Monday, August 25, 2008

Book Display - Summer Activities

During June I put up a display, per a patron's suggestion, of activities one generally participates in during the summer - BBQ's, picnics, ice cream recipes, vacations, the proper way to hang the flag, and how to make that patio you've talked about all winter. Since I'm so late in blogging, save this list for next year!


Barbecues & Outdoor Kitchens by Steve Cory and the editors of Sunset Books

Beautiful Wooden Projects for Outdoor Living by John Marckworth

Beer-Can Chicken: and 74 Other Offbeat Recipes for the Grill by Steven Raichlen (surprisingly, some good recipes)

Beyond the Lawn: Unique Outdoor Spaces for Modern Living by Keith Davitt

Bicycle Across America by Barbara Siegert

The Big Book of Family Fun by Claudia Arp and Linda Dillow

Big Ideas for Small Gardens by Emily Young and Dave Egbert

Build a Kids’ Play Yard by Jeff Beneke

Celebrate the Seasons: Four Seasons of Recipes, Decorating Tips & Easy-To-Make Gifts by Gooseberry Patch (always a favorite)

Complete Patio Book by Sunset

Crafts to Make in the Summer by Kathy Ross

Fun & Games for Family Gatherings: With a Focus on Family Reunions by Adrienne Anderson

George Foreman’s Big Book of Grilling, Barbecue, and Rotisserie: More than 75 Recipes for Family and Friends by George Foreman

Homemade Ice Cream and Sherbet by Sheila MacNiven Cameron

Ice Cream by Hilary Walden

Lowe’s Complete Patio & Deck Book by Steve Cory

The Magic of Jell-O: 100 New and Favorite Recipes Celebrating 100 Years of Fun with Jell-O by Jell-O

Making Ordinary Days Extraordinary! By Gloria Gaither & Shirley Dobson

Mountain Biking The Great Plains States: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota by Andy Knapp

National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States by National Geographic Society

Our Flag by United States, Congress, Joint Committee on Printing

Parents’ Guide to Hiking & Camping by Alice Cary

Picnics: Outdoor Dining for the Patio, Park, and Beach byLouise Pickford

Porch Presence: Interior Design for the Exterior Room by Sally Fennell Robbins

Rainy Day Fun by Gillian Souter

Sentimental Living from the Porch: Four Seasons of Hospitality by Alda Ellis (lots of neat photos for decorating ideas for a porch or backyard for picnics; fun to browse through)

Squirrel Wars: Backyard Wildlife Battles & How to Win Them by George H. Harrison

Summer: A User’s Guide by Suzanne Brown

Top 100 Most Beautiful Rustic Vacations of North America: Ranches, Lodges, Cabins and More! By Dusty Dave

Top Rated Western Adventures: Guest Ranches, Pack Trips & Cattle Drives in North America by Maurizio Valerio (make your own "City Slickers" movie)

The Ultimate Ice Cream Book by Bruce Weinstein

The Well-Organized Camper by Linda Frederick Yaffe

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