Thin Blue Smoke

Author : Doug Worgul
Publisher : Conundrum Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781942280156

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Thin Blue Smoke by Doug Worgul Pdf

This title is an epic American redemption tale about love and loss, hope and despair, God and whiskey, barbecue and the blues. LaVerne Williams is a ruined ex-big league ballplayer, an ex-felon with an attitude problem, and the owner of a barbecue joint he has to run. Ferguson Glen is an Episcopal priest, a fading literary star with a drinking problem, and a past he is running from. A.B. Clayton and Sammy Merzeti are two lost souls in need of love, understanding, and another cigarette. Hilarious and heart-rending, sacred and profane, this book marks the emergence of a vital new voice in American fiction.

Author : Doug Worgul
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780230739642

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Thin Blue Smoke by Doug Worgul Pdf

LaVerne Williams is a reformed felon, ex-ballplayer, and owner of Kansas City’s best barbecue joint. Ferguson Glen is an Episcopal priest and faded literary star, lover of God, women and liquor (but not necessarily in that order). Their lives intersect at LaVerne’s diner – ‘Smoke Meat’, as the regulars call it. There they are joined by a cast of remarkable characters, including LaVerne’s devoted right-hand man, A.B. Clayton; blues legend ‘Mother’ Mary Weaver; and Sammy Merzeti, a young man with a bloody past – and a bloodier future. Thin Blue Smoke is an epic redemption tale, the story of two men coming to terms with their pasts. It is also a novel about faith, race, storytelling, bourbon, the language of rabbits, and the finer points of barbecue technique. Heartrending and bitterly funny, it marks the arrival of a vital new voice in American fiction.

Author : G. W. Hawkes
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : United States
ISBN : 0826208231

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Spies in the Blue Smoke by G. W. Hawkes Pdf

"In powerfully evocative settings that range from the American Southwest to the islands of the South Pacific, G.W. Hawkes displays an unerring eye for detail as he maps the intricate geometry of the human heart."--Publishers website.

Author : Greg Dillon
Publisher : Bombardier Books
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781642936865

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The Thin Blue Lie by Greg Dillon Pdf

When Greg Dillon is assigned to a federal fugitive task force in Connecticut, he inadvertently uncovers a pattern of misconduct and falsified affidavits. After reporting his concerns to the politically connected but incompetent chief state’s attorney, the whistleblower finds himself a target of reprisal. Investigated, transferred, demoted, and threatened, Dillon hires an attorney, and—with the assistance of legendary whistleblower Frank Serpico—takes on both the state of Connecticut and the Department of Justice in federal court, resulting in an explosive verdict and a significant court ruling. 10 percent of the author’s profits will be donated to Shepherds.

Author : Meathead Goldwyn,Rux Martin
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780544018501

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Meathead by Meathead Goldwyn,Rux Martin Pdf

New York Times Bestseller Named "22 Essential Cookbooks for Every Kitchen" by SeriousEats.com Named "25 Favorite Cookbooks of All Time" by Christopher Kimball Named "Best Cookbooks Of 2016" by Chicago Tribune, BBC, Wired, Epicurious, Leite's Culinaria Named "100 Best Cookbooks of All Time" by Southern Living Magazine For succulent results every time, nothing is more crucial than understanding the science behind the interaction of food, fire, heat, and smoke. This is the definitive guide to the concepts, methods, equipment, and accessories of barbecue and grilling. The founder and editor of the world's most popular BBQ and grilling website, AmazingRibs.com, “Meathead” Goldwyn applies the latest research to backyard cooking and 118 thoroughly tested recipes. He explains why dry brining is better than wet brining; how marinades really work; why rubs shouldn't have salt in them; how heat and temperature differ; the importance of digital thermometers; why searing doesn't seal in juices; how salt penetrates but spices don't; when charcoal beats gas and when gas beats charcoal; how to calibrate and tune a grill or smoker; how to keep fish from sticking; cooking with logs; the strengths and weaknesses of the new pellet cookers; tricks for rotisserie cooking; why cooking whole animals is a bad idea, which grill grates are best;and why beer-can chicken is a waste of good beer and nowhere close to the best way to cook a bird. He shatters the myths that stand in the way of perfection. Busted misconceptions include: • Myth: Bring meat to room temperature before cooking. Busted! Cold meat attracts smoke better. • Myth: Soak wood before using it. Busted! Soaking produces smoke that doesn't taste as good as dry fast-burning wood. • Myth: Bone-in steaks taste better. Busted! The calcium walls of bone have no taste and they just slow cooking. • Myth: You should sear first, then cook. Busted! Actually, that overcooks the meat. Cooking at a low temperature first and searing at the end produces evenly cooked meat. Lavishly designed with hundreds of illustrations and full-color photos by the author, this book contains all the sure-fire recipes for traditional American favorites and many more outside-the-box creations. You'll get recipes for all the great regional barbecue sauces; rubs for meats and vegetables; Last Meal Ribs, Simon & Garfunkel Chicken; Schmancy Smoked Salmon; The Ultimate Turkey; Texas Brisket; Perfect Pulled Pork; Sweet & Sour Pork with Mumbo Sauce; Whole Hog; Steakhouse Steaks; Diner Burgers; Prime Rib; Brazilian Short Ribs; Rack Of Lamb Lollipops; Huli-Huli Chicken; Smoked Trout Florida Mullet –Style; Baja Fish Tacos; Lobster, and many more.

