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New Books in the Libraries Summer/Fall 2016

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Education and Service Careers: Child Development, Culinary Arts

Barefoot Contessa at home : everyday recipes you'll make over and over again / Ina Garten ; photographs by Quentin Bacon. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX714 .G363 2006 Collects recipes featuring elegant but easy-to-prepare dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert for both everyday meals or special occasions, accompanied by tips on the art of

entertaining with style.

Barefoot Contessa parties! : ideas and recipes for easy parties that are really fun / Ina Garten ; photographs by James Merrell ; food styling by Rori Spinelli. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX731 .G28 2001 Offers a wide array of menus for themed parties and such seasonal recipes as butternut

squash, tomato fennel salad, chicken chili, and mango salsa.

The best recipe : American classics / by the editors of Cook's illustrated ; illustrations by John Burgoyne ; photography by Carl Tremblay. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX715 .B485 2002 Presents the best versions of more than three hundred favorite American dishes, with background information, recipes, and cooking tips, based on comparative testing of multiple variants of each one.

Chez Panisse fruit / by Alice Waters and the cooks of Chez Panisse in collaboration with Alan Tangren and Fritz Streiff ; illustrations by Patricia Curtan. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX811 .W32 2002 A collection of recipes for fruity dishes from the famous Chez Panisse restaurant.

Classic Indian cooking / Julie Sahni ; illustrations by Marisabina Russo. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX724.5.I4 S24 1980 A complete initiation into the art of Indian cooking that includes easily available ingredients, step-by-step instructions, line drawings, and culinary secrets from India's great cooks.

The cookie book. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX772 .C583 2001 "Every kitchen needs a jar full of cookies. With as little as three ingredients, anyone can create these delicious, home-cooked treats. Whether you're looking for a nutritious lunchbox filler, an elegant cookie for afternoon tea, or a luscious brownie for a decadent

dessert, you'll find something to tempt you in this book. With over 150 recipes, beautiful, full-color photographs, plus handy hints and information about techniques, equipment, and ingredients, this is the only cookie book you'll ever need." -- Back cover.

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Cookies! : Good housekeeping favorite recipes. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX772 .C6558 2004 Thanks to Good Housekeeping, the cookie jar will never be empty again. With these simple and satisfying recipes, even new bakers will make perfect cookies the first and every time. All the cookies were developed in the famous Good Housekeeping kitchens. Some recipes came

from the staff, and others from the magazine’s readers, but each one is triple-tested and tasty. All the ingredients of success are here: how to measure properly, select the right cookie sheets, time your recipes, and use specialized gadgets. Whip up some warm kitchen memories with irresistible Butterscotch Fingers, baked with pecans to accentuate the richness; giant Black-and-White Cookies; and holiday treats such as Christmas Rocks with candied fruit and Hamantaschen pastries for Purim.

Cooking Moroccan / Tess Mallos. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX725.M8 C66 2005 "Step into the street stalls, home kitchens, and exotic palaces of Morocco to discover a cuisine that is rich in flavors, aromas, and colors. With recipes for all occasions and for all levels of cooks, [this book] provides an authentic taste of Moroccan cuisine, from an array of tempting little dishes to lamb tagines, couscous, and special-occasion foods such as

bisteeya. Special sections feature ingredients and techniques unique to the cuisine, step-by-step pictures make difficult recipes easy, and the wonderful food photography ensures that [this book] is as beautiful as it is practical." -- Back cover.

Feast : food that celebrates life / Nigella Lawson ; photographs by James Merrell. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX739 .L38 2004 Presents a festive assortment of delicious recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, and other special occasions, along with creative tips, tricks, and shortcuts to make entertaining stylish, fun, and easy.

Flavors of Morocco : delicious recipes from North Africa / Ghillie Başan ; photography by Peter Cassidy. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX725.M8 B388 2008 "With such a rich and diverse culinary history, which draws from the East, the Mediterranean, and Africa, Morocco is home to some of the most tantalizing food imaginable. From the

majestic cities of ancient dynasties, to the deserts with their date-palm oases, it is a land where the medieval and the modern are atmospherically intertwined. This is true of the culinary culture too--medieval dishes with a modern twist--sensual, exotic, and a feast for the eyes." -- Back cover.

The food and wine of Greece / Diane Kochilas ; illustrations by Vassilis Stenos. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX723.5.G8 K59 1993 "Greece and its many islands are rich with traditional and regional culinary dishes that go far

beyond the standard fare of moussaka and spinach pie. To gather these special recipes and the culture that surrounds them, Diane Kochilas spent more than fifteen years living and traveling in Greece, from home cooks and professional chefs she coaxed a wonderful array of authentic recipes to augment her own creations, adapting where necessary to make them accessible to modern goods with modern ingredients. This tantalizing collection of recipes covers all aspects of Greek cuisine and pays tribute to the history and tradition behind each dish. Each chapter---from olives and bread to appetizers, stews, savory pies, fish, poultry, meat, eggs, grains, vegetables, and sweets---is filled with detail on the ancient, religious, and folkloric origins of various dishes. Basic preparations, such as those for phyllo, avgolemono, and grilling of fish and game, are covered, as are regional variations and local specialties, secrets of village home cooks, and guidelines on how to serve the foods in typical Greek fashion. Also included is a helpful guide on where and how to obtain Green specialty items by mail." -- Back cover.

