Allison Engel Knihy

Exploring America's regional foods, this guide offers a treasure trove of over 400 local and specialty food producers, complete with mail and online ordering details. From the Santa Barbara Olive Company to DiCamillo's Bakery, it showcases a diverse array of culinary delights. Engaging anecdotes and vibrant photos enrich the experience, making it not just a resource but a celebration of America's rich culinary traditions. Perfect for food enthusiasts seeking unique flavors and local specialties.

The book details the production history of a play first showcased by the Philadelphia Theatre Company in March 2010. It likely explores themes, character dynamics, and the impact of the performance within the context of its debut location. The narrative may delve into the creative process behind the play and its reception, highlighting the significance of the Philadelphia theatre scene.

Allison Moore examines the tensions between the local and the global in the art photography movement that blossomed in Bamako, Mali, in the 1990s, showing contemporary Malian photography to be a rich example of Western notions of art meeting traditional cultural precepts to forge new artistic forms, practices, and communities.

A must-have guide for bargain-hunting fashionistas looking to make a statement without sabotaging their budgets. With this easy-to-use resource, savvy shoppers can cultivate upscale, upcycled wardrobes at thrift and consignment store prices. Shoppers will learn to navigate the racks of their local consignment shop, spot name brands like Versace, Dior, and Burberry, select the best quality items, and repair secondhand clothes that need some love. Photo-filled chapters on thrifted handbags, jewelry, scarves, and other accessories show what's available and give tips for distinguishing quality items from fakes. Interviews with expert tailors, dry cleaners, shoe repair wizards, and fabric-dyeing professionals explain what makes a damaged piece of clothing worth renovating. Before-and-after photos show what can be done to refashion less-than-perfect finds.