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The poison squad : one chemist's single-minded crusade for food safety at the turn of the twentieth century
Deborah Blum
2018
ISBN: 9781594205149
Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley set out to ensure food safety. He selected food tasters to test various food additives and preservatives, letting them know that the substances could be harmful or deadly. The tasters were recognized for their courage, and became known as the poison squad.
Recommended By: Elliot
5/3/2024
The good, the bad, and the aunties
Jesse Q. Sutanto
2024
ISBN: 9780593546215
"After an ultra-romantic honeymoon across Europe, Meddy Chan and her husband Nathan have landed in Jakarta to spend Chinese New Year with her entire extended family. Chinese New Year, already the biggest celebration of the Lunar calendar, gets even more festive when a former beau of Second Aunt's shows up at the Chan residence bearing extravagant gifts--he's determined to rekindle his romance with Second Aunt and the gifts are his way of announcing his courtship. His grand gesture goes awry however, when it's discovered that not all the gifts were meant for Second Aunt and the Chans--one particular gift was intended for a business rival to cement their alliance and included by accident. Of course the Aunties agree that it's only right to return the gift--after all, anyone would forgive an honest mistake, right? But what should have been a simple retrieval turns disastrous and suddenly Meddy and the Aunties are helpless pawns in a decades-long war between Jakarta's most powerful business factions. The fighting turns personal, however, when Nathan and the Aunties are endangered and it's up to Meddy to come up with a plan to save them all. Determined to rescue her loved ones, Meddy embarks on an impossible mission--but with the Aunties by her side, nothing is truly impossible"-- Provided by publisher.
Dandy
written by Ame Dyckman ; illustrated by Charles Santoso
2019
ISBN: 9780316362955
Although Sweetie has named and is caring for the sole dandelion on his perfect lawn, Daddy, with his friends' urging, does all he can to get rid of the weed before it spreads.
Recommended By: Samantha
5/3/2024
Untamed shore
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
2020
ISBN: 9781947993921
"Baja California, 1979. Viridiana spends her days watching the dead sharks piled beside the seashore, as the fishermen pull their nets. There is nothing else to do, nothing else to watch, under the harsh sun. She's bored. Terribly bored. Yet her head is filled with dreams of Hollywood films, of romance, of a future beyond the drab town where her only option is to marry and have children. Three wealthy American tourists arrive for the summer, and Viridiana is magnetized. She immediately becomes entwined in the glamorous foreigners' lives. They offer excitement, and perhaps an escape from the promise of a humdrum future. When one of them dies, Viridiana lies to protect her friends. Soon enough, someone's asking questions, and Viridiana has some of her own about the identity of her new acquaintances. Sharks may be dangerous, but there are worse predators nearby, ready to devour a naïve young woman who is quickly being tangled in a web of deceit."--Publisher descirption.
Scottish miscellany : everything you always wanted to know about Scotland the Brave
by Jonathan Green
2022
ISBN: 9781510769410
Revel in the fun and fascinating explanations behind Scottish traditions and folklore - from William Wallace, Rob Roy, and MacBeth to golf, kilts, and haggis. Here are the answers to questions you've always had - or never knew you had - and more as author Jonathan Green covers all aspects of Scotland. From Scottish culture to the ancient history of the country to modern pastimes.
Recommended By: Erika
5/3/2024
We hunt the flame
Hafsah Faizal
2019
ISBN: 9780374311544
In a world inspired by ancient Arabia, seventeen-year-old huntress Zafira must disguise herself as a man to seek a lost artifact that could return magic to her cursed world.
Everyone in my family has killed someone
Benjamin Stevenson
2023
ISBN: 9780063279025
"Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate. I'm Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I wish I'd killed whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it's a little more complicated than that. Have I killed someone? Yes. I have. Who was it? Let's get started"-- Provided by publisher.
Recommended By: Kristie
5/3/2024
India express : simple and delicious recipes for every day
Rukmini Iyer ; photography by David Loftus
2023
ISBN: 9781682688342
Simple, fresh and delicious. Over 75 simple, fresh and delicious recipes from Kolkata to Chennai. From quick snacks and weeknight curries to simple desserts, Rukmini Iyer, bestselling author of the Roasting Tin series has created a collection of South Indian and Bengali-inspired recipes with a modern twist. Keeping with her ethos of 'minimum effort, maximum flavour', these dishes are vibrant, achievable and moreish. Discover simple and speedy recipes that work for every day such as- - Cheddar, Cumin & Nigella Seed Cheese Straws; - Bengali Popcorn Shrimp; - Mini Naan Pizzas with Lime & Coriander Paneer; - Green Pea, Onion & Cauliflower Pulao; - Chili, Coconut & Lime Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes; - Mango and Cardamom Lassi.