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Title: Hand-Forged Doughnuts

Authors: Mark and Michael Klebeck with Jess Thomson

Photographs: Scott Pitts

ISBN: 978-1-4521-0212-2

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Publisher Address: 680 Second Street, San Francisco, California 94107

Retail: $16.95

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The title of this book got my attention. I’m one of those people who checks those crazy string-email…

A number of the qualities of this book definitely appeal to those who are interested in ways to realize their own potential through awareness and a personal, spiritual journey. You’ll find suggestions for practices and a surprisingly open perspective on teching these ancient techniques.

The…

Title: Handheld Pies: Dozens of pint-size sweets and savories

Authors: Sarah Billingsley & Rachel Wharton

Photographs: Ellen Silverman

ISBN: 978-1-4521-0214-6

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Publisher Address: 680 Second Street, San Francisco, California 94107

Retail: $19.95

Small Pies reportedly are the new mini-dessert trend. Based on testing a number of recipes presented in this book, I understand why. One of the joys of small foods comes…

Title: Wild Flavors

Author: Didi Emmons

ISBN: 978-1-60358-285-8

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

Publisher Address: 85 North Main Street, Suite 120, White River Junction, VT 05001

Retail: $34.95

Rarely, a book comes along that changes how you think about food,…

Attention readers! If you love Artemis Fowl or Fever Crumb, you definitely want to read this book. I’ve been a fan of books for younger readers nearly all my life. My father, a librarian, got me started on Newberry Award books at an early age. This led to my branching out to other authors who write for the same age group. Today, some of the best new literature being published is in this category.

I’m pleased to say that…

Complete Guide to Pruning Trees and Bushes, by K. O. Morgan takes a slightly different approach than many of the guides published by Atlantic Publishing Inc. The book is information dense. While most of these guides give a good overview on topics, you’ll get more details here than might be expected.

The author layers information in a way that in…

Faster, tighter story with greater reading pleasure

In book two of his Lodestone series Mr. Whiteway improves on the effective story started in the first book. His use of action and dialogue takes the story and characters to another level.

Among a number of qualities, I enjoyed one specific thing more than the other aspects of  Book Two: The World of Ice and Stars. The books were described as science fiction. Book one didn’t necessarily suffer from a lack of…

Building Your Own Green House by Craig Baird

Atlantic Publishing,…

How to Open & Operate a Finacially Successful Herb and Herbal Plant Business

Editor: Kristie Lorette

ISBN:978-1601383297

Atlantic Publishing, Ocala FL

Are you thinking about an herb business?

If you’re considering the business potential in herbs, then this…

The Complete Guide to Growing Health and Medicinal Herbs

by: Wendy Vincent

Atlantic Publishing, Inc.

ISBN: 978-1601383518

Natural solutions for health and healing are gaining even more attention today. Whether it’s the high cost of western medicine or the myriad of side affects from synthesized drugs, many people want to know how to grow and use herbs for well being. This book by Wendy Vincent does a great job of sharing what you need to get started…

In this book, Kelly Smith makes composting accessible to anyone who is interesting. From indoor systems for those who live in apartments or condominiums to larger systems for those who want large amounts of healthy fertilizer for gardens, you can find the answers you need by reading the book.

The contents…

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing (April 12, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602645469
• ISBN-13: 978-1602645462

The first book in the Lodestone series comes to you with awards while…

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group Inc. (March 17, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601383401
• ISBN-13: 978-1601383402

Sprouts may intimidate people who…

Title: Crazy for Cake Pops

Author: Molly Bakes

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Publisher’s Address: PO Box 3449, Berkeley, CA 94704

ISBN (13): 978-1-61243-044-7

List Price US: $14.95

Cake on a stick is now a trendy epidemic. You see them everywhere, from Starbucks to upscale bakeries. Perhaps this reflects our desire for continued…

T itle: Ice Cream Happy Hour

Author: Valerie Lum, Jenise Addison

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Publisher’s Address: PO Box 3449, Berkeley, CA 94704

ISBN (13): 978-1-56975-931-8

List Price US: $14.95

Decadence just might be defined as combining…

Purr-fect Recipes for a Healthy Cat: 101 Natural Cat Food & Treat Recipes to Make Your Cat Happy

Lisa Shiroff, Atlantic Publishing (Ocala, FL)

ISBN: 978-1601383983

List: $24.95

I tried this book in order to improve my relationship with the cat who shares my home. At best, I’m her…

Living in Northern California I have many options for good, authentic Mexican food. However, reproducing some of the more complicated items at home can be a challenge. With regional variations and a different version of common recipes between each family, molé and other things can be tough to tackle on your own.

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Title: Eat Greens: Seasonal Recipes to Enjoy in Abundance (Hardcover)

Author: Barbara Scott-Goodman and Liz Trovato

Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers

Publisher’s Address: 2300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3471

ISBN (13): 9780762439072

List Price US: $24.95

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Eating and enjoying cheese is a basic pleasure of life for many people. I definitely enjoy the labors of this artistic pursuit. After years of buying cheese I was curious about making my own. By reading “101 Recipes for Making Cheese” I learned how to get started in a short time with great results. You can do the same thing with this easy-to-use and understand collection

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