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Available in six colors, these new and improved Dot Grid Journals by Graphic Arts Books are the perfect companions to take down all your thoughts, notes, reminders, lists, sketches, or anything else you need to put to paper. Flexi-bound binding and soft-touch vegan-leather case material. Colorful patterned endpapers. 249 numbered pages for use with journaling pens (not markers that smear or bleed.) Light dot grid pattern. Customizable key and contents pages. Two contrasting color ribbon markers marking place in book. Elastic closure to keep book closed. Gusseted pocket for loose mementos and supplies. Designed in the USA. Perfect for unplugging from a digitally focused life, use the Dot Grid Journal for goal setting, to-do lists, doodling, collecting quotes, tracking health symptoms or weight-loss goals, getting organized, tracking restaurants to try, planning places to visit, and anything else that inspires you!

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Available in six colors, these new and improved Dot Grid Journals by Graphic Arts Books are the perfect companions to take down all your thoughts, notes, reminders, lists, sketches, or anything else you need to put to paper. Flexi-bound binding and soft-touch vegan-leather case material. Colorful patterned endpapers. 249 numbered pages for use with journaling pens (not markers that smear or bleed.) Light dot grid pattern. Customizable key and contents pages. Two contrasting color ribbon markers marking place in book. Elastic closure to keep book closed. Gusseted pocket for loose mementos and supplies. Designed in the USA. Perfect for unplugging from a digitally focused life, use the Dot Grid Journal for goal setting, to-do lists, doodling, collecting quotes, tracking health symptoms or weight-loss goals, getting organized, tracking restaurants to try, planning places to visit, and anything else that inspires you!

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Available in six colors, these new and improved Dot Grid Journals by Graphic Arts Books are the perfect companions to take down all your thoughts, notes, reminders, lists, sketches, or anything else you need to put to paper. Flexi-bound binding and soft-touch vegan-leather case material. Colorful patterned endpapers. 249 numbered pages for use with journaling pens (not markers that smear or bleed.) Light dot grid pattern. Customizable key and contents pages. Two contrasting color ribbon markers marking place in book. Elastic closure to keep book closed. Gusseted pocket for loose mementos and supplies. Designed in the USA. Perfect for unplugging from a digitally focused life, use the Dot Grid Journal for goal setting, to-do lists, doodling, collecting quotes, tracking health symptoms or weight-loss goals, getting organized, tracking restaurants to try, planning places to visit, and anything else that inspires you!

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Available in six colors, these new and improved Dot Grid Journals by Graphic Arts Books are the perfect companions to take down all your thoughts, notes, reminders, lists, sketches, or anything else you need to put to paper. Flexi-bound binding and soft-touch vegan-leather case material. Colorful patterned endpapers. 249 numbered pages for use with journaling pens (not markers that smear or bleed.) Light dot grid pattern. Customizable key and contents pages. Two contrasting color ribbon markers marking place in book. Elastic closure to keep book closed. Gusseted pocket for loose mementos and supplies. Designed in the USA. Perfect for unplugging from a digitally focused life, use the Dot Grid Journal for goal setting, to-do lists, doodling, collecting quotes, tracking health symptoms or weight-loss goals, getting organized, tracking restaurants to try, planning places to visit, and anything else that inspires you!

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Available in six colors, these new and improved Dot Grid Journals by Graphic Arts Books are the perfect companions to take down all your thoughts, notes, reminders, lists, sketches, or anything else you need to put to paper. Flexi-bound binding and soft-touch vegan-leather case material. Colorful patterned endpapers. 249 numbered pages for use with journaling pens (not markers that smear or bleed.) Light dot grid pattern. Customizable key and contents pages. Two contrasting color ribbon markers marking place in book. Elastic closure to keep book closed. Gusseted pocket for loose mementos and supplies. Designed in the USA. Perfect for unplugging from a digitally focused life, use the Dot Grid Journal for goal setting, to-do lists, doodling, collecting quotes, tracking health symptoms or weight-loss goals, getting organized, tracking restaurants to try, planning places to visit, and anything else that inspires you!

