City Scenes, or A Peep into London by Ann and Jane Taylor offers a vivid portrayal of life in London during the early 19th century. Through the eyes of the authors, readers are given a detailed look at the bustling streets, markets, and landmarks of the city. The book is written in a way that invites young readers to explore and imagine the sights and sounds of one of the world's most vibrant cities.The story is structured around various scenes and events in London, providing both an educa...

Two James Beard-Award winners show how to unlock the secrets of the global pantry a****nd elevate all your favorite foodsMake the most succulent pot roast ever with oyster sauce. Transform a broiled salmon filet with miso. Give an irresistible kick to chicken wings with gochujang. Turn out the crunchiest French toast with panko breadcrumbs. Use Mexican chorizo to add depth to a quick skillet chili. Enliven a no-churn ice cream pie with freeze-dried berries. Impart ...

In 'Little Ann, and Other Poems,' readers are invited into the enchanting world of 19th-century verse that captures the innocence and purity of childhood. This anthology encompasses a wide range of styles, from lilting lyrical ballads to more introspective and thoughtful pieces, celebrating simplicity, virtue, and nature. The collection not only showcases the breadth of children's poetry with its rhythmic charm and evocative imagery but also transcends time and place, connecting with unive...

City Scenes; or, a peep into London presents a vivid tapestry of life in 19th-century London, capturing the multifaceted experiences and intricate textures of urban existence. This anthology deftly navigates the bustling cityscape through a diverse range of literary styles, encompassing narrative sketches, reflective essays, and lyrical vignettes. The collection's narratives illuminate the juxtaposition between the gentle beauty of everyday moments and the harsh realities faced by London's...

This volume gathers the writings of thirty-one nineteenth-century women on the stories of women in the Gospels—Mary and Martha, Anna, the Samaritan woman at the well, Herodias and Salome, Mary Magdalene, and more. Retrieving and analyzing rarely read works by Christina Rossetti, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Wordsworth, and many others, Women in the Story of Jesus illuminates the biblical text, recovers a neglected chapter of reception history, and helps us understand and apply...

Healthy, hearty, and versatile, whole and ancient grains are fast becoming staples in kitchens everywhere. In this comprehensive guide, Cooking Light Executive Food Editor and James Beard Award-winning author Ann Taylor Pittman gives readers amazing ways to make the most of ingredients such as farro, kamut, amaranth, barley, millet, einkorn, sorghum, and more.This book reinvents how we cook with grains. Ann offers recipes that have us popping and crisping them for texture, ...

This volume gathers the writings of thirty-one nineteenth-century women on the stories of women in the Gospels—Mary and Martha, Anna, the Samaritan woman at the well, Herodias and Salome, Mary Magdalene, and more. Retrieving and analyzing rarely read works by Christina Rossetti, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Wordsworth, and many others, Women in the Story of Jesus illuminates the biblical text, recovers a neglected chapter of reception history, and helps us understand and apply...

The stories of such women as Rahab, Deborah, Jael, Delilah, Jephthah's daughter, and the Levite's concubine raised thorny questions for nineteenth-century female biblical interpreters. Could a Victorian woman use her intelligence to negotiate like Rahab? Was the seemingly well-educated Deborah an appropriate role model? Or did Jephthah's daughter more correctly model a pious woman's life as she submitted to her father's vow?This unique volume gathers select writings by thirty-five n...

The stories of such women as Rahab, Deborah, Jael, Delilah, Jephthah's daughter, and the Levite's concubine raised thorny questions for nineteenth-century female biblical interpreters. Could a Victorian woman use her intelligence to negotiate like Rahab? Was the seemingly well-educated Deborah an appropriate role model? Or did Jephthah's daughter more correctly model a pious woman's life as she submitted to her father's vow?This unique volume gathers select writings by thirty-five ...

The history of women interpreters of the Bible is a neglected area of study. Marion Taylor presents a one-volume reference tool that introduces readers to a wide array of women interpreters of the Bible from the entire history of Christianity. Her research has implications for understanding biblical interpretation--especially the history of interpretation--and influencing contemporary study of women and the Bible. Contributions by 130 top scholars introduce foremothers of the faith who add...

A woman in trouble tries to change her life in a "beautifully written" novel about "the complex demands and joys and risks of all kinds of love" (Kim Edwards, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Memory Keeper's Daughter).Jo Sinclair, a single parent of four children, has fled an abusive relationship, winding up in Sea Cove, New Jersey, in front of The Breakers, a salty old hotel in the process of renovation. In this unlikely setting, Jo is...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Carpet layer job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much strong...