The bold, inspiring, and empowering new book on the possibility of modern womanhood - helping you to ditch the labels, find your voice, and reclaim your confidence. 'Ashley is a much-needed force .' Jameela Jamil ' The book I've been waiting for my whole life.' Bryony Gordon 'A smart, brave and unapologetic reclaiming of female power.' Katie Piper OBE ------- Bossy. Frigid. Spinster. Sl*t. Mumsy. Milf. Bimbo. The English language has a seemingly infinite number of judgemental and hypocritical words to describe women and their life choices. We can't win, no matter what we do. In BIMBO, Ashley James unpacks the labels that box women in, and the systems that keep them there. A fierce advocate for women's rights, whether on ITV's This Morning or online, Ashley draws on raw personal stories, cultural analysis, and sharp humour to unpack the systems that profit from women's insecurity. From 'bossy' little girls, 'tarty' teens, to mothers who 'let themselves go', and 'left-on-the-shelf' single women, Ashley asks a radical question: What if we stopped trying to be acceptable, and started being free? Bold, honest, and deeply validating, this book is a rallying cry for every woman who's ever felt too much - or not enough. This is a call to women to stop shrinking, stop competing, and start rising - together. A book to be shared, discussed, and cherished, BIMBO is the powerful and empowering must-read and a beacon of hope for a better future. Praise for BIMBO: 'Raw and gloriously unapologetic ... a rallying cry for every woman' Carol Vorderman, award-winning broadcaster and writer 'Pulls apart the issues facing the modern woman and puts them back together again with brilliantly considered thought and context. Ignore this Bimbo at your peril .' Ellie Taylor, comedian and writer ' Honest, brave and fiercely validating ' Alex Light, bestselling author of You Are Not a Before Picture ' Essential reading for every woman ' Em Clarkson, activist, presenter, and author ' Whip smart ' Red Magazine

The bold, inspiring, and empowering new book on the possibility of modern womanhood - helping you to ditch the labels, find your voice, and reclaim your confidence. 'Ashley is a much-needed force .' Jameela Jamil ' The book I've been waiting for my whole life.' Bryony Gordon 'A smart, brave and unapologetic reclaiming of female power.' Katie Piper OBE ------- Bossy. Frigid. Spinster. Sl*t. Mumsy. Milf. Bimbo. The English language has a seemingly infinite number of judgemental and hypocritical words to describe women and their life choices. We can't win, no matter what we do. In BIMBO, Ashley James unpacks the labels that box women in, and the systems that keep them there. A fierce advocate for women's rights, whether on ITV's This Morning or online, Ashley draws on raw personal stories, cultural analysis, and sharp humour to unpack the systems that profit from women's insecurity. From 'bossy' little girls, 'tarty' teens, to mothers who 'let themselves go', and 'left-on-the-shelf' single women, Ashley asks a radical question: What if we stopped trying to be acceptable, and started being free? Bold, honest, and deeply validating, this book is a rallying cry for every woman who's ever felt too much - or not enough. This is a call to women to stop shrinking, stop competing, and start rising - together. A book to be shared, discussed, and cherished, BIMBO is the powerful and empowering must-read and a beacon of hope for a better future. Praise for BIMBO: 'Raw and gloriously unapologetic ... a rallying cry for every woman' Carol Vorderman, award-winning broadcaster and writer 'Pulls apart the issues facing the modern woman and puts them back together again with brilliantly considered thought and context. Ignore this Bimbo at your peril .' Ellie Taylor, comedian and writer ' Honest, brave and fiercely validating ' Alex Light, bestselling author of You Are Not a Before Picture ' Essential reading for every woman ' Em Clarkson, activist, presenter, and author ' Whip smart ' Red Magazine

