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The Smoothies Bible
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crocker, Pat, PUBLISHER: Robert Rose, "Drinking smoothies is the fastest, easiest and best-tasting way to achieve good health." In addition to its original 250 smoothie recipes, this new edition of "The Smoothies Bible" introduces 100 fresh, new recipes with even more antioxidant fruits and vegetables -- even classic cocktails with and without alcohol. However, Crocker retains her original premise: smoothies are a delicious part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Added to the immensely popular ingredient profiles and "Healing Smoothies" section is a new section, "The Healthy Body Systems," that includes information on the seven body systems and how to maximize their functions. Some of the healthy and delicious smoothies are: Acai berry combo Peppered beet Banana au lait Choco-peanut parfait Green tea and blueberries Detox delight Pineapple crush Sunrise supreme Wake up and shine Flu fighter #1 Pumpkin pick-me-up Grape heart C-blitz Mango madness This new edition is the most comprehensive resource for anyone wishing to explore and enjoy the health benefits of these easy-to-make drinks.
"2 in a room - world party" doppio lp nuovo
DOPPIO LP "2 IN A ROOM - WORLD PARTY" NUOVO,SIGILLATO,CONFEZIONE INTEGRA E PERFETTA,PRODOTTO ORIGINALE E UFFICIALE,ETICHETTA "CUTTING RECORDS" ANNO , STAMPA USA. Elenco tracce A1 2 In A Room Express (Interlude) 0:34 A2 The Way You Move 5:10 A3 Carnival 4:30 A4 Get Up And Move (Parate Muevete) 4:16 A5 Butter's Kid (Interlude) 0:30 B1 Giddy Up (Little Girl) 4:36 B2 Crank It 4:37 B3 Sambuca 3:58 B4 Powers Of 2 (Interlude) 0:49 C1 Hands In The Air (Represent!!) 3:48 C2 Let's Go...Let's Go 4:17 C3 Up & Down 5:59 D1 El Trago (The Drink) UK Bottom Dollar Mix 4:48 D2 Ahora (Now) UK Bottom Dollar Mix 4:34 D3 Scream
Tuscan Cookbook: Recipes and Reminiscences from the Italian
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beer, Maggie / Alexander, Stephanie, PUBLISHER: Laurel Glen Publishing, Now in tradepaper, Tuscan Cookbook is a free pass to the famed Italian cooking schools run by Stephanie Alexander and Maggie Beer. These two brilliant cooks moved from Australia to Tuscany to savor the culinary traditions of the landscape. Home cooks will ease into the Tuscan mantra, "If it's not ripe, it's not available," and learn how this style of cooking preserves the freshness of this favored region of Italy. Recipes such as a stew of fresh cannellini beans, gnocchi with sage and burnt butter, stuffed peppers, ravioli of melanzane, grilled leg of lamb, and caramel panne cotte all conjure the delicious charm of kitchens from Firenze to Siena. Breathtaking photography captures the food, culture, architecture, and people of the countryside in a way that brings to life the talent and cooking ideas of these much-loved cooks.
Bici da corsa GIANT
Bici da corsa GIANT "Peloton Super Lite" vintage anni 90 (Built by special light weight division of Giant) Ottimamente conservata tutta originale. Completamente montata con componenti di qualità SHIMANO RSX. Gran bella bici da corsa. Pronti e via! Telaio in tubi leggeri ad alta resistenza in acciaio al cromo molibdeno (CR-MO B double butter) Altezza telaio da terra 80 cm c.a. Gruppo cambio / deragliatore SHIMANO RSX comandi Dual Control 14 velocità Guarnitura "SHIMANO RSX" (). Mozzi ruota "SHIMANO RSX". Serie sterzo "SHIMANO RSX". Freni alluminio "SHIMANO RSX". Leve comando freno e comandi cambio "SHIMANO RSX Dual Control". Pedivelle"SHIMANO RSX FC-A" sono originali Cerchi in alluminio ad alto profilo "RIGIDA SHP 60 Alloy Heat Treated". Copertoncini HUTCHINSON Equinox x 23C) (500 km) Ciclo computer in regalo. Verniciatura e decalcomanie sono originali. Peso: Kg. 9,5 c.a. La bici è come in foto, ben conservata in ottimo stato. No perditempo! Solo realmente interessati.
