Jordan Christy
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In a society driven by celebutante news and myspace profiles, women of class, style and charm are hard to come by. The Audrey and Katharines of the world continue to lose their luster as thongs, rehab and outrageous behavior burn up the daily headlines. But, despite appearances, guys still want a girl they can take home to their mom, employers still like to see a tailored suit and peers still respect classy conduct. So is it possible to maintain old...
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Jordan Christy shares advice on how to be the most confident version of yourself, in this fully revised and updated edition derived from How to Be a Hepburn in a Hilton World.Though fashions may change, certain things never go out of style — like your favorite little black dress that can take you from a business meeting to a dinner party to a night on the town. But what makes it work is not the dress, it's how you present yourself...
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Eight-year-old Olemaun begs her father to allow her to leave her Arctic home and attend school in order to learn to read. At school the nuns take away her Inuit name, cut off her braids, and force her to do manual labor. But brave Olemaun stands tall and teaches herself to read in spite of the meanness of those around her.
4) Not my girl
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Presents a true story about the author. Returning to her Arctic home after two years at a boarding school, Margaret, whose real name is Olemaun, is much changed according to her family. Her mother cries out, "Not my girl!" Margaret must prove to them and herself that school did not ruin her Inuit upbringing.
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"What is sweetness? It's life: Memories made in our parents' and grandparents' kitchens. Welcoming guests with an open heart. And it's food: Passing slices of old-fashioned Peach Buttermilk Pie around the table. Greeting kids after school with Chocolate Chip Dream Bars. Laughing together over glasses of cold Sweet Tea on the front porch. Christy Jordan is the doyenne of Southern cooking for a new generation. Talk about soul-satisfying: Love at First...
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"I come from a long line of Southern cooks who taught me home cooking is best, life is good, and there is always something to be grateful for. I created 'Southern Plate' so that I could share the recipes and stories that have been passed down through my family for more than nine generations. You won't find fancy food or new-fangled recipes in this cookbook -- just easy, no-fuss Southern favorites such as Chicken and Dumplings, Homemade Banana Pudding,...