One Taste


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As one who has written extensively about the interior life, meditation, and psychotherapy, Ken Wilber naturally arouses the curiosity of his readers. People wonder about his meditation practice, his schedule of reading and writing, and assorted details of his personal life. In response to this curiosity, this diary of a year in the life of Ken Wilber offers an unprecedented entree into his private world - as well as a further exploration into his essential thought on the perennial philosophy.




Taste and See


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Join Margaret Feinberg, one of America's most beloved teachers and writers, as she sets out on a remarkable journey to unearth God's perspective on food. What you discover will forever change the way you read the Bible--and approach every meal. This groundbreaking book provides a culinary exploration of Scripture. You'll descend 400 feet below ground into the frosty white caverns of a salt mine, fish on the Sea of Galilee, bake fresh matzo at Yale University, ferry to a remote island in Croatia to harvest olives, spend time with a Texas butcher known as "the meat apostle," and wander a California farm with one of the world's premier fig farmers. With each stop, Margaret asks, "How do you read these Scriptures, not as theologians, but in light of what you do every day?" Taste and See teaches us that: As we break bread, we find the satisfaction of our deepest hungers in the community our souls crave As we share our lives, we taste and see God's fruitfulness When we're tempted to lose heart--and we all will be--we find courage in listening to and participating in stories of God's rescuing ways In the midst of a busy life, we can all create space to taste and see God's goodness Taste and See is a delicious read that includes dozens of recipes for those who, like Margaret, believe some of life's richest moments are spent savoring a meal with those you love. See you around the table! Praise for Taste and See: "Margaret Feinberg's appetite for the feast of His grace makes you hunger for more of a fulfilling life. Read and taste the richest food for the soul!" --Ann Voskamp, bestselling author of WayMaker and One Thousand Gifts "Margaret is a storyteller who never ceases to see the beauty of the world around us. If you love God, good food, and life around the table, this book will take you on an unforgettable culinary journey through the Bible." --Jennie Allen, bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head and founder of IF:Gathering




Yum!


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Discusses the sense of taste and how it affects the body.




Drink This


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Ever been baffled by a wine list, stood perplexed before endless racks of bottles at the liquor store, or ordered an overpriced bottle out of fear of the scathing judgment of a restaurant sommelier? Before she became a James Beard Award—winning food and wine writer, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl experienced all these things. Now she presents a handy guide that will show you how to stop being overwhelmed and intimidated, how to discover, respect, and enjoy your own personal taste, and how to be whatever kind of wine person you want to be, from budding connoisseur to someone who simply gets wine you like every time you buy a bottle. Refreshingly simple, irreverent, and witty, Drink This explains all the insider stuff that wine critics assume you know. It will teach you how to taste and savor wine, alone, with a friend, or with a group. And perhaps most important, this book gives you the tools to learn the only thing that really matters about wine: namely, figuring out what you like. Grumdahl draws on her own experience and savvy and interviews some of the world’s most renowned critics, winemakers, and chefs, including Robert M. Parker, Jr., Paul Draper, and Thomas Keller, who share their wisdom about everything from pairing food and wine to the inside scoop on what wine scores and reviews really mean. Readers will learn how to master tasting techniques and understand the winemaking process from soil to cellar. Drink This also reveals how to get your money’s worth out of wine without spending all you’ve got. At last there’s a reason for wary wine lovers to raise a glass in celebration. Savor the insider’s viewpoint and straight talk of Drink This, and watch your intimidation of wine transform into well-grounded, unshakeable confidence.




Surfacing


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The more marine biologist Corrie Duval learns about the mysterious sea creatures she discovered, the more questions she has. Where are the creatures coming from? How are they related? And what is Zeballos Artino hiding? Zeb wishes he had the answers to Corrie’s questions, but there is so much he can’t say, and even more that he doesn’t know himself. The glimpse of the woman in the water plagues him with riddles he can’t decipher, and his late father’s translated notebook provides frustrating clues. But when Zeb discovers someone attracting mysterious creatures with the same sonar device installed on his own boat, he and Corrie must race to uncover the truth before the world of the creatures is exposed.




Unleashed


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Purse designer Jessie Beane has some bad habits when it comes to men. So she's going to boost her sexual karma— by indulging in an extra-naughty, one-night stand? Detective Rick Marshall is the perfect candidate—a hot cop with a creative and insatiable libido. Unfortunately, Jessie's poor excuse of an ex uses the opportunity to rob Jessie's apartment and steal Rick's car…with key evidence in the trunk! Jessie and Rick don't have time to waste…. They need to find that car now. And if spending time together gives them the chance to unleash their voracious appetite for each other, then they'll be certain to enjoy every salacious minute….




Eudora Welty


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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty's writing and photography were the subject of more than one thousand reviews, of which over two hundred are collected here. From the first, reviewers loved Welty's language and disparaged her lack of plot. Their eager anticipation for the next book is rarely diminished by the shock of reading entirely different styles of writing. Her work was admired even as it challenged its readers. The reviews selected for reprinting here represent the diversity of Welty's reception and assessment. Reviews from small towns, urban centers, noted fiction writers, professional reviewers, academics, and everyday readers are included. The comments of reviewing rivals such as the New York Times and the New York Herald Tribune, Nation and New Yorker, when read side by side, reveal the nuances both of the reviewers and of the work of this important Southern writer.




Pieces of Me


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Pieces of Me is a first collection of poems and thoughts for poet Diane Beache. She provides an eclectic view of daily struggles with life and love.




Out of Breath


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Lies. Betrayal. Deceit. Welcome to Brookhaven, where nothing is ever what it seems... Don't miss this brand-new small-town mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Morgan James. A carefree day on the lake turns deadly when a boater dislodges the skeletal remains of a woman from her watery grave. Nearly thirty years ago Misty Collins vanished from her home in the middle of the day, leaving nothing behind but a note. Everyone assumed she’d run away, but the truth is far more sinister… The deeper he delves into her mysterious disappearance, the more Lieutenant Campbell McCoy uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal that stretches back decades, ensnaring both past and present. As secrets come to light, each revelation brings him closer to a dangerous adversary who will stop at nothing to protect their hidden past. When a young local woman is abducted, Cam must unravel the truth before the lake claims another victim. Because her next breath may be her last… Don’t miss the other books in the Secrets of Brookhaven Series! Out of Sight Out of Breath Out of Time




Baptism of Fire


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BAPTISM OF FIRE is a turbulent family drama and highly charged love story set in Cuba in 1956-1960 against the backdrop of Fidel Castro's revolution.