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Forever summer / Nigella Lawson ; photographs by Petrina Tinslay. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX714 .L393 2003 Nigella Lawson has become a household name through her televisions shows and her delectable recipes as showcased in her cookbooks.

From kitchen to market : selling your gourmet food specialty / Stephen F. Hall. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC HD9004 .H25 2005 "In [this book] Hall outlines every food marketing opportunity and then supports entrepreneurial action with detailed guidance. Whether you own your own business or you are thinking about starting one, [this book] will show you how" -- Back cover.

Great gatherings : stars chefs entertain at home / recipes by the Macy's Culinary Council, preface by Bill Shore, forward by Martha Stewart. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX731 .G6865 2007 "Meet the Macy's Culinary Council, a dream team of sixteen celebrity chefs from across America and around the world. They're restaurant owners, food writers, television stars, wine experts, artisan bakers, and most of all, creative artists. And wait till you discover how

they entertain at home. In this fresh, modern cookbook, Macy's star chefs take on entertaining, with easy menus and ideas for sharing with friends and family. There's a big, bold do-ahead Fiesta by chef and public TV star, Rick Bayless; the ultimate brunch from Food Network's Tyler Florence; a glamorous spread for hosting a movie awards party with food from Wolfgang Puck's famed party menus of recent years; a sweet and playful bug-themed birthday party for kids from renowned pastry chef Gale Gand; and much more." -- Back Cover.

How to be a domestic goddess : baking and the art of comfort cooking / Nigella Lawson ; photography by Petrina Tinslay. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX763 .L37 2001 A leading British chef shares her secrets of fine baking with a selection of more than 220 recipes for cakes, pies, pastries, preserves, puddings, breads, and cookies.

How to cook everything : Simple recipes for great food / by Mark Bittman ; illustrations by Alan Witschonke. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX714 .B573 1998 Great Food Made Simple Here's the breakthrough one-stop cooking reference for today's generation of cooks! Nationally known cooking authority Mark Bittman shows you how to

prepare great food for all occasions using simple techniques, fresh ingredients, and basic kitchen equipment. Just as important, How to Cook Everything takes a relaxed, straightforward approach to cooking, so you can enjoy yourself in the kitchen and still achieve outstanding results.

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In Nirmala's kitchen : everyday world cuisine / by Nirmala Narine ; foreword by Eric Ripert ; photography by Tina Rupp. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX725.A1 N26 2006 "Inspired by a passion for exotic cuisines, Nirmala Narine has spent the past ten years traveling the world in search of local specialties. Bustling markets, street-food stalls, spice

plantations, and even the Australian outback have all been settings for surprising culinary finds. [This book] features these wonderful dishes, reworked and laid out in accessible menu style for the home cook. You will find Tuna in Grape Leaves with Shallot and Caper Sauce, Goan Vindaloo Fish Curry, and for dessert, Algerian Semolina Cake with saffron Honey. And for your next cocktail party, new twists on some classics: a Coconut Water Martini (now known as 'the Nirmala') or a Pomegranate Sake Cosmopolitan. Part travel diary, [this book] also features insightful, often humorous, anecdotes. She once had to bribe a government official four packs of cigarettes and her Patagonia jacket to get through a Tibetan checkpoint. As Nirmala treks through fifteen regions and countries, including South America, North Africa, the Mediterranean, Tibet, and New Zealand, she discovers that the language of food knows no borders. What she learned along the way she now shares with us. A valuable glossary of unusual spices, fruits, and vegetables, which are now finding their way onto American tables, completes the book.

The King Arthur Flour cookie companion: the essential cookie cookbook. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX772 .K565 2004 Offers a variety of traditional cookie recipes including chocolate chip, oatmeal, biscotti, and sugar with variations to bring new life to these old favorites and includes tips on ingredients

and techniques.

Lord Krishna's cuisine : the art of Indian vegetarian cooking / Yamuna Devi ; illustrations by David Baird. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX837 .Y35 1987 Finally back in print - -the definitive volume on Indian vegetarian cooking. Created by a noted author and lecturer, Lord Krishna's Cuisine features more than 500 recipes, filled with fresh

produce and herbs, delicate spices, hot curries, and homemade dairy products. All recipes are based on readily available ingredients and have been scrupulously adapted for American kitchens. The recipes are enlivened by the author's anecdotes and personal reminiscences of her years in India, including stories of gathering recipes from royal families and temple cooks, which had been jealously guarded for centuries. Hailed by Gourmet as 'definitive,' and as 'a marvelous source for vegetarians' by Bon Appetit, Devi has created the landmark work on the world's most sophisticated vegetarian cuisine. Repackaged and evocatively illustrated, Lord Krishna's Cuisine unlocks the mysteries of the most healthful and delicious recipes of the world.

Mangoes & curry leaves : culinary journeys in the great subcontinent / location photographs by Jeffrey Aldford & Naomi Duguid ; studio photographs by Richard Jung. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX724.5.A1 A455 2005

"[In this book the authors] take us to the Great Indian Subcontinent--to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka--and catapult us into the kaleidoscopic experience of life in these countries: hundreds of millions of people, myriad languages, mountain kingdoms and searing tropics, and a breathtaking array of cooking styles and foods." -- Back cover.

