Books with author Paul Kenny

The ultimate guide to hosting dinner parties of every size, from choosing guests to choosing themes—includes recipes and menu plans. Almost everyone likes to socialize over a meal. Supper clubs that bring people together to enjoy a meal are natural enablers. The concept of supper clubs (hosting regular dinner parties) seems simple, but the “how to” can be daunting. Impromptu Friday Nights shows the reader how to set up supper clubs, provides options for different club formats, from large and formal to small and informal, and includes sample menus with recipes. Author Paul J. Kenny and his wife have been in many different types of supper clubs for most of their adult lives. They have been in large, formal clubs, small, informal ones and several others in between. Through these experiences, Paul has learned what works for a group and what doesn’t. As part of these clubs, he has been writing menus and recipes for years. He is a foodie and comes from a long line of foodies who love to entertain. “Paul Kenny’s Impromptu Friday Nights directs the reader to focus on the most important building blocks of successful culinary entertainment . . . In an era of over-promising, misleading complexity, and verbosity this book simplifies the task, empowers the host to shine, and grants him/her success every time.” —Lucien Vendôme, former director of culinary innovation for Nestle

Almost everyone likes to socialize over a meal. Supper clubs that bring people together to enjoy a meal are natural enablers. The concept of supper clubs (hosting regular dinner parties) seems simple, but the “how to” can be daunting. Impromptu Friday Nights shows the reader how to set up supper clubs, provides options for different club formats, from large and formal to small and informal, and includes sample menus with recipes. Author Paul J. Kenny and his wife have been in many different types of supper clubs for most of their adult lives. They have been in large, formal clubs, small, informal ones and several others in between. Through these experiences, Paul has learned what works for a group and what doesn’t. As part of these clubs, he has been writing menus and recipes for years. He is a foodie and comes from a long line of foodies who love to entertain. Paul Kenny’s Impromptu Friday Nights directs the reader to focus on the most important building blocks of successful culinary entertainment. First, a menu design that delivers on the promise of food that delights the guests. Second, ease of preparation that permits the host to join and enjoy the celebration. And third, successful execution which unfortunately hampers many of us armed with mostly good intentions In an era of over-promising, misleading complexity, and verbosity this book simplifies the task, empowers the host to shine, and grants him/her success every time. Lucien Vendome - Former Director of Culinary Innovation for Nestle

Why should the grown-ups have all the fun? Now kids have their own version of My Final Answer, Barbour's Bible trivia book that sold 200,000 copies in its first year. My Final Answer for Kids follows the same multiple-choice format, but questions are geared for younger readers-all based on great Bible stories they've heard in Sunday school. "Bible Bonus" helps let readers "Double Your Chances" and "Look in the Book." The answer key offers fun "Did You Know?" trivia. Great stuff for kids ages six to ten.

The Jesus Loves Me Sketchbook & Journal is an interactive volume for early readers and writers, featuring fun and age-appropriate biblical truths, thoughtful writing prompts, and plenty of space to write, draw, color, and create! Ideal for five- to eight-year-old kids, the Jesus Loves Me Sketchbook & Journal is based on the beloved children’s song that is now more than 150 years old—but whose timeless truth is a great encouragement for today. This quality book, printed on bright white paper, is the right size for young users, and a great keepsake for parents.

Arabic Tales for the young and the curious' contains a set of exciting stories gleaned from the hundreds of myths and fables still being told in the Arabian Gulf. Rewritten in a modern story-telling style aimed at juveniles and curious adults alike, and that keeps the reader on the edge until the very last paragraph, these stories - about kings, sheiks, princess, jinn and, above all, ordinary people - illustrate that, at the fundamental human level, Arabs are really just like the rest of us. Beautifully illustrated in full-color water-colors, these fantastical stories provide a thrilling glimpse of ancient beliefs that still have persuasive power in modern Arabic culture.

The Bible's Terminator. . .a man with 700 wives. . .God hates people?. . .the mysterious death of Judas Iscariot. . .the Bible's other Noah. . .just a few of the amazing entries you'll find in Bible Marvels, Oddities, and Shockers. This brand-new entry in Barbour's "Mr. Bible Trivia" line contains dozens of intriguing readings on the strange and obscure people and events of scripture, as well as a fresh and fascinating take on some of the more familiar passages. What do you get when you mix a Bible encyclopedia with Ripley's Believe It or Not? Find out here-for just $2.97!

A funny rhyming picture book perfect for bedtime or any time!Bear and his friends (Frog, Bird, Fox and Hare) are a curious bunch. They like to ask a LOT of questions. When Bear answers their questions they politely reply, "Thank you, Bear!" then hop, fly, and run away. This is a great book for reading more than once at a sitting. The repetition is fun and helps your child learn the concepts in the book. At the end of the book there are fun facts about each of the animals and animal-related activities you can do with your child.We hope your child will ask to read our books again and again, it's how we got our name!