In Lets Eat, Tom Parker Bowles gives us more than 140 of his kitchen staples; the dishes he cooks day in, day out. This is home cooking at its best; Fish Pie, Shoulder of Lamb with Pommes Boulanger, Noodle Soup, Treacle Tart; all shamelessly indulgent, but straightforward to prepare and affordable. Accompanied by beautiful photographs by Cristian Barnett.

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In an erotic new contemporary cowboy romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Anne Marsh, wealthy rancher and former SEAL Angel Mendoza goes head to heart with the one woman he could never forget. "I warned her once-I don't give warnings twice-that if she ever came back when she was grown up, she'd be mine. She flipped me off and told me I wasn't the boss of her. She was playing with fire and she knew it, but she also thought she was safe. Off-limits. Taboo. She hadn't figured out that the only rules I played by were my own." ~ Angel Mendoza When I come home to Lonesome, California, I'm expecting to inherit a house and a fresh start on my crappy life-not a hard-eyed cowboy. Angel Mendoza is more devil than saint. He's also richer than God and a sexy asshole to boot. I have no business wanting to get close to him. He's got a few plans of his own, too-like getting into my bed and my body. Heart optional. Angel's need for total control in bed shocks and thrills me, but giving in and letting go isn't easy. Despite everything he owns-the land, the vast wealth, the loyal cowboys who run his cattle-Angel is tormented by demons. He'll give me his body, but never his secrets… or his heart.

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Young professor Ainsley Shaner has a new job at a new university and a secret past she must hide. But when she confronts two star football players about their cheating, they turn the tables on her and reveal that they know all about her sordid, steamy history. In order to protect her secret, she'll have to strip bare and submit to the two demanding college studs. Will she be able to give the boys everything they demand? And when her sexy past catches up with her, will she ever want to stop ExcerptWhen Brad tossed the pictures onto my desk with a shit-eating grin, it took me a moment to realize what they were: photos of me, from years ago, at a sex club."What? Where-?" I stammered. My fury evaporated in an instant, replaced with mounting panic. I snatched up the pile and leafed through them. Brad and Danny stifled laughter, but gave me time to let it all sink in. They were low quality printouts from some website, and my hair was a different color and length now than it was when these were taken, but the woman was definitely me. When I was in grad school, I was far more wild, and my then boyfriend and I went to a local sex club a couple times. They had a strict no camera policy, but obviously someone broke the rules. The top picture, while the most innocent of the bunch, was still plenty incriminating; it was of me, wearing a tight corset and a skirt so short it didn't even hide my lacy panties, dancing between two men who had their hands all over me. They progressed from there, with me wearing less and less, and doing more and more. In the last one, I was wearing nothing but a collar and a leash, blowing my boyfriend while a stranger held the leash and took me from behind, thrusting his glistening cock deep into my pussy. Despite my panic at learning these photos were floating out in public somewhere, I was surprised at how turned on I was. These nights in the club were incredibly exciting, but I left that part of my life behind me when I moved out here for this job. A

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I was born and brought up in Kenya during the struggle for independence from the colonial rule. This book is about the trials and tribulations that took place during those difficult years. It is also about the cultural changes that the African families endured in that period, but where everyone looked out for each other. My family moved away from the village into the new emerging cosmopolitan towns and a new way of life where there was the merging of cultures from all over the world. This move meant losing some of their cultural identity process but on a positive note, led to their embracing in the activities found in the brave new world. My story is a personal journey that started with humble beginnings on the slopes of Mount Kenya with the euphoria and excitement that accompanied the freedom from the British rule. It is about growing up during the transitional years of post colonial Kenya and taking advantage of the many opportunities and challenges of a new nation and doing whatever was necessary to enable me to reach my goals and to find my identity and role in the new found freedom and independence.

