A collection of homestyle recipes compiled by multiple generations of the Ade family of Indiana, including an essay by famed Hoosier humorist and late family member George Ade.

George Ade's Common-Sense Advice on Business, Investment, Real Estate, Law and Life contains the Best of the Best of celebrated Hoosier author and playwright George Ade's wisest insights on business, investment, real estate, law and life. Told in the form of his fables, articles, letters, play excerpts and essays--all roundly praised by contemporaries including Mark Twain, H. L. Mencken and William Dean Howells-Ade, a self-made millionaire while still in his 30s, ...

Plays Worth Remembering is a two-volume set of 14 plays and two silent film screenplays by celebrated turn-of-the-20th century American playwright George Ade. Many of these works have never been published before and some do not exist in complete form anywhere else. Ade’s plays offer a valuable and funny commentary on politics, community and social norms in the late 1800s/early 1900s.This set also contains Ade’s brief autobiography, a description of his early years as a pla...

Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' is a classic self-improvement book that focuses on interpersonal skills and human relations. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book provides practical advice on how to build strong and lasting relationships, communicate effectively, and influence others positively. Carnegie's approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and genuine interest in others, making it a timeless guide for navigating social interactions in bot...

The author of over a dozen books, Robert Collier was decades ahead of his time in writing down ways for man to improve his lot in life. He wrote "Secret of the Ages" during an active and successful life developed upon basic ideas which opened up new vistas of living for countless multitudes of people. Brought up to be a priest, he worked as a mining engineer, an advertising executive and a prolific writer and publisher. The Robert Collier Letter Book earned Robert Collier the distinction o...

Carnegie begins by providing an overview of the principles of human behavior, and the importance of understanding and respecting the perspectives and feelings of others. He then explores various techniques for building rapport and creating positive interactions with others, including active listening, empathy, and the importance of expressing genuine interest in others.The book covers a wide range of topics, including how to handle criticism and conflict, how to influence others through pe...

Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining in the bestselling Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa Parties!, is back with her most enticing recipes yet—a collection of her favorite dishes for everyday cooking. In Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Ina explains that sharing our lives and tables with those we love is too essential to be saved just for special occasions—and it’s easy to do if you know how to cook irresis...

Who needs the cafeteria? Make your own easy, delicious, animal-free meals!Let PETA turn your dorm room or apartment into the campus destination for amazing vegan food! Inside are the 250 simplest, most scrumptious recipes for college vegans on a budget - and the best part is, the most complicated kitchenware you'll ever need is a microwave. With vegan recipes collected from PETA's nearly 2 million members, we've got all the best insider info:Vegan alt...

WHAT is there about some letters that makes them so much more effective than others?A letter may have perfect diction, a finished style; it may bristle with attention-getters and interest-arousers; it may follow every known rule; yet when it reaches the Hall of Judgment where the reader sits and decides its fate, it may find itself cast into the hell of wastebasket-dom...People will give, when you have stirred their emotions. People will invest, wh...

Fire up your oven with recipes from what Paula Deen calls one of the "must-eat-at-places" in SavannahNationally recognized and locally adored for its decadent homespun desserts and delicious rustic breads, Back in the Day Bakery is a Savannah landmark. As Paula Deen says in her foreword, Cheryl and Griff Day "bake decadent treats, but they also bake wonderful memories that stay with you forever."To celebrate the bakery's tenth anniversary, this duo has writ...

This book is not written as a personal history, but as a business story. I have tried to avoid trivialities and to confine myself to matters of instructive interest.The chief object behind every episode is to offer helpful suggestions to those who will follow me. And to save them some of the midnight groping which I did.My only claim for credit is that I have probably worked twice as long as anybody else in this field. I have lived for man...

How To Write Special Feature Articles by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer is a timeless guide to the craft of compelling journalism and creative nonfiction writing. This influential work teaches readers how to transform ordinary topics into engaging, informative, and memorable feature articles that capture attention and connect deeply with audiences. With practical insight and professional expertise, Bleyer reveals the essential techniques of research, storytelling, structure, and style that defin...