"Everyone loves Bacon, but letting his fame go to his head may prove more dangerous than he thought"--

Ailsa has just left school and should be living it up on a summer trip, but her plans are scuppered by her needy and secretive mother. In desperation she takes up with local fishmonger Ian. He's good for her soul and her sex-life, but their future is blighted by the shadow of Ailsa's absent father Tom, an art-teacher who left home after hitting the headlines in the worst possible way. In the end Ailsa makes a break for Edinburgh, where she finds a job and a bed with Shane, a shady dealer in picture-rights. With him she lets go of her inhibitions, but can she let go of her past? A rollercoaster family drama described as "harsh, gritty yet lyrical," A Kettle of Fish moves from the East coast of Fife to the art galleries of Edinburgh, where Ailsa finds herself fishing for clues about Tom.

As he sets out for the store, the boy's mother reminds him, "Six farm eggs, a cake for tea, a pound of pears, and don't forget the bacon." On his way, he repeats, "Six fat legs...a cape for me...a flight of stairs...and don't forget the bacon." Or was it "six clothes pegs...a rake for leaves...a pile of chairs...and don't forget the bacon"? Well, at least he was sure to remember the bacon!

Seventy recipes that let you savor the flavor of bacon any time of day, plus bacon lore, bacon tips, and resources for finding great bacons. From classic breakfast treats like Daddy’s Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Bacon to elegant main courses of Linguine and Bacon with Vodka Sauce, each savory dish is better than the last. Even desserts are improved with a few bits of this tasty treat. Double-Crunch Peanut Butter Cookies will keep everyone guessing about the secret ingredient! Discover intriguing bacon lore and other practical tips, from the origin of the phrase “bringing home the bacon” to some surprising nutritional facts (seems those tasty little strips aren’t so bad for the hips after all). No matter how you slice it, Everything Tastes Better with Bacon.

In a world ruled by machines, a young robot encounters a girl who needs help in this children’s sci-fi adventure—soon to be a major motion picture! Humans went extinct thirty years ago. And twelve-year-old robot XR_935 is just fine with that. Without humans around, there is no war, crime, or pollution. Everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Until the day XR discovers something impossible: a human girl named Emma. Now, Emma, XR, and two other robots must embark on a dangerous voyage in search of a mysterious point on a map. But how will they survive in a place where rules are never broken and humans aren’t even supposed to exist? Narrated in the first person (first robot?) by XR, The Last Human blends humor and action to tell a story about friendship, technology, and challenging the status quo no matter the consequences. It’s not just about what it means to be a robot. It’s about what it means to be a human./

Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at Every Size. Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body right now—and Health at Every Size will show you how. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. Updated with the latest scientific research and even more powerful messages, Health at Every Size is not a diet book, and after reading it, you will be convinced the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.

Bring home the bacon! Everybody loves bacon, and these delicious recipes feature it in much more than just breakfast dishes. You'll find new twists on old favorites as well as inventive new recipes for salads, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and even desserts! Try Asparagus, Bacon, and Caramelized Onion Pizza; New England Clam Chowder; Bacon, Egg, and Colby Cheese Quesadillas; Bowtie Pasta with Broccoli and Bacon; Crispy Fried Rice; and Savory Bacon Smokies. Bacon and bacon recipes are appearing in the news, cited as a food trend, featured on the Food Network, and most recently as an element in desserts.