John Vinton ably captures the history and culture of the Adirondacks in this collection. These are the stories people told each other when, as long ago as the early 1800's, they were an integral part of the beginnings of Adirondack culture. Delightful illustrations by Larry Miller incorporate images from Seneca Ray Stoddard and contribute greatly in making this outstanding volume a new Adirondack classic.

The perfect stress-reliever for your inner child, this compact coloring book for adults fits anywhere your imagination can carry. Jennifer Lankenau's SERENITY SWIRLS introduces 25 unique and meditative postcard-sized hand-drawn illustrations to color, perfect for unleashing creativity and a relaxing way to de-stress at the end of a long day. Each unique and gorgeous swirl, spiral, and pattern offers the coloring enthusiast a calming and vibrant way to find centeredness, while at the same time encouraging one's own inner child to come out to play. (And don't be afraid to color outside the lines!)

The world of non-work obligations - defined as disagreeable activities that are neither work nor leisure - is a territory of social life that has largely been ignored by scholars of work and leisure alike. The exception to this rule is Robert A. Stebbins, who over the years has written extensively on the significance of non-work obligations and the mundane and often disagreeable tasks that we are all compelled to face in our daily lives. In this new book, Stebbins brings together years of writing and research on this topic to forcefully argue that the current research interest in work-life balance can no longer afford to ignore the effects that non-work obligation has on it. He contends that, whether we like it or not, non-work obligations bear heavily on both our work and leisure. Having to deal with disagreeable tasks and objectionable people on a daily basis, without the support of any outside agency, can seriously undermine our well-being, and it is only through recourse to voluntary simplicity that we can hope to limit the harmful impact of non-work obligations. Written both as a guide to happy living and as a powerful rejoinder to conventional orthodoxy in the fields of leisure and work studies, the book is essential reading for both the general reader and scholars of leisure, consumer, work and happiness studies.

Do you wonder what might be hiding in your yarn stash, making it bigger every day? Come closer, carefully lift the balls on top and you might just get a glimpse of the yarn monsters dwelling underneath the threads! They come in every shape and color, and even though they look scary at first sight, they're actually quite sweet at heart. Twelve daring designers from all around the world have searched every nook and cranny and they've come up with the most marvelous (and mischievous) monsters. Switch on your flashlight to see what's lurking between the pages of this book. Beginners as well as advanced crocheters will be rewarded with the spookily sweetest monsters you've ever seen! All patterns are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions as well as explanations of all stitches used, and are easily customizable, so you can make an amigurumonster of your own.

Food has functioned both as a source of continuity and as a subject of adaptation in the course of human history. Onions have been a staple of the European diet since the Paleolithic era, while the orange is once again being cultivated in great quantities in Southern China, where it was originally cultivated. Other foods—such as the apple and pear in Central Asia, the tomato in Mexico, the chili pepper in South America, and rice in South Asia—remain staples of their original regions and of the world diet today.Still other items are now grown in places that would have seemed impossible in the past-bananas in geothermally heated greenhouses in Iceland, corn on the fringes of the Gobi, and tomatoes in space. But how did humans discover how to grow and consume these foods in the first place? How were they chosen over competing foods? How did they come to be so important to us? In this charming and frequently surprising compendium, Gregory McNamee gathers revelations from history, anthropology, chemistry, biology, and many other fields, and spins them into entertaining tales of discovery, complete with delicious recipes from many culinary traditions around the world. Among the 30 types of food discussed in the course of this alphabetically-arranged work are: the apple, the banana, chocolate, coffee, corn, garlic, honey, millet, the olive, the peanut, the pineapple, the plum, rice, the soybean, the tomato, and the watermelon. All of the recipes included with these diverse food histories have been adapted for recreation in the modern kitchen.

Small enough to take to the garden center or nursery, this book contains all the gardening information you need to decide which plants to select and how to care for them in your regional garden

The full range of classic Spanish design from its origins to the present.

For ultimate winter indulgence, why not try a fondue! Indulge in fun retro food with a modern twist with this collection of delicious recipes created to share with family and friends. Starting with the well-known melted cheese fondues from ski resorts around the world, recipes here include classics from the Alps, such as the archetypal Fondue Neuchatel, based on local cheeses and local wines, and the variation Raclette. But there are others, too, such as a Roasted Tomato Fondue and the Italian version, Fonduta and hot oil Fondues to try such as Fondue Bourguignonne. Also included are some delicious lighter choices, like stock fondues where food is cooked in a scented broth – try Fish & Seafood in Saffron & Tomato Broth, and Beef with Horseradish in Red Wine & Juniper Stock. Also included are some up-to-the-minute, stylish Modern Fondues, such as Blue Cheese Fondue with Walnut Grissini. And don't forget the sweet fondues – there's Chocolate with Orange & Chilli, or White Chocolate Fondue with Lemon and Gin.

Rebecca and Kate Lund, aka The Delish Sisters, are constantly inspired by the everchanging food industry and love to create beautiful food experiences for clients, friends and family. They enjoy experimenting with new and exotic spices and ingredients, and encouraging people to be a bit adventurous, and in turn see that it’s so simple to do themselves too! Rebecca and Kate’s recipes are fresh, wholesome, colourful, seasonal and ‘mostly healthy’. There are more indulgent dishes and treats, but they keep the eating experience balanced and as inclusive as possible – there are plenty of sugar-free, glutenfree recipes, delicious vegetarian options and tasty vegan food.

Knowing the origins of our food is important and they have developed recipes that make use of ‘whole foods’ and celebrate the least refi ned versions of ingredients. They love what they do, where they live and the power that food has to bring people together.

Delish Sisters – Tasty Food Made With Love is clear evidence of this and is a must for anyone who enjoys delicious, well-balanced meals shared with friends and family.

Celebrate Tequila Mockingbird's tenth anniversary with this clever guidebook that pairs cherished novels with both classic and cutting-edge cocktails. No B.A. in English required! It's been ten years since the world's favorite literary-inspired cocktail recipes book, Tequila Mockingbird, captured the attention of bar crowds, book lovers, English majors, and readers everywhere with its clever commentary on history's most beloved novels and pun-filled drink titles aplenty. This much anticipated special tenth anniversary edition features an updated introduction and 74 delicious, updated drink and bar snack recipes and drinking games. The recipes-including 13 brand new drinks and 2 new bar snacks exclusive to the revised edition-are organized into new chapters for today's modern reader. The handsome package-complete with its original three-piece case, deckled edge, and brilliant duo-toned illustrations throughout-also includes seven brand-new pieces of art.

• Step-by-step color photos illustrate the entire lamp-making process, from cutting the pattern and selecting glass to assembling tiles and soldering a shade
• How-to techniques and construction secrets from one of the country's top Tiffany lamp artists
• Features never-before-published secrets for creating an authentic patina and includes large-scale images of 30 finished lamps as well as close-ups of shade details

An authentic reproduction Tiffany lamp can be a handmade heirloom handed down through generations. This unique how-to book describes in detail how to create an authentic reproduction, one of the most exciting and challenging projects the stained-glass artist can tackle.