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**AN INTERNATIONAL No. 1 BESTSELLER****Selected as a Washington Post Book of the Summer**'I absolutely adored it' NINA STIBBEFrom bestselling and award-winning author Patrick deWitt comes a novel about an ordinary man who thought life's surprises were behind him - until a chance encounter changed everythingBob Comet is a retired librarian passing his solitary days surrounded by books in a mint-colored house in Portland, Oregon. One morning on his daily walk he encounters a confused elderly woman lost in a market and returns her to the senior centre that is her home. Hoping to fill the void he's known since retiring, Bob begins volunteering at the center. Here, as a community of strange peers gathers around Bob, and following a brush with a painful complication from his past, the events of his life and the details of his character are revealed. Behind Bob Comet's straight man facade is the story of an unhappy child's runaway adventure during the last days of the Second World War, of true love won and stolen away, of the purpose and pride found in the librarian's vocation, and the pleasures of a life lived to the side of the masses.

Widely recognized as the godfather of modern American cooking, Jeremiah Tower is one of the most influential cooks of the last forty years. In 2004, he rocked the culinary world with a tell-all story of his lifelong love affair with food, and the restaurants and people he encountered along the way.In Start the Fire, this revised edition of his memoir, California Dish, Tower shares with wit and honesty his insights into cooking, chefs, celebrities, and what really goes on in the kitchen. No other book reveals more about the seeds sown in the seventies, the excesses of the eighties, or the self-congratulations of the nineties.With a brand-new introduction by the author, Start the Fire is an essential account of the most important years in the history of American cooking from one of its singular personalities.

Whitney Port shares personal stories, beauty and fitness secrets, and tried-and-true advice on everything girls need to know to start their lives out with styleFashion trendsetter, MTV reality star, and clothing designer Whitney Port learned to navigate her new independent life in New York with grace, style, and a sense of humor. From backstabbing coworkers and bitchy bosses to long-distance boyfriends and a daring new career in fashion, Whitney managed to handle it all. Intimate and honest, Whitney opens up about everything from fashion and beauty to romance and careers. She dishes on: her experiences working at Teen Vogue, People's Revolution, and Diane von Furstenberg; finding love and trying to make it work; and life in front of the cameras. Whitney shares her unique style philosophy, including when to break the rules, her family's influence on her sense of style, and her perfect outfits for any occasion?from meeting your guy's parents to wowing an interviewer for a job. Whitney also details what young women really want to know, like what to eat when the mid-afternoon munchies strike, how to throw an impromptu party, and how to hide a hangover.With hundreds of photos and chock-full of must-have lists and style favorites, this colorful scrapbook features pics from Whitney's personal photo albums and from major moments in her life, including on the runway, at her private birthday bash, and out on the town with friends. And for the first time, Whitney shares the true reality of an emerging fashion designer, highlighting her creative process, sketches, and fabrics.Through personal stories and private snapshots, fans will get to see a side of her that the cameras don't capture. This is Whitney Port revealed.

This is the story of Palm Springs in its golden years, a city that had it all, including fabulous fly-in hotels, marvelous midcentury Modern architecture, Hollywood stars and starlets, and a swinging nightlife. Through vintage photographs and postcards, Palm Springs Holiday recalls this famous vacation resort from the beginning of the twentieth century through the 1960s. Come take a trip to Paradise!

Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and head out to discover the rugged coastline, towering redwoods and best hiking trails in NorCal with Moon Northern California Hiking. Inside you'll find:Diverse Hiking Options: Whether you plan to take leisurely seaside walks or challenging journeys around the Sierras, enjoy outdoor getaways ranging from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips Find Your Hike: Looking for something specific? Choose from strategic lists of the best hikes for breathtaking waterfalls, spring wildflowers, or hiking with your dog, plus a breakdown of the best hikes by season The Top Outdoor Experiences: Wander the terraces of the Ecological Staircase in Mendocino, hike up granite domes and through the high meadows of Yosemite. Hear the waves crash as you walk to a majestic tide fall in Point Reyes National Seashore. Conquer the summit of Lassen Peak, roam through vineyard-covered hills in Napa and Sonoma or look out upon Lake Tahoe's crystal waters. Nearby Fun: Relax post-hike at a local brewery, savor a plate of fresh oysters or stargaze before bed at a nearby campground Essential Planning Details: Each hike is described in detail and marked with round-trip distance and hiking time, difficulty, terrain type, elevation gain, and access points Maps and Directions: Find easy-to-use maps, driving directions to each trailhead, and details on where to park Expert Advice: Longtime hikers Ann Marie Brown and Felicia Kemp shares their local secrets, unique tips, and honest opinions of each trail Tips and Tools: Advice on gear, first aid, and camping permits, plus background information on climate, landscape, and wildlife Whether you're a veteran or a first-time hiker, Moon's comprehensive coverage and local expertise will have you gearing up for your next adventure.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Northern California Road Trips!

