Democracy means rule by the people, but in practice even the most robust democracies delegate most rule making to a political class. The gap between the public and its public officials might seem unbridgeable in the modern world, but Legislature by Lot presents a close examination of an inspiring solution: a legislature chosen through "sortition"-the random selection of lay citizens. It's a concept that has come to the attention of democratic reformers across the globe. Proposals ...

Two fun, sexy stories in one volume for the first time! What happens when one really wild night has unexpected consequences?Waking Up Pregnant by Mira Lyn KellyDarcy Penn is the sensible type—flirting with the cute guy in the bar isn't her usual style. As for ending up in his hotel room? Definitely not! Sneaking out to avoid the post-sex awkwardness? Much more like it… Only their night together results in more than just a walk of shame….

Two fun, sexy stories in one volume for the first time! What happens when one really wild night has unexpected consequences?Waking Up Pregnant by Mira Lyn KellyDarcy Penn is the sensible type–flirting with the cute guy in the bar isn't her usual style. As for ending up in his hotel room? Definitely not! Sneaking out to avoid the post-sex awkwardness? Much more like it… Only their night together results in more than just a walk of shame…....

Growing numbers of scholars, practitioners, politicians, and citizens recognize the value of deliberative civic engagement processes that enable citizens and governments to come together in public spaces and engage in constructive dialogue, informed discussion, and decisive deliberation. This book seeks to fill a gap in empirical studies in deliberative democracy by studying the assembly of the Australian Citizens’ Parliament (ACP), which took place in Canberra on February 6–8, 2009. The A...

A homemade birthday cake can be the perfect way to make a celebration special, and Betty Crocker makes it easy for anyone to bake a cake that’s beautiful and impressive. This lighthearted book is bursting with 80 fresh ideas for birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other sweets, each with a full-color photo. Find inspiration for kids’ parties in a Flip Flops Cake, Guitar Cake, or Princess Castle Cake; elegant ideas like an 18-Layer Red Velvet Cake; and individual treats like Chocolate Sour Cream ...

This specialty collection showcases 100 of Betty Crocker’s cutest and cleverest bite-size foods, both savory and sweet, with awe-inspiring photos of every recipe Food served in cute, bite-size portions is popping up all over, from wedding receptions where the whole meal can go mini to bakeries that specialize in petite sweets. Achieving this trendy style of eating is easy with this collection of Betty Crocker’s 100 cutest and cleverest little creations, from mini grilled c...

Step into a world of sophistication and glamour, where sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.Introducing Hunter Philips – the heartbreaker of Miami…Hunter Philips sends Carly Wolfe’s journalistic radar into overdrive – what kind of heartless man invents a callous break-up app called The Ditchinator? Challenging him to a TV showdown, she doesn’t bank on Hunter’s ice-blue stare and lethal charisma setting he...

A massive collection of recipes to make breakfast the most important—and most enjoyable—meal of the day.Whatever your morning routine, you'll find just what you need right here. Try grab-and-go recipes, cereal served up in creative ways, classic egg dishes, and fresh ideas for waffles, pancakes, and French toast. When the weekend rolls around, enjoy relaxing brunch dishes such as Puffed Pancake Brunch Casserole and Smoked Salmon Breakfast Squares.You'll wan...

A Merry and Delicious Collection of Christmas Cookie RecipesChristmas and baking go hand in hand. With this must-have holiday collection, the whole family will want to help out in the kitchen. Find all the season’s favorite cookies, from fun and filled goodies like Gingersnap Sandwich Cookies to inspiring decorated treats like Snowflake Mittens and delicious drop varieties like Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies. Plus, a chapter on special bars and brownies provides festive sweets that are...

More than 140 creative ways to use the goodness of quinoa, barley, oats, and more in your family's favorite meals—from the trusted name in cooking.With this cookbook, you'll discover 140 delicious whole grain recipes for every meal of the day—including on-the-go snacks, convenient slow-cooker recipes, and super-fast thirty-minute dishes—plus cooking tips and information on the different kinds of whole grains available, authoritative advice on the health benefits of ...

**Pipe, Swirl, Splatter and Shape a Spectacular Decorated Cake!**Get inspired! The 75 cakes in Betty Crocker New Cake Decorating are more playful, elegant and creative than ever, with clear guidance that makes it easy to decorate with confidence. A colorful intro shows how to frost a cake, pipe frosting and more. The real fun begins with lively creations like the Honey-Lemon Beehive Cake buzzing with candy bees; the sophisticated Pink Tuxedo Cake; shaped animals, castles and vehicles; holi...

Save the day with this delicious collection of easy, emergency meal solutions from Bisquick.Bisquick, America's favorite baking mix, can easily be found in most American pantries. Based on the immensely popular Emergency Meals feature on bettycrocker.com, Bisquick to the Rescue includes simple solutions for brilliant last-minute meals, from simple snacks for surprise guests to quick-to-the-table weeknight meals. This book collects the best of these Emergen...