MTB Lee Cougan in Titanio 26"
Vendo come da titolo la mia mountainbike Lee Cougan in titanio per inutilizzo causa motivi di salute. È in ottimo stato con qualche piccolo e normalissimo segno di usura dovuto alle gare. Tenuta minuziosamente sempre al coperto con teli e coperte. Monta: - Cambio posteriore Shimano Deore XT; - Cambio anteriore Shimano Deore XT; - Pedivelle Shimano Deore XT; - Pedali Shimano PD-M520 per tacchetta SPD; - Forcelle Rock Shox Race con blocco forcella sul manubrio sempre Rock Shox; - Pipa (attacco manubrio) Ritchey WCS 4-Axis, nero lucido, mm, 6/84°; - Manubrio Ritchey WSC TRIPLE BUTTER TRX50; - Set completo leva e freno a disco Shimano XT Deore M785-F anteriore e posteriore, freno idraulico; - Canotto (tubo sella) PZ Racing CR carbon alloy da 3.2mm; - Mozzi Cerit dt swiss; - Cerchi Sun Ringle DS2 XC da 26"; - Copertoni Geax Saguaro da 26"; - Telaio in titanio da 2.5 assemblato in America. Consegna a mano nella provincia di Venezia, Treviso e Pordenone. Il prezzo di mercato era di € originariamente, essendo usata ed avendo montato tutti i componenti elencati il prezzo è di € trattabili.
200 Fast and Easy Artisan Breads: No-Knead, One Bowl
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fertig, Judith, PUBLISHER: Robert Rose, Incredibly simple and easy recipes for delicious artisan breads. Baking fresh bread at home brings fragrant aromas and fresh tastes, but it also delivers a quintessential home-baking experience. Judith Fertig's recipes provide shortcuts for all the mixing, kneading and baking that takes too much time for busy home cooks. The secrets she reveals guide the home cook in preparing artisan bread in only five minutes. The recipes are organized by difficulty to guide a baker in progressive steps. From baking a simple French loaf to pretzels, clear instructions with step-by-step illustrations assure success. Here are some of her easy-to-make and great-tasting breads: Easy artisan foccaccia with rosemary Greek-style pizza Whole wheat pita bread Braided challah Butternut brioche Minnesota wild rice sticks Marbled bagels Apple custard kuchen. A special chapter is devoted to toppings and fillings, such as artisan butter, honeyed applesauce, and roasted garlic and onion jam. With just one bowl and very little time, "200 Fast & Easy Artisan Breads" guides any home baker to glorious fresh breads.
Lee Cougan Negative Gravity in titanio
Vendo come da titolo la mia mountainbike Lee Cougan in titanio per inutilizzo causa motivi di salute. È in ottimo stato con qualche normalissimo segno di usura dovuto alle gare. Tenuta minuziosamente sempre al coperto con teli e coperte per non rovinare l'olio durante l'inverno. Monta: - Cambio posteriore Shimano Deore XT; - Cambio anteriore Shimano Deore XT; - Pedivelle Shimano Deore XT; - Pedali Shimano PD-M520 per tacchetta SPD; - Forcelle Rock Shox Race con blocco forcella sul manubrio sempre Rock Shox; - Pipa (attacco manubrio) Ritchey WCS 4-Axis, nero lucido, mm, 6/84°; - Manubrio Ritchey WSC TRIPLE BUTTER TRX50; - Set completo leva e freno a disco Shimano XT Deore M785-F anteriore e posteriore, freno idraulico; - Canotto (tubo sella) PZ Racing CR carbon alloy da 3.2mm; - Mozzi Cerit dt swiss; - Cerchi Sun Ringle DS2 XC da 26"; - Copertoni Geax Saguaro da 26"; - Telaio in titanio da 2.5 assemblato in America. Consegna a mano nella provincia di Venezia. Il prezzo di mercato è di € originale, essendo usata ed avendo montato tutti i componenti elencati il prezzo è di € trattabili. Per altre informazioni e foto non esitate a contattarmi!
