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Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind And Win The War Within
Par David Goggins. 2022
This is not a self-help book. It’s a wake-up call! Can’t Hurt Me, David Goggins’ smash hit memoir, demonstrated how…
much untapped ability we all have but was merely an introduction to the power of the mind. In Never Finished, Goggins takes you inside his Mental Lab, where he developed the philosophy, psychology, and strategies that enabled him to learn that what he thought was his limit was only his beginning and that the quest for greatness is unending. The stories and lessons in this raw, revealing, unflinching memoir offer the reader a blueprint they can use to climb from the bottom of the barrel into a whole new stratosphere that once seemed unattainable. Whether you feel off-course in life, are looking to maximize your potential or drain your soul to break through your so-called glass ceiling, this is the only book you will ever need.Working from Home with a Cat
Par Heidi Moreno. 2020
This cute illustrated book shows what it's like to live and work from home with a cat, a situation over…
one third of us are familiar with.Stepping on computer keyboards, knocking things off the table, interrupting video calls—cats can be distracting coworkers. With colorful art and oh-so-relatable scenarios, Working from Home with a Cat takes readers through a day in the life of artist Heidi Moreno and her pet cat Peanut. From the time she wakes up until the time she goes to bed, she navigates working with her needy yet loveable feline companion, as Peanut walks over her paintings, hogs her chair, disrupts her yoga routine, and more.Despite all the struggles, cats like Peanut are always by our side when we need them, even on the hardest, loneliest workdays. Working from Home with a Cat reminds us why cats are the cutest colleagues and a source of comfort and calm in this chaotic world.• Features funny and heartwarming scenarios anyone who has tried to concentrate at home with a cat has experienced• For readers who like How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You, Herding Cats by Sarah Scribbles, and You Need More Sleep: Advice from Cats by Francesco MarciulianoThe amazing true story of a herd of elephants, the man who saved them, and the miracle of love that…
brought them home.One day in 1999, Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby hear that a herd of wild African elephants need a new home. They welcome the elephants to their wildlife sanctuary—Thula Thula—with open arms. But the elephants are much less sure they want to stay. How will Lawrence prove to them that they are safe and loved? What follows is a gorgeously illustrated real-life story of a friendship . . . and the story of the miraculous way that love given freely will return—greater and more wonderful than it began.• TOUCHING ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Owen and Mzee, Tarra and Bella, Rescue and Jessica . . . touching true stories of the emotional bonds possible between species are charming, and speak to the limitlessness of love.• ELEPHANT APPEAL: Elephants are one of the most fascinating and charming wild animals in all of nature. This heartwarming true story will intrigue and inspire children, and turn even the most reluctant readers into elephant enthusiasts.• CONSERVATION THEME: This book tells the true story of caring for one of the world's most beloved endangered animals: the African elephant. This book is a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance of preserving endangered species and their environments.• ENGAGING NONFICTION: There's no better way to get readers hooked on factual books than to offer them real-life stories with heart and meaning.• STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K–2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like conservation and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators.Perfect for:• Kindergarten and elementary school teachers• Parents and grandparents• Librarians• Lovers of animals, wildlife, and the natural world• Zoo and natural history museumgoersFloret Farm's Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms
Par Erin Benzakein. 2021
A stunning guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous dahlia blooms from celebrated farmer-florist and New York Times bestselling author…
Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm.World-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging gorgeous dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colors, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden space and personal preference, making them one of the most beloved flowers for arrangements.In these pages, readers will discover:• Expert advice for planting, harvesting, and arranging garden-fresh dahlias• A simple-to-follow overview of the dahlia classification system• An A–Z guide with photos and descriptions of more than 350 varieties• Step-by-step how-to's for designing show-stopping dahlia bouquets that elevate any occasionExpert Author: Erin Benzakein's gorgeous flowers are celebrated throughout the world. Her book Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers was a New York Times bestseller and her first book, Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden, won the American Horticultural Society Book Award.Filled with Wisdom: Overflowing with hundreds of lush photographs and invaluable advice, DISCOVERING DAHLIAS is an essential resource for gardeners and a must-have for anyone who loves flowers, including flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, florists, small farmers, stylists, and designers.Wild Masterpieces: A Collection of Inspiring Animal and Pet Portraits
Par Evan Douglas. 2020
Both inspiring and uplifting, silly and fun, Wild Masterpieces is an eccentric collection of animal portraits.From cats and dogs, to…
llamas and ducks, to pandas and wolves, over 60 animals offer their sage words, wit, and profound wisdom from the world's grandest landscapes. An iguana reminds readers to "Live. Laugh. Love." An Australian shepherd advises, "Don't let rough times get you down". This is the weird and wacky world of Wild Masterpieces, based on the Instagram account of the same name.Each inspirational quote featured in Wild Masterpieces assures us that if we stay "paw-sitive", life can be "udder-ly" wonderful. Hilariously offbeat and heartwarming, this quirky humor book will bring a smile to anyone's face and make life seem a little less serious.• Includes never-before-seen majestic animal portraits• Perfect for a gag gift exchange or pick-me-up present• Nice conversation starter or addition to the coffee table• Great for fans of Sorry I Barfed on Your Bed (and Other Heartwarming Letters from Kitty) by Jeremy Greenberg, Cats on Catnip by Andrew Marttila, and Sad Animal Facts by Brooke BarkerNature and wildlife enthusiasts, animal lovers and pet owners, and Bob Ross and awkward family portrait fans alike will love this laugh-out-loud funny book.Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style
Par Christin Geall. 2020
Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style elevates floral design to fine art in this richly informative work on the principles…
of floral style. A charming and intelligent mentor, Christin Geall emboldens designers, gardeners, and entrepreneurs to think differently and deeply about their work with flowers as she draws upon the fine arts and historical sources, exploring Baroque music, the paintings of the Impressionists, or the work of floral innovators like Gertrude Jekyll and Constance Spry.Covering all aspects of floral design, including choosing plants to grow and arrange, selecting tools and vessels, balancing color and form, and even photographing and selling arrangements, Cultivated offers universal lessons for all levels of practitioners, budgets, and materials. Geall's stunning photographs of her own lush designs illustrate techniques for creating brilliant arrangements that spark the imagination.Best in Show: (dog Photography Book For Dog Lovers, Dog Show Photo Book)
Par Dolly Faibyshev. 2020
Best in Show is a collection of photographs of well-groomed and award-winning dogs by New York City–based photographer Dolly Faibyshev.…
The images from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and beyond focus on the unique—and often humorous—relationship between each dog and their handler. Dolly Faibyshev focuses on kitsch, irony, and the larger than life human and canine characters that make up Best in Show. The result is a colorful, vibrant, campy, and satirical take on this specific slice of Americana. • The colorful, closely cropped juxtapositions of each coiffed canine contestant and their dedicated human are both humorous and charming. • Sure to delight fans of all breeds of dogs• A universal and ideal book for all canine lovers with a sense of humorBest in Show captures a specific subculture of dog devotees primarily from the infamous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York.• A perfect book for anyone who is completely and totally obsessed with dogs and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show• Photographers and contemporary art lovers will also love this celebration of Dolly Faibyshev's work• Great for fans of The Dogist: Photographic Encounters with 1,000 Dogs by Elias Weiss Friedman, Dogs by Lewis Blackwell and Tim Flach, and Underwater Dogs by Seth CasteelPussweek: A Cat's Guide to Feline Empowerment
Par Bexy McFly. 2020
Pussweek: A Cat's Guide to Feline Empowerment is full of hilarious spreads, quizzes, and advertisements, as well as top-notch photos…
