Author: Marie DarrieussecqPublisher:
ISBN: 9781565844421
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A young woman who lands a position at a beauty parlor enjoys great success until she slowly metamorphoses into a pig
Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat
Author: Barry EstabrookPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393248038
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
A Splendid Table Staff Book Pick of the Year "Estabrook, a reporter of iron constitution and persistence, has dug deep into the truth about the American pork industry without losing his sense of humor and humanity." —Christopher Kimball, Wall Street Journal In Pig Tales, New York Times best-selling author of Tomatoland Barry Estabrook turns his attention to the dark side of the American pork industry. Drawing on personal experiences raising pigs as well as sharp investigative instincts, Estabrook covers the range of the human-porcine experience. He shows how these intelligent creatures are all too often subjected to lives of suffering in confinement and squalor, sustained on a drug-laced diet just long enough to reach slaughter weight. But Estabrook also reveals how it is possible to raise pigs responsibly and respectfully, benefiting producers and consumers—as well as some of the top chefs in America. Provocative, witty, and deeply informed, Pig Tales is bound to spark conversation at dinner tables across America.
Pigtails, Ponytails and Fairy Tales
Author: Sophia NamazyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sparkles and Flo return for their nightly visits to Poppy, but their hair-curling fun ends after a tangled visit from Penelope--the Tooth Fairy!The Fairy World believes Sparkles and Flo are wasting their Fairy talents on hair. When a terrible storm blows Penelope off course, Sparkles and Flo rush in to rescue the trapped Tooth Fairy.Will the Fairies finally accept Sparkles and Flo? Will the two Hair Fairies find their own Happily Ever After and remain true to their talents?Find out with Pigtails, Ponytails, and Fairytales: Hair Emergency!
Pig Tails 'n Breadfruit
Author: Austin ClarkePublisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 9780679310303
Category : Cookery, Barbadian
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Austin Clarke grew up in Barbados, enveloped in the heavenly smells and smoke of women cooking. From them, he learned how to prepare the beloved dishes of the island - Rich Golden Roast Pork, Fried King Fish, Breadfruit Cou-Cou and, of course, his very own Chicken Austintacious. He shares his recipes for these hearty meals and reminisces about the "slave" food that was so much a part of his life. Whether it's a story about the village butcher whose qualifications were somewhat suspect, or a sure-fire route to a woman's love through her stomach, Austin Clarke will make you hungry for the "hot cuisine" and spirit of the island.
Some Pigtails
Author: Jonathan EigPublisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807565660
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
2020 Foreword Indies Finalist - Juvenile Lola's grandfather does the best pigtails ever. But her principal isn't so sure. Lola has a mind of her own and a love for books. With the help of Grandpa Ed and the support of her mother and friends, she learns how to use her determination to right a wrong at school.
Players in Pigtails
Author: Shana CoreyPublisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780439183062
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"[Corey] has penned an exuberant tribute to the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.... Setting the story during World War II, Corey introduces baseball-mad Katie Casey.... With all the boys going off to war, Phillip Wrigley, owner of the Chicago Cubs, holds tryouts for girls' teams, and hundreds show up, including Katie.... Gibbon's pictures look straight out of the 1940s, with vintage details and an evocative color palette." - Booklist, starred review
Author: Sophie F. BassUnmentionable Cuisine
Author: Calvin W. SchwabePublisher: University of Virginia Press
ISBN: 9780813911625
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
Includes recipes for cooking horse meat, goats, dogs, cats, rats, rabbits, hares, squirrels, turtles, snakes, eels, sharks, frogs, and insects, among other unusual food sources.
Polly and Her Pigtails
Author: Debra Sue LatiolaisPublisher: Monkey Puzzle Press
ISBN: 9780989050500
Category : Bullying
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Polly believes that nothing is more important than being the prettiest girl at school--and her pigtails are her trademark. But an incident with the class bully helps Polly discover the meaning of true beauty"--book jacket.
Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails
Author: Jenny StrebePublisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452152268
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This essential resource for little girls and their parents features 50 fun styles to wear to school, parties, and playdates. Each style is accompanied by chic photography, easy-to-follow illustrations, and cross-references to other similar styles to try. This comprehensive guide also includes tips for junior hair care and advice on accessories such as clips and ribbons. From a Minnie Mouse bun for a themed birthday party to a French braid perfect for trampolining with friends, Braids & Buns, Ponies & Pigtails includes all the information parents need to create pretty styles any little girl will love.
