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Sewing for the Absolute Beginner (Absolute Beginner Craft)
Par Caroline Smith. 2015
Learn hand and machine sewing techniques and helpful advice to help you create twenty-five fun projects in this amazing guidebook…
for beginners.This clear and easy-to-follow guide is the ideal tool for the complete beginner to machine sewing. It is packed with sewing expert Caroline Smith’s helpful advice and twenty-five exciting projects, ranging from pillows and curtains, to an apron, children’s playtime tepee and tote bag.It covers all the equipment, tools, terminology and techniques a beginner needs to know, guiding readers from the basic hand stitches right through to more complex techniques. This is a new edition of a best-selling and much-loved title.“This book is an absolute gem! It’s full of really helpful advice and we love the way the techniques are coupled with projects, so that you learn it and then practise it. Some of our particular favourites are the Lined linen basket, Café curtain and Dining chair cover. . . . Highly recommended!” —My Creative Notebook
The Intelligent Conversationalist: 31 Cheat Sheets That Will Show You How to Talk to Anyone About Anything, Anytime
Par Imogen Lloyd Webber. 2016
“Gives readers the background and resources they need to effectively discuss a range of issues . . . as practical as it is…
hilarious.” —BustleHave you ever been at a cocktail party when all of a sudden you feel like an outsider in the conversation because you have absolutely no idea what the person is talking about? You’re standing around with a glass of wine and someone starts talking about how the stock market did that day leading to the career highs of Ben Bernanke and the best way to short a stock. You stand there completely silent because you know nothing about the stock market, let alone the history of economics. You’re being pushed to the outside edge of the pack and there’s no way to reach gracefully for your iPhone and Google. Fear not: Imogen Lloyd Webber is on a mission to make everyone as conversationally nimble as she has learned to be as a cable news pundit. Her solution: get a few cheat sheets and study up. Remember cheat sheets, those slips of paper filled with facts? As Imogen might say “Google is good, but a cheat sheet is forever . . . ” In eight cheat sheets, Imogen takes you through the facts that come up in most conversations: the English language, math/economics, religion, history, politics, geography, biology and culture. From the history of money to who signed The Magna Carta, Imogen shows you how to get back in a conversation, win any argument and most importantly, how to pivot out of a tough conversational bind. Imogen Lloyd Webber’s The Intelligent Conversationalist will help you talk with anyone about anything anytime.
Half Yard Vintage: Sew 23 Gorgeous Accessories from Left-Over Pieces of Fabric
Par Debbie Shore. 2017
Bring a touch of elegance to your home with this easy sewing guide featuring 23 vintage-style projects that only require…
a half-yard of fabric each. In Half Yard Vintage, Debbie Shore teaches you how to turn leftover fabric into beautiful accessories and home décor items. Featured projects include a lacy pillow cover, a bucket-style wash bag, and cones for displaying posies of dried flowers. You can elevate your afternoon tea with a tea cosy, made-to-measure tray cover, and a cake frill. Half Yard Vintage also includes vintage-style Christmas decorations, including stockings, an advent calendar, and a wreath. With Debbie&’s friendly advice and step-by-step instructions, vintage style has never looked better!
Knitting Classic Style: 35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives
Par Véronik Avery. 2007
A top knitwear designer offers thirty-five retro-inspired patterns that put a new spin on fashion&’s timeless trends. In fashion, one…
day you&’re in, the next day you&’re out . . . and the day after that, you&’re back in again. Designers are always referring to fashion&’s rich history as they imagine its present and future, and retro looks remain ever-fresh as they are renewed—and restyled—for the next generation of wearers. That&’s precisely what top knitwear designer Véronik Avery is up to in Knitting Classic Style. Mining fashion&’s endless archive, Avery has created 35 smashingly contemporary garments that take their cues from decades and designers past. The collection of clothing and accessories Avery presents is organized into four thematic chapters that highlight women&’s wear, men&’s wear (and its influence on women&’s and children&’s clothing), traditional ethnic garb, and sportswear. Aimed at both beginning and more advanced knitters, the book&’s projects range in difficulty from a simple drawstring purse, French beret, and Afghan-inspired slipper-socks to a shawl-collared cardigan, a geometric ski sweater based on a popular 1950s Native American design, and Avery&’s own reinterpretation of the trimly elegant Chanel jacket. The author introduces each project by explaining its historical/cultural roots; Sara Cameron&’s moody photos evoke the settings that have inspired Avery&’s reworkings of the classics.