Author : George MacDonald,Ovid,L. M. Montgomery
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Enchanted Love: Phantastes, Ars Amatoria, The Blue Castle (Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women by George MacDonald/ Ars Amatoria; or, The Art Of Love by Ovid/ The Blue Castle: a novel by L. M. Montgomery) by George MacDonald,Ovid,L. M. Montgomery Pdf

Book 1: Embark on a fantastical journey with “Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women by George MacDonald.” George MacDonald weaves a mesmerizing tale that blurs the lines between the real world and the realm of faerie. In this romantic and imaginative narrative, readers follow the protagonist as he navigates a dreamlike landscape filled with enchanting creatures, magical adventures, and profound reflections on life and love. Book 2: Explore the art of love with “Ars Amatoria; or, The Art Of Love by Ovid.” Ovid, the Roman poet, provides a poetic and playful guide to the intricacies of love and seduction. This classic work, filled with wit and wisdom, explores the nuances of romantic relationships and offers timeless advice on the pursuit of passion and desire. Book 3: Discover a tale of transformation and self-discovery in “The Blue Castle: A Novel by L. M. Montgomery.” L. M. Montgomery, best known for "Anne of Green Gables," presents a novel that follows a young woman named Valancy as she breaks free from societal expectations and embarks on a journey of personal liberation. Filled with humor and romance, this novel is a testament to the transformative power of courage and self-empowerment.

Author : Amanda Mason
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781647398613

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Smoking Meat Made Easy by Amanda Mason Pdf

Easy recipes for smoking meat that anyone can make at home—no experience required Whether you're new to the practice or just want to brush up on the basics, Smoking Meat Made Easy is your ultimate guide to backyard smoking. Master the most flavorful techniques, with dozens of options that are easy to follow, and work with any type of smoker. From beef and pork to poultry and fish, these recipes are sure to please any palate, and clear instructions will ensure success as you read up on the art and science of smoking. Smoking Meat Made Easy includes: Smoking meat 101—Learn everything from choosing the right wood to preparing your smoker, controlling the temperature, and even smoking on a regular BBQ grill. Simply smoked—These recipes are designed to require nothing but your favorite meat, a simple smoker setup, and several hours of smoke time. Build your skills—The recipes in each chapter get progressively more challenging, so you can decide which level of smoking you're ready to take on. It's simpler than ever to get perfectly smoked meat at home, with Smoking Meat Made Easy.

