Mean Soup

Horace feels really mean at the end of a bad day, until he helps his mother make Mean Soup.

Horace feels really mean at the end of a bad day, until he helps his mother make Mean Soup.

Examines the process of grief through a fictional story of Grandy and Pops as they face a great loss by making tear soup.

A young mouse cleverly avoids eating his soup by distracting his older brother with questions about every single ingredient.

Award-winning artist Jon J Muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. Set in China in Muth's hauntingly beautiful watercolors. Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have until-- together, they have made a feast fit for a king! In this inspiring story about the strength people possess when they work together, Muth takes a simple, beloved tale and adds his own fresh twist.

William Bridge returns to foil another dastardly plot. Once again, he must put aside his personal ambitions when Sir Henry is involved in a scandal that threatens to put an end to the family’s hopes of getting their son Lancelot married to the daughter of a wealthy American. Foiled in his attempts to get his own back, Foxey Fred and his gang find a new way of retrieving their fortunes by blackmailing Sir Henry who, fearful his wife may find out, appeals to William for help. Calling on his Uncle Neil for support, William sets out to unravel the threads of lies and deceit, despite continued opposition from Sally’s stepmother, Lady Courtney, and a series of female encounters that are enough to test the trust of even the most faithful of admirers.

A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal–winning tale. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbors a simple, impossible wish. These three characters are about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. What happens then? As Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out. With black-and-white illustrations and a refreshed cover by Timothy Basil Ering.

A classic humorous story poem, reissued with new illustrations, tells the story of a sick giant who think he needs boy soup to get better and clever Kate who convinces him he needs soup made by boys.

It’s time to thrive! Whether life’s dealt you a setback or you’re ready for a positive change, this collection of 101 inspiring and empowering stories will motivate you to create balance and more meaning in your life There’s nothing like true, inspiring stories from real people to encourage you. These empowering and uplifting stories by people who have flourished instead of floundered in the face of challenges, pursued their dreams, and changed their focus and their lives will motivate you to reorient your life and thrive too! Great for anyone in need of a boost and inspiration.

It's just before New Year, and Frank, an overweight American tourist, has hired Kenji to take him on a guided tour of Tokyo's nightlife. But Frank's behaviour is so odd that Kenji begins to entertain a horrible suspicion: his client may in fact have murderous desires. Although Kenji is far from innocent himself, he unwillingly descends with Frank into an inferno of evil, from which only his sixteen-year-old girlfriend, Jun, can possibly save him.

A father and child grow vegetables and then make them into a soup. On board pages.

The book is divided into 50 menus, each including a soup, a salad, and a bread recipe.

In this e-book edition, Tomie dePaola retells his classic story against a charming musical score. Strega Nona—"Grandma Witch"—is the source for potions, cures, magic, and comfort in her Calabrian town. Her magical ever-full pasta pot is especially intriguing to hungry Big Anthony. Big Anthony is supposed to look after her house and tend her garden, but one day, when she goes over the mountain to visit Strega Amelia, he recites the magic verse over the pasta pot, with disastrous results.

Down in Atlanta, tempers - and temperatures - are about to flare . . . As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels has seen her share of occupational hazards. Normally, waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. Now Kate's going to have to deal with problems on a much bigger scale: a divine one. When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shapeshifters, she quickly realizes much more at stake. During a flare, gods and goddesses can manifest - and battle for power. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug-of-war between two gods hoping for rebirth. And if Kate can't stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive . . .

The Ultimate Soup Cookbook brings comfort food to your kitchen with over 100 delicious soup recipes for every occasion! Impress guests and large parties with tasty and simple recipes. Have a cozy dish ready for when you or your loved ones are feeling under the weather. Prepare ideal broths for any soup you make. With delectable recipes, easy-to-follow cooking instructions, and full color photos, you’ll soon be making five-star meals. From scrumptious dinners to everyone’s favorite dessert, this cookbook features over 100 family-friendly dishes, including: Roasted Carrot & Fennel Soup Chicken Noodle Soup Avocado & Artichoke Bisque Bacon, Tomato, & Cheddar Chowder Gazpacho Soup Lobster Bisque Spicy Mayan Enchilada Roadhouse Beef Chili Most of the soups included take less than 15 minutes prep time, so you’ll have dinner ready in no time! Soups are ideal for all year round and great for any occasion, whether a starter course for a gourmet dinner or a hearty meal for a famished crew. The Ultimate Soup Cookbook will have you and your guests licking your spoons.