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From award-winning author Irene Bennett Brown comes a heartwarming story of a young girl determined to make it possible for her constantly moving farmer family to buy a farm that she has come to love and wants to live on permanently.Could the Faber family really afford a farm of their own? Could they stop moving from place to place? Her father has almost given up hope, but for Willow Faber, the only dream worth having is a farm of their own. The Fabers are tenant farmers. They move almost every year trying to find a better place. But no farm will ever compare to the one Willow calls "The Ranch." Once a Pony Express stop, it is old, but solid and pleasant, and Willow is willing to do everything she can to make it theirs.For a long year Willow does little but plan and work and save, pushing herself-and her family-to the brink, earning herself the nickname "Willow The Whip." She sacrifices everything, including all of the things she had hoped to gain by staying in one place. Only near disaster helps her understand what she has lost and all that she still has to gain.

미국 남부의 풍부하고 다양한 요리 전통을 기념하는 요리책인 남부 주방에 오신 것을 환영합니다. 여기에서는 풍성한 아침 식사부터 만족스러운 저녁 식사까지, 그리고 그 사이의 모든 것에 이르기까지 최고의 남부 요리를 보여주는 100가지 이상의 요리법을 찾을 수 있습니다. 고전적인 기술과 현대적인 기술을 모두 활용한 이 요리책은 자신의 주방에서 남부의 맛을 재현하고 싶은 모든 사람을 위한 완벽한 가이드입니다.바삭한 프라이드치킨부터 풍미 가득한 검보까지, 저희 레시피는 이 지역에서 가장 사랑받는 요리를 강조합니다. 또한 크리미한 피멘토 치즈와 톡 쏘는 브런즈윅 스튜와 같이 새로운 인기를 끌게 될 덜 알려진 남부 별미도 선보입니다. 물론, 복숭아 코블러와 피칸 파이와 같은 고전 요리를 포함한 디저트에 관한 섹션이 없으면 남부 요리책이 완성되지 않을 것입니다.하지만 남부 주방t는 단순한 요리법 모음이 아닙니다. 이는 또한 남부 문화, 역사, 환대를 기념하는 날이기도 합니다. 각 레시피에는 현관에서 보내는 나른한 여름 오후부터 저녁 식탁에 둘러앉은 가족 모임에 이르기까지 남부의 정신을 포착하는 이야기나 추억이 함께 담겨 있습니다. 우리는 이 이야기가 여러분을 남부의 중심부로 이동시키고 주방에서 자신만의 추억을 만드는 데 영감을 주기를 바랍니다.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER__________________________________________**Order now to secure the special Collector's Edition - available only while stocks last!**The Collector's Edition features a gold foiled design underneath the dust jacket and is exclusive to the first print run in the UK only.________________________________'Breathtaking and brilliant!' Jeffery Deaver'The pages turn themselves' Daily Mail'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty________________________________Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it's up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island - and the entire world._______________________________Readers are loving Eruption...'Absolute classic''Enthralling read''Classic Crichton and fantastically brought to a climax by Patterson''What a roller coaster ride''Great storytelling'________________________________MORE PRAISE FOR ERUPTION'Fast-moving and fun' NEW SCIENTIST'Enjoyable' TELEGRAPH'An astonishing story' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Patterson's skill as a storyteller is evident' FINANCIAL TIMES'An electrifying thriller' Essential Marbella MagazineEruption was a No. 2 Sunday Times Bestseller and No. 1 New York Times Bestseller 16/06/2024

John Sanborn became one of the most prominent protagonistsof the American video art scene in the 1970s and1980s. His work ranges from the beginnings of experimentalvideo art to MTV music videos, interactive art, and digitalmedia art. Consulting with Apple and Adobe, he contributedto shaping the possibilities of new image toolsand was instrumental to the dawning of the digital imagerevolution in California.This monograph brings together a collection of works thatspans over four decades of exploring sound, music, culturalidentity, memory, mythologies, and the human compulsionto tell stories. Essays by video art experts, contributions byhis friends and companions, and a conversation betweenSanborn and acclaimed media artist Dara Birnbaumexplore the tension between mass media and contemporaryart. Sanborn himself traces the unique arc of his careerand talks about a journey that took him from museumsand alternative spaces to television networks, Hollywoodand Silicon Valley before returning to the art world. Fewother artists working with media can claim to have delvedinto so many visual territories.JOHN SANBORN (*1954, Huntington, New York) is a key memberof the second wave of American video artists. His body of workspans the early days of experimental video art in the 1970sthrough the heyday of MTV music/videos and interactive artto the digital media art of today. His work has been exhibitedon television, as video installations, video games, Internetexperiences and in live performances such as God in 3 Persons,a collaboration with The Residents, at MoMA in New York (2020).Sanborn lives and works in Berkeley, California.