of cats in all their cuteness and weirdness. Based on the magazine series Pussweek, written "by cats, for cats," this book is a feline parody of fashion and celebrity gossip rags.In a market saturated with "cat shaming," Pussweek gives cats their claws back. With an intelligent editorial voice of their own, these cats don't want dumb memes—they want you to stop secretly filming and posting them on the internet, and they want to empower all of the other feline friends out there who are sick of human nonsense.• With their own forum, these feisty cats provide a rare look into the private lives of felines everywhere.• Filled with articles of a caliber of humor that are clever and a little bit edgy, while still not above a well-placed cat pun• A collector's edition featuring some of the series' most popular articles, like "Diary of a Catnip Addict," "Fifty Shades of Stray," and "Queen of the Tomcats: My Big Fat Gender Identity Crisis," as well as tons of all-new material from cats who have a lot of dirty laundry to airEvery cat owner has wondered: 'What the heck is my cat thinking?' and Pussweek will hold all the myriad answers in one big volume full of outrageously cute (and simply outrageous) cats.From scandalous pawparazzi pics to revealing litter quizzes, hairy exposés to tell-tail interviews, you will finally find the feline empowerment that lies within you—and don't take a doggone no for an answer.• Great for cat owners and cat lovers of all stripes• Based on the wildly popular Pussweek magazine• Perfect for fans of How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You by The Oatmeal, How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety: And Abstinence, Drugs, Satanism, and Other Dangers That Threaten Their Nine Lives by Zachary Auburn, Breaking Cat News: Cats Reporting on the News that Matters to Cats by Georgia DunnNecessary Trouble: Growing Up at Midcentury
Par Drew Gilpin Faust. 1956
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA memoir of coming of age in a conservative Southern family in postwar America.To grow…
up in the 1950s was to enter a world of polarized national alliances, nuclear threat, and destabilized social hierarchies. Two world wars and the depression that connected them had unleashed a torrent of expectations and dissatisfactions—not only in global affairs but in American society and Americans’ lives.A privileged white girl in conservative, segregated Virginia was expected to adopt a willful blindness to the inequities of race and the constraints of gender. For Drew Gilpin, the acceptance of both female subordination and racial hierarchy proved intolerable and galvanizing. Urged to become “well adjusted” and to fill the role of a poised young lady that her upbringing imposed, she found resistance was necessary for her survival. During the 1960s, through her love of learning and her active engagement in the civil rights, student, and antiwar movements, Drew forged a path of her own—one that would eventually lead her to become a historian of the very conflicts that were instrumental in shaping the world she grew up in.Culminating in the upheavals of 1968, Necessary Trouble captures a time of rapid change and fierce reaction in one young woman’s life, tracing the transformations and aftershocks that we continue to grapple with today.Includes black-and-white imagesKew - Parched: 50 plants that thrive and survive in a dry garden
Par Philip Clayton. 2024
Dazzling, diverse, durable - discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments.With rainfall unpredictable and summers increasingly…
hot, plants that survive and thrive in these conditions have become more important than ever. Through expert text and beautiful botanical illustrations from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Parched explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants. From poppies and palms to cypress and cyclamen, this stunning book showcases the incredible species that have become a mainstay of dry gardens around the world.Soap Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques for Making 31 Unique Cold-Process Soaps
Par Anne-Marie Faiola. 2013
Make your own custom-tailored and perfectly formed cold-process soaps! Learn how to use milk jugs and yogurt containers for molds,…
and how coffee, avocado, and even beer can add unique dimensions to your creations. This encouraging introduction to the art of soapmaking makes it simple to master the techniques you need to safely and easily produce your own enticingly fragrant soaps.The Healing Home and Garden: Reimagining spaces for optimal wellbeing
Par Paula Robinson. 2024
Are you tired of formulaic interiors and following trends? Do you long for a home that expresses who you truly…
