Bing, Sula and Flop are off to feed the ducks. Wak-wak. Will Bing learn that he needs to stay statue-still and very quiet if he wants the ducks to stay?

An enchanting collection of stories of ducks, decoys, and hunting on the Fox River of Green Bay. Featuring personal reminiscences, poetry, and vintage photos.

Named one of the best books of 2017 by NPR's Book Concierge Inspired by the secret life of the author’s grandmother, Lotus follows a young woman torn between past traditions and modern desires—as she carves out a life for herself in China’s “City of Sins” “Standing outside the Moonflower Massage Parlor with three other girls, Lotus flashed her red smile at every passing man. She leaned against the glass front of the parlor, one leg bent like a crane's. Luring in the clients with sweet and oily words consumed a surprising amount of energy" Reserved, at times defiant, Lotus is different from the other streetwalkers. Her striking eyes glow under Shenzhen’s neon lights, capturing the attention of Funny Eye, Family Treasure, and a slew of other demanding clients determined to make Lotus their property. Choosing between wealthy, powerful, and dangerous men is no easy feat, but it is a surprising offer from Binbing, a soft-spoken and humble photojournalist, that presents the biggest challenge. Is Lotus willing to fall in love? Is she capable of it? Inspired by the deathbed revelation that the author’s grandmother had been sold to a brothel in her youth,Lotus offers compelling insight into China’s bustling underground world and reveals the surprising strength found in those confronted with impossible choices. Written with compassion and vivid prose, and packed with characters you won’t soon forget, Lijia Zhang's Lotus examines what it means to be an individual in a society that praises restraint in and obedience from its women.

From the lauded multigenerational farming family behind Liberty Ducks, an all-encompassing guide for everything you need to know about preparing and cooking duck Showcasing more than eighty recipes from the owners of the farm along with over fifty top chefs and butchers from around the country, this indispensable cookbook takes the mystery out of cooking the sometimes-intimidating waterfowl. Straightforward instructions will enable you to master the basics, including butchering, the secret to crispy skin, making stock, and rendering fat, and pairing the ideal drink with your dishes. A collection of must-have charcuterie recipes along with irresistible starters, soups, salads, main courses, and (even) desserts offer a depth of global flavors. Kick off a cocktail party with Hatcho Miso Duck Liver Pâté, Smokey Black Cardamom Duck Momos, or Duck Carnitas Street Tacos or enjoy an al fresco lunch with Crispy Duck, Kumquat, and Date Salad with Pistachios or Tangy Duck Noodle Salad with Herbs and Cucumber. Enjoy comforting Duck Sugo Cavatelli with Herbs and Orange Zest, Duck Jambalaya, or Granny's Duck Meat Loaf for a weeknight family dinner, or pull out all the stops with Moroccan Duck Confit Basteeya or Roasted Maple-Glazed Duck with Butternut Squash Hash for a special occasion meal. And no meal is complete without a decadent dessert, like Duck Egg Custards with Plum Compote or Double Chocolate Duck Fat Cabernet Cake. Inviting you to create and savor restaurant-inspired dishes in the comfort of your home, The Whole Duck will have you cooking duck like a pro.

Includes songs for solo voice with piano accompaniment.

The Themes In The Readers Include Prose, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Biographies, Geography, History And Several Other Subjects. The Texts Are Indian, Global, Contemporary And Classical.

When fourteen-year-old Bing Brown, who lives in the Met-how Valley, Third Dimension, loses his home and his entire family to a house fire, he is devastated. But he has no idea how drastically this event with change his life. Bing meets an old-looking person who calls himself the Time Dancer and soon learns that Adabega, a Fifth Dimension shapeshifter, is responsible for the fire. The villain seeks a magic Tang mirror that would enable him to take over time for his own nefarious purposes. Bing also learns that he may be able to bring his beloved family back to lifeby changing the course of past time. In order to accomplish this improbable task, he must locate seven difficult-to-find ingredients of an ancient Potion of Invincibility. This would will give him a fighting chance against the cunning and wicked Adabega, whom Bing must confront on his home ground at the beginning of time. Only then will he have a chance to save his family. In this fantasy novel, a teenage boy turns to a mysterious mentor to guide him through the process of facing a tremendous evil and bringing his family back to life.