"From a swashbuckling pirate fantasy to a meditation on American morality-- two classic Steinbeck novels make their black spine debuts. In awarding John Steinbeck the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Nobel committee stated that with 'The Winter of Our Discontent, ' he had "resumed his position as an independent expounder of the truth, with an unbiased instinct for what is genuinely American." Ethan Allen Hawley, the protagonist of the novel,...

"In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma, an extraordinary investigation into the human lives at the heart of the American grocery store What does it take to run the American supermarket? How do products get to shelves? Who sets the price? And who suffers the consequences of increased convenience end efficiency? In this alarming expose, author Benjamin Lorr pulls back the curtain on this highly secretive industry. Combining...

"Present Day. After tragedy plunges her into grief and unresolved anger, Sarah Ashby returns to her childhood home determined to finally follow her long-denied dream of running Old Depot Grocery alongside her mother and grandmother. But when she arrives, her mother, Rosemary, announces to her that the store is closing. Sarah and her grandmother, Glory Ann, make a pact to save the store, but Rosemary has worked her entire life to make sure her daughter...

The New York Times–bestselling author "digs deep into the world of how we shop and how we eat. It's a marvelous, smart, revealing work" (Susan Orlean, #1 bestselling author).
In a culture obsessed with food—how it looks, what it tastes like, where it comes from, what is good for us—there are often more questions than answers. Ruhlman proposes that the best practices for consuming wisely could be hiding in plain sight—in the...

"Beloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, and reading activities. Tyya is grocery shopping with her dad, but he's not letting her pick any of the good stuff like cookies, ice cream, or candies. When she holds still and is mistaken for the best, most lifelike doll in the supermarket, an argument at the till leads her dad to buy something good after all. This high -interest...

¡De Asia a África, la gente compra y vende productos en todo el mundo! Conozca los diferentes tipos de alimentos y productos que se venden en los mercados de todo el mundo en este fascinante título de no ficción traducido al español. Con fotografías vibrantes, diagramas y texto informativo simple, los lectores participarán en los mercados de otras culturas. From Asia to Africa, people buy and sell goods all over the world! Learn what various...

The likeable, magnetic, bodega owner Usnavi saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines, and sings about a better life. Meanwhile, his tight-knit community faces the challenge of gentrification, losing their homes while trying to better themselves and hold on to their cultures.

In 457 entries-- 345 new to this edition, plus 112 revisited and reviewed classics-- The Food Lover's Guide to Paris offers an elegantly written go-to guide to the very best restaurants, cafés, wine bars, and bistros in Paris, as well as where to find the flakiest croissants, earthiest charcuteries, sublimest cheese, most ethereal macarons, and impeccable outdoor markets. The genius of the book is Ms. Wells's meritocratic spirit. Whether you're looking...

"Apple Blossom, Spilt Milk, Kooky Cookie, and their friends are competing in the Shopville Games. Who will be this year's winners? There's only one way to find out! Join the fun and get juiced up for competition. Because when you're the Shopkins, there's always a cartful of surprises in store!"--Page [4] cover.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cashiers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--