How Does Your Garden Grow?

Popular Gardening Books
By all appearances, spring finally seems to have sprung! Here's a a quick list of in-demand titles we hope will inspire your next garden adventure.

Garden made: a year of seasonal projects to beautify your garden and your life / Stephanie Rose •
Gardening with less water: low-tech, low-cost techniques for using up to 90% less water in your garden / David A. Bainbridge • Cultivating chaos: how to enrich landscapes with self-seeding plants / Jonas Reif, Christian Kress • Plants from pits: pots of plants for the whole family to enjoy / Holly Farrell

Year-round indoor salad gardening: how to grow nutrient-dense, soil-sprouted greens in less than ten days /  Peter Burke • Blue ribbon vegetable gardening: the secrets to growing the biggest and best prizewinning produce / Jodi Torpey • The gardener's year: grow, care for crops and flowers season by season / DK • The allergy-fighting garden: start asthma and allergies with smart landscaping / Thomas Leo Ogren

Terrariums: gardens under glass; designing, creating, and planting indoor gardens / Maria Colletti • Container theme gardens: 42 combinations, each using 5 perfectly matched plants / Nancy A. Ondra • Right-size flower garden / Kerry Ann Mendez • Growing vegetables, herbs & fruit: a step-by-step guide to kitchen and allotment gardening / Richard Bird and Jessica Houdret

Cool Books For Kids

Super simple fairy gardens: a kid's guide to gardening / Alex Kuskowski • The little gardener / Emily Hughes • The budding gardener / Mary B. Rein • If you plant a seed / Kadir Nelson • Up in the garden and down in the dirt / Kate Messner

Winter Fun: January 2014's Special Events

Our Happy New Year Lineup
Scheduling programs in January can be a little tricky. The specter of snow -- from a dusting to mounds and mounds -- is always a concern. The good news is the Winter Solstice has passed; spring seeds are already on sale in our local garden shops, and positive thinking seems to go hand-in-hand with the turn of the calendar page. Here's hoping the weather cooperates so all may enjoy our lineup of January 2014's special events.

The Fashions of Downton Abbey with Kandie Carle
Rescheduled to March 22, 2:00 p.m.
American audiences will be returning to Downton Abbey, Season 4, on Sunday, January 5. A few days after the fever subsides, join us for an evening program featuring Kandie Carle, who will take us on a journey through Downton's Edwardian Era using vintage and reproduction clothing and accessories. Expect a visual delight full of wit, grace, and surprising audience participation. Learn more by enjoying an interview with Ms. Carle courtesy of author Evangeline Holland. Seasons 1-3 on DVD are available for reserve or checkout with Season 4 due for release in late January.

Let Your Light Shine! Winter Craft for Kids
Saturday, January 11, 11:00 a.m.
In January's Saturday morning craft session, you'll be using a variation of 'melt your own crayon shavings' to create a simple but awesome luminary sure to make any day feel special. LED tea light is included. For kids 4-8 (parent participation required) and a great craft to keep in your family's things-to-do quiver when you need to add a little light to an otherwise gloomy day.

Saturday Afternoon Concert with Too Human
Saturday, January 18, 2:00 p.m.
Welcome back Too Human (Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno) for music on a winter afternoon. This acoustic music act plays familiar jazz standards as well as originals that will rock your gentle soul. Ellen and Roger hail from New York and became professional songwriters in Los Angeles, on staff with music publishing giant Warner/Chappell Music, where they had their songs covered by many recording artists including Pat Benatar, Cher, Teddy Pendergrass, Martha Davis, Angela Bofill, Anne Murray and Nancy Wilson. Moving back east, they became Too Human...

Book Discussion Group : The Tiger's Wife
Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht, named one of the New Yorker's twenty best American fiction writers under forty and included in the National Book Foundation’s Five Under Thirty Five. The book tells the story of a young doctor arriving to an orphanage by the sea while on a mission of mercy in a Balkan country recovering from years of conflict. Library staff member Phil Carr moderates the always lively discussion.