The World's Largest Man: A Memoir
Par Harrison Scott Key. 2015
Winner of the 2016 Thurber PrizeHarrison Scott Key was born in Memphis, but he grew up in Mississippi, among pious…
Bible-reading women and men who either shot things or got women pregnant. At the center of his world was his larger-than-life father—a hunter, a fighter, a football coach, "a man better suited to living in a remote frontier wilderness of the nineteenth century than contemporary America, with all its progressive ideas and paved roads and lack of armed duels. He was a great man, and he taught me many things: how to fight and work and cheat and how to pray to Jesus about it, how to kill things with guns and knives and, if necessary, with hammers."Harrison, with his love of books and excessive interest in hugging, couldn't have been less like Pop, and when it became clear that he was not able to kill anything very well, or otherwise make his father happy, he resolved to become everything his father was not: an actor, a Presbyterian, and a doctor of philosophy. But when it was time to settle down and start a family of his own, Harrison began to view his father in a new light and realized—for better and for worse—how much like his old man he'd become.Sly, heartfelt, and tirelessly hilarious, The World's Largest Man is an unforgettable memoir—the story of a boy's struggle to reconcile himself with an impossibly outsize role model, and a grown man's reckoning with the father it took him a lifetime to understand.
The Volunteer: The True Story of the Resistance Hero Who Infiltrated Auschwitz
Par Jack Fairweather. 2019
The story of one Polish man’s efforts to destroy the Nazi camp from within and escape to warn the Allies…
of the Final Solution before it was too late.To uncover the fate of the thousands being interned at a mysterious Nazi facility named Auschwitz, Polish resistance fighter Witold Pilecki volunteered for an audacious mission: intentionally get himself sent to the camp and report back his findings. Once inside Pilecki forged an underground army that sabotaged facilities, assassinated Nazis, and amassed evidence revealing the horrifying truth of Germany’s plans to exterminate Europe’s Jews. But to warn the West before all was lost, he would then have to attempt the impossible: escape from Auschwitz.COSTA BOOK AWARD WINNER: BOOK OF THE YEAR • #1 SUNDAY TIMES (UK) BESTSELLER“Superbly written and breathtakingly researched, The Volunteer smuggles us into Auschwitz and shows us—as if watching a movie—the story of a Polish agent who infiltrated the infamous camp, organized a rebellion, and then snuck back out. . . . Fairweather has dug up a story of incalculable value and delivered it to us in the most compelling prose I have read in a long time.” —Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and Tribe
Death of a Dissident (Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov Mysteries #1)
Par Stuart M. Kaminsky. 1981
In this mystery introducing a hard-boiled Soviet police inspector, &“Kaminsky gets Russia right&” (Ed McBain). Aleksander Granovsky has dedicated…
his life to exposing the brutality of the Russian penal system. In two days he will be tried for the crime of smuggling essays to the West. It is a show trial, and there is no doubt he will be convicted and executed, yet before he dies, he intends to tell the truth one more time. But this is Moscow, where death is never heroic. While writing his final speech in his government flat, Granovsky is surprised by an assassin, who pierces his heart with the point of a rusty scythe. The case is given to Porfiry Rostnikov, a veteran Moscow police inspector with a knack for navigating the labyrinths of Soviet bureaucracy. A bruising bear of a man, whose love of weightlifting and American pizza has left him as squat and powerful as a .38 bullet, Rostnikov may be the toughest cop in Moscow. This winter, his challenge is not just to find the killer, but to survive the investigation, as every question he asks takes him closer to exposing the dark heart of the KGB. A Cold War–era hero, Porfiry Rostnikov is &“quite simply the best cop to come out of the Soviet Union since Martin Cruz Smith&’s Arkady Renko in Gorky Park.&” (San Francisco Examiner)
The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C. S. Lewis
Par Alan Jacobs. 2006
The White Witch, Aslan, fauns and talking beasts, centaurs and epic battles between good and evil -- all these have…
become a part of our collective imagination through the classic volumes of The Chronicles of Narnia. Over the past half century, children everywhere have escaped into this world and delighted in its wonders and enchantments. Yet what we do know of the man who created Narnia? This biography sheds new light on the making of the original Narnian, C. S. Lewis himself.Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential religious writer of his day. An Oxford don and scholar of medieval literature, he loved to debate philosophy at his local pub, and his wartime broadcasts on the basics of Christian belief made him a celebrity in his native Britain. Yet one of the most intriguing aspects of Clive Staples Lewis remains a mystery. How did this middle-aged Irish bachelor turn to the writing of stories for children -- stories that would become among the most popular and beloved ever written?Alan Jacobs masterfully tells the story of the original Narnian. From Lewis's childhood days in Ireland playing with his brother, Warnie, to his horrific experiences in the trenches during World War I, to his friendship with J. R. R. Tolkien (and other members of the "Inklings"), and his remarkable late-life marriage to Joy Davidman, Jacobs traces the events and people that shaped Lewis's philosophy, theology, and fiction. The result is much more than a conventional biography of Lewis: Jacobs tells the story of a profound and extraordinary imagination. For those who grew up with Narnia, or for those just discovering it, The Narnian tells a remarkable tale of a man who knew great loss and great delight, but who knew above all that the world holds far more richness and meaning than the average eye can see.