Extraordinary. It is about death, but I can think of few books which have such life. It shows us what love is.' Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing With Feathers and Lanny 'There is no one quite like Naja Marie Aidt' Valeria Luiselli 'Devastating, angry, challenging, fragmented and filled with the beautiful hope that the love we have for people continues into the world even after they're gone.' Culturefly 'Fragmented, poetic, informative and truthful, Aidt faces the greatest loss we can ever know with all the force of great elegy writers like Anne Carson and Denise Riley. Essential.' Polly Clark, author of Larchfield and Tiger _______ "I raise my glass to my eldest son. His pregnant wife and daughter are sleeping above us. Outside, the March evening is cold and clear. 'To life!' I say as the glasses clink with a delicate and pleasing sound. My mother says something to the dog. Then the phone rings. We don't answer it. Who could be calling so late on a Saturday evening?" In March 2015, Naja Marie Aidt's 25-year-old son, Carl, died in a tragic accident. When Death Takes Something From You Give It Back is about losing a child. It is about formulating a vocabulary to express the deepest kind of pain. And it's about finding a way to write about a reality invaded by grief, lessened by loss. Faced with the sudden emptiness of language, Naja finds solace in the anguish of Joan Didion, Nick Cave, C.S. Lewis, Mallarmé, Plato and other writers who have suffered the deadening impact of loss. Their torment suffuses with her own as Naja wrestles with words and contests their capacity to speak for the depths of her sorrow. This palimpsest of mourning enables Naja to turn over the pathetic, precious transience of existence and articulates her greatest fear: to forget. The insistent compulsion to reconstruct the harrowing aftermath of Carl's death keeps him painfully present, while fragmented memories, journal entries and poetry inch her closer to piecing Carl's life together. Intensely moving and quietly devastating, this is what is it to be a family, what it is to love and lose, and what it is to treasure life in spite of death's indomitable resolve.

Extraordinary. It is about death, but I can think of few books which have such life. It shows us what love is.' Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing With Feathers and Lanny 'There is no one quite like Naja Marie Aidt' Valeria Luiselli 'Devastating, angry, challenging, fragmented and filled with the beautiful hope that the love we have for people continues into the world even after they're gone.' Culturefly 'Fragmented, poetic, informative and truthful, Aidt faces the greatest loss we can ever know with all the force of great elegy writers like Anne Carson and Denise Riley. Essential.' Polly Clark, author of Larchfield and Tiger _______ "I raise my glass to my eldest son. His pregnant wife and daughter are sleeping above us. Outside, the March evening is cold and clear. 'To life!' I say as the glasses clink with a delicate and pleasing sound. My mother says something to the dog. Then the phone rings. We don't answer it. Who could be calling so late on a Saturday evening?" In March 2015, Naja Marie Aidt's 25-year-old son, Carl, died in a tragic accident. When Death Takes Something From You Give It Back is about losing a child. It is about formulating a vocabulary to express the deepest kind of pain. And it's about finding a way to write about a reality invaded by grief, lessened by loss. Faced with the sudden emptiness of language, Naja finds solace in the anguish of Joan Didion, Nick Cave, C.S. Lewis, Mallarmé, Plato and other writers who have suffered the deadening impact of loss. Their torment suffuses with her own as Naja wrestles with words and contests their capacity to speak for the depths of her sorrow. This palimpsest of mourning enables Naja to turn over the pathetic, precious transience of existence and articulates her greatest fear: to forget. The insistent compulsion to reconstruct the harrowing aftermath of Carl's death keeps him painfully present, while fragmented memories, journal entries and poetry inch her closer to piecing Carl's life together. Intensely moving and quietly devastating, this is what is it to be a family, what it is to love and lose, and what it is to treasure life in spite of death's indomitable resolve.

