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Ellen Jackson

    This author delves into the world of food and drink writing, drawing from extensive culinary experience. Their profound understanding of local ingredients, growers, and organizations dedicated to celebrating all things food resonates throughout their work. With a passion for seasonal cooking, sustainability, and protecting biodiversity, they bring not only knowledge but also a vital advocacy for planetary well-being to their writing. Their prose is an exploration of the intrinsic connections between sustenance, culture, and ecological consciousness.

    So lebten wir gestern, so leben wir heute
    Cinder Edna
    The Mysterious Universe
    The Playa's Handbook
    • Reise durch die Zeit Wie wäre es wohl, in einem anderen Jahrhundert zu leben – ganz ohne Heizung, Computer und Eiscreme? Dieses Buch entführt auf eine Reise durch elf Jahrhunderte – vom Mittelalter bis zur Neuzeit. Elf Kinder schildern jeweils ihr Leben, ihren Alltag und ihre Spiele zu je einer Jahrhundertwende.

      So lebten wir gestern, so leben wir heute2011
    • The Mysterious Universe

      Supernovae, Dark Energy, and Black Holes

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Exploring the mysteries of cosmic expansion, this book delves into the speed at which the universe is growing and the profound implications this has for its ultimate fate. It combines scientific inquiry with philosophical questions, examining how our understanding of the universe's expansion shapes our perspective on existence itself. Through a blend of research and thought-provoking insights, it invites readers to contemplate the future of the cosmos and our place within it.

      The Mysterious Universe2011
      4.0
    • The Playa's Handbook

      • 302 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Set in the quiet town of Gary, Indiana, the arrival of relationship expert Lance Montgomery ignites excitement. With his own history of two divorces, he embarks on a journey to master single life, sharing his insights in "The Playa's Handbook." His provocative rules challenge conventional dating norms and promise to reshape how relationships are viewed. Montgomery's charismatic approach and controversial advice stir both intrigue and debate among locals, making his presence felt in unexpected ways.

      The Playa's Handbook2004
      4.4
    • Cinder Edna

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      “Exuberant and funny—kids will love this version of the familiar story for its humor and vibrant artwork.” — School Library Journal In Cinder Edna , Ellen Jackson and Kevin O'Malley team up to bring young readers the delightful story of what can be done without the help of a fairy godmother. Once upon a time there were two girls who lived next door to each other. Cinder Edna was forced to work for her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, just as her neighbor, Cinderella, was. Edna, on the other hand, had learned a thing or two from doing all that housework, such as how to make tuna casserole sixteen different ways and how to get spots off everything from rugs to ladybugs. And she was strong and spunky and knew some good jokes. Then one day the king announced that he would give a ball ...

      Cinder Edna1998
      4.2