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Drawing on happiness research and her own personal philosophy, Moorea Seal creates an inspiring tool for list lovers everywhere to discover the keys to their own unique happiness and bring more joy and balance into their lives. This beautiful, undated hardcover journal with 52 listing prompts encourages readers to reflect, acknowledge, and invest in themselves, and ultimately transform their lives by figuring out exactly what makes them happy. This keepsake journal comes in a luxurious package full of lush photography, charming illustrations, metallic accents, and a red ribbon. 'Your checklist for making positive changes.' —Oprah.com Series Overview: 52 Lists is a series of year-long journals for list lovers. Publication History:Reissue with new cover (prev. edition stays IP)

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Every family has their own unique story- record yours in this history, traditions, travels, and more in this beautiful, easy-to-use, keepsake journal. This guided journal will inspire you to capture the stories and details of your family members and your life together. Prompts include a mix of short-answer questions, lists, fill in the blanks, and places for simple sketches or photos. When complete, you'll have a nuanced portrait of your family's life through reflections, memories, history, and stories--a keepsake everyone will cherish. Prompt topics include- . Origins . Travel . Pets . Honorary Family . Home . Books, Movies, Songs . Milestones . Work . Education . Fun! . Dreams & Aspirations This gorgeously crafted journal features the whimsical work of papercut artist Sarah Trumbauer throughout.

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“This tender, smart, personal book is a gift. Stuart Getty generously shows us, with witty illustrations and kind humor, the hows and whys of they/them pronouns. A wonderful and necessary resource that is a delight to read.”—Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot and ValenciaWhat does nonbinary really mean? What is gender nonconforming? And isn't they a plural pronoun? In this charming and disarming guide, a real-life they-using genderqueer writer unpacks all your burning questions in a fun, visual way. No soapboxes or divisive comment-section wars here!Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always human, this gender-friendly primer will get you up to speed. It's about more than just bathrooms and pronouns--this is about gender expression and the freedom to choose how to identify. While they might only be for some, that freedom is for everyone!“[A] clear, kind guide to gender nonconformity. Getty's cheeky tone and the punchy black-and-white illustrations by Brooke Thyng make this book a useful reference for anyone with questions about gender, whether their own or those they witness in the larger world.”—Booklist“Straightforward, practical, relevant navigation through the radiant world of gender fluidity.”—Kirkus Reviews

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From the author of blockbuster hits The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness comes a gorgeous undated planner full of listing content that fans of the best-selling 52 Lists series are sure to love! Use this planner to set your intentions, goals and priorities; celebrate your accomplishments; and let go of the rest! This 12-month undated yearly planner is complete with weekly agenda pages and month-at-a-glance pages as well as bonus listing content that encourages reflection and personal growth throughout the year. Embellished with metallic foil, lush illustrations, mood-setting photography and inspiring quotes.

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Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them. As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends-such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia-characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in all kids. Better with Books is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers' lives. Each chapter explores a particular issue affecting preteens and teens today and includes a list of recommended related books-all published within the last decade. Recommendations are grouped by age: those appropriate for middle-grade readers and those for teens. Reading lists are organized around: Adoption and foster care Body image Immigration Learning challenges LGBTQIA+ youth Mental health Nature and environmentalism Physical disability Poverty and homelessness Race and ethnicity Religion and spirituality

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How do fearless ideas begin? Travel along with young Bill Gates on his life's journey full of curiosity, discovery, hard work, and most important, fearlessness--the inability to see limits. The book invites young readers to pursue their passions and awaken a sense of ambition and responsibility for others as they grow.Think Smart, Be Fearless tells the inspiring story of Bill Gates, one of America's most fascinating entrepreneurs, starting from his early years as a precocious, inquisitive child who faced challenges fitting in with his classmates. Young Bill, known as Trey in his family, was a bit of a troublemaker, bored at school and prone to acting out. That all changed in high school with his discovery of the early world of computers. His instincts immediately told him that computers were the future. With the support of his family, who encouraged him to think smart and be fearless, Bill grew to become a technology visionary, who changed the way everyday people interact with computers, and a philanthropist whose inability to see limits is working to reduce poverty and improve global health worldwide.Complete with back matter that includes a more in-depth look into Bill Gates's life, a timeline of significant events in his life and in computer science, and a glossary for inquisitive kids.

