From America's Finest News Source comes a compilation of the most important, most influential, and glossiest magazine covers ever produced by the hand of humankind. Seen by tens of billions worldwide, these are the unforgettable Onion Magazine covers that altered the course of human history and radically redefined your trivial life anew every weekend. Profound philosophical questions, the thoughts of leading cultural luminaries, harsh truths of existence, remorseless personal attacks -- you will encounter full-color graphical representations of all of these within this handsome volume. Whether you are a connoisseur of pretty pictures or are new to looking at images, The Onion Magazine: The Iconic Covers that Transformed an Undeserving World is sure to give you, the feebleminded consumer, far more pleasure than you have any earthly right to experience.
Are you a witless cretin with no reason to live? Would you like to know more about every piece of knowledge ever? Do you have cash? Then congratulations, because just in time for the death of the print industry as we know it comes the final book ever published, and the only one you will ever need: The Onion's compendium of all things known. Replete with an astonishing assemblage of facts, illustrations, maps, charts, threats, blood, and additional fees to edify even the most simple-minded book-buyer, The Onion Book of Known Knowledge is packed with valuable information -- such as the life stages of an Aunt; places to kill one's self in Utica, New York; and the dimensions of a female bucket, or "pail." With hundreds of entries for all 27 letters of the alphabet, The Onion Book of Known Knowledge must be purchased immediately to avoid the sting of eternal ignorance.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without impulse-priced holiday gift books—and now The Onion has unleashed its award-winning team of investigative journalists upon the genre. Christmas Exposed features more than one hundred shocking tales of Secret Santas, shopping mall mayhem, dysfunctional family dinners, and much, much more.
Every week, three million readers turn to the world's most popular humour publication for a much-needed dose of Onion satire. In a history spanning 15 years, six popular books and 10 Webby Awards, with stories like 'U.S. Inspires World With Attempt At Democratic Election' and 'Debbie, By The Time You Read This I'll Either Be Dead Or Vice-President of Marketing' The Onion continues to attract legions of loyal fans drawn to its scathingly funny commentary on world events and human behaviour. The latest book in the New York Times bestselling Onion Ad Nauseam series has everything you would expect from America's Finest News Source™. Fresh from the front lines of world events came 'Bush Promises To Unite Nation For Real This Time' and the classic 'God Puts His Tool Back In Office'. Volume 16 brings you pure Onion at its best ('New Overtime Laws: Changing The Way Americans Wash Dishes For Sixty Hours A Week', 'What This Town Needs Is A Child In A Well'). Here they are at last: all the issues of The Onion that you missed because you had a life to live. 'Arguably the most popular humour periodical in world history' The New Yorker 'It's writers have developed an eerily perfect ear for the mindless chatter that masquerades as news, not just in the United States, but around the world' Sunday Times 'Welcome to the satire war . . . leading the way is The Onion, the now-legendary satirical news-site' Independent on Sunday 'What is one to make of The Onion? To find out try the Ad Nauseam. Since it first appeared, pushing up through the electronic undergrowth, it has made converts of millions' Financial Times
This collection of facts, illustrations, and informational tidbits from the satirical news organization includes data on the life stages of an Aunt; places to commit suicide in Utica, New York; and the dimensions of a female bucket.
100+ funny Christmas stories about secret Santas, dysfunctional families, epic blizzards, and much more—all from the pages of America’s finest (satirical) news source. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without impulse-priced holiday gift books—and now The Onion has unleashed its award-winning team of investigative journalists upon the genre. Featuring entertaining illustrations and over 100 shocking holiday stories, Christmas Exposed is the perfect gift book for smart alecks everywhere.
The Onion, the nation's sole beacon of truth in an era besieged by darkness and lies, has fearlessly published hundreds of classified documents obtained from an anonymous whistleblower deep within the Trump White House. From top secret national security briefings hand-colored in crayon by President Trump, to encrypted e-mails sent by Kremlin operatives, to Vice President Pence's impure thoughts about the Morton Salt girl, the earth-shattering revelations contained within The Trump Leaks are all but certain to topple the president and alter the very arc of global history. With this soon-to-be Pulitzer-winning work of investigative reportage, America's Finest News Source has selflessly provided the world with its first and only glimpse inside the hidden workings and tortured minds of the Trump Administration.
