Share the adventures of the Pulli family as they search for the perfect pumpkin to make the perfect pumpkin pie. It even includes the recipe.

Searching for the perfect pumpkin follow two children and a hilarious black cat on a fun romp through the Pumpkin Patch.

The big orange pumpkin is no longer just for Halloween! Gail Damerow shows you how to cultivate more than 95 varieties of pumpkin, and provides recipes for pumpkin pies, muffins, and even pumpkin beer. You’ll also learn how to use pumpkins in a variety of craft projects, from carving unique jack-o’-lanterns to creating pumpkin-scented creams and soaps. With tips on growing giant pumpkins, preserving your harvest through the winter, and much more, The Perfect Pumpkin will delight pumpkin lovers of all sensibilities.

WITH A FOREWORD FROM TIM SPECTOR, author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed and Food for Life Is “eating local” everything it’s cracked up to be? The first bite of a perfectly ripe peach can be truly transformative—a joyful experience that stays with you forever. But, as Franco Fubini, professor of sustainability management at Columbia University and founder and CEO of Natoora, came to realize, flavor is a signifier of so much more than nostalgia. It has the power to change the way we grow, shop, and eat—transforming the planet and our palates. For the last two decades—through his work with Natoora—Franco has been sourcing amazing flavor for some of the best kitchens and most demanding chefs in the world. He’s learned that through flavor, a better future of food suddenly becomes possible: one in which we are not only closer to nature and to the people who grow our food, but where we are also actively building seasonal diversity back into our diets, putting nutritious food on our plates, and restoring the health of our soils. From the citrus groves of Sicily to a taco in Mexico City, In Search of the Perfect Peach takes you on a journey in the pursuit of flavor, with Franco revealing at every step how this incredibly simple desire can lead to radical change. Throughout, he offers us a deeply optimistic vision of how we as consumers can follow flavor to fix the food system and bring joy to our every meal. "An incredible read for those who love food and care about its future. In Search of the Perfect Peach is both a love story and technical guide."—Kyle Connaughton, chef and owner, SingleThread Farm, Restaurant and Inn "By valuing and reclaiming flavor, Franco argues that we can transform the system and also enrich our relationship with food. Essential reading."—Dan Saladino, journalist, broadcaster and author of Eating to Extinction

Fresh, fun ideas for children's storytime fill this book. The author, a long-time storytime facilitator, has put together 52 weekly themes plus additional plans for holidays, all with detailed instructions for talking about the theme and choosing the books, crafts, songs, poems, games and snacks. Each storytime idea is illustrated with photographs of a suggested craft and snack for easy reference. Libraries, bookstores, preschools and parents alike can use this book to offer themed storytimes that include discussion, literature, art, music, movement and food. Options are provided for each storytime, so the ideas can be used year after year.

Ian tries his best to be strong for the family, but he doesn't want to leave his old house or his old room. Most of all he doesn't want to leave his friends. He's most scared about starting third grade. In an effort to make the transition easier, Ian's parents let him pick how he wants his room decorated. After some deliberation, he decides upon a jungle theme so his stuffed animals will have a place to live, especially Kory. His mom transforms his new room into a very special jungle! Little does she know how special it will be... When the time comes to go to school, he reluctantly concedes, only to be met head-on by the class bully, Doug. Find out how Ian learns to deal with Doug, the class bully, by escaping to his secret jungle! Will Ian unlock all the secrets of strength in Kory's Jungle?

Before she began writing poetry, author Leanna Smith had no way of getting her emotions out. With the guidance of an inspiring high school teacher, she found a new way of expressing herself. Through the highs and lows of her life, she continued to write, building a collection of verses that serve as a vivid display of sadness and passion. Breaking Free through Poetry presents a compilation of love, loss, tears, happiness, joy, and sadness spanning thirty-one tumultuous years. Every poem she wrote was a lesson that she needed to learn about a situation she had to experience in order to grow. This poetry collection, written over the course of more than thirty years, shares the thoughts, feelings, and stories of one woman’s life. Dreams Die I once dreamed that you and I We’d come together like earth and sky, But as you know dreams, they die Without a doubt without a sigh I wish I was too strong to cry But this dream left tears in my eyes And of course, I’ll still try Because I’ll love her live or die.

How can Ava resist her best friend’s brother when she's crushed on him since childhood? I didn’t think Alex could get any hotter, but his time at med school was good to him. Dirty blond hair. A bit of scruff across his chiseled jawline. And a body beneath those scrubs that makes me think all sorts of naughty things. Alex seems to be utter perfection… and he barely notices I exist. Or so I thought. Lately, everywhere I look he’s there. Renting a room in my bed and breakfast. Devouring my pastries. Wanting to talk every morning over coffee. Is it possible my lifelong crush finally sees me as more than his little sister’s best friend? Praise for Waiting for You: "A series that just keeps giving flawless, mesmerizing heartfelt storylines! Ava and Alex's story will wrap itself around you as the charm of Annapolis Harbor once again produces its magic against all the odds." - World of Books 65 "Waiting For You is a must read romance and is on my Top Five List of 2021!" - Judy Ann Loves Books "This was a surprising holiday read that I didn't even know I needed! Taking the ride from friendship to love with Alex and Ava wound up being a Christmas treat for me and I'm sure it will be for you, too. After all, there's music and love and family and NYC for a hot minute. How can it be anything but wonderful?" Jenn the Readaholic "I have been hooked on this series for awhile now and can't read the books fast enough!" Reading in the Red Room "The perfect blend of intoxicating chemistry, swoon, sass, witty banter, laughs, feels, and an abundance of steam. These characters together were so beautiful. Passionate. Real. This book is exactly why I love reading and why reading is a beautiful escape for me. I could not read it fast enough, but savored every word at the same time. I highly recommend this book & series!" - Tara, Goodreads Reviewer "Every time I read a book by Lea Coll I am totally and completely blown away! I fall head over heels for these characters, for their friends, their families. I absolutely LOVE Ava and Alex! " - Savannah, Goodreads Reviewer "This is a beautiful love story full of kindness, fun, sass and heat! What a great way to spend a few hours and escape my real life for a while! Another terrific addition to the series that is not to be missed!" Lisa, Goodreads Reviewer "Another wonderful story in the Annapolis Harbor series!" - Moonshine's Corner For fans of Melanie Harlow.

Featuring the very best recipes from her weekly Seattle-Post Intelligencer column "Fresh from the Garden," Ann Lovejoy's newest book consolidates her passion for gardening and cooking into a year-round celebration of fresh, organic ingredients. Organized by season, her simple, uncluttered recipes emphasize bright flavors, aromatic herbs, and an abundance of fresh produce — from familiar favorites like raspberries and zucchini to more exotic items such as garlic tips and dandelion greens. Recipes include Lavender Lemonade, Grilled Prawns with Pumpkin Seed Salsa, Garlic Turkey with Green Peppercorn Gravy, Cress and Fennel Soup, Ginger-Berry Shortcake, and many more. Lovejoy offers a wealth of advice on selecting and growing specific varieties of produce, and her time-tested organic gardening tips are designed to help readers make the most of their growing year.