Category: books

I’ve always been fascinated with the events of World War II in Germany and the after years.  Probably because those were the generational stories I heard around my home.  My grandparents and parents had stories that sounded like a plot for a novel, which is why I probably gravitate to books like that as well.

For Such a Time by Kate Breslin, is a powerful retelling of the story of Esther during WWII: Blond and blue-eyed Jewess Hadassah Benjamin must save her people—even if she cannot save herself.

Spring is always my favorite time of the year to indulge in new cookbooks and recipe trials. It’s probably because of the heady scent of local fresh fruits and vegetables that start making their way into the stores about that time.  So it was with great gusto that I opened up Chef Jon Bonnell‘s new cookbook Waters Fine Coastal Cuisine who owns a restaurant right down the highway from us in Ft. Worth, TX; Waters – Bonnell’s Coastal Cuisine.

I just had the chance to read an advanced copy of beloved food writer Leah Eskin‘s forthcoming book SLICES OF LIFE: A Food Writer Cooks Through Many a Conundrum (Running Press, April 2014).

For a decade now Leah has contributed her everyday chronicles with accompanying recipes to her syndicated column, “Home on the Range” in the Chicago Tribune, and now readers can enjoy a collection of those columns covering everything from her early married days to parenting adolescents—and all the challenges and surprises in between.

This April my husband and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.  I always joke about our marriage like one of those Mastercard commercials (do you remember them?!):

Countless dollars made, lost and spent in 8 jobs, 4 homes, 2 countries, 1 child.  20 Years with the same spouse…= Priceless.   

Because when it comes right down to it.  I. Am. Blessed.  Beyond Measure. 

I don’t know about you but over the years I’ve often been swayed by our daughter to eat at a particular restaurant because of what’s included in the kids meal that particular month. 

The power of persuasion and the lure of not having to cook often won me over, but really a lot of the toys had about 5 minutes of attention appeal or were lost or broken within days.

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Becoming healthier is not about a gym routine or new health club membership; it’s about a change of heart and change of attitude toward all physical activities that can be found in everyday life. The Aerobic House Cleaning Lifestyle is about helping the overweight get from point A to point Healthier as simply as possible. No weights. No gym. No Spandex. Just real stuff I have been doing since 1995 to stay fit.

Awakening, Honesty, Action—a combination for a lasting change.

We’ve all had “aha!” moments in our lives, a sudden revelation surprising us with insight. With everyday examples and trademark testimonies, Idleman draws on the parables of Jesus to reveal how three key elements can produce the same kind of “aha!” in our spiritual lives:

Got a calendar packed with reasons to celebrate but a brain that lacks ideas? Special people you want to love on but limited time to do it? Relax. We’ve got you covered.

Everyday Confetti is your go-to guide to making holidays, birthdays, special events, and even the everyday special. Inside you’ll find more than two hundred ways to make memories with your family, including easy recipes, fun activities, and inexpensive decorating ideas–all simple, doable, and stress-free.

Walt Disney Studios announces the release of SAVING MR. BANKS: The Official Multi-touch Book, based on Disney’s highly anticipated film “Saving Mr. Banks,” in theaters now.

Exploring the previously untold story of how Walt Disney worked his magic on author P.L. Travers to secure the rights to her book, “Mary Poppins,” the book includes a foreword by Academy Award®-winning composer Richard Sherman; never-before-seen correspondence between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers;

Looking for the perfect bedtime story? Peter Pauper Press is proud to announce the publication of Simpson’s Sheep Won’t Go to Sleep!, a terrific read aloud just right for little ones getting ready to be tucked in for the night:

Farmer Simpson works all day.
He plants his corn, and beans, and hay.
His feet get tired, his nose gets red.
At night, he likes to go to bed.