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This beautiful blank journal from Instagram sensation Flora Forager features images of butterflies, moths, caterpillars, chrysalises, and cocoons, all created using botanical materials. Flora Forager creates images out of flower petals, leaves, stones, twigs, and other natural materials that she finds in her garden and in urban wild areas in her neighborhood. This journal takes on the theme of metamorphosis in the scientific order lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), with beautiful, meticulously rendered representations of various species, all made out of floral materials. Includes 45 original pieces plus bonus back matter including an index of the featured species with their scientific names, info about butterfly conservation, butterfly-friendly garden plants, and instructions on how to safely catch a butterfly.

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Flower fans and nature enthusiasts will fall in love with this charming art book from Instagram sensation Flora Forager featuring the best of her unique floral compositions created with botanical materials. Flora Forager creates images out of flower petals, leaves, stones, twigs, and other natural materials that she finds in her garden and in urban wild areas in her neighbourhood. This intimate, lovely book collects her best pieces, including 20% new, exclusive art, along with a peek into her unique creative process. Featured pieces include scenes, mandalas, animals, birds, fish, insects, mythical creatures, iconic women, old masters, and more. Each artwork is accompanied by explanatory text on a facing page including piece name, materials used, and a short, evocative description of the artist's process and inspiration.

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One of the United States' most acclaimed chefs, Renee Erickson is a James-Beard nominated chef and the owner of several Seattle restaurants: The Whale Wins, Boat Street Cafe, The Walrus and the Carpenter, and Barnacle. This luscious cookbook is perfect for anyone who loves the fresh seasonal food of the Pacific Northwest of the US. Defined by the bounty of the Puget Sound region, as well as by French cuisine, this cookbook is filled with seasonal, personal menus. Home cooks will cherish Erickson's simple yet elegant recipes such as Roasted Chicken with Fried Capers and Preserved Lemons, Harissa-Rubbed Roasted Lamb, and Molasses Spice Cake. Renee Erickson's food, casual style, and appreciation of simple beauty is an inspiration to readers and eaters around the world.

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New cover of adorable mama and baby otters graces the new edition of this bestselling board book featuring sleeping baby animals through colourful illustrations and a melodic lullaby.

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When was the last time you asked your romantic partner a truly thought-provoking question that illuminated what was special about your connection? This essential guide by the creator of The Skin Deep's bestselling conversation decks unveils a powerful set of questions to spark meaningful conversations. These 12 questions - such as “What is the pain in me you wish you could heal?” - have been proven to nurture authentic intimacy and amplify joy in your relationship, regardless of age, gender, or sexuality. Drawn from countless hours observing (and holding space for) intimate conversations unfold, author Topaz Adizes shows you how to be braver, go deeper, discover the profound power of vulnerability, and uncover the magic that awaits when you dare to ask the real questions. This book provides the path to feeling more connected with your partner than ever before.

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This delightful celebration of the dahlia reads like a “very smart love letter to cultivating beauty” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).“Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.”—The New York TimesDahlias are the showboats of the flower world—colorful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They're also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and are adaptable to most climates with proper care. They're very easy to propagate, and can be hybridized. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognized cultivars!This charming little hardcover book includes: 60+ full-color botanical illustrations basic botany and history everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden (including dividing tubers to propagate more flowers) tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers Like a bouquet of dahlias, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present. It’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.

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Slow down, connect with your artistic side, and unleash your innate creativity with this unique guide that’s one part mindfulness practice and one part drawing instruction. “[Dean's] joyful approach to embracing imperfections throughout the process is a breath of fresh air… Thanks to her inclusive style, beginners and pros alike can feel confident in their creativity.” —Brit + Co Let beloved art teacher Peggy Dean (IG: @thepigeonletters) show you how powerful it is to create something! Discover the pleasure of expressing yourself through sketching—even if you think you can’t draw. Peggy’s got tips on the materials you’ll need, easy techniques you can use right away, and methods for approaching any subject or location. She offers step-by-step exercises to help you relax into the drawing process, and gives you ways to tackle tricky beginner problems like “what should I sketch?” Learn how to stay with the small moments as you work, draw what you see around you, and embrace the results. Grab your sketchbook and experience how relaxing, rewarding, and life-changing a drawing practice can be.