Eat Your Cholesterol!
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglass, William Campbell, PUBLISHER: Rhino Publishing S.A., How to Live off the Fat of the Land and Feel Great? Eat Meat, Drink Milk, Spread The Butter And Live Longer Americans are being saturated with anti-cholesterol propaganda. If you watch very much television, you're probably one of the millions of Americans who now has a terminal case of cholesterol phobia. The propaganda is relentless and is often designed to produce fear and loathing of this worst of all food contaminants. You never hear the food propagandists bragging about their product being fluoride-free or aluminum-free, two of our truly serious food-additive problems. But cholesterol, an essential nutrient, not proven to be harmful in any quantity, is constantly pilloried as a menace to your health. If you don't use corn oil, Fleischmann's margarine, and Egg Beaters, you're going straight to atherosclerosis hell with stroke, heart attack, and premature aging -- and so are your kids. Never feel guilty about what you eat again Dr. Douglass shows you why red meat, eggs, and dairy products aren't the dietary demons we're told they are. But beware: This scientifically sound report goes against all the "common wisdom" about the foods you should eat. Read with an open mind.
Disco lp satchmo plays king oliver louis armstrong
SATCHMO PLAYS KING OLIVER LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND HIS ALL-STARS DISCO LP IN VINILE 33 GIRI CM AUDIO FIDELITY DISTRIBUZIONE MESSAGGERIE MUSICALI ROMA MADE IN ITALY STEREO CODICE: AFSD ANNO: DISCO IN OTTIME CONDIZIONI RARISSIMO E RICERCATO Elenco tracce St. James Infirmary (Gambler's Blues) 4:56 I Want A Big Butter & Egg Man 3:43 I Ain't Got Nobody 3:57 Panama 4:05 Dr. Jazz 2:38 Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight 3:35 Frankie And Johnny 4:00 I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None Of This Jelly Roll 4:01 Drop That Sack 2:50 Jelly Roll Blues 2:48 Old Kentucky Home 4:31 Chimes Blues 3:23 HO CENTINAIA DI DISCHI DI JAZZ, CLASSICA E ALTRO IN VINILE SEMPRE IN OTTIME CONDIZIONI, CHIEDETE E AVRETE LA LISTA Spedizione: 8 euro con corriere espresso E' previsto il ritiro a mano Pagamento Bonifico e altro. Per Paypal addebito in piu' il costo delle commissioni. A spedizione effettuata informero' il compratore, tramite mail, dell'avvenuto invio. Non effettuo scambi, sconti o permute Preferisco un contatto diretto sul mio cellulare, non invio SMS Controllate che le email di risposta non finiscano nello spam Non si accettano reclami a posteriori
The True and Vvonderfull History of Perkin Vvarbeck,
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gainsford, Thomas, PUBLISHER: Eebo Editions, Proquest, EARLY DOCUMENTS OF WORLD HISTORY. Imagine holding history in your hands. Now you can. Digitally preserved and previously accessible only through libraries as Early English Books Online, this rare material is now available in single print editions. Thousands of books written between and can be delivered to your doorstep in individual volumes of high quality historical reproductions. This collection combines early English perspectives on world history with documentation of Parliament records, royal decrees and military documents that reveal the delicate balance of Church and State in early English government. For social historians, almanacs and calendars offer insight into daily life of common citizens. This exhaustively complete series presents a thorough picture of history through the English Civil War. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ "The true and vvonderfull history of Perkin VVarbeck, proclaiming himselfe Richard the fourth" Gainsford, Thomas, d. ? Dedication signed: Thomas Gainsforde. Printer's name from STC. The last leaf is blank. Running title reads: The history of Perkin Warbeck. ] p. London: Printed by E dward] G riffin] for Nathaniel Butter, and are to bee sold at his shop in Pauls Church-yard, at the signe of the Pyde-Bull, . STC (2nd ed.) / English Reproduction of the original in the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery
Peppers Peppers Peppers