Improve your skills, explore new techniques, and immerse yourself in the joy of watercolor painting! Watercolor painting is a popular and satisfying art form that offers vibrant, luminous results, encourages spontaneity, and rewards creativity. Though it may present challenges for beginners, these are valuable opportunities to enhance your skills and grow as an artist.In 101 Watercolor Secrets, painter, illustrator, and teacher Anna Bucciarelli shares invaluable knowledge from years of experience. This book is packed with insights, techniques, and tips that will enhance your skills, no matter where you are on your watercolor journey. Each topic is accompanied by clear explanations, instructions, and visual examples of Anna's beautiful work.You'll learn all about: - Using Watercolor Tools: Gain a deeper understanding of papers, brushes, watercolor mediums, and other essential tools.- Color Mixing: Master hues and color mixing for greenery, skin tones, and beyond.- Building Your Palette: Curate a palette that reflects your unique style and artistic vision.- Mastering Core Techniques: Learn wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, lifting, glazing, underpainting, and more.- Overcoming Common Challenges: Learn how to avoid overpainting, control water flow, achieve crisp edges, and balance tonal values with confidence.- Painting Popular Subjects: Discover the secrets to painting flowers, birds, fur, skin tones, and white subjects like snow.- Crafting Beautiful Compositions: Explore rhythm, movement, color harmony, and other key principles to create intricate and visually stunning watercolor compositions.Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, 101 Watercolor Secrets is an indispensable resource that offers practical guidance, artistic inspiration, and a wealth of knowledge to elevate your craft.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Decoding Pigment LabelsChapter 2: Exploring Color FamiliesChapter 3: Building Your Signature PaletteChapter 4: Tools that Matter Chapter 5: Essential TechniquesChapter 6: Favorite SubjectsChapter 7: Dealing with Challenges and Common FrustrationsChapter 8: Composition SecretsChapter 9: My Favorite Tips & TricksChapter 10: Unveiling Your Potential: Strategies for Growth in Watercolor Painting

Improve your skills, explore new techniques, and immerse yourself in the joy of watercolor painting! Watercolor painting is a popular and satisfying art form that offers vibrant, luminous results, encourages spontaneity, and rewards creativity. Though it may present challenges for beginners, these are valuable opportunities to enhance your skills and grow as an artist.In 101 Watercolor Secrets, painter, illustrator, and teacher Anna Bucciarelli shares invaluable knowledge from years of experience. This book is packed with insights, techniques, and tips that will enhance your skills, no matter where you are on your watercolor journey. Each topic is accompanied by clear explanations, instructions, and visual examples of Anna's beautiful work.You'll learn all about: - Using Watercolor Tools: Gain a deeper understanding of papers, brushes, watercolor mediums, and other essential tools.- Color Mixing: Master hues and color mixing for greenery, skin tones, and beyond.- Building Your Palette: Curate a palette that reflects your unique style and artistic vision.- Mastering Core Techniques: Learn wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, lifting, glazing, underpainting, and more.- Overcoming Common Challenges: Learn how to avoid overpainting, control water flow, achieve crisp edges, and balance tonal values with confidence.- Painting Popular Subjects: Discover the secrets to painting flowers, birds, fur, skin tones, and white subjects like snow.- Crafting Beautiful Compositions: Explore rhythm, movement, color harmony, and other key principles to create intricate and visually stunning watercolor compositions.Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, 101 Watercolor Secrets is an indispensable resource that offers practical guidance, artistic inspiration, and a wealth of knowledge to elevate your craft.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Decoding Pigment LabelsChapter 2: Exploring Color FamiliesChapter 3: Building Your Signature PaletteChapter 4: Tools that Matter Chapter 5: Essential TechniquesChapter 6: Favorite SubjectsChapter 7: Dealing with Challenges and Common FrustrationsChapter 8: Composition SecretsChapter 9: My Favorite Tips & TricksChapter 10: Unveiling Your Potential: Strategies for Growth in Watercolor Painting

Designing Brand Identity Design/Business Whether you're the project manager for your company's rebrand, or you need to educate your staff or your students about brand fundamentals, Designing Brand Identity is the quintessential resource. From research to brand strategy to design execution, launch and governance, Designing Brand identity is a compendium of tools for branding success and best practices for inspiration. 3 sections: brand fundamentals, process basics, and case studies. Over 100 branding subjects, checklists, tools, and diagrams. 50 case studies that describe goals, process, strategy, solution, and results. Over 700 illustrations of brand touchpoints. More than 400 quotes from branding experts, CEOs, and design gurus. Designing Brand Identity is a comprehensive, pragmatic, and easy-to-understand resource for all brand builders--global and local. It's an essential reference for implementing an entire brand system. Carlos Martinez Onaindia Global Brand Studio Leader Deloitte Alina Wheeler explains better than anyone else what identity design is and how it functions. There's a reason this is the 5th edition of this classic. Paula Scher Partner Pentagram Designing Brand Identity is the book that first taught me how to build brands. For the past decade, it's been my blueprint for using design to impact people, culture, and business. Alex Center Design Director The Coca-Cola Company Alina Wheeler's book has helped so many people face the daunting challenge of defining their brand. Andrew Ceccon Executive Director, Marketing FS Investments If branding was a religion, Alina Wheeler would be its goddess, and Designing Brand Identity its bible. Olka Kazmierczak Founder Pop Up Grupa The 5th edition of Designing Brand Identity is the Holy Grail. This book is the professional gift you have always wanted. Jennifer Francis Director of Marketing, Communications, and Visitor Experience Louvre Abu Dhabi