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Moorea Seal creates an inspiring tool for list lovers everywhere to discover the keys to their own unique happiness and bring more joy and balance into their lives. This undated journal with 52 listing prompts, one for every week of the year, encourages readers to reflect, invest in themselves and ultimately transform their lives by figuring out exactly what makes them happy and how to add more of that into their lives. Each section (Reflect, Acknowledge, Invest and Transform) includes 13 listing prompts.

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If I Heart Soul Food left you satisfied yet also hungry for more, you're going to love Super Soul Food with Cousin Rosie! Here, Rosie shares more of her comfort soul food dishes, starting with traditional southern and creole favorites and jazzing them up with her own 'special sauce.' Rosie organizes these recipes by type of meal and adds in side dishes, breads, drinks to sip on, as well as a chapter of over-the-top desserts that make her fans swoon! Included are some of her most sought-after fan favorites (only available online until now), including: Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Seafood Boil with Creole Garlic Sauce Red Velvet Biscuits This is Rosie at her best, putting satisfying, soulful spins on classic, comfort southern and creole dishes, and also including her best loved fan favorites guaranteed to please old and new fans alike.

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A gift book of quotes that opens up the immigrant experience. Explore one of the most-talked about issues of our time in this vibrant collection. These thought-provoking quotes offer readers understanding, personal stories, and inspiration in a beautiful package. Compiled by hiphop artist Anik Khan, these quotes offer a fresh perspective on a hot-button topic.From the founders of the United States, immigrants all, to the Dreamers of today, people have always come to America to share their gifts and contribute to the American dream. Quotes from the famous and the unknown give this book a unique perspective. Hear what celebrities from Kerry Washington to Hasan Minhaj to Zendaya, as well as political thinkers from JFK to AOC, have to say about immigration. At once an homage and a call to action, this is a wonderful gift for new immigrants and first-generation Americans, as well as all those whose ancestors sought their fortunes in this land.

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From New York Times Bestselling Author Erica Bauermeister comes a memoir about the power of home and the transformative act of restoring one house in particular. “I think anyone who saves an old house has to be a caretaker at heart, a believer in underdogs, someone whose imagination is inspired by limitations, not endless options.” In this mesmerizing memoir-in-essays, Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in eccentric Port Townsend, Washington, and in the process takes readers on a journey to discover the ways our spaces subliminally affect us. A personal, accessible, and literary exploration of the psychology of architecture, as well as a loving tribute to the connections we forge with the homes we care for and live in, this book is designed for anyone who’s ever fallen head over heels for a house. It is also a story of a marriage, of family, and of the kind of roots that settle deep into your heart. Discover what happens when a house has its own lessons to teach in this moving and insightful memoir that ultimately shows us how to make our own homes (and lives) better.

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"Write It! might be one of the friendliest poetry tool kits/notebooks ever."--Naomi Shihab Nye, Young People's Poet Laureate,Discover your creative voice and learn to write poetry in this easy-to-use guided journal with 100 poetry prompts--a 2021 Young People's Poet Laureate Pick! Thoughtful, stimulating, and fun prompts developed from workshops by award-winning poets will help you craft writing that authentically expresses your inner life. Compose on these beautifully designed pages, and create a body of work that you can enjoy privately or share using decorative display pages perfect for social media.This lovely guided journal can be both a canvas for exploration and a treasured keepsake showcasing your creative voice. Includes decorative pages and a ribbon with beautiful cloth hardbound cover.

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Baba enchants his six daughters with his stories, transporting them to his childhood in Iran as they play on the flowering vines of the Persian carpet in California. He tells the story of a determined young man who comes to the United States, the challenges of leaving his Persian family, and the unfolding of his new American life. This glorious debut authentic voices picture book is written by two sisters about their Baba ('father' in Farsi), who weaves together the love of two countries with the love of family.

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Featuring the clever wordplay of Narwhal and Jelly author Ben Clanton and playful illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats honor winner Jessixa Bagley, Curious EnCOUNTers will have children laughing while learning to count from 1 to 13.Children will have fun learning to count from 1 to 13 in this clever and imaginative book featuring Pacific Northwest critters engaged in curious activities and woven together by a young girl who goes on a hike. Readers will join her in unexpected, silly encounters along the way, such as one moose making a movie, five wolves weaving wool, and eight coyotes kayaking and canoeing. The young girl's hike culminates in what may be the most curious encounter of all: many of the animals in the book enjoying a big picnic lunch together, pulling in humorous details from previous scenes. With the visual humor in Jessixa Bagley's illustrations, children will have fun learning to count to 13! And older readers will enjoy Ben Clanton's clever and punny wordplay!

