Download or read book Lucy s Eggs written by Rick Henry and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-11 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy's Eggs: Short Stories and a Novella is a collection of four stories and a novella, all set in Homer, a town in upstate New York that is both particular and universal in its representation of small-town life. Rick Henry’s vivid characters, at once intimately familiar and wholly unique, are combined with masterful narration to deliver a series of stories the reader will not soon forget. Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the title story chronicles the life of Lucy Delano as she bears witness to the dramatic changes that her small town confronts. Fiercely independent and deeply connected to the land, Lucy endures the loss of her parents, desertion by her husband, and alienation by the "townsfolk." Through Lucy’s blend of strength and vulnerability, Henry powerfully explores issues of individuality, loneliness, and grief. In The Telephone Girl, a young man struggles to act on his emotions for Mimi, the telephone girl of the title. His paralysis, naïveté, and repression are deftly treated with humor and poignancy. Cardinal Wars details the competition between two neighbors to attract birds, specifically, colorful cardinals, to their backyards. For both women the birds represent the desire for companionship and survival, a bright, warm blast of color during the long, bleak winter. Filled with energy and life, each story depicts vivid images of rural life and the deep but subtle range of human emotion. Henry’s lyrical, often elegiac, prose is evocative of Thornton Wilder and William Kennedy. This book will appeal to the general reader but especially to those with an interest in regional literature.
Download or read book Lucy s Kitchen written by Lucy Waverman and published by Random House Canada. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Globe and Mail columnist Lucy Waverman invites us into her kitchen to learn the secrets to being a great cook. Lucy Waverman is one of the best-known food writers in the country. Her popular, long-running column in the Saturday Globe and Mail and her contributions to Food & Drink magazine have gained her a huge, faithful audience who rely on her recipes because they are foolproof. Lucy spent many years running a highly successful cooking school, giving her an innate understanding of people’s needs in the kitchen. Based on the questions her Globe readers ask, she started to realize that there was an entire generation (or two) of food-savvy people out there who hadn’t learned to cook the same way their mothers had. For whatever reason, some of us have missed out on learning the basics of great cooking – details that can turn a meal into something memorable. We’re not talking about the secret to an impressive soufflé or lobster bisque – save that for later. But everyone should know how to fold in an egg white, stir a risotto, and roast the perfect chicken, and Lucy’s Kitchen will show you how. Accented by renowned food photographer Rob Fiocca’s beautiful full-colour imagery throughout, this is the book we’ve all been waiting for. In the casual yet elegant style she’s known for, Lucy applies her incredible teaching skills to showing us how easy it is to create fantastic meals, whether they be for a simple evening for two or a night of entertaining a crowd. Seamlessly woven into the more than 250 impossible-to-resist recipes are the tips, techniques and information on ingredients you need to feel confident whipping up such wonders as Smoked Salmon Nori Roll, Lemon-Scented Roasted Lamb, Smashed Red Potatoes with Garlic Chips or a Chocolate Mousse with Saffron Foam. In Lucy’s Kitchen you will blossom into the fabulous cook you always knew you could be.
Download or read book Lucy s Trials in the Black Hills written by Ann A. Hardesty and published by Author House. This book was released on 2009-11-19 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In July 1904 The Hardesty family worked hard on their homestead in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Lucy, desperately wanting to join her brothers as they tended the cows in the field and made trips to Keystone, had to stay behind to do boring household chores. Then things began disappearing. First a pie, the butter, then Papa’s clothes, which Lucy had, washed and hung on the line. Knowing Lucy was unhappy working at home, her parents thought she took the things hoping to be judged incompetent and released to ride with her brothers. It did not help that sometimes Lucy had told stories about what had happened. Lucy had had enough of being falsely accused and decides to find the real culprit. No one saw the man hiding in the ponderosa pines watching, always watching. This historical fiction chapter book for ages 7 – 10 is set on the Hardesty Homestead, located in the Black Hills of south Dakota near Keystone.
Download or read book The Political Theory of I Love Lucy written by Leslie Dale Feldman and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at how the classic television series fits into the cultural milieu of mid-century America. I Love Lucy incorporates key themes of the 1950s American political scene and classic American values of family, social mobility, community, individualism and work, keeping in mind that “Luck” as Machiavelli said “is the arbiter of half of what we do.” As the beloved American TV queen, Lucy Ricardo is a psychologically complicated character, conflicted between her role as a 1950s housewife and her wish to be a star. She is an icon of social mobility, going from a small New York City apartment to a country house in a swanky suburb, and an example of the “transitional” woman who wants to have it all. Is she a feminist? Is she a conformist? Does she prefer the country to the city? Whether she is working on the chocolate factory assembly line, baking bread, or achieving the American dream, Lucy is always “speeding it up!”
