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Firescaping your home : a manual for readiness in wildfire country / by Edwards, Adrienne L.,author.; Schleiger, Rachel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Destructive wildfires are becoming larger, hotter, and more frequent. Since 2000, an average of 7.1 million acres have burned across the US, more than double the average acreage that burned in the 1990s. At the same time, more people are choosing to live adjacent to fire-prone wildlands. There is currently no comprehensive guide to help homeowners minimize wildfire risks while optimizing the ecological integrity of wildland areas. Living in fire-prone landscapes should not mean that you must scrape all vegetation hundreds of feet away from structures. This book will empower readers to evaluate fire risks on their own property and take simple, actionable steps to mitigate them. The book will include specific recommendations, examples, and resources for planting and maintenance, making it an essential resource for western homeowners"--
Subjects: Firescaping; Firescaping; Firescaping;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Eat fat, get thin : why the fat we eat is the key to sustained weight loss and vibrant health / by Hyman, Mark,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-372) and index.Introduction -- Part I: How Did We Get Into This Big, Fat Mess? -- 1. The Demonization of Fat -- 2. Fleshing Out Our Fear of Fat -- Part II: Separating Fat From Fiction -- 3. Eating Fat Does Not Make You Fat! -- 4. The Skinny on Fats -- 5. The Surprising Truth About Fat and Heart Disease -- 6. Vegetable Oils--A Slippery Subject -- 7. Meat--Doesn't It Cause Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes? -- 8. Controversial Foods--What's Good, What's Bad? -- 9. The Bonus Benefits--Fat Makes You Smart, Sexy, and Happy -- Part III: The Eat Fat, Get Thin Plan -- 10. What Should I Eat? -- 11. About the Program -- 12. Stage 1: Lay the Foundation -- 13. Stage 2: The Eat Fat, Get Thin Plan -- 14. Stage 3: Your Transition Plan -- Part IV: Eat Fat, Get Thin Cooking And Recipes -- 15. Simple, Healthy Cooking 101 -- 16. The Recipes -- Acknowledgments -- Resources -- Notes -- Index."A revolutionary new diet program based on the latest science showing the importance of fat in weight loss and overall health. A growing body of research is debunking our fat-phobia, revealing the immense health and weight-loss benefits of a high-fat diet rich in eggs, nuts, oils, avocados, and other delicious super-foods. Hyman offers practical tools, meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists, as well as step-by-step."--
Subjects: Reducing diets.; High-protein diet.; Reducing diets;
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Healthy slow cooker cookbook, / by American Heart Association.;
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Electric cooking, Slow.; Low-cholesterol diet; Low-fat diet; Salt-free diet;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Gardener Scott's guide to raised bed gardening / by Wilson, Scott A.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Imagine growing thriving vegetable plants, fragrant herb gardens, robust perennials and stunning annuals. It's time to think inside the box--one that's filled with good-quality soil teeming with beneficial soil organisms, that is. Raised bed gardening is a wildly popular method that gardeners everywhere can take advantage of, no matter your space or the quality of your native soil. Raised bed gardening has numerous benefits for both the beginner and expert gardener, but chief among those is the ability to build the best soil for your plants. Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening is a no-fuss, step-by-step guide to planning, building and growing in your first raised bed. With his signature approachable, easy-to-follow style, YouTube's Gardener Scott shepherds you through every stage of creating a thriving, productive raised bed garden--from the crucial planning phases where you'll consider the design and how you're going to use your raised bed, to building your first raised bed, filling it with soil and growing your dream garden"--
Subjects: Beds (Gardens); Gardening.; Raised bed gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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My left foot [videorecording] / by Bernstein, Elmer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Brown, Christy,1932-1981.My left foot.; Connaughton, Shane,screenwriter.; Cusack, Cyril,1910-1993,actor.; Day-Lewis, Daniel,actor.; Dunbar, Adrian,1958-actor.; Fricker, Brenda,actor.; McAnally, Ray,actor.; McCabe, Ruth,actor.; O'Conor, Hugh,1975-actor.; Pearson, Noel,film producer.; Shaw, Fiona,1958-actor.; Sheridan, Jim,1949-film director,screenwriter.; Whelan, Alison,actor.; Granada Films,production company.; Lions Gate Films,production company.; Miramax Films,presenter.; Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Director of photography, Jack Conroy ; editor, J. Patrick Duffner ; music composed and conducted by Elmer Bernstein ; production designer, Austen Spriggs ; special advisor to the production, Gene Lambert.Daniel Day Lewis, Ray McAnally, Brenda Fricker, Fiona Shaw, Hugh O'Conor, Adrian Dunbar, Ruth McCabe, Alison Whelan, Cyril Cusack.Born with cerebral palsy, the 10th of 22 children of a Dublin bricklayer and his wife, Christy Brown was doomed to life as a vegetable by physicians in 1932. His strong-willed mother's love and faith encouraged him to overcome this label. At age seven, he made a mark with chalk grasped between the toes of his left foot, the only limb on his body he could control. With this proof of intelligence, his schooling begins, and aided by his loving family, Christy learns to grapple with life's physical tasks and psychological pains. His courage and determination inspire a teacher, who lends support as he develops into a brilliant if cantankerous writer, poet, and painter. The astounding story of an artist who defeated a physical disability, degrading stereotypes, and poverty to fulfill his dreams.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.Academy Award best actor (Daniel Day-Lewis), 1989, and best supporting actress (Brenda Fricker), 1989
Subjects: Biographical films.; Feature films.; Brown, Christy, 1932-1981.; Brown, Christy, 1932-1981; Cerebral palsied; Mouth and foot painting artists; People with disabilities; Young men;
For private home use only.