The Lightning Field is a series of portraits of people and out-of-the-way places in New Mexico and, occasionally, neighboring states. Eaton ranges throughout the region, and few of his destinations are on the standard tourist itinerary--this is not the New Mexico of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Taos. We spend a day at a huge work of minimalist land art near Quemado, a weekend at an isolated Benedictine monastery near Abiquiu, and a winter in the haunting and disconcerting isolation of Chaco Canyon. The author skillfully weaves accounts of his contemporary travels and experiences with historical anecdotes and vivid descriptions of the landscape to evoke the spirit of the Land of Enchantment, from the stark beauty of the high plains of northeastern New Mexico to the remote border region of the Boot Heel in the southwestern corner of the state. The Lightning Field was originally published in 1995 by Johnson Books of Boulder, Colorado. This revised edition includes the author's minor corrections and edits to the original text. "In these arresting vignettes, Eaton transverses New Mexico to plumb the depths of its magical beauty and explore the state's silent places. The radiance of Eaton's prose rests in its masterful restraint, whether he is lyrically conveying a sense of place or rendering respectful portraits of the individuals he meets. . . . Every adventure is an enthralling gift to readers." Alice Joyce, Booklist "There is a temptation to just call this a travel book, but it is more than that. This is compelling reading, and I highly recommend it." THM, Books of the Southwest "[His] deep identity with the land has helped Robert Eaton write a literate and fascinating work about New Mexico. For me, he is one of its finest contemporary interpreters. " John Nizalowski, Telluride Times-Journal

If you like strawberries, almonds or tomatoes, you can thank California-the Golden State produces nearly half of United States-grown fruits, nuts and vegetables. Featuring innovative newcomers on the farm-to-table scene alongside family farms that have operated for generations, The California Farm Table Cookbook celebrates all the culinary contributions the state has to offer. Local author and photographer Lori Rice invites you to be a part of the independent farm community through dishes and stories that take you from salty waters and sandy beaches to rolling fields and rustic mountains. Each chapter is devoted to one of the state's bountiful ingredients and the growers who cultivate them, with enticing recipes that highlight the region's agricultural diversity. Complete with charming farm profiles, menus for seasonal get-togethers and stunning, full-colour photography, The California Farm Table Cookbook brings the sunny spirit and farm-fresh flavours of the Golden State right to your kitchen.

"This book analyzes the ways collective memories of the US-Mexico War have shaped Mexican Americans' civil rights struggles over several generations. As the first Latinx people incorporated into the nation, Mexican Americans were offered US citizenship by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the war. Because the 1790 Naturalization Act declared whites solely eligible for citizenship, the treaty pronounced Mexican Americans to be legally white. While their incorporation as citizens appeared as progress towards racial justice and the electorate's diversification, their second-class citizenship demonstrated a retrenchment in racial progress. Over several generations, civil rights activists summoned conquest memories to link Mexican Americans' poverty, electoral disenfranchisement, low educational attainment, and health disparities to structural and institutional inequalities resulting from racial retrenchments. Activists also recalled the treaty's citizenship guarantees to push for property rights, protection from vigilante attacks, and educational reform. Omar Valerio-Jimâenez addresses the politics of memory by exploring how succeeding generations reinforced or modified earlier memories of conquest according to their contemporary social and political contexts. The book also examines collective memories in the US and Mexico to illustrate transnational influences on Mexican Americans and to demonstrate how community and national memories can be used strategically to advance political agendas"--

