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Organized Order
Practical, entertaining, eclectic and impossible to put down, The Order of Things by Barbara Ann Kipfer, bestselling author and foremost expert on classification,
does for life what her previous books do for happiness and wisdom—organizes it in a way that is brilliantly conceived.
With chapters on religion, government and military, sports and recreation, and
the natural world, The Order of Things is a 13-chapter taxonomy of the world as we know it. This book contains lists of
the seven hills of Rome, belt degrees of karate and judo, cuts of beef, blood
pressure levels, fastest animals and so much more.
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Secrets of Stone
Author and craftsman Dan Snow brings back the virtues and rewards gained from
physical work with his latest book, Listening to Stone.
Snow hand-builds unique stone constructions and practices his craft in New
England. He is one of only a handful of Americans who has earned master
craftsman certification from Great Britain's Dry Stone Walling Association.
Listening to Stone reveals the story of an artist at work in nature. Snow’s stone creations are awe-inspiring and his musings on the relationship between
man and nature make for compelling vignettes.
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Fabulous Fare
Fine Cooking Annual Volume 3: A Year of Great Recipes, Tips and Techniques offers a year-end collection that serves up dozens of Fine Cooking magazine’s most mouthwatering dishes in one place.
From easy salads to an entire holiday dinner paired with the right wine, you’ll have everything to make a memorable feast. There’s an extensive array of fare from pasta and poultry to fish, beef and pork with
a plenitude of tasty side dishes and 330 full-color photographs.
Fine Cooking Annual Volume 3 is chalked with ample how-to techniques, tips and short cuts that ensure perfect
results the first time.
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Elephant Man
Elephant Man by Chris Gallucci and Nomi Baumgartl is the inspiring story of how a wild animal
tamed a wild man. Told through potent pictures and diary excerpts, it reflects
on the powerful bond that can occur between humans and
animals.
Elephant Man describes their training regimen, walks through the fields together and the
author’s pleasure in watching Timbo play in the water.
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Vegan Dishes
Long-time vegan, professional photographer and writer Linda Long’s new book, Great Chefs Cook Vegan, features beautiful, delectable vegan recipes made by the finest hands in the
restaurant industry.
Unlike any other cookbook, Great Chefs Cook Vegan features recipes from 25 of today’s highest awarded chefs, many whom are recipients of the coveted James Beard
Award for culinary excellence.
Each chef section includes a three- or four-course vegan meal, complete with
photographs of each recipe.
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French Connection
In her 10th book on French interior design, Betty Lou Phillips takes readers
through the colors, textures, details and furnishings that make French homes
unique. The French Room features 160 photographs by Dan Piassick that illustrate the joie de vivre of
French design and living.
Chapters cover color and texture, well-dressed windows, exhibiting fine art,
fine dining and the intimate French bedroom culture.
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