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Get outside, explore, and learn! Take this journal out to the backyard or a city park, or bring it along on a family camping trip or to summer camp for fun indoors and out!This interactive field journal and activity book for girls focuses on the outdoors, nature and science, and is organized by season, with lots of room for creativity. Includes: • Fun pastimes that teach outdoor concepts: word searches, fill-in-the-blank games • Outdoor activities: packing lists, scavenger hunts, sketching • Journaling pages: open-ended questions, poetry prompts, lists • Logs: weather logs, creature, bird and bug counts, field notesThe goals of the journal are to encourage girls' love for the environment, to inspire girls to protect animals and nature, to get girls engaged with STEM, and to empower girls to feel comfortable and competent outdoors.

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Drake is a very friendly snake. He likes to play with his friends and most especially he likes to give big hugs. But not everyone likes his hugs. When his buddies don't want to play with him, he decides to change his approach. He finds ways to make his pals comfortable when he approaches them, and new, fun ways to play and show affection. Drake the Super-Excited, Overeager, In-Your-Face Snake addresses the importance of consent with memorable characters in a fun, silly, kid-friendly way.

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Discover the powerful words of anti-racism activists in this vibrant, resonant collection of quotes that centres previously unheard voices while also paying tribute to those who came before. More than 100 incisive, thought-provoking passages will enlighten and inspire in this must-have collection for everyone who cares about promoting racial equity. Kenrya Rankin celebrates resistance by centring and honouring anti-racist voices, past and present. This exciting collection showcases passages from the writings or speeches of thinkers and activists in the anti-racist community. These are words to enlighten, to prompt change, to provide encouragement and to move readers to action. A brief biographical note for each person quoted gives context to their words. The bold and colourful design underlines the energy and movement toward real change. Partial proceeds to benefit The Movement for Black Lives Fund.

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Create beautiful handmade animal friends for the whole family- a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep backpack! Perfect for gifting, these one-of-a-kind handmade treasures are sure to be cherished. Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design, these projects will delight the creator as much as the recipient. 15 beginner-friendly projects with 35+ variations. Includes lookbook at the front followed by a sewing and embroidery primer, project instructions with photos and step-by-step illustrations, and templates at the back.

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Discover new ways to connect and love through the power of list making in this journal that fans of The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness will be sure to adore. Learn more about who you are, how you see your loved ones, and how you can thrive together by creating 52 lists, one for every week of the year in this beautiful, undated hardback journal meant for celebrating and cherishing the many relationships that make up a community. It includes plenty of space to write your lists and challenges to help you take action and transform your relationships. Meant to be filled out solo, the journal can also be a great tool to connect with loved ones by sharing and comparing lists. Like the other 52 Lists journals, this keepsake journal comes in a luxurious package full of vibrant photography, lovely illustrations, metallic foil, and a ribbon.

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120 simple and delicious recipes in a cookbook that’s chock-full of nutritional information and expert advice from Seattle’s popular grocer, PCC Community MarketsEating healthy, local food prepared from scratch is at the heart of this cookbook from PCC Community Markets. Going strong for sixty-five years, they are respected and appreciated throughout the northwest for their commitment to local producers, sustainable food practices, and healthful, organic seasonal foods.You will find 120 recipes organized for every meal of the day, including many of PCC’s most popular dishes, such as their treasured Emerald City Salad. The book also includes cooking, storing, and shopping tips—everything you need to know to make the most of the local bounty offered in your area, wherever you live.

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Share your life's stories and memories in this thoughtful and easy-to-use keepsake journal. This is a lovely gift to give to a cherished family member, friend, or even to yourself. This guided journal will inspire people to record the unique details and stories of their lives, both for themselves and for those they will one day leave behind. It includes a mix of fill-in-the-blanks, short answer questions, list-making prompts, and ideas for simple sketches or photos which are all designed to create a nuanced portrait of a person's life through reflections, memories, and stories. This gorgeously crafted journal features the whimsical work of papercut artist Sarah Trumbauer throughout.

