Hair Of The Corn Dog

Author : A.K. Turner
Publisher : Fever Streak Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-26
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780991375936

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Hair of the Corn Dog by A.K. Turner Pdf

Now a NEW YORK TIMES best seller! PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW: The third book in the Tales of Imperfection series from Turner (This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store, Mommy Had a Little Flask), a mother of two from Idaho, provides another hilarious account of parenthood. A self-admitted neat freak, the author details the important distinctions between paper towels and dishcloths, and wishes she could "conduct a class highlighting these differences and then create a test with various scenarios." Also a lover of travel, she signs up for HomeExchange.com—a house-swapping service—in hopes of a family holiday to an exotic locale, while pondering the headline "Idaho: Just Like New York, Only Different." With her characteristic good-spirited, self-deprecating humor, Turner describes taking her kids to a children's art camp on the Jersey Shore and surviving a back-to-school night "ice cream unsocial." Well paced, entertaining, and full of endearing stories on parenting, this new addition to Turner's popular series will leave readers looking forward to the next installment. BOOK DESCRIPTION: In the latest laugh-out-loud confessional from A.K. Turner’s "Tales of Imperfection” series, the author relates her adventures on the Jersey Shore, at an Idaho drag show with her in-laws, and surviving the perils of an elementary school ice-cream social with equal parts wit and heart. The laughter pairs well with two parts cocktail. “It’s rare for a writer to actually make me laugh out loud, but A.K. Turner does just that.” —Robin O'Bryant, New York Times bestselling author of Ketchup Is a Vegetable and Other Lies Moms Tell Themselves “I laughed out loud at Mommy Had a Little Flask, but make no mistake, this book is equally heartfelt and humorous as A.K. Turner delves into all the wonders, challenges and horrifying playground moments of parenting – the most extreme sport there is.” —Cameron Morfit, Sports Illustrated “A.K. Turner is always hilarious, and she doesn’t disappoint.” —Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the Throat “The thing that I can’t get over with A.K. Turner is that she is endlessly fresh. Funny, always, but fresh, sweet funny that keeps me coming back again and again...and craving more. Always can’t wait to read her latest.” —Meredith Spidel, The Mom of the Year “A.K. Turner can turn even the simplest family story into a rollicking, outrageous, hilarious adventure. Buckle up!” —Michelle Newman, You’re My Favorite Today, contributor to the bestselling humor anthologies I Just Want to Pee Alone and I Just Want to Be Alone, and Community Contributor at Entertainment Weekly “A.K. Turner is the best friend that we dream of having: someone who is smart and eloquent and doesn’t take herself or her life too seriously. That is what makes all of her books so fabulous, you can’t help but envision yourself right alongside of her, cheering her on, laughing out loud and thanking your lucky stars that you have her in your life.” —Lynn Morrison, The Nomad Mom Diary, Circle of Moms Top 25 Funny Bloggers, Circle of Moms Top 25 European Bloggers, and contributor to BLUNTmoms and The Huffington Post “A.K. Turner’s writing manages to be both hilarious and heartfelt at the same time. When I read her words, I find myself laughing to the point of tears one minute and then crying real tears the next. It’s writing that makes you feel something. Something real and deep and honest. Which is how writing should be.” —Deva Dalporto, My Life Suckers

Author : MARCELO MADAN
Publisher : Madan Orunmila Edition Publishing
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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AFROCUBAN OSAIN TREATY -English- by MARCELO MADAN Pdf

This Book "Treaty of Afro-Cuban Osain" is based on the knowledge of the Afro-Cuban tradition, of this important deity of Yoruba origin. It contains extensive and very complete information on the knowledge of the liturgical ceremonial of Osain, as developed by the great Osainists of the island of Cuba included, its creation, oath ceremony and consecration of the foundation. With more than 900 works and insheses that allows you, solve all the problems that come your way. More than 160 signatures to work with Osain as well as full color photos of the plants, sticks and birds that are used to support you in your work as Babalawo in this field and also a extensive Lukumí vocabulary that will help you decipher the phrases and prayers of this complex liturgical writing.

Author : Rowan Jacobsen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781526645890

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Truffle Hound by Rowan Jacobsen Pdf

'Truffle Hound, like a truffle, charms by seducing us' Mark Kurlansky A captivating exploration into the secretive and sensuous world of truffles, the elusive food that has captured hearts, imaginations, and palates worldwide. The scent of one freshly unearthed white truffle in Barolo was all it took to lead Rowan Jacobsen down a rabbit hole into a world of secretive hunts, misty woods, black-market deals, obsessive chefs, quixotic scientists, muddy dogs, maddening smells, and some of the most memorable meals ever created. Truffles attract dreamers, schemers, and sensualists. People spend years training dogs to find them underground. They plant forests of oaks and wait a decade for truffles to appear. They pay £2,170 a pound to possess them. They turn into quivering puddles in their presence. Why? Truffle Hound is the fascinating account of Rowan's quest to find out, a journey that would lead him from Italy to Istria, Hungary, Spain, England, and North America. Both an entertaining odyssey and a manifesto, Truffle Hound demystifies truffles-and then remystifies them, freeing them from their gilded cage and returning them to their roots as a sacred offering from the forest. It helps people understand why they respond so strongly to that crazy smell, shows them there's more to truffles than they ever imagined, and gives them all the tools they need to take their own truffle love to the next level. Deeply informed, unabashedly passionate, rakishly readable, Truffle Hound will spark Britain's next great culinary passion.