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The Minnesota homegrown cookbook : local food, local restaurants, local recipes / presented by Renewing the Countryside ; foreword by Garrison Keillor. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX741 .R458 2008 Hennepin Technical Library/EPC TX741 .R458 2008

100 recipes from 35 of Minnesota's outstanding restaurants with a special commitment to locally grown, organic, sustainable cookery. The recipes comprise a travel guide through Minnesota, with illustrated profiles of each restaurant, chef, and uniquely appetizing locale.

Moroccan : the colors and fragrant spices of the souq for creative cooking. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX725.M8 M66 2004 "What happens when African cuisine fuses with Arab or European cuising? You get the range, variety, and - above all - the taste of Moroccan cuisine. The recipes in this book use

traditional Moroccan ingredients, such as fresh cilantro and spices as well as dried fruits and pulses, to create sumptuous salads, satisfying soup, and delicious desserts. Of course, Morocco's best-known dishes such as couscous, harira and tagine are also featured. Where would you like to start?" -- Back cover.

Nigella bites : from family meals to elegant dinners, easy, delectable recipes for any occasion / Nigella Lawson ; photography by Francesca Yorke. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX715 .L3773 2002 Shares a collection of easy-to-prepare recipes for various occasions from a quick-and-easy

breakfast to a simple family dinner to an elegant party.

Savoring the seasons of the northern heartland / Beth Dooley & Lucia Watson. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX715.2.M53 D66 2004 "Embracing the traditional cooking of the diverse peoples of the Upper Midwest, Beth Dooley and Lucia Watson present more than two hundred recipes for the modern kitchen, many with

seasonal variations to take advantage of the freshest fruits and vegetables available." "With this array of recipes, you can start with radish and cucumber salad, feast on grilled Coho salmon with lemon-ginger marinade, and then top it off with the best sugar cookies. Along the way, Savoring the Seasons of the Northern Heartland is sprinkled with historical photographs and the lively stories behind recipes handed down for generations."--Jacket.

Starting with ingredients : quintessential recipes for the way we really cook / Aliza Green. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX725.A1 G7234 2006 Each chapter in this revolutionary new cookery book focuses on a single ingredient, and the accompanying recipes in chef Aliza Green's culinary tour-de-force demonstrate the broad

range of possibilities for each ingredient, utilizing a variety of cooking methods, flavours and ethnic inspirations.

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Tarts & pies : classic & contemporary / Philippa Vanstone. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX773 .V37 2008 "Philippa Vanstone, a former pastry chef turned cookery writer and food stylist who has worked with some of the country's top photographers, tackles the subject of tarts and pies with enthusiasm and gives a fascinating historical background to every recipe. Philippa has a passion for pastry and sweet creations and she has now committed to paper her most

treasured collection of recipes. There are classics such as Lemon Meringue Pie, Apple Pies, Cherry Clafoutis, Gooseberry Pie, Banoffee Pie and Lemon Tart, as well as modern day delights such as Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pie, Ice Cream Pie and Pistachio Tart. There are over 150 recipes, many photographed in full colour, in what is destined to be a pastry cook's bible." -- Back Cover.

Vegetarianism : a history / Colin Spencer. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX392 .S722 2002 "Colin Spencer's Vegetarianism provides an in-depth look at meat abstention throughout the ages. Spanning the millennia, he discusses those who came to vegetarianism by choice, not necessity. He profiles vegetarian movements, such as Hinduism and Seventh Day Adventism. He looks at the different practices and philosophies underlying vegetarianism as well as a few of the prominent vegetarian advocates, including Pythagoras, Leonardo da

Vinci, Gandhi, and Adolf Hitler." "No longer a fringe movement in the United States, vegetarianism currently claims 2.5 million Americans. Whether seeking a closer relationship with God, avoiding animal cruelty, or seeking to protect their own health and the environment, vegetarians are highly regarded and given unquestionable compassion in Spencer's sweeping history."--Jacket.

General Education: Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Economics. English, ESOL,

Language, Math, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology

101 questions and answers on Hinduism / John Renard. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BL1210 .B39 2002 Provides answers to over one hundred questions about the origins, history, doctrines and practices, laws and ethics, spirituality, and other aspects of Hindu belief and practice.

The art of Buddhism : an introduction to its history & meaning / Denise Patry Leidy. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC N8193.A5 L45 2008 "As its teachings spread from the Indian subcontinent in all directions across Asia, Buddhism influenced every culture it touched--from Afghanistan to Korea, from Mongolia to Java. Buddhist art is a radiant reflection of the encounter of the Buddha's teachings with the

diverse civilizations that came under their sway. It is also an intriguing visual record of the evolution of Buddhist practice and philosophy over a period of more than two millennia. More than two hundred photographs provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts. Denise Leidy's guide is the perfect introductory text for all those intrigued by this splendid aesthetic tradition. It is also an essential resource for all who seek to understand Buddhist art as teaching."--Jacket.