Take a Break! (And Give Yourself a Break, Too)

Demystifying Technology with Abby Stokes

Thursday, January 23, 1:00 p.m.

Abby Stokes, author of Is This Thing On?" A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophobes and the Kicking & Screaming, will be on site to present a reassuring, jargon-free, and totally straightforward talk to help late bloomers and technophobes better use and enjoy the wonders of the digital world. Practical how-to advice and a round of encouragement will be served!

Who Are You? Who? Who?

A Different Kind of Tree
Summer can be a great time to introduce your kids to family history or to tackle a more adult version of a long-deferred genealogy project.

Building the Tree With Your Kids
Enjoy some great advice on how to incorporate easy-fun family history activities into your summer routine, offered by Maureen Taylor at genealogy.com. How-to and fiction books for junior genealogists include:

Basic Genealogy for Kids by Bonnie Hinman
Design Your Family Tree by Amie Jane Leavitt
How to Research Your Ancestry by Tamra Orr
Using Technology to Find Your Family History by Tammy Gagne
Climb the Family Tree, Jesse Bear by Nancy White Carlstrom
Fancy Nancy : My Family History by Jane O'Connor
Seven Brave Women by Betsy Hearne

Jump-Start Services on the Web : Pick and Choose
Quick list and as is always the case with any web-based service, read before you click:

Geni : Free Family Tree builder.
Census Finder : A directory of free census records.
1940 Census Records : 1940 census records released by the US National Archives April 2, 2012 and brought online through a partnership with Archives.com.
Cyndi's List : A list of pointer links to genealogical research sites online.
Ellis Island Immigration : Electronic archive of passenger lists from Ellis Island's immigration records; free with registration.
Family Search : A free service from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Heritage Quest : Search U.S. federal censuses, family and local histories, and primary-source documents.
Roots Web : Self-described as the oldest and largest free genealogy site; supported by Ancestry.com.

Gone Fishing?

Good Things Come to Those Who Wade
Fishing season! Here's a quick pick round-up of resources for the fisher man, woman, or child within you:

Guidebooks and How-to
Flyfisher's Guide to Connecticut by Ron Merly
Best Fishing Trips in Connecticut from Ponds to Pounding Surf by Bob Sampson
Gone Fishin' : the 75 Best Waters in Connecticut by Manny Luftglass
Fly Fishing in Connecticut : a Guide for Beginners by Kevin Murphy
The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing : 101 Tips for the Absolute Beginner by Tom Rosenbauer
Fly Fishing Basics by Kelly & Jim Watt [DVD]
A Fisheries Guide to Lakes & Ponds of Connecticut by Robert Paul Jacobs & Eileen B. O'Donnell
The Total Outdoorsman Manual by T. Edward Nickens & the Editors of Field and Stream
Smallmouth Fly Fishing by Tom Holschlag

Free Fishing Day : May 11, 2013
Fishing -- Share the Experience
The CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Agency (DEEP) offers general and detailed information for any fish fan. Also find information about Free Fishing Day! On May 11, 2013 residents and non-residents can fish any fresh or marine public waters without having a fishing license. Add to your savings by checking out one of the library's CT State Parks Day Passes, subject to availability.

Very Important Note : Even though no licenses are required for Free Fishing Day, all other Connecticut fishing laws and regulations apply, according to the DEEP. Anglers are advised to check fishing regulations in the 2013 Connecticut Angler’s Guide.

Purchase a Fishing License
Consult the DEEP's fee schedule then purchase your fishing license at the East Hampton Town Clerk's Office.