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For tourists and locals of Portland, Oregon, see and explore the Rose City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one. "Locals and visitors alike will find this a creative and invaluable guide to help discover—and record—new experiences across the Rose City."—Powell's Books Staff Pick Discover Portland with this colorfully illustrated tour guide and travel journal, all in one! The Wanderlust Guide series offers a unique way of really getting to know a city, with all its quirks and charms. Inside Wanderlust Portland you'll find historical tidbits, fun trivia, fill-in lists, and creative prompts, including drawing, writing, photography, a scavenger hunt, and more imaginative ideas. With this guide, you can: Shop at the Portland Saturday Market and search for unique items. Relax at Pioneer Courthouse Square and record interesting conversations. Explore the Brewery Blocks for inspiration to make your own special brew. Sample from hundreds of food carts and design a food truck menu. View paintings and murals around Alberta Arts District and create a gallery of artwork. Embrace the outdoors at the parks of Portland and take a nature walk. And much more. Ready for a creative adventure? Grab a pen and some color pencils, bring your phone, and let's go!

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For tourists and locals of sunny Los Angeles, see and explore the City of Angels as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one. Filled with colorful illustrations by Betsy Beier of WanderlustDesigner.com, this keepsake acts as a personal tour guide as you wander through the streets of Los Angeles, from Downtown LA and Hollywood to Santa Monica, to Pasadena, and beyond. Organized by the city’s most popular neighborhoods, the book leads you through all the major sights and hidden gems, with historical tidbits and other need-to-know information about the area. Sprinkled throughout are creative prompts and ideas for ways you can engage and immerse yourself in the city, involving anything from writing and drawing to acting and photography, and other various activities. There also are fill-in lists for you to record your favorite spots and extra space to jot down other notes.A perfect memento of your travels as well as a way to learn the history and culture of a place, this destination journal takes you on a special adventure around Los Angeles to help you make it all your own.

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From the creator of the popular food blog DoughEyed.com and the author of Sugar High: Sweet & Savory Baking in Your High-Altitude Kitchen comes this new guide to baking breakfast foods at elevations above 5,000 feet. Shortlisted, MPIBA's Reading the West Awards (Eating the West) The book begins with a section on essential tools and ingredients for the home baker, plus a primer on adjusting recipes to be successful at altitude. Six recipe chapters offer more than 80 classic and modern recipes, including: Breads (such as classic white bread, savory cheese bread, bagels, and English muffins) Bakery items (think scones, muffins, sweet rolls, coffee cakes, and doughnuts!) Waffles and pancakes (don’t miss the cornmeal pancakes, birthday cake waffles, and vegan chocolate pancakes) Toasts (not your ordinary buttered bread, but fresh-baked slices with a variety of sweet and savory additions) Breakfast sandwiches (with all your favorite breakfast and brunch flavors) And egg-based dishes (highlights include a savory quiche and an egg-topped breakfast pizza)Author Nicole Hampton developed many of these recipes to build upon each other as the book progresses. For example, once you learn how to make classic breads, biscuits, pancakes, and waffles, you’ll be able to use them as foundations for sandwiches, layered toasts, breakfast casseroles, and more. High-Altitude Breakfast helps you start your day with sweet and savory eats made easy in the kitchen. With this clever book in hand, even at 5,000 feet and above, you can have your cake (perhaps a streusel-topped coffee cake?) and eat it too!

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Introducing the magnificent crumpled paper art by debut author Kunal Kundu, Wildlife on Paper brings to life animal species at risk from all around the world while teaching kids how cool and unique each animal is.Amazon's Best Books of the Year (Children Nonfiction, 2020)One of Society of Illustrator's Featured Artists in the Original Art 2021Winner of a 2021 Eureka! Honor Award, presented by the California Reading AssociationGold Medal Recipient of the Moonbeam Spirit Awards, 2021Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Awards (Children's Picture Book, Nonfiction, All Ages)Winner of India's Best Design Awards 2021, presented by Design IndiaFrom the Peary caribou in Northwest Canada to the Galapagos Penguin in Ecuador, the Royal Bengal Tiger in India to the Hawksbill Sea Turtle in Australia, this book celebrates the rich diversity of wildlife on almost every continent. Each of the sixteen exquisitely handcrafted paper sculptures come with interesting trivia and facts about where the animal lives and how it survives in its habitat and interacts with nature. Also included is a map of where each creature lives on the globe, plus a list of helpful resources and the author's favorite nature conservation organizations.Sure to be a favorite for kids and adults alike, Wildlife on Paper opens the world wide as you marvel at the gorgeous crumpled paper art journey through the ocean, forest, desert, and more to learn about the diversity of animals and their incredible characteristics.(Please note the artist creates his sculptures sourced from eco-friendly paper companies that plant a tree for every ream of paper sold.)