The Port of Los Angeles is all around us. Objects we use on a daily basis pass through it: furniture, apparel, electronics, automobiles, and much more. The busiest container port in the Western hemisphere, it claims one-sixth of all US ocean shipping. Yet despite its centrality to our world, the port and the story of its making have been neglected in histories of the United States. In A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth, historian James Tejani corrects that significant omission, charting the port's rise out of the mud and salt marsh of San Pedro estuary-and showing how the story of the port is the story of modern, globalized America itself.By the mid-nineteenth century, Americans had identified the West Coast as the republic's destiny, a gateway to the riches of the Pacific. In a narrative spanning decades and stretching to Washington, DC, the Pacific Northwest, Civil War Richmond, Southwest deserts, and even overseas to Europe, Hawaii, and Asia, Tejani demonstrates how San Pedro came to be seen as all-important to the nation's future. It was not virgin land, but dominated by powerful Mexican estates that would not be dislodged easily. Yet American scientists, including the great surveyor George Davidson, imperialist politicians such as Jefferson Davis and William Gwin, and hopeful land speculators, among them the future Union Army general Edward Ord, would wrest control of the estuary, and set the scene for the violence, inequality, and engineering marvels to come.San Pedro was no place for a harbor, Tejani reveals. The port was carved in defiance of nature, using new engineering techniques and massive mechanical dredgers. Business titans such as Collis Huntington and Edward H. Harriman brought their money and corporate influence to the task. But they were outmatched by government reformers, laying the foundations for the port, for the modern city of Los Angeles, and for our globalized world. Interweaving the natural history of San Pedro into this all-too-human history, Tejani vividly describes how a wild coast was made into the engine of American power. A story of imperial dreams and personal ambition, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth is necessary reading for anyone who seeks to understand what the United States was, what it is now, and what it will be.

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Perfect for the experienced or beginning gardener-the bible to organic vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest, featuring extensive updates and new material Now in its seventh edition, this complete guide to organic vegetable, herb, and flower gardening addresses issues of soil, seeds, compost, and watering. Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades has evolved from a self-published pamphlet into the master guide to organic gardening over the past thirty-five years. Steve Solomon, who founded the Territorial Seed Company, was one of the early proponents of organic gardening, and the first to codify and refine the best practices of small-plot vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest. The approaches to understanding and preparing soils, composting, chemical-free fertilizers, efficient uses of water, and garden planning are universal to any climate or region. Solomon gets specific in his extensive advice on growing specific crops-from tomatoes and beans to kale and turnips-in the gentle maritime Northwest climate.This new and updated edition includes:· A new formula for complete organic fertilizer and how to tweak it for different soil conditions · How-to sections for herbs and ornamental plants · New organization for better usability · Updated sources for appropriate seed suppliers · Information about natural pest controls

The Pinos Altos Story, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Santa Fe is well known as an artist's paradise, but the diverse land offers so much more to the hiking enthusiast. This compact guide will direct readers to some of the loveliest short hikes in the Bandelier, Pecos Wilderness, and Hyde State Park areas. Venture to breathtaking peaks or hike low-lying canyons, all within an hour's drive of Santa Fe, while catching engrossing glimpses into the rich culture and history of northern New Mexico.Look inside for: Casual hikes to full-day adventuresHikes for everyone, including familiesClear trail maps and mileage landmarksTrail ranking to find just the right level of adventure for your groupGPS coordinates

The Second William Penn ;A true account of incidents that happened along the old Santa Fe Trail , a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Alaska's breathtaking landscapes, majestic glaciers, and abundant wildlife with this comprehensive Alaska Cruise Travel Guide. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Last Frontier as you navigate the pristine waters of the Inside Passage, marvel at towering glaciers calving into the sea, and witness the awe-inspiring displays of wildlife in their natural habitat. Discover the perfect Alaska cruise tailored to your preferences, whether you're seeking adventure sports in the wilderness, serene moments in spa and wellness facilities, or captivating cultural encounters with Alaska's indigenous people. From exhilarating land tours and activities to indulging in Alaska's local cuisine, this guide provides you with the knowledge and insights to create an extraordinary experience. Uncover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path destinations, and gain insider tips for smooth sailing and budget-friendly options. Capture the beauty of Alaska through photography tips, immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region, and explore the magnificent national parks that make Alaska a true outdoor paradise. Whether you're cruising with your family, as a couple, or as a solo traveler, this guide offers something for everyone. With practical advice, etiquette tips, and a focus on sustainable travel practices, you'll be well-equipped to make the most of your Alaska cruise while preserving the pristine environment for future generations. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime as you embark on the ultimate Alaska cruise adventure.

Picturesque Pala:The Story of the Mission Chapel of San Antonio de Padua Connected with Mission San Luis Rey , a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Los Angeles, die Stadt des Entertainments und der Skandale, hat schon alles gesehen. Die Stadt kann nichts mehr schockieren. Eigentlich. Denn mit dem gastierenden Zirkus von Ron Simon hat niemand gerechnet. Auch nicht mit den bizarren Todesfällen, die mit den Zirkusplakaten in Verbindung gebracht werden. Die Plakattheoretiker sind davon überzeugt, dass die Zirkuscrew diese als Portale benutzt, um die Opfer unbemerkt zu töten. Und auch die Tierschützer und Medien drängen sich dem Zirkus auf.

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