Books with author Steve Almy

A self-professed candyfreak, Steve Almond set out in search of a much-loved candy from his childhood and found himself on a tour of the small candy companies that are persevering in a marketplace where big corporations dominate.From the Twin Bing to the Idaho Spud, the Valomilk to the Abba-Zaba, and discontinued bars such as the Caravelle, Marathon, and Choco-Lite, Almond uncovers a trove of singular candy bars made by unsung heroes working in old-fashioned factories to produce something they love. And in true candyfreak fashion, Almond lusciously describes the rich tastes that he has loved since childhood and continues to crave today. Steve Almond has written a comic but ultimately bittersweet story of how he grew up on candy-and how, for better and worse, the candy industry has grown up, too.Candyfreak is the delicious story of one man's lifelong obsession with candy and his quest to discover its origins in America.

Hello! In this "Diary" so to speak, I want to talk to you face to face, I don't want you to be just another reader. I want you to be my friend, I want that in this story that you are about to start there is a connection between both of you so that you can feel part of this incredible story, I hope you like it and as I embark on each trip where we will meet new people , new destinations and of course we will delve into their customs and traditions.

This delightful collection of poems for children has a wide range of subjects. The first poem, 'The Word Wizard', tells us all to put our wizard hats on, catch the spinning words and write them down. Thus, the young readers are involved from the outset. Some poems could be sung or even danced! The second poem, 'Sunrise', could inspire a painting. These poems which include the natural world, ancient tales of adventure, nonsense type poems, will all stretch the imaginations of their young readers, their parents and teachers. 'Talking with Dancing Hands' is especially poignant. There is something for everyone here and this fun, uplifting and heartfelt collection is greatly to be recommended.