Download or read book Lucy and the Chinese Eggs written by Brian Read and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lucy s Biggest Fish to Fry written by Tom Stockburger and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was January of 2009 when Tom Stockburger first noticed his wife, Lucy, acting strangely. He attributed it to exhaustion and sent Lucy to take a nap, with no idea that just a few hours later she would suffer a seizure that eventually led to the life-changing diagnosis of brain cancer. Without warning, Tom and Lucy were propelled on a thirty-two-month journey that would test their inner strength, faith, and courage in more ways than they ever imagined. In his poignant memoir, Tom shares a heartfelt, informative glimpse into Lucy's brave battle with cancer, one that included brain surgeries, multiple chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and consultations with some of the leading brain cancer specialists in the world. Meanwhile, Tom slowly adjusted to his new role as Lucy's caregiver and chief communicator for family and friends. Tom details Lucy's resolve to fi ght the cancer-even with a less-than-ideal prognosis-and her determination to keep him focused on the important things in life. Lucy's Biggest Fish to Fry off ers a moving tribute to a strong and courageous spirit, a loving marriage, and one family's determination to heal after an unfathomable loss. "This is worth the read to see how value, quality, and love can make the final chapters as good or better than any other chapter." -Anne Weeks, MSN, MA, ANP-BC, CMC, Founder, Quality Aging Project "Such an amazing love story about an entire family." -Jeanne Currey, RN, MN, CNS, Oncology Support Services Porter Adventist Hospital
Download or read book Lucy s Legacy written by Alison Jolly and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes a look at human evolution focusing on the long line of women and of female behavior that was to follow the age of the much-studied oldest human remains.
Download or read book Cousin Lucy s Conversations written by Jacob Abbott and published by . This book was released on 1844 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Why Is My Child in Charge written by Claire Lerner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solve toddler challenges with eight key mindshifts that will help you parent with clarity, calmness, and self-control. In Why is My Child in Charge?, Claire Lerner shows how making critical mindshifts—seeing children’s behaviors through a new lens —empowers parents to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Using real life stories, Lerner unpacks the individualized process she guides parents through to settle common challenges, such as throwing tantrums in public, delaying bedtime for hours, refusing to participate in family mealtimes, and resisting potty training. Lerner then provides readers with a roadmap for how to recognize the root cause of their child’s behavior and how to create and implement an action plan tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. Why is My Child in Charge? is like having a child development specialist in your home. It shows how parents can develop proven, practical strategies that translate into adaptable, happy kids and calm, connected, in-control parents.
Download or read book The Book of Eggs written by Mark E. Hauber and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the brilliantly green and glossy eggs of the Elegant Crested Tinamou—said to be among the most beautiful in the world—to the small brown eggs of the house sparrow that makes its nest in a lamppost and the uniformly brown or white chickens’ eggs found by the dozen in any corner grocery, birds’ eggs have inspired countless biologists, ecologists, and ornithologists, as well as artists, from John James Audubon to the contemporary photographer Rosamond Purcell. For scientists, these vibrant vessels are the source of an array of interesting topics, from the factors responsible for egg coloration to the curious practice of “brood parasitism,” in which the eggs of cuckoos mimic those of other bird species in order to be cunningly concealed among the clutches of unsuspecting foster parents. The Book of Eggs introduces readers to eggs from six hundred species—some endangered or extinct—from around the world and housed mostly at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. Organized by habitat and taxonomy, the entries include newly commissioned photographs that reproduce each egg in full color and at actual size, as well as distribution maps and drawings and descriptions of the birds and their nests where the eggs are kept warm. Birds’ eggs are some of the most colorful and variable natural products in the wild, and each entry is also accompanied by a brief description that includes evolutionary explanations for the wide variety of colors and patterns, from camouflage designed to protect against predation, to thermoregulatory adaptations, to adjustments for the circumstances of a particular habitat or season. Throughout the book are fascinating facts to pique the curiosity of binocular-toting birdwatchers and budding amateurs alike. Female mallards, for instance, invest more energy to produce larger eggs when faced with the genetic windfall of an attractive mate. Some seabirds, like the cliff-dwelling guillemot, have adapted to produce long, pointed eggs, whose uneven weight distribution prevents them from rolling off rocky ledges into the sea. A visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most intriguing eggs, from the pea-sized progeny of the smallest of hummingbirds to the eggs of the largest living bird, the ostrich, which can weigh up to five pounds, The Book of Eggs offers readers a rare, up-close look at these remarkable forms of animal life.
