6/29/2023 0 Comments The Beast by Lindsay Mead![]() ![]() And we say that there is a world of flowers, a world of nectar, and therefore just a world of flavors that we are able to achieve just by focusing on these monofloral honeys. He adds, “Here at Heidrun, we specialize in creating dry, sparkling, varietal meads focusing on the natural flavors and aromas of the nectar from which the honey is produced. Michael Zilber of Heidrun Meadery believes you can easily find the perfect mead pairing to match any style of blue. ![]() A drier mead might go nicely with a peppery, bright blue like Maytag or Point Reyes Original Blue.” Mead would work in much the same way, particularly those with a lot of residual sweetness. For this reason, sweet beverages like dessert wines and barrel-aged stouts offer a nice contrast. He adds, “Most blues are spicy, acidic and often more salty than say, a gouda or a bloomy rind. ![]() According to Phillips, since blues are often served with a drizzle of honey, pairing them with a honey-based beverage seems natural. Because of the variety of flavors in mead and blue cheese, it’s quite possible to find a beautiful pairing. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Illustrated By: N/A Format: Hardcover, Language: English Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Published By: George Allen & Unwin, London octavo (8vo 6 × 9 152 × 229),Pages 235 ISBN: Unknown The Kon-Tiki Expedition: By Raft Across the South Seas (Norwegian: Kon-Tiki ekspedisjonen) is a 1948 book by the Norwegian writer Thor Heyerdahl. The expedition was designed to demonstrate that ancient people could have made long sea voyages, creating contacts between societies. Heyerdahl is notable for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km (5,000 mi) across the Pacific Ocean in a hand-built raft from South America to the Tuamotu Islands. Very Good - Please see photos as part of condition report 1950 1st Edition 2nd Printing, THE KON-TIKI EXPEDITION By Thor Heyerdahl Thor Heyerdahl KStJ (Norwegian pronunciation (6 October 1914 ? 18 April 2002) was a Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany and geography. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments American lion jackson![]() ![]() But Jackson administered the ship of state with good instincts and wisdom. The “evolution of presidential power” is the basic theme around which Meacham constructs his riveting account of the freshness Jackson brought to the White House-meaning, before his advent into the chief executive office, political power was considered to be best left in the hands of the landed elite, but Jackson believed in the “primacy of the will of the people,” and during his administration, “democracy was making its stand.” This was a difficult time for the American republic the issue of slavery was developing into a major political issue, and with that, the rise of southern questioning of just how strong the union of states was and what rights individual states possessed to safeguard regional interests. There is no dearth of books about Andrew Jackson, America’s seventh president. Jon Meacham in American Lion has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the American presidencyand America itself. As the subtitle indicates, it has special appeal for those readers who may be uninterested in a complete cradle-to-grave treatment but are looking for a particular focus on the Jackson presidency. Last Updated on May 8, 2015, by eNotes Editorial. There are numerous books on the seventh president, but this one is distinguished by its particularly fluid presentation. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments The night watch book sarah waters![]() ![]() Their lives, and their secrets connect in sometimes startling ways. Kay, who drove an ambulance during the war and lived life at full throttle, now dresses in mannish clothes and wanders the streets with a restless hunger, searching Helen, clever, sweet, much-loved, harbours a painful secret Viv, glamour girl, is stubbornly, even foolishly loyal, to her soldier lover Duncan, an apparent innocent, has had his own demons to fight during the war. This is the story of four Londoners, three women and a young man with a past, drawn with absolute truth and intimacy. Moving back through the 1940s, through air raids, blacked out streets, illicit liaisons, sexual adventure, to end with its beginning in 1941, The Night Watch is the work of a truly brilliant and compelling storyteller. Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, 2006. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, 2006. Shortlisted for Audible's Listen of the Year, 2006. Shortlisted for the British Book Awards, Book of the Year, 2007. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Well of souls jack chalker![]() Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction (By: Isaac Asimov,Tanith Lee,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Chalker’s books in order of when they were first released: ![]() He left an unfinished novel behind, entitled Chameleon. His final novel was Kaspar’s Box in 2003. Chalker made his debut as a published novelist in 1976 with the standalone novel A Jungle of Stars. Jack enjoyed esoteric audio, travel and being part of science fiction convention committees. Some of the awards he won included the Daedalus Award, The Gold Medal of the West Coast Review of Books, Skylark Award and the Hamilton-Brackett Memorial Award. After college, Chalker began a teaching career where he taught high school history and geography. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in English from Towson University in Maryland and then went on to earn his MLA from Johns Hopkins University. ![]() Chalker was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended Balitmore City College. He wrote the Well Watchers, Four Lords of the Diamond, Dancing Gods, Soul Rider, Rings of the Master and several other series. Chalker (1944-2005) was an American author of science fiction novels. