The Third Plate

The Third Plate
Author: Dan Barber
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1594204071

"[A] renowned chef ... Barber explores the evolution of American food from the "first plate," or industrially-produced, meat-heavy dishes, to the "second plate" of grass-fed meat and organic greens, and says that both of these approaches are ultimately neither sustainable nor healthy. Instead, Barber proposes Americans should move to the "third plate," a cuisine rooted in seasonal productivity, natural livestock rhythms, whole-grains, and small portions of free-range meat"--Provided by publisher.

Weddings in Color

Weddings in Color
Author: Vané Broussard
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1452141703

“This book shows just how modern and fun a very traditional day can be.” —Darcy Miller, celebrations expert, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings In this guide, Vané Broussard (founder of the uber-popular blog Brooklyn Bride) and Minhee Cho (of the covetable paper company Paper+Cup) team up to present hundreds of entirely modern style ideas for every aspect of a wedding, in eight eye-catching and vibrant color palettes. From pretty floral crowns to die-cut invitations, altars made from balloons, and so much more, these ideas are anything but traditional. Simple DIYs will spark creativity while interviews with industry experts provide important insider info. Lusciously designed and bursting with vivid photography, Weddings in Color has everything brides need to design a stunningly colorful affair. “From elegant touches to subtle details, Weddings in Color doesn’t miss a beat. It’s filled with fun and inventive ideas and even manages to make white look like a bold color choice, perfect for the contemporary bride!” —David Stark, event planner and designer, David Stark Design “Broussard and Cho have a fantastic talent for style, and their emphasis on the modern offers brides-to-be chic ideas in a sophisticated package.” —Library Journal “Weddings in Color is the best wedding idea book I’ve ever seen. Well curated and beautiful to look at, it is the perfect gift for anyone planning a wedding.” —Jordan Ferney, founder of Oh Happy Day! “In this clever book, Vané Broussard and Minhee Cho offer a simple and modern approach to beginning the wedding planning process. The book, organized by color, will enable couples to dive in without fear.” —Marcy Blum, event and wedding producer, Marcy Blum Associates

A Bride for All Seasons

A Bride for All Seasons
Author: Margaret Brownley
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1401688551

It all started with an ad in a mail-order bride catalogue . . . This charming bouquet of novellas introduces you to four Hitching Post Mail-Order Bride Catalogue prospects in the year 1870, all eager for second chances . . . and hungry for happiness. Year in, year out, they’ll learn that love often comes in unexpected packages. “And then Came Spring” by Margaret Brownley Mary-Jo has traveled halfway across the country to meet her match, arriving just in time for his funeral. Returning home seems like her only option until her would-be brother-in-law proposes a more daring idea. “An Ever After Summer” by Debra Clopton Ellie had no idea she’s not what Matthew ordered. And what’s wrong with being a “Bible thumper” anyway? She’s determined to show him she’s tougher than she looks—and just the girl he needs. “Autumn’s Angel” by Robin Lee Hatcher Luvena would be perfect for Clay if she didn’t come with kids. But kids are a deal breaker, especially in a rough-and-trouble mining town. ­ e trouble is, there’s no money to send them back . . . “Winter Wedding Bells” by Mary Connealy David’s convinced he’s not long for the world. He needs someone to mother his boys when he’s gone—nothing more. Can plucky Irish Megan convince him to work at living instead of dying?

Rustic Wedding Chic

Rustic Wedding Chic
Author: Maggie Lord
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1423630688

RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.