The Mystery Novels of Mignon G. Eberhart Volume One: House of Storm, Postmark Murder, and Call After Midnight
Par Mignon G. Eberhart. 1956
In these three novels of romantic suspense, the Edgar Award winner proves once again that she &“can weave an almost…
flawless mystery&” (The New Yorker). In a prolific career that spanned seven decades, Mignon G. Eberhart made a name for herself as &“America&’s Agatha Christie.&” Praised by fellow writers ranging from Gertrude Stein, who called her &“one of the best mystifiers in America,&” to Mary Higgins Clark, who hailed her as &“one of America&’s favorite writers,&” Eberhart penned classic mystery novels of romantic suspense, usually with female leads and often set in exotic locales. The three novels collected here—written in 1949, 1955, and 1964—offer further evidence that &“Eberhart&’s name on mysteries is like sterling on silver&” (Miami News). House of Storm: On a Caribbean island in the path of a hurricane, Nonie is torn between the older man she&’s engaged to and the man she&’s truly in love with—a suspected murderer. &“Mounting tension . . . one of [Eberhart&’s] most successful glamour romances yet.&” —The New York Times Postmark Murder: Following the death of a wealthy Chicago businessman, his ward Laura March must protect her fellow heir—an orphaned girl from Poland—and clear herself of a murder after a mysterious stranger is stabbed. &“A nice example of [Eberhart&’s] powers . . . Intelligently complicated.&” —The New Yorker Call After Midnight: A late-night phone call from Jenny Vleedam&’s ex-husband revealing that his girlfriend has been shot places the divorcée in danger. &“Eberhart tells one of her better mystery-romances in Call After Midnight.&” —The New York Times
“Learn to crochet from a book? Yes, if it happens to be this one . . . the book thoroughly prepares readers to…
pursue the craft” —with online tutorials! (Booklist)Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this engaging book teaches all the basics for learning to crochet with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Crocheting skills are learned by working on projects, beginning with something very easy and getting progressively more difficult as the reader works through the book. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The introductory section covers all the basics of crochet-selecting yarn, hook types and sizes, other tools and accessories, crochet gauge, chaining, forming the basic stitches, reading patterns-making this the most comprehensive beginner’s book available. The online video tutorials created to supplement this book are an additional learning tool demonstrating the essential techniques used in crochet.
Secret Lives
Par Mark De Castrique. 2022
2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, SUE GRAFTON MEMORIAL AWARD * APPLE BOOK OF THE MONTH SELECTION"A high energy foray into cryptocurrency…
and government corruption."—First Clue"This light and lively series launch introduces 75-year-old Ethel Fiona Crestwater...an elderly Nancy Drew: sure of herself and her convictions, and ready to bend a few rules to achieve her goal of seeing justice done." —Publishers WeeklyFor fans of unexpected-yet-badass female sleuths, meet former FBI agent-turned-boardinghouse landlady Ethel Fiona Crestwater. Her age affords her precious invisibility. She can outthink and outshoot most men—and women—half her age.When someone murders one of her boarders, Ethel springs into action—much to the surprise of her double-first-cousin-twice-removed, Jesse, who has recently come to stay with her while he attends university. As he watches her photograph the crime scene, conceal evidence, and speed-dial the Secret Service Director, Jesse realizes that there's much more to Ethel than appearances suggest.When Jesse is assaulted and the gym bag full of cash Ethel had hidden is stolen from the basement, the pair decides it's time to launch their own unofficial investigation. With no one to trust but each other, this unlikely duo learns that the only thing truly worth risking your life for is family.