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spieler, Marlena, PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, In more than 100 recipes, Peppers Peppers Peppers offers an eclectic mix of sweet and spicy with traditional and contemporary. A colorful celebration of the versatile pepper, Marlene Spieler's recipes are innovative and straightforward -- few have more than a handful of ingredients. From the fiery hot Thai chile pepper to the mildly sweet and familiar red bell pepper, this cookbook accommodates all tastes with recipes originating in North America, the Mediterranean, the Far East, India, the African continent, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe. Opening with a history of the pepper's "discovery" by Columbus and its subsequent introduction to European cooking, Peppers Peppers Peppers includes: extensive information on how to grow, store and dry peppers roasting and preserving peppers a directory of peppers listing all varieties of fresh sweet and chile peppers how to cook with - and safely eat - hot peppers buying and preparing bottled, pickled and powdered peppers recommendations of what to drink with pepper dishes A World Guide to Chiles map mail-order sources of exotic pepper varieties spiciness ratings of the more fiery dishes The recipes include soups, appetizers, salads, poultry, meat, fish, sandwiches, pastries and accompaniments. From the opening "Louisiana Mixed Pepper Gumbo," "Apache Soup" and "Yellow Pepper Soup with Pistou" to the closing "New Mexican Style Chile-Braised Beef," "Bayou Gnocchi," "Thai Mango," and "Papaya and Chile Relish," cooks of all experience levels will find inspiration here. All of the recipes are fundamentally simple to execute: "Orzo with Roasted Chiles," "Chile-Lime Butter and Grated Cheese" takes just 25 minutes; "Moroccan Pepper" and "Tomato Soup," 25 minutes; "Garlic-Roasted Monkfish with Peppers and Saffron Cream" or "Red Pepper and Tomato Souffle," 40 to 50 minutes. From simple, fresh salsas to rich, creamy stews - the pepper is one of the kitchen's most accommodating staples.
Crema Fluida Morbido Velluto Bema biologica certificata 250
Crema Fluida Morbido Velluto Bema biologica certificata 250 ml Una straordinaria consistenza rende questo prodotto, insostituibile nella cura della delicatissima pelle dei nostri bimbi, facilmente spalmabile e di rapido assorbimento. Gli Olii biologici di Oliva e di Jojoba in rapporto sinergico con il Burro di Karitè, con l'Aloe e con l'Acqua Distillata di Fiordaliso, sempre di origine biologica, mantengono perfettamente idratata e nutrita la cute del bimbo. A questa azione essenziale si associa la funzione mitigante e calmante dell'estratti di Calendula e dell'Acqua Distillata di Camomilla che a loro volta si uniscono all'Amido di Riso non modificato (non mescolato con altre sostanze) nell'importantissima opera di prevenzione contro arrossamenti ed irritazioni. Modo d'uso Erogare la crema fluida direttamente sul palmo delle mani per riscaldare leggermente il prodotto ed esaltare la funzionalità dei principi attivi. Applicare sulla cute del bimbo e massaggiare delicatamente fino a completo assorbimento. Ingredienti Chamomilla Recutita* Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus* Flower Water, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja* (Soybean) Oil, Dicapyryl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cocoglycerides, Olea Europaea* (Olive) Fruit Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii* (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinesis* (jojoba) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Aloe Barbadensis* Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis* Flower Extract, Aqua/Water, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopherol, Kaolin.*prodotto da agricoltura biologica AvvertenzeUso esterno. Dermatologicamente testato, senza l'impiego di OGM, senza conservanti, senza coloranti sintetici. Tenere lontano dalla portata dei bambini. Eco Bio Cosmesi certificato ICEA come in foto,NUOVO perfetto in confezione originale,vendesi p.s.disponibile a spedire in tutta italia
Crema Fluida Morbido Velluto Bema baby biologica certificata
