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Even fictional characters gotta eat. These are their recipes. Now you can make the favorite foods of the fictional country of Industralia, from breakfast right on through to late night snacks. You'll even learn how to make traditional New Year's "e;Coal Week"e; holiday treats."e;Ah, the delightful sounds and smells of cooking. And explosions. Or maybe that is just my kitchen... Venture forth into the wilds of your own kitchen to explore the possibilities for flavor and ingredients you encountered in your explorations of Industralia! From carnival peanuts and cotton candy to some hearty meat pies these recipes can help you, or a young friend, cook some of the flavors of adventure."e; -- Nurseferatu's five-star Goodreads review

A collection of the "e;Brassbright Kids"e; stories PLUS a brand-new novelette!The Steamkettle Kids Save the Day - Can Paisley Pockets and Christopher Cogan stop a crime in progress? They may be just a couple of kids, but where there's a will and some smarts, there just might be a way.The Legend of The Engineer - In a country called Industralia, children listen to a New Year's story about Frostica, the Engineer, and a magical train.A Life Invented - Gerard Liddle tinkers with his very first inventions - which sometimes work, and sometimes do unexpected things.The Steamkettle Kids and the Lucky Tentacles - After a hurricane shakes up Steamkettle Bay, Paisley Pockets, Christopher Cogan and Jimmy Cupper have an adventure as big as the sea.~ NEW ~ The Secret of Tarragon Alley - Robin dreams of having a garden filled with flowers, just like Gramma did. When he brings home a little clay pot filled with gnarly, weird plants, he has no idea that it will take him on an amazing adventure.

Constance is a wild, stubborn young girl growing up poor in a small industrial town in the late 1800's. Beneath her thread-worn exterior beats the heart of a dreamer and a wordsmith. But at age twelve, she's orphaned. Running away to join the circus—like kids do in adventure books—seems like such a brilliant idea… or is it?

On a cold winter day, Shredding It will help you create a comfort meal to warm the body and soul. On a hot summer afternoon, you can choose from a variety of recipes for cool, refreshingly crisp slaws and creative salads. Knowing how to make a well-tucked savory cabbage roll is an art form you'll soon master. And of course, everyone should have a favorite coleslaw recipe ready to whip up on a moment's notice. Get ready to learn how our grandparents cooked, and to explore new dishes using our old friend, the humble cabbage. You'll be shredding it in no time! And yes... in case you wondered, there IS a dessert section.

An illustrated A-to-Z celebration of Victorian inventions, oddities, and imagination. From Ada Lovelace to the Zoetrope (plus a bonus ampersand), this alphabet of verse captures the innovations and oddities of the Victorian era in poetic form. A witty, whimsical celebration of one of the most imaginative eras of all time. Includes color illustrations by Olivia Wylie.

Constance is a wild, stubborn young girl growing up poor in a small industrial town in the late 1800's. Beneath her thread-worn exterior beats the heart of a dreamer and a wordsmith. But at age twelve, she's orphaned. Running away to join the circus—like kids do in adventure books—seems like such a brilliant idea… or is it?It's been ten years since Constance Jessamine Whittlesey told us her story!Ten years ago I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and pushed the "e;Publish"e; button to send my debut novel, The Flight to Brassbright, into the world. On February 17, 2026, which happens to be Random Acts of Kindness Day, I'm releasing this Tenth Anniversary Celebration Edition.At its heart, The Flight to Brassbright is about a young girl finding her way in a vast and bewildering country. She survives not by knowing all the answers, but by meeting strangers who choose, again and again, to help her along her journey to Brassbright City. Some offer advice. Some offer shelter. Some become treasured friends.This new edition, which I'm stuffing full of all sorts of bonus material, is my way of saying "e;thank you"e; to readers who enjoyed Constance's journey, and also to new friends who are just now coming along for the ride.Inside the book you'll find:The entire original novel, with a new forewordA never- published novella, starring two fan-favorite characters from the book (Hint: He has red hair and she mispronounces words)Author's filing cabinet memorabiliaCreating Industralia and the world of BrightHopeCharacter ProfilesEaster eggs, the oddity of the birds, inside jokesSurprises!