are, that's a sanctuary from our 24/7 lifestyles dominated by technology?The Healing Home & Garden will help you to:- Take an objective look at your home - Examine whether it's supporting your mental and physical wellbeing - Identify how it may be perpetuating unhealthy habits like: working all hours, eating on the run, poor sleep and spending too much time indoors - Tap into your intuition to create a healing environment that will ultimately make you happier, less stressed and healthier - Reconnect with the restorative power of natureThe Healing Home & Garden is for everyone - no matter your budget, whether you rent or own, live in a bedsit or a mansion. No major building works are involved, just a call to follow your own intuition and create the home that's right for you - not the style police! This book is full of budget tips for rethinking your living space, creative suggestions for re-purposing furniture and objects, and extensive product and book recommendations."Paula Robinson is at the leading edge of new systems of awareness about the spaces we inhabit... a treasure trove of practical, step-by-step guidance"Jean Haner, author of Clear Home Clear Heart: Learn to Clear the Energy of People and PlacesKew - Parched: 50 plants that thrive and survive in a dry garden
Par Philip Clayton. 2024
Dazzling, diverse, durable - discover the remarkable drought-proof plants that flourish in the driest environments.With rainfall unpredictable and summers increasingly…
hot, plants that survive and thrive in these conditions have become more important than ever. Through expert text and beautiful botanical illustrations from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Parched explores the captivating variety that exists in the world of dry plants. From poppies and palms to cypress and cyclamen, this stunning book showcases the incredible species that have become a mainstay of dry gardens around the world.The Healing Home and Garden: Reimagining spaces for optimal wellbeing
Par Paula Robinson. 2024
Are you tired of formulaic interiors and following trends? Do you long for a home that expresses who you truly…
are, that's a sanctuary from our 24/7 lifestyles dominated by technology?The Healing Home & Garden will help you to:- Take an objective look at your home - Examine whether it's supporting your mental and physical wellbeing - Identify how it may be perpetuating unhealthy habits like: working all hours, eating on the run, poor sleep and spending too much time indoors - Tap into your intuition to create a healing environment that will ultimately make you happier, less stressed and healthier - Reconnect with the restorative power of natureThe Healing Home & Garden is for everyone - no matter your budget, whether you rent or own, live in a bedsit or a mansion. No major building works are involved, just a call to follow your own intuition and create the home that's right for you - not the style police! This book is full of budget tips for rethinking your living space, creative suggestions for re-purposing furniture and objects, and extensive product and book recommendations."Paula Robinson is at the leading edge of new systems of awareness about the spaces we inhabit... a treasure trove of practical, step-by-step guidance"Jean Haner, author of Clear Home Clear Heart: Learn to Clear the Energy of People and PlacesBird Tracks: A Field Guide to British Species
Par John Rhyder, David Wege. 2024
"A wonderful book that shares rare knowledge in a clear and focused way. I love it." - Tristan GooleyBird Tracks:…
A Guide to British Species explores and enhances the ability to identify a diversity of birds using just their tracks and trails. John Rhyder and David Wege approach this subject from the perspective of both the tracker and the birdwatcher. They have examined and described 139 species, each richly illustrated with a mixture of photographs and drawings of their unique tracks and trails.Bird Tracks is a comprehensive guide for trackers and birdwatchers interested in studying species found around the British Isles, and can also be of great use across north-western Europe. Written by experts in their respective fields, this work represents several years of research collated into the most in-depth study of bird tracks published to date.Nature Nibbles: Alphabet Crunch A-Z
Par Jenny Wish. 2024
Nature Nibbles: Alphabet Crunch A-Z celebrates the twist and turn of letters in rhyme. Whimsical and wacky, nature bites their way…
to unexpected choices. Children will giggle their way in fun while learning the alphabet. This charming little book celebrates unleashed imagination for the early learner and their parents. Nibble away!The Beauties and The Beasts: Creatures At the Bottom of the Ocean
Par Betty Pfeiffer. 2024
When do you know someone best? When you read their biography or when you have a conversation with them? Of…