Crema Fluida Morbido Velluto Bema baby biologica certificata 250 ml è una straordinaria consistenza rende questo prodotto, insostituibile nella cura della delicatissima pelle dei nostri bimbi, facilmente spalmabile e di rapido assorbimento. Gli Olii biologici di Oliva e di Jojoba in rapporto sinergico con il Burro di Karitè, con l'Aloe e con l'Acqua Distillata di Fiordaliso, sempre di origine biologica, mantengono perfettamente idratata e nutrita la cute del bimbo. A questa azione essenziale si associa la funzione mitigante e calmante dell'estratti di Calendula e dell'Acqua Distillata di Camomilla che a loro volta si uniscono all'Amido di Riso non modificato (non mescolato con altre sostanze) nell'importantissima opera di prevenzione contro arrossamenti ed irritazioni.Modo d'uso Erogare la crema fluida direttamente sul palmo delle mani per riscaldare leggermente il prodotto ed esaltare la funzionalità dei principi attivi. Applicare sulla cute del bimbo e massaggiare delicatamente fino a completo assorbimento.IngredientiChamomilla Recutita* Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus* Flower Water, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja* (Soybean) Oil, Dicapyryl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cocoglycerides, Olea Europaea* (Olive) Fruit Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii* (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinesis* (jojoba) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Aloe Barbadensis* Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis* Flower Extract, Aqua/Water, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Tocopherol, Kaolin.*prodotto da agricoltura biologica AvvertenzeUso esterno. Dermatologicamente testato, senza l'impiego di OGM, senza conservanti, senza coloranti sintetici. Tenere lontano dalla portata dei bambini. Eco Bio Cosmesi certificato ICEA come in foto,NUOVO perfetto in confezione originale,vendesi p.s.disponibile a spedire in tutta italia
Dermastir Multienzyme Latte Detergente
COMPONENTI 150 ml DESCRIZIONE Il Latte Detergente Dermastir si differenzia da altri prodotti per la detersione sul mercato perché si presenta in un packaging sottovuoto che preserva gli ingredienti da ogni tipo di contaminazione esterna. Il suo efficace e ultra-delicato complesso detergente si conserva sempre come al momento della prima applicazione, assicurando la qualità dei suoi principi attivi, invariati dalla prima all’ultima goccia. Grazie al packaging sottovuoto, anche dopo numerose applicazioni il Latte Detergente Dermastir rimuove con la stessa efficacia le impurità e le tracce di trucco proteggendo la pelle dalla secchezza cutanea. Il Latte Detergente Dermastir svolge un’azione struccante molto delicata, e rispetta l’equilibrio cutaneo prevenendo irritazioni. Il Latte Detergente Dermastir deterge in profondità ogni tipo di pelle, anche le più sensibili. La pelle risulta pulita in profondità, ritrova morbidezza, respira meglio ed è pronta per ricevere i trattamenti successivi. PACKAGING Il Latte Detergente Dermastir è presentato in un elegante packaging sottovuoto, in modo da preservare i suoi ingredienti da ogni tipo di contaminazione esterna. Il prodotto è così protetto da ossigeno, batteri, luce, calore e umidità, salvaguardando inalterati i suoi principi. PUNTI CHIAVE • Latte detergente con packaging sottovuoto • Latte detergente in grado di conservare la qualità e l’efficacia dei suoi ingredienti dalla prima all’ultima goccia. • Per tutti i tipi di pelle. ACTIVE FORMULA BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER: IDRATANTE GLYCERYL STEARATE: PROTEGGE DAI RADICALI LIBERI MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL: RINNOVATORE CELLULARE SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE: IDRATANTE SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT: ANTI-INFIAMMATORIO-PROPRIETA’ DEPURATIVE PHENOXYETHANOL: PROPRIETA’ ANTIBATTERICHE GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE: RIPRISTINA L’EQUILIBRIO DELLA PELLE - EMOLIENTE SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT: RIPRISTINA L’EQUILIBRIO DELLA PELLE - ESFOLIANTE CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT: PROPRIETA’ ESFOLIANTI – MIGLIORA IL COLORITO E LA TEXTURE DELLA PELLE ALLANTOINA: PROMUOVE IL RINNOVAMENTO CELLULARE MODO D'USO Applicare su viso e collo, al mattino e alla sera, con un dischetto di cotone o con la punta delle dita. Asportare le tracce rimanenti con un dischetto di cotone. Non è necessario il risciacquo. Evitare il diretto contatto con gli occhi.
