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20 Books About Food To Get You Through Summer 2022 – Food Tank

Julia Agostino Julia is an intern at Food Tank based in Chicago. She holds a BA in Design from the University of Notre Dame, where she also studied Anthropology and Business Economics. With a strong interest in public health and evolutionary biology, it enables consumers to make more informed food choices by partnering with WhatsGood, a company that takes a modern approach to locating food systems. When not working, Julia spends her time studying urban agroecology, visiting museums, playing the piano, and spending as much time outdoors as the midwestern climate allows.

Witch books in possession of power

The number of books on witchcraft has grown in recent years, but mind-body-spirit publishers now offer an eclectic mix of authors who draw magic from a variety of sources, from ancient times to current trends and far-flung ones. to the grounds and backyard herb gardens. Upcoming titles include recipes (think cocktails or cannabis), collections of ready-to-spell spells, handbooks known as grimoires, for those who walk the realm of sorcery, and more. What they all have in common is the alluring promise of empowerment to enrich your life or change the world. Running Press taps into the continuing interest in witchcraftRead News

Central Bucks approves controversial library policy targeting “sexual content” in books amid community backlash

Facing fierce community opposition, the Central Bucks School District on Tuesday approved a controversial library policy targeting books with “sexualized content” — guidelines that the district’s superintendent says ensure students read “age-appropriate material” — but the Pennsylvania Library The Library Association calls it one of the most restrictive in schools in the country. By a 6-3 vote, after a rally and more than an hour of public comment — most strongly opposed the policy — and questions from some committee members about its origins, the Republican-dominated committee voted to advance the policy that had been highlighted. alarm among civil rightsRead News

25 Best Horror Books Of All Time – Best Horror Books You Should Read

Even though we’re a few months away from Halloween, it’s never too early to start the spooky season. While you’re probably most familiar with scary movies, books are also a reliable scare. Ghosts, haunted houses and murderous vampires are just a few classic horror trope and these books have a lot to offer. From The Shining to The Exorcist, here are the 25 best horror books of all time. You can’t talk about horror without mentioning Stephen King. Over her nearly five-decade career, she brought us killer clowns, killer fangirls, and, of course, haunted hotels. When Jack Torrance takes aRead News

Polk details the parental permission process for 16 challenged books

Parents who want to allow their students to read one of 16 books in Polk school libraries challenged by a conservative group will have to have their students opt-in using an online form, according to a process presented at a school board work session Tuesday. Superintendent Frederick Heid on Tuesday outlined his procedures for parents to grant or withhold permission for their students to read certain books. The 16 books were recently reviewed by district review boards after school board members and a local group called the books pornographic or harmful. The school board was not scheduled to vote onRead News

‘Kids will love it’: ‘Books of Rhymosaurs’ teach life lessons through dinosaurs, hip-hop

Dinosaurs and hip-hop teach kids life lessons from Brooklyn, New York, to Stockton, California. Orlando Molina aka MC Zeps, author and creator of “Rhymosaurs,” mixes dinosaurs and hip-hop in his children’s book series to teach lessons based on aspects of his own life and that of his children. The Brooklyn born and raised hip-hop MC’s first book called “Brush Your Teeth Rex” was created in New York. The story follows Tommy Rex as he finds a way to brush his teeth with his little arms. A book inspired by Molina’s own life when he neglected to go to the dentist for many years, whichRead News

These New “Book” Things Are Going To Ruin Society

It seems like only yesterday you would see children out in the castle courtyard, pretending to be soldiers and socializing with their peers. Alas, no more! Since the invention of the printing press, our children have been interested in nothing but these evil “book” things. I don’t want to sound backwards, but Gutenberg’s creation was the worst thing to happen to civilization since Copernicus lied about the sun. Every morning, when I leave my home, the events I witness can be taken from the End of Days. Villagers pass you on the street with their noses in books; couples behindRead News

Picture books for children – reviews

With its unique sounds and amazing abilities, the human body is not only interesting for children. Jane Wilsher’s new book feeds that interest in a setting that is almost as colorful and curious as the human body itself. What on Earth comes with a magic lens, a red magnifying glass that you remove from the heart of the front frame, to see the work inside. eyes and organs, sore knees and baby bumps. Designed by Andrés Lozano, each ad focuses on a different aspect of the body and its care (e.g. teeth, night what happens during surgery). Full of vividRead News

A neuroscientist recommends 5 books to help you cut loose at work

Pop Quiz: The research organization Gallup regularly polls workers about their level of stress at work. When did Gallup polls show that our collective stress levels are at an all-time high? If you said at the height of the pandemic, when so many of us were locked down, we were dealing with childcare issues, risking infection to provide basic services, or worried about losing our jobs, that’s completely understandable. This is also a wrong answer. The highest levels of workplace stress ever recorded by Gallup were in June 2022. Even though the situation with Covid is now objectively better, theRead News

Readers and Writers: Needlework in Hmong Culture, Baseball Memoirs and Children’s Books