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • IACP AWARD FINALIST • PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW • “The Woks of Life did something miraculous: It reconnected me to my love of Chinese food and showed me how simple it is to make my favorite dishes myself.”—KEVIN KWAN, author of Crazy Rich Asians The family behind the acclaimed blog The Woks of Life shares 100 of their favorite home-cooked and restaurant-style Chinese recipes in ”a very special book” (J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The Wok) ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: San Francisco Chronicle, Simply Recipes ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Food &, Wine, NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, Delish, Epicurious This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family’s Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and one-dish recipes covered—put them all together and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the popular blog The Woks of Life. In addition to recipes for Mini Char Siu Bao, Spicy Beef Biang Biang Noodles, Cantonese Pork Belly Fried Rice, and Salt-and-Pepper Fried Oyster Mushrooms, there are also helpful tips and tricks throughout, including an elaborate rundown of the Chinese pantry, explanations of essential tools (including the all-important wok), and insight on game-changing Chinese cooking secrets like how to “velvet” meat to make it extra tender and juicy. Whether you’re new to Chinese cooking or if your pantry is always stocked with bean paste and chili oil, you’ll find lots of inspiration and trustworthy recipes that will become a part of your family story, too.

I discover there is always something interesting in every story I read and reread with my students. That something may be hidden. It takes not only expertise, but also love and sensitivity to direct children's mind into capturing the special moment. From there we may take their hands and guide them till their inquisitiveness is well aroused to pushing them into venture on their own through the wonderful avenues of reading. I questioned my heart, "Why not let kids tag along the time of the journey that stirred up your crave while leading you to the sources, reading and writing?" The answer came out in the form of a personal narrative, It's a Deer Story followed by two poetry links, The Old House and Prancing About. These accounts portray kids, unsatisfied vagabond mind, sitting in a classroom, or even parents at home stocked between budding dreams and every day house chores. It's a Deer Story shows how reading opened up to this reluctant little girl. I have met so many halfhearted readers like Michele! Identifying with the characters a youngster is reading about is essential to a youngster. That helps boost up his self-esteem while infusing into him a sense of emulation. For comprehension to be enlightened, the materials at hand have to sparkle. Use these books as Teacher Read Aloud! Read them before and after any activity, especially art and writing! Conduct reading lessons with these stories for their essence will help cover all the benchmarks! Or read them for the simple pleasure of reading! They do not tell stories, they give you chances to mingle with the characters, and they open doors. Enter and let your curious eyes gulp down the lively images that are popping up while crossing the Caribbean Sea. Just travel the world on the wings of words.

Have you always wanted to learn Japanese, but you were never really sure where to start? This Japanese workbook is ideal for both adults and kids who would like to learn the basics of Hiragana, Kanji, and Katakana. The workbook takes you from A-Z, from learning the basic alphabetical script to being able to greet and converse with friends and family. I know how daunting it is to start learning a new language when there is a lot of Grammar involved, especially with a language like Japanese! That is why this book is heavily vocabulary-based with a small portion of Grammar. This was done to be able to build up your conversational fluency. This workbook is jam-packed with many self-study exercises accompanied by many images to help you remember the vocabulary presented. Additionally, I have tried my best to include the most common words used in everyday scenarios, so you can straight away feel comfortable starting a conversation with your Japanese friend! When you purchase this book, you will get: A small insight into Japanese culture and the relevance it has with the language Stroke order diagrams & mini analogies to help you remember letters once and for all! Conversational scripts so you can see how an average conversation looks like Many activities and exercises that allow you to practice your writing skills The most essential grammar sections that are necessary for beginners Transliterated Japanese, so the absolute beginner can follow along! And much more! The longer you delay starting, the longer you delay your progress...

