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Chocolate Baking: The Ultimate Guide to Cakes, Cookies, Desserts & Pastries
A love letter to chocolate with 100 recipes to bake, taste and adore.
In this definitive collection you'll find classic flavours like Chocolate and Whipped Caramel Cake, sleek layered creations like Edd's Hazelnut and Maple Milk Chocolate Tart, as well as delightful desserts such as Pistachio Tiramisu.Edd shares creative takes on favorites such as Miso and White Chocolate Cookies or S'mores Brownies, and guides you through baking breads and pastries with chocolate, including Bistro Profiteroles and Sour Cherry Custard Buns with Cocoa Streusel.
There's a recipe for every occasion here. Sometimes the chocolate flavour is front and centre, sometimes it plays a supporting role, but each recipe is a celebration of this very special ingredient.
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Italian Celebration Cookbook: 130 Recipes Inspired by Family Traditions and Seasonal Joy
Bring family together with this culinary treasury jam-packed with 130 traditional holiday recipes from almost every region of Italy. With The Italian Celebration Cookbook, you can enjoy classic Italian delights all year round. Featuring mouthwatering photographs and step-by-step instructions, this cookbook will nourish your love for Italian food and make feeding the family fun and easy. In addition to the major holidays of Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, you will find favorite recipes for New Year's Eve and Day, the Epiphany, Little Easter, St. Joseph's Day, Carnevale, All Souls' Day, Valentine's Day, and Saint Rocco's Feast. Complete your year-round Italian tasting tour with recipes for weddings and other celebrations. Indulge in favorites like:- Struffoli
- Manicotti
- Cannoli Cheesecake
- Seven Fishes Seafood Salad
- Stuffed Artichokes
- Lamb Ragú
- And more!
Nothing brings family together like delicious food around the holidays, and The Italian Celebration Cookbook makes this joy easily achievable for every special gathering throughout the year. Whether you yearn to share the dishes and memories of your childhood with the next generation of Italian Americans or simply love Italian food and culture, this cookbook will treat your taste buds and warm your heart. -
Lonely Planet Kids Hidden Wonders
Take a journey into the unknown and discover over 150 extraordinary locations-from ice caves and haunted houses to glowing lakes-in this fully updated and revised guide to the world's most secret places.
Climb a stairway to nowhere on top of a mountain, lose yourself in the world's largest maze, and descend into caves lit by glowworms. Whether deep underwater in a prehistoric grotto or swimming with pigs on a remote sandy beach, a new adventure awaits on every page of this fantastically curious book for incurably curious readers!
Inside Hidden Wonders:
- Over 150 fascinating and surprising places around the world
- Packed with tantalising facts and trivia to wow your friends and family with
- Incredible photography reveals the wonder of these wild and unusual places
- See the world in a unique way as destinations are arranged by longitude, starting at 180 degrees, and travelling right around the planet
- The thrilling text of Nicole Maggi and Kate Baker reveals the mystery and wonder of each location in this updated compendium
The perfect book for children-and grown ups-with an interest in the unusual, Hidden Wonders is the ultimate guide to the most amazing places you've (probably) never heard of...
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Sold outDecoy Saves Opening Day
From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy's first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season.
Decoy can't wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he's ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It's going to be the best day ever, but -- oh, no! -- Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it's too late?
Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations. Shohei and Decoy hope to use the publication of DECOY SAVES OPENING DAY to support the work these amazing nonprofits do helping dogs find their forever homes. While their fictional counterparts are saving opening day, Shohei and Decoy are working to help real-life animals in need.
Step up to the plate with LA Dodger, all-star, and MLB MVP Shohei Ohtani in his adorable debut story about his even more adorable pup, Decoy.
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Power of the Learning Mindset: How the Best Leaders Foster Curiosity, Develop Innovative Teams, and Achieve Exponential Growth
Develop a passion for learning and adaptability to advance your career in the modern workplace.
In an era of rampant technological change and economic upheaval, The Power of the Learning Mindset is a guidebook to open up new paths to career advancement by cultivating a new approach to adaptability, curiosity, and resilience. In this book, award-winning international scholar, speaker, and executive Dr. Lilian Ajayi Ore and Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marshall Goldsmith reveal new, research-proven pedagogical techniques to succeed in the modern workplace, along with the tools you need to inculcate not only the ability to learn and adapt but also the passion that leads to exponential growth.
Drawing on the expertise of Marshall Goldsmith--widely recognized as the world's #1 executive coach, with decades of experience advising global CEOs and senior leaders--and Dr. Ore's 17 years of experience working with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, along with more than a decade in talent development, this book explores topics such as:
- Tools and processes enabled by emerging research and human motivational theories, and how to separate real value from ephemeral trends
- The importance of soft skills, including emotional intelligence, in becoming a respected, effective leader
- Mindsets around learning, leadership, and coaching prowess
- Our past, present, future, and desired future selves, and how to enjoy the journey as one evolves into the next
The Power of the Learning Mindset earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all executives and managers seeking to thrive in their current roles and set themselves up for success in the future as the world of work continues to undergo rapid transformation and change.
