Posted November 6, 2012 by PixelGal in Books

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Thanksgiving Tales: True Stories of the Holiday in America
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Thanksgiving Tales: True Stories of the Holiday in America
Brian D. Jaffe

Genre(s): Cookbooks Food & Wine, Special Occasions, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Humor & Entertainment, Humor, Parenting & Relationships, Cooking Food & Wine, Lifestyle & Home, Home & Garden, Nonfiction, Holidays, Parenting & Families

Rating: 4.5 – {4 Reviews}

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magine a Thanksgiving with so much food that nobody noticed the turkey was never served. Or, trying to host Thanksgiving in China where holiday staples like turkey and dinner rolls are almost impossible to find. Not every Thanksgiving in America is a folk-art painting. They are as varied as Americans themselves, and run the spectrum of emotion and experience – from as rural as watching Grandma slaughter the holiday bird by the barn, to the traditional with family football games in the yard, and to the modern with multicultural meals complete with eggrolls.

It is a holiday for everyone – regardless of whether arrival to the United States was via the Mayflower, Ellis Island, international airport, or any other way. It is a holiday steeped in traditions (which are either faithfully followed, radically ignored, or adapted to individual circumstances), memories and images.

In Thanksgiving Tales: True Stories of the Holiday in America, 48 writers from across the United States share their individual stories and memories of Thanksgiving and provide insight into the variety of ways the holiday is experienced, celebrated, viewed and cherished by Americans. But, whether held in a country farmhouse, amid the frantic pace of New York City, or in a restaurant, there are a number of common elements. These stories reveal how seemingly simple things- like the passing of a tradition to the next generation, sitting next to Grandpa, favorite foods and recipes, or certain sounds, sights, and smells – can have special meaning and leave warm and indelible memories.

Some of the stories describe the chaos and mishaps of meal preparation, family arguments and first-time hosts – all crises then, but now looked upon with laughter. Other stories recount family traditions, meaningful moments, memorable guests and hosts, remembering those no longer with us, being alone or out-and-out hating the holiday. Thanksgiving Tales is a reflection of Americans, as much as it is a look at the holiday.

It is a testament to the importance of the holiday that Americans will go to great lengths for Thanksgiving – spending money to travel long distances or taking days to prepare meals, sometimes only to find themselves seated next to the weird cousin or sick all night from bacteria-laden food. Yet, it’s done all over again the next year.

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How To Tile A Bathroom: Your Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide (Bathroom DIY Series) *************************

How To Tile A Bathroom: Your Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide (Bathroom DIY Series)
Amanda Smith

Genre(s): Crafts, Hobbies & Home, How-to & Home Improvements, Do-It-Yourself, Remodeling & Renovation, Lifestyle & Home, Home & Garden, Home Design

Rating: 5.0 – {2 Reviews}

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or many homeowners, when the time comes for them to tile their bathroom’s floor or walls, they may worry for a moment as they consider the costs involved with hiring a builder or a handyman to do the job for them.

‘How To Tile A Bathroom’ is a complete guide to bathroom tiling, including floors and walls. Regardless of whether your home is made of bricks and mortar or dry walls and plywood, you will be able to undertake a tiling project on your own by following the step-by-step techniques discussed in this book, without having to contact a professional builder or hire a handyman to do the job for you.

This book offers you concise lists of materials you will need for the specific steps you will take toward having a bathroom that is beautiful and functional. It offers you ways to ensure that your tiling project is 100% successful, by ensuring that every step is easy to follow.

You will learn how to remove your existing tiles from your bathroom floor and walls and how to prepare your floor and walls for your new tiling project. You will learn how to prepare your materials and how to apply them. You will learn how to grout between your tiles, and how to keep them clean and durable once your tiling project is complete.

As an added feature, this book also contains numerous color illustrations of bathroom tile design ideas, which will help you to feel inspired when it comes to choosing the style of tile design you would like to feature in your own bathroom.

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The Cracked Slipper *************************

The Cracked Slipper
Stephanie Alexander

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical, Fiction, World Literature, Mythology

Rating: 4.9 – {12 Reviews}

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hen Eleanor Brice unexpectedly wins the heart of Gregory Desmarais, Crown Prince of Cartheigh, she’s sure she’s found her happily-ever-after. Unfortunately, Prince Charming has a loose grip on his temper, a looser grip on his marriage vows, and a tight grip on the bottle.

Eight years of mistreatment, isolation and clandestine book learning hardly prepare Eleanor for life at Eclatant Palace, where women are seen, not heard. According to Eleanor’s eavesdropping parrot, no one at court appreciates her unladylike tendency to voice her opinion. To make matter worse, her royal fiancé spends his last night of bachelorhood on a drunken whoring spree. Before the ink dries on her marriage proclamation Eleanor realizes that she loves her husband’s best friend, former soldier Dorian Finley.

Eleanor can’t resist Dorian’s honesty, or his unusual admiration for her intelligence, and soon both are caught in a dangerous obsession. She drowns her confusion in charitable endeavors, but the people’s love can’t protect her from her feelings. When a magical crime endangers the bond between unicorns, dragons, and the royal family, a falsely accused Eleanor must clear her own name to save her life. The road toward vindication will force a choice between hard-won security and an impossible love.

The Cracked Slipper is a book club friendly fairytale retelling in the vein of Gregory Maguire, with a dash of romance. Set in a pseudo-renaissance, corset-and-petticoats enchanted kingdom, The Cracked Slipper brings a magical twist to women’s fiction.

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“Stephanie Alexander gives happily ever after a mature dose of reality by combining magic with medieval conventions and male-dominant politics, adding a sophisticated and fantastical twist to the beloved Cinderella fairy tale. Readers who enjoy witches, wizards, unicorns, and dragons will be especially intrigued by the mythology behind the beautiful kingdom of Cartheigh.” — Anita Grace Howard, author of Splintered (Amulet Books)

“Ms.
Alexander weaves her fairytale world and modern day realities into a gripping
intricately braided story that kept me coming back to the page. Hauntingly
beautiful.” -Ann Hite, author of Ghost On Black Mountain (Gallery
Books/Simon and Schuster)

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Poverty Sucks! How to Become a Self-Made Millionaire *************************

Poverty Sucks! How to Become a Self-Made Millionaire
Ms. Aimee Elizabeth

Genre(s): Business & Investing, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship

Rating: 4.8 – {23 Reviews}

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imee Elizabeth was a broke and homeless teenage girl who learned how to beomce a self-made millionaire who retired at age 38 – and you can too!

No fancy education or large sums of money required!

Poverty Sucks! You deserve a better life! Start Now!

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Jackalope Hunting *************************

Jackalope Hunting
David Hancock

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Teens

Rating: 4.7 – {3 Reviews}

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erak Snyder ran away from home with only a loyal, but old, car and his camera. Jackalope Hunting chronicles his trip from Chicago to Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado as he tries to learn about himself and his family’s past. Merak’s story, a classic story of self-discovery, examines Merak’s life — and the life of the people he meets — through Merak’s compassionate, but even-handed voice.

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