Author: Cindy A Christiansen
Publisher: Dragonfly Spirit Books
ISBN: 1386796220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
World War II is over. Will returning home be its own war? Story-line: Louise has been passed from one relative to another for years. Now, World War II has ended, she's ready to graduate high school and wants to escape to Salt Lake City, Utah on her own. That is, until she meets Danny who has just returned from the Philippines. Danny longed for two years to return to his small hometown. Now that he's home, nothing feels the same. He finds himself wishing for more out of life than working his family's farm and turning his money over to his parents. When friends decide to elope to Las Vegas, Danny and Louise find themselves along for the ride. With very few possessions, little money and limited jobs after the war, the two struggle to build a future with only their love, friends, optimism and faith. This novella is a historical, holiday, family-life story! Scroll up to the BUY NOW button to purchase today! "Couldn't Put It Down! ...my favorite so far. I love strong characters and happy endings. I really enjoyed all of the historical references she included regarding WWII and some of its aftermath. Thanks for a great story." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Jane McBride, Author "A fascinating and heartwarming book. A fabulous book in a unique time period." - 5 out of 5 Stars, S Fitzgerald, Author "Enjoyable! Christmas Spoons...is a book centered on overcoming trials with faith, hope, love, and optimism. It is an enjoyable read that is difficult to put down. I highly recommend the book and look forward to reading more of Ms. Christiansen's books." - 5 out of 5 Stars, D. Cozzone, Amazon Reviewer "A glimpse into the past! This was a really fun and uplifting read. I loved the glimpse into postwar small town life, and how people were transitioning back to 'normal'." - 5 out 5 Stars, Wendy, Amazon Reviewer
Christmas Spoons
Author: Cindy A Christiansen
Publisher: Dragonfly Spirit Books
ISBN: 1386796220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
World War II is over. Will returning home be its own war? Story-line: Louise has been passed from one relative to another for years. Now, World War II has ended, she's ready to graduate high school and wants to escape to Salt Lake City, Utah on her own. That is, until she meets Danny who has just returned from the Philippines. Danny longed for two years to return to his small hometown. Now that he's home, nothing feels the same. He finds himself wishing for more out of life than working his family's farm and turning his money over to his parents. When friends decide to elope to Las Vegas, Danny and Louise find themselves along for the ride. With very few possessions, little money and limited jobs after the war, the two struggle to build a future with only their love, friends, optimism and faith. This novella is a historical, holiday, family-life story! Scroll up to the BUY NOW button to purchase today! "Couldn't Put It Down! ...my favorite so far. I love strong characters and happy endings. I really enjoyed all of the historical references she included regarding WWII and some of its aftermath. Thanks for a great story." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Jane McBride, Author "A fascinating and heartwarming book. A fabulous book in a unique time period." - 5 out of 5 Stars, S Fitzgerald, Author "Enjoyable! Christmas Spoons...is a book centered on overcoming trials with faith, hope, love, and optimism. It is an enjoyable read that is difficult to put down. I highly recommend the book and look forward to reading more of Ms. Christiansen's books." - 5 out of 5 Stars, D. Cozzone, Amazon Reviewer "A glimpse into the past! This was a really fun and uplifting read. I loved the glimpse into postwar small town life, and how people were transitioning back to 'normal'." - 5 out 5 Stars, Wendy, Amazon Reviewer
Publisher: Dragonfly Spirit Books
ISBN: 1386796220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
World War II is over. Will returning home be its own war? Story-line: Louise has been passed from one relative to another for years. Now, World War II has ended, she's ready to graduate high school and wants to escape to Salt Lake City, Utah on her own. That is, until she meets Danny who has just returned from the Philippines. Danny longed for two years to return to his small hometown. Now that he's home, nothing feels the same. He finds himself wishing for more out of life than working his family's farm and turning his money over to his parents. When friends decide to elope to Las Vegas, Danny and Louise find themselves along for the ride. With very few possessions, little money and limited jobs after the war, the two struggle to build a future with only their love, friends, optimism and faith. This novella is a historical, holiday, family-life story! Scroll up to the BUY NOW button to purchase today! "Couldn't Put It Down! ...my favorite so far. I love strong characters and happy endings. I really enjoyed all of the historical references she included regarding WWII and some of its aftermath. Thanks for a great story." - 5 out of 5 Stars, Jane McBride, Author "A fascinating and heartwarming book. A fabulous book in a unique time period." - 5 out of 5 Stars, S Fitzgerald, Author "Enjoyable! Christmas Spoons...is a book centered on overcoming trials with faith, hope, love, and optimism. It is an enjoyable read that is difficult to put down. I highly recommend the book and look forward to reading more of Ms. Christiansen's books." - 5 out of 5 Stars, D. Cozzone, Amazon Reviewer "A glimpse into the past! This was a really fun and uplifting read. I loved the glimpse into postwar small town life, and how people were transitioning back to 'normal'." - 5 out 5 Stars, Wendy, Amazon Reviewer
Carving Out a Living on the Land
Author: Emmet Van Driesche
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 1603588264
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
When he first envisioned becoming a farmer, author Emmet Van Driesche never imagined his main crop would be Christmas trees, nor that such a tree farm could be more of a managed forest than the conventional grid of perfectly sheared trees. Carving Out a Living on the Land tells the story of how Van Driesche navigated changing life circumstances, took advantage of unexpected opportunities, and leveraged new and old skills to piece together an economically viable living, while at the same time respecting the land's complex ecological relationships. From spoon carving to scything, coppicing to wreath-making, Carving Out a Living on the Land proves that you don't need acres of expensive bottomland to start your land-based venture, but rather the creativity and vision to see what might be done with that rocky section or ditch or patch of trees too small to log. You can lease instead of buy; build flexible, temporary structures rather than sink money into permanent ones; and take over an existing operation rather than start from scratch. What matters are your unique circumstances, talents, and interests, which when combined with what the land is capable of producing, can create a fulfilling and meaningful farming life.
