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Entertaining guide to sayings and expressions from an almost lost early rural culture. Helps explain some strange phraseology and other Midwestern talk. These sayings are colored with allusions from the past and touched with a bit of humor. Some may appear to be crude and crass, but they are authentic. Written by noted storyteller and observer of local folks. Here is a sampling of these and many other midwestern folk sayings (idioms) in the following categories: Appearance, such as "being run of the mill" "she's no spring chicken" Behaviors and Dispositions, as "happy as a cow in clover" "rougher than a cob" Marriage and Separation - "she led him down the primrose path" "he's in the doghouse" Common Sense - "he's talkin' through his hat" "few bricks short of a full load" Credibility - "slippery as a greased pig" "there's a lot of frosting on that cake" Situations and Tasks - "it was cut and dried before he came" "it was water the dam" Time, Distance and Weather - "make hay while the sun shines" "goes to bed with the chickens" Value - "not worth a hill of beans" "can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" Competition - "helpless as a pig on ice" "separate the wheat from the chaff" Money and Finance - "that's just chicken feed" "the well has gone dry" Relationships - "the pot calling the kettle black" "taken under her wing" Death and Dying - "he kicked the bucket" "shouldn't buy green bananas" Communication and Language Skills - "in one ear and out the other" "that's just hogwash" Kitchen, Household and Food - "he's a meat and potatoes guy" "two pickles short of a quart" Sports - "went to bat for him" "got a lot on the ball" You'll find no "beating around the bush" here. If you're ready to "chew the fat" and "strike while the iron is hot", then this book's for you.

Have you ever found yourself saying: Are you listening? Pay attention! Did you hear me? All of these situations can be remedied, or even prevented, through the practice of effective listening. Listening is the first language skill used but one that is least studied and developed. It is a skill employers respect most in their employees and one most admired in interpersonal relationships. This book defines the different types of listening and explores the basic elements of communication. It offers insight and clarification of the listening process found in personal relationships, group interactions, public/professional transactions, and societal roles. This book is not intended to be a classroom textbook, but, as supplemental material on the importance of effective communication through listening. Based on academic theory, the book presents abstract concepts in a conversational manner. It uses common language style with clear reference to one's everyday experience. There is an awareness of listening as an interpersonal verbal interaction. Through vivid examples and practical exercises insights are made into the participant's mental process. Listening activities based on the author's 30+ years in education help the reader and significant other(s) gain a greater understanding and appreciation of interpersonal communication on a deeper level. They will have a better understanding of their own listening behavior and preferences and the listening behavior and preferences of others. Verbal and nonverbal elements have a significant influence on the effectiveness of communication. Verbal responses include questioning, paraphrasing and repeating verbatim what the speaker says. Some of the nonverbal elements include time, space/proximity/furniture, eye levels, and the angle at which the communicators are positioned. It can take three to four minutes of pleasantries at the beginning of the conversation before effective listening begins. These and many other behaviors can predict the success of the relationship. Learning and using effective listening techniques and strategies will help avoid frustration and stress. Good listening habits, as part of effective communication, can be developed and mastered. This book is best suited for couples preparing to marry, counselors, using it for supervisors' training, partner training, physicians' and teachers' training, law enforcement officers, attorney training, and for those who want to improve their interpersonal communication.

This is not only a cookbook but a travel book and a lesson in geography. Children learn how different parts of the country developed distinctive dishes because of the food grown there. From the East Coast to the West, Alaska, and Hawaii, children can celebrate America's diversity through food. The recipes and foods typical of different regions of the country are presented: Cooking in New England, the Mid-Atlantic States, Appalachian Highlands, Southeast, Great Lakes, Heartland, Southwest, Mountain region, Pacific Coastal region, and Cooking in Hawaii. Each region starts out with kid-friendly food-related activities and includes a short geographical description of the land, the types of food produced in that locale, and recipes typical of that region. There are nearly 200 recipes kids can easily make with the help of a caring adult. Each of the recipes gives clear and easy directions on what the child can do and the jobs more appropriate for adults. The recipes are composed of real ingredients rather than mixes. Introductory pages teach about nutrition, safety tips, cooking terms, working together, and "going green" by conserving water, energy, and paper products. Food facts, historical notes, and fun activities are found throughout this 270 page cookbook. Along with foods such as Wild Rice and Cheese Soup from the Great Lakes region, Tamale Pie from the Southwest, and Best Salmon Bake from the Pacific coast region, brief facts of American culinary history are given. For example, "When was ice cream "invented"? What are hush puppies and how did they get their name? What are funnel cakes? Why doesn't all corn "pop"?" A natural extension to many areas of the school curriculum, such as math and science, this cookbook makes history and geography come to life. It can be used in: Teaching children about food history and where our food is produced Helping children learn about the cooking styles of early Americans Relating children to food traditions of different regions Helping children learn how food played a part in our country's history Involving children in preparing food of diverse cultures This cookbook makes an important resource for home, for homeschool, and for school. It's an excellent way to introduce children to new cultures and different tastes.

Children learn to cook with the seasons, beginning with fall and it's rich abundance of fruits and vegetables. Along with recipes for seasonal foods, there are great field trip ideas and family gift suggestions. Keep kids cooking all year long. Get children involved in food activities. Help them learn to cook and provide them with many other hands-on learning experiences. This book encourages meaningful traditions for holidays, events, and special or everyday occasions. Each season emphasizes certain foods. For example, for fall, recipes include those featuring garden's bounty, back-to-school foods, apples, Halloween pumpkins, Thanksgiving foods and others. Winter ideas revolve around holiday foods and activities. There are suggestions for cookie baking and holiday gifts from the kitchen, and for planning a New Year's Open House party. There are plans for a Valentine's Day tea party, and recipes for President's Day, and St. Patrick's Day and other winter recipes. Spring is a time to teach children hope. April fool's time can be challenging and a fun time. There are foods for Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Father's Day and other spring recipes. Summer ideas include ways to keep cool and foods for active young athletes. Fourth of July is observed, along with ice cream socials and other summer recipes. Kids working in the kitchen need to be aware of working safely and practicing food safety measures. Emphasis is placed on cooperation and using good table manner. These recipes and ideas will keep children busy, entertained, and learning all year long at home or in school.