Fish Stories
Fiction and non-fiction selections including musings, history, and a few classics:

Trout Eyes: True Tales of Adventure, Travel & Fly Fishing by William Tapply
River Music : A Fly Fisher's Four Seasons by James R. Babb
The River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean
The One That Got Away : a Memoir by Howell Raines
Still Life With Brook Trout by John Gierach
The Founding Fish by John McPhee
No Shortage of Good Days by John Gierach
The Big One : An Island, an Obsession, & the Furious Pursuit of a Great Fish by David Kinney
Sowbelly : The Obsessive Quest for the World Record Largemouth Bass by Monte Burke
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

Books for Kids
Fish, Swish! Splash, Dash! : Counting Round and Round by Suse MacDonald
Swimmy by Leo Lionni
Fish Eyes : a Book You Can Count On by Lois Ehlert
The Freshwater Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta
Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle
The Pout-pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Rainbow Fish to the Rescue by Marcus Pfister
Piggy and Dad Go Fishing by David Martin
Peg and the Whale by Kenneth Oppel
Thomas Goes Fishing ; illustrated by Richard Courtney
Hook, Line & Seeker : a Beginner's Guide to Fishing, Boating, and Watching Water Wildlife by Jim Arnosky
Fishing Day by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Just for YOUth
Visit the CT DEEP's CARE website. What does CARE stand for? Connecticut Aquatics Resource Education. Visit the site to obtain your YOUth Fishing Passport and enter the Fishing Challenge or play Geo-Catching!

Every Day Is Earth Day

Image courtesy of West Babylon P.L. (NY)

Earth Day Reading, Listening, and Viewing
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. The first Arbor Day originated in Nebraska and dates back to 1872. With Earth Day 2013 on Monday, April 22 and Arbor Day 2013 on Friday, April 26, we hope you'll enjoy a few environmentally-themed books or DVDs during the week.

Picture Books Plus
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Compost Stew : an A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals

Curious George Plants a Tree, written by Monica Perez
The EARTH Book by Todd Parr
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
The Earth and I by Frank Asch
Olivia's Birds by Olivia Bouler
The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel
The Berenstain Bears Go Green by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Eco Babies Wear Green by Michelle Sinclair Colman
Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants! by Diane De Groat
Mother Earth, Father Sky : Poems of Our Planet

Pick and Choose: DVDs for Kids, Families, Adults
School House Rock! Earth
Earth Days
Planet Earth
Gasland
FernGully
March of the Penguins
Wall-E
Into the Wild
Soylent Green
Free Willy -- King Corn -- No Impact Man -- Idiocracy -- Dirt : the Movie -- You've Been Trumped

Fun Stuff to Do
Roots, Shoots, Buckets, & Boots : Gardening Together With Children by Sharon Lovejoy
Gardening Projects for Kids : 101 Ways to Get Kids Outside, Dirty and Having Fun by Whitney Cohen and John Fisher
Happy Earth Day Coloring & Activities Book, PDF from the U.S. EPA
Recyclo-gami : 40 Crafts to Make Your Friends Green with Envy by Laurie Goldrich Wolf
Earth-friendly Crafts : Clever Ways to Reuse Everyday Items by Kathy Ross
AMC's Best Day Hikes Connecticut by Rene Laubach
Repurpose It : Invent New Uses for Old Stuff by Tammy Enz
Hidden In Plain Sight : A Deep Traveler Explores Connecticut by David K. Leff

For Adults and Teens
Earth : A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race by Jon Stewart
The Story of Earth : the First 4.5 Billion Years, From Stardust to Living Planet by Robert M. Hazen
Eaarth : a Survivor's Guide by Bill McKibben
The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why We Need a Green Revolution -- and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman
Foodopoly : the Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming In America by Wenonah Hauter
The American Way of Eating : Undercover at Walmart, Applebee's, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table by Tracie McMillan

Climate Capitalism : Capitalism in the Age of Climate Change by L. Hunter Lovins and Boyd Cohen

The Upcycle : Beyond Sustainability - Designing for Abundance by William McDonough and Michael Braungart

Shamrocks and Such

Celebrating St. Paddy's Day
Everyone goes green (at least a little) on Paddy's Day, the feast day which annually celebrates Saint Patrick (385–461), one of the patron saints of Ireland. If you decide to wear the color on March 17th, please do feel free to accent your green finery with Ireland's traditional color blue.

