'Funny, fast and really inventive' Harriet Whitehorn, author of VIOLET AND THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT A deliciously funny series from sparkling new talent Gianna Pollero, illustrated by the award-winning Sarah Horne Ten-year-old Grace likes doughnuts and cakes as much as the next kid - but they are also her secret weapon. Grace is a monster hunter who owns a bakery - and everyone knows how much monsters LOVE any kind of sweet treat! Just don't tell them about the secret exploding baking powder inside the doughnuts and the cookies ... When Grace's Monster Scanning Machine alerts her to the doughnut-loving, people-eating, board-game-playing cyclops Mr Harris, she realises she's about to face her biggest challenge yet ...

Cooking for Geeks is more than just a cookbook. Author and cooking geek Jeff Potter helps you apply curiosity, inspiration, and invention to the food you prepare. Why do we bake some things at 350°F / 175°C and others at 375°F / 190°C? Why is medium-rare steak so popular? And just how quickly does a pizza cook if you "overclock" an oven to 1,000°F / 540°C? This expanded new edition provides in-depth answers, and lets you experiment with several labs and more than 100 recipes--from the sweet (a patent-violating chocolate chip cookie) to the savory (pulled pork under pressure).

"Veganism is one of the hottest health trends going. But what do you do when half the people at your dinner table rebel against organic greens in favor of burgers, stew, and meat-based fare? And who has the time or inclination to prepare 2-3 different meals to please everyone? Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites gives 200 recipes that a die-hard comfort food eater will love. Utilizing substantial ingredients packed with flavor such as portabella mushrooms, sweet potatoes, whole grains, and beans readers can enjoy delicious burgers, stews, chilis, pastas, hearty main dishes, casseroles and comforting breads and desserts. Your family won't be missing out with recipes like Maple-Glazed doughnuts with Faux Bacon bits, crispy Mac 'n cheese balls, Patty melts and peanut butter cupcakes. Each dish is abundant and satisfying so that no one at the table feels shortchanged"--

Presents one hundred mini donut recipes that can be fried or baked in a donut pan or donut machine, featuring such flavors as chocolate-bacon-maple, blackberry-sour cream, orange soda, and sweet potato-marshmallow.

The first four yummy books in the delicious and bestselling Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays are now together in this hardcover bind-up! Lindsay Cooper is about to start middle school. In her free time, she works at her family’s restaurant, The Park View, handing out the world’s most delicious donuts at the Donut Dreams counter. Her grandmother started the counter as a way to earn extra income to send Lindsay’s dad to college, and Lindsay wants to use her job the same way—to make her dream of going to school far away from her small town a reality. Home feels different ever since Lindsay’s mom passed away two years ago. But family and friends are always close by when she needs them. There’s her cousin Kelsey, who’s feisty, outspoken, and bubbly, and her cousin Molly, who is quiet, thoughtful, and athletic. All three girls work together at Donut Dreams. And of course there’s Lindsay’s BFF Casey, who has been in her life since they were both a day old. They have been bickering a bit more than usual lately, but there’s still no one else Lindsay would rather share her secrets with at the end of a long day. These four girls are as different as girls can be, but they all realize family and friends go a long way towards filling any hole in in your heart. And life can still be as fun as a pink donut with rainbow sprinkles! Together, the girls cope with unexpected changes, difficult feelings, tangled family ties, and more. This hardcover bind-up includes: Hole in the Middle So Jelly! Family Recipe Ready, Set, Bake!

The moment Koyomi's been waiting for is finally here! But as his date with Hitagi concludes, so does his story, followed by the stories of those he's saved since that fateful spring break. Though this monster's tale has reached its end, that doesn't mean they're gone-because monsters have been here since the beginning. They always have. They're everywhere.

