Popcorn Cleans Up


Book Description

Popcorn was not known to the world until the discovery of the Americas. Nowhere in history can one suggest that corn and popped corn were ever planted by or known to any people of the globe before America was discovered. Popcorn enjoys the privilege of being the subject of more books and literature than any other single snack, anywhere. Almost all these books have been authored and published in the USA. The books range over recipes, stories, novels, as well as business, sociological, psychological, and technical issues. There is no place or country in the world that has developed and made so much and many memorabilia of popcorn as America and the Americans. Memorabilia has been associated with so many events, functions, and personalities. A short list includes movies, festivals, birthrates, celebrations, parks, restaurants, buildings, children games, toys, books and more. Popcorn is one of the healthiest snacks available and is, by far, the most popular snack in the USA. It is appropriate in almost all social settings and available during most sports events. The United States is credited for the vast majority of agronomic research conducted to develop new breeds, traits, and types of popcorn. The same can be said about popcorn processing, development and packaging. The United States of America is credited for being the country that has been the biggest grower, developer, processor, promoter, consumer, and exporter of popcorn. Popcorn is the American Snack.




Takedown


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Sixteen-year-old star wrestler Rowan Harper’s biggest fan is her father. But he has ALS, and his symptoms are getting worse. Saving his life will cost more money than the family has, but Rowan finds a solution. Will she risk her chances at a scholarship by competing in a lucrative, but illegal, underground MMA fight? Takedown is a high-intensity coming-of-age story about family illness and competitive combat, with lots of heart, hope, and headlocks.




Popcorn


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Sam Bear invites his friends to his house for a Halloween party and an unforeseen problem results when everyone brings popcorn to eat.




Summer Learning Bundle for Rising Sixth Graders---Week 2


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Looking for something to engage your children this summer? This packet of reading, mathematics, and critical thinking activities is a great summer collection. Help your child review key fifth grade skills while preparing for sixth grade.




Kids Learn!


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Kids Learn! is a parent-involvement resource designed to bridge the away-from-school gap in instruction with standards-based activities in reading, writing, and mathematics. The resource also: models how parents and caregivers can be more involved with their child's learning during vacations and other breaks from school reinforces information learned during the just-ended school year, while preparing students for the upcoming grade leveloffers suggestions for quick and fun family activities that will provide a rich knowledge base for students to draw upon in the coming school year




Food and Drink in American History [3 volumes]


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This three-volume encyclopedia on the history of American food and beverages serves as an ideal companion resource for social studies and American history courses, covering topics ranging from early American Indian foods to mandatory nutrition information at fast food restaurants. The expression "you are what you eat" certainly applies to Americans, not just in terms of our physical health, but also in the myriad ways that our taste preferences, eating habits, and food culture are intrinsically tied to our society and history. This standout reference work comprises two volumes containing more than 600 alphabetically arranged historical entries on American foods and beverages, as well as dozens of historical recipes for traditional American foods; and a third volume of more than 120 primary source documents. Never before has there been a reference work that coalesces this diverse range of information into a single set. The entries in this set provide information that will transform any American history research project into an engaging learning experience. Examples include explanations of how tuna fish became a staple food product for Americans, how the canning industry emerged from the Civil War, the difference between Americans and people of other countries in terms of what percentage of their income is spent on food and beverages, and how taxation on beverages like tea, rum, and whisky set off important political rebellions in U.S. history.




Group Work with Adolescents, Third Edition


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A trusted course text and professional resource, this comprehensive book delves into all aspects of planning and conducting strengths-based group work with adolescents. In an accessible, down-to-earth style, Andrew Malekoff spells out the principles of effective group practice. Extensive clinical illustrations show how successful group leaders engage teens in addressing tough issues--including violence, sexuality, prejudice, social isolation, and substance abuse--in a wide range of settings. Normative issues that adolescents face in the multiple contexts of their lives are lucidly explained. Packed with creative ideas and activities, the book helps readers develop their skills as confident, reflective practitioners. New to This Edition *Significantly revised chapters on group work essentials, school-based practice, and trauma. *Additional topics: social media and cyberbullying, expressive and animal-assisted therapies, mindfulness, adolescent brain development, and more. *Updated practice principles, information, and references. *Numerous new practice illustrations.




Demon's Delight


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Wedding bells are in the air... It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Bedlam is swamped in both snow and manic joy. Maddy and Sandy are planning a double wedding on New Year’s Eve, and they have the winter solstice ritual to plan as well. It seems like the entire town is wired on espresso, and the sheriff is up to her ears in drunken brawls and spells gone wrong. And then, a long lost love from Maddy's past shows up. Can Maddy and Aegis muddle through all the chaos to the altar? Or will Maddy's heart return to her first love, leaving Aegis stranded at the altar? Keywords: Witches, cats, cjinn, Weres, Shapeshifters, Romance, Paranormal, Ghosts, Vampires, faerie, fairy, small town, Kickass women, Badass heroine, Fun times, strange happenings, strong women, a little bit steamy, mystery, hot vampire rocker, fabulous best friends, magic romance, vampire romance, elementals, Bed and Breakfast, B&B, magical creatures, spells, spells gone awry, curses, family secrets, hauntings, friendly ghost, challenging foes, Norse, Celtic, mythology




A Cup of Comfort for Couples


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Disastrous (but hopeful!) first dates. Beyond romantic proposals. Unexpected matches. Every couple has a story to tell. This book is a collection of true stories that share the laughter, tears, hugs, and kisses of fifty wonderful couples. Featuring uplifting accounts about falling in love for the first time or finding love the second time around, from sharing special moments as a couple to overcoming bumps in relationships, this latest addition to the bestselling Cup of Comfort series celebrates love in all its forms. This heartwarming collection will feature the brightest and most touching love stories that Redbook magazine's two million readers have to offer.




Cleveland's Catalog of Cool: An Irreverent Guide to the Land


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What to do in Cleveland now that it’s gone from “The Mistake on the Lake” to “Believe Land” From polka bands to popcorn balls, the more recently bumbling Browns to the thankfully no- longer- burning river, Michael Murphy shares his Cleveland. Raised in The Land, Murphy returns to see that the quirky character of his hometown is no longer mocked, but celebrated (mostly). The city, where high cuisine used to be Manners Big Boy or the Woolworth’s lunch counter, has turned into a culinary hub with multiple James Beard Award- winning chefs. There are now boating festivals and kayaking clubs on the once polluted Cuyahoga River. Cleveland has become a place that people actually intend to visit, not just get stuck in when the airport is snowed in. Cleveland’s Catalog of Cool mixes contemporary with vintage stories and profiles of essential Clevelanders, past and present, like the well- known like Jimmy Brown and Chef Michael Symon, the late Harvey Pekar, and, of course, the most quintessential of all Clevelanders, Ghoulardi.