In the lead up to the big day, we also hope you'll plan to do some reading, listening, viewing, doing, and surfing. As you might expect, we have a few suggestions.

Books for Kids
Our holiday book collection features quick find-and-go selections for the little people (hee-hee) in your life.

For wee-bit older kids:
O'Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott
Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk by Gerald McDermott
Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie De Paola
That's What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting
Fiona's Luck by Teresa Bateman
Leprechaun in Late Winter by Mary Pope Osborne
Shannon and the World's Tallest Leprechaun by Sean Callahan
A Fine St. Patrick's Day by Susan Wojciechowski

There's A Leprechaun on My Refrigerator!
If you are in the age 4-8 range, join us on Saturday, March 16, @ 11 a.m. and use your skills, creativity, and imagination to craft a mischievous little elf not unlike ... at times... you!  All materials provided but always an opportunity to add your own special touches. Click to register or give us call if you plan to participate.  

For the Record : 4 3/4 Size
No Irish holiday would be complete without tunes. We recommend the Chieftains' or Clancy Brothers' collaborative-efforts or music from the Irish Tenors, Cherish the Ladies, Clannad, or Dervish. Connecticut-based performers -- all of whom have performed at the library -- are also represented in our collection. Enjoy CDs from Danny Quinn, The Kerry Boys, Full Gael, or Tara's Thistle.

Screen Time
Everyone has a list of must-see St. Patrick's Day films and these are included on more than a few regarded list-maker's lists. A baker's dozen plus one and as always, watch the ratings labels and chose for yourself or for your kids :
Finian's Rainbow -- The Quiet Man -- Once -- The Commitments -- The Wind That Shakes the Barley -- Waking Ned Devine -- In America -- The Secret of Kells -- Leap Year -- Secret of Roan Inish -- Ondine -- Hunger -- The Guard -- Ryan's Daughter

Page Turning : Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction
Pick and choose from our quick lists of recommended fiction books with an Irish flare or regarded non-fiction books about Ireland's storied history and people, native and American vintage.

Someone's In the Kitchen
Rachel Allen's cookbooks offer easy-to-follow recipes, both traditional or with a contemporary twist. Eight-time recipient of the James Beard award (and Greenwich CT resident) Colman Andrews' book, Country Cooking of Ireland is also in the house. Don't forget the soda bread, wheat or gluten-free. Also consult epicurious.com for a very inviting round-up of St. Patrick's Day recipes, including all the essential instructions (as if you need them) for making corned beef and cabbage.

Rover Rolls Over

Great Books About Your Canine Pal
Here's a quick round-up of regarded titles about how to commune with your family's pooch; enjoy his/her wonders, and improve doggie manners if you must.

Be the Leader of the Pack : Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog and Your Life by Cesar Millan
Cesar's Way : the Natural Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Dog Problems by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
The Dog Who Loved Too Much : Tales, Treatments and the Psychology of Dogs by Dr. Nicholas Dodman

The Heartbeat at Your Feet : a Practical, Compassionate New Way to Train Your Dog by Lisa Tenzin-Dolma
Dogs and Devotion : A Celebration on the Bond Between Dogs and People by the Monks of New Skete
Dogs for Dummies by Gina Spadafori
The Genius of Dogs : How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods

The Good Behavior Book for Dogs : The Most Annoying Dog Behavior Solved by Coleen Paige
Why Does My Dog Act This Way? A Complete Guide to Your Dog's Personality by Stanley Coren
What's a Dog For? : the Surprising History, Science, Philosophy and Politics of Man's Best Friend by John Homans

Snackin' and the Super Bowl

Perfect Partners
If you are planning a party for the... big... day... we offer a few quick book lists; titles sure to help you add a little "yum" to the festivities. Pick and choose from these and many other titles available at the library.