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". . . An essential, unique, and thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional reference and guide that should be an integral part of every author and every publisher's professional book marketing plan instructional reference collection." - Midwest Book Review Metadata Essentials: Proven Techniques for Book Marketing and Discovery provides clear and easy-to-implement recommendations so you can focus your efforts on the industry's most relevant metadata. Based on direct feedback from retailers and librarians, Metadata Essentials unlocks insights into the value and real-life uses of the metadata you spend so many precious hours editing and curating. Because it does matter. Enhance the metadata that yields proven results Boost title discovery Increase online conversion rates Save time and money

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The searing debut novel of poet and writer Anne Coray, Lost Mountain is an impassioned story of love, loss, environment, and politics against a landscape facing threat of destruction."Anne Coray, the author of three poetry collections, has brought her observational and writing skills to fiction that demonstrates both her attention to language and her passion for her home place. . . Lost Mountain is many things: a love story between the two main characters, a portrait of a small and isolated community, a mystery, a paean to salmon and lives that surround salmon, a not-very-disguised critique of a megamine project, and an example of eco-fiction--environmentally conscious literature."--Anchorage Daily NewsWhen news of an open-pit mining project hits the remote Alaskan hometown of Whetstone Cove, young widow Dehlia Melven barely takes in the town's nervous chatter. The Ziggurat corporation promises the mine will be fifteen times larger than all the mines in Alaska combined, but Dehlia's thoughts are consumed by the loss of her late husband and the future of her security. At least the new arrival of solar energy expert Alan Lamb brings a distraction and a different dynamic to the small community--one that's surprisingly more interesting than expected.For Alan, Whetstone Cove offers a fresh start to a job away from all the bureaucracy and politics he'd been running away from. Plus, there's Dehlia, the beautiful and enigmatic artist who begins to occupy more and more of Alan's thoughts. But with Ziggurat's looming presence, he knows it is only a matter of time before the corporation would take over his livelihood as well as the town's way of life. He can't bear the thought of being connected let alone paid by Ziggurat—yet leaving would also mean losing Dehlia forever.Inspired by the Pebble Mine project in Alaska, Lost Mountain is an exploration on the interconnectivity of the natural world woven into the narrative of people's strength and resistance. Readers will enter a familiar world where environment plays an encompassing role in not just politics of society but in real relationships and careers, and in the hopes and dreams we dare to have.

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A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences.One of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021!Nominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award"This endearing picture book from Shanté (The Noisy Classroom, 2020) is a beautiful ode to Black families and the bond cousins have. . . Shanté's love letter to Black families and the typical relationship Black children have with their cousins is smartly complemented by Morris' bold, vivid illustrations of the cousins' summer antics, often from the main character's perspective. This story about wanting to feel included will be a storytime must!"—Booklist"An adorable book about being true to yourself and the joys of family, especially cousins."—Kirkus Reviews"Layered, collage-style art by Morris features rounded panels and centers warm relationships. Shanté aptly portrays the experiences of a young city denizen, peppering the family-centered tale with resonant cultural details."—Publishers WeeklyFitting in can be hard, but standing out isn’t easy either!Every summer a young girl eagerly waits for her cousins to come visit and celebrate her birthday. All her cousins are unique in their own ways and have earned cool nicknames for themselves… except for the girl. But this year things are going to be different. This year before summer ends, she’s determined to earn her own nickname!Filled with warmth, love, and laughter, When My Cousins Come to Town brings all the energy and love of a big family to prove that you don’t need to be anyone else to be special—just the way you are is exactly right!

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A charming counting book filled with artful papercut illustrations for the whole family to read before bed. How many are on the bed? How many are below? Five on the Bed counts to five with young readers as they follow the clever yet simple story of a family getting ready for bed. Colorfully illustrated in papercut art, this book teaches simple concepts in a fun and engaging way.