The deliciously easy donut cookbook for heavenly homemade baked donuts Who doesn’t love a good donut? From sugared or sprinkled to frosted or filled, donuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and sweeten your day. The best part is you don’t need to fuss with frying to whip up these fun, flavorful treats at home. The Easy Baked Donut Cookbook shows you how mouthwatering—and mess-free—donuts can be right from your oven or donut maker, providing plenty of tried-and-true tricks and tasty recipes for beautifully baked donuts, donut holes, mini donuts, and more. From sweet staples, such as Old-Fashioned Cake Donuts to creative savory bakes like Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread Donuts, this donut cookbook serves you dozens of delightfully simple recipes to match every craving, along with perfectly paired frostings, glazes, and toppings. The Easy Baked Donut Cookbook includes: (Do)nuts and bolts—Learn the ins and outs of baking with foolproof advice on mastering measurements, knowing your oven, time-saving shortcuts, and tons of troubleshooting tips. Time to make the donuts—This donut cookbook offers dozens of step-by-step recipes for cake and yeasted donuts—including holiday-ready Gingerbread Donuts, and even drool-worthy Doggie Donuts for your pup! Hole new world—You’ll find donuts for every season and reason in this donut cookbook with easy recipes for donut holes, pops, and other donut-inspired desserts, like Coffee and Donuts Trifle and Quick and Easy Beignets. From classic Old-Fashion Donuts to dunk in your morning coffee to fun Pizza Donuts your kids will love, Easy Baked Donut Cookbook has everything you need to whip up bakery-worthy baked donuts—no fryer required.

a mobster will decide to rob a bank one day. he ran out of quick money. he headed to a nearby bank. told the teller he was here to rob them. he pulled a handgun on the man behind the counter. I want my money he told him. i want an early withdrawal. if you do not give me my money. i will shoot you in the head. he left the bank with 15000 that day. once he returned to a nightclub that the mob would frequent. the local police caught news that a mobster robbed the bank. local police and the Feds moved in on the nightclub. after a shootout with the law. strange things begin to happen. the sound of laughing hyena ghosts rising from the dead police and mobsters. something in the middle of the street rises through the paved road to escort them the dead to their new home. guess. each novella 25000 to 36000 words.

Dive into monstrously fun number learning with The MONSTERS Counting Book. 77 full colour pages of counting packed with some of the silliest and monstrous MONSTERS out there! From one goofy monster to friendly critters, toddlers will delight in mastering numbers. Engaging, funny and silly monster illustrations make counting a breeze for toddlers and early learners while providing a delightful and educational journey. Perfect for curious minds aged 2-5. 👺 Monstrously Engaging Illustrations: Vibrant and whimsical artwork brings each monster to life, captivating your child's imagination. 😈 Interactive Learning: The book encourages hands-on counting, making it an interactive and effective way for toddlers to grasp numbers. 😊 Progressive Counting Adventure: Follow the monsters from one to twenty providing a gradual and comprehensive introduction to counting. 👹 Educational Yet Fun: Strikes the perfect balance between learning and enjoyment, ensuring your child looks forward to each counting session. Get ready for a monster-sized dose of fun and early numeracy skills. Let's get monster counting!

An eclipse is a rare and unusual event, when the world is transformed and the sky becomes a dark eldritch thing. It's a time when anything could happen, when any kind of story just might be true. That sense of the strange and wonderful guides Eclipse: New Science Fiction and Fantasy, the first volume in an exciting new annual anthology series edited by acclaimed anthologist Jonathan Strahan. Set to become a major event on the science fiction and fantasy calendar,Eclipse: New Science Fiction and Fantasy gathers together new science fiction and fantasy stories by the best writers working today. You can see that in Eclipse 1, which features extraordinary tales by Peter S. Beagle, Jack Dann & Paul Brandon, Terry Dowling, Andy Duncan, Jeffrey Ford, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Eileen Gunn, Gwyneth Jones, Ellen Klages, Maureen F. McHugh, Garth Nix, Lucius Shepard, Bruce Sterling and Ysabeau S. Wilce.