Author : Derrick Riches,Sabrina Baksh
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781638079699

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The Complete Guide to Smoking Meat by Derrick Riches,Sabrina Baksh Pdf

Learn everything you need to know to make mind-blowingly delicious smoked meats There's something about the intoxicating aroma of brisket roasting over an open flame. Makes your mouth water, doesn't it? The Complete Guide to Smoking Meat gives you the know-how to make melt-in-your mouth smoked meat at home. This essential smoker cookbook provides clear, step-by-step methods and recipes that will get you fired up about BBQ and turn you into a meat smoking master. What sets this BBQ cookbook apart from other smoker recipes cookbooks: Smoker fundamentals—Learn all about smokers, the basic tools you'll need, how to set up cooking zones, and more. Master your fire—Discover which wood to use to achieve the flavor you desire, how to prep meats, and strategies for achieving the perfect amount of smoke. 100 smokin' good recipes—Make everything from traditional low and slow BBQ to hot and fast meat dishes, including Central Texas Barbecue Brisket, Spicy Smoky Dino Ribs, and Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde. You also get smoked sides and fruit- and vegetable-based recipes to add to your wood-fired repertoire. Cook up the best BBQ in town with The Complete Guide to Smoking Meat.

Author : Jim Auchmutey
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780820338415

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Smokelore by Jim Auchmutey Pdf

Barbecue: It’s America in a mouthful. The story of barbecue touches almost every aspect of our history. It involves indigenous culture, the colonial era, slavery, the Civil War, the settling of the West, the coming of immigrants, the Great Migration, the rise of the automobile, the expansion of suburbia, the rejiggering of gender roles. It encompasses every region and demographic group. It is entwined with our politics and tangled up with our race relations. Jim Auchmutey follows the delicious and contentious history of barbecue in America from the ox roast that celebrated the groundbreaking for the U.S. Capitol building to the first barbecue launched into space almost two hundred years later. The narrative covers the golden age of political barbecues, the evolution of the barbecue restaurant, the development of backyard cooking, and the recent rediscovery of traditional barbecue craft. Along the way, Auchmutey considers the mystique of barbecue sauces, the spectacle of barbecue contests, the global influences on American barbecue, the roles of race and gender in barbecue culture, and the many ways barbecue has been portrayed in our art and literature. It’s a spicy story that involves noted Americans from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to Louis Armstrong, Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama.

Author : afterwards VALENTINE JEWRY (Laura)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026164138

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The Home Book for Young Ladies. Edited by Mrs. Valentine by afterwards VALENTINE JEWRY (Laura) Pdf

Author : Nora Roberts
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101146774

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Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts Pdf

Incomparable #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers a tale of gut-level fear, human triumph, and the bonds that carry us through our darkest times… Reena Hale’s destiny was shaped in the destructive—yet fascinatingly beautiful—fire that leveled her family’s pizzeria when she was young. Now an arson investigator, she finds her strength and wits constantly tested, although sometimes the job seems like a snap compared to her love life. But she can’t always blame the men. After all, a soot-caked woman barking orders and smelling of smoke isn’t the biggest turn-on in the world. Then she meets Bo Goodnight, who seems different. He’s been trying to find Reena for years, and now that she’s close enough to touch, he has no intention of letting go. Nor does the man who has begun to haunt Reena’s life—with taunting phone calls and a string of horrifying crimes. And as Reena tries desperately to trace the origins—of the calls, the fires, the hatred aimed in her direction—she will step into the worst inferno she has ever faced...

Author : Ayn Rand,Leonard Peikoff
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101137215

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The Journals of Ayn Rand by Ayn Rand,Leonard Peikoff Pdf

Rarely has a writer and thinker of the stature of Ayn Rand afforded us access to her most intimate thoughts and feelings. From Journals of Ayn Rand, we gain an invaluable new understanding and appreciation of the woman, the artist, and the philosopher, and of the enduring legacy she has left us.Rand comes vibrantly to life as an untried screenwriter in Hollywood, creating stories that reflect her youthful vision of the world. We see her painful memories of communist Russia and her struggles to convey them in We the Living. Most fascinating is the intricate, step-by-step process through which she created the plots and characters of her two masterworks, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and the years of painstaking research that imbued the novels with their powerful authenticity. Complete with reflections on her legendary screenplay concerning the making of the atomic bomb and tantalizing descriptions of projects cut short by her death, Journals of Ayn Rand illuminates the mind and heart of an extraordinary woman as no biography or memoir ever could. On these vivid pages, Ayn Rand lives.