Pizza Party!
You can always order out but can also do it yourself.
My Pizza : the Easy No-knead Way to Make Spectacular Pizza at Home by Jim Lahey with Rick Flaste
Pizza : Grill it, Bake it, Love it! by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
Pizza on the Grill : 100 Feisty Fire-roasted Recipes for Pizza & More by Elizabeth Karmel and Bob Blumer

Image courtesy of eatright.org

Are You Ready for Some Popcorn?
Perhaps you missed National Popcorn Day on January 19th? There's still time to celebrate this odd holiday on February 3rd:
Popcorn Treats : Delicious Recipes for Savoury Snacks & Sweet Treats by Hannah Miles
Let's Cook with Popcorn! : Delicious & Fun Popcorn Dishes Kids Can Make by Nancy Tuminelly
101 Things to Do with Popcorn by Christina Dymock

Planning Ahead : Slow Cooking
Go with a theme : Mexican, Mediterranean, or French or pick and choose from:
150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes by Judith Finlayson
The 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker Recipes on Earth by Jonny Bowden and Jeannette Bessinger
The Everything Vegan Slow Cooker by Amy Snyder
Slow Cooker Revolution : One Test Kitchen, 30 Slow Cookers, 200 Amazing Recipes by the editors at America's Test Kitchen

A Sandwich By Any Other Name
Supply the ingredients and play make-your-own "sammich" with your guests.
Emeril's Kicked-up Sandwiches : Stacked with Flavor by Emeril Lagasse
Vegan Sandwiches Save the Day! : Revolutionary New Takes on Everyone's Favorite Anytime Meal by Celine Steen and Tamasin Noyes
200 Best Panini Recipes by Tiffany Collins
American Sandwich : Great Eats from All 50 States by Becky Mercuri
Panini by Melanie Barnard

Mix and Match on the Tasty Front
Snackin' around the big TV; have a happy football day!
Small Bites : Tapas, Sushi, Mezze, Antipasta, and Other Finger Foods by Jennifer Joyce
Salsas of the World by Mark Miller with Robert Quintana
Wings : More Than 50 High-flying Recipes for America's Favorite Snack by Debbie Moose
Gourmet Game Night : Bite-sized, Mess-free Eating for Board-game Parties, Bridge Clubs, Poker Nights, Book Groups, and More by Cynthia Nims

A Football Cookbook : Simple Recipes for Kids by Sarah L. Schuette
Gluten-free Vegan Comfort food : 125 Simple and Satisfying Recipes, From "Mac and Cheese" to Chocolate Cupcakes by Susan O'Brien
America's Best Ribs : Tips and Recipes for Easy, Lip-smacking, Pull-off-the-bone, Pass-the-sauce, Championship-quality BBQ Ribs at Home... by Ardie A. Davis and Paul Kirk

Surf's Up : A Food-Friendly Feud
Peruse menu ideas for Baltimore or San Francisco fans from the foodies at Epicurious. If you're neutral, you can always tip your chef's hat to New Orleans.

In the Garden : 2012 Edition

Regards to Our Gardens
Gardening books come in all varieties and are fun to read, even if your thumb isn't as green as you might like. We offer a quick list of 2012's high-profile and/or award-winning gardening books -- not all of them DIY -- but all sure to instruct, impress, and inspire.

Decoding Garden Advice : The Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations by Jeff Gillman and Meleah Maynard

American Grown: How the White House Kitchen Garden Inspires Families, Schools and Communities by Michelle Obama

What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses by Daniel Chamovitz

The Layered Garden: Design Lessons for Year-Round Beauty from Brandywine Cottage by David Culp

How Carrots Won the Trojan War by Rebecca Rupp

The Untamed Garden : A Revealing Look at Our Love Affair With Plants by Sonia Day

Little House in the Suburbs : Backyard Farming and Home Skills for Self-sufficient Living by Deanna Caswell and Daisy Siskin

The Year-round Vegetable Gardener : How to Grow Your Own Food 365 Days a Year No Matter Where You Live by Niki Jabbour

Small Green Roofs by Nigel Dunnett

The Holistic Orchard : Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way by Michael Phillips

Free-range Chicken Gardens : How to Create a Beautiful, Chicken-friendly Yard by Jessi Bloom

The Beginner's Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables by Marie Iannotti

Gift Giving Ideas

Holiday Countdown
If you are busy noodling gift ideas for your family and friends, there is still time to find some inspiration...