The Life of Chuck
Par Stephen King. 2020
Stephen King&’s &“The Life of Chuck,&” is a &“phenomenal&” (USA TODAY) tale of life and legacy—now a feature film directed…
by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan—available for the first time in a beautiful stand-alone edition with a new introduction by Stephen King and a design surprise.Originally featured in the acclaimed story collection If It Bleeds, this unforgettable, mind-bending tale unfolds in reverse, taking readers through the extraordinary life of Charles &“Chuck&” Krantz. In a crumbling world plagued by natural disasters, collapsing infrastructure, and mass panic, bizarre billboards and advertisements appear throughout town: &“Charles Krantz. Thirty-nine great years. Thanks, Chuck!&” Marty Anderson, a schoolteacher, becomes obsessed with these messages as the world, inexplicably linked to Chuck&’s life, seems to be approaching its end. Told in three acts, presented in reverse order, The Life of Chuck explores one man&’s past. We see him in middle age on a business trip in Boston as he is seduced by a busker into spinning a gorgeous sidewalk dance. And we see him as a child, in a house haunted by a terrible secret, learning to dance with his grandmother. In these pages King reminds us that life&’s quotidian pleasures are even more glorious because they are fleeting: the outrageous good fortune of a beautiful blue day after a string of gray ones; the delight of dancing when every move feels perfect; a serendipitous meeting. King&’s ability to describe pure joy rivals his ability to terrify us. Now a major motion picture and winner of the Toronto International Film Festival People&’s Choice Award, The Life of Chuck is a glorious story about community and about humanity at its best, a celebration of joy, mystery, existential wonder, and the multitudes contained in all of us.
The Sleep Workbook: Easy Strategies to Break the Anxiety-Insomnia Cycle
Par Renata Alexandre. 2020
Conquer anxiety-induced insomnia with your mind—a workbook for rethinking sleepIf you are among the 1/3 of adults in the United…
States dealing with the vicious cycle of chronic sleep disruption, you can put your worries to bed. The Sleep Workbook uses the scientifically proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to change your thinking, improve your life, and help you get a good night's rest.By following easy-to-understand and easy-to-follow steps, you can reduce anxiety, change detrimental sleep habits, and sleep more easily. CBT-I can help you make measurable positive changes, boost your confidence, and have more energy to do the things that matter. Before turning to options like sleeping pills, take the time to understand your insomnia and change the things you have full control over—your thoughts and behavior.The Sleep Workbook contains:Personal experience—Use self-assessments, journal prompts, and self-reflective questions to fully grasp your underlying issues.Success rate—About 80% of people who complete CBT-I show long-term sleep improvement.A stronger you—As you learn to combat anxiety and other types of mood disorders, you'll likely increase your self-confidence because you were able to help yourself.No more counting sheep for you! Break the sleepless nights and start your days refreshed.
The Easy Christmas Cookie Cookbook: 60+ Recipes to Bake for the Holidays
Par Carroll Pellegrinelli. 2021
Celebrate the holiday season with festive, deliciously easy Christmas cookies'Tis the season to pull out those cookie cutters and get…
ready to whip up an array of magical, mouthwatering Christmas cookies! From Gingerbread People to Candy Cane Cookies, this standout among Christmas cookbooks is packed with foolproof baking guidance, tons of festive decorating tips, and dozens of super easy recipes for tasty treats—perfect for gifting and simple enough to sweeten any occasion.This guide is everything Christmas cookbooks should be, starting with the best practices of holiday baking. Find hands-on guidance for decorating techniques like piping icing and adding flair with sprinkles and sugar. Then, bake up some Christmas cheer with simple step-by-step recipes for more than 60 delightful cookies, brownies, bars, and even special treats not found in other Christmas cookbooks.This top choice in Christmas cookbooks includes:Christmas cookie kitchen—Go beyond other Christmas cookbooks—this one will show you some essential ingredients you can find in your supermarket, plus guidance on hosting your own cookie swap!Christmas around the world—Discover cookies and traditions across the globe you won't find in other Christmas cookbooks, like St. Nicholas Cookies (Speculaas), and Polish-Style Christmas Cookies (Kolaczki).Yummy Yuletide treats—Enjoy 60+ classic and creative cookies ranging from Christmas Sugar Cookies to sweet and salty Bacon and Eggnog Cookies to giftable Polar Bear Chow and beyond!Deck the halls with a wonderland of Christmas cookies in The Easy Christmas Cookie Cookbook.