The History of Needlework in Hmong Culture. Eight decades in baseball. And two for the kids. Here are our reading recommendations during this heat wave that is pushing us all in. “Queen of Needlework” by Dia Cha (Independently published, $35 paperback, $9.99 Kindle) This is one of those quiet books that should get a lot of attention because it is so interesting and introduces a topic important to Hmong culture – sewing and needlework. Dia Cha was the first American Hmong woman to earn a PhD in Anthropology in the US. She lives in California, but her ties to MinnesotaRead News

The 14 Best Books Written by Royals – Books by Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton & More

Numerous members of the royal family have written books, from children’s stories to royal memoirs to historical fiction. The most prolific royal author is Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, who has written many children’s books, memoirs and romance novels. But this list doesn’t just include Fergie’s titles; There are some surprising books by royal authors on this list, including a collection of essays by the late Prince Philip, and a romance trilogy by Princess Michael of Kent. With the news of Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir, here are the 14 best books written by the British royal family, including books byRead News

Tons of Kindle books are on sale with the Amazon Gold Bundle

July 24, 2022 By Leaving a Comment Every month, Amazon runs a Gold box promotion for Kindle books, where you can save tons of money and get them for $3.99 or less. Most of the titles are from authors you’ve heard of and there are a number of bestsellers on the list. If you want to build your Kindle collection, now is a great time to do it. The deals end at 11:59, so you’ll want to take advantage of the 80% savings as soon as possible. There are 105 Kindle books on the Gold Box page today. They coverRead News

Best New Books of July 2022 | EW.com

Thrilling thrillers, Dirtbag memoirs, and all the in-depth literary fiction not to be missed this month. Every product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the included links, we may earn a commission. Midsommar, in the traditional Swedish sense, means green fields and flower crowns and perhaps ritual murder (at least on screen). Midsummer, if you’re lucky, only brings a fresh stack of delicious books and six more hazy, hammock-y weeks to read at your leisure before Labor Day. Below, six fresh releases to see you through the peakRead News

20 Best Books of 2022 So Far, According to Amazon Editors

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. At the end of each year, we look forward to the awards and “best of” lists that reinforce our favorite books, movies, songs and more each year, but waiting so long to find a great recommendation can feel like an eternity. Fortunately, Amazon has released its list of the top 20 books of the year so far, so you can find a great new read selected by its editors. Amazon publishes monthly book polls, but in early summer, its editorial team votes for the best booksRead News

Beyond Books: How Suburban Libraries Are Serving Latino Customers

Like all social institutions, the public library has had to evolve with the times. And as Latinos, especially Latino immigrants, have increasingly settled in Chicago’s suburbs over the years, suburban libraries have developed ways to better serve their changing communities. “People come here for the passport services. People come here to get their BMI, blood sugar and cholesterol,” said Round Lake Area Library head of community engagement Sandra Lopez. “People come and check out our library of things, which include sewing machines or telescopes or Roku sticks, wifi hotspots — all those things that you wouldn’t necessarily think of as part ofRead News

New and upcoming books by Latinx authors

Below is a list of new and upcoming fiction and non-fiction titles for adults, children, and young adults that examine the history, identities, and social complexity of the diverse Latinx communities in the Americas. When her husband is arrested for the murder of a friend, a Chicana artist who practices the ancient spiritual forms of witchcraft and curanderism must confront her shady past and embrace her magic to find out what really happened. A blend of magical realism, mystery, and horror sheds light on the dark past of injustice, isolation, and suffering along the US-Mexico border. In the Wolf’s Den:Read News

Some wins, some losses in the battle to keep books on the shelves | Censorship review

A look at the latest in censorship efforts around the country spotlights actions in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Missouri. Attempt to criminalize titles fails; books stay District Attorney Ben David of New Hanover and Pender Counties (NC) found no criminality in keeping nine books in libraries at the county’s middle and high schools. The titles, which were challenged by parents and investigated by members of the New Hanover County (NHC) Sheriff’s Office, will remain available in libraries, according to WHQR Public Media. NHC Sheriff’s Office officers met with David in May, and gave him the list of “offensive” books, whichRead News

Holiday reads: Top scientists and authors share their must-read books

From sci-fi classics to essential non-fiction, some of the brightest minds in science, including Sarah Gilbert and Jim Al-Khalili, share their top picks for holiday reading L to R: Jim Al-Khalili, Pragya Agarwal, Guy Leschziner, Robert Macfarlane, Sarah Gilbert, Peter Marren, Yuval Noah Harari L to R: Jim Al-Khalili, Pragya Agarwal, Guy Leschziner, Robert Macfarlane, Sarah Gilbert, Peter Marren, Yuval Noah Harari We asked writers and scholars including Robert Macfarlane, Pragya Agarwal and Peter Marren to tell us what books they plan to take away with them this year. And if their picks don’t make it into your pack, whyRead News

Bookmark: Sentiment prompts readers to appreciate their out-of-print books

Your torn old books remind you of parents and grandparents, of your childhood, of high school, of traditions or travel or memorable moments. Your worn-out books are more than objects: they are physical memories of love. In response to a column I wrote a few months ago about preserving worn-out books, readers sent in dozens of stories and photos—more than I can publish here. Here’s an example, and I thank everyone who wrote. Chuck Haga of Grand Forks, N.D. (and a beloved former Star Tribune columnist) sent a photo of “Common Plants of Itasca State Park” published by the BellRead News