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With this three-step personalized at-home peel, you can have perfectly smooth, balanced skin that looks visibly younger, clearer and more radiant. The My Personal Peel System kit allows you to customize and fine-tune a professional treatment according to your own skin's concerns and changing needs, all while renewing overall skin texture and appearance. Kit Includes: Power Peel Pads 20 pads Firming Anti-wrinkle Booster, .3 fl ozExtra Clear Booster, .3 fl ozBrightening Booster, .3 fl ozPost-Peel Restorer, .3 fl ozFeatures and Benefits: Want to target difficult skin concerns at the same time (such as oily t-zone, discolored sun damage and wrinkles).Want to balance skin that changes with seasons, environment, diet, stress and hormones. Like the convenience of an at-home treatment that delivers professional results. Want to easily upgrade your daily regimen with a weekly treatment that does it all. Have combination, oily or dry skin that is non-sensitive.

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In 2013, comedian Max Dickins wasn't sure of very much in life, but he did know one thing for certain: his life was excruciatingly and mind-numbingly boring. He was heartbroken and desperate to shake things up. That's when he found Groupon. What started as a gateway to some new experiences snowballed into a limitless Narnia of discounted possibility. His insatiable desire to try out new experiences was accompanied by only one rule: he wasn't allowed to turn anything down. Over the course of 18 months, Max did a new Groupon deal every week, charting his experiences along the way: he changed his name, became a Lord, moonlighted as a beekeeper, trekked with alpacas, underwent a colonic irrigation and ultrasound scan, and even convinced Groupon to sell a date with him on their site. They sold 1,000.From a deep rut, he emerged a better man, resuscitated by the oxygen of new experience. My Groupon Adventure is a hilarious and uplifting account of these experiences and what can happen when you inject a healthy dose of spontaneity into your life. It's a book about opening yourself - and sometimes parts of your body - up to new experiences, and ultimately choosing the life you want for yourself.

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My word, it just gets worse and worse doesn't it? Collapsing banks, collapsing countries, massive government cuts, rising debt, inflation and the possibility of a double dip. It's amid all this uncertainty that the already embattled modern man needs the best advice he can get about how to be the best he can. Keep Calm for Chaps offers the same pearls of life wisdom as Keep Calm and Carry On especially for males at their wits' end. A pocket bible for today's man. 'Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway' John Wayne 'A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials' Lucius Annaeus Seneca 'When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her' Sacha Guitry 'Rule number one is, don't sweat the small stuff. Rule number two is, it's all small stuff' Robert Eliot 'If you think your boss is stupid, remember: you wouldn't have a job if he was any smarter' Albert A Grant

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All three plays The Zoo Story, The Death of Bessie Smith and The American Dream are Edward Albee's early plays in which he points out the deplorable state of the American society. Albee's way of writing is provocative because his ultimate goal is to shock his audience. At the same time he wants to amuse the viewers with dialogues that are governed by sarcasm and irony. He writes in the preface of the play The American Dream: 'Is the play offensive? I certainly hope so; it was my intention to offend- as well as amuse and entertain.' (p.14) Thus his plays manages to confront the audience with the harsh reality of life and the problems of modern society. In The Zoo Story a clash of two different representatives of the modern American society takes place and ends up in an accidental manslaughter. In The Death of Bessie Smith the audience faces a society ruled by hatred, racism and frustration. The third play which is going to be examined closely in this paper is The American Dream, a sad portrait of an American family craving for something to replace the emptiness they find themselves in. This paper will examine the social criticism in these three plays which were written between 1958 and 1960 in order to find common topics and critical issues which were present at that particular time, and are still relevant today. The topics that are going to be analyzed are the outcasts of the society and their treatment by the members of the establishment, the lack of communication and growing violence as a result of it and finally the artificial values of the modern society and the constantly present hypocrisy and double standard. As Edward Albee sums it up: The play [The American Dream] is an examination of the American scene, an attack on the substitution of artificial for real values in our society, a condemnation of complacency, it is a stand against the fiction that everything in this slipping land of ours is peachy-keen. (p. 13-14)

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There, I think I have everything in that I'll need at Oak Farm. "Everything! Good gracious, Ruth, how quickly you pack! Why, I've oceans and oceans of things yet to go into my trunk! Oh, there are my scout shoes. I've been looking everywhere for them. I'll need them if I do any hiking in those war scenes," and Alice DeVere dived under a pile of clothing, bringing to light a muddy, but comfortable, pair of walking shoes. "I don't know what I'd do without them," she murmured. "Alice!" cried Ruth, her sister, and the shocked tone of her voice made the younger girl look up quickly from the contemplation of the shoes. "Why, what have I done now?" came in rather injured accents. "I'm sure I didn't use any slang; and as for not having all my things packed as quickly as you, why, Ruth, my dear, you must remember that you are an exception-the one that proves the rule.

