"Ya'll mosey on over and pull up a chair, cus, I reckon yous orta stay a spell sosa we can ponder a bit about what's cookin' in yonder. Yont to? Ain't nary a reason to be in a rush. Nows, would ya pass me the earl to slop on this rusty hinge? Dag nab it, if yous youngins' er goin' to the crick, roll up yern britchy legs." These were all well-known words heard throughout my childhood and even into today. I find myself sayin' such things to my children on occasion. They look at me with a crooked grin and say "okay mom." You know that type of slang is just ingrained and hard to change. One of the things that I've learned, in my lifetime thus far, is that these words have slipped through the lips of some mighty fine home cooks. Author Sharron Bell's Simply Sharron A Recipe Collection is a heartwarming memoir that shares memories of family and friends as well as the meals they've shared along the way. This book takes you on a tasty trek through a multitude of recipes collected from family and friends. One of the great things about this book is that it depicts meals that can be simply prepared by all home cooks who enjoy being in the kitchen preparing home-style meals that are basic and without the need for a lot of extravagant kitchen tools. With this collection of recipes in your arsenal, you will always have an appetizer, sauce, main dish/casserole, salad, soup, or dessert recipe at your fingertips. Simply Sharron A Recipe Collection is not just about the meals but about the memories that have been and will be created every day.

Simply Canning - Survival Guide to Safe Home Canning. Do you know the most important information for safe home canning? Do you have the assurance that you won't poison your children? Simply Canning will lead you step by step through the most important safety information. Safety First! If you are a beginning canner and are not sure where to start, Simply Canning is for you. This canning guide is designed to boost your understanding of canning principals and safety, and make your canning a success. Simple Steps Canning Guide is a guide that will: Give you essential information you need for safe, successful and fun home canning. Give you confidence and peace of mind.... we all love peace of mind. What you will learn: Basics - so what is it that processing actually does? Choosing your food and canning methods- Which canning method should you use, and more importantly which ones to NOT use Canners -How to use both Water Bath and Pressure Canners. Equipment - What else do you need? Hand tools, Specialty tools. What is essential and what is just plain handy. The Big Day- Tips to make canning day go smoothly. Preparation is the key to stress-free success. When the job is done. How to check your seals, store your jars and equipment. What to do if you have jars that don't turn out quite right Recipes for both waterbath and pressure canning many basic foods.

In 9 stories and 15 poems, Sharon G. Flake provides insight into the minds of a diverse group adolescent African American males. here's Tow-Kaye, getting married at age 16 to love of his life, who's pregnant. He knows it's the right thing to do, but he's scared to death. James writes in his diary about his twin brother's terrible secret, which threatens to pull James down, too. Tyler explains what it's like to be a player with the ladies. In a letter to his uncle, La'Ron confesses that he's infected with HIV. Eric takes us on a tour of North Philly on the Fourth of July, when the heat could make a guy go crazy. Still, he loves his hood. These and other unforgettable characters come to life in this collection of urban male voices. Sharon's G. Flake's talent for telling it like it is will leave readers thinking differently, feeling deeply, and definitely wanting more.

The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school.

We live in a culture that's all about self, becoming the best "me" I can be instead of becoming like Jesus. This me-centered message affects every area of our lives--our friendships, our marriages, even our faith--and it breaks each one in different ways. The self-focused life robs our joy, shrinks our souls, and is the reason we never quite break free of insecurity. In this book, Sharon Hodde Miller invites us into a bigger, Jesus-centered vision--one that restores our freedom and inspires us to live for more. She helps readers - identify the secret source of insecurity - understand how self-focus sabotages seven areas of our lives - learn four practical steps for focusing on God and others - experience freedom from the burden of self-focus Anyone yearning for a purpose bigger than "project me" will cherish this paradigm-shifting message of true fulfillment.

What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? If you've ever doubted yourself, allowed other people's negativity to stop you from doing what you want, or assumed that any success you've had in the past was just a case of 'pure luck', then you need The Mind Makeover. For many years Sharron Lowe has been the go-to coach for global luxury brands. She has coached thousands of people, helping them to make positive changes in how they think, feel and what they believe is possible. In doing so she has transformed the brands and people she works with. In The Mind Makeover, Sharron Lowe shares her success strategies. She will show you how to: create a positive inner voice, stop negative influences ruling your life, and build your confidence and self-belief. So what are you waiting for? A mind lift is much better than a face lift, and your mind is the key to living your best life yet. The Mind Makeover is essential reading for anyone who wants to take control of their life.