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WELCOME TO WHISTLESTOP'S SPECIALS PAGE!
A sampling of recent arrivals on our remaindered/sale tables and shelves:
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We have been intrigued by the form and function of our footwear for centuries,
and for many women shoes are the ultimate objects of desire. In The Seductive Shoe fashion historian Jonathan Walford
takes a peek into the shoe closets of the world over the last 400 years, revealing the styles and fashions that have fueled
that obsession. Hundreds of beautiful photographs capture the progression of styles, including numerous forgotten designs
that will still appeal to the most fashion forward of today. Riding boots and go-go boots, spiked stilettos and negative heels,
platform soles and ballerina flats—all are documented in this bible of footwear.
With a detailed glossary
and an illustrated appendix of notable shoemakers, designers, and manufacturers, The Seductive Shoe is the ultimate
book for shoe lovers of all kinds. An indispensable resource for both professionals and fashion aficionados, this one-of-a-kind
book is also a must-have for anyone who has ever experienced the intoxicating desire for a beautiful pair of shoes.
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The Garden Book

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This sumptuously illustrated survey of 500 garden designers worldwide
(organized in A-Z order) presents an unrivalled range of gardens from the fountained oases of ancient Persia to the classical
gardens of Europe and the contemporary sculptured landscapes of the US. Each designer is represented by his or her finest
garden, with accessible commentary placing the maker and garden in stylistic and historical contex. Also contains
an essential glossary and directory of gardens around the world that are open to the public.
'A good
introduction to the pioneers who defined modern gardening.' (Garden
Answers)
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$19.98
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bon appétit Desserts

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Authored by Bon Appetit editor-in-chief Barbara Fairchild, Bon Appetit Desserts features more than 600 recipes—from layer cakes to coffee cakes, tortes
and cupcakes to pies, tarts, candies, puddings, souffles, ice cream, cookies, holiday desserts, and much, much more. Certain
to inspire both experienced home cooks and those just starting out in the kitchen, each recipe is designed to ensure the dessert
preparation process is as enjoyable as the finished result. Culled from Bon Appetit's
extensive archives and including never-before-published recipes, Bon Appetit Desserts promises
to be the comprehensive guide to all things sweet and wonderful.
"This is a gorgeous book that makes me want to make everything—no, taste everything—inside! This
is a must-have for every baker, cook, and sweet freak in your life." —Elizabeth Falkner, chef and owner of Citizen
Cake and Orson
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$16.98
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Dewey

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The charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved
library cat of Spencer, Iowa, starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he
was stuffed into the returned book slot at the library. For the next 19 years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer
with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility, and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most.
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$6.98
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easy one-pot: frugal recipes for busy cooks

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If you want great home-cooked meals with minimum washing-up--and need to keep to a budget--this
book is for you. One thing is guaranteed: it won't take you longer to wash up than to sit and enjoy your meal! If you're
looking for lunch or a light supper, try Hearty Soups and Substantial Salads, from Lentil, Spinach, and Cumin Soup to Sweet
Potato Salad. From Daube of Beef to Lancashire Hotpot or Portuguese Lamb Stew, you will never run
out of ideas. Finish with One-Pot Desserts such as Fig and Honey Croissant Pudding, Peach Cobbler, or traditional
Baked Apples and Pears.
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$7.98
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Olives & Oranges

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While many cooks and cookbooks find inspiration in the Mediterranean's culinary
traditions, this appealing, beautifully photographed tome by Jenkins (chef of New York City's Il Buco and Mangia, and
the recently opened Porchetta) and Fox (editor of "La Cucina Italiana") uniquely synthesizes a diversity of regional
styles while adding some fresh ideas to the mix. Having grown up as the daughter of a foreign correspondent and absorbing
the culinary vernacular of the countries in which her family resided (Italy, Spain, Cyprus and France), Jenkins uses the Mediterranean
pantry as her and shows how an understanding of flavor can produce great dishes from even the most humble ingredients.
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$14.98
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