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Perfect for daring dames of all ages, this beautiful blank journal is filled with retro-cool illustrations of thrill-seeking girls high-diving, riding motorcycles, zipping along on skateboards, and overall being rad. This playfully illustrated journal from popular Seattle artist and tattooer Kyler Martz will appeal to men and women from adolescence on up with its retro-cool images of sassy, daring dames throughout. It includes plenty of space for writing personal reflections, quotations, keeping notes, and ideas.

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From James Beard Best Chef nominee Rachel Yang, a cookbook with 75 inspired recipes based on the cutting- edge Korean-French fusion cuisine for which she is known. The recipes in My Rice Bowl express chef Rachel Yang's passion for the unique Korean-French fusion cuisine she serves at her restaurants, each of which has its own distinctive twist on her cooking style. The cookbook offers readers the building blocks of Korean food - grains, noodles, meats, BBQ, pickles, kimchi - and then elevates them with recipes that also reflect her years as a chef at some of the best French restaurants in New York City. Recipes are defined as "simple" or "complex" and will appeal to both adventurous home cooks as well as those exploring Korean cooking for the first time. The book also tells the story of Rachel's upbringing and her food history using the analogy of a rice bowl - the thing many Koreans think of as basic sustenance - to reveal how she pulls from these different influences in her life to create her deliciously innovative cuisine.

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Shot with ultra-high definition cameras, this book of amazing photographs showcases a period of unusually high solar activity in the Northern Lights. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on remarkable shows of light and motion in high latitudes - Alaska being the perfect place to see them. These new photos take full advantage of the latest advances in photographic technology and especially active solar storms of the past several years that cause the lights. With 160 images that have never been collected in book form, we are witnessing the interaction of charged particles in the earth's atmosphere clash with electrons and protons released by the sun. Photographers Calvin Hall and Daryl Pederson are dedicated aurora borealis hunters, enduring frigid nights in remote locations to get the best shots. The results are amazing.

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A Moth storytelling champion shows you how to leave your audience spellbound in this bestselling, practical guide to powerful storytelling—through writing, public speaking, and more.Using a fun, irreverent, and infographic approach, Margot Leitman breaks storytelling into concrete components. Whether you want to write a great wedding toast, deliver a compelling keynote speech, or simply entertain friends and family, comedian and Moth 5-time champion storyeller Margot Leitman provides a clear and engaging roadmap to telling your own personal stories in this approachable storytelling guide.From content and structure to emotional impact and delivery, Leitman guides you through the entire storytelling process, providing personal anecdotes, relatable examples, and practical exercises along the way.Table of ContentsPart 1: Getting StartedChapter 1. You Already Have Great StoriesChapter 2. Getting Past FearChapter 3. The TruthChapter 4. The Universal ThemeChapter 5. The Thesis-Based Story Part 2: Elements of a StoryChapter 6. PassionChapter 7. Layering a StoryChapter 8. PerspectiveChapter 9. CharacterChapter 10. Rooting for the StorytellerChapter 11. The Full CircleChapter 12. Someone Else’s StoryChapter 13. The UnexpectedChapter 14. The Benign Part 3: The Performance and BeyondChapter 15. How to Memorize & Vocalize a StoryChapter 16. The Business of Storytelling"This book is essential—a reminder that the world would be a better place if everyone knew how to tell a good story."—Diana Spechler, author and seven-time Moth StorySLAM winner

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This rockin' paperback explores the musical evolution of Seattle through the lens of 101 songs spanning 80 years, with a foreword by Pearl Jam legend Mike McCready.

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During the pandemic years, many people discovered the joy of walking. It is meditative, healing, uplifting, healthy, inspiring, and generally transformative, whether it’s your mood that needs changing or your whole outlook. Walking helps us to really see the things around us that we might otherwise take for granted, such as a flowering tree, a new coffee shop, or an unexpected view. This charming journal links the act of walking to the benefits of journaling, with a wellness perspective that encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Every spread offers thoughtful prompts and lots of space to capture what was special about your walk, from the route to the weather - and a gratitude moment. Fun sidebars capture your favourite routes, bucket-list walks for future travels, walking companions whose company you treasure, best photo-op destinations, city walks and country walks, fitness walks, and much more. Quotes from famous walkers over time ground your experience in history. Let this walking journal help you take your perambulations to a more transcendent place by capturing the meaningful moments along the way.

