues adolescence, teen & young adult science fiction & fantasy science fiction mysteries
Patterson's Guide to Reloading Basics Practical Ammo Reloading Guide for Shooter's The cost of ammo goes up over time. If you are on a budget, and practice shooting often than you know it cost a big chunk of money to keep buying ammo for your practice. What if you can reuse the shells and make your own ammo? Would that save money? Sure it would, but there is a learning curve that you have to overcome first. You will need to learn how to reload and do it safely and appropriately, so no one gets injured or harmed in the process. The actual process of reloading is never simple as 1-2-3 if it was, I am sure you won't need to buy a book to learn how to do it. The process is delicate, time-consuming but the reward and savings are truly great. For me the enjoyment of reloading my own shells and the satisfaction of accuracy I achieve out weights everything else. I am sure once you get started, you will enjoy and the same satisfactions as well. I shared a lot of images and YouTube videos in this book; I did that to give you a visual and mental view of the process along with words. Sometimes reading a process from a book can be confusing but when you see an image or watch a video of that same process being done on the screen, it becomes much easier to understand then follow and duplicate the process. My goal in this book is to teach you the very basics of reloading along with all the safety measures you need to take and practice this way the job is done properly and done right. In This Book I Show You How to: The Basics of Reloading Benefits of Reloading What equipment you need What kind of Press to use Basics of cartridges Types of bullets What Powder to use What Primers to use Reloading Step by Step How to inspect cases How to clean your cases How to lubricate your cases How to resize How to do trimming, priming and Crimping Short shell reloading Proper care and maintenance Enjoy reloading!
* * * THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON * * * For fans of Veronica Roth, James Dashner, and Brandon Sanderson. THE 'NATURALS COMPLETE SEASON ONE A small town full of secrets. A coming darkness. Teens with supernatural abilities. Think you know the story? Think again. As Summer ends, the students at Silverwood High are getting ready to go back to school and resume their normal, everyday lives. Too bad "normal" is no longer an option. When these teens get their very first tastes of what destiny has in store, will they embrace that destiny... or flee from it? Will they be selfless... or ruthless? Will they master their abilities... or will their abilities master them? This is their awakening, the first step of an epic journey. But it's only the beginning of something bigger than they could ever imagine. The sleepy little town of Silverwood is about to wake up. MORE BY THE AUTHORS Aaron Patterson’s young adult fantasy titles: Airel Saga (Airel, Michael, Uriel) Melody Carlson’s young adult titles: Life at Kingston High Series & The Carter House Girls Series Robin Parrish’s young adult titles: Corridor (A MythWorks Novel) K.C. Neal’s young adult science fiction and fantasy titles: Pyxis Series (Pyxis, Alight), The Starlight Age Series This young adult serial by Aaron Patterson, Melody Carlson, Robin Parrish, and K.C. Neal is clean fiction for adult and teen & young adult readers. THE 'NATURALS is for readers who enjoy The Rho Agenda Series by Richard Phillips, The Host by Stephenie Meyer, Veronica Roth, James Dashner, Brandon Sanderson, superhero stories, teen & young adult action & adventure, teen & young adult romance, fantasy superhero, teen & young adult coming of age, fantasy coming of age.
A small town full of secrets. A coming darkness. Teenagers with supernatural abilities. Think you know the story? Think again. As Summer ends, the students at Silverwood High are getting ready to go back to school and resume their normal, everyday lives. Too bad "normal" is no longer an option. When these teens get their very first tastes of what destiny has in store, will they embrace that destiny... or flee from it? Will they be selfless... or ruthless? Will they master their abilities... or will their abilities master them? This is their awakening, the first step of an epic journey. But it's only the beginning of something bigger than they could ever imagine. Four teenagers. One town. Four authors. One story. The sleepy little town of Silverwood is about to wake up. * * * IN THESE EPISODES... In the season finale of The 'Naturals, "Awakening" comes to an adrenaline-fueled conclusion, as secrets are exposed and shocking events change the small town of Silverwood forever... Hailey: Episode 17 Her horrific dreams are intensifying and her powers are growing. Is Hailey powerful enough to survive when the unthinkable happens? by K.C. Neal Marshall: Episode 18 Marshall and his friends are in real danger and there's no one coming to help. But that's nothing compared to the game-changing surprises they're in store for. by Robin Parrish Avery: Episode 19 While learning to harness her powers, Avery grows closer to Riley. But Dexter's not going to let her go without a fight -- and he's still got some big surprises up his sleeve. by Melody Carlson Israel: Episode 20 All his life, Israel has lived in fear of his abusive parents. Tonight, everything finally comes to a head, and nothing will ever be the same. by Aaron Patterson For readers who enjoy teen & young adult literature & fiction action & adventure, teen & young adult science fiction supernatural paranormal, teen & young adult, teen & young adult fantasy superhero, teen & young adult social issues adolescence, teen & young adult science fiction & fantasy science fiction mysteries.