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With Charactered Pieces, Caleb J. Ross presents a varied world of familial discord, one where a dead fetus evokes more compassion than its mother ("Charactered Pieces"); where two brothers offer the destruction of a family legacy as a birthday gift for their aging father ("My Family's Rule"); where one brother's love of Holocaust documentaries pushes his family through the aftermath of his assumed suicide ("The Camp").Charactered Pieces peels away the superficial armor of public life to reveal the flaws beneath and treats those perceived weaknesses not as hidden sources of pain but as reasons to celebrate life.

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When their high-school-aged, punk, runaway daughter is found hosting a Jersey Shore hotel party, Rossi's parents feel they have no other choice: they ship her off to live with a Chasidic rabbi in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Within the confines of this restrictive culture, Rossi's big city dreams take root. Once she makes her way to Manhattan, Rossi's passion for cooking, which first began as a revolt against the microwave, becomes her life mission. The Raging Skillet is one woman's story of cooking her way through some of the most unlikely kitchens in New York City-at a "beach" in Tribeca, an East Village supper club, and a makeshift grill at ground zero in the days immediately following 9/11. Forever writing her own rules, Rossi ends up becoming the owner of one of the most sought-after catering companies in the city. This heartfelt, gritty, and hilarious memoir shows us how the creativity of the kitchen allows us to give a nod to where we come from, while simultaneously expressing everything that we are. Includes unpretentious recipes for real people everywhere. Rossi is the owner and executive chef of The Raging Skillet, described as a "rebel anti-caterer" by the New York Times. Rossi has written for many publications, including Bust, the Daily News, the New York Post, the Huffington Post, Time Out New York, and McSweeney's. She is the host of a long-running radio show in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

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Author's Preface "The reason for writing this book was to share personal information, experiences and solutions from those who are now working through committed relationships, along with research and conversations with others who also have been in committed relationships. When making the decision to enter into a commitment with another person, it should never be taken lightly or made hastily. It is too serious of an undertaking to be based solely on emotions. Most of us would not marry another person without giving it serious consideration; why would you think of making a similar type of commitment without giving it the same amount of common sense reflection?" To me, the most important way to start the conversation about the dos and don'ts of a committed relationship is to say that you don't have to believe everything you read in this book, but you might learn something if you do. Take this advice as just relationship information. Everyone's relationship is different and what matters to one person may not be important to another. Still, there are some general dos and don'ts outlined in chapters of this book that may prove very valuable when considering whether or not to enter a committed relationship. There's always an exception to the rule. For example, things you shouldn't tell your partner: "My mother thinks you're getting fat." Or "Actually, I think Scarlett Johansson/Chris Hemsworth/Tyra Banks/Chris Evans/ Diego Boneta/Kate Upton/Denzel Washington/Sofia Vergara is way, way hotter than you." You should use common sense concerning things that harm the relationship. Both parties should discuss past relationships. It may create doubt in their relationship during the beginning, until they get to know each other, but I feel it is best to start with a clean slate. Tolerance, honesty, communication, sex, faith, commitment, family, temptation, politics, finances and friends all influence how long and strong a committed relationship will be. I know from personal exper

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In my own prose I call it an ex-bum's desperate gambit. It is a collection of my newbie poetry, and whoever needs academic rules or finesse shouldn't purchase it. Still I did win some minor awards, and my insights and ways to reflect experiences or create fiction do outmatch other startup upstarts. My main themes revolve around: Streetwise, Insights and Life-Experiences, Relationships & Special Women, Fantasy Roleplaying or Urban Horror. I blend nonfiction with the fiction which made mehandle it, or to which real life inspired me. What is in it: Comments, training poems, my presented cinquain, my acrostic poetry, and some former contest poems.

