Cornell, Kari A

Looks at the roles that women played during the Civil War, discussing women soldiers, nurses, those who spoke out against slavery and more.

Examines the role of women on the United States home front during World War II, focusing on the factory workers, volunteers, and service members who helped the Allies win the war.

Become a gardener in any season with these fun and easy projects. You don't even need a garden space - many of these activities can be done by planting in containers to set on a porch or a patio or even in a window. Try your hand at growing potatoes and strawberries. Plant bright flowers that attract butterflies, birds, and bees. Learn how to get daffodils to bloom in the winter! You can even make your own compost.

A collection of holiday recipes from countries around the world, including a variety of dishes such as Thai Egg Rolls, Passover Matzo Layer Cake, Paella, and Danish Rice Pudding.

An introduction to cooking in Turkey, featuring such recipes as spinach-filled Anatolian flat bread, lamb kebabs, and baklava. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this partly European and partly Asian country.

Presents recipes for traditional Indonesian soups and appetizers, salads and side dishes, main dishes, desserts, and holiday and festival foods, and includes an introduction to Indonesia, as well as menu suggestions and cooking tips.

Easy-to-follow recipes for vegetables, with drawings of important steps and photographs of the finished dishes. Includes an equipment list, techniques, safety tips, and more.

Easy-to-follow recipes for cookies and bars, with drawings of important steps and photographs of the finished dishes. Includes an equipment list, techniques, safety tips, and more.

Easy-to-follow recipes for smoothies and drinks, with drawings of important steps and photographs of the finished dishes. Includes an equipment list, techniques, safety tips, and more.

Easy-to-follow recipes for muffins, breads, and pancakes, with drawings of important steps and photographs of the finished dishes. Includes an equipment list, techniques, safety tips, and more.