Lake Tahoes legendary scenic beauty is witnessed annually by millions of visitors. While the lakes first sighting (in 1843) by a nonnative was made from a mountain peak, the lakes maritime history began a scant seven years later. Although most of the early steamers were designed for industrial use, the sight of a boat venturing out into the vast, deep blue expanse of Lake Tahoe attracted the attention of residents and visitors alike. After the inevitable decline of extractive industries, tourism became the main economic engine in Lake Tahoe. The steamer era and the evolution of wooden-boat racing are celebrated today by the romantic races of the two paddle wheelers and the annual Concours dElegance boat show.

Angelina Tucci has graduated high school and is now working full time for her father at Dom's Automotive and Performance Center. One night she is working late and has to defend herself against armed thieves looking for things to steal. How does a polite sweet beautiful young girl trying to live her life deal with situations that cause her to fight for her life? She begins to feel that she is attracting these situations and that is the last thing she wants. Along with all of this she begins to have visions of a distressed adolescent girl. Soon the visions turn into a group of distressed adolescent girls. Who are they and why is she seeing this? As she is trying to make sense of this, she ends up in a serious confrontation with her best friend Sherri's new boyfriend and his best friend. This time Sherri's life is in danger as well. All along visions of these adolescent girls become more frequent. She learns that she shares something with her Aunt Maria and Sherri. She and Sherri have difficulty understanding. The visions of the adolescent girls become more vivid as she continues to see more bits and pieces. Soon she finds herself in grave danger.

When Ri is thrust into the Candy Cosmos-a strange universe filled with sugar-inspired aliens-he acquires unlimited power! No limits-anything he desires becomes reality with one finger snap. There's only one catch. Although surrounded by mouthwatering delicacies, he cannot take a single bite. Lured into this twisted universe by a mysterious alien, Ri has no time to figure out who's behind his latest conundrum. He must first locate the precious treasure that'll liberate him from his perilous paradox of power. He's gotta outwit an angry marshmallow volcano. Race away from a ravenous hardshell-coated T-Rex. Fight off a Pop Rocks pterodactyl woven together with Red Vines. And break free from an infuriated crowd of candy creatures! Doing all this while starving, slowly wasting away... Can he escape the intricate maze of confectionary constructs before he collapses? And guess what? That's only the first level!

Lucy is an author with a past she would rather forget. Matthew has worked in the adult entertainment industry since he was 18 and is starting to get bored with the repetition of it all. Neither of them know they are both each other's biggest fans. When Matthew finds out his favorite author is a woman who has been writing under a male pen name all these years, he convinces her to take the leap and step out from the shadows. The two start a secret romance while working to turn Lucy's books into a movie. Lucy's trust issues start to get in the way when things start to get serious between the two of them. However, Matthew has some secrets of his own he has to work through in order for them to finally get their happily ever after.

In spring, the Sonoran Desert of Arizona is full of activity. Look beneath the cacti, and you will find holes in the ground. So, what's in the hole? Join the animals, birds, insects, and reptiles to figure out the puzzle.

It began with a single crime, under the canopy of the giant redwoods of California. He committed that crime. He never took responsibility for any of it. Everything was always someone else's fault, especially hers. He would get her; he would punish her. For him it became an obsession. He had no other life to lead. It began with a single crime. She was the victim. She would not let the crime define her. She had a life to lead. She would lead it to the full. From California to Cambridge, England, Robert built the downward spiral of his existence, and his darkness closed in on him. From California to Cambridge, England, Martha lived life to the full, building an upward spiral from which joy and friendship spread out. Bad karma, good karma. Which will prove the stronger?