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The battle for God / Karen Armstrong. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BL238 .A76 2001 "In our supposedly secular age governed by reason and technology, fundamentalism has emerged as an overwhelming force in every major world religion. Why? This is the fascinating, disturbing question that bestselling author Karen Armstrong addresses in her brilliant new book The Battle for God. Writing with the broad perspective and deep understanding of human spirituality that won huge audiences for A History of God,

Armstrong illuminates the spread of militant piety as a phenomenon peculiar to our moment in history. Contrary to popular belief, fundamentalism is not a throwback to some ancient form of religion but rather a response to the spiritual crisis of the modern world. As Armstrong argues, the collapse of a piety rooted in myth and cult during the Renaissance forced people of faith to grasp for new ways of being religious--and fundamentalism was born. Armstrong focuses here on three fundamentalist movements: Protestant fundamentalism in America, Jewish fundamentalism in Israel, and Islamic fundamentalism in Egypt and Iran--exploring how each has developed its own unique way of combating the assaults of modernity. Blending history, sociology, and spirituality, The Battle for God is a compelling and compassionate study of a radical form of religious expression that is critically shaping the course of world history."--Publisher's Website

Buddha / photographs by Jon Ortner, with sayings of the Buddha ; introduction by Jack Kornfield. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BQ890 .O78 2003 In the twenty-five centuries since the Buddha's death, his profound teachings and path have guided and enlightened over one and half billion lives. The Buddha also has inspired some

of the most beautiful and magnificent artistic creations ever produced by humanity. Jon Ortner's photographs of over 150 of the extraordinary works of art grace this volume. From the buddha carved from a single piece of jade to the largest reclining buddha, the Buddha's wisdom, compassion, and serenity are eternally present. Simple but powerful verses from The Pali Canon, the most important collection of Buddhist teachings, accompany the photographs. Extended notes in the back of the book provide additional information about the individual buddhas. The foreword by Jon Ortner will talk about the creation of the photographs over twenty five years, and the introduction will give the reader an understanding of Buddha's life and some knowledge of his spiritual teachings. It is important to remember that the Buddha was not a god. He was a human teacher in the sixth century B.C.E. who showed others the way to enlightenment through a path he discovered. Millions have followed, and today there are growing legions of Buddhists in the West with perhaps even greater numbers of non-Buddhists influenced by Buddhist thought and practice. Buddha, filled with exquisite images and verse, is bound in the colors of the monks' robes and foil stamped with an artistic rendition of a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and renewal. Startlingly beautiful in its design, the book is a shrine to meditate upon. It is a gift for everyone who loves beauty and welcomes wisdom, and anyone simply looking for an added measure of peace in their lives.

Happiness : a guide to developing life's most important skill / Matthieu Ricard ; translated by Jesse Browner. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BQ4304 .R5313 2007 Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BQ4304 .R5313 2006 "In this groundbreaking book, Matthieu Ricard makes a passionate case for happiness as a

goal that deserves at least as much energy as any other in our lives. Wealth? Fitness? Career success? How can we possibly place these above true and lasting well-being? Drawing from works of fiction and poetry, Western philosophy, Buddhist beliefs, scientific research, and personal experience, Ricard weaves an inspirational and forward-looking account of how we can begin to rethink our realities in a fast-moving modern world. With its revelatory lessons and exercises, Happiness is an eloquent and stimulating guide to a happier life."

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Healing emotions : conversations with the Dalai Lama on mindfulness, emotions, and health / edited by Daniel Goleman. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BQ4570.M4 H43 1997 "Can the mind heal the body? The Buddhist tradition says yes--and now that many Western scientists are beginning to agree, these discussions between His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai

Lama and a group of prominent physicians, psychologists, and meditation teachers could not be more timely. This book is a record of the Mind and Life Conference III, a meeting that gathered together a unique assortment of Buddhist teachers and Western scholars in an attempt to shed new light on the body-mind connection." -- Back cover.

A history of God : the 4000-year quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam / by Karen Armstrong. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BT98 .A65 1994 "In this stunningly intelligent book, Karen Armstrong, one of Britain's foremost commentators on religious affairs, traces the history of how men and women have perceived and experienced

God, from the time of Abraham to the present. From classical philosophy and medieval mysticism to the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the modern age of skepticism, Karen Armstrong performs the near miracle of distilling the intellectual history of monotheism into one superbly readable volume, destined to take its place as a classic."--Publisher's Website

Holy Bible : King James Version. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BS185 .N37 2013 This book in large-print copy was recommended for purchase by Bob Yund in honor of his retirement.

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism / by John Powers. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BQ7604 .P69 2007 "This is the most comprehensive and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available to date, covering a wide range of topics including history, doctrines, meditation practices, schools, religious festivals, and major figures. The revised edition contains expanded

discussions of recent Tibetan history and tantra, and incorporates important new publications in the field. Beginning with a summary of the Indian origins of Tibetan Buddhism and how it was eventually brought to Tibet, it explores Tibetan Mahayana philosophy and tantric methods for personal transformation. The four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism as well as Bon are explored in depth from a nonsectarian point of view. This new and expanded edition is a systematic and wonderfully clear presentation of Tibetan Buddhist views and practices." -- Back Cover.

Islam : a short history / Karen Armstrong. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BP50 .A69 2000 Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BP50 .A69 2000 No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. It haunts the popular Western imagination as an extreme faith that promotes authoritarian government, female

oppression, civil war, and terrorism. The author's short history offers a vital corrective to this narrow view. The distillation of years of thinking and writing about Islam, it demonstrates that the world's fastest-growing faith is a much richer and more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. This book begins with the flight of Muhammad and his family from Medina in the seventh century and the subsequent founding of the first mosques. It recounts the origins of the split between Shii and Sunni Muslims, and the emergence of Sufi mysticism; the spread of Islam throughout North Africa, the Levant, and Asia; the shattering effect on the Muslim world of the Crusades; the flowering of imperial Islam in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries into the world's greatest and most sophisticated power; and

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the origins and impact of revolutionary Islam. It concludes with an assessment of Islam today and its challenges.

