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Par Ryszard Kapuściński. 2010
À travers ce recueil posthume inédit en France, le grand reporter montre le visage du journaliste engagé. Son regard se…
porte sur trois points chauds du globe dans les années 1970 : Moyen-Orient, Amérique du Sud et Afrique. Comme toujours chez Kapuscinski, l'écriture est précise, intelligente, et le propos férocement actuel. Décrivant des mouvements partisans ou révolutionnaires, le reporter s'attache chaque fois à un destin particulier pour dresser un tableau politique plus général. Mais ce qui frappe surtout, c'est l'engagement du journaliste, sa capacité à s'insurger. Le monde qu'il peint est absurde, cynique, la violence y est omniprésente, la démocratie y est un paravent à toutes les hypocrisies favorisant l'esclavage, la répression, le crime... -- 4e de couvPar Victoria Hanley. 2008
Presents creative-writing tips and exercises, from freewriting to understanding the elements of fiction. Provides examples for character development, motivation, and…
perspective. Assesses difficult aspects of writing fiction, such as creating the setting and mood, and infusing your style and voice into the story. For junior and senior high readers. 2008Par Susan McQuillan. 2007
More than fifty kid-friendly recipes for parents wanting to introduce young children to food preparation, with jokes and tips from…
Big Bird, Grover, and Sesame Street friends. Covers drinks, breakfast, lunch, soups, family dinner, side dishes, and desserts. Includes tips on age-appropriate tasks and kitchen safety. For preschool-grade 2. 2007Par Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. 2006
The Yarn Harlot reveals her survival skills for all levels of knitters. Endeavors to unravel the mysteries of swatching, stashing,…
ribbing, and rolling to help you free your "inner knitter." Features improvisational approaches to making socks, hats, scarves, and shawls. 2006Chronicles the success and social influence of Wikipedia from its origins to its status as a "top ten" most popular…
web site. Also discusses the free online encyclopedia's cultural implications, army of volunteers who create and edit articles, accessibility, neutrality, and controversies regarding credibility and accuracy. 2009Par Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. 2007
Compulsive knitter and author of Yarn Harlot (BR 18188) offers a light-hearted guide to knitting language ("cast off" or "bind…
off"), gathering places (yarn shops), social etiquette (in clubs), environmental issues (stash control), natural disasters (left-over stitches), and political debates (acrylic versus natural fibers). 2007Par Elizabeth Zimmermann. 1981
British-born author penned this knitting guide while living in a one-room schoolhouse in the woods. Presents monthly projects ranging from…
an Aran sweater in January to a last-minute December pullover. Includes anecdotes, tips, and alternate suggestions, along with patterns for mittens, hats, socks, baby items, and "nether garments." 1981Par Sara Roahen. 2008
Food writer explores the cuisine and culture of her adopted city, New Orleans. Discusses the history of Creole and Cajun…
cooking, various approaches to making the perfect gumbo, and traditions linked to such dishes as crawfish, po'boys, and red beans and rice. Considers the impact of Hurricane Katrina. 2008Par Paul Gayler. 2007
British gourmet chef celebrates the versatility of cheese in recipes for every course from appetizers to desserts. Recommends traditional and…
new combinations--French onion soup with beer and Camembert, Parmesan-crusted sea bass, eggplant and Roquefort soufflé, or poached figs stuffed with Sainte-Maure cheese. Suggests alternative cheeses and provides serving tips. 2007Par Boy Scouts of America. 2008
Describes the requirements for earning a Boy Scout merit badge for awareness and sensitivity to physical and learning disabilities. Highlights…
accommodations, accessibility, advocacy, and career opportunities. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2009Par Margarita Engle. 2008
Recounts the history of Cuba from 1850 to 1899 in free verse. Various voices reveal the troubled lives of slaves,…
rebels, nurses, and soldiers in the unending cycle of war. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Honor, Pura Belpré. 2008Par Barbara Matthiessen. 2008
Beginner's guide to weaving using portable and inexpensive framing options such as knitters looms, handheld Weavettes, homemade board looms, pins,…
and found objects. Includes instructions for some thirty small-scale projects ranging from wearables to home decorations. Covers design basics, weaving techniques, and finishing procedures. 2008Par Robin Waterfield. 2009
Examines the myths behind the philosopher Socrates and his prosecution and execution. Analyzes Socrates' relationship with Alcibiades and uses Athenian…
history, wars, culture, and democracy to explain the complex background of the trial. Discusses the written work of Socrates' followers Plato and Xenophon. 2009Par Thomas Childers. 2009
Documents the hardships experienced by U.S. veterans who returned home from World War II. Discusses problems such as unemployment, homelessness,…
alienation, and physical and psychological wounds. Highlights the lives of a former prisoner of war, an infantryman without legs, and the author's father, who suffered from undiagnosed post-traumatic stress. 2009Par Amanda Hesser. 2009
Twenty-six playwrights, screenwriters, novelists, poets, and journalists share memorable moments involving food. Poet laureate Billy Collins's "The Fish" recalls his…
meal at a Pittsburgh restaurant and includes a recipe. In "Compliments of the Nurse," essayist Dawn Drzal recounts the after-lunch revenge unknowingly thrust on her by M.F.K. Fisher's caretaker. 2009Par Martha Stewart. 2009
Cupcakes--frosted, filled, or otherwise embellished--for any occasion. Includes recipes for blondies, Boston cream, chai-tea minis, German chocolate, lemon meringue, mint-filled,…
red velvet, snickerdoodle, and tiramisu as well as animal-shaped and allergen-free. Holiday selections include Halloween wicked witches and Easter bunnies. Provides tips on displaying and giving finished treats. Bestseller. 2009Par Alison Hansel. 2007
Clothing from Harry Potter movies inspires patterns designed for some beginning knitters, but mainly for intermediate through advanced knitters. Projects…
include the Weasley sweater, wizard robe, invisibility shawl, Quidditch socks, elf hats, Hermione's cable-and-bobble mittens, Harry's red cable sweater, and other selections. 2007Par Edward Miguel, Deborah Chasman. 2009
Economist Miguel posits that economic and political gains have been made in Africa in the twenty-first century. Nine scholars and…
experts on Africa's economy discuss Miguel's optimistic assertion. They evaluate the stability of Africa's politics, clean-environment technologies, population growth, and more. 2009Par Andrew Schloss. 2008
Describes the mechanics of a slow cooker and showcases dozens of recipes including soups, desserts, and vegetarian fare. Offers preparation…
tips for creating succulent dishes such as Moroccan red lentil soup, bistro beef stew, curried vegetables and dal, chocolate-pudding cake, and warm party drinks. 2008Par Gale Gand. 2009
Award-winning pastry chef and host of Food Network's Sweet Dreams offers variations on traditional breakfast fare. Includes recipes for egg…
dishes, almond ciabatta French toast, baked goods such as ginger scones with peaches and cream, and drinks including Bloody Marys and iced coffees. 2009