A Guide to Michelle Obama’s Books – Michelle Obama’s Books

Since President Barack Obama left office in 2017, he and First Lady Michelle Obama have been busy. The Obamas struck a deal with Netflix to produce a series of projects under their production company Higher Ground. They also signed record-breaking book deals and received a $65 million advance from Penguin Random House for worldwide rights to their memoirs. Since that book deal, Michelle Obama published Becoming in November 2018 and it became an instant bestseller. It was even adapted into a documentary on Netflix. Four years later, the former first lady publishes another book with Penguin Random House, The LightRead News

Accident and Emergency Book Club: Three books to read in July

Summer brings more free time than some students know what to do. Fortunately, books offer a compelling solution to the monotonous, hot, lazy summer days or drainage internships can bring. Beach books in particular – accessible, attractive readings guaranteed to suck you up – are staples of the season for some reason. Throw them in your tote bag with sunscreen and a snack to eat. Cross them with your toes in the sand or read them from your children’s bedroom. Either way, the effect is the same – often humorous, always entertaining, completely consuming fictional escape from the real world.Read News

The Hong Kong Book Fair opens with fewer political books

Hong Kong’s annual book fair opened on Wednesday, with several publishers of political books barred from the fair and others told to be careful about what they exhibited. The fair’s main organizer, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, said it did not screen the books for sale at the fair. But Hong Kong authorities have tightened controls on free speech and arrested dozens of pro-democracy activists after a tough national security law came into effect in 2020, and the council stressed that exhibitors must comply with the law. Independent publisher Hillway Culture, which publishes books on Hong Kong and politicalRead News

Young authors bring their books to Vallejo

For generations, books have been a way to discover the world and distant lands, learn about our surroundings or simply escape from reality. However, until recently, it was difficult for young people to actively participate in the creation and publishing of books. With new computer and printing technologies making the physical production of books easier and easier, more people than ever have the means to publish. People, however, still play a key role. Guiding these aspiring writers is a collaboration that will be celebrated Friday at Alibi Bookshop in Vallejo with a group of local kids who have written theirRead News

Blue Ridge Books celebrates 15 years

In this age of Amazon, Kindle, big box bookstores, streaming services, and social media vying for more of our attention, everyday local, independent bookstores are in constant competition with these heavy hitters. And yet, the likes of Blue Ridge Books seem to put up with it all. So what’s the secret? For Jo Gilley and Allison Lee, the secret lies in the community they serve, which in turn has sustained Blue Ridge Books in all cases for 15 years. “The best thing we have is knowing our customers, loving our customers and loving our books,” Lee said. Lee and GilleyRead News

Immortal library books: they will never die

“What is the most circulated item in the Evanston Public Library that is still in circulation today?” I was asked that question recently. If librarians were asked such a query in the past they would probably have to find the material that most often had a “Due Date Slip” stamped attached to it. Today, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, our job is a little easier. I asked one of the many helpful tech people in the library to pull up a list of the numbers. Then, while I was waiting, I started to think about the different options.Read News

Picture Books Center Joy While Drawing Disability

The normalization of physical disability can and should begin in childhood. These creators do just that. On the playground with his young children, UK author James Catchpole often finds himself answering questions from children about why he only has one leg. Catchpole responds much better to the question at 40 than he could at five, he says. But it still sends him back to his childhood and the awkwardness he felt when faced with that inquiry again and again. That experience prompted him to write What Happened to You?, about Joe, who just wants to play pirates and is fedRead News

Where are the wild books | Bypuls

Thanks to the Capital District Library, Ingham County parks have been transformed into literary forests where parents can take their children on a reading safari – away from cell phones and video games. Since 2016, CADL has installed 11 reading and walking sites called Sites StoryWalks. Each stop encourages parents to take their children outside while developing early reading skills. The concept, which is a national copyright program, is simple: Children’s story books are mounted and displayed on a sign that parents and children can read while exploring local parks. According to Scott Duimstra, executive director of CADL, the libraryRead News

OPINION: Recommend 50 books – how many have you read?

I’ll be out of politics this week with the petition signing for a teacher pay raise and all the heat and craziness going on in Little Rock. A reader asked me if I had read any good books and suggested a list of recently recommended books. After looking at an international list, I shortened the list, adjusted it a bit for my taste, but I removed one of the Dove type Lonesome type that I like, and I decided here 50 books almost everyone is to read. A quick note on the following criticism, the Bible is not on thisRead News

10 Books We Wish Were Made Into Movies

Credit: Towfiqu Barbhuiya/EyeEm/Getty Images Are you casting the movie while reading the book? Then you probably have a list of books you want made into movies as soon as possible. Our editors have a few, too, and we dream of the days when the stories we love to read finally make it to the big screen. Featuring books by Fannie Flagg, Katie Kitamura, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Jasmine Guillory, this list argues that with the right vision, any book could be a movie. In any case, there are more than a few stories that deserve the screen treatment, so readRead News