Forty-two years and five books into her life, Charlotte Dearborn abandons her noncommittal boyfriend and her sinking-ship writing career, and becomes an elementary school teacher. Sure, she's giving up her dream of being a famous novelist, but in exchange she'll find a stable income, job satisfaction, and maybe even love. At least that's how it'd work if she were a character in one of her novels. In real life, she's busy coping with twenty yelling first-graders, a teacher's lounge full of nasty coworkers, and a series of romantic misadventures that fall far, far short of the real thing.
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There is something very appealing about sorbets, granitas and water ices. This stylish and beautiful book shows how simple it is to make all kinds of iced treats, with 25 delectable recipes. All the essential information on equipment and ingredients is provided in the concise introduction, as well as inspirational ideas for decorating and serving. Whatever the occasion, you will find the perfect recipe in this book."

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