Peggy is eighty and the family are having a birthday party. Her son's gift of a beautifully crafted notebook comes with a request. Peggy's not so keen on telling her own story, but each of her family and neighbours has a story to tell, revealing not just Peggy's life but that of her village, tucked beneath Cader Idris on the southern fringes of Snowdownia.

Ups and downs defined her. Circumstances led her to live in seclusion, the once happy free soul bounded herself. Though she seemed tough on the outside she was as much fragile on the inside. But the person she loved was determined to bring her out of it. He makes her laugh and wins her over to believe and trust in him. Each and everyone are worth the happiness in their life.

Pergamon Series of Monographs on Furniture and Timber, Volume 1: An Introduction to the Seasoning of Timber discusses the applied technology of wood preservation. The book is comprised of 10 chapters that cover both methods and concerns of seasoning timber. The text first provides an introduction to the subject of timber seasoning, and then proceeds to detailing the botanical structure related to drying. Next, the book tackles issues of moisture and dryness of timber. The next two chapters deal with air and kiln seasoning. Chapters 7 and 8 discuss drying defects and drying schedules. The last two chapters cover other methods of seasoning and other aspect of timber drying. The book will be of great use to professionals in the timber industry. Botanists and agriculturists will also benefit from the book.

The Seasoning Life is an evocative collection of poems that chronicles the author’s encountered emotions at various stages of life. The author has mused on her well-lived experiences through a relatable narrative. The reflective tone in each poem fills one with serenity, togetherness, imagination, gratefulness, and the continuity of a human life.

Heart Makes the Home: IT’S ALL IN THE SEASONing This is the first in a series of cookbooks dedicated to family. Donna Frasier is a former director of education and activities for her home church and worked in this capacity, along with event preparation, for over twenty years. She was raised in the South and shares stories, recipes, and poetry that read much like a biography. These are timeless Southern recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. These recipes will become favorites.

Wrth edrych yn ol ar ei bywyd, a'r teulu a'r ffrindiau a fu'n gwmni iddi ar hyd y daith, daw blasau o'r gorffennol i brocio atgofion Pegi. Ond nid yw pob atgof yn felys, ac mae rhai cyfrinachau'n gadael blas chwerw.

At once familiar and exotic, spices are rare things, comforting us in favorite dishes while evoking far-flung countries, Arabian souks, colonial conquests and vast fortunes. John O'Connell introduces us to spices and their unique properties, both medical and magical, alongside the fascinating histories behind both kitchen staples and esoteric luxuries. A tasty compendium of spices and a fascinating history and wide array of uses of the world’s favorite flavors—The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary reveals the amazing history of spices both familiar and esoteric. John O’Connell’s erudite chapters combine history with insights into art, religion, medicine, science, and is richly seasoned with anecdotes and recipes. Discover why Cleopatra bathed in saffron and mare’s milk, why wormwood-laced absinthe caused eighteenth century drinkers to hallucinate and how cloves harvested in remote Indonesian islands found their way into a kitchen in ancient Syria. Almost every kitchen contains a bottle of cloves or a stick of cinnamon, almost every dish a pinch of something, whether chili or cumin. The Book of Spice is culinary history at its most appetizing.

Please your palate and impress your guests with this must-have guide for all things seasoning. Please your palate and impress your guests with this must-have guide for all things seasoning. With six tabbed sections for spicy, smoky, salty, sweet, savory, and sour, you’ll never have to worry about a meal falling flat. Whether you’re looking for the right flavor for chicken, steak, pork, lamb, and more, or want to shake up your usual routine, this easy-to-use cookbook features dozens of rub recipes to elevate your flavor game to the next level. This is the perfect gift for cooks of all skill levels, from the beginner baster to the seasoned seasoner. Get ready to take your seasoning game to the next level with Speedy Seasoning.

The Spice Spice Baby Cookbook: 100 Recipes with Healing Spices for Your Family Table is a first-of-its-kind spice and recipe book in which you will learn about the science-backed health benefits of 15 spices and how to incorporate them into food your whole family will love. These 100, globally inspired recipes include baby purees, smoothies, breakfast, lunchbox ideas, entrées, snacks, desserts, spiced remedies, condiments, and spice blends. Spice Spice Baby is the creation of Kanchan Koya, a Harvard-trained Molecular Biologist, Integrative Nutritionist, and mother to two. Her original recipes are eclectic, personal, nutritious, and packed with spice. To learn more, visit www.spicespicebaby.com and share your spiced creations with the hashtag #spicespicebaby.