Author : R. Yarbrough
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595476121

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Flatland by R. Yarbrough Pdf

Set in a small, West Texas town, racial differences, a murder, and rites of passage thread Bip through the rough skin of the community.

Author : Mark Leyner
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307766045

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Tooth Imprints On a Corn Dog by Mark Leyner Pdf

A fiendishly innovative young writer ups the ante on his cult classics Et Tu, Babe and My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist with a book so funny that it ought to be a controlled substance. "With his pumped-up prose and steroidal satire . . . You could call him the Quentin Tarantino of cult fiction."--Newsweek.

Author : Vince Staten
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762792702

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Kentucky Curiosities by Vince Staten Pdf

Kentucky Curiosities is your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Bluegrass State has to offer. Discover a medieval castle in the middle of horse-farm country, a soda fountain where the burgers and shakes are almost as famous as the clientele, and the true meaning of "biting the bullet." Meet the man who invented the traffic light, Kentucky's two Cassius Clays, and the real J. Peterman. Visit a museum devoted to the history of whiskey, a rest area named for a shoeshine man, and a house with 13 windows, 13-foot ceilings, 13 railings - you get the picture! Whether you're a born-and-raised Kentuckian or a recent transplant, authors Vince Staten and Liz Baldi will have you laughing out loud as they introduce you to the neighbors you never knew you had and take you to places you never knew existed - right in your own backyard.

Author : Jennifer L. Holm
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375871146

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The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Pdf

Believe in the possible . . . with this New York Times bestseller by three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect read about a child's relationship with her grandfather! Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer. Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He’s bossy. He’s cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this gawky teenager really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth? With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility. Look for EXCLUSIVE NEW MATERIAL in the paperback—including Ellie’s gallery of scientists and other STEM-appropriate features. And don’t miss the much-anticipated sequel, The Third Mushroom! “Warm, witty, and wise.” —The New York Times * “Written in a clean, crisp style, with lively dialogue and wit, this highly accessible novel will find a ready audience.” —Booklist, Starred * “Top-notch middle-grade fiction.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred * “Ellie’s memorable journey into the world of science will inspire readers to explore the world around them and celebrate the possible.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred “Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder what’s possible.” —Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Reach Me 25 STATE AWARD LISTS including the Sunshine State!

Author : Deborah Ireland
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781503588882

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The Red String by Deborah Ireland Pdf

It is the beginning of World War II, and the gods in heaven are not happy. Two mortals have been chosen to change the outcome of the war. The gods have come down from heaven, and their spirits have entered the bodies of the earthlings that will guide the young man and woman in their journey to change the world. The two fall in love and are tied together by fate and the destiny of the gods. Little do they know that they are being guided, and it is only the red string that will bring them together in the end.

Author : Marcy McKay
Publisher : SkipJack Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781939889607

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Stars Among the Dead by Marcy McKay Pdf

Author : Mark DuPree
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9798886163438

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The Continuing Adventures of Luke and Snoops by Mark DuPree Pdf

Continue the adventure with Luke and Snoops as they deal with their foe, the Alley Kids. Listen to Uncle Duke's wild stories. Find out what dark secret Victoria has.

Author : Jill Mills
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781634509022

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Wild Eats and Adorable Treats by Jill Mills Pdf

Animal-Inspired Meals and Snacks for Kids, first published as Wild Eats and Adorable Treats, is full of simple, healthy recipes that kids will enjoy because all the meals resemble kids’ favorite animals. The dishes run the gamut, from breakfast delights to lunches and snacks to take to school, and of course dinner and desserts to make at home. The best part is that children will have a blast preparing and eating the dishes, shaped like different animals, such as owls, pigs, sheep, and many more. Author Jill Mills, who has three sons of her own, incorporates fun facts about the animals throughout so kids can impress their friends with their new knowledge—in the kitchen and beyond! Lavishly illustrated throughout, this cookbook includes recipes like Porcupine Pretzel Pear Snack, Foxy Fruit Snack, Koala Tree Treats, Gorilla Granola Cups, and more. This is an essential book for any parent struggling to get their kids to eat balanced meals! Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Leslie Margolis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781599906379

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Everybody Bugs Out by Leslie Margolis Pdf

Annabelle has tamed the wild boys and catty girls of middle school. Now it's time for her first school dance! A couple of Annabelle's friends already have dates and she would like one, too. Better yet, she finally has a crush on someone-Oliver. The problem? Claire also likes him, and she's called dibs. To complicate things further, Annabelle has to work super closely with her secret crush on their science fair project! And it looks like one of their competitors is up to something shady. . . . If Annabelle says something, will Oliver respect her for it or think she's a snitch? And will she ever understand what these junior-high boys are really thinking?