In this masterful tour de force of nature writing, Kenneth Brown explores one of the most awe-inspiring regions on earth -- the Four Corners of Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Weaving together its geological, ecological and human histories, he presents a unique portrait of this ruggedly beautiful landscape that goes beyond mere description to give readers a true sense of the land in all its richness. Here are rock croppings that are 2 billion years old and broad desert valleys where rivers of lava cooled to form floors of solid rock. Here ancient hunter-gatherers stalked the woolly mammoth, four-story pueblos were carved by the Anasazi from sheer stone cliffs and an ancient midnight Holy Week ceremony is still practiced in a modern Spanish village. Providing a fresh perspective on a region currently enjoying an upwelling of interest, Four Corners is a fascinating study of one of the world's great wonders -- compelling reading for all science, nature, anthropology and travel aficionados.

By all accounts, Mohini's new life in Chicago appears picture-perfect-poised, static, and artificial. But when her boyfriend, Kirk, breaks the frame and kicks her out of his condo on their anniversary, Mo is too embarrassed to head east to face her parents' disappointment. Instead, she reaches out to the only lifeline she has left-her deceased best friend's lover, John, a former soldier now living on the edge of Montana's wilderness. Together, they work for John's Big Steep River Expeditions-the premier, and only, rafting company in Bonaventure, a town not exactly in the middle of nowhere but middle-of-nowhere adjacent-and Mo finds new friends and a temporary family along the banks of the river. Soon she discovers a sinister force, one that John has fought before, only this time the battle will require supernatural powers from them both if they're to survive.

A fascinating tour of Oakland sports history and a look toward the future of professional sports in the East Bay. Oakland is a sports city like no other. It is the only city in America to be abandoned by the same team twice, with the Raiders most recently leaving for Las Vegas. The Golden State Warriors, who crossed the bay in 1971 in search of better digs, have now returned to San Francisco with trophies in tow. The long-fought battle to keep the Oakland Athletics in the East Bay may narrowly save the city from a hat trick of departures. And yet, Oakland has produced more than its share of success in the form of 10 league championships across the NFL, NBA, and MLB. The city is gritty, gutsy, and self-preserving, with a blue-collar mentality and a gold standard under that collar. Bolstered by the Silicon Valley tech boom, Oakland has become one of the most desirable places to live in the entire country, all while its sports fans are increasingly made to feel that, in the famous words of Gertrude Stein, "There is no there there." What is it about Oakland that inspires such wanderlust in its professional teams? Featuring numerous conversations with luminaries across sports, politics, and economics, this new book explores Oakland's fascinating and paradoxical identity as a sports town while illuminating a cast of characters as diverse as the city itself: rogues, superstars, movers and shakers operating on and off the field, and the ill-treated fans. Through the insight of venerated Oakland Tribune scribe Dave Newhouse and sports business leader Andy Dolich, readers will come to appreciate the many quirks and challenges that define "The Town."

Early Icons and Landmarks As western migration came to the Colorado frontier, forts were established to protect the settlers. These forts were intertwined with the lives of the frontiersmen. Scout Thomas Tate Tobin oversaw the workers who built the adobe fortress known as Fort Garland. Here, Tobin delivered the heads of the murderous Espinosas gang to Colonel Sam Tappan. Fort Sedgwick, originally known as Camp Rankin, was attacked by the Cheyenne Dog soldiers, including George Bent. Fort Lyon, an expanded fortress of William Bent's third fort, became the staging point for Colonel John M. Chivington's march to Sand Creek where peaceful Cheyenne were murdered. Later, Christopher "Kit" Carson died in the fort's chapel. Legendary Jim Beckwourth was associated with both Fort Vasquez and Fort Pueblo. Author Linda Wommack revisits the glory and the mistakes of the frontiersmen who defined Colorado and the forts that dotted the wild landscape.

The most beloved and respected gardening expert of the Pacific Northwest, Ciscoe Morris, entertains us with gardening stories and shares advice, information, and wisdom from a career that has spanned 45 years and is still going strong.With heart and humor, Ciscoe Morris regales us with stories from the gardens he has tended, the wildlife he has encountered--deer, moles, rats, birds, and more--the dogs who have joined him on his travels, the secret lives of insects, and his endeavors as head gardener at Seattle University. Each story will make you smile but will also contain a nugget of gardening wisdom or a practical, helpful tip that home gardeners will be able to put to use in their own gardens.

