A vivid pictorial presentation of everything you need to know to understand the Bible in its context. Full-color illustrations.

Collins Bible Handbook (English and French Edition)

Thomas, Sarah

Musset, Jacques

Stanley-Baker, Penny

Religion & Spirituality

Harpercollins

Kalamata's Kitchen

Dora the Explorer meets No Reservations in this delicious picture book debut! Follow Kalamata and her alligator sidekick on the first of many exciting food adventures in a charming story about facing fears and overcoming back-to-school jitters.\nGrown-ups never seemed to notice, but Kalamata's kitchen table was magical. Under her table, she and Al Dente could transport themselves anywhere....\nTomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! What if the kids aren't friendly? Or worse, what if they don't like alligators!? If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary.\nLuckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients, she realizes being brave is exciting! And most importantly, she learns that when we're nervous about trying new things, food can comfort us and remind us to stay curious, courageous, and compassionate.\nFrom School Library Journal\nK-Gr 3—While her mother prepares dinner, Kalamata is anxiously anticipating her first day of school. She talks about not going, so she and her alligator, Al Dente, slide under the magic dining room table to go for a little trip. The trip is full of the delicious smells and sounds of her mom making dinner, which turns out to be a South Asian dish, dal. A recipe is included so readers can try recreating the exciting adventure at home. Kids who like to cook or like to try new foods will be intrigued by the food descriptions and figurative language, such as comparing the popping of mustard seeds to fireworks. The artwork is vibrant and vivid, with deeply saturated colors, conveying what the heroine is seeing and experiencing. This is apparently the start of a series of books about Kalamata and her culinary travels. VERDICT This is a fun adventure story, with the benefit of piqueing interest in international cooking.—Debbie Tanner, S D Spady Montessori Elem., FL

Children's Books

Humor

Random House Books for Young Readers

Kalamata's Kitchen: Taste Buds in Harmony

Kalamata and her alligator sidekick Al Dente are back in a brand-new adventure! Join them and their friend Kyo as they discover how different ideas and ingredients can create magic when mixed together!\nThis charming picture book champions teamwork, harmony, and creativity, and reminds us that sometimes the answers we're looking for can be found in unexpected places.\nKalamata and her friends Al Dente, Kyo, Dovie, and Knox are practicing their dance routine for the upcoming talent show. But none of them agree on what the routine is missing—Dovie thinks it needs more twirls, Knox wants more break-dancing, and everyone is getting frustrated!\nLuckily for the Electric (Fried Chicken) Sliders (as their group is called), all the magic they need to create a great dance routine is within reach! As Kalamata, Kyo, and Al Dente transport themselves to Kyo's family's kopitiam (Malaysian coffee shop), they discover how different ingredients are made better when combined with others. When they return, the team works together to incorporate each of their ideas and moves into a routine that steals the show!

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Kalamata and her alligator sidekick Al Dente are back in a brand-new adventure! Join them and their friend Kyo as they discover how different ideas and ingredients can create magic when mixed together! This charming picture book champions teamwork, harmony, and creativity, and reminds us that sometimes the answers we're looking for can be found in unexpected places. Kalamata and her friends Al Dente, Kyo, Dovie, and Knox are practicing their dance routine for the upcoming talent show. But none of them agree on what the routine is missing--Dovie thinks it needs more twirls, Knox wants more break-dancing, and everyone is getting frustrated!&nbsp; &nbsp; Luckily for the Electric (Fried Chicken) Sliders (as their group is called), all the magic they need to create a great dance routine is within reach! As Kalamata, Kyo, and Al Dente transport themselves to Kyo's family's kopitiam (Malaysian coffee shop), they discover how different ingredients are made better when combined with others. When they return, the team works together to incorporate each of their ideas and moves into a routine that steals the show!

* Easy-to-read, up-to-date information augmented with easily understood maps * Divided by geographical area according to ease of finding each species * Covers all endemic and resident species plus migratory species expected most years First published in 1994, The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia was the first ever book of its type – a complete guide to locating every resident bird species in Australia. This fully revised second edition expands on the best-selling appeal of the first, describing the best-known sites for all of Australia’s endemic birds, plus regular migrants such as seabirds and shorebirds. It covers all states and territories, and is the first guide to include all of Australia’s island and external territories. Profusely illustrated with color photographs of interesting, unique or unusual Australian birds, this book is a must-have for all birdwatchers.

The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia [OP]

Science & Math

Andrew, David

Thomas, Richard

McBride, Alan

Nature & Ecology

CSIRO Publishing

Chemistry Art in South Australia, 1990-2000: The Faulding Exhibition

The theme in this book on contemporary arts and crafts relates to Australia's melting pot of native artists who never left and of those who emigrated and returned bringing new ideas from other shores. From public art, to work in experimental art institutions, the vigorous art scene will be refreshing to Western eyes. Especially interesting is Adelaide's Jam Factory, a sophisticated art and design complex for artists working in metalwork, ceramics, furniture and glass. (Art Gallery of South Australia)

Arts & Photography

Radford, Ron

History & Criticism

Art Gallery of South Australia

Peter Lorre: Face Maker: Constructing Stardom and Performance in Hollywood and Europe (Film Europa, 12)

Peter Lorre described himself as merely a ‘face maker’. His own negative attitude also characterizes traditional perspectives which position Lorre as a tragic figure within film history: the promising European artist reduced to a Hollywood gimmick, unable to escape the murderous image of his role in Fritz Lang’s M. This book shows that the life of Peter Lorre cannot be reduced to a series of simplistic oppositions. It reveals that, despite the limitations of his macabre star image, Lorre’s screen performances were highly ambitious, and the terms of his employment were rarely restrictive. Lorre’s career was a complex negotiation between transnational identity, Hollywood filmmaking practices, the ownership of star images and the mechanics of screen performance.

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Berghahn Books

* Easy-to-read, up-to-date information augmented with easily understood maps* Divided by geographical area according to ease of finding each species* Covers all endemic and resident species plus migratory species expected most yearsFirst published in 1994, The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia was the first ever book of its type – a complete guide to locating every resident bird species in Australia. This fully revised second edition expands on the best-selling appeal of the first, describing the best-known sites for all of Australia’s endemic birds, plus regular migrants such as seabirds and shorebirds. It covers all states and territories, and is the first guide to include all of Australia’s island and external territories.Profusely illustrated with color photographs of interesting, unique or unusual Australian birds, this book is a must-have for all birdwatchers.

Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia

Biological Sciences

Frogmouth Publications

Inhabiting the In-Between: Childhood and Cinema in Spain's Long Transition (Toronto Iberic)

University of Toronto Press

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