'Maisie's knowledge of hormones changed my life... you need this book' Anna Jones 'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' The Guardian 'An informative must-read for any woman - whatever their age' Vogue online During perimenopause three quarters of women will experience symptoms such as mood changes, insomnia, hot flushes, and night sweats, but there is little in the way of evidence-based information out there to help and guide us. Perimenopause Power is the essential handbook to understanding what the hell's going on and to empower us to improve our experience of the dreaded 'change'. Maisie Hill, the highly qualified women's health expert, best-selling author of Period Power and founder of The Flow Collective, takes us through the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause, step by step, with calm positivity. In this invaluable guide she shares tips and advice to support women through the challenge of wildly fluctuating hormones. A must-read for anyone looking for a well-researched, evidenced-based book on perimenopause and menopause that gives women the information they need to address their hormonal needs. Perimenopause Power will help women to understand what's going on with their bodies and how to deal with troublesome symptoms, and share valuable insights into making it a positive and powerful experience. 'Maisie Hill helps you understand the changes in your body and psyche during the lead-up to menopause and how to handle symptoms.' Top Santé 'Maisie Hill gets rid of myths, sheds light and allows for an open, honest and much-needed conversation' Mind

Bob Dylan has always regarded himself as a songwriter: 'I am my words,' he wrote in 1964. Distilling a lifetime's passion and study, leading Dylan author, Clinton Heylin charts the development and first moments of genius of this unique artist whose songs changed the world. From his first attempts at writing, Song to Bridget, in 1957, (apparently for Brigitte Bardot) Bob Dylan always aspired to poetry, yet his role as a writer rather than a performer of his own songs is often overlooked. In over fifty years of creativity he had penned some of the most iconic, and perfect, songs in popular history. Arriving in New York in 1961, the city had an enormous impact on the young artist and, as he established himself amongst the folk clubs and artists, he would produce songs that spoke for a whole generation: Blowing in the Wind, A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall, The Times They Are a Changin', Like a Rolling Stone, and Forever Young. In Revolution in the Air Clinton Heylin recounts the story of each song as it is written, giving a full appreciation of the songs themselves as well as Dylan the emerging artist. Unlike any other book on Dylan, it charts his rise as a writer, where he gained his inspiration, the burst of energy which produced some of his most famous songs as well as the lesser known stories behind the more iconic verses. This is an essential book for anyone interested in Dylan and his place in literature. Informative, opinionated, packed with new insights and revelations, this is an instant classic.

Expecting First Time Moms Your first pregnancy is an exciting time in life! It can also be a bit terrifying. You have many questions and you don’t know what to expect. Questions like, how do you choose the right OB-GYN? What foods can you eat? What if I go into labor earlier? Every new parent goes through this. Expecting First-Time Moms is a beacon, a light in the dark to help you find your way back home. Let’s put an end to those sleepless nights. This complete guide will help you: Pick an OB-GYN that won’t make you lose your mind or tear your hair out. Morning sickness remedies that taste good and won’t make you sicker. Keep your body fit and healthy with baby-safe exercise and nutrition tips. Reveal the worst most horrifying mistakes to avoid during pregnancy. Discover the stages of labor, birthing techniques, and how to recover fast. Mindful Pregnancy for New Moms Pregnancy can be scary. Labor can give you nightmares but it’s not as scary when you’re informed. When you know exactly what’s to come, and when you’re prepared for the unexpected, everything will fall into place. That’s why this book is essential and a must have. Because it’s a compilation of expert tips and ideas to help you survive the first nine months and beyond. Inside, you’ll get your biggest deepest questions answered. If you could just read a book. Pick up the best tips, tricks, and advice to ease away the worries. Get all the best information in a single resource. Information like, what not to buy so you can save money on the essentials. Maternity clothing secrets that will make you flourish and your friends gushing about how well you look. Healthy exercises recommended by leading medical experts and gurus. How to deal with stretch marks naturally and safely! Inside this book, I’ll guide you to: Learn what I wish I knew when I was pregnant and help you skip my mistakes. Get your pregnancy off to the best start possible while avoiding morning sickness. The secrets to each trimester that you never would think of trying for a healthy pregnancy. Learn powerful pregnancy exercises and how to lose weight fast after birth. Avoid the biggest money traps and newborn pitfalls that could put you in debt for years.

