Engaging children in reading is made exciting through 15 unique challenges that encourage exploration and creativity. Each challenge is designed to deepen their love for books while offering cool prizes that motivate participation. This interactive approach not only fosters a passion for reading but also enhances comprehension and critical thinking skills, making it a fun and rewarding experience for young readers.
Seasonal Recipes from the Heart of Wine Country
Delve into a vibrant array of recipes inspired by the culinary delights of California's wine country, crafted by the renowned Oakville Grocery. This cookbook showcases fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes that capture the essence of the region, making it a perfect addition for food enthusiasts looking to elevate their cooking with wine country influences.
"At Home Favorites provides cozy home cooks with flavorful and accessible recipes, including pizza, pasta, one-pot meals, and more. Bringing modern flavor and ingredient profiles to classic home-cooking recipes, these dishes will appeal to all ages and are crafted to include all dietary preferences. Whether you're making butternut squash pizza, potato gnocchi with a beef-cinnamon sauce, or a classic minestrone, this cookbook promises appetizing inspiration for family meals any night of the week. Visually-driven guides to making pizza doughs, fresh pastas, and dumplings make this volume a fantastic resource for cooks of all skill levels"--
"The idiots got you down? Get a needle and thread and stab your stress away with this collection of wash-your-mouth-out-with-soap cross-stitch patterns. Cursing a blue streak has never been so satisfying! There are times when just hollering obscenities won't do--you need to stab something. Now you can do both. Maybe Swearing Will Help combines two of the best stress-relievers--cursing, and cross stitch--into one of the most irreverently enjoyable crafting experiences you'll ever have. With 25 patterns from the crafting world's most bad-ass cross-stitch designers, this book has everything from a modern take on the traditional sampler to retro comic book designs, all with snarky to downright foul-mouthed phrases. It is definitely not your grandmother's cross stitch! No previous experience is required. In addition to simple instructions and clear, easy-to-follow patterns, the book includes a guide to basic lesson in cross-stitch techniques, so anyone can start swearin' and stabbin' right away. Whether you want the world to know that they need to wash their damn hands or you want to stitch a gift for your favorite potty mouth, Maybe Swearing Will Help has just what you need to find your way to inner f*cking peace."--Publisher
"The film I Wanna Dance with Somebody tells the joyous, emotional, and heartbreaking story of Whitney Houston's journey from obscurity to musical super stardom. This stunning accompanying volume tells the story of bringing Whitney's life to the big screen, with behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key cast members including star Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Tamara Tunie (Flight, The Devil's Advocate), and Nafessa Williams (Black Lightning), as well as key members of the production crew. Learn how the pivotal moments and places in Whitney's history, as well as her spectacular wardrobe and her look, were recreated for the film, with additional insight about the film from director Kasi Lemmons and about Whitney herself from producer Pat Houston. It is the ultimate book for the Whitney Houston fan."--Amazon.
Complete with step-by-step instructions and handy checklists to make cleaning and organizing your home easier than you ever thought possible, learn the secrets to implementing a proven cleaning system to keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly chores fora spotless home. Whether you're new to home keeping or a seasoned cleaner, you'll find that cleanliness is achievable all year long, one day at a time.
Explore a secret world of leafy branches, forest floors and rocky crevices to meet incredible insect. Each leaf includes a detailed illustration with facts and taxonomic name of one creature.
"125+ favorite recipes to savor & share"--Cover.
"It's time to tackle your mess and take back every square foot of your home by applying just one, easy organization step a day in each of the 21 most common home spaces, including kitchens, offices, living rooms, guest areas, baby and kids' rooms, entryways, hallways, utility spaces, garages, closets, and pet areas" --