I WISH MY WORDS TASTED BETTER is 82,000 words, most of them delicious. Join impetuous Sofi, a popular, sarcastic seventeen year-old military brat on her Road To Redemption Tour as she atones for past mistakes. Sofi's best friend Shelley, riding shotgun, has mapped out their adventure, knowing Alex, who's frustrated by his attraction to Sofi despite her past indiscretions, is more than a backseat driver on Sofi's journey. After a bumpy start, friendship switches gears fueled by witty banter on both the dance floor and lacrosse field. When the three go on a semester abroad to England, Sofi takes an unexpected detour with a smooth talking, inside of the wrist kissing French student. An exciting sting and upbeat playlist enhance this delightful, athletic, romantic comedy. Buckle up and hang on! "Grab your Lacrosse stick, load up your playlist, and rock through Sofia Halstead's Junior and Senior high school years because this book IS A RIOT!" - Meg E Dobson, award winning author of Chaos Theory and mystery short stories. "Words can't describe how much I loved reading this book. I really admired the author's use of imagery because it made me feel as if I was experiencing these events firsthand. I also really enjoyed the ingenious idea to have songs associated with the chapters. It was such a unique twist on the book! I look forward to reading more of Kris's books!!!"- Jocelyn, Extreme Optimist, Pennsylvania P.S. Go Pink Sparkly Ninjas!!! "The delightful 'teen angst' storyline of I Wish My Words Tasted Better will almost make you wish you were back in high school again ... Sofi Halsted, aka "Stuck in the Middle Halsted," is one clever seventeen year-old determined to navigate college admissions, Queen Mean Cheerleader Chelsea, her frequent lapses in good judgment, and life as a flirty and hopelessly romantic junior. Author Kris Abel-Helwig's skillful combination of current and classic tunes, rock-and-roll the reader throughout this fun-loving continuation of life in a military family; complete with love-struck parents, three military brat siblings, and a year of loveable and endearing ups and downs. Your heart will be grinning madly all the way through."- Ellen Filipelli - English Language Arts Educator, Johns Creek High School, Johns Creek, Georgia. "Sofi is such a fun and exciting character. I truly loved it."- Maddie, Theater Kid, Illinois. "Holy smokes. Well, I read the book, but I can't even speak much less type what my thoughts are about it. So I made a video which is 90% gushing about how much I loved it and sent it to the author."- Xander, College Student, Videographer, Writer & Poet. "I love Sofi! Such a great character full of intelligence and spirit. She is truly on a thrill ride through high school."- Andrea, Writer, Cat Aficionado. "Delightful! Gorgeous writing. Deeply satisfying. A beautiful reading experience that is truly unique. I Wish My Words Tasted Better is filled with romance and wit that will delectably echo in your head long after you read it."- Phyllis, Children's Book Author

Teach kids about the power of words and the importance of kindness with this charming picture book that cleverly illustrates why we should think before we speak. Amera's having a bad day. Her best friend ruined her cupcake and they both said mean things. When Amera brings her bad mood home with her, her mom tells her to "taste her words." Amera's mean words taste like rotten eggs, spoiled milk, and lemons! As Amera realizes that her mean words make her feel bad and others feel worse, she starts saying the kindest, sweetest words she can find. This picture book is an excellent resource for parents who want to teach their kids to think before they speak. With humorous text and lively illustrations, Clark and Bright make it easy for even the youngest children to understand the power of their words.

If words are nothing but just words, why do they have so much power? Words spoken spitefully create deep wounds, while gracious words encourage, build up, and heal hurts. Spoken words are unseen but powerful. By revealing that words are like pedestrians, Titilayo demonstrates how words walk in our lives. Why do words have so much impact? How are our lives shaped by the words we speak and receive? In Tasted Words, Titilayo reflects on the power of words, which may be spoken, written, or captured in pictures that speak more than a thousand words. Tasted Words is a collection of short stories and poetry with reminders, messages of love, and encouragement. In Tasted Words, Titilayo uses cues that are helpful reminders to challenge you to stop and think about your words, thoughts, and actions. This inspiring collection will challenge you to live purposefully, consider wisely, and interact graciously. Tasted Words also comprises poems that have arisen as a result of Bible study, life musings, and social crises. Titilayo intends to use part of the proceeds from Tasted Words in works of charity to the support victims of social crises.