How can more of us protect and create waiwai, value, for coming generations? Culturally-rich education. Holistic health systems. Organic farming and aquaculture. Creative and conscious urban development. Caring for one another across difference. Telling our stories. Continuing the conversation of The Value of Hawai‘i: Knowing the Past, Shaping the Future, this new collection offers passionate and poignant visions for our shared futures in these islands. The fresh voices gathered in this book share their inspiring work and ideas for creating value, addressing a wide range of topics: community health, agriculture, public education, local business, energy, gender, rural lifestyles, sacred community, activism, storytelling, mo‘olelo, migration, voyaging, visual art, music, and the ‘āina we continue to love and mālama. By exploring connections to those who have come before and those who will follow after, the contributors to this volume recenter Hawai‘i in our watery Pacific world. Their autobiographical essays will inspire readers to live consciously and lead as island people. Contributors: Jeffrey Tangonan Acido, U‘ilani Arasato, Kamana Beamer, Makena Coffman, Donovan Kūhiō Colleps, Sean Connelly, Elise Leimomi Dela Cruz-Talbert, Noelani Goodyear-Ka‘ōpua, Consuelo Agarpao Gouveia, Tina Grandinetti, Hunter Heaivilin, Sania Fa‘amaile Betty P. Ickes, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, Bonnie Kahape‘a-Tanner, Kainani Kahaunaele, Joseph Keawe‘aimoku Kaholokula, Haley Kailiehu, Hi‘ilei Kawelo, Keone Kealoha, Emelihter Kihleng, James Koshiba, Derek Kurisu, Dawn Mahi, Brandy Nālani McDougall, Mailani Neal, Ryan Oishi, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio, Eri Oura, Faith Pascua, Mark Patterson, Prime/John Hina, No‘u Revilla, Hāwane Rios, Darlene Rodrigues, Cheryse Julitta Kauikeolani Sana, Dean Itsuji Saranillio, Lyz Soto, Innocenta Sound-Kikku, Cade Watanabe, Jill Yamasawa, Aiko Yamashiro, Matt N. Yamashita, Aubrey Morgan Yee.
Darelius - a planet in crisis with its civilisation facing the danger of extinction from a virus to which it had no natural defence. The Darelian people had not been at war for many generations, but now faced not one, but two threats, as a warlike neighbour lay in the wings, awaiting its opportunity. The only hope of salvation lay in a cure derived from the flora of a primitive planet in the Orion System - eighty light years distant. It all began on Balan - a planet at war, and also facing its own apocalypse - hundreds of years in Darelius' past... Neal James is a UK author of crime fiction. He is a prolific short story writer turned novelist. 'The Rings of Darelius' is his first venture into the world of science fiction, and his seventh book in as many years. He lives in Derbyshire with his wife and family.
NYPD detective Ben Tolliver investigates a series of seemingly motiveless murders A beautiful woman strides into a jewelry store and asks to try on the finest diamond they have. After admiring it in the mirror, she draws a revolver and kills everyone in the shop, screaming, “Horrible! Vile! Hideous! Filthy!” As the smoke clears, she looks at the security camera, puts the pistol in her mouth, and pulls the trigger. Who was this woman? Why did she kill, and why did she turn the gun on herself? The case falls to Detective Ben Tolliver, a homicide cop who is not afraid of asking tough questions. The killer was the daughter of a major political player who will do whatever it takes to cover up his child’s troubled past. At the root of the conspiracy is a disturbed doctor whose experiments go far beyond ethical science, and who has the power to destroy Tolliver’s mind, body, and soul.