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I love it every time Arnold uses "fuck", I don't think I have read a book with so many fucks, and each one is joyous. I have read too many books from celebrities who have lived a life not worthy of writing down, not because their lives are not interesting, but because their lives are very linear, Arnold's story is far from linear. "Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story" was recommended by a dear friend of mine. "Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones"* This is a good book, I have read only a few celebrity books, generally it's a genre I avoid. iI you are wondering, yes he does talk about his affair with the family maid and the illegitimate child that subsequently triggered his divorce. This book is incredibly vulnerable, Arnold exposes information that I wouldn't share. ![]() Arnold reflects on his entire diverse life, from his childhood in Graz Austria, his time in the Austrian army, bodybuilding, his business ventures, becoming a movie star, being governor of California and his marriage. A book review of Total Recall My Unbelievably True Life Story by Arnold Schwarzenegger The book in 3 sentencesĪrnold Schwarzenegger is recognised around the world for his various achievements in multiple fields, whatever you think you know about Arnold, this book will fill in the gaps between his many milestones. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments The metamorphosis author![]() Franz Kafka was one of the most important figures in twentieth-century literature. And especially if you are reading a Franz Kafka book, the effect is going to be crazy. Reading is one of the most fulfilling experiences ever. The day I read Metamorphosis was also the day I decided I would never give up on reading. ![]() I like to classify my reading journey into two parts – the pre-Kafka phase and the post-Kafka phase. You start imagining you see figures and shapes inside your mind that connect you with the book on a very different level. The Metamorphosis is one of those rare books that completely sucks you in and shows you a world so distorted, dark, and yet so real that your mind learns the art of imagination. So, the point is, every book changes you, every story transforms you, and reading as a habit in itself is a kind of Metamorphosis. Some books are so wonderful that they give your mind this euphoric experience of imagining a world larger than your life. Your brain learns to focus on the words and builds a connection with the story. ![]() When you read a book, your brain goes through a wide range of experiences. Reading is considered a habit that is pretty much capable of transforming a person. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro![]() ![]() Few write about the mysteries of the human experience with such grace as Ishiguro, and his prodigious gifts are evident throughout the novel." - San Francisco Chronicle "Devastating. The Buried Giant is a simple and powerful tale of love, aging and loss." - The Wall Street Journal "Ishiguro is a master of the uncanny. Lifetimes of myth, allegory, and epic discoveries are contained within." - The Christian Science Monitor "A literary tour de force so unassuming that you don't realize until the last page that you're reading a masterpiece." - USA Today "Splendid. The Buried Giant does what important books do: It remains in the mind long after it has been read, refusing to leave." -Neil Gaiman, The New York Times Book Review "Lush and thrilling, rolling the gothic, fantastical, political, and philosophical into one." - The New Republic "Mesmerizing. The Buried Giant has the clear ring of legend, as graceful, original and humane as anything Ishiguro has written." - The Washington Post "An exceptional novel. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments Princess in Pink by Meg Cabot![]() Thankfully, staunch yet boy-wise Grandmere has a plan to change Michael’s mind and put everything back on track, making Mia the happiest “prom princess” on this side of the Atlantic – and readers more starry-eyed than Molly Ringwald in her prettiest pink frock. To make matters worse, Grandmere has gotten a busboy fired due to a mishap with her pooch, Rommel, at a swanky restaurant, so when all of the city’s busboys go on strike, it causes a chain of events that result in Grandmere crashing at Mia’s mom’s place, her pal Lilly Moscovitz picking up a picket sign, and the prom being brought to a screeching halt. (They’re in love, so why wouldn’t he ask her, right?) But during Seven Minutes in Heaven at her b-day party, Mia learns that Michael is not the prom-going type. prom, and she’s crossing her fingers that Michael will ask her to go. This time, Mia’s in the pink about the upcoming Albert Einstein H.S. ![]() ![]() Princess Mia is dreaming about the prom – and contending with a hotel workers’ strike – in the fifth, supremely hilarious episode of Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries. 5th sentence, 74th page: I didn’t know my generation was the Materialistic Generation. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker![]() ![]() She braves the roaming wildlife, the odd daylight hours, the exorbitant prices, and even the occasional-dear God-outhouse, all for the chance to connect with her father: a man who, despite his many faults, she can’t help but care for. ![]() But when Calla learns that Wren’s days may be numbered, she knows that it’s time to make the long trip back to the remote frontier town where she was born. Calla never looked back, and at twenty-six, a busy life in Toronto is all she knows. Calla Fletcher wasn’t even two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Calla’s father, Wren Fletcher, in the process. ![]() |