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  Being Dead Is No Excuse - The...

  Gayden Metcalfe, Charlotte Hays

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  A hilarious guide to the intricate rituals, customs, and etiquette surrounding death in the South-and a practical collection of recipes for the final send-off.As author Gayden Metcalfe asserts, people in the Delta have a strong sense of community, and being dead is no impediment to belonging to it. Down south, they don't forget you when you've up and died-they may even like you better and visit you more often! But just as there is an appropriate way to live your life in the South, there is an equally essentially tasteful way of departing it-and the funeral is the final social event of your existence so it must be handled flawlessly. Metcalfe portrays this slice of American culture from the manners, customs, and the tomato aspic with mayonnaise that characterize the Delta way of death.Southerners love to swap tales, and Gayden Metcalfe, native of Greenville, MS, founder of the Greenville Arts Council and chairman of the St. James Episcopal Church Bazaar, is steeped in the stories and traditions of this rich region. She reminisces about the prominent family that drank too much and got the munchies the night before the big event-and left not a crumb for the funeral (Naturally some early rising, quick-witted ladies from the church saved the day, so the story demonstrates some solutions to potential entertaining disasters!). Then there was the lady who allocated money to have "Home on the Range" sung at the service, and the family that insisted on a portrait of their mother in her casket, only to refuse to pay for it on the grounds that "Mama looks so sad."Each chapter ends with an authentic southern recipe that will come in handy if you "plan to die tastefully", including Boiled Bourbon Custard; Aunt Hebe's Coconut Cake; Pickled Shrimp; Homemade Mayonnaise; and Homemade Rolls.

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  The Holistic Book of Herbal...

  Small Footprint Press

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  In The Holistic Book of Herbal Medicine & Natural Remedies, you will discover:A 7-step framework for herbalism newbies that will give you the knowledge and tools to start making your own homemade herbal remedies How to stop relying on expensive synthetic drugs by using easily available (and equally effective) herbs you can find at home Why natural doesn’t necessarily mean safe – how to avoid unwanted reactions by following these safety precautionsThe 5 things you have to check when buying your herbs to ensure you’re getting the highest quality20+ beginner-friendly medicinal herbs that can be used for a wide range of ailments – discover how to identify, prepare and use themPractical tips for prolonging the shelf-life of your concoctions and maximizing their useEasy-to-follow recipes for therapeutic remedies that help with pain relief, allergies, colds, and more 
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  Even if you can’t tell the difference between cilantro and peppermint, you can still become adept at using and preparing herbs.  
  With this guide, you’ll not only be able to identify herbs, but you’ll also learn how to prepare them to maximize their effectiveness.  
  Herbs aren’t just for adding flavor to your food. Explore the medicinal side of herbs and discover just how powerful they are.  
  If you want to break free from dependence on medication and take back control of your health, then Start Listening now!

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  His Books

  Robert Southey

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  LibriVox volunteers offer you 8 different recordings of His Books by Robert Southey. This was the fortnightly poetry project for April 11th, 2010.

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  Carsick - John Waters Hitchhikes...

  Jon Waters

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  Carsick is the New York Times bestselling chronicle of a cross-country hitchhiking journey with America's most beloved weirdo.John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads "I'm Not Psycho," he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about, the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash?Before he leaves for this bizarre adventure, Waters fantasizes about the best and worst possible scenarios: a friendly drug dealer hands over piles of cash to finance films with no questions asked, a demolition-derby driver makes a filthy sexual request in the middle of a race, a gun-toting drunk terrorizes and holds him hostage, and a Kansas vice squad entraps and throws him in jail. So what really happens when this cult legend sticks out his thumb and faces the open road? His real-life rides include a gentle eighty-one-year-old farmer who is convinced Waters is a hobo, an indie band on tour, and the perverse filmmaker's unexpected hero: a young, sandy-haired Republican in a Corvette.Laced with subversive humor and warm intelligence, Carsick is an unforgettable vacation with a wickedly funny companion—and a celebration of America's weird, astonishing, and generous citizenry.

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  Outrageous Fibs We Tell Kids

  Charlie Ellis

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  The perfect book for any parent who has spun a tale or two, or first-time parents who need a little guidance on the art of fibbing! 
   
   
   
  Remember all the small falsehoods you were told as a child, from carrots helping you see in the dark to Santa checking up on your behavior all year round? This book will guarantee laughs as you reminisce on the bizarre tales your younger self believed. And if you now have your own little rascals to look after, it might provide you with some invaluable lies for when you want them to behave. Sometimes it's the only way!

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  The Jeopardy! Book of Answers

  Barry Garron, Harry Friedman

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  A celebration of thirty-five years of Alex Trebek's show, featuring the Jeopardy! All-Star Games, reminiscences, anecdotes, and lots of answers and questions. In honor of the thirty-fifth anniversary of America’s Favorite Quiz Show®, Jeopardy!’s producers have selected fifteen historic games from over seven thousand episodes that illustrate why the show is every bit as timely—and lively—as it was the moment Alex Trebek first took the stage in 1984. You’ll meet Ken Jennings in his first win, and you’ll be there for the stunning end of his record-breaking run. Experience again the epic battle of Man vs. Machine with IBM’s Watson computer. Follow the Celebrity Invitational Finals with $1,000,000 on the line for charity. Get the play-by-play for championship showdowns, memorable tournaments, and so much more. Each game includes the complete text of the Jeopardy!, Double Jeopardy!, and Final Jeopardy! rounds along with exclusive behind-the-scenes details and photos. Get to know the contestants, and discover previously untold stories from the staff behind some of the most popular players, games, and competitions.  Who knows? It may even inspire you to become the next Jeopardy! champion!

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