"After years on the road performing at sold-out venues alongside platinum-selling and Grammy-winning Christian artists, Tyson Motsenbocker returned home to the impending death of his 57-year-old hero and mother. He begged God to heal her, but she died anyway. When they buried her body, Tyson also buried the childhood version of his faith. Weeks before her death, however, Motsenbocker discovered the story of 18th-century Spanish monk St. Junipero Serra who dedicated his life to the idea that tragedy and suffering are portals to renewal. He discovered Serra's "El Camino Real," a 600-mile pilgrimage route down the California coast that had been largely forgotten for more than 200 years. In desperation, Motsenbocker sets out to retrace the Saint's steps along the freeways and underpasses, littered beaches and multi-million-dollar coastal estates. During the next 40 days, Motsenbocker sinks below the comfortable surface of society he has always known, enduring excruciating pain, dodging addicts and roaring traffic, stepping over rats, and befriending retired veterans. His pilgrimage up the Western shore of America connects him to a lost mystic who often seems to hover just above as he grieves the loss of his mother and the insolubility of the kind of God he once comfortably trusted. Where the Waves Turn Back is a literary journey for the wanderer, doubter, adventurer, skeptic, mystic and seeker in all of us. Worn-out and weary travelers of all ages will be invited, along with Motsenbocker, to renegotiate their place in a world that's irrevocably changed. Readers will be captivated by the depth of Motsenbocker's honesty and vulnerability, enchanted by his lyrical prose, and inspired by his hard-fought healing. But more than this, they will discover portals to their own spiritual wonderings-the kinds that require leaving behind the worlds we once loved and loving the worlds in which we live"--

Üdvözöljük a "VARÁZSLATOS ID¿: A VÉGREHAJTÓ TAMALE-SZAKÁCSKÖNYV" különleges kulináris birodalmában. Ez a kárpit a mexikói hagyományok, a kulináris kézm¿vesség és a masa varázslatos varázsa élénk szálaival sz¿ve. Ezeken az oldalakon egy olyan utazásra indulunk, amely túlmutat a hétköznapokon, elmélyülve a mexikói tamalekészítés szívében és lelkében - egy kulináris m¿vészeti forma, amely belesz¿tt a nemzet kulturális szövetébe. Csukja be a szemét, és képzelje el Mexikó nyüzsg¿ utcáit, ahol a nyüzsg¿ piacok ritmikus hangjait a masa csábító illata kíséri számtalan zamatos töltelékkel. A "VARÁZSLATOS ID¿" több, mint egy szakácskönyv; ez egy portál a mexikói gasztronómia gazdag kárpitjába, ahol minden tama egy történet, és minden recept tisztelgés a szakképzett kezek generációi el¿tt, akik tökéletesítették ezt a kulináris mesterséget.Ahogy kinyitjuk az ajtót e varázslatos világ felé, a leveg¿ megtelik a felfedezés várakozásával - az ¿srégi technikák, a regionális árnyalatok és a titkok felfedezésével, amelyek az egyszer¿ összetev¿ket gasztronómiai remekm¿vekké alakítják. Legyen Ön gyakorlott házi séf, vagy kezd¿ konyha, ezek az oldalak felkérést adnak egy átalakuló utazásra a mexikói kulináris hagyományok szívébe. Minden lapozás nemcsak egy receptet, hanem egy narratívát is feltár - egy olyan elbeszélést, amely magába foglalja a kulturális jelent¿ségét, a közösségi örömöt és azt az érzékszervi gyönyört, amelyet egy tökéletesen kidolgozott tama hoz. A "VARÁZSLATOS ID¿" az Ön útmutatója, amely betekintést nyújt a masa elkészítésének finomságaiba, a töltelékek mesterkélt összeállításába, és a szeretett mexikói kulináris kincs elsajátításának örömébe.tehát , hogy a masa aromája elvigye Önt Mexikó nyüzsg¿ utcáira, ahol generációk gy¿ltek össze az asztalok körül, hogy átadják magukat a tamalékészítés varázsának. Az id¿tlen klasszikusoktól, amelyek kiállták az id¿ próbáját, az innovatív alkotásokig, amelyek feszegetik a hagyományok határait, konyhája váljon a m¿vészi és szenvedély vásznává, amely meghatározza a végs¿ tamali élményt. Csatlakozzon hozzánk ezen a kulináris odüsszeán, ahol Mexikó szelleme elevenedik meg minden aprólékosan kidolgozott receptben. Legyen a ¿VARÁZSLATOS ID¿"-on keresztüli utazása olyan gazdag és teljes, mint az évszázados hagyomány, amelyet ünnepel. ¡ Buen provecho

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