Muhammad : a biography of the prophet / Karen Armstrong. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BP75 .A76 1993 "This vivid and detailed biography strips away centuries of distortion and myth and presents a balanced view of the man whose religion continues to dramatically affect the course of history." -- Back Cover.

Muhammad : a prophet for our time / Karen Armstrong. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BP75 .A764 2006 "Muhammad was born in 570 CE, and over the following sixty years built a thriving spiritual community, laying the foundations of a religion that changed the course of world history. There is more historical data on his life than on that of the founder of any other major faith, and yet his story is little known. Karen Armstrong's immaculately researched new biography

of Muhammad will enable readers to understand the true origins and spirituality of a faith that is all too often misrepresented as cruel, intolerant, and inherently violent. An acclaimed authority on religious and spiritual issues, Armstrong offers a balanced, in-depth portrait, revealing the man at the heart of Islam by dismantling centuries of misconceptions. Armstrong demonstrates that Muhammad's life--a pivot point in

history--has genuine relevance to the global crises we face today."--Publisher's Website.

Mazal tov! : the rituals and customs of a Jewish wedding / Michael Shire ; illustrated with illuminated manuscripts and ketubbot from the British Library. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BM731 .S4 2002 "A complete guide to the rituals, customs, and liturgy of the Jewish wedding ceremony" -- Back cover.

Peaceful death, joyful rebirth : a Tibetan Buddhist guidebook / Tulku Thondup ; edited by Harold Talbott. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BQ4487 .T56 2006 "Buddhism teaches that death can be a springboard to enlightenment--yet for all but the most advanced meditators, it will be the gateway to countless future lives of suffering in samsara. Tulku Thondup wrote this guide to help us heal our fear and confusion about death and

strengthen our practice in anticipation of this transition, and to help us realize the enlightened goal of ultimate peace and joy--not only for death and rebirth, but for this very lifetime. In simple language, he distills a vast range of sources, including scriptures, classic commentaries, oral teachings, and firsthand accounts. The book includes a downloadable audio program of guided meditations (URL provided in the book); an overview of the dying process, the after-death bardo states, and teachings on why, where, and how we take rebirth; accounts by Tibetan 'near-death experiencers' (delogs), who returned from death with amazing reports of their visions; ways to train our minds during life, so that at death, all the phenomena before us will arise as a world of peace, joy, and enlightenment; simple meditations, prayers, and rituals to benefit the dead and dying; [and] advice for caregivers, helpers, and survivors of the dying. The audio program includes guided instructions by the author on how to visualize Amitabha Buddha in the Pure Realm; how to receive his blessings; how to visualize transforming your body into light and sound at the time of death; how to share the blessings with compassion for all sentient beings; and how to rest in oneness. By becoming intimate with this practice while we're alive, we can alleviate our fear of death, improve our appreciation of this life, and prepare for death in a very practical way, while planting the seeds for rebirth in the Pure Land."--Publisher's Website

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Saying Kaddish / Anita Diamant. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BM712 .D53 1999 "Anita Diamant's knowledge, sensitivity, and clarity have made her one of the most respected writers of guides to Jewish life. In Saying Kaddish, she shows how to make Judaism's time-honored rituals into personal, meaningful sources of comfort. Diamant guides the reader through Jewish practices that attend the end of life, from the sickroom to the funeral to the

week, month, and year that follow. There are chapters describing the traditional Jewish funeral and the customs of Shiva, the first week after death when mourners are comforted and cared for by community, friends, and family. She also explains the protected status of Jewish mourners, who are exempt from responsibilities of social, business, and religious life during Shloshim, the first thirty days. And she provides detailed instructions for the rituals of Yizkor and Yahrzeit, as well as chapters about caring for grieving children, mourning the death of a child, neonatal loss, suicide, and the death of non-Jewish loved ones."--Publisher's Website

Solving algebra word problems / Judy Barclay. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC QA157 .B23 2005 Drawing from her 30 years of experience teaching algebra, Judy Barclay wrote SOLVING ALGEBRA WORD PROBLEMS to help students build confidence as they learn to solve word problems algebraically. Using a five-step strategy, Barclay takes the frustration out of solving

word problems by providing lots of worked examples and plenty of exercises for students to hone their skills at problem solving. Practice makes perfect, and as students follow the steps in this book, they will gain confidence as they strengthen valuable problem-solving skills that can be put to good use in other courses, including science and statistics. SOLVING ALGEBRA WORD PROBLEMS is the type of book that students will want to keep as a handy reference for future courses.

The universe in a single atom : the convergence of science and spirituality / His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC BQ7935.B774 U56 2005 Science vs. religion, faith vs. empirical enquiry--which is the true path to understanding reality? After forty years of study with some of the greatest scientific minds as well as a lifetime of meditative, spiritual and philosophical study, the Dalai Lama presents an analysis

of why both disciplines must be pursued in order to arrive at a complete picture of the truth. Science shows us ways of interpreting the physical world, while spirituality helps us cope with reality. But the extreme of either is impoverishing. The belief that all is reducible to matter and energy leaves out a huge range of human experience: emotions, yearnings, compassion, culture. At the same time, holding unexamined spiritual beliefs--beliefs that are contradicted by evidence, logic, and experience--can lock us into fundamentalist cages. The legacy of this book is a vision of the world in which our different approaches to understanding ourselves, our universe and one another can be brought together in the service of humanity.--From publisher description.