Onion fans hear this! Homeland Insecurity is the largest collection of award-winning journalism from America's Finest News Source ever released, and that means you must buy it! Featuring every brilliantly biting article printed in The Onion between November 2004 and December 2005, a time in the history of the States ripe for further examination by America's Finest News Source, Homeland Insecurity collects all the news reporting you were too lazy to read when it first appeared, now delivered in a handy single volume that will fit perfectly on the bookshelf of your dorm, ward or cell. Homeland Insecurity is Volume 17 in the always bestselling and always entertaining Onion series. Look for a new volume every year.
100+ funny Christmas stories about secret Santas, dysfunctional families, epic blizzards, and much more—all from the pages of America’s finest (satirical) news source. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without impulse-priced holiday gift books—and now The Onion has unleashed its award-winning team of investigative journalists upon the genre. Featuring entertaining illustrations and over 100 shocking holiday stories, Christmas Exposed is the perfect gift book for smart alecks everywhere.
Explore the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean with this comprehensive culinary guide. The Encyclopedia of Mediterranean is your passport to a world of vibrant, healthful, and diverse cuisine. Overflowing with over 350 mouth-watering recipes, this cookbook takes you on a journey through the olive groves of Greece, the vineyards of Italy, the spice markets of Morocco, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this book equips you with everything you need to prepare authentic Mediterranean dishes right in your own kitchen. From crowd-pleasing tapas and meze to hearty mains and delectable desserts, these dishes showcase the Mediterranean's signature ingredients like fresh produce, nourishing grains, aromatic herbs and spices, and of course, plenty of olive oil. Inside you'll find: 350 recipes for soups, salads, entrees, desserts, and more Stunning full-color photography Tips and techniques that help you extract maximum flavor from each ingredient This cookbook isn't just a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine, but of the Mediterranean lifestyle, which emphasizes balance, variety, and enjoyment in eating. Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean, one delicious dish at a time.
More than twenty years ago, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations contributed to the growing recognition of the role of pollination in agricultural production, with the publication of “The Pollination of Cultivated Plants in the Tropics”. Since that time, the appreciation of pollinators has grown, alongside the realization that we stand to lose them. But our knowledge and understanding of crop pollination, pollinator biology, and best management practices has also expanded over this time.This volume is the first of two “compendiums for practitioners”, sharing expert knowledge on all dimensions of crop pollination in both temperate and tropical zones. The focus in this first volume is on applied crop and system-specific pollination.
The quality declared seed system, as set out in the FAO Plant Production and Production Paper No. 117 (1993, ISBN 9251032785) has been widely used, particularly by those working in the field of emergency seed supply and as a source of practical information on seed standards for a range of crop species. The system provided an alternative for seed quality assurance, which was less demanding than full seed quality control systems. This publication sets out a revised version, prepared by an expert consultation, which offers a more explicit recognition of the role of national policies and the impact of some recent international obligations on seed provision and a clearer explanation on how quality declared seeds can accommodate local varieties. The list of crops now includes 92 species, of which 21 include open pollinated and hybrids and one includes also a synthetic variety. In making this update, FAO sought to improve seed supplies to farmers and thus to contribute to food security.
This document, published in two volumes, contains the summaries of the residue data considered and the recommendations made at the 2004 Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the WHO Core Assessment Group.
A celebratory collection of over 100 delicious recipes that bring family together at the table each holiday, from Passover to the Festival of Lights. Embrace the international culinary traditions of Jewish cuisine each holiday with Jewish Holiday Cooking. The menu is one of the most important elements to consider when it comes to holiday celebrations. Holiday meals vary widely from Sephardic to Ashkenazic and Mizrahic traditions, meaning that for Jewish people, there’s no one right way to celebrate. With nostalgic recipes and new dishes inspired from Moroccan, Russian, German, and more cuisines, these dishes rich in variety and heritage are sure to satisfy and delight. This cookbook includes: - Over 250 flavorful recipes that celebrate regional authenticity and modern flair - Sample holiday menus for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Passover, breaking the fast of Yom Kippur, and Shabbat dinner - Exquisite dishes such as Salted Honey Apple Upside-Down Cake, White Wine Braised Leeks, Cholent, Sufganiyot, Bourekas, Keftes de Espinaca, Tzimmes Chicken with Apricots, Prunes & Carrots, Charoset, Matzo Brei, and more. With this cookbook, you can explore the regional flavors that have informed this deeply cultural cuisine. Whether you’re preparing your first Passover feast or looking for new inspiration to bring to your table, bring joy to any celebration with Jewish Holiday Cooking.
