Sunday, January 4, 2009

Six Thousand Years of Bread or Bridal Showers

Six Thousand Years of Bread: It's Holy and Unholy History

Author: HE Jacob

Give us this day our daily bread. From ancient Egypt to modern times, bread is the essential food, the symbol of fundamental well-being. H.E. Jacob takes readers through the history of this staple, examining its role in politics, religion, and technology, and answering such questions as how bread caused Napoleon’s defeat. The fascinating voyage begins with “The Bread of Prehistoric Man,” and continues with an exploration of the plow, the discovery of baking, the Grecian passion for seed corn and reverence for the bread goddess Demeter, the significance of the Bible’s many references to bread, and how bread contributed to the outcome of World War I. In a poignant conclusion, Jacob describes his own experiences subsisting on bread made of sawdust in a Nazi concentration camp.



Books about: State of Denial or Clausewitzs On War

Bridal Showers: Special Touches and Unique Ideas for Throwing a Fabulous Shower

Author: Beverly Clark

Bridal expert and media personality Beverly Clark offers potential shower hosts invaluable advice gleaned through years of experience in planning weddings and entertaining. The key to a successful shower is balancing planning and organization with style and originality. Bridal Showers reflects this approach, featuring checklists, timetables, and worksheets alongside party favor ideas, advice on decorations and table settings, and scrumptious menu suggestions. Also included are essential shower tips and sections on shower themes and games.



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