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A great relationship is founded on mutual respect and understanding - especially as young people grow into independence and relate to their parents in a new way. Learn how to connect with your young adult children in this practical guide using techniques that focus on not on inducing compliance but rather on respecting their thoughts and understanding their motivations. Discover why parents get on their older kids’ nerves and why young adults tend to dismiss parents’ input. Understand how to suppress your parental “righting reflex” – the almost irresistible urge to help by offering reassurance and advice. Learn what young people really think and feel, to help them figure out to navigate their decisions and dilemmas competently on their own. Handle conflict in a way that is productive and nurtures the relationship. A five-step program based on Motivational Interviewing gives parents simple take-aways to have conversations about any topic, whether it is curfews, sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, or college applications. Each chapter includes sample scripts and concludes with practical takeaways to get parents started immediately on having better conversations - and more rewarding relationships - with their young adults.

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An irreverent, interactive guided journal for anyone who wants to stop being miserable and get the hell on with living, using the tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a guide. 45 mental-health journal prompts and exercises you can complete with whatever the f*ck you accidentally bought the last time you were depressed in a craft store.

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“[A] a well-researched, deeply comprehensive (and readable!) guide to building a queer family in a way that works for you.” —Emily Oster, author of Expecting BetterThis groundbreaking, up-to-date fertility guide from trusted queer and trans midwife Kristin Liam Kali is perfect for every queer family seeking pregnancy. It’s also the first evidence-based, transgender inclusive, and body-positive fertility resource for our community. Here, queer prospective parents will find sound advice about every step of the baby-making process:· Creating a timeline· Fertile health for every body· Preconception tests· Identifying ovulation· Sperm donors, egg donors, gamete banks, and surrogacy· Methods of insemination including IUI, IVF, and reciprocal IVF· Miscarriage and infertility· Navigating early pregnancy and preparing for infant feeding, including lactation induction for trans women and other nongestational parents This book is for all LGBTQ+ readers interested in creating family through pregnancy: anyone who identifies as queer, lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, trans and nonbinary people, couples, single parents by choice, poly families, and coparents. It’s an antidote to a culture and medical system that all too often centers heterosexual couples experiencing infertility while overlooking our unique needs. Also contains sidebars with guidance for reproductive healthcare professionals.“This life-changing book is equal parts practical handbook and sensitively written resource. Highly recommended!”—Toni Weschler, MPH, author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility

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Clean is the new green! Sustainable. Organic. Minimalist. Natural. Now more than ever, people are looking to create a nontoxic home by using products that are not only effective, but good for the planet. Salt, Lemons, Vinegar, and Baking Soda puts the home’s hero ingredients front and centre, using these (and a few other) versatile items in hundreds of different combinations to clean the home and care for yourself, your family, and your pets. This handy book focuses on living simpler, stepping away from all those specific products for cleaning the oven, washing windows, polishing silver, removing stains and instead leveraging the power of a few humble but mighty ingredients in the common pantry. You can do a whole lot more with vinegar than make salad dressing! This practical book will guide you through hundreds of recipes, broken down by the area of the house, with easy instructions and explanations of the science and history behind the recipes and ingredients. Home cleaning (both indoors and outdoors), personal hygiene and grooming, pet care - this is an essential reference for all parts of your life that you will reach for again and again!

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This charming celebration of the peony reads like a “very smart love letter to cultivating beauty” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).“Delightful…Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.”-The New York TimesPeonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular in bridal bouquets (symbolizing prosperity and a happy marriage). In bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them despite—or perhaps because of—their short season. They can live to be 100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many different shapes and colors available, and a delicate scent. This charming little hardcover book includes: 60+ full-color botanical illustrations basic botany and history everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers Like a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother’s Day present. It’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.