course, it&’s when you have a one-on-one visit. Go down in a submersible, the HOV (Human Occupied Vehicle) Alvin, to make the journey to their home. You&’ll meet the weird, the cute, the flashy, and the fierce creatures of the deep.In this book, you won&’t just read a bunch of facts about these remarkable animals—you can learn to know them personally. They&’ll talk to you about themselves, their relatives, and their enemies. As a surprise bonus, you will find out about the many ways your new friends are helping us solve some of our medical problems.Suppose you are interested in learning more about what happens in the ocean. In that case, two people (real people) will tell you what they were like at your age and what motivated them to make the ocean, which covers about 70 percent of the earth&’s surface, their life&’s work.The Real Nurse
Par Tamorin Lavers. 2024
Evelyn harbours a heartfelt dream of becoming a nurse, healing the world one tender touch at a time. On the…
other paw, Khan the cat yearns for a life filled with thrilling adventures. In this enchanting picture book, dive into the delightful days of ‘dress-ups,’ where every outfit unveils a world of wonder, nurturing compassion, and sparking joy in little hearts. Together, Evelyn and Khan discover that imagination can stitch the realms of care and adventure into a tapestry of magical memories.In the Kingdom of Gorillas: The Quest to Save Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas
Par Bill Weber, Amy Vedder. 2002
From the founders of the world-famous Mountain Gorilla Project, an empowering account of their efforts to save the mountain gorilla…
in Rwanda and how they succeeded—even in the midst of a horrendous civil war.In 1978, when Dr. Bill Weber and Dr. Amy Vedder arrived in Rwanda to study mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey, the gorilla population was teetering toward extinction. Poaching was rampant, but it was loss of habitat that most endangered the gorillas. When yet another slice of the Virunga Mountains was targeted for development, Weber and Vedder recognized that the gorillas were doomed unless something was done to save their land. Over Fossey's objections, they helped found the Mountain Gorilla Project. The MGP was designed to educate Rwandans about the gorillas and about the importance of conservation, while at the same time establishing an ecotourism project—one of the first anywhere in a rainforest—to bring desperately needed revenue to Rwanda. In vivid detail, Weber and Vedder describe their experiences getting to know entire families of gorillas, from powerful silverback patriarchs to helpless newborn infants. They tell us about the gorillas they recognized and came to know as individuals, stories both tragic and joyful. They describe a landscape that was heaven one day, green hell the next. And they tell of their discovery of the terrible and mysterious events surrounding Fossey's murder. They explain that the key to saving the mountain gorillas was helping the people of Rwanda—even in the face of a civil war—to share in the benefits of conservation. Rich with details about the gorillas' lives, the realities of conservation, and portraits of ordinary people caught in extraordinary times, this is a riveting adventure story that is sure to take its place among the classic accounts of the world of nature.In this &“deeply personal and lyrical book&” (Publishers Weekly) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Horse, Wendy…
Williams explores the lives of one of the world&’s most resilient creatures—the butterfly—shedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives.&“[A] glorious and exuberant celebration of these biological flying machines…Williams takes us on a humorous and beautifully crafted journey&” (The Washington Post). From butterfly gardens to zoo exhibits, these &“flying flowers&” are one of the few insects we&’ve encouraged to infiltrate our lives. Yet, what has drawn us to these creatures in the first place? And what are their lives really like? In this &“entertaining look at &‘the world&’s favorite insect&’&” (Booklist, starred review), New York Times bestselling author and science journalist Wendy Williams reveals the inner lives of these delicate creatures, who are far more intelligent and tougher than we give them credit for. Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species have learned how to fool ants into taking care of them. Butterflies&’ scales are inspiring researchers to create new life-saving medical technology. Williams takes readers to butterfly habitats across the globe and introduces us to not only various species, but &“digs deeply into the lives of both butterflies and [the] scientists&” (Science magazine) who have spent decades studying them. Coupled with years of research and knowledge gained from experts in the field, this accessible &“butterfly biography&” explores the ancient partnership between these special creatures and humans, and why they continue to fascinate us today. &“Informative, thought-provoking,&” (BookPage, starred review) and extremely profound, The Language of Butterflies is a &“fascinating book [that] will be of interest to anyone who has ever admired a butterfly, and anyone who cares about preserving these stunning creatures&” (Library Journal).