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Health Careers: Dental, EMS, Health Science (Broad Field), Health Unit Coordinator, Medical

Assistant, Medical Office, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Station Technician, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing

CMA exam preparation study guide. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC R728.8 .C475 2016 Preparation for the exams for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Includes comprehensive reviews of each section, proven test-taking strategies, tips and advice, and comprehensive practice test questions [to] increase your confidence and abilities.

First, do less harm : confronting the inconvenient problems of patient safety / edited by Ross Koppel and Suzanne Gordon. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC R729.8 .F57 2012 Each year, hospital-acquired infections, prescribing and treatment errors, lost documents and test reports, communication failures, and other problems have caused thousands of deaths in

the United States, added millions of days to patients' hospital stays, and cost Americans tens of billions of dollars. Despite (and sometimes because of) new medical information technology and numerous well-intentioned initiatives to address these problems, threats to patient safety remain, and in some areas are on the rise. In First, Do Less Harm, twelve health care professionals and researchers plus two former patients look at patient safety from a variety of perspectives, finding many of the proposed solutions to be inadequate or impractical. Several contributors to this book attribute the failure to confront patient safety concerns to the influence of the "market model" on medicine and emphasize the need for hospital-wide teamwork and greater involvement from frontline workers (from janitors and aides to nurses and physicians) in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective safety initiatives.

Healing words : the power of apology in medicine / Michael S. Woods, Hilda J. Bruckner contributing author and researcher. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC R729.8 .W66 2004 One doctor speaking to other doctors and health care providers about how to provide the best possible care for patients--by actually caring about patients. This powerful book helps health care providers understand and practice what to do after unexpected outcomes--to apologize. Michael Woods walks health care providers through the Five "R's" of Apology:

Recognition; Regret; Responsibility; Remedy and Remain Engaged.

An imperfect offering : humanitarian action for the twenty-first century / James Orbinski. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC RA390.A2 O73 2009 "Having seen things we hope never to see, in the face of unimaginable suffering, evil, and deep personal torment, James Orvinski still believes in 'the good we can be if we so choose.' These stories from his own experience--a doctor's indelible testimony from the front lines in Peru, Somalia, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Russia--encompass warnings, hope,

lessons in how we can inject humanitarian activity into our lives. With a fine journalist's eye for detail and a committed doctor's empathy, Orbinski's powerful voice is matched by the urgency of his message: Being political is not only reserved for politicians, and admitting and confronting imperfection is essential to compassion." -- Back cover.

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McGraw-Hill's 5 TEAS practice tests / Kathy A. Zahler. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC LB2353.7.T43 Z34 2014 "Before you can get into some nursing schools, you need to get a high score on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). McGraw-Hill's 5 TEAS Practice Tests will get you the results you desire. The book offers 5 full-length TEAS practice tests just like the real exam, with answers and complete explanations for every question. You not only know the right

answers but understand why they are correct. You will also get intensive practice with TEAS-style questions in reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage."--Publisher information.

Phlebotomy simplified / Diana Garza, Kathleen Becan-McBride. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC RB45.15 .G373 2013 "Designed for beginning health care students and practitioners, Phlebotomy Simplified, Second Edition is an easy, step-by-step, practice-oriented approach to blood collection procedures for use in diverse settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, home health

care, and pediatric clinics. It brings together all the entry-level competencies healthcare workers need, including communication, clinical, technical, and safety skills. Building on the format of the popular First Edition, this edition is updated to reflect the latest Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) guidelines. It adds new sections on patient safety and avoiding preventable errors, as well as expanded coverage of topics ranging from selecting veins to finding a job in the field. It also contains many new images, including new anatomical figures, and photos of the latest equipment and supplies." -- Publisher's Website.

Second opinions : stories of intuition and choice in the changing world of medicine / Jerome Groopman. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC RC82 .G76 2001 "One of the greatest challenges patients and their families face is how to evaluate and act on medical advice. Swept up in the rush of events, anxious about the prognosis, facing a blur of technical jargon, fatigued from worry or pain, people who are ill are easily overwhelmed by

treatment choices. Told in eight gripping clinical dramas, Second Opinions reveals the forces at play in making critical medical decisions. Dr. Jerome Groopman illuminates the world of medicine, where knowledge is imperfect, no therapy is without risk, and the outcome is never fully predictable. It portrays moments of astute diagnosis and misguided perception, of lifesaving triumphs and shattering failures. These real-life lessons prepare us to traverse the uncertain terrain of illness, and enable us to balance intuition and information, and thereby make the best possible decisions about our health and future."--Back cover.