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Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing
A new approach for organizations to structure and support human flourishing in the workplace
In Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing, bestselling author and leader in the corporate wellbeing movement Jen Fisher shows how the future of work demands a fundamentally new approach to how we think about, structure, and support human flourishing in the workplace.
Drawing on Fisher's personal experience with burnout and the resulting insights that fueled a corporate shift, her conversations with thought leaders across different industries, and the research, frameworks, and methodologies she put into place as one of the world's first Chief Wellbeing Officers, this book delivers exclusive, hard-won insights to understand what truly needs to change in how we work and demonstrates how we will all benefit from this new paradigm. Fisher reveals how hope--not as wishful thinking but as a practical, learnable skill--provides the foundation for sustainable performance, meaningful innovation, and authentic leadership in an uncertain world.
In this book, readers will learn about:
- Wellness programs that treat symptoms rather than causes
- Leadership practices that prioritize short-term performance over long-term sustainability
- Organizational systems that unintentionally create burnout while trying to prevent it
Hope Is the Strategy is an inspirational call to action for all individuals, leaders, and organizations to reimagine every aspect of work with human wellbeing at the center. -
Timeless Knits: Classic Knitting Patterns from the Heart of Uruguay
Discover 17 stunning knitting patterns that celebrate the joy of wool, from treasured yarn brand Malabrigo.
This collection features Malabrigo's most-loved patterns from the last 20 years, along with new designs that that are sure to become fan-favorites. You'll find timeless staple knits with intriguing textures and techniques, including shawls, sweaters, hats, mitts, socks and cardigans. With beautiful photography from Uruguay, you'll be inspired to cast on immediately.
Malabrigo's luxuriously soft hand-dyed yarn makes these projects special - these are knits that you will cherish for a lifetime.
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Begin Again, and Again, and Again: Notes on the Art of Perpetual Renewal
A luminous illustrated meditation on learning to live with life's cycles--for anyone in the middle of breaking open and rebuilding.
Artist and author Alessandra Olanow knows that life never unfolds as you think it will. She found herself awake at 3 a.m. with questions that wouldn't settle: Is this all there is? What do I do when everything comes undone? How do I stay open when I want to close down? Begin Again, and Again, and Again started as notes to herself--a practice of thinking through images and words to map the territory of uncertainty. What emerged is a book about the fundamental rhythm of being human: the constant cycle of questioning, doubt, finding ground, opening, and renewal. Through watercolor illustrations woven with personal narrative and philosophical reflection, Alessandra offers companionship rather than answers. The book moves through five movements--Question, Doubt, Ground, Open, Renewal--each holding its own texture. Here's permission to stop waiting for the final version of yourself--to trust that transformation isn't about arriving but about learning to live with constant change. It's never too late to begin again. -
Se Regalan Dudas / They're Giving Away Doubts
Tenemos tantas dudas que queremos dártelas. De las creadoras del podcast más escuchado en México, con casi 3 millones de oyentes... Lety Sahagún y Ashley Frangie son las creadoras del podcast más seguido en México y uno de los más escuchados en el mundo hispanohablante, Están Regalando Dudas . Al igual que la plataforma multimedia, el libro es un espacio para reflexionar y leer distintos puntos de vista sobre todo aquello que solemos preguntarnos: desde el amor hasta los negocios, la existencia de una fuerza superior o la tecnología, el cambio climático, la autoestima, la sexualidad. Sobre todo, para todos. Están Regalando Dudas es un libro que guía a los lectores a tomar decisiones informadas y también un libro que busca inspirarlos. En su primer libro, Ashley y Lety incluyen las mejores preguntas y respuestas que su audiencia en México y Latinoamérica envió -a través de un foro cerrado-, sobre temas relacionados con el desarrollo personal y profesional, así como las problemáticas sociales que más resuenan en medios y redes sociales. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION We have so many doubts that we want to give them to you From the creators of the most listened to podcast in Mexico, with almost 3 million listeners... Lety Sahagún and Ashley Frangie are the creators of the most followed podcast in Mexico and one of the most listened to in the Spanish-speaking world, They're Giving Away Doubts. Like the multimedia platform, the book is a space to reflect and read different points of view about everything that we usually ask ourselves: from love to business, the existence of a superior force or technology, climate change, self-esteem, sexuality. About everything, for everyone. They're Giving Away Doubts is a book that guides readers to make informed decisions and also a book that seeks to inspire them. In their first book, Ashley and Lety include the best questions and answers that their audience in Mexico and Latin America submitted -through a closed forum-, on topics related to personal and professional development, as well as the social problems that most resonate in media and social networks. -
United States National Parks: A Visual History of All 63 Parks