A Relation of the Novv Present Warres, Betweene the
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Charles Emmanuel I., Duke Of Savoy, PUBLISHER: Eebo Editions, Proquest, This book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as printed by the original publisher. While we have attempted to accurately maintain the integrity of the original work, there are sometimes problems with the original work or the micro-film from which the books were digitized. This can result in errors in reproduction. Possible imperfections include missing and blurred pages, poor pictures, markings and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++"A relation of the novv present warres, betweene the illustrious L. Charles Emanuel, D. of Sauoy, Piedmont, &c. and the L. Cardinal of Mantua, D. of Montserrat; seconded by the King of Spaine The Emperors decree"Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy, .Original Latin not traced.Signatures: A-C4 D2.The first leaf is blank.Running title reads: The occasion of the warres of Sauoy and Mantua. 28] p.London: Printed by W. Stansby for Nathaniel Butter, and are to be sold at his shop vnder Saint Augustines Gate, .STC (2nd ed.) / EnglishReproduction of the original in the Folger Shakespeare Library++++This book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as printed by the original publisher. While we have attempted to accurately maintain the integrity of the original work, there are sometimes problems with the original work or the micro-film from which the books were digitized. This can result in errors in reproduction. Possible imperfections include missing and blurred pages, poor pictures, markings and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.
The Average Human
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Toby-Potter, Ellen / Potter, Ellen, PUBLISHER: MacAdam/Cage Publishing, Every small town in America has one: the family whose daughters are perpetually pregnant and whose sons go directly from the eleventh grade to the county lock-up. In the town of Loomis, in rural New York, that family is the Mayborns. Long haunted by accusations of incest and infanticide, the Mayborns have become a tribal clan of pariahs, with a roster of monstrosities attached to their name. June Mayborn, a fourteen-year-old with a preternatural sense of smell and a dubious code of morals, has an affair with a married candy-store owner. When the affair sours, June sets a deadly fire, accidentally killing an elderly man who had, over a decade before, established a cult-like commune in the foothills of Loomis. The subsequent funeral draws the beautiful and capricious Iris Utter, whose two-year-old son went missing from Loomis eight years earlier. Both Iris and her somber sixteen-year-old daughter, Lee, embark upon a dangerous and disturbing relationship with the Mayborns, which will both ravage and redeem their lives. When I was a child, my family rented a cabin in rural upstate New York, and down the road lived a family of local pariahs. Tales of their alleged misdeeds ranged from petit larceny to incest to murder, turning them into a band of provincial monsters. And, as if to cinch the case against them, all the daughters in the family had fingernails that were black and twisted, as though corruption sprouted directly from their fingertips. They kept to themselves, the girls bearing a disturbing shell-shocked look in their pale eyes, until they all simply picked up and left one day without a word, providing the town with yet more fodder for gossip. Only later, when I wrote about thefictional Mayborns, a much fiercer version of this real-life family, did I wonder about their aura of impending doom. Had they simply become trapped within the town's collective fiction of them, or were they truly a monstrous second cousin to the average human? For me, my first novel, The Average Human, will always be associated with schlepping bowls of pad thai, since I wrote the bulk of it while I waitressed in a Thai restaurant. Another waitress at the restaurant was also writing a novel, and together we made a pact to exchange at least two pages of writing every day. We kept the storylines and the characters alive by speculating about them endlessly, in between hauling plates of curried chicken or while we were polishing silverware. I'm sure we annoyed the hell out of the rest of the wait staff, but we finished our novels within months of each other. And we were each other's constant reminder that we were writers, not waitresses, despite the peanut sauce stains on our shirtsleeves. The Average Human is vivid, flawlessly written, and perfectly constructed. It's easy to remember whole passages at a time, because they instantly take root in your imagination. Ellen is the type of writer that readers will clamor for more of as soon as they finish this book.--P.W.