What I learned in medical school : personal stories of young doctors / edited by Kevin M. Takakuwa, Nick Rubashkin, Karen E. Herzig ; with a foreword by Joycelyn Elders. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC R705 .W48 2004 Like many an exclusive club, the medical profession subjects its prospective members to

rigorous indoctrination: medical students are overloaded with work, deprived of sleep and normal human contact, drilled and tested and scheduled down to the last minute. Difficult as the regimen may be, for those who don't fit the traditional mold -- white, male, middle-to-upper class, and heterosexual -- medical school can be all the more harrowing. This riveting book tells the tales of a new generation of medical students -- students whose varied backgrounds are far from traditional. Their stories will forever alter the way we see tomorrow's doctors. In these pages, a black teenage mother overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds, an observant Muslim dons the hijab during training, an alcoholic hides her past. We hear the stories of a Vietnamese refugee, a Mexican immigrant, a closeted Christian, an overweight woman. These once unlikely students are among those who describe their medical school experiences with uncommon candor, providing a close look at the inflexible curriculum, the pervasively competitive culture, and the daunting obstacles that come with being "different" in medical school. Their tales of courage are by turns poignant, amusing, eye-opening -- and altogether unforgettable.

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The woman who swallowed a toothbrush : and other bizarre medical cases / Rob Myers. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC R706 .M94 2003 "No two medical cases are ever exactly alike, but occasionally patients seek help for some exceptional problems--like the woman who suffered from unwanted, spontaneous orgasm, or the man whose stomach exploded due to overeating, or the woman with mysterious chest pain

who turned out to have a sewing needle embedded in her heart. An astounding collection of 51 of the most bizarre medical cases that have ever been documented, [this book] describes a fascinating array of rare medical conditions, from Munchausen syndrome and the Lazarus Phenomenon to fractured penises, autoerotic death, and orange juice overdoses..." -- Back cover.

Public and Emergency Service Careers: EMS, Environmental Health & Safety, Fire Protection, Law Enforcement, Public

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Lights & sirens : the education of a paramedic / Kevin Grange. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC RA645.6.C2 G73 2015 "A true account of going through UCLA's famed Daniel Freeman Paramedic Program--and practicing emergency medicine on the streets of Los Angeles. Nine months of tying tourniquets and pushing new medications, of IVs, chest compressions, and defibrillator shocks--that was Kevin Grange's initiation into emergency medicine when, at age thirty-six,

he enrolled in the 'Harvard of paramedic schools': UCLA's Daniel Freeman Paramedic Program, long considered one of the best and most intense paramedic training programs in the world. Few jobs can match the stress, trauma, and drama that a paramedic calls a typical day at the office, and few educational settings can match the pressure and competitiveness of paramedic school. Blending months of classroom instruction with ER rotations and a grueling field internship with the Los Angeles Fire Department, UCLA's paramedic program is like a mix of boot camp and med school. It would turn out to be the hardest thing Grange had ever done--but also the most transformational and inspiring. An in-depth look at the trials and tragedies that paramedic students experience daily, Lights and Sirens is ultimately about the best part of humanity--people working together to help save a human life"-- Provided by publisher.

General Non-Fiction:

Biography, Autobiography, Memoir:

Fragrant rice / Janet De Neefe. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX910.5.D46 A3 2003 "When Janet De Neefe stepped off the plane in Bali in 1974, she felt an immediate connection to this island paradise. Though curious about Bali's culture, its warm people and its mouth-watering cuisine, she didn't expect to fall in love with a Balinese and make a new life there.

Now, years later, Janet and her husband have four children and run two of the most successful restaurants in Bali. In this delightful memoir, Janet shares entertaining stories of being 'gently shaped like warm rice for offerings' as she adapts to another culture and way of life. She offers insights into the ancient myths and rituals still alive in Bali today, and passes on delicious recipes handed down through generations of her husband's family. In the aftermath of the tragedy that struck Bali in 2002, [this book] shows that the love, hope and warmth that has made this island such a special place for Janet, and for many overseas visitors, is still very much alive." -- Back cover.

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Maman's homesick pie : a Persian heart in an American kitchen / by Donia Bijan. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC TX910.5.B55 A3 2011 "Donia Bijan discovers a way back to home and what it means to belong. A memoir both universal and intimate, anchored in history and lifted by the mysterious elements that only occur in a warm and inviting kitchen."--Marsha Mehran, author Pomegranate Soup. For

Donia Bijan's family, food has been the language they use to tell their stories and to communicate their love. In 1978, when the Islamic Revolution in Iran threatened their safety, they fled to California's Bay Area, where the familiar flavors of Bijan's mother's cooking formed a bridge to the life they left behind. Now, through the prism of food, award-winning chef Donia Bijan unwinds her own story, finding that at the heart of it all is her mother, whose unwavering love and support enabled Bijan to realize her dreams. From the Persian world of her youth to the American life she embraced as a teenager to her years at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris (studying under the infamous Madame Brassart) to apprenticeships in France's three-star kitchens and finally back to San Francisco, where she opened her own celebrated bistro, Bijan evokes a vibrant kaleidoscope of cultures and cuisines. And she shares thirty inspired recipes from her childhood (Saffron Yogurt Rice with Chicken and Eggplant and Orange Cardamom Cookies), her French training (Ratatouille with Black Olives and Fried Bread and Purple Plum Skillet Tart), and her cooking career (Roast Duck Legs with Dates and Warm Lentil Salad and Rose Petal Ice Cream). An exhilarating, heartfelt memoir, Maman's Homesick Pie is also a reminder of the women who encourage us to shine"-- Provided by publisher.