Ten years ago, Mark Anthony Neal’s New Black Man put forth a revolutionary model of Black masculinity for the twenty-first century—one that moved beyond patriarchy to embrace feminism and combat homophobia. Now, Neal’s book is more vital than ever, urging us to imagine a New Black Man whose strength resides in family, community, and diversity. Part memoir, part manifesto, this book celebrates the Black man of our times in all his vibrancy and virility. The tenth anniversary edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by Joan Morgan and a new introduction and postscript from Neal, which bring the issues in the book up to the present day.
NYPD detective Ben Tolliver tracks a killer with a taste for expensive call girls When the escort service sends Caroline to the Plaza, she dreams of a handsome client with an open wallet. Instead, she is greeted by the businessman’s assistant, who insists on vetting the girl before she can start work. At her command, Caroline undresses, turns around, and feels something tighten around her throat. Homicide detective Ben Tolliver is surprised to get called in for a murder at the Plaza. Though Midtown may not be his beat, sex crimes are, and this one is especially chilling. Caroline was strangled, her face and body coated with grotesque makeup. The murder is baffling enough, but when the dead girl’s millionaire father gets involved, Tolliver’s investigation threatens to erupt into a circus where the main attraction is a killer who paints women like clowns.
The Story of Southampton is a long overdue and engaging general history of the city, from the earliest times to the present day, taking into account its unique architectural development and heritage. It not only looks at the local history, but also how those events had a wider significance – especially in relation to the sea and communications. Peter Neal has an eye for a telling anecdote, and this, together with his lively tone and authoritative research, will make the book appealing to anyone who is seeking to find out more about this fascinating city.
SLAVERY, SMALLHOLDING AND TOURISM explores the political economy of development in the British Virgin Islands -- from plantations, through the evolution of a smallholding economy, to the rise of tourism. The study argues that the demise of plantation economy in the BVI ushered in a century of imperial disinterest persisting until recently, when a new 'monocrop' -- tourism -- became ascendant. Using an historical and anthropological approach, O'Neal reveals that the trend toward reliance on tourism and other dependent industries echoes for many BVIslanders -- the 'Belongers' -- their heritage. Part of the Classic Dissertation Series from Quid Pro Books, the book adds a new Foreword by Vassar's Colleen Ballerino Cohen and additional commentary by UC-Irvine's Bill Maurer, who shows how even the emergence of a financial services industry may be understood through the insights that O'Neal presents in his study. Quality eBook formatting features active Contents, linked notes, original tables and maps, and Index.
Philosophy and the Modern African American Freedom Struggle: A Freedom Gaze describes the ideas that defined the movement and struggle to be free by Black people in the United States during their Modern Era. Using a historical perspective, this work engages the question of how the historical experience of oppression and the denial of humanity created space for the development of a certain consciousness. The existence and demonstration of agency within the ideas of the African diaspora and the creation of an intentional community with the aim of defining and attaining freedom are dissected in order to understand the Black community as a whole during the modern era. This book was nominated for the 2023 Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Award in nonfiction.
The 1912 Boyce-Sneed feud in West Texas began with Lena Snyder Sneed, the headstrong wife; Al Boyce, Jr., Lena's reckless lover; and John Beal Sneed, Lena's vindictive husband, who responded to Lena's plea for a divorce by locking her in an insane asylum. The lovers escaped to Canada, but Sneed assassinated Al's unarmed father, and eventually killed Al Boyce, Jr., who had returned to Texas.
After revising the original 1981 edition in 1990 and looking back to regret his enthusiastic reporting of what turned out to be temporary and peripheral trends, Primm has decided that current events are not safe water for historians. He has not, therefore extended the text to include the 1990s, but better technology has considerably improved the quality of the illustrations. Distributed in the US by U. of Missouri Press. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Voice of the Blues brings together interviews with many pioneering blues men including Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, B.B. King, and many others.
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