Ishmael Beah

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Maine

Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

A human rights activist offers a firsthand account of war from the perspective of a former child soldier, detailing the violent civil war that wracked his native Sierra Leone and the government forces that transformed a gentle young boy into a killer as a member of the army.

A Long Way Gone

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Victoria Wise

Deborah Madison

Alice Waters

Barbara Kafka

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A big, ripe cornucopia of a book by gardeners who cook and cooks who garden, Smith & HawkenThe Gardeners' Community Cookbook celebrates both the Smith & Hawken gardening community and Second Harvest, the largest charitable hunger relief organization in the United States. Over 300 contributors from all 50 states share the fruit and vegetables of their labors--the secrets of their tomatoes and their tomato sauce. There are herb growers. Patio gardeners. Farmers. And famous chef/gardeners and writers, such as Deborah Madison, Alice Waters, Barbara Kafka, Ken Hom, Paula Wolfert, Thomas Keller, and Barbara Damrosch, who forces Belgian endive in buckets under the kitchen sink during bitter Maine winters.

And what they offer are over 400 recipes that give a cross section of creative American garden cooking. Here are garden-to-table dishes: Spinach and Strawberry Salad; Mexican Bruschetta. Seasonal inspirations: Curried Zucchini Soup; Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo; Asparagus Mushroom Flan. Prime pickings: Chicken and Chives; New Mexico Chard Enchiladas. And harvest put-ups: Green Tomato Chutney; Sweet Red Bell Pepper Pickle.

Compiled and written by Victoria Wise, this is the cookbook to meet like-minded neighbors and friends you never knew you had, exchanging ideas and recipes just for the pleasure of it.

The Gardeners' Community Cookbook

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Erica Brod

Christopher Tierney

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Modern Medicinal Cocktails

Discover the techniques behind crafting your favorite concoctions from this first and only compilation of the renowned Formula List creations from Apotheke, the original New York City cocktail apothecary that applies mixology to the world of plant science wellness. With its 1800s-Parisian-absinthe-den vibe combined with an air of opium-den secrecy, Apotheke is a unique urban apothecary that provides a multi-sensory experience for its clientele. Talented botany-minded mixologists, dressed in lab coats labeled "Dispensing Chemist," experiment behind the glowing marble bar with local and exotic herbs, botanicals, and tinctures. Much like herbalists and apothecaries have done for thousands of years, they balance science, art, and flavor cultivating healing ingredients in boundary-shattering cocktail formulas that offer the amazing healing power of plants. In Apotheke, the creators of the popular speakeasy with locations in Manhattan and Los Angeles share their holistic approach to drinking well, delving into the use of alcohol as medicine, the story of the establishment's creation, and exploring the signature house-made ingredients; local and organic botanicals, tinctures, and produce; and ancient healing herbal combinations that have put the storied speakeasy on the map. With a beautiful design that echoes the award-winning décor of their establishments, this modern wellness handbook also features the first-ever compilation of fifty of Apotheke's renowned Formula List creations to recreate the flavorful medicinal mixology of Apotheke at home, with recipes such as Kale in Comparison, Forlorn Dragon, Sitting Buddha, and Paid Vacation. Cheers to good health!

Apotheke

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Kathy Gunst

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Seasonally Inspired Recipes

There's nothing better than settling into a nice, warm, home-cooked meal at the kitchen table. Kathy Gunst takes us into her own kitchen, introducing us to the flavors of fresh, seasonal Maine ingredients prepared in simple and inspiring ways. With essays conveying the mood of each month, Gunst gives readers a sense of Maine food and life. She follows each essay with a handful of recipes incorporating the seasonal ingredient or theme.

Notes from a Maine Kitchen

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Lara Ferroni

More Than 70 Recipes for Enjoying Nature's Most Delicious Superfood

Go beyond guacamole! Enjoy avocados in 70 delicious and different ways and improve your health with this cookbook devoted to the popular superfood. Research shows that adding an avocado a day to your diet can improve your overall health, but even most avocado lovers don't know what to do with them beyond adding a slice or two to a sandwich or mashing one into guacamole. Here are 70 simple and delicious tasty recipes for everything from breakfast to dessert, including Avocado Green Curry Noodles, Tequila, Citrus and Ginger Stuffed Avocados, Avocado Waffles, and Avocado Key Lime Pie. Author Lara Ferroni educates readers on the various kinds of avocados and how to pick them, store them, and even grow them! Home cooks will learn how to use avocado butter, oil, and honey, and how to incorporate avocados into any every meal of the day.

An Avocado a Day

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Emerging from the Bonds of Autism

This is a view from inside the mind of autism--a dual autobiography written in point-counterpoint style by Judy Barron and her son, Sean Barron. Together, they chronicle Sean's young life and the effects of autism on him and his family. As a youngster, Sean was confrontational, uncontrollable, "isolated and desperately unhappy." Baffled about how to interact with others, he felt "like an alien from outer space." Then, at seventeen, Sean experienced a breakthrough that began his release from autism. Today he's a public speaker, college student, reporter--and close to his family. You absolutely must read this book.

There's a Boy in Here

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When Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, three ordinary Tokyo schoolgirls, travel to the magical realm of Cephiro, they become the legendary Magic Knights, who must team up with the people of Cephiro in a race for power that will shape the fate of a nation. Illustrations. Young Adult.

Magic Knight Rayearth II : Volume 1

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Someday's Dreamers Volume 1

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

101 Stories about Finding a New Path to Happiness

Is it time to Reboot Your Life? Get inspired with these 101 stories about finding a new path to happiness.

Are you stuck in a rut? Looking for purpose and meaning in your life? Ready for a new job, a new hobby, or new relationships? Do you want to get back on the path to happiness? These stories will motivate and encourage you to take chances, follow your dreams, go with your gut feelings, and take better care of yourself.

You'll find the tools and the advice you need to overcome adversity, use positive thinking, find your purpose, and start over. And super important--you'll learn how to take time to do what's important to you, and to do it now. So carve out some "me time" and get reading... as you reboot your life!

Carolyn Mauger

@carolyn22170

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Notes from a Maine Kitchen

Lara Ferroni

An Avocado a Day

Judy Barron; Sean Barron

There's a Boy in Here

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Magic Knight Rayearth II : Volume 1

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Someday's Dreamers Volume 1

Amy Newmark; Claire Cook

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life

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A Long Way Gone

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Erica Brod; Christopher Tierney

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Kathy Gunst

Notes from a Maine Kitchen

Lara Ferroni

An Avocado a Day

Judy Barron; Sean Barron

There's a Boy in Here

Clamp Staff

Magic Knight Rayearth II : Volume 1

Norie Yamada

Someday's Dreamers Volume 1

Amy Newmark; Claire Cook

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life

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