Standing in the light : my life as a pantheist / Sharman Apt Russell. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BL220 .R87 2008 With a humane heart, an inquisitive mind, and an astounding fluency of prose, Sharman Apt Russell invites skeptics, scientists, and seekers everywhere to join her in her exploration of the soul of pantheism.

History The path between the seas : the creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 / David McCullough. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC F1569.C2 M33 2004 An account of the building of the Panama Canal, covering the fifty-year span between its beginnings by France to its completion by the United States in 1914. This title was a retiree request by Ron Knapp.

Housekeeping Spark joy : an illustrated master class on the art of organizing and tidying up / Marie Kondo ; translated from the Japanese by Cathy Hirano. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC TX309 .K6613 2016 Marie Kondo's unique KonMari Method of tidying up is nothing short of life-changing -- and her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has become a worldwide sensation. In

Spark Joy, Kondo presents an in-depth, illustrated manual on how to declutter and organize specific items throughout the house, from kitchen and bathroom items to work-related papers and hobby collections. User-friendly line drawings illustrate Kondo's patented folding method as it applies to shirts, pants, socks, and jackets, as well as images of properly organized drawers, closets, and cabinets.

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Meditations The bridge of stars : 365 prayers, blessings and meditations from around the world / foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama ; general editor, Marcus Braybrooke. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC BL 560 . B73 2001

"[This book] is a unique illustrated collection of prayers, blessings and meditations from many different traditions around the world, intended for all those who believe in the reality and power of the spirit. From the Vedas to E.E. Cummings, from Japanese haiku to Emily Dickinson and Rainer Maria Rilke, this is a wide-ranging collection of some of the most inspiring writing of the last two thousand years. " -- Book Jacket.

Photography

Photography in America / Miles Orvell, Temple University. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC TR23 .O78 2016 "From scientific and documentary photography to the more purely aesthetic, the camera has become a part of American culture at every level. Photography in America explores the medium from a variety of angles--portrait, landscape, photojournalism, documentary, creative digital photography, and postmodern critique of the image--in order to help students

understand its impact and meaning. Organized by genres and modes, this text traces the history of a medium considered central to American culture by examining its different uses, going back to its beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century and looking forward to its future."--Publisher's Website

Fiction

Black notice / Patricia Cornwell. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC Fiction COR Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta of Richmond, Virginia, investigates a body found in a ship's container from Europe. A tattoo on the body sends her flying to Interpol headquarters in Lyon, France, where she learns of a killer known as The Werewolf.

Full house / Janet Evanovich. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction EVA As polo instructor Nick Kaharchek and mother-of-two Billie Pearce enjoy a budding romance, a killer closes in on them.

Lean mean thirteen / Janet Evanovich. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC Fiction EVA Mistake #1: Dickie Orr. Stephanie was married to him for about fifteen minutes before she caught him cheating on her with her arch-nemesis Joyce Barnhardt. Another fifteen minutes after that Stephanie filed for divorce, hoping to never see either one of them again. Mistake #2: Doing favors for super bounty hunter Carlos Manoso (a.k.a. Ranger). Ranger needs her to

meet with Dickie and find out if he's doing something shady. Turns out, he is. Turns out, he's also back to doing Joyce Barnhardt. And it turns out Ranger's favors always come with a price ... Mistake #3: Going completely nutso while doing the favor for Ranger, and trying to apply bodily injury to Dickie in front of the entire office. Now Dickie has disappeared and Stephanie is the natural suspect in his disappearance. Is Dickie dead? Can he be found? And can Stephanie Plum stay one step ahead in this new, dangerous game? Joe Morelli, the hottest cop in Trenton, NJ is also keeping Stephanie on her toes -- and he may

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know more than he's saying about many things in Stephanie's life. It's a cat-and-mouse game for Stephanie Plum, where the ultimate prize might be her life.

My gal Sunday / Mary Higgins Clark. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction CLA Four stories on Henry and Sandra Britland, husband-and-wife team of sleuths, he a former U.S. president, she a former congresswoman. In A Crime of Passion, they investigate a murder for which his former secretary of state is falsely accused, while in They All Ran After the President's

Wife, she is kidnapped in exchange for a terrorist.

The stolen twin / by Michele Pariza Wacek. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction WAC "On the surface, Kit Caldwell has it all. A senior in college with her future ahead of her, lots of friends, lots of parties--not to mention also having the eye of Tommy, the star quarterback of the football team. But underneath, Kit's life is a charade, built on a foundation of secrets and lies, including one so dark it threatens to tear her world apart: her twin sister, Cat, was

kidnapped when they were both seven, never to be heard from again. That is, until one dark Halloween night. But is it really Cat? Or is it someone else, someone playing a sinister and deadly game? To save herself from imminent danger, Kit, with the help of Tommy and her friends, is forced to go back in time and confront her own personal demons, as she finally discovers what really happened to Cat, all those years ago" -- Amazon.com

Visions of sugar plums / Janet Evanovich. Hennepin Technical Library/EPC Fiction EVA A holiday adventure finds Stephanie Plum struggling to remove an intruder from her apartment and falling for a mysterious newcomer.

Your father sends his love : stories / Stuart Evers. Hennepin Technical Library/BPC Fiction EVE A collection of short stories explores the complexities of family relationships, including the story of a father who goes to jail for avenging a hate crime against his son and a mother who goes back to her husband and children after an affair. –Publisher

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