Download or read book Don t Look Down written by Jennifer Crusie and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie teams up with USA Today bestselling author Bob Mayer to write a sizzling, high-octane romantic adventure about a straight-talking woman and a straight-shooting man... Lucy Armstrong is a director of television commercials who's just been recruited to finish a four-day action movie shoot. But she arrives on the set to discover that the directing staff has quit, the make-up artist is suicidal, the stars are egomaniacs, the stunt director is her ex-husband, and the lead actor has just acquired as an advisor a Green Beret who has the aggravating habit of always being right. Green Beret Captain JT Wilder had thought that hiring on as a military consultant for a movie star was a good deal: easy money and easier starlets. Instead he has to babysit a bumbling comedian, dodge low-flying helicopters, and resist his attraction to a director who bears a distracting resemblance to Wonder Woman. Then the CIA calls and he realizes that somebody is taking "shooting a movie" much too literally. Full of suspense and humor, non-stop action and fast-paced dialogue, Don't Look Down is the perfect blend of male and female, adventure and romance, Mayer and Crusie.
Download or read book Lucy s Letters Transcriptions written by Jim Sims and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-02-09 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 88 years after they were written, Jim Sims learned of and obtained a notebook containing letters exchanged in 1924 by his parents, Frazier Sims and Lucy Ensor, during the year before they married. Those letters, letters from Lucy's mother and other letters reveal much about them and about the rough life in poor, rural Kentucky at the time. This publication of "Lucy's Letters" contains transcriptions of the 70+ letters and postcards plus some background information and photos about the families and locales of their early life.
Download or read book From Tea Cakes to Tamales written by Nola McKey and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join journalist-turned-culinary historian Nola McKey on a Texas journey as she explores the state’s foodways through heirloom recipes. In this collection of more than one hundred third-generation (and older) recipes, Texans share not only the delicious dishes they inherited from their ancestors but the stories and traditions that accompany them. With a strong focus on Texas’ cultural diversity—recipes include Norwegian rosettes, Italian pizzelle, Czech sauerkraut, Chinese fried rice, Mexican caldo, Wendish noodles, and African American purple hull peas—McKey documents the culinary impact of ethnic groups from around the globe. But this book is not for foodies alone; history enthusiasts will appreciate the snapshots of daily Texas life captured in the narratives accompanying recipes that span more than a century. Told primarily in the words of today’s cooks, these multigenerational family recollections can take anyone on a trip down memory lane, back to a beloved grandmother’s kitchen or a great-aunt’s holiday table. Additionally, McKey provides tips for preserving your own family recipes and for recording the heritage surrounding a special dish. She also includes recommendations for festivals and museums where readers can learn more about Texas foods and cultures. Illustrated with family photos and original watercolors by Cora McKown, From Tea Cakes to Tamales: Third-Generation Texas Recipes will, itself, quickly become a Texas family heirloom.
Download or read book Confessions of a Red Herring written by Dana Dratch and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a reporter, she’s used to covering the news. Now she’s the headline. Alex Vlodnachek has been a reporter for 12 years, a P.R. rep for three months, and a murder suspect for all of 24 hours. When her agency's double-dealing CEO is stabbed, scheming co-workers cast the new redhead as a compelling red herring. The story is media catnip—especially her salacious nickname: Vlod the Impaler. Even Alex has to admit she looks guilty. Out of a job and under suspicion, Alex is running low on cash, when she’s visited by a second disaster: her family. Soon her tiny bungalow is bursting with her nearest and not-so-dearest. To keep herself out of jail—and save what’s left of her sanity—Alex returns to her reporting roots. She goes undercover to reclaim her life, break the story, and unmask a murderer. Pretty much in that order. What she doesn’t know: The killer also has a to-do list. And Alex is on it.
Download or read book Lucy s Letters Scans and Transcriptions written by Jim Sims and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-02-17 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 88 years after they were written, Jim Sims learned of and obtained a notebook containing letters exchanged in 1924 by his parents, Frazier Sims and Lucy Ensor, during the year before they married. Those letters, letters from Lucy's mother and other letters reveal much about them and about the rough life in poor, rural Kentucky at the time. This publication of "Lucy's Letters" contains transcriptions and scans of the actual 70+ letters and postcards plus some background information and photos about the families and locales of their early life.
Download or read book No Crumbs Left written by Teri Turner and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrumptious recipes that make everyday food marvelous by food blogger sensation Teri Turner of NoCrumbsLeft.net, fully endorsed by Whole30
Download or read book Aunt Lucy s Cabin written by June Kankakee and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: