I purchased this book, along with its sister book on edible wild plants, years ago. But this book is so useful that I keep it on hand and read it overI purchased this book, along with its sister book on edible wild plants, years ago. But this book is so useful that I keep it on hand and read it over and over again, even though I am no longer living in South Dakota.
Kindscher has expert knowledge on native prairie plants. In fact, a former professor at Oglala Lakota College at Pine Ridge actually required both of these books for his course because of their usefulness in teaching students about local trees, plants, and herbs.
This is the kind of book that can be used, reused, and referenced over and over again. And each time I read it, I am absolutely amazed at the breadth of the author’s knowledge.
This book is definitely something that any gardener, survivalist, plant enthusiast, or anyone—including both Native and non-Native readers—will want to have on hand....more
I would like to thank C&T Publishing for an eARC of this book.
Mary Hertel’s SEW CUTE BABY ANIMALS: MIX & MATCH 17 PAPER-PIECED BLOCKS; 6 NURSERY PROJEI would like to thank C&T Publishing for an eARC of this book.
Mary Hertel’s SEW CUTE BABY ANIMALS: MIX & MATCH 17 PAPER-PIECED BLOCKS; 6 NURSERY PROJECTS is a gorgeously illustrated book. With superbly clear written instructions and crisp photographs, even a beginner sewer will be paper piecing in a matter of minutes.
As a quilter, I am always on the hunt for new patterns. What I love about this book is that not only do readers get 17 new block patterns, but they can also choose from a variety of different projects to complete. For example, baby bibs and ‘catch alls’.
The author made sure to place on each block page not just the pattern, but also a photograph of how the image will appear in reverse when it’s completed. Sewers can choose among a variety of 8”x8” blocks or opt for an 8”x15.5” block. I loved all the blocks, especially the colt and the elephant.
If you live on a farm (like me!) or just love baby animals and either love to sew or are a beginner to sewing, then this is the book for you!
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I would like to thank C&T Publishing for an eARC of this book.
Mary Hertel’s SEW CUTE BABY ANIMALS: MIX & MATCH 17 PAPER-PIECED BLOCKS; 6 NURSERY PROJEI would like to thank C&T Publishing for an eARC of this book.
Mary Hertel’s SEW CUTE BABY ANIMALS: MIX & MATCH 17 PAPER-PIECED BLOCKS; 6 NURSERY PROJECTS is a gorgeously illustrated book. With superbly clear written instructions and crisp photographs, even a beginner sewer will be paper piecing in a matter of minutes.
As a quilter, I am always on the hunt for new patterns. What I love about this book is that not only do readers get 17 new block patterns, but they can also choose from a variety of different projects to complete. For example, baby bibs and ‘catch alls’.
The author made sure to place on each block page not just the pattern, but also a photograph of how the image will appear in reverse when it’s completed. Sewers can choose among a variety of 8”x8” blocks or opt for an 8”x15.5” block. I loved all the blocks, especially the colt and the elephant.
If you live on a farm (like me!) or just love baby animals and either love to sew or are a beginner to sewing, then this is the book for you!
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I would like to thank The Experiment and Workman Publishing for an eARC of this book.
Prior to changing my undergraduate major to anthropology, I was aI would like to thank The Experiment and Workman Publishing for an eARC of this book.
Prior to changing my undergraduate major to anthropology, I was a double major in both German language education and historical preservation. There is no doubt in my mind that had I continued on with my previous plan, I would have a Ph.D. in history rather than in anthropology. This was confirmed when I absolutely could not put down Munson's HILTER'S BOY SOLDIERS: HOW MY FATHER'S GENERATION WAS TRAINED TO KILL AND SENT TO DIE FOR GERMANY.
Munson focused on how the Nazi bureaucracy systematically took over every aspect of children's lives, warping both their emotions and their intellect in order to exploit children for the Nazi's own gain. To illustrate this, Munson used her own father's life as an example. As only a teenager during the Nazi era, he and other children were continuously bombarded with Nazi rhetoric and propaganda by the very adults who were supposed to be responsible for their welfare.
The author used her father's diary, along with incredible research on her own part, to reveal exactly how children were groomed: by weeding out individualism, emotions, and compassion; by minimizing the role of the children's families; and by playing on the emotions of young children (and adults), about their so-called superiority over others.
Munson's book on children during the Nazi era is not the first. The author provided citations and resources to others, some of whom published their works even before the US became involved in World War II. But the author's book is different because she approached her research, and her writing, as a child survivor of another child survivor and related how this transgenerational guilt, and silence, affected (and continues to affect) German people.
The book provides glimpses into Munson's father's life during his childhood in Nazi Germany, stating that, "...Germany's children were truly the last forgotten group of Nazi victims..." Throughout the text, Munson physically follows her father's footsteps from Chile, to Germany, and then into what is now the Czech Republic; from school days where the children were groomed to be foot soldiers, to the battlefields where many lost their lives.
Munson asks herself, and her readers, difficult questions that often do not result in black-and-white answers. I completely understood this because anthropologists understand that the world itself is not black-and-white, but rather various gradations of gray.
The author included several appendixes, and although I appreciate those additions, the author's writing was so clear that I never needed to consult them. This was a beautifully written book and timely, given both the current fighting over the content taught in schools. The author pointed out that Germany incorporated the largest number of child soldiers into their army--more than any other country to date. The warnings that her book highlights are important, given the ongoing use of child soldiers in the present era. I strongly recommend this book be placed in every library around the world.
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I would like to thank Voyageur Press for an early eARC of this book.
Hudson’s EASY HOMEMADE BREAD: 150 RECIPES FOR THE BEGINNING BAKER includes a varieI would like to thank Voyageur Press for an early eARC of this book.
Hudson’s EASY HOMEMADE BREAD: 150 RECIPES FOR THE BEGINNING BAKER includes a variety of yeast breads, quick breads, boiled breads, and also includes quite a few recipes for gluten-free bread as well. I was surprised because in addition to the basic bread types, Hudson also included a number of recipes that don’t always show up in the run-of-the mill cookbooks. For example, Yorkshire pudding, scones, saltine crackers, and even Fry Bread!
To review this cookbook, I selected one recipe to try out: Yogurt Naan bread. I had everything that I needed, except for the regular yogurt; I was forced to substitute with Greek yogurt instead. Because the Greek yogurt is heavier, the dough was too dry so I included an additional one-eighth cup of Greek yogurt. This did the trick and the dough turned out perfectly. The dough wasn’t sticky at all. The final product had a really wonderful texture and when the naan was cool, it was still flexible despite the fact that only baking powder was used. I really enjoyed this recipe and it was easy to make.
I really love how the author included several recipes for pumpkin. I live on a farm and it’s not uncommon for Seminole pumpkins to show up as volunteers every year, so the Pumpkin Bread is a recipe that I’ll definitely be making. And I must admit that I can’t wait to make the Chocolate-Bacon Muffins! This is a great cookbook and would make an excellent gift to any bread lover.
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I would like to thank Candlewick Press for an early eARC of I'LL GO AND COME BACK.
After having already read several of Rajani LaRocca's books (both PI would like to thank Candlewick Press for an early eARC of I'LL GO AND COME BACK.
After having already read several of Rajani LaRocca's books (both PB and MG), I had high expectations for I'LL GO AND COME BACK. Once again, LaRocca delivered with a beautiful PB illustrated by Sara Palacios. What I truly love about Rajani's writing is her ability to show both the commonalities and the differences in cultures. .
In this book, a young girl named Jyoti visits India with her parents and ends up spending a lot of time with her grandmother. Before leaving India, instead of saying 'goodbye', Jyoti tells her grandma 'Poitu varen' - 'I'll go and come back'. Likewise, after her grandmother visits her in America, she tells Jyoti 'Poitu varen' before she leaves. These two words really reveal a lot about the culture and the importance that family, and especially how visiting family members, plays in each individual's life.
I absolutely loved how LaRocca showed how what may seem "normal" to someone living in their own culture can be a little overwhelming for visitors from other countries.
As an anthropologist, I am familiar with many cultures and languages. Unfortunately, I am not fluent in any of the languages, cultures, or names used in India. The book itself does not specifically state that Sita Pati is the grandmother, but I presumed that she was based on:
1) how Sita Pati was introduced alongside the list of cousins and aunts and uncles; 2) reading the books description online; and 3) the age differences pointed out by the illustrator.
The first time that Jyoti's name appears is on page 12, and it was included at the beginning of a foreign language sentence. I have to admit that I am more than a little embarrassed to say that when I first read the book, I didn't realize that Jyoti was her first name until I read the book's online descriptions. Once again, I am not an expert in Indian cultures, languages, and names.
I was not familiar with 'Rangoli', but could presume that it was an art form based on the illustrations. I really hope that LaRocca will write a PB based primarily on Rangoli in the future that will will introduce readers to its cultural history.
LaRocca and Palacios did a fantastic job. The former wrote a culturally important PB, while the latter brought the author's words to life. I highly recommend this book. I especially recommend this PB for young readers with non-Indian backgrounds so that they can be introduced to the beauty of Indian cultures and family ties.
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