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 1603588264
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
When he first envisioned becoming a farmer, author Emmet Van Driesche never imagined his main crop would be Christmas trees, nor that such a tree farm could be more of a managed forest than the conventional grid of perfectly sheared trees. Carving Out a Living on the Land tells the story of how Van Driesche navigated changing life circumstances, took advantage of unexpected opportunities, and leveraged new and old skills to piece together an economically viable living, while at the same time respecting the land's complex ecological relationships. From spoon carving to scything, coppicing to wreath-making, Carving Out a Living on the Land proves that you don't need acres of expensive bottomland to start your land-based venture, but rather the creativity and vision to see what might be done with that rocky section or ditch or patch of trees too small to log. You can lease instead of buy; build flexible, temporary structures rather than sink money into permanent ones; and take over an existing operation rather than start from scratch. What matters are your unique circumstances, talents, and interests, which when combined with what the land is capable of producing, can create a fulfilling and meaningful farming life.
Tunes and Wooden Spoons
Author: Mary Janet MacDonald
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781772761672
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mary Janet MacDonald launched her Facebook group, Tunes and Wooden Spoons, in the spring of 2020, more for a lark than anything and to have some fun with family and friends.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781772761672
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mary Janet MacDonald launched her Facebook group, Tunes and Wooden Spoons, in the spring of 2020, more for a lark than anything and to have some fun with family and friends.
Spoon Lady
Author: Deb Wofford
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1506903754
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
Deb Wofford, local woodcarver, owned and operated an art gallery in downtown Noblesville, Indiana for 20 years. Deb's passion for the arts became a mission to combine both the world of artistic expression and the virtually invisible world of disability together. Her knowledge in both areas came more from life experiences rather than books and degrees. That being said, sometimes her decisions, or shall we say indecisions, were less than perfect, but the end result ...? Well, it worked.
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1506903754
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
Deb Wofford, local woodcarver, owned and operated an art gallery in downtown Noblesville, Indiana for 20 years. Deb's passion for the arts became a mission to combine both the world of artistic expression and the virtually invisible world of disability together. Her knowledge in both areas came more from life experiences rather than books and degrees. That being said, sometimes her decisions, or shall we say indecisions, were less than perfect, but the end result ...? Well, it worked.
Our Spoons Came from Woolworths
Author: Barbara Comyns
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1590178971
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
“I told Helen my story and she went home and cried.” So begins Our Spoons Came from Woolworths. But Barbara Comyns’s beguiling novel is far from tragic, despite the harrowing ordeals its heroine endures. Sophia is twenty-one and naïve when she marries fellow artist Charles. She seems hardly fonder of her husband than she is of her pet newt; she can’t keep house (everything she cooks tastes of soap); and she mistakes morning sickness for the aftereffects of a bad batch of strawberries. England is in the middle of the Great Depression, and the money Sophia makes from the occasional modeling gig doesn’t make up for her husband’s indifference to paying the rent. Predictably, the marriage falters; not so predictably, Sophia’s artlessness will be the very thing that turns her life around.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1590178971
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
“I told Helen my story and she went home and cried.” So begins Our Spoons Came from Woolworths. But Barbara Comyns’s beguiling novel is far from tragic, despite the harrowing ordeals its heroine endures. Sophia is twenty-one and naïve when she marries fellow artist Charles. She seems hardly fonder of her husband than she is of her pet newt; she can’t keep house (everything she cooks tastes of soap); and she mistakes morning sickness for the aftereffects of a bad batch of strawberries. England is in the middle of the Great Depression, and the money Sophia makes from the occasional modeling gig doesn’t make up for her husband’s indifference to paying the rent. Predictably, the marriage falters; not so predictably, Sophia’s artlessness will be the very thing that turns her life around.