If You're Handy...
Fa La La La Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations by Amanda Carestio
Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts by Martha Stewart
Upcycling Celebrations by Danny Seo
Happy Cute : 25 Amigurumi Gifts to Celebrate Special Occasions by Annie Obaachan
I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas by Anna Getty
Zakka Style : 24 Projects Stitched With Ease to Give, Use and Enjoy by Rashida Coleman-Hale
Weekend Handmade : More Than 40 Projects + Ideas for Inspired Crafting by Kelly Wilkinson
Ikebana Style : 20 Portable Flower Arrangements for Perfect Gift-giving by Keiko Kubo
Everyday's a Holiday : Year-round Crafting with Kids by Heidi Kenney
A Homemade Christmas by Tina Barseghian

From Your Kitchen

Edible DIY : Simple, Giftable Recipes to Savor and Share by Lucy Baker
Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunch Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cookies by Alice Medrich
Making Artisan Chocolates by Andrew Garrison Shotts
Canning and Preserving with Ashley English by Ashley English
Vegan Pie in the Sky by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Gluten-free & Vegan Bread by Jennifer Katzinger
Cool Pet Treats : Easy Recipes for Kids to Bake by Pam Price
Irresistible Macaroons by Jose Marechal
Christmas Cookies by Lisa B. Zwirn
Tart and Sweet : 101 Canning and Pickling Recipes for the Modern Kitchen by Kelly Geary and Jessie Knadler

Gift Wrapping
There's more than one way to wrap your perfect gift. Be creative!

Ruby Star Wrapping : Creating Packaging to Regive, Reuse and Relove by Melody Miller and Allison Tannery
Creative and Thoughtful Gift Giving : Easy Ideas for Making Gifts Special by Leah Ingram
The Wrapping Scarf Revolution : the Earth-Friendly Idea that Will Change the Way Your Think About Your World by Patricia Lee
Wrapagami : the Art of Fabric Gift Wraps by Jennifer Playford

Thinking Snow

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down, or Fair to Middling
We all have our favorite snow season stories : a crazy-tough drive home, a spectacular snow fort, a skier's paradise, a walk in snowflake silence, a comfort food meal, the best snowman ever, a fender-bender...

No matter what your take on snow season happens to be, we offer quick book lists with upbeat themes.

For Kids : New and Classic

A Perfect Day by Carin Berger
Snowbots by Aaron Reynolds
Waiting for Winter by Sebastian Meschenmoser
The Snow Day by Komako Sakai
It's Snowing! by Gail Gibbons
Henry Goes Skating by Brian Biggs
Bedtime for Bear by Brett Helquist
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
Stranger in the Woods by Carl R. Sams
Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton
Snow by Uri Shulevitz
The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Grandma Drove the Snowplow by Katie Clark

For Adults : Mix and Match the Wintry Reads

A few handy titles to pass snowy day time and/or plan for activities both this year and next.

The Winter Garden : Create a Garden That Shines Through the Forgotten Season by Val Bourne
Wonders of the Winter Landscape : Shrubs and Trees to Brighten the Cold Weather Garden by Vincent A. Simeone
Yule : A Celebration of Light and Warmth by Dorothy Morrison
Snow Play by Birgitta Ralston
The Winter Solstice : the Sacred Traditions of Christmas by John Matthews
The Winter Harvest Handbook : Year-round Vegetable Production Using Deep Organic Techniques and Unheated Greenhouses by Eliot Coleman
Fireside Feasts and Snow Day Treats : Indulgent Comfort Food for Winter Eating and Entertaining by Valerie Aikman-Smith
Basic Illustrated : Winter Hiking and Camping by Molly Absolon
The History of the Snowman : From the Ice Age to the Flea Market by Bob Eckstein