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Curious George. [videorecording] / by Irwin, Bindi,1998-; WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.); Imagine Entertainment (Firm); Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Join George for his own playful brand of monkey business as he cleverly tracks his neighbor's runaway bunnies, gets acquainted with exotic new vegetables, tries to identify an unusual egg and much more.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; Dolby digital 2.0 stereo ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Curious George (Fictitious character); Human-animal relationships; Monkeys; Libraries; Friendship; Curiosity;
For private home use only.
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The 30-minute gardener : cultivate beauty and joy by gardening every day / by Loades, Greg,author.; Hepworth, Neil,photographer.;
"There are lots of aspiring gardeners out there. But a large number of them--especially younger ones, with demanding jobs, growing families, and limited space--either don't have the time to garden traditionally, or are scared off from the very notion and have no idea where to start. Greg Loades comes to the rescue in this detailed, inspiring book. He shows the reader how much can actually be accomplished in no more than 30 minutes a day, from simple tasks such as renovating a rose bush or planting a layered bulb display to more complex ones like laying a patio or building a green roof. By laying out the details of the projects--which include both in-the-ground ornamental and vegetable gardening as well as container projects--he shows the reader exactly how to create a welcoming, rewarding haven that will quickly become an indispensable part of their family's lifestyle"--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Gardeners.; Gardening.; Gardens.;
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Naturally, delicious dinners / by Seo, Danny,author.;
"Editor-in-Chief of Naturally, Danny Seo magazine Danny Seo returns after his smash hit Naturally, Delicious with Naturally, Delicious Dinners, an exciting cookbook packed with approximately 100 dinner recipes that are organic, creative, and delicious. Naturally, Danny Seo editor-in-chief Danny Seo returns with Naturally, Delicious Dinners, a cookbook dedicated to those who want to live healthily and choose foods mindfully. Packed with real nutritional value, these dinners don't skimp on taste: they are rich, enticing, and filling. Danny Seo proves once again that your daily meals can be healthy, eco-friendly, time-efficient, sustainable, comforting, and, with these stellar dinners on display, more delicious than ever before. Give Autumnal Chickpea & Blistered Corn Chowder, Lentil 'Bolognese' with Garlic Pull-Apart Bread, Root Vegetable Tater Tot Gratin, Beach Soup, or Zucchini Noodles with Basil Arugula Pesto a try. This cookbook combines favorite veggie main meal, one-pot meal, pasta, salad, soup, dessert, and bread recipes from previous magazine editions. There are approximately 100 recipes and over 100 stunning photos"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking (Natural foods);
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Happy cooking : make every meal count ... without stressing out / by De Laurentiis, Giada.;
First things first : #breakfast -- Snacks and nibbles -- Appetizers and small plates -- Salads and seasons -- Eating clean -- Soups and stews -- Pastas and risottos -- Weeknight warriors -- Vegetables and sides -- Big feeds : weekend and holiday cooking -- Treats and sweets.LSC
Subjects: Cooking.; Quick and easy cooking.; Cooking (Natural foods); Cookbooks.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Zaytinya : delicious Mediterranean dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon / by Andrés, José,1969-author.; Costa, Michael,author.; Kremezi, Aglaia,writer of foreword.; Schauer, Thomas,1969-photographer (expression);
Since Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creative adaptations of the classic dishes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Zaytinya's menu has always showcased the region's extraordinary food traditions while innovating in José's signature style: delicious, surprising, and made for sharing. From crispy fried vegetables and perfectly spiced seafood, to tender grilled kebabs and warm, fluffy pita, these recipes are simply irresistible as well as accessible to the home cook. 'Zaytinya' brings to life the ingredients, techniques, dishes, and histories that are central to the way many of us love to eat today.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Cooking, Mediterranean.; Cooking; Cooking; Cooking;
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