If You Have A Lemon Make Lemonade

The former editor of Ramparts magazine discusses muckraking and the American way of life in the turbulent sixties

When Grandma gives you a lemon tree, definitely don’t make a face! Care for the tree, and you might be surprised at how new things, and new ideas, bloom. “Charms from cover to cover.” —Kirkus (Starred review) “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” In this imaginative take on that popular saying, a child is surprised (and disappointed) to receive a lemon tree from Grandma for her birthday. After all, she DID ask for a new gadget! But when she follows the narrator’s careful—and funny—instructions, she discovers that the tree might be exactly what she wanted after all. This clever story, complete with a recipe for lemonade, celebrates the pleasures of patience, hard work, nature, community . . . and putting down the electronic devices just for a while.

Clichés are commonplace in the world today.Some people build their whole life around a catchy phrase that both entertains and informs. But a lot of times they only deal with surface issues that gives temporary answers to life's more serious issues. Clichés have a place in life and language. But to be helpful they must be transformed into something that empowers people to explore more deeply the great issues of our life and times.The effort of this book is to take a popular cliché and use it to enable people to think more seriously about the issue of bitterness and strife that pervades a great part of the population of the world today. To live a life full of bitterness and strife has to be one of the most distressing ways to live. Bitterness and strife absorb so much of a person's daily existence. It is hard to be constructive when something so strong as bitterness and strife has a foot hole in a person's life. So then, using the common cliché, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade", this book aims to lead the reader towards a path away from bitterness and strife and into a life of joy and peace. No one has to be bitter in life. Bitterness is a choice. There are alternatives. A path to a more positive and constructive way of life can be chosen. Since this cliché has been introduced into the language of modern culture it has been used by various disciplines, doctrines and daily conversations to capture the innate ability of many humans to rise above the pull of bitterness and adopt a lifestyle that chooses to be positive and constructive rather than angry and bitter. We are not created to be bitter, but to be a pleasant aroma that overcomes the harsh tone of our existence that pervades human interaction in so many sectors today."When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is a cliché that is simple but profound in so many ways. Part of the aim of this book is to move it away from just its simplistic use to a more serious effort to transcend the pervasive tendency of modern humans to be consumed by bitterness and strife. Seven elements are presented as primers for acquiring the capacity to overcome any form of bitterness that seeks to have control over our lives. Some are biblical and some are human aspirations that have a close correlation to the teachings of the Bible. In either case the belief is that God desires that humans would be able, with divine help, to live a life that is void of bitterness and infused with God's love that is able to transform the most hurtful situations in life into expressions of God's all-encompassing love, mercy and grace. What I hope to do in this book is to enable someone to get beyond any anger or bitterness in life and become a stronger more loving, compassionate, and kind person.

After her mother dies in 1975, ten-year-old Lemonade must live with her grandfather in a small town famous for Bigfoot sitings and soon becomes friends with Tobin, a quirky Bigfoot investigator.

In order to earn money for college, fourteen-year-old LaVaughn babysits for a teenage mother.

*SHORTLISTED for the 2021 Gourmand World Cookbook Award* *SHORTLISTED for the 2022 Taste Canada Award for Single-Subject Cookbooks* A sustainable lifestyle starts in the kitchen with these use-what-you-have, spend-less-money recipes and tips, from the friendly voice behind @ZeroWasteChef. In her decade of living with as little plastic, food waste, and stuff as possible, Anne-Marie Bonneau, who blogs under the moniker Zero-Waste Chef, has preached that "zero-waste" is above all an intention, not a hard-and-fast rule. Because, sure, one person eliminating all their waste is great, but thousands of people doing 20 percent better will have a much bigger impact. And you likely already have all the tools you need to begin. In her debut book, Bonneau gives readers the facts to motivate them to do better, the simple (and usually free) fixes to ease them into wasting less, and finally, the recipes and strategies to turn them into self-reliant, money-saving cooks and makers. Rescue a hunk of bread from being sent to the landfill by making Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding, or revive some sad greens to make a pesto. Save 10 dollars (and the plastic tub) at the supermarket with Yes Whey, You Can Make Ricotta Cheese, then use the cheese in a galette and the leftover whey to make sourdough tortillas. With 75 vegan and vegetarian recipes for cooking with scraps, creating fermented staples, and using up all your groceries before they go bad--including end-of-recipe notes on what to do with your ingredients next--Bonneau lays out an attainable vision for a zero-waste kitchen.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the burdens of daily life? Do worries and anxieties consume your thoughts, making it difficult to find happiness and peace? In "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (ILLUSTRATED)" by Dale Carnegie, you'll discover a transformative guide that not only offers timeless wisdom but also presents it with stunning visual accompaniments, making it an engaging and accessible resource for conquering your worries and embarking on a journey to a more fulfilled life. Dale Carnegie, renowned for his best-selling self-help classics, provides practical advice that has empowered countless individuals to break free from the chains of anxiety and stress. In this beautifully illustrated edition, his words come to life with captivating visuals that enhance the learning experience and make the principles even more relatable. Inside the pages of this book, you'll find: Time-Tested Strategies: Dale Carnegie's methods for tackling worry are as relevant today as they were when he first penned them. Learn how to overcome worry through actionable steps, insightful stories, and practical techniques. Illustrations That Speak Volumes: The book is adorned with striking illustrations that complement the wisdom contained within. These visuals help you grasp the concepts and apply them to your life with ease. Inspiring Anecdotes: Engaging stories of real people who have successfully overcome their worries will inspire you to take charge of your own life and find your path to happiness. Proven Techniques: Discover effective methods for handling stress, fear, and uncertainty, so you can regain control of your thoughts and emotions. Guidance for a Fulfilling Life: This book not only equips you with strategies to stop worrying but also provides guidance on how to live a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. As you delve into "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (ILLUSTRATED)," you'll gain the tools and inspiration needed to transform your life. With Carnegie's timeless wisdom and the added visual dimension, you'll find yourself on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. Stop letting worries hold you back and start living the life you've always envisioned. This illustrated edition is a must-have for anyone seeking a practical and visually engaging way to overcome worry and embrace a more meaningful, joyful existence. Get ready to embark on a life-changing adventure with Dale Carnegie as your guide.