Author : Algernon Blackwood
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547399964

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The John Silence Collection by Algernon Blackwood Pdf

Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English short story writer and novelist, one of the most prolific writers of ghost stories in the history of the genre. Blackwood wrote a number of horror stories. His most work seeks less to frighten than to induce a sense of awe. Table of Contents: A Psychical Invasion Ancient Sorceries The Nemesis of Fire Secret Worship The Camp of the Dog A Victim of Higher Space

Author : Algernon Blackwood
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 4236 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547731115

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The Complete Works of Algernon Blackwood by Algernon Blackwood Pdf

DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited Algernon Blackwood collection: Novels: Jimbo: A Fantasy The Education of Uncle Paul The Human Chord The Centaur A Prisoner in Fairyland The Extra Day Julius LeVallon The Wave The Promise of Air The Garden of Survival The Bright Messenger Short Stories: The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories: The Empty House A Haunted Island A Case of Eavesdropping Keeping His Promise With Intent to Steal The Wood of the Dead Smith: An Episode in a Lodging-House A Suspicious Gift The Strange Adventures of a Private Secretary in New York Skeleton Lake: An Episode in Camp The Listener and Other Stories: The Listener Max Hensing - Bacteriologist and Murderer The Willows The Insanity of Jones The Dance of Death May Day Eve Miss Slumbubble - and Claustrophobia John Silence: A Psychical Invasion Ancient Sorceries The Nemesis of Fire Secret Worship The Camp of the Dog A Victim of Higher Space The Lost Valley The Wendigo Old Clothes Perspective The Terror of the Twins The Man from the 'Gods' The Man Who Played Upon The Leaf The Price of Wiggins's Orgy Carlton's Drive The Eccentricity of Simon Parnacute Pan's Garden: a Volume of Nature Stories: The Man Whom The Trees Loved The South Wind The Sea Fit The Attic The Heath Fire The Messenger The Glamour of the Snow The Return Sand The Transfer Clairvoyance The Golden Fly Special Delivery The Destruction of Smith The Temptation of the Clay Incredible Adventures: The Regeneration of Lord Ernie The Sacrifice The Damned A Descent Into Egypt Wayfarers Day and Night Stories: The Tryst The Touch of Pan The Wings of Horus, from The Century Magazine, Nov 1914 Initiation A Desert Episode The Other Wing The Occupant Of The Room Cain's Atonement An Egyptian Hornet By Water H. S. H. A Bit Of Wood A Victim Of Higher Space Transition The Tradition Ten Minute Stories: Accessory Before the Fact Ancient Lights The Goblin's Collection Shocks Other Short Stories Karma; a reincarnation play

Author : Algernon Blackwood
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 3981 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547755630

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The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood by Algernon Blackwood Pdf

This unique eBook edition of: "The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Novels: Jimbo: A Fantasy The Education of Uncle Paul The Human Chord The Centaur A Prisoner in Fairyland The Extra Day Julius LeVallon The Wave The Promise of Air The Garden of Survival The Bright Messenger Short Stories: The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories: The Listener Max Hensing - Bacteriologist and Murderer The Willows The Insanity of Jones The Dance of Death May Day Eve Miss Slumbubble - and Claustrophobia John Silence: A Psychical Invasion Ancient Sorceries The Nemesis of Fire Secret Worship The Camp of the Dog A Victim of Higher Space The Lost Valley The Wendigo Old Clothes Perspective The Terror of the Twins The Man from the 'Gods' The Man Who Played Upon The Leaf The Price of Wiggins's Orgy Carlton's Drive The Eccentricity of Simon Parnacute Pan's Garden: a Volume of Nature Stories: The Man Whom The Trees Loved The South Wind The Sea Fit The Attic The Heath Fire The Messenger The Glamour of the Snow The Return Sand The Transfer Clairvoyance The Golden Fly Special Delivery The Destruction of Smith The Temptation of the Clay Incredible Adventures: The Regeneration of Lord Ernie The Sacrifice The Damned A Descent Into Egypt Wayfarers Day and Night Stories ... Play: Karma; a reincarnation play Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English short story writer and novelist, one of the most prolific writers of ghost stories in the history of the genre. Though Blackwood wrote a number of horror stories, his most typical work seeks less to frighten than to induce a sense of awe. Good examples are the novels The Centaur, which climaxes with a traveler's sight of a herd of the mythical creatures; and Julius LeVallon and its sequel The Bright Messenger, which deal with reincarnation and the possibility of a new, mystical evolution in human consciousness.