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Published in 1846 in New York, Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt Book was written by Catharine Esther Beecher, one of the most influential women writers and social activists of her time.

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Blind dogs are dogs first, blind second.

Blind dogs are dogs first, blind second.

Poisonous species have intrigued and beguiled people throughout history, and this fascinating book takes readers on a world tour of 50 dangerous plants and fungi.

In the unknown author's preface, she describes her purpose as to provide ladies with suggestions for what is reasonable for their tables for each day in the week, so they can easily provide an agreeable variety to their families.

For most of its early history, America was awash in cider, the most popular drink of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Pip Hare - Eine inspirierende Reise durch die Vendee GlobeErleben Sie die bemerkenswerte Reise von Pip Hare, der bekannten Soloseglerin, die die anspruchsvolle Vendee Globe Herausforderung annahm.

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Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday,**
with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion, alongside stories and memories from a lifetime of cooking.

In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Mary shares 90 of her very best recipes—each one perfected over a lifetime of cooking. From sumptuous dishes like Mary’s best ever Lasagne Bolognese, a foolproof Fragrant Chicken Traybake and a freezer-friendly Mac and Cheese, to irresistible desserts like Raspberry Soufflé and of course classic bakes, including Mary’s Best Brownies and Lemon Drizzle Traybake Cake, this collection features a mix of brand-new recipes and beloved classics for every home cook.

Alongside the recipes, Mary shares stories and cherished family photographs that offer a glimpse into the memories tied to Mary’s favourite dishes.

Accompanying a brand-new BBC series, Mary 90 is a lavish tribute to the joy of cooking and sharing good food.

Discover local history through less-traveled places that reflect the stories and communities of the regionCultural Sites of North Florida is your guide to 43 intriguing, little-known destinations in the northern part of the Florida peninsula, from Crystal River to Jacksonville.

The hidden histories of empire, told through the haunted afterlives of colonial migrationsIndian migrants provided the labor that enabled the British Empire to gain control over a quarter of the world's population and territory.

Through simple stories, recipes, and reflections, RuthAnn Zimmerman shares timeless wisdom, celebrates traditional values, and gives readers a peek behind the fence at what homestead life is really like.

Published in 1835 in New York, The New Whole Art of Confectionary provided delicious, sugary recipes for bakers, confectioners, and homemakers in the early 19th century.

Printed in at least twenty editions by 1851, The Young Housekeeper was a successful work by prolific author and president of the American Vegetarian Society, William A.

En diciembre de 2019, Fran y Caye llegan a India con la ilusion de adoptar a tres ninas, pero lo que parecian unas vacaciones se convierte en un laberinto burocratico y emocional del que no consiguen salir.

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THE BRAND NEW INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'This book is the PR beans have always deserved' Yotam Ottolenghi'Beans are quite simply one of the best foods you can eat, so get stuck in!

 Once life and culture had stabilized in the 19th century and moved beyond the frontier focus on subsistence and survival, Americans began to explore the idea of improving health and creating more comfortable lifestyles.

Get the Summary of Elyce Arons's We Might Just Make It After All in 20 minutes.

Whether the subject is cocktails, men, chocolate, weight, relatives, motherhood, or just plain unadulterated attitude, Phillips finds a way to sum up life's happenings one zinger at a time.

Published in 1841 in Philadelphia, the Total Abstinence Cookery is an appealing example of a mid-19th century temperance cookbook.

What does it mean to be disabled in a place that claims inclusion but prioritizes compliance over true community?

Cowan's earlier works dealt with sexual hygiene and the evils of tobacco, but in What to Eat, and How to Cook It he turned to diet.

Published in 1874 in Leavenworth, Kansas, during the post-Civil War charity cookbook boom, The Kansas Home Cook-Book is a fascinating, genuine example of how women during this time were able to express their political influence through sales of cookbook collections.

The particular emphasis on varieties of seafood in The New England Cook Book, including specific recipes for cod, halibut, striped and sea bass, black fish, shad, salt cod, fish cakes, lobsters and crabs, "e;scollops,"e; eels, clams, and oysters easily identifies the book's origins.

Published in San Francisco in 1875, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by an unidentified group of ladies from California provides a fascinating historical example of local culture and regional cooking of the day.

Although we have no biographical information about Mrs.

For most of its early history, America was awash in cider, the most popular drink of the 18th and 19th centuries.

'Travels Round the Word' is an eclectic collection of entertaining and thoughtful pieces that are concise enough to be read with a single cup (or glass) in hand.

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Colwyn BayThrough Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of Wales.

A boom-to-bust generational saga of a pioneer family and their cattle empireCattle ranching has long been a major force in Florida, covering over 12 percent of the states lands.

Although many sources cite The Texas Cook Book by the Ladies Association of the First Presbyterian Church of Houston (1883) as the first cookbook published in Texas, Caroline Chase's slim volume was published a year earlier and thus predates the established title.

All we know of Val Miller is that for thirty-six years he worked as a skilled ice cream maker for commercial businesses, or he ran his own.

Published in 1792 in Philadelphia, The New Art of Cookery was the first cookbook published specifically for an American market that included New World ingredients, and it was unique until publication of Amelia Simmons’s groundbreaking American-authored cookbook, American Cookery.

A Straightforward Guide to Getting the Best Out of Your Retirement Revised Edition (2025) is a companion volume to Planning for Retirement and outlines all of the many possibilities and opportunities open to those people who have reached retirement age and beyond who need a clear picture of what they can obtain and access, including different levels of care, plus possible employment opportunities and also the role of different organisations.