"Everybody loves raisins! Grab a handful and decorate everything from biscuits to snowmen!"--

In a prose that is so beautiful it is poetry, we see the world of growing up and going somewhere through the dust and heat of Fresno's industrial side and beyond: It is a boy's coming of age in the barrio, parochial school, attending church, public summer school, and trying to fall out of love so he can join in a Little League baseball team. His is a clarity that rings constantly through the warmth and wry reality of these sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, always human remembrances.

•Celebrates the 100 year history of Sun-Maid® Growers •Including the original “Sun-Maid Girl” who brought these foods into generations of homes and hearts •More than 50 favorite recipes featuring raisins and dried fruits •Recipes use metric measurements Sun-Maid© Natural Raisins and Dried Fruit have been a part of families for generations. So it's a terrific combination when Sun-Maid and Gooseberry Patch team up to create a cookbook filled with best-loved recipes and fun dried-fruit facts! From Banana French Toast to Apple-Raisin Stuffing, there's a recipe in here for every fruit fan. Plus, you'll learn all about this history of Sun-Maid, its delicious dried fruit and all sorts of other neat stories!

Post-Mount Kembla Disaster social history, comprised of portraits of 14 local personalities and their stories.

From A to Z, asiago to za’atar, cover your ABCs while learning about this popular breakfast food. "A...delightful, colorful, bagel-themed ABC book that’s an ode to the round doughy delicacy beloved by American Jews (and anyone who has good taste in food)." —Kveller Roll, boil, and bake your way through this book, where unicorns and rainbows take bagel form, and schmear knows no limits! B is for Bagel teaches the whole alphabet, while introducing children to traditional and innovative bagel flavors. Vibrant photographs of each life-size bagel, plus two bonus recipes in the back, make turning the pages that much more interactive for young readers! MORE PRAISE FOR B IS FOR BAGEL “Vibrant and creative… a perfect introduction to the infinitely versatile bagel we all know and love!” —Sam Silverman, Bagel Expert at Brooklyn Bagel Blog & Founder of BagelFest “Our team of educators loves this book! It's a wonderful way to teach kids basic language skills while giving them a piece of Jewish Culture.” —The Bible Players

An extraordinarily popular collection of poems written in and about Hawaii. First published in 1928, the book went through two printings a year for many years, and Blanding became the most popular American poet of the period. ""Vagabond's House"" is an ideal expression of that imaginary retreat which each man builds and furnishes according to his heart's desires. Dreamy illustrations give the book a look to match.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 70 quick-fix weeknight dinners and 30 luscious weekend recipes that make every day taste extra special, no matter how much ​time you have to spend in the kitchen—from the beloved bestselling author of Once Upon a Chef. “Jennifer’s recipes are healthy, approachable, and creative. I literally want to make everything from this cookbook!”—Gina Homolka, author of The Skinnytaste Cookbook Jennifer Segal, author of the blog and bestselling cookbook Once Upon a Chef, is known for her foolproof, updated spins on everyday classics. Meticulously tested and crafted with an eye toward both flavor and practicality, Jenn’s recipes hone in on exactly what you feel like making. Here she devotes whole chapters to fan favorites, from Marvelous Meatballs to Chicken Winners, and Breakfast for Dinner to Family Feasts. Whether you decide on sticky-sweet Barbecued Soy and Ginger Chicken Thighs; an enlightened and healthy-ish take on Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs; Chorizo-Style Burgers; or Brownie Pudding that comes together in under thirty minutes, Jenn has you covered.

Jim Hawkins thinks his life is rather dull...until he discovers a treasure map belonging to the infamous pirate Captain Flint. Jim sets off with a crew to search for the buried gold. But not all of the crew members have the best of intentions, and Jim soon finds himself in the middle of a battle between honest men, mutineers, and pirates. This quintessential adventure story by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson was first published in book form in 1883. This unabridged edition includes illustrations by English-born American artist Louis Rhead, which were first published in 1915.

How can you make cakes, cookies, and candy even MORE fun? Award-winning blogger Heather Baird, a vibrant new voice in the culinary world, has the answer: Cook like an artist! Combining her awesome skills as a baker, confectioner, and painter, she has created a gorgeous, innovative cookbook, designed to unleash the creative side of every baker. Heather sees dessert making as one of the few truly creative outlets for the home cook. So, instead of arranging recipes by dessert type (cookies, tarts, cakes, etc.), she has organized them by line, color, and sculpture. As a result, SprinkleBakes is at once a breathtakingly comprehensive dessert cookbook and an artist's instructional that explains brush strokes, sculpture molds, color theory, and much more. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful step-by-step photographs, Heather shows how anyone can make her jaw-dropping creations, from Mehndi Hand Ginger Cookies to Snow Glass Apples to her seasonal masterpiece, a Duraflame(R)-inspired Yule Log..

Wish that you always had a plan when it came to making delicious food for yourself and your family?The Foodie Bar(tm) Way provides the perfect balance of flexibility and structure to eliminate the stress of planning a meal to satisfy everyone and keep flavor combinations fresh. With so many special requests for dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, no added oils, nut-free, extra greens and vegan... a single casserole, just won't do! Instead of friends and families being divided over what to eat, The Foodie Bar(tm) Way is about being united. Bringing us together around the table to share one meal, with lots of options, so that everyone's happy. We have all prepared a dish and heard one complaint after another... "I don't like olives!" "Why did you put carrots in it?" "Why can't I just make my own version?" Never fear, your Nutrition Professor is here, with Foodie Bars to the rescue! Instead of rolling their eyes at mealtimes, everyone will be rolling up their sleeves to get involved!You'll always have a choice, with more than 30 Foodie Bars, including a Loaded Potato Bar, Mediterranean Fajita Bar, Pasta Bar and even an Oatmeal Cookie Bar. You can experiment with different flavor combinations or stick to your familiar favorites, with whole food plant-based ingredients that love you back! Start with a Basic Bar or jump right to Raising the Bar, because you'll have plenty of options to accommodate insane schedules and keep the pickiest of eaters looking forward to the next meal! Think Forks Over Knives meets Chipotle with a sprinkle of The Flavor Bible!Whether you are a first time cook or a professional chef, you'll be drawn in by the simplicity and diversity of The Foodie Bar(tm) Way. Whip up a feast for one or for a whole party. Organizing an incredible potluck couldn't be easier!If you are ready to have fantastic food at your fingertips, dive into The Foodie Bar(tm) Way and prepare to savor every bite!