Scruffy the squirrel eats the forbidden Blue Hazelnut and shrinks to the size of an ant. Follow his adventure as he searches for the Magic Blue Hazelnut Tree to regain his size. Young children will love the beautiful artwork and the touching story about Scruffy and how the Owl helps him. This is the first in a series of stories about Scruffy's adventures and misadventures.

Scruffy the squirrel finds a jar full of walnuts sitting under the walnut tree. After he manages to get into the jar and eats all the walnuts, he can't get out. With help from Owl and the old lady that lives in the house, Scruffy is freed. Find out what Scruffy learns in his encounter with the lady who owns the tree. This is a beautifully illustrated picture book that young children will enjoy. Told with warmth and compassion it has a lesson for Scruffy (and for those reading and listening to the book. This is the second book in a series of "Scruffy's Adventures."

Introduction to Persian Cooking Persian cuisine is offered by only a handful of restaurants in most cities in the Western world. Why have Persian recipes not been adopted in the same way that French, Italian, Chinese and Indian cooking has? Has it been because of political or economic reasons? Or, perhaps due to a reluctance of Persian people to share their cultural heritage? Perhaps there has been less immigration from Iran to other countries? In this book, Jacklin introduces us to the rich treasure of Persian cuisine. This book has been a labor of love by a remarkable young woman. She...