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Troublemakers and Superpowers is filled with hopeful stories that explore the lives of 29 individuals from diverse backgrounds who have had to navigate a “troublemaker” in their childhood, such as trauma, depression, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, or dyslexia. Each of these individuals had a turning point in their life that enabled them to understand not only their struggles but also their strengths and ultimately learn how to use them to go after their dreams. This biography collection includes stories of people from all walks of life. Did you know… Greta Thunberg used the strengths she discovered with her Asperger’s Syndrome to start a climate revolution. Jonathan Van Ness’s (JVN) struggle with childhood trauma and depression pushed him to learn self-love. Ed Sheeran overcame a stutter with the help of music. Emma Stone struggles with anxiety and discovered acting helps her manage her condition. Trevor Noah grew up in South Africa navigating the strict rules of apartheid, the inflexible traditions of catholic school, and being a kid with undiagnosed ADHD. Discovering stand-up enabled him to turn his fascinating life story into comedy. Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock struggled with dyslexia then discovered the benefits of her condition – good 3D spatial awareness – were ideal for a career as a space scientist. Each profile includes a full-page illustrated portrait, and three pages devoted to the subject’s inspiring story that is interwoven with vibrant, playful art and illustrated quotes that highlight significant moments in each subject's story. The book also includes: A foreword for kids and an afterword for adults written by a licensed therapist to provide a mental health context for readers. Definitions of the variety of conditions, disorders, and traumas covered in the book, vetted by mental health experts. A list of resources on topics covered in the book. The incredible stories of the individuals in this book are filled with hope and inspiration for kids, ages 8 and up, who are struggling with challenges in their lives, as well as for kids who love biographies. Troublemakers and Superpowers will give all readers a better understanding of what it's like to grow up with 'troublemakers' and how they can be seen as 'superpowers.'

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Happiness sells! inspired to succeed at just one thing, the author vowed to sew all of her daughter's clothes (and most of her own) for one year. This is the story of that year and how doing one thing right inspired her to cultivate many happy habits. Faced with chronic illness and unemployment, Sanae lshida decided to take stock of her life and rediscover her passion for sewing. This is a seasonal book consists of 20 simple sewing projects plus variations (including Japanese-inspired home goods, children's and women's clothing), stitched together with charming and relatable personal stories about how sewing brought her profound happiness. Part 1 includes the incredibly moving essays as well as a look-book of photos of the projects, and Part 2 includes all the instructions with detailed illustrations. The book is 30% memoir and 70% practical sewing projects.

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Featuring over 100 Southern recipes alongside “heartwarming” anecdotes, this cookbook is “a celebration of Southern hospitality, local ingredients and good cooking” (Chef Emeril Lagasse). When Heather Earnhardt opened her tiny, magical café, The Wandering Goose, in Seattle, she infused a little Southern comfort into the heart of a city that’s skies are often gray. Her specialty is biscuits, slathered with butter and homemade jam, piled high with fried chicken and bread-and-butter pickles, or country ham and an over-easy egg. In Big Food Big Love, this “red-dirt girl” shares stories from her childhood in the South and 130 recipes that contain a satisfying mix of nostalgic and traditional Southern favorites. Served up with a side of Southern charm, this is genuinely good and unfussy food that’s meant to be eaten with family and friends.

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A gorgeously illustrated herbal from the witchy experts at Tamed Wild, this handy guidebook introduces readers to the most common and powerful healing herbs and the wisdom gained over centuries of use. Ideal for green witches and budding herbalists!Inspired by Tamed Wild’s best-selling herb decks, this handbook covers more than 60 magickal herbs--a must-have for anyone interested in the power of herbal healing. A lovely hand-painted watercolor introduces each herb, offering an artist’s look at the identifying characteristics. The accompanying text offers the key information every herbalist needs to know: A visual and botanical description of every plant An explanation of the plant’s historical medicinal uses A look at the lore associated with the herb, drawing on the wisdom handed down from generations past A potion, ritual, or recipe idea for each herb Practical tips for how to harness every herb's wild, earth-given medicine Beautifully produced, this charming and informative guide is a must for everyone interested in the healing and magickal properties of herbs.

