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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
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Description
Ethan Hawley, a descendant of proud New England sea captains, works as a clerk in the grocery store owned by an Italian immigrant. His wife is restless; his teenaged children are troubled and discontented, hungry for the tantalizing material comforts he cannot provide. Then one day, in a moment of moral crisis, Ethan decides to take a holiday from his own scrupulous standards.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Michael Ruhlman offers incisive commentary on America's relationship with its food and investigates the overlooked source of so much of it--the grocery store. In a culture obsessed with food--how it looks, what it tastes like, where it comes from, what is good for us--there are often more questions than answers. Ruhlman proposes that the best practices for consuming wisely could be hiding in plain sight--in the aisles of your local supermarket. Using...
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Series
Publisher
Zebra Books, Kensington Pubishing Corp
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Teenager Lia Porter shouldn't have been anywhere near the railroad bridge that night. Sneaking home after a party in the fields outside Pike, Wisconsin, she glimpsed a woman in a leather jacket, running in terror. Lia puts the incident from her mind--until a body is found near the same spot fifteen years later, wearing the same jacket. The police rule it a suicide. Lia knows different. The woman she saw was trying to save her own life, not end it....
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Grocery Story makes a compelling case for how food co-ops, as alternatives to corporate grocery giants, are spurring the creation of delicious local food economies and stronger communities, while changing the global food system for the better."--
6) Cashiers
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces cashiers to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
Author
Series
Stanley books (William Bee) volume 6
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
During a busy day at the grocery store, Stanley uses a fork lift to remove fruits and vegetables from a truck, makes a display, and helps customers.
9) The mist
Series
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
When Dave Drayton notices a strange mist on the lake, he does not think much of it. Later, when his son, Billy, his neighbor Brent Norton, and he travel to the grocery store, strange things begin to happen. On their way to the market, they see the army, the local firefighters, and the police heading toward the mist. When he sees this, Brent mentions something about "Project Arrowhead," a secret military plan that no one knows about. When an elderly...
10) The food lover's guide to Paris: the best restaurants, bistros, cafes, markets, bakeries, and more
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In 457 entries-- 345 new to this edition, plus 112 revisited and reviewed classics-- The Food Lover's Guide to Paris offers an elegantly written go-to guide to the very best restaurants, cafés, wine bars, and bistros in Paris, as well as where to find the flakiest croissants, earthiest charcuteries, sublimest cheese, most ethereal macarons, and impeccable outdoor markets. The genius of the book is Ms. Wells's meritocratic spirit. Whether you're looking...
Publisher
NBTV Studios
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Traces the events that led 25,000 employees and 2 million customers across New England to stand behind embattled CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and wrest control of a multibillion dollar grocery empire from an activist board of directors led by Artie T.'s cousin, Arthur S. Demoulas. A vivid and thorough portrayal of the most memorable labor protest in recent American history, We the People investigates a question at the heart of ongoing economic debate:...
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Series
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When Mom realizes there are zero eggs in the house, the entire family heads to the store to pick up more. Readers can join the counting fun as the family shops and adds more items to their basket--from three bananas to five plums--amid the backdrop of a bustling market. Publishing simultaneously with The Rainbow Park, The Numbers Store studies numbers through the experience of an intergenerational Black family's trip to the local grocery store"--...
14) In the Heights
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi saves every penny from his daily grind as he hopes, imagines, and sings about a better life. Meanwhile, his tight-knit community faces the challenge of gentrification, losing their homes while trying to better themselves and hold on to their cultures.
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