Murder in E Minor (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries #1)
Par Robert Goldsborough. 1986
Iconic sleuth Nero Wolfe returns to track down the murderer of a New York Symphony Orchestra conductor in this Nero…
Award–winning mystery. Ever since disgraced associate Orrie Cather&’s suicide, armchair detective Nero Wolfe has relished retirement in his Manhattan brownstone on West Thirty-Fifth Street. Two years after Cather&’s death, only a visit from Maria Radovich—and the urging of Wolfe&’s prize assistant, Archie Goodwin—could draw the eccentric and reclusive genius back into business. Maria&’s uncle, New York Symphony Orchestra conductor Milan Stevens, formerly known as Milos Stefanovic, spent his youth alongside Wolfe as a fellow freedom fighter in the mountains of Montenegro. And now that the maestro has been receiving death threats, Wolfe can&’t turn his back on the compatriot who once saved his life. Though her uncle has dismissed the menacing letters, Maria fears they&’re more than the work of a harmless crank. But before Wolfe can attack the case, Stevens is murdered. The accused is the orchestra&’s lead violinist, whose intimate relationship with Maria hit more than a few sour notes in her uncle&’s professional circle. But Wolfe knows that when it comes to murder, nothing is so simple—especially when there are so many suspects, from newspaper critics and ex-lovers to an assortment of shady musicians. Now, in this award-winning novel that carries on the great tradition of Rex Stout, the irascible and immovable Nero Wolfe is back in the game, listening for clues and ready to go to war to find a killer. Murder in E Minor is the 48th book in the Nero Wolfe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
30-Day Healthy Weight Loss Plan and Cookbook: 100 Easy Recipes and Workouts for a Balanced Life
Par Kelli Shallal. 2020
Lose weight the simple way—100 recipes and a 30-day plan to kickstart long-term healthIf you're looking to adopt a healthier…
lifestyle but don't know where to begin, you're in luck. This healthy cookbook is all about starting fresh. It's your template for developing skills and habits around cooking, nutrition, and exercise that will set you up for weight loss success, and help you stay positive and realistic about your body and your health.It's easy to stick to this healthy cookbook and encouraging 30-day program no matter how busy you are, with weekly meal plans and shopping lists, along with simple exercise routines you can do at home. You'll also find 100 delicious recipes that make it practical to develop a diet that leaves you feeling satisfied and energized.Discover a healthy cookbook that offers:30 Days and beyond—Equip yourself with the tools you need to form better eating and exercise habits—and to maintain them for a lifetime.100 Easy, healthy dishes—Discover a healthy cookbook of hearty recipes, many of which only require a few ingredients, just one pot or pan, or take just 30 minutes to prepare.Go-to workout plans—Find an entire chapter of easy-to-follow workouts that will help you build strength, boost your mood, and burn calories.This healthy cookbook and weight loss plan is your ultimate guide to taking better care of your body.