In The Man Who Tasted Words, Guy Leschziner leads readers through the senses and how, through them, our brain understands or misunderstands the world around us. Vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch are what we rely on to perceive the reality of our world. Our senses are the conduits that bring us the scent of a freshly brewed cup of coffee or the notes of a favorite song suddenly playing on the radio. But are they really that reliable? The Man Who Tasted Words shows that what we perceive to be absolute truths of the world around us is actually a complex internal reconstruction by our minds and nervous systems. The translation into experiences with conscious meaning—the pattern of light and dark on the retina that is transformed into the face of a loved one, for instance—is a process that is invisible, undetected by ourselves and, in most cases, completely out of our control. In The Man Who Tasted Words, neurologist Guy Leschziner explores how our nervous systems define our worlds and how we can, in fact, be victims of falsehoods perpetrated by our own brains. In his moving and lyrical chronicles of lives turned upside down by a disruption in one or more of their five senses, he introduces readers to extraordinary individuals, like one man who actually “tasted” words, and shows us how sensory disruptions like that have played havoc, not only with their view of the world, but with their relationships as well. The cases Leschziner shares in The Man Who Tasted Words are extreme, but they are also human, and teach us how our lives and what we perceive as reality are both ultimately defined by the complexities of our nervous systems.

Enjoy some of the English language's favourite classic poems, as well as many lesser-known gems. With 600 captivating poetry bites, from Shakespeare to Tennyson to Emily Dickinson, the book will inspire discussion and provide writing stimulus, or just reaccquaint the reader with the joy of words and language.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An homage to what it means to be Korean American with delectable recipes that explore how new culinary traditions can be forged to honor both your past and your present. IACP AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Simply Recipes ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Bon Appétit, The Boston Globe, Saveur, NPR, Food & Wine, Salon, Vice, Epicurious, Publishers Weekly “This is such an important book. I savored every word and want to cook every recipe!”—Nigella Lawson, author of Cook, Eat, Repeat New York Times staff writer Eric Kim grew up in Atlanta, the son of two Korean immigrants. Food has always been central to his story, from Friday-night Korean barbecue with his family to hybridized Korean-ish meals for one—like Gochujang-Buttered Radish Toast and Caramelized-Kimchi Baked Potatoes—that he makes in his tiny New York City apartment. In his debut cookbook, Eric shares these recipes alongside insightful, touching stories and stunning images shot by photographer Jenny Huang. Playful, poignant, and vulnerable, Korean American also includes essays on subjects ranging from the life-changing act of leaving home and returning as an adult, to what Thanksgiving means to a first-generation family, complete with a full holiday menu—all the while teaching readers about the Korean pantry, the history of Korean cooking in America, and the importance of white rice in Korean cuisine. Recipes like Gochugaru Shrimp and Grits, Salt-and-Pepper Pork Chops with Vinegared Scallions, and Smashed Potatoes with Roasted-Seaweed Sour Cream Dip demonstrate Eric's prowess at introducing Korean pantry essentials to comforting American classics, while dishes such as Cheeseburger Kimbap and Crispy Lemon-Pepper Bulgogi with Quick-Pickled Shallots do the opposite by tinging traditional Korean favorites with beloved American flavor profiles. Baked goods like Milk Bread with Maple Syrup and Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes close out the narrative on a sweet note. In this book of recipes and thoughtful insights, especially about his mother, Jean, Eric divulges not only what it means to be Korean American but how, through food and cooking, he found acceptance, strength, and the confidence to own his story.

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Have you ever been enchanted by the spoken cadence of an Urdu couplet but wished you could fully understand its nuances? Have you wanted to engage with a ghazal more deeply but were daunted by its mystifying conventions? Are you confused between a qataa and a rubaai, or a musadda and a marsiya? In Urdu Poetry, Raza Mir offers a fresh, quirky and accessible entry point for neophytes seeking to enhance their enjoyment of this vibrant canon—from the poems of legends like Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib to the lyrics of contemporary game changers like Javed Akhtar and Gulzar. Raza Mir’s translation not only draws out the zest and pathos of these timeless verses, but also provides pithy insights and colourful trivia that will enable readers to fully embrace this world.

A teen-ager loses her mother to cancer and her world is without color until Jason appears.

Ruth Bell Graham and her daughter Gigi Graham Tchividjian have created a devotional journal that will lead the reader to discover and experience the meaning of serenity. Selecting favorite hymns such as "Just As I Am" and "Be Thou My Vision," the Graham women offer stories and insights inspired by the songs and thoughtful messages. This devotional addresses such topics as: Discouragement: The Devil's Calling Card Making Decisions: Searching for God's Will Business: Responding to Expectations Belongings: Weighing our wants and needs Weights: Balancing Daily Burdens Waiting: Proving God's Faithfulness Valleys: Finding Peace in Down Times * Web Description