Author : Robin Palmer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781101628508

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Once Upon a Kiss by Robin Palmer Pdf

"This smart romance has an ending that delivers and an upbeat narrator that will appeal to fans of Meg Cabot’s The Princess Diaries."* It's 1986 and sixteen-year-old Zoe Brenner's world revolves around Depeche Mode, Judd Nelson, exercise-obsessed parents, and her best friend Jonah. Then one day, in a freak Fun-Dip choking accident, Zoe falls unconscious, and awakes in the year 2016. So much has changed, and Zoe needs Jonah to help her make sense of it all. But in this life, Zoe is the most popular girl in school, and she soon realizes this Zoe doesn't associate with nerds like Jonah. As Zoe juggles new technology, attempts to hide her enthusiasm for poet blouses, and manages to keep her super jock boyfriend at bay, she tries to rekindle her friendship with Jonah and use her popularity for a good cause. Will she ever get back to 1986? And more importantly, does she want to? *--Booklist

Author : Kathy Gaa
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781647017750

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HOW I DEFEATED DEATH FROM LYME AND WEST-NILE by Kathy Gaa Pdf

This book is not intended to be read like a novel but, as an inspiration, and encouragement on your journey towards a path of healing. And also, my hope is that, as you read through these pages, they will serve as a guide along your path to acquiring more balance on your journey towards a healthier you! You will also find why I've felt inspired for years to put in writing my answers to the questions people often ask me. After working in the Alternative Care World (as a massage therapist for a total of 16 years, in-which seven of those years includes working in an alternative care clinic), this is a work I feel needs to be out there for people who are looking for guidance concerning their health issues when their health care provider is not meeting up to their standards. For I am one of "those people" who happens to be very sensitive to the type of substances that are taken internally whether it is through "Holistic health care" or "Western Medicine" supplementation, and especially "holistic" supplementation in the form of IV's or injections, which I have been there and done that by having the opportunity to experience the "alternative care world," first hand it is what forced me to figure it out... about how an extra sensitive person such as myself was to Survive Lyme & West Nile! I also wrote this book for those individuals who are at wit's end (as I was) due to not knowing what direction to go next, and for those who haven't even heard about some of the alternative routes that are out there (other than the "big name" companies) due to not having the available necessary funding that is needed to support a clinic, and to make their voice heard through marketing strategies about their ideas and abilities to help ailing individuals in search of the best solutions concerning their medicinal needs. Then on the flip side... many of these "gifted healers" prefer to work alone in their quiet little unique offices. I have added charts I find very helpful for helping others as well as Self-help Techniques and Protocols for Parasitic infections, SIBO (Sm. Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth), Lyme and West Nile Disease, along with instructions of how to help relax the ileocecal valve and simple acupressure points that may help with Headaches, Migraines, Insomnia, and helping to acquire the "feeling of wellness taking place." I will also share with you my personal experience with acugraphs (measures the energies of the meridians), and Live and Dry blood (microscopy) results. You will also find information on my inspired Nerve Tissue Release Technique (NTRT) and contact information about classes that Dr. Troy Crane (chiropractor practitioner) in Burley, Idaho, (who has been one of my mentors since I have received my Massage Therapy Certification) and I will be offering to those of you who would like to learn a technique that may possibly help your loved ones as well as yourself, who suffer from Illnesses, Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Sciatica, and possibly even pinched nerve damage, and may also help to release those tender acupressure points, that correlates with the issues listed above, with the intentions of helping you bring your body into balance, allowing it to heal on a grander scale. May All Your Days Be Blessed with Love, Peace, Health, & Abundance Kathy Gaa LMT,CBCP (license Massage Therapist & certified Body Code practitioner) I am petitioning all Body-Workers who have these skills, and who are "Passionately Dedicated" in helping and learning "my format" to help battle against Lyme & West Nile, you may send your business contact information to me. I will add you to a business directory on my website for the people who are looking for a Therapist in their area that uses the modalities listed above. Let's Work as a Team to Help Fight the battle of pain and suffering from Lyme and West Nile.

Author : Amanda Flower
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781433676987

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A Plain Scandal by Amanda Flower Pdf

A young computer specialist new to the quiet Amish community of Appleseed Creek is shocked when an outbreak of crimes against these pious people soon escalates to murder