A Christmas Mourning
Author: Laura Bradford
Publisher: Beyond The Page
ISBN: 1940846684
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Claire Weatherly has come to respect how the Amish of Heavenly, Pennsylvania, value tradition. But not all traditions are necessarily quaint. When a decades-old mystery threatens the well-being of local police detective Jakob Fisher, she’ll pit herself against a community rooted in the past so that he can get on with his future. When Claire decides to visit the one-room schoolhouse Jakob attended as a young Amish boy, she’s puzzled by his refusal to go along too. As Jakob tells his story, Claire is stunned and saddened by the heartbreaking tale of a childhood mistake that led to the mysterious disappearance of a precious family artifact—and signaled the first break between Jakob and his mother, made all the more painful now that he’s been shunned by the family and community he loves. Knowing there’s only one way to help heal the irreparable wound that continues to haunt Jakob, Claire sets off to follow the trail of the missing heirloom, never suspecting that it will lead her to Jakob’s oldest friend, a long-ago Christmas secret, and an enduring truth about family, love, and the power of forgiveness. Praise for the National Bestselling Amish Mysteries “The best cozy mystery debut I’ve read this year.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben “Delightful . . . Well-portrayed characters and authentic Amish lore make this a memorable read.” —Publishers Weekly “A fascinating cozy that showcases the culture of the people.” —Gumshoe Review “Bradford’s characters are some of the best developed, most interesting ones I’ve come across in a cozy mystery.” —Lesa’s Book Critiques
Publisher: Beyond The Page
ISBN: 1940846684
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Claire Weatherly has come to respect how the Amish of Heavenly, Pennsylvania, value tradition. But not all traditions are necessarily quaint. When a decades-old mystery threatens the well-being of local police detective Jakob Fisher, she’ll pit herself against a community rooted in the past so that he can get on with his future. When Claire decides to visit the one-room schoolhouse Jakob attended as a young Amish boy, she’s puzzled by his refusal to go along too. As Jakob tells his story, Claire is stunned and saddened by the heartbreaking tale of a childhood mistake that led to the mysterious disappearance of a precious family artifact—and signaled the first break between Jakob and his mother, made all the more painful now that he’s been shunned by the family and community he loves. Knowing there’s only one way to help heal the irreparable wound that continues to haunt Jakob, Claire sets off to follow the trail of the missing heirloom, never suspecting that it will lead her to Jakob’s oldest friend, a long-ago Christmas secret, and an enduring truth about family, love, and the power of forgiveness. Praise for the National Bestselling Amish Mysteries “The best cozy mystery debut I’ve read this year.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben “Delightful . . . Well-portrayed characters and authentic Amish lore make this a memorable read.” —Publishers Weekly “A fascinating cozy that showcases the culture of the people.” —Gumshoe Review “Bradford’s characters are some of the best developed, most interesting ones I’ve come across in a cozy mystery.” —Lesa’s Book Critiques
The Living Church
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Languages : en
Pages : 626
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Spoon
Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1484724011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Meet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1484724011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Meet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon? A book for all ages, Spoon serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special.
The Knights Before Christmas
Author: Joan Holub
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805099328
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
"'Twas December 24th, and three brave knights were just settling in for the night when out on the drawbridge, there arose such a clatter! The knights try everything to get rid of this unknown invader (Santa Claus!), a red and white knight with a fleet of dragons"--
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805099328
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
"'Twas December 24th, and three brave knights were just settling in for the night when out on the drawbridge, there arose such a clatter! The knights try everything to get rid of this unknown invader (Santa Claus!), a red and white knight with a fleet of dragons"--
Seven Spoons
Author: Tara O'Brady
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607746387
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
The much-anticipated debut from the author behind the popular food blog Seven Spoons, featuring distinctive, crowd-pleasing recipes; engaging, writerly essays; and the same stunning photography that has earned her website a devoted following. Tara O'Brady was one of the earliest food bloggers to enter the scene, and now, more than ten years after she first started Seven Spoons, she has become one of the most highly regarded and unique voices in the culinary arena. In her debut cookbook, Seven Spoons, O'Brady shares stories and recipes from her Canadian home--fresh, ingredient-driven food that is easy to make yet refined. Recipes like Roasted Carrots with Dukkah and Harissa Mayonnaise, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gremolata, and Plum Macaroon Cake are wholesome, hearty, and showcase the myriad culinary influences at work in O'Brady's kitchen. Her evocative writing and gorgeously simple, elegant photography has earned her accolades from Saveur magazine, the Daily Mail, and more. Impeccable food photography and a lavish package round out this beautiful, personal collection.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607746387
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
The much-anticipated debut from the author behind the popular food blog Seven Spoons, featuring distinctive, crowd-pleasing recipes; engaging, writerly essays; and the same stunning photography that has earned her website a devoted following. Tara O'Brady was one of the earliest food bloggers to enter the scene, and now, more than ten years after she first started Seven Spoons, she has become one of the most highly regarded and unique voices in the culinary arena. In her debut cookbook, Seven Spoons, O'Brady shares stories and recipes from her Canadian home--fresh, ingredient-driven food that is easy to make yet refined. Recipes like Roasted Carrots with Dukkah and Harissa Mayonnaise, Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gremolata, and Plum Macaroon Cake are wholesome, hearty, and showcase the myriad culinary influences at work in O'Brady's kitchen. Her evocative writing and gorgeously simple, elegant photography has earned her accolades from Saveur magazine, the Daily Mail, and more. Impeccable food photography and a lavish package round out this beautiful, personal collection.