Today started as any other day, with the exception that today, I was getting a typewriter to start my cookbook. On May 10, 2013, my wife was looking for a recipe for a jalapeño quiche to prepare for Mother’s Day, May 12. As my wife was looking for this recipe, she looked through this big pile of papers. She made a “throw-away pile” and a “keep pile.” I had an “aha” moment, much like Oprah has from time to time; most of you can relate too. My thought was something like, This one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, recipes that endearing clients and friends had given us throughout the years. And as I picked up the pile and looking and reading through the recipes, this flood of memories surrounded me; the pile she has gathered is 90 percent recipes. I am one short of 100. Wow! The cover of this work was painted by the artist: Annabelle C. Doan

Decibella is a loud talker. A really loud talker. She’s so loud, she’s hurting ears, startling wait staff, disrupting classmates, and annoying moviegoers. She doesn’t realize different environments and situations sometimes demand a softer, quieter voice. That is until a caring teacher introduces her to the silly-sounding word “Slurpadoodle” and the five volumes of voice (Whisper, 6-inch, Table Talk, Strong Speaker, and Outside).

Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the cat who shows them some tricks and games.

From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always comes a story about a friendship that grows between a blind horse and a gruff goat All the animals at the Open Bud Ranch can see that Jack likes keeping his space to himself. But when Charlie arrives, he doesn’t see Jack at all. He’s still getting used to seeing out of only one of his eyes. The two get off to a bumpy start. At first, Jack is anxious and distrustful. But one day, he summons his courage and guides Charlie to his favorite sunlit field: this way, Charlie. And so begins a powerful friendship that will be tested by life’s storms—but will ultimately change each life for the better.

A cookbook of 50 recipes that combines everyone’s favorite protein with the ease of cooking all on one pan, from a James Beard Award–winning food writer and TASTE contributor. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE AND FORBES “For the chicken aficionado, Cathy Erway’s treatise is sure to delight. This gorgeous collection of delicious recipes is sure to bring joy to the cook and eaters alike.”—Nik Sharma, cooking columnist and author of Season and The Flavor Equation Sheet Pan Chicken is a fresh, modern approach to cooking dinner all on one pan. These aren’t ordinary protein and potatoes dishes—they’re internationally-inspired recipes for roasting whole chickens, chicken breasts, legs, thighs, and wings but also chicken meatballs and chicken skewers. With Coriander-Crusted Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas and Pomegranate, Thai Yellow Curry Chicken Thighs with Cucumber Relish, Chicken Katsu with Plum Sauce, and much more, you’ll elevate your dinner game with new flavors and techniques while enjoying the ease of one-pan cooking. James Beard Award–winning writer Cathy Erway covers the globe with her ingenious recipes and also those contributed by chefs Melissa Clark, Jenn de la Vega, Von Diaz, Pati Jinich, Yewande Komolafe, Preeti Mistry, Leela Punyaratabandhu, and Louisa Shafia. Also included are recipes for delectable sides, salads, and sauces to round out these mouthwatering and winning chicken dinners.

The Little Princess needs to learn some manners but, several tantrums later, once she’s mastered ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, she finds that not everyone else is so polite! She’s certainly not going to give the Beastie back his dinner until he asks nicely! 'Hilarious and a godsend to parents.' Guardian

The Little Princess loves getting her hands dirty. The trouble is . . . she hates washing them. Until she learns all about the nasties and the dirties and all the other horrible things that lurk and make you ill . . .