Easy Asian Cookbook: 100+ Takeout Favorites Made Simple
Par Kathy Fang. 2020
100+ Asian dishes so tasty and easy, you'll never need takeout againYour favorite Asian-American restaurants combine traditional cooking styles with…
everyday supermarket ingredients. Now you can recreate their popular signature dishes at home with the Easy Asian Cookbook. It's packed with more than 100 simple, flavorful recipes for stir-fries, curries, noodles, bowls, and more. Many take just a few steps—and can be on the table in 30 minutes or less.Let the Easy Asian Cookbook be your guide as you explore the Asian roots and American innovations behind your favorite dishes and learn their essential cooking techniques. Dig into recipes from Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, and other wildly flavorful cuisines. With so much variety to choose from in this inclusive Asian cookbook, you can skip the takeout tonight!The Easy Asian Cookbook includes:100+ authentic classics—Cook up restaurant staples like Pad Thai with Tofu, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Teriyaki Chicken, Sweet and Spicy Korean Short Ribs, Chicken Adobo, Garlic Bok Choy, Tuna Poke Bowls, and many more.Perfect choices—Recipes in this Asian cookbook are indexed by country of origin, and handy labels help you find the dietary preferences you need—along with features like "one pot" or "faster than delivery."Menus to share—Dig into themed menus—or create your own with a variety of vegetable, meat, seafood, breakfast, and even dessert dishes for any occasion.Savor a delicious Asian meal made in your own kitchen with the Easy Asian Cookbook!
100 First Words for Toddlers: English-French Bilingual (100 First Words)
Par Jayme Yannuzzi. 2021
Help little ones ages 0 to 3 expand their English and French language skillsMake it fun for toddlers to learn…
all kinds of new words in both English and French. Taking them from "airplane" and "l'avion" to "window" and "la fenêtre," this standout among French books for kids allows them to build their understanding of both languages and discover new ways to communicate and express themselves.100 first words—Grow your toddler's vocabulary with a variety of everyday words, each presented in both English and French.Adorable artwork—Engage young readers and help them better understand each word's meaning with large, colorful images.Teaching tips—Make learning even more effective with easy tips (in both languages) for getting toddlers to remember each word.Aidez vos tout-petits de 0 à 3 ans à développer leurs compétences linguistiques en anglais et en FrançaisÉgayer l'apprentissage de toute une gamme de nouveaux mots en anglais et en français pour les tout-petits. En les accompagnant de « airplane » et « l'avion » jusqu'à « window » et « la fenêtre », ce livre permet aux enfants d'approfondir leurs connaissances des deux langues et de découvrir de nouvelles façons de communiquer et de s'exprimer.100 premiers mots—Enrichir le vocabulaire de votre tout-petit avec une grande variété de mots de tous les jours, tous présentés en anglais et en français.Belles illustrations—Captiver les jeunes lecteurs et aidez-les à mieux comprendre le sens de chaque mot grâce à de grandes images en couleurs.Astuces d'enseignants—Rendre l'apprentissage encore plus efficace avec des astuces simples (fournies dans les deux langues) pour aider les tout-petits à retenir chaque mot.
Help teens recover from trauma and look forward to the futureThe 2022 Best Book Award winner in Young Adult Nonfiction,…
AmericanBookFest.com.Experiencing trauma and grief—especially at a young age—can make it a challenge to feel excited about everything that life has to offer. The Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens shows kids ages 12 to 16 that healing is possible, offering a trauma treatment toolbox that encourages them to identify their emotions, embrace resiliency, and find a renewed sense of hope and happiness.The truth about trauma—This trauma workbook for teens clearly explains different types of trauma—from political upheaval to childhood trauma, and sexual abuse—so teens can understand where their feelings come from.Strategies for healing—Let teens take action with activities for trauma and recovery like meditation, spotting potential triggers, tracking their thoughts, and more.Feeling seen—Teens will find comfort and reassurance through stories and questions inspired by other teens who have also experienced trauma.This trauma-informed mental health book gives teens an effective way to work through the past and strengthen their sense of self.
Edible Wild Plants for Beginners: The Essential Edible Plants and Recipes to Get Started
Par Althea Press. 2013
Dig up a whole new culinary world with this New York Times best-selling field guide to foragingMost of us "forage"…
for food in the aisles of well-lit grocery stores. But there are delicious edible plants for the taking right outside your door! This all-in-one reference shows you how to identify 31 of the most common edible wild plants in North America, from California to Connecticut.Gather your gear—Dive into edible plant history and foraging FAQs, and learn what tools you'll need before you head out.Spot the snacks—Find photos, descriptions, distinguishing characteristics, and common uses for 31 edible wild plants—from arrowroot to wild rose.Recipes and remedies—Learn to use wild plants in everything from curry and cookies to bug bite balm and bath soaks.Stay safe—This book includes foraging guidelines that are vital to your safety. It's recommended you read it in its entirety before you explore.Make the most of what Mother Nature has to offer with Edible Wild Plants for Beginners.