A Joint Meeting of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the World Health Organization (WHO) Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) was held from 6–17 September and 4 and 7 October 2021. The meeting evaluated 15 pesticides for residues with regard to additional uses. The meeting estimated maximum residue levels and recommended them for use by CCPR and estimated supervised trials median residue (STMR) and highest residue (HR) levels as a basis for estimating dietary exposures.
With over 600 recipes hand-selected by the busy Southern Living Test Kitchens Professionals and Food Editors as their very best fast favorites to prepare for their families and friends, the cook can be sure the recipes in this hefty, 100-pound paper stock book full of pretty photos are indeed quick and delicious. The book was designed for readers to find the recipes they need in a flash; a make-ahead symbol on more than half of the recipes, over 250, identifies at a glance recipes than can be partially or totally made ahead. Other recipe banners highlight those recipes that can be prepared in 30, 20, and even 10 minutes, start to finish.
Food safety regulators face a daunting task: crafting food safety performance standards and systems that continue in the tradition of using the best available science to protect the health of the American public, while working within an increasingly antiquated and fragmented regulatory framework. Current food safety standards have been set over a period of years and under diverse circumstances, based on a host of scientific, legal, and practical constraints. Scientific Criteria to Ensure Safe Food lays the groundwork for creating new regulations that are consistent, reliable, and ensure the best protection for the health of American consumers. This book addresses the biggest concerns in food safetyâ€"including microbial disease surveillance plans, tools for establishing food safety criteria, and issues specific to meat, dairy, poultry, seafood, and produce. It provides a candid analysis of the problems with the current system, and outlines the major components of the task at hand: creating workable, streamlined food safety standards and practices.
Create beautiful and memorable spreads for family and friends with 350 tapas-style recipes in The Encyclopedia of Small Plates. These versatile recipes make cooking and entertaining effortless. Mix and match dishes with tapas-style eating and experiment with different flavor profiles. Impress your guests and family with quick and satisfying snacks and sides, or create a feast of multiple dishes. Clean, uncluttered design and an extensive index makes finding recipes easy. This cookbook includes: - 350 recipes for sauces, dips, spreads, dumplings, breads, crackers, desserts, and more - Helpful tips and techniques for entertaining your guests - Beautiful photography to inspire your feasts This book is the perfect housewarming or hostess gift, and great for holidays, brunches, and entertaining on special occasions. Whether you want to whip up a quick treat or create a varied and delicious spread, The Encyclopedia of Small Plates is your guarantee to a beautiful table.
This exhaustively researched project brings together for the first time a complete listing of Alberta's rare vascular plants with detailed plant descriptions, habitat information and notes of special interest. Accompanied by numerous colour photographs, B&W illustrations and frequency maps, this text is essential for naturalists, botanists, students, and others interested in the flora of Alberta.
Joint FAO-WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues ; Report of the Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the WHO Core Assessment Group on Pestice Residues, Geneva, Switzerland, 18-27 September 2007
Joint FAO-WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues ; Report of the Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the WHO Core Assessment Group on Pestice Residues, Geneva, Switzerland, 18-27 September 2007
The annual Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the WHO Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 18 to 27 September 2007. The Meeting was held in pursuance of recommendations made by previous meetings and accepted by the governing bodies of FAO and WHO that studies should be undertaken jointly by experts to evaluate possible hazards to humans arising from the occurrence of pesticide residues in foods. This report contains information on ADIs, ARfDs, maximum residue levels, and general principles for the evaluation of pesticides. The recommendations of the Joint Meeting, including further research and information, are proposed for use by Member governments of the respective agencies and other interested parties.
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