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Cultured Food for Health

by Rebecca Foster

This spirited introduction to probiotic eating includes dozens of straightforward recipes. In Cultured Food for Health: A Guide to Healing Yourself with Probiotic Foods, her second book on the topic, Donna Schwenk offers suggestions for... Read More

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Knitbook

by Allyce Amidon

Complete with a library of stitches, this knitting how-to book is perfect for beginners. For those interested in learning how to knit, "Knitbook" provides a solid foundation of all the basics and will prepare newbie knitters well for... Read More

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Little Bites

by Karen Rigby

One hundred healthy recipes that kids—and busy parents—will love are beautifully presented and beg to be made. In the same vein as publications and campaigns that hope to bring whole foods back to the family table, "Little Bites"... Read More

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Preserving the Japanese Way

by Rachel Jagareski

This beautifully designed and comprehensive compendium on Japanese food preservation is a culinary gem. Nancy Singleton Hachisu enriches the literature of food preservation with her sparkling new compendium, Preserving the Japanese Way... Read More

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Witness

by Michelle Anne Schingler

"Witness" is a moving project, serving as both a memorial to those lost and a charge to not let such events repeat themselves. "Witness" integrates photographs and survivor testimonies into an exploration of the Holocaust in its... Read More

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Art of the Airport Tower

by Rachel Jagareski

Devotees of art photography and aviation history alike will savor this unusual and well-researched book. A striking photo of Edinburgh Airport’s iconic traffic control tower, with its sweeping lines and skin of diamond-shaped tiles,... Read More

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