Did you know? That American Indian cooks were probably the first to make chowders? That bleenies are potato pancakes, a traditional dish at Mid-Atlantic church suppers and block parties? That hush puppies may have gotten their name from cooks who were trying to quiet hungry dogs? And that City 'Chicken' was once a fancy, expensive dish in the Mid-Atlantic states? This volume of the "American Regional Cooking Library" provides a hearty helping of Mid-Atlantic history, traditions, culture, and recipes. From Philly Cheese-Steaks to Maryland Crabcakes, easy and informative recipes will allow you to sample the flavors of the Mid-Atlantic!...

Did you know? That Southern cooking is a delicious blend of English, Scottish, Irish, French, Spanish, German, African, and Native American food traditions? That Georgia grows more than forty varieties of peaches? That Vidalia onions are a relatively new vegetable developed in Vidalia, Georgia? And that purloo, a favorite Southern dish made from rice and meat, came to the South, via England, from the Middle East and India? This volume of the "American Regional Cooking Library" is sprinkled with fascinating facts, traditions, and history that will help you taste the flavors of Southern cooking. Along the way, you can make famous Southern dishes like biscuits, sweet potatoes, and she-crab soup. These fun and easy recipes will allow you to sample one of America's great national cuisines!...

Have you wondered about the types of pets raised by rural teens? Have you consider getting a pet of your own? Are you having problems with an animal that's already a member of your household? Read "Rural Teens and Animal Raising: Large and Small Pets". You'll: gain insights about the type of animal that will best fit your lifestyle; get practical and useful information for raising a variety of animals, from poultry to donkeys; find out which animals are compatible with each other and which ones are not; learn how to supply pets with their basic needs and keep them healthy; and, take a fascinating look into the animal world.Pets are an important part of our lives. They give us companionship and love. They provide an occasion for exercise and fun. They deserve the best we can give them. Learn how to enjoy your animals and provide them with everything they need....

Jeff's family and friends described him as good-looking, fun-loving quick-witted, and talented. He was kind, friendly, ambitious and always succeeded at every task he undertook. No one was surprised when Jeff was selected to represent his school in an international exchange program. But when Jeff returned to Ridgemont High a year later, everyone was shocked at his change in behavior. Why was Jeff so angry and out of control? Could it have something to do with his health? Medical conditions affect millions of North Americans each year.Many medical conditions have serious psychological components and effects. Sometimes, a medical condition in the body can lead to medical disorders of the mind. These are called mental disorders due to a medical condition. Adolescents are among those who suffer from medical conditions, and they are not immune to the accompanying psychological issues that may be involved. But mental disorders caused by medical conditions bring additional challenges to adolescents. Everyday care, management, regulating medication, and the emotional ramifications of medical conditions can be difficult for anyone.Attempting to balance those challenges while maintaining schoolwork, jobs, and extra-curricular activities can add to the stress for young people. In this book, you will learn about some medical disorders, the psychological complications that can result, and the treatments available to fight them. Along the way, you will explore the advances in drug treatment for psychological disorders, how such drugs work, and the risks and side effects associated with these treatments. Numerous case studies and stories of young people like Jeff who are coping with mental disorders caused by medical conditions illustrate the realities of these illnesses, while a chapter on alternative treatment adds information about additional treatment options....

What would you do if your parents were no longer able to take care of you? Where would you turn for help if your family was harming or neglecting you? Are there people out there who could be a new family for you? Could your parents learn to take care of you the way you deserve? These are just a few of the many frightening questions faced by youth entering the foster care system. Thankfully, there are people who can answer these questions and many places where youth can turn for help.In "A House Between Homes: Youth in the Foster Care System", you will learn about foster care, laws that govern the system today, and the history of foster care in North America. You will read about the orphan trains of the United States and the British Home Children who were sent to Canada. You will also learn about the challenges youth face as they negotiate the circumstances that foster care creates in their lives and about some of the newest and most innovative foster programs. As you read, you will meet Bobby and Kara, a brother and sister who find their family torn apart by abuse and neglect. Their journey through a frightening childhood, foster care, and an ultimate solution to their displaced lives will teach you a great deal about the foster care system....

Did you know? That New England Indians used blueberries to season their meat? That legend tells how Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island, was the first to bake a johnny cake? That a group of colonial servants in Massachusetts got so tired of eating lobster they insisted their employers serve it to them no more than three times a week? This volume of the "American Regional Cooking Library" is packed full of interesting New England history, traditions, culture, and recipes. You'll learn to make savory dishes from clams and other seafood; desserts flavored with maple and molasses; and, simple comfort foods invented by hardworking colonists and inventive Native people. These simple, easy-to-understand recipes will give you a delicious taste of New England!...

Did you know? That the people of Gilmer, Texas, celebrate their favorite crop every year at an annual 'Yamboree'? That there are more than a million peach trees in the state of Texas? That there are four types of Texas barbecue: Central Texas that's influenced by German colonists; East Texas that favors African American barbecue traditions; West Texas that likes open-pits similar to those used by cowboys; and, South Texas, where you can taste the spicy Mexican influence? And that chili is the official state dish of Texas? This volume of the "American Regional Cooking Library" is a Texas-size helping of history, traditions, culture, and recipes. You'll learn to make spicy chili; mouth-watering desserts made from peaches and peanuts; and, plenty of hearty meat dishes. Try a few of these simple and easy-to-understand recipes; and you'll get a taste of Texas!...