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Pie School is now in session!Since the first publication of Pie School in 2014, Kate Lebo has inspired bakers everywhere with her witty and encouraging lessons on all things flaky and sweet. This completely revised and updated edition includes 20 brand-new pies—including two new chapters, one on savory meat or vegetable pies and one on “difficult” (lesser-known) fruit pies—plus updates to the originals (80 in total). Her proven process to achieve flakiness and structure, along with recipes for delicious, inspired fillings, will give home cooks all the skills they need to make the best pie of their lives. Beyond the bake, Lebo also invites us to ruminate on the social history, the meaning, and the place of pie in the pantheon of favorite foods.Recipes include Brandied Apple and Cracked Cardamom Pie White Peach and Raspberry Galette Rosemary Rhubarb and Vanilla Chevre Galette Winter Luxury Pumpkin Pie Huckleberry Pie Marionberry Pie with Hazelnut Crumble Lamb, Pumpkin, and Quince Pie Chicken Pot Pie

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My Baby's Book focuses on baby’s delivery and first few years. Prompts include a mix of short-answer questions, lists, fill in the blanks, and places for photos to record pregnancy/anticipation of the birth, arrival, family info, observations about baby’s appearance and temperament, firsts, growth milestones, home, family friends, and baby playmates. When complete, you'll have a nuanced portrait of your baby's life through reflections, memories, history, and stories - a keepsake to be cherished throughout their life. Sections include: About Us, Your Arriva, l About You, Showered, Firsts, Home, Adventure, Growing Up. This gorgeously crafted journal features the whimsical work of papercut artist Sarah Trumbauer throughout.

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Fresh ingredients, fresh pasta, innovative dishes. What’s not to like? Rising Seattle chef Michela Tartaglia has developed 50 seasonal recipes that showcase the best of Northwest seafood, produce, and meat in creative, delicious pasta dishes. Michela is the co-founder and chef of Pasta Casalinga, a Pike Place Market counter restaurant that serves up new dishes each week from the garden, the ocean, and the farm. Using favourite ingredients such as salmon and clams and foodie favourites like nettles and chanterelles, this book offers home cooks regional, seasonal pasta dishes that are as comforting as a favourite spaghetti or fettucine dish but as bold and exciting as a hot new restaurant entrée. In addition, a pasta primer helps home cooks make fresh pasta at home and choose the right pasta shape for the right sauce or dish.

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For fans of the bestselling 52 Lists series and anyone looking to bring more peace and calm into their lives (and who isn't, in our current age of anxiety?), this journal includes lists and tips specially designed to soothe the stressed-out soul. Develop peace of mind and serenity through the calming practice of list-making. Create 52 lists, one for each week of the year, in this lovely undated hardback journal, and along the way, develop a personalized tool kit at the back of the book as a quick reference with strategies to turn to for relief. Includes 52 listing prompts divided into 4 sections: Be Present, Look Back, Move Forward, and Release, plus tips and strategies for mindfulness and relaxation, thought-provoking quotes, short inspiring essays, soothing photography and illustrations, metallic-foil accents, and a ribbon. Those suffering from anxiety, tension, and burnout will find the journal particularly helpful, although anyone can benefit.

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Featuring 75 family-friendly recipes straight from the ranch, this is a “beautiful, candid, heartfelt window into the life, kitchen, and home of [a] wildly successful rancher and businesswoman” (Erin Benzakein, New York Times–bestselling author of Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers). Explore home and family on the ranch with Mary Heffernan—rancher, entrepreneur, restaurateur, wife and mother. Together with her husband, Brian, they own Five Marys Farms and are raising their four daughters—all named Mary—while pasture-raising cattle, pigs, and heritage lambs. Their work ethic is as strong as their commitment to family, and Mary believes in nourishing meals shared together—in their cozy cabin in winter and around the outdoor camp kitchen in summer. In these 75 satisfying, homespun recipes you’ll find something for every meal and mood, including Mary’s favorite beef, pork, and lamb dishes, as well as the secret to her famous sidecars! Some of the stand-outs include: • Homemade English Muffins • Loaded Carne Asada Nachos • Wood-Fired Porterhouse Steak with Mushroom- Shallot Sauce • Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops with Charred-Corn Salsa • Grilled Lamb Sliders with Tomato Chutney and Havarti • Crispy Brussels Sprout Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette • Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes • Mary’s Lemon-Bourbon Sidecars • Sweet Drop Biscuits with Grilled Peaches and Cream Evocative photos capture the breathtaking beauty of the ranch, the carefree joy of the girls with their horses, the majestic Great Pyrenees who roam the land, and so much more. Get ready to fall in love with ranch life, hearty recipes, and the Five Marys. “A book that makes you want to leave the city and move to a ranch to have this kind of life yourself.” —Tiffani Thiessen, actress, producer, TV host and author

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Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for. Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat. Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat.

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