Distinguished by the majesty of their natural features, the pristine state of their ecosystems, the significance of their history, and the abundance and diversity of their flora and fauna, the national parks represent the very best of the natural world in the United States. Traversing the United States from east to west, this glorious tour celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty and breathtaking splendor of all 63 national parks. Travel writer and journalist Mel White's expertly written narrative describes the most significant geological features, plants and wildlife, local landmarks and recreational activities within each national park. Featuring more than 200 images taken by some of the world's best photographers, every park is beautifully depicted and accompanied by a detailed map showing the main access routes and places of interest. Revealing a striking diversity of wilderness in the United States, celebrated parks such as Yellowstone or Grand Canyon National Park join lesser known and more remote areas such as Kobuk Valley National Park, located above the Arctic Circle, or Haleakala National Park in Hawaii. With stunning photography, the pages of this book will open doors to understanding more about these stunning locations, inspiring travel and allowing the reader to witness the very best of the United States. -
Girl Who Changed Little League: The True Story of Maria Pepe and Her Battle to Play Ball
Discover the true story of Maria Pepe, an eleven-year-old girl who changed the course of Little League history. Maria Pepe loved baseball. When Little League formed in her hometown in 1972, she was eager to prove herself as a competitor. There was only one problem: Little League was not open to girl players. This didn't stop Maria. She took her glove and joined her friends, Nicky and Louie, at tryouts. She could hit, pitch, and catch as good as any of the boys--better than many, even, and it was no surprise that Maria made the team. Little did she know, she would make history when the Little League officials refused to let her play because she was a girl. Highlighting resilience and bravery in the face of opposition, this powerful story details the true events that led to girls being able to play Little League--all told from Maria's first-person perspective as a young athlete.Sold out -
Thrifty Gardener: Reduce Waste, Spend Wisely
In a world of climate change and stretched purse strings, every gardener is having to re-assess not only how they garden but how they spend their money. Even the most experienced gardeners crave a thriftier way to garden - one that is less wasteful and more productive.
In this comprehensive guide, TV presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shows you how to save waste and money in all aspects of your garden. Understand your garden and it's four key characteristics - temperature, soil type, wind, and sun - to make informed decisions. Plan and design your garden with cheaper and more sustainable materials and learn how to budget effectively for larger projects. Take stock of what you already have, set a budget before you start, and know when to call in the professionals. Choose plants that will thrive in your soil, are easy to propagate and give maximum reward. By choosing the right plants for the right place, your garden will flourish. Care for your garden year-round with effective seasonal tasks. Discover how to grow new plants for free with Mark's step-by-step guides to techniques such as seed collecting, layering, and stem, leaf, and root cuttings. Full of clever tips, low-budget ideas, expert advice, and tried-and-tested plant suggestions, this book is as much about attitude as it is a gardening guide. Whether you're starting your first garden on a tight budget or looking for new ideas to save money and reduce waste, this is the must-have and fuss-free guide to better gardening. -
American Kindergarten: Dispatches from the First Year of School
An unexpected portrait of the first year of school for America's youngest learners. When we think of kindergarten, many might imagine joyous free play, and a tangle of trucks, dress-up clothes, and blocks, as five-year-olds explore their vivid imaginations and budding social skills. Others might envision a quiet group sitting cross-legged in a circle during story time. Neither of these scenes would be an inaccurate representation of the pivotal year of entry into traditional education in this country. However, neither offers a complete picture of what children do every day in those seemingly transparent, yet actually mysterious, classrooms. What can or should we expect during the first year of school? How are children learning and growing during those hours spent away from their homes? Susan Engel embarked on finding these answers in American Kindergarten: Dispatches from the First Year of School. Engel toured twenty-nine classrooms across fourteen states, observing each closely, with a special eye toward the ways each classroom's goals reflect its community. As she made her way across the country, Engel found that on the surface, kindergarten students are similar: good-natured, eager to learn, and deeply affectionate. Their classrooms, too, feature many of the same expectations, routines, and activities. But the differences between the classrooms were striking and often surprising. Over the two years of her classroom visits, Engel identified five promises that teachers and their classrooms make to their students: reading, order, thinking, identity, and love. Engel found that schools differ in how they prioritize and keep the promises they make; some make all five promises, while others emphasize only one or two. The five promises capture a set of values, aspirations, and goals that drive everything that happens in a classroom. Engaging and incisive, American Kindergarten is the story of the promises our country's schools make to five-year-old children, and how those promises are kept and sometimes broken.Sold out -
Wild about Dads
Good dads come in many different shapes and species. Get ready to learn a fatherly trick (or ten) from a whole lot of dads, great and small. Philip Bunting celebrates fathers with this laugh-out-loud book that combines his signature humor and glorious illustrations with fascinating facts about the what fatherhood looks like across the animal kingdom.