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A Study Guide for Paul Muldoon's "Pineapples and Pomegranates," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
This guide aims to support growers and businesses operating in the global pineapple industry in their efforts to implement responsible business conduct (RBC) practices to improve the sustainability of their operations. By committing to RBC and implementing due diligence processes, these businesses can avoid social conflicts and environmental damage, which will also help to minimize financial losses and maintain long-term profitability. Responsible business conduct helps to identify, prioritize and deal with problems as they arise, rather than waiting for them to grow bigger or be discovered by others. The purpose of this guide is to strengthen the capacity of pineapple producing, packing and...
The number of cocktails that a bartender must learn is astronomical. Not only must they learn all the current drinks, but they must also learn the new ones that hit the market everyday. Having a guide that will allow a bartender quick reference to the drinks of the day would be priceless. Quick access to recipes allows for happy customers.
Bartending is not just pouring drinks into glasses and cups, it is a skill to be learned, a science to be perfected. Learning how to concoct the ideal mixture of liquids, in precise ratios and perfected flavor combinations helps create a flawless drink experience, tailoring to the individuals' taste palate.
Six major islands. One indispensable guide. A friend has gone before you and tells it like it is in the conversational guide to Hawaii. Veteran travel writer and photographer Kim Grant cuts through the tourist brochure clutter to help you maximize your precious time and money. Utterly reliable and comprehensive, she gives completely updated listings of resorts, condos, vacation cottages, and campgrounds, and hundreds of dining recommendations, from plate lunches and local grinds to seared ahi and Kona lobster at haute eateries. But Grant steers you where other guides don't. As a part-time resident, she guides you to waterfalls and volcanoes; takes you snorkeling and golfing; finds authentic ...
At last, a field guide to identifying and selecting more than 200 fruits and vegetables from around the world! The perfect companion for every shopper, Field Guide to Produce offers tips for selecting, storing, and preparing everything from apples to zucchini. When an unfamiliar edible appears on your grocer’s shelf, simply flip through the full-color insert until you’ve found its photograph. Turn to the corresponding page to discover its country of origin, common uses, and season of harvest. This practical guide includes more than 200 full-color photographs of the world’s most popular fruits and vegetables, cross-referenced to in-depth descriptions and selection tips. Step-by-step preparation directions tell you whether the item must be peeled, washed, trimmed, or blanched. Grocery shopping—and dinner—will never be the same again!
IF YOU DON’T KNOW THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF MIXING HERBS, DRUGS, AND VITAMINS, YOU’RE PUTTING YOURSELF AT RISK. Did you know that . . . Using echinacea to ward off a cold while you’re taking Tylenol can severely damage your liver? Mixing kava kava and alcohol can be toxic? If you’re diabetic and you take Panax ginseng, you can dangerously lower your blood sugar levels? Drinking green tea can lead to false-positive results for some forms of cancer? Taking St. John’s wort while you’re on birth control, prescription antidepressants, or certain heart medications can be deadly? These are just a few of the warnings you need to know. If you’re one of the 60 million herb, vitamin, a...
This affordably priced shopper's guide, derived from The Organic Cook's Bible (Wiley, 4/2006), gives consumers essential, easy-to-follow guidance on what makes organic food preferable and worth the extra money. The book is organized by food item (over 100 foods total in chapters on Vegetables; Fruits, Beans and Grains; Nuts and Seeds; Meat, Fish, Dairy and Eggs; and Kitchen Staples) in clear, easy-to-use entries, with at-a-glance_information on Season, Good Varieties, Nutritional Highlights, What to Look For, Storage and Preparation Tips, and Goes Well With (suggesting complementary flavors), followed by larger sections on a food's Organic Advantage (i.e., why to buy organic) and Uses, plus other informational tidbits. Accompanying the entries are 100 recipes showcasing the flavor and freshness of organic food. Further enhancing the book is a front section giving a detailed overview of organics, and an extensive Sources section in the back.
Create healing remedies from nature Our planet is home to an abundance of powerful plants that can help you heal gently and naturally. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to find, harvest, and prepare some of the most common medicinal plants and use them to concoct restorative remedies. Learn how to treat everything from aches and pains to stress and anxiety right from your own kitchen. Get to know the plants—Discover detailed plant profiles and photos that explain the unique medicinal properties of 50 essential roots, stems, leaves, buds, and flowers. Teas, tinctures, and tonics—Put each plant to use with simple recipes for soothing poultices, energizing bath soaks, and so much more. Choose safe ingredients—Learn how to properly identify plants, and how to use the Universal Edibility Test to check that what you find is safe to consume. Your journey to homemade herbalism starts here.
Get the fruit your body needs—in a glass. This creative collection from an award-winning author includes tasty juicing recipes that can be made using a juicer or a blender/food processor. The simple recipes come with suggestions for substitutions for even more variety—for happier, healthier readers! - Written by an award-winning food and beverage author Ellen Brown, who is also the founding food editor of USA Today. - Accessible to everyone: recipes come with hints for substitutions and can be made with a blender, food processor, or juicer. - Contains information on the health benefits of juicing, how to purchase and store perishable produce, and nutritional information.