Memorial Day E-Book Deals
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Memorial Day is finally here, and although it may be a bit unsual this time around, it won't stop up from grilling up our favorite haute dogs and honoring those who've died in service to our country. Enjoy these themed e-book deals to get in the spirit!
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American History:
Stuff Every American Should Know by Denise Kiernan and Joseph D'Agnese
This handbook is the perfect patriotic present for any engaged United States citizen. Who played the first game of baseball? What’s a bicameral congress? Where did Mount Rushmore come from? Who is Geronimo and why do we yell his name when we jump?
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Signing Their Lives Away by Denise Kiernan and Joseph D'Agnese
In the summer of 1776, a group of 56 men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independence—yet how many of them do we remember? Signing Their Lives Away introduces readers to the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, slaveholders, and scoundrels who signed this historic document—and the many strange fates that awaited them. You'll meet: the signer who was poisoned by his nephew, the signer who was killed in a duel, and many others.
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Signing Their Rights Away by Denise Kiernan and Joseph D'Agnese
Here are short, irreverent, fun, and fact-filled biographies of the 39 men who set aside their differences and signed their names to the U.S. Constitution—the oldest written constitution of any nation in the world. You’ll meet: the signer who believed in aliens, the signer who was shot in the stomach, the peg-legged signer, and many more colorful colonists!
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Ten Tea Parties by Joseph Cummins
Every kid knows the story of 1773's Boston Tea Party, but in Ten Tea Parties author and historian Joseph Cummins chronicles the history of spirited American protests, such as the 1773 New Jersey Tea Party, and illuminates how Americans have returned again and again to the tea party as a symbol of political protest.
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Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee by Thomas J. Craughwell
The incredible true story of how a Founding Father and his slave introduced French cuisine to America, Thomas Jefferson's Creme Brulee recounts one of the strangest partnerships in U.S. history — and includes 12 of their original recipes!
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Food & Drink:
Haute Dogs by Russell van Kraayenburg
Haute Dogs gives the classic cookout staple a fresh and tasty twist, with recipes inspired by everything from south-of-the-border BBQ to Japanese fusion to modern food-cart cuisine. Handcraft your own top-notch dogs, buns, and condiments with step-by-step from-scratch instructions, and brush up on your hot dog history with an in-depth look at tasty traditions from the U.S. and beyond. This indispensable guide will make your grilling extraordinary.
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Summer Cocktails by Maria del Mar Sacasa; photographed by Tara Striano
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, cooking over a grill, or relaxing in the hammock, you need a great drink. And with Summer Cocktails, María del Mar Sacasa and Tara Striano will help you discover your favorite fair-weather friends, from Peachy Keen Punch to Ginger-Lemongrass Piña Colada. Craft your beverages from the bottom up with underpinnings straight from your summer garden, including Strawberry-Rosemary Shrub, Rhubarb Syrup, or Tomatillo and Coriander Tequila. Plus, round out the perfect party with savory snacks to match your cool drinks. Cheers!
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Pops! by Kristina Castella
This innovative book gives the ice pop a flavor makeover, providing more than 100 recipes and variations for irresistible concoctions you’ve never tasted before. You’ll also learn fancy techniques for making whimsical pops that look as fun as they taste. Kids will enjoy the juicy pops and flip over the soda fountain and pudding pops. Grown-up kids will dig the energy-boosting coffee, tea, and healthy energy pops and delight in the sophisticated cocktail pops. And for the do-it-yourselfers, this book provides instructions for making your own pop molds from recycled housewares and even silicone.
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Campfire Cuisine by Robin Donovan
Finally, a guide for people who love good food and the great outdoors. Campfire Cuisine provides more than 100 recipes for delicious, healthy, satisfying meals to make at your campsite or in any outdoor setting. Also included are tips on meal planning, shopping, and choosing the right equipment. Armed with Campfire Cuisine everyone from die-hard foodies to novice cooks will be ready to take on eating well while camping out
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Marshmallow Madness! by Shauna Sever; photography by Leigh Beisch
If you’ve never tasted a fresh, homemade marshmallow, are you in for a treat! Marshmallow Madness! shows how to whip up dozens of fluffy, puffy flavors—from strawberry and vanilla to buttered rum, root beer float, maple bacon, and more. Author Shauna Sever also includes easy recipes for homemade graham crackers, drinks for mallow dunking, and a host of irresistible desserts, including lemon dream whoopie pies, blonde rocky road, and s’mores cupcakes.
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The Jersey Shore Cookbook by Deborah Smith; photography by Thomas Robert Clarke
The warm sand. The salt air. The boardwalk. The food! Summer at the Jersey Shore is unforgettable no matter which seaside destination is yours. And with The Jersey Shore Cookbook, you can have a taste of summer all year long. It features 50 recipes contributed by well-loved shore town restaurants, bakeries, markets, and more. From fresh oysters, scallops, and tilefish to Garden State tomatoes, corn, and blueberries, the perfect New Jersey ingredients shine.
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On a Stick! by Matt Armendariz
Why do the world’s most delicious foods taste even better served on a stick? Author and photographer Matt Armendariz answers the question with dozens of delightful recipes for party food, street-cart food, junk food, and more. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to humble everyday fare, it’s all here: deep-fried mac 'n' cheese, s'mores, antipasti, bascon-wrapped shrimp, and more!
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Encyclopedia of Sandwiches by Susan Russo; photography by Matt Armendariz
Author Susan Russo has searched the globe to catalog every sandwich imaginable, providing tried-and-true recipes, tips and tricks, and fascinating regional and historical trivia about the best snack of all time. Quick how-to instructions will ensure that every Panini is toasted to buttery perfection, every Sloppy Joe is deliciously sloppy, and every Dagwood is stacked to perfection!
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Tiny Food Party! by Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park
Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park share super quick and easy recipes for little bite-size munchies—delightfully miniature versions of all your favorite foods! Thinly slice shallots, batter and fry 'em, add with a creamy buttermilk ranch sauce, and you've got dainty bite-size onion rings. Use mini cupcake tins to bake up sweet little cheesecakes! Or fill small rectangles of pie dough with Nutella and marshmallow, bake until crispy, decorate with icing—and sprinkles, of course—and you've got irresistibly charming mini homemade pop tarts.
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