Ida and Louise Cook were two ordinary Englishwomen, seemingly destined never to stray from their quiet London suburb and comfortable jobs, But in 1923, a chance hearing of an aria from Madame Butterfly sparked a passion for opera in the sisters that led to the formation of friend...
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Inspired by how Malaysians eat at home and 'economy rice' eateries, where you can help yourself to a generous plate of delicious food at any time of day, as well as favourites from her family kitchen, Mandy Yin presents a collection of over 80 everyday recipes that are quick and ...
"Celebrate the Women of Marvel as an astonishing array of writers and artists from across the comic book and entertainment fields unite to make theirs Marvel -- in stories featuring super hero sensations from She-Hulk to Gamora, Jean Grey to Rogue and Medusa to ... Peggy Carter, ...
Changing times, cutthroat competition, and romance flavor the dramatic conclusion. As the Roaring Twenties close, the market for haute couture is shrinking. In order to survive, can the House of Eliott realize that ready-to-wear is fashion's future?
"Get cosy with this comforting collection of seasonally inspired recipes -- the ideal cook's companion for the winter months. A study of 2,000 adults found they anticipate spending 72 hours rustling up meals during the winter months, compared to just 55 hours during warmer months...
"An anthology of short stories has been designed specifically as an instructional text for first-year university students. To explore the many dimensions of short narrative fiction, the collection includes traditional classics from European culture, from Chaucer to Gogol and Che...
"Fresh, tasty, and bursting with nutritious ingredients and lively aromas, delicious one-bowl, Asian-inspired noodle dishes have never been more popular. Their variety and versatility, speedy cooking time, and ability to soak up the bold flavors they're prepared with, make noodle...
"Gathers tribal narratives collected by anthropologists and modern stories by Indian women writers." -- Amazon.ca
"A former United Church minister massacres his family. What led to this act of femicide and why were his victims forgotten? On May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. Two child survivors lived to tell the story ...
"For fans of Radium Girls and history and WWII buffs, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of 15 unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII--in and out of u...
"There comes a point, for most writers, when the writing just isn't enough anymore. You want more. You want other people to read your words."--BOOK JACKET. "You want to be published."--BOOK JACKET. "Only problem is, you're unsure how and where to start."--BOOK JACKET. "In that ca...
"The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of 15 unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII-in and out of uniform, for theirs is a legacy destined to embolden ge...
Louise Westerhout delights in cooking for herself, her son, her family and friends, and seeing the results of good and wholesome food, as well as happy mealtimes. For her 'cooking, eating and growing in the wonderful culture of food' is an integral part of the fun of life. This p...
"Based on the true story of Ida and Louise Cook, British sisters who smuggled valuables out of 1930s Nazi Germany to finance a daring, secret operation to help Jews find hope for a new life in England"-- Provided by publisher.
Lola is set for the adventure of a lifetime. Much as she loves living above her dad's bustling cafe, she's got some serious baggage to deal with, and she can only do that in London. But when her dad is in a car accident the morning she's due to leave, Lola has to abandon her plan...