Looking to Learn Japanese? It's quicker and easier when you have the right strategy... This 'Complete Series Edition' is my BEST-VALUE Japanese Workbook and has all the tools to read, write and speak Japanese! Often described as challenging, the Japanese language remains popular amongst learners. It doesn't have to be difficult, though, and that's where the 'Japanese Made Simple' series comes in - these books are designed for beginners and teach all about Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji in an easy, step-by-step way: All the 'alphabets' (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji) Pronunciation for all Japanese Writing practice with stroke order diagrams Revision, quizzes, and reading practice Detailed study sheets for more than 100+ essential kanji Useful, everyday vocabulary Fundamental grammar, verb, and particle guidance Japanese culture, honorifics, formality, and politeness DIY Flashcards and extra study tools ...and more! Learn how all the pieces come together to make the language work, starting with the essentials. Quickly memorize all the sounds for pronouncing Japanese from zero knowledge, and also how to never forget them! I'll also show you how to write each character correctly, with perfect stroke order. Not only will you master the Hiragana and Katakana scripts and your pronunciation - but on reaching Chapter 5, you will learn how Japanese Kanji work and begin unlocking all Japanese vocabulary. You can read lots of Japanese with just a fraction of the knowledge usually required for literacy. With dedicated and detailed study pages for over 100+ frequently-used kanji and their vocabulary, you will learn about all the kanji typically required for the first Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N5)! Some bonus topics along the way include: using numbers, dates and times, adjectives, colors, and more! In addition to how kanji are made and work, what they mean, and how to read or write them, I have compiled comprehensive beginner's guides to Japanese verbs, particles, and conjugation patterns that can be applied very quickly. This book will introduce you to aspects of Japanese culture that also affect how you use the language. Extra study templates towards the end of the book will ensure you reach your goals quickly - copy or cut out hundreds of flashcards, extra writing sheets, and a purpose-made Kanji study template! ¿¿¿Success with Japanese is not always about WHAT you learn, but HOW... Click 'Add to Cart' now and learn Japanese in the fastest and most intuitive way!

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • IACP AWARD FINALIST • PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW • “The Woks of Life did something miraculous: It reconnected me to my love of Chinese food and showed me how simple it is to make my favorite dishes myself.”—KEVIN KWAN, author of Crazy Rich Asians The family behind the acclaimed blog The Woks of Life shares 100 of their favorite home-cooked and restaurant-style Chinese recipes in ”a very special book” (J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The Wok) ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: San Francisco Chronicle, Simply Recipes ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Food & Wine, NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, Delish, Epicurious This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family’s Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and one-dish recipes covered—put them all together and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the popular blog The Woks of Life. In addition to recipes for Mini Char Siu Bao, Spicy Beef Biang Biang Noodles, Cantonese Pork Belly Fried Rice, and Salt-and-Pepper Fried Oyster Mushrooms, there are also helpful tips and tricks throughout, including an elaborate rundown of the Chinese pantry, explanations of essential tools (including the all-important wok), and insight on game-changing Chinese cooking secrets like how to “velvet” meat to make it extra tender and juicy. Whether you’re new to Chinese cooking or if your pantry is always stocked with bean paste and chili oil, you’ll find lots of inspiration and trustworthy recipes that will become a part of your family story, too.

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER IACP AWARD FINALIST PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW "The Woks of Life did something miraculous: It reconnected me to my love of Chinese food and showed me how simple it is to make my favorite dishes myself."-KEVIN KWAN, author of Crazy Rich Asians The family behind the acclaimed blog The Woks of Life shares 100 of their favorite home-cooked and restaurant-style Chinese recipes in "a very special book" (J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The Wok) ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: San Francisco Chronicle, Simply Recipes ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Food & Wine, NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, Delish, Epicurious This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family's Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and one-dish recipes covered-put them all together and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the popular blog The Woks of Life. In addition to recipes for Mini Char Siu Bao, Spicy Beef Biang Biang Noodles, Cantonese Pork Belly Fried Rice, and Salt-and-Pepper Fried Oyster Mushrooms, there are also helpful tips and tricks throughout, including an elaborate rundown of the Chinese pantry, explanations of essential tools (including the all-important wok), and insight on game-changing Chinese cooking secrets like how to "velvet" meat to make it extra tender and juicy. Whether you're new to Chinese cooking or if your pantry is always stocked with bean paste and chili oil, you'll find lots of inspiration and trustworthy recipes that will become a part of your family story, too.