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So a guy or a gal walks into a bar and orders a. what? A Belgian lambic? A German Hefeweizen? An American barley wine? Today, with thousands of beers being made in the U.S. and many, many imported ales and lagers available at taverns and retailers, the once-simple decision to have a beer may feel a little like drowning. Drinkology Beer to the rescue. James Waller's new book is written especially for beer lovers who have no idea what "sparge" or "IBU" might mean. After covering the basics of brewing, Waller provides an informative, witty, and accessible compendium of the globe's beer styles, ranging from Abbey Ale to Zwickel. With special features including a roundup of "beer culture" (such as beer songs and movies about beer), notes on touring breweries, and a selection of beer-cocktail recipes and food dishes you can make with beer, Drinkology Beer is a beer book completely unlike any other. Praise for Drinkology Beer:"If you need a little beer brush-up, or know someone who does, Drinkology Beer is one of the most fun educational beverage reads we've had in years."-LA Weekly "The budding beer aficionado in your life will smile when you hand him a gift-wrapped copy of James Waller's Drinkology Beer: A Book About the Brew." -Richmond Times-Dispatch "I've been writing about beer for twenty years, so I know a bit about the subject, yet I learn something new every time I open this book. James Waller set out to write for the absolute novice and, in doing so, he reminds us experts that we can all stand to brush up on the basics." -John Foyston, MIX magazine "You almost never get a writer as entertaining as Waller, who is so gifted that he could probably make a textbook on plumbing a scintillating read." -Austin Chronicle

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Tilt saves drinks and food from dilution, and insures purity of flavor! A simple design with chilling technology that preserves the full flavor and lasts far longer than cubed ice, Tilt is made from food-grade stainless steel and has a non-toxic medical grade freezer gel inside. Simply store Tilt in the freezer and give any drink, punch, cold soup, or dip a lasting chill without compromise! Keep your fingers out of your food and drink, as Tilt can be picked up with the included stainless steel retreival hook which is cleverly disguised as a cocktail stirrer and garnish stick. When not in use, Tilt can be stored in the freezer in the included stand. Materials: Stainless Steel, Non-Toxic Medical Grade Freezer Gel, Polypropylene. Assembled Dimensions: 2.75" L x 2.1" W x 2.75" H (each). Weight: 0.6 lbs (both).

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Pour your favorite beverage in and enjoyGCoas long as you like! Soak the tumbler under water or a running tap for a minute to activate the cooling effect Tumbler stays cooler than the ambient temperature Chalkboard finish on the outside lets you personalize your tumbler Made with food-safe ceramics Dishwasher safe Includes two 12.9 fl oz (0.568L) tumblers Designed for Magisso by Simon Stevens Red Dot Award 2015 winner A better way to enjoy a cold one. Magisso COOL-ID Tumblers let you keep your favorite beer or drink colder, longerGCoeven on the hottest days! Just hold the tumbler under water or a running tap for a minute to start the cooling effect, fill with your beverage of choice, and enjoy! The COOL-ID Tumbler will be cooler than the ambient temperature, and itll stay cold for hour so you can keep the beer flowing. Plus, it stands out from the crowd, and you can stand out as well by personalizing your tumbler with a touch of chalk and creativity. Enjoy colder drinks this summer. Order your Magisso COOL-ID Tumbler 2-Pack from Brookstone today!

