Food from America's Bravest
Author: R. G. Adams
Publisher:
Published: 1995-12
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780963808905
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Firehouse Cooking
Author: Robert G. Adams
Publisher: Gramercy
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9780517188187
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMore than 200 recipes from career and volunteer firefighters.
Food from America's Bravest
Author: Robert G. Adams
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBlogger Bundle Volume VII: America's Bravest by Super Librarian
Author: Kathryn Shay
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2010-07-01
Total Pages: 1170
ISBN-13: 1426863926
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeel the heat with Kathryn Shay's firefighting couples in all four books in the America's Bravest series. Meet the strong, vulnerable women who work alongside men in a competitive and dangerous profession, finding love through their own trials and tribulations. Bundle includes: Feel the Heat, The Man Who Loved Christmas, Code of Honor and The Fire Within. Note: Code of Honor also included in Blogger Bundle Volume I: Dear Author Selects Unusual Heroines.
Foods of the Americas
Author: Fernando Divina
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 1580081193
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book celebrates the amazing diversity of the original foods of North, Central, and South America. Foods of the Americas highlights indigenous ingredients, traditional recipes, and contemporary recipes with ancient roots. Includes 140 modern recipes representing tribes and communities from all regions of the Americas.
Food Americana
Author: David Page
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Published: 2021-05-04
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 1642505870
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhet Your Appetites for A Fascinating History of American Food "Terrific food journalism. Page uncovers the untold backstories of American food. A great read." —George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning America, This Week and ABC News’ Chief Anchor #1 New Release in History Humor David Page changed the world of food television by creating, developing, and executive-producing the groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Now from the two-time Emmy winner David Page comes the book Food Americana, an entertaining mix of food culture, pop culture, nostalgia, and everything new on the American plate. The remarkable history of American food. What is American cuisine? What national menu do we share? What dishes have we chosen, how did they become “American,” and how are they likely to evolve from here? David Page answers all these questions and more. Food Americana is engaging, insightful, and often humorous. The inside story of how Americans have formed a national cuisine from a world of flavors. Sushi, pizza, tacos, bagels, barbecue, dim sum―even fried chicken, burgers, ice cream, and many more―were born elsewhere and transformed into a unique American cuisine. Food Americana is a riveting ride into every aspect of what we eat and why. From a lobster boat off the coast of Maine to the Memphis in May barbecue competition. From the century-old Russ & Daughters lox and bagels shop in lower Manhattan to the Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival. From a thousand-dollar Chinese meal in San Francisco to birria tacos from a food truck in South Philly. Meet incredibly engaging characters and legends including: • The owner of a great sushi bar in an Oklahoma gas station • The New Englander introducing Utah to lobster rolls • Alice Waters • Daniel Boulud • Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s • Mel Brooks If you enjoyed captivating food history books like A History of the World in 6 Glasses, On Food and Cooking, or the classic Salt by Mark Kurlansky, you’ll love Food Americana.
How America Eats
Author: Jennifer Jensen Wallach
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 259
ISBN-13: 1442208740
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow America Eats: A Social History of U.S. Food and Culture tells the story of America by examining American eating habits, and illustrates the many ways in which competing cultures, conquests and cuisines have helped form America's identity, and have helped define what it means to be American.
The Bravest Woman in America
Author: Marissa Moss
Publisher: Tricycle Press
Published: 2011-07-12
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1582463697
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIda Lewis loved everything about the sea, so when her father became the official keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island, she couldn’t imagine anything better. Throughout the years, Ida shadowed her father as he tended the lighthouse, listening raptly to his stories about treacherous storms, drowning sailors, and daring rescues. Under her father’s watchful eye, she learned to polish the lighthouse lens so the light would shine bright. She learned to watch the sea for any sign of trouble. And, most importantly, she learned to row. Ida felt ready for anything—and she was. Award-winning author Marissa Moss pairs up with award-winning illustrator Andrea U’Ren in a stunning collaboration that sheds light on a remarkable piece of history. Based on the true story of Ida Lewis, who was dubbed “the Bravest Woman in America” and who was recognized with the Congressional Life Saving Medal and the American Cross of Honor, this inspiring and unforgettable tale of courage and real-life heroism is a tribute to brave women everywhere.
The Story Behind the Dish
Author: Mark McWilliams
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKProfiling 48 classic American foods ranging from junk and fast food to main dishes to desserts, this book reveals what made these dishes iconic in American pop culture. Americans have increasingly embraced food culture, a fact proven by the rising popularity of celebrity chefs and the prominence of television shows celebrating food themes. This fascinating overview reveals the surprising story behind the foods America loves. The Story Behind the Dish: Classic American Foods is an engaging pop culture resource which helps tell the story of American food. Each chapter is devoted to one of 48 distinctive American dishes and features the story of where the food developed, what inspired its creation, and how it has evolved. The book not only covers each food as a single entry, but also analyzes the themes and events that connect them, making the text useful as both a reference and a narrative on the history of food.
Common Valor
Author: Frank Viscuso
Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
Published: 2018-04-13
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 1593704593
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"In Common Valor, Frank Viscuso describes the firefighting world as only a firefighter can. Viscuso captures the human emotion and drama from firefighters who have endured a wide range of firefighting and rescue scenarios. He goes way beyond the stories that the public may hear about. With Common Valor, you live it. From these dramatic descriptions, you feel yourself right there, up close with the rescuers. From seeing fellow firefighters die to being caught in a flashover and living to tell about it, Common Valor captures the true spirit and camaraderie of firefighters." —Harvey Eisner If you are a firefighter, or hope to be one someday, you need to read Common Valor. This book captures the true spirit of firefighting and all the emotions that accompany what has been called both the greatest and most stressful job on earth.
