Books & Literature
Best Dictionary
Many of us use dictionaries casually when we need to look up the meaning of a particular word or words. However, there are are actually a variety of dictionaries from which to choose, with some serving more particular ki... read more
Best Food Processor Cookbook
Food processors are designed to handle a variety of culinary tasks including slicing vegetables for salads, garnish or canning, chopping, shredding, or mixing dough. As such, they are valuable time-saving kitchen tools. ... read more
Best Historical Fiction Children's Books
Children's literature in general encapsulates a fairly wide range, from easy reader picture books to young adult novels. This list embodies my top picks for historical fiction that has been commonly classified as childre... read more
Best Bread Machine Cookbook
Since recipes included with most bread machines are limited in terms of types of bread, a bread maker recipe book can inspire you to create tastier, more nutritious and customizable bread varieties. A good cookbook can h... read more
Best Vampire Novels
Vampire stories have been around for a long time (the 1800s in English), but the recent popularity surge of blood-sucking freaks shows a vitality that belies undeath. Here are the five best novels featuring gore g... read more
Best Labrador Retriever Book
Consistently one of the popular and well-rounded dogs, Labrador Retrievers fit into almost any household with ease. But like all dogs, they do have their quirks, and having a good training manual on hand makes dealing wi... read more
Best Sewing & Quilting Books
Unless you want to use your sewing machine merely for occasional mending and simple sewing tasks, the best way to get inspired and make full use of this creative tool, is to branch out and learn something new. Sewing dr... read more
Best Blender Cookbook
Blenders are convenient appliances for a variety of foods, including smoothies, baby food, frozen drinks, breakfast batters and more. But we often forget all we can do with a blender and since most models come with very... read more
Best Beginner's Wine Literature
Wine knowledge is often treated with mysticism, as though it were a gift bestowed upon a select, snobby few. This could not be further from the truth. The hardest part of developing an encyclopedic knowledge ... read more
Best Golden Retriever Book
Consistently one of the top five breeds registered by the American Kennel Club, the Golden Retriever is truly a universal dog breed. From family companion and hunting dog, to search and rescue and service dog, the Golden... read more
Popular Items in Books & Literature
The Food Processor Bible
Author: Norene Gilletz So you received a food processor as a gift and you don’t know what to do with it? Or maybe it’s hiding in the pantry collecting dust? Surprisingly, the food processor is probably the...read more
The Best Bread Ever: Great Homemade Bread Usi...
Author: Charles Van Over When Charlie van Over makes his bread, he breaks all the rules of classic bread baking. He doesn't proof the yeast. He uses cold water instead of warm. He mixes the dough in a food proce...read more
Best Bread Machine Recipes: For 1 1/2 and 2-P...
Designed for people who own bread machines that yield two-pound loaves and for anyone whose machine makes a one-and-a-half pound loaf, this book contains a variety of recipes that make maximum use of a bread machine's co...read more
How to Make Sewing Patterns
Author: Donald H. McCunn A wonderful, essential guide for those wishing to make their own patterns and design clothes, How to Make Sewing Patterns travels through instructions about skirts, pants, shirts, and alt...read more
Number the Stars
Author: Lois Lowry Synopsis: During the 1943 German occupation of Denmark, 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her family take great risks to give shelter to Annemarie's best friend, a Jewish girl named Ellen Rosen. E...read more
Webster's New World College Dictionary
Selected by the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and other leading newspapers as their official dictionary of choice. Nearly 7,500 new entries reflecting changes in technology, society, worl...read more
Oxford English Dictionary
Unmatched in accuracy and comprehensiveness, The Oxford English Dictionary is now available from Omnigraphics in a new, expanded second edition (OED2). In its first revision since 1928, the OED2 is the ultimate authority...read more
Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook
Everyone loves fresh bread, but not the time it takes to make it. Bread machines are hot items in the kitchen because they take the work out of making homemade bread. Even better, Betty Crocker takes the mystery out of t...read more
Johnny Tremain
Author: Esther Forbes Synopsis: Set in Boston on the brink of the American Revolution, this historical novel tells of observant 14-year-old silversmith apprentice Johnny Tremain, who, due to a bad burn on his hand, m...read more
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Author: Mildred D. Taylor Synopsis: Focusing on the struggles and triumphs of the Logans, a poor African-American family, ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY explores themes of racism, family heritage, sacrifice, pride, and...read more