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Ranging from the simple to the sumptuous, here are over 200 recipes for modern Americans inspired by dishes and beverages the authors discovered in cookbooks, family journals, and notebooks of 150 to 250 years ago. Did you know that breakfast in the eighteenth century was typically a mug of beer and some mush and molasses, invariably taken on the run? That settlers enjoyed highly spiced foods and the taste of slightly spoiled meat? Or that, at first, Colonists didn't understand how to make tea and instead stewed the tea leaves in butter, threw out what liquid collected, and munched on the leaves? These peculiar facts precede tried and tested recipes, some of which include: Cold grapefruit soup Tweedy family steak and kidney pie Madras artichokes Sour rabbit and potato dumplings Apple-shrimp curry Pumpkin chiffon pie Lemon flummery And much more Each chapter of recipes is introduced with accounts of how early Americans breakfasted, dined, drank, and entertained. The illustrations of utensils, tankards, porringers, and pots used in the early days are drawn from actual objects in major private and public collections of early Americana and make Colonial Cooking a great resource for American history enthusiasts.

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Following on from the success of the first Gourmet Express book, Ainsley is back with a new collection of simple and sensational dishes that are designed for those who love good food, but dont have time to follow long and complicated recipes. Whether you need fresh ideas for family meals, or are having friends round for an informal supper, there are recipes here to suit every occasion. For a quick and delicious weekend brunch how about trying Ainsleys Pancetta Hash Browns? Or get the morning off to a healthy start with a Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie. Starters include Crispy Noodle-wrapped Prawns with Rice-wine Dipping Sauce and the delicious Hot Bloody Mary Soup. For the main course, Ainsley has a whole host of suggestions from Fresh Charred Tuna Steak with Salsa Verde, to the warming Clares Winter-vegetable Cobbler. And for the perfect end to a fabulous menu, Ainsleys ideas include scrumptious desserts such as Six-minute Soft-centred Chocolate Puddings and Cranberry and Pomegranate Jellies. Complete with over 40 stunning full-colour photographs, Gourmet Express 2 is guaranteed to show that you too can produce fabulous food without spending hours in the kitchen.

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On a spring morning in 1903, Major-General Sir Hector Macdonald, one of Britain's greatest military heroes, took his life in a hotel room in Paris. A few days later he was buried hastily in an Edinburgh cemetary as his fellow countrymen tried to come to terms with the fact that one of Scotland's most famous soldiers had ended his life rather than face charges against his character. The suicide and its aftermath created a national scandal and one which still reverberates long after those dramatic events - it is now clear that the official files dealing with his case, the papers of the Judge Advocate have been destroyed. Macdonald or 'Fighting Mac' as he was known to an adoring public, was no ordinary soldier. A crofter's son who had risen from the ranks in the Victorian army, he covered himself with glory during a long and successful military career and in 1898 was widely acknowledged as the true hero of the Battle of Omdurman, which cemented British Imperial rule in Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. Everything lay at his feet - a knighthood, honours, the respect of fellow generals such as Roberts and Kitchener - but Macdonald's career came to a shocking full stop when he stood accused of homosexuality and was ordered to face a court martial. Unable to come to terms with the disgrace, he committed suicide. That should have been the end of his story but so powerful was the myth created by Fighting Mac that people refused to believe he was dead. Soon rumours were circulating that Macdonald had faked his death and had adopted the persona of a prominent Prussian officer, the future Field Marshal August con Mackensen, one of Germany's great leaders during the First World War. FIGHTING MAC tells the true story behind his disgrace and sheds new light on the myths.

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Troy and Carter had a plan. Go to a club. Find a beautiful girl to become their Queen. Seduce her and have her begging for more, so she never wanted to leave. That was great in theory, but finding the perfect girl, was not that easy, until they saw Sam. She had long blonde hair, double D breasts and recently single. She was perfect, but if she was to be their queen, she had to take the two of them together. Sam had never had two men at once, will their demands be too hot to handleA sneak peak inside: Carter got up moved moved closer to her. "There's only one rule, Samantha. No touching. This is simply a rule that you don't break."Samantha turned to Troy and he was snickering, a gleam in his eyes. "Kneel on the bed Samantha." Troy said. Samantha kneeled and nervously waited there. Carter looked at Troy. "Rock…paper…scissors for choice?" Carter asked. Samantha's jaw dropped. Was he serious? They were going to play a game to decide who got front and who got back? Sure enough the two men played the game and Troy was the winner. He seemed all too eager to make his choice. "Carter, my man, you've had your share facing her. It's my turn.

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