Alice Randall Libri

"In the black-owned-and-operated Kirkwood Hospital, Joseph 'Ziggy' Johnson reflects on his life. From the Great Depression through the post-World War II years, Ziggy had been the pulse of Detroit's famous Black Bottom. A celebrated gossip columnist for the city's African-American newspaper, the Michigan Chronicle, he was also the emcee of one of the hottest night clubs, where he rubbed elbows with the legendary black artists of the era. In his hospital bed, Ziggy curates his own list of Black Bottom's venerable '52 Saints', local heroes whose unstoppable ambition, love of style, and faith in community made this black Midwestern neighborhood the rival of New York City's Harlem"-- Provided by publisher

Small steps can create big changes in your community's food quality and food security. This book shows you dozens of things that anyone can do, from creating a neighbourhood kitchen for preserving fresh food to mapping farmland, connecting food pantries with food producers, starting a school garden, and organizing a community composting initiative.

Ada Howard, the wife of the preacher at Nashville's Full Love Baptist Tabernacle, has a whole lot of people to take care of. There's her husband, of course, and the flock that comes with him, plus the kids at the day care centre where she works, two grown daughters, and two ailing, wayward parents. It's no wonder she can't find time to take care of herself. And her husband's been so busy lately she's suspicious some other woman may be taking care of him...Then it comes: the announcement of her twenty-five-year college reunion in twelve months' time, signed with a wink by her old campus flame. It sets Ada thinking about the thrills of young love lost, and the hundred or so pounds gained since her college days, and she decides it's high time to change her body, and her life. So she starts laying down some rules. The first rule is: Don't Keep Doing What You've Always Been Doing. And so begins her unforgettable journey on the way to less weight and more love...For anyone who has ever found themselves at a crossroads, with one hand in their pocket and the other in the cookie jar, Ada's Rules is a warm, funny and soulfully wise novel about falling back in love with the life you have.

In Laura Lea Golberg's new cookbook, the essence of old-fashioned home cooking meets modern healthy eating. With over 125 affordable, comforting, make-ahead recipes, this debut work from the creator of the popular "LLBalanced" website emphasizes that balance is achievable. It encourages the joy and healing of cooking for yourself, family, and friends amidst busy lives. The recipes are simple, familiar, and fuss-free, with most taking thirty minutes or less to prepare, while a few allow for leisurely weekend cooking. They appeal to both kids and adults, can be adjusted for picky eaters, and are suitable for dinner parties. The approach is flexible, incorporating a variety of ingredients without dogma. Healthy elements are subtly integrated, making you feel good without being overwhelming. With helpful shopping lists and straightforward menu plans, this cookbook equips home cooks to build a pantry and kitchen foundation that makes healthy cooking accessible and enjoyable. It prioritizes consistency over perfection, ultimately guiding you to discover the balance of preparing healthy meals while reconnecting with loved ones and yourself.