Bob Dylan has always regarded himself as a songwriter: 'I am my words,' he wrote in 1964. Distilling a lifetime's passion and study, leading Dylan author, Clinton Heylin charts the development and first moments of genius of this unique artist whose songs changed the world. From his first attempts at writing, Song to Bridget, in 1957, (apparently for Brigitte Bardot) Bob Dylan always aspired to poetry, yet his role as a writer rather than a performer of his own songs is often overlooked. In over fifty years of creativity he had penned some of the most iconic, and perfect, songs in popular history. Arriving in New York in 1961, the city had an enormous impact on the young artist and, as he established himself amongst the folk clubs and artists, he would produce songs that spoke for a whole generation: Blowing in the Wind, A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall, The Times They Are a Changin', Like a Rolling Stone, and Forever Young. In Revolution in the Air Clinton Heylin recounts the story of each song as it is written, giving a full appreciation of the songs themselves as well as Dylan the emerging artist. Unlike any other book on Dylan, it charts his rise as a writer, where he gained his inspiration, the burst of energy which produced some of his most famous songs as well as the lesser known stories behind the more iconic verses. This is an essential book for anyone interested in Dylan and his place in literature. Informative, opinionated, packed with new insights and revelations, this is an instant classic.

Have you always wanted to learn Japanese, but you were never really sure where to start? This Japanese workbook is ideal for both adults and kids who would like to learn the basics of Hiragana, Kanji, and Katakana. The workbook takes you from A-Z, from learning the basic alphabetical script to being able to greet and converse with friends and family. I know how daunting it is to start learning a new language when there is a lot of Grammar involved, especially with a language like Japanese! That is why this book is heavily vocabulary-based with a small portion of Grammar. This was done to be able to build up your conversational fluency. This workbook is jam-packed with many self-study exercises accompanied by many images to help you remember the vocabulary presented. Additionally, I have tried my best to include the most common words used in everyday scenarios, so you can straight away feel comfortable starting a conversation with your Japanese friend! When you purchase this book, you will get: A small insight into Japanese culture and the relevance it has with the language Stroke order diagrams & mini analogies to help you remember letters once and for all! Conversational scripts so you can see how an average conversation looks like Many activities and exercises that allow you to practice your writing skills The most essential grammar sections that are necessary for beginners Transliterated Japanese, so the absolute beginner can follow along! And much more! The longer you delay starting, the longer you delay your progress...

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER IACP AWARD FINALIST PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW “The Woks of Life did something miraculous: It reconnected me to my love of Chinese food and showed me how simple it is to make my favorite dishes myself.”—KEVIN KWAN, author of Crazy Rich Asians The family behind the acclaimed blog The Woks of Life shares 100 of their favorite home-cooked and restaurant-style Chinese recipes in ”a very special book” (J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab and The Wok) ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: San Francisco Chronicle, Simply Recipes ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Food & Wine, NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, Delish, Epicurious This is the story of a family as told through food. Judy, the mom, speaks to traditional Chinese dishes and cultural backstory. Bill, the dad, worked in his family’s Chinese restaurants and will walk you through how to make a glorious Cantonese Roast Duck. Daughters Sarah and Kaitlin have your vegetable-forward and one-dish recipes covered—put them all together and you have the first cookbook from the funny and poignant family behind the popular blog The Woks of Life. In addition to recipes for Mini Char Siu Bao, Spicy Beef Biang Biang Noodles, Cantonese Pork Belly Fried Rice, and Salt-and-Pepper Fried Oyster Mushrooms, there are also helpful tips and tricks throughout, including an elaborate rundown of the Chinese pantry, explanations of essential tools (including the all-important wok), and insight on game-changing Chinese cooking secrets like how to “velvet” meat to make it extra tender and juicy. Whether you’re new to Chinese cooking or if your pantry is always stocked with bean paste and chili oil, you’ll find lots of inspiration and trustworthy recipes that will become a part of your family story, too.

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