Simple Stunning Weddings

Simple Stunning Weddings
Author: Karen Bussen
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2004-11-16
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1613129505

The three biggest trends in weddings today are simplicity, personalization, and color. Wedding design expert Karen Bussen highlights these elements as she shows couples how to design their own weddings without going crazy or broke. Simple Stunning Weddings is the first wedding design book to focus on the where of the wedding. Location is the first and most important decision brides and grooms must make: everything else flows from that. Bussen showcases 12 popular wedding settings, including the city loft, country inn, art gallery, botanic garden, and private club, and demonstrates how to make them extraordinary. With the site as the starting point, she creates unifying themes with color, flowers, and personal touches. She explains how to deal with vendors, how to spend the wedding budget, and when it makes sense to hire a specialist. Sharing all her trade secrets, Bussen teaches the power of simplicity and the impact of color, which can be tailored to any budget, always to stunning effect: substituting cotton tablecloths for silk in the same eye-dazzling color combinations, for example, or creating striking flower arrangements using only one or two types of blooms. Whether for a barefoot union on a beach or a formal affair in a hotel ballroom, this fully illustrated, information-filled book is like having Bussen on hand as your personal wedding designer.

The Knot Outdoor Weddings

The Knot Outdoor Weddings
Author: Carley Roney
Publisher: Potter Style
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0804186049

50 real outdoor weddings reveal the keys to making the most of your setting’s natural beauty, while infusing it with special, meaningful touches that are all your own. The romance of an outdoor wedding is undeniable. In any outdoor setting—beach or backyard, vineyard or mountaintop—the couple has unlimited opportunity to personalize their day and create unforgettable ambience. The weddings featured in The Knot Outdoor Weddings were inspired by twinkling lights and cityscapes, fresh herbs and countryside farmers’ markets, shells and the sea, mountain peaks and endless vistas. . . . The Knot Outdoor Weddings also includes location-specific planning advice for the details of your event, such as attire, color palettes, stationery, menu, and favors, as well as considerations for perfecting your plan B and keeping guests comfortable in any weather.

Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give

Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give
Author: Ada Calhoun
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2017-05-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0393254801

Seven essays celebrating the beauty of the imperfect marriage. We hear plenty about whether or not to get married, but much less about what it takes to stay married. Clichés around marriage—eternal bliss, domestic harmony, soul mates—leave out the real stuff. After marriage you may still want to sleep with other people. Sometimes your partner will bore the hell out of you. And when stuck paying for your spouse’s mistakes, you might miss being single. In Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give, Ada Calhoun presents an unflinching but also loving portrait of her own marriage, opening a long-overdue conversation about the institution as it truly is: not the happy ending of a love story or a relic doomed by high divorce rates, but the beginning of a challenging new chapter of which “the first twenty years are the hardest.” Calhoun’s funny, poignant personal essays explore the bedrooms of modern coupledom for a nuanced discussion of infidelity, existential anxiety, and the many other obstacles to staying together. Both realistic and openhearted, Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give offers a refreshing new way to think about marriage as a brave, tough, creative decision to stay with another person for the rest of your life. “What a burden,” Calhoun calls marriage, “and what a gift.”

A September Bride

A September Bride
Author: Kathryn Springer
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0310339197

A year’s worth of novellas from twelve inspirational romance authors. Happily ever after guaranteed. When Annie moves to Red Leaf, she’s ready to call the little town home. But one handsome, suspicious policeman is ready to stand in her way . . . even if it means walking her down the aisle first. All Annie Price has ever wanted is a place to call home. So when an online friend offers her a fresh start managing a little bookstore in Red Leaf, Wisconsin, Annie packs her bags and waves goodbye to her former lonely life. Deputy Jesse Kent can’t believe his mother has handed the keys to her bookshop over to a woman she met on the internet. Annie might be vivacious, smart as a whip, and beautiful—ahem—but what do they really know about her? Jesse has seen his mother taken advantage of before, and he decides to keep a close eye on this Annie Price. But when a close eye turns into a historical wedding reenactment with Jesse and Annie as the couple, make-believe nuptials quickly give way to real-life emotions. As the wedding approaches and Annie and Jesse’s secrets come to light, the deputy has to face the truth: this wedding may have started as a ploy, but he wants to make Annie his September bride . . . for real.

Offbeat Bride

Offbeat Bride
Author: Ariel Meadow Stallings
Publisher: Seal Press
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2010-02-23
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1580053157

Previous ed. entitled: Offbeat bride: taffeta-free alternatives for independent brides, 2007.

The Index

The Index
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Total Pages: 888
Release: 1905
Genre: Pennsylvania
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