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All Things Maine June 2019
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Borealis Breads...75 Recipes for Breads, Soups, Sides, and More...
by Jim Amaral and Cynthia Finnemore Simonds
For more than twenty-five years, Borealis Breads has been a vibrant and lasting part of Maine's dynamic food scene. Relying on locally sourced ingredients and grains grown and processed right here in Maine, Borealis owner Jim Amaral was a pioneer in thelocal food movement and helped lead the way in Maine's wheat and grain renaissance. As much a celebration of the art and science of sourdough as it is the success of an iconic bakery, this book presents favorite recipes from the bakery, plus scrumptious options for pairing with such delicious breads as Rosemary Hazelnut , Lemon Sage Flatbread, Portuguese Corn Bread , Maine Coast Focaccia, and many more"-- (Maine Author).
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The Martha Manual: How to Do (Almost) Everything
by Martha Stewart
An authoritative handbook by the domestic-lifestyle expert shares hundreds of ideas and instructions for homemaker skills, from transporting a decorated cake and folding an American flag to playing a classic lawn game and bathing a cat. (Maine Author) | |
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Maybe Tomorrow?
by Charlotte Agell, illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez
A tender exploration of loss and the power of supportive kindness, empathy and friendship depicts a kindhearted, butterfly-covered gator who helps a mourning purple hippo carry around a shrinking metaphorical block of sadness in the aftermath of a painful loss. (Maine Author).
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Blooming Beneath the Sun
by Christina Rossetti, illustrated by Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan illustrates 19th century poet Christina Rossetti's classic nursery rhymes and poems. (Maine Illustrator).
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A Piglet Named Mercy
by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
When a pig named Mercy arrives at the Watsons' front door, she brings love and chaos to their lives. (Maine Illustrator).
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Borrowing Bunnies: A Surprising True Tale of Fostering Rabbits
by Cynthia Lord, photographs by John Bald, illustrations by Hazel Mitchell
From Newbery Honor author, Cynthia Lord, comes the heartwarming true story of the author's own journey in fostering two amazing bunnies, illustrated with photos and drawings. (Maine Author).
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How Do Fairies Have Fun in the Sun?
by Liza Gardner Walsh, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell
Most people know fairies love the summer sun, but how do they soak up all its endless fun? (Maine Author).
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The Shaker Murders A Will Rees Mystery
by Eleanor Kuhns
Shortly after Will Rees and his family arrive at a peaceful Shaker community, a series of unfortunate accidents occur killing several people. The community want to believe nothing sinister is happening, but Rees thinks otherwise. When he begins having nightmares about his family’s safety and a girl disappears, he must rush to find answers. (Maine Subject).
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Thread on Arrival
by Lea Wait
When Ike Hamilton, a down-on-his-luck member of their community, is stabbed to death, needlepointing partners Angie and Sarah must unravel the clues and get this case sewn up before the killer strikes again. (Maine Author. Maine Setting).
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Wild Card
by Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington's peaceful country retreat with his latest paramour is interrupted by an unknown, ruthlessly vengeful adversary who orchestrates multiple plots targeting Manhattan, Barrington and his associates. (Maine Author).
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Grasses and Rushes of Maine: A Field Guide
by Glen H. Mittelhauser, Matt Arsenault, Don Cameron, and Eric Doucette
Grasses and Rushes of Maine is a comprehensive field guide for all species of grass and rush currently found in the state of Maine. It was designed for a wide range of readers and will be useful to botanists, ecologists, wetland scientists, students, naturalists, farmers, gardeners, and others interested in these often overlooked groups of plants. (Maine Subject).
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How to Love a Country
by Richard Blanco
A new collection from the renowned inaugural poet explores immigration, gun violence, racism, LGBTQ issues and more, in accessible and emotive verses. (Maine Poet).
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The Giver (based on the novel by Lois Lowry)
by adapted by P. Craig Russell, illustrated by P. Craig Russell, Galen Showman, Scott Hampton
Presents a graphic novelization of Lois Lowry's novel in which Jonas, a boy from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world, is receives special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life. (Maine Author).
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The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter
by Diane Magras
n this Scottish medieval adventure, after attempting a daring rescue of her war-band family, Drest learns that Lord Faintree's traitorous uncle has claimed the castle for his own and convinced the knights that the lord has been slain . . . by her hand. Now with a hefty price on her head, Drest must find a way to escape treacherous knights, all the while proving to her father, the "Mad Wolf of the North," and her irrepressible band of brothers that she is destined for more than a life of running and hiding. Even if that means redefining what it means to be a warrior -- companion to The Mad Wolf's Daughter. (Maine Author).
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