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For tourists and locals of rainy Seattle, see and explore the Emerald City as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one. Filled with colorful illustrations by Betsy Beier (Wanderlust Designer), this keepsake acts as a personal tour guide as you wander through the streets of Seattle, from Capitol Hill to the world-famous Pike Place Market and beyond. Organized by the city’s districts, the book leads you through all the major sights and hidden gems, with historical tidbits and other need-to-know information about the area. Sprinkled throughout are creative prompts and ideas for ways you can engage and immerse yourself in the city, involving anything from writing and drawing to photography, and other various activities. There also are fill-in lists for you to record your favorite spots and extra space to jot down other notes. A perfect memento of your travels as well as a way to learn the history and culture of a place, this destination journal takes you on a special adventure around Seattle to help you make it all your own.

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Share, reminisce, laugh, and dream together with this guided couple's journal to foster an enduring relationship filled with love, support, and joy.Created from scientific research in neuroplasticity and how people build resiliency, Just Between Us is specially designed for two people to create a stronger connection and deepen intimacy, all while engaging in entertaining, creative activities. Inside these pages, you'll find thought-provoking questions and prompts that spark insightful discussion and joyful memories; and along the way, you'll discover the tools to help you and your partner embrace each other for who you and to face the challenges of life lived together. There are also inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout to guide your journey through the book, plus a list of helpful resources at the back.This book will help you honor your shared past, embrace your present, and dream your future together—just between the two of you.

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Created from scientific research in neuroplasticity and how people build resiliency, this guided journal brings reassurance, comfort, and warmth in times of pain and loss. Everyone experiences loss in their own way, but that doesn't mean they have to experience it alone. This book is thoughtfully organized into ten sections, each one building on the last to support you as you navigate through a loss in your life, whether it be the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of financial means, health, or well-being. Created to help one cope with loss, this journal teaches the tools to not only manage pain but also rebuild hope, resiliency, and strength in these difficult times. Along with thought-provoking prompts, there is also plenty of space to record personal thoughts and reflections, and inspirational quotes are sprinkled throughout to guide your journey. This guided journal is in the Resiliency Guide series, which includes Grow Your Gratitude: A Guided Journal for Creating a Joyful Life, Just Between Us: A Couple's Guided Journal for Building the Life You Want; Family Practices: A Guided Journal of Togetherness and Discovery with Your Loved Ones, Mindful Intentions: A Personal Guided Journal for Coping with Chronic Pain, and My Story: A Kid’s Creative Journal for Expressing Yourself.

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A swoony contemporary western romance, Rancho de Amor brings city sensibilities and country values together in a hilarious and heartfelt story of finding love in unexpected places.In a last-ditch effort to save a New York publishing house facing imminent closure, editor Catherine Doyle travels across the country to the small town of Sisquoc, California, in search of the famous Loretta de Bonnair, an elderly recluse and breakout author of the bestselling romance novel that has the nation in a fervor. Despite her own disappointment with love and misgivings about the novel, Catherine’s determined to beat out the competition to offer Ms. de Bonnair a book deal she can’t refuse.But as Catherine wanders the town interviewing the locals, she slowly realizes something: no one has ever seen the mysterious author. Not even the post office has her address. The only clue to Ms. de Bonnair seems to come in the form of a certain handsome blue-eyed cowboy with a penchant for bar fights. But if Catherine wants to save her job and the publishing house, she’ll have to get closer to this stranger, even if it means trusting him.

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2020 Storytelling World Resource Award Honoree Inspired by the 1863 Egg War and the mad rush for murre eggs on the Farallon Islands near San Francisco, Yao Bai and the Egg Pirates is a high-seas adventure story celebrating the courage and history of Chinese immigrants in America through a fascinating yet little-known event during the California Gold Rush era. Yao Bai is finally old enough to sail with his father and uncle to the Farallon Islands, to gather the precious eggs seabirds lay there. But on their way home they encounter trouble on the sea—pirates! Just when Yao’s father and uncle believe their hard day’s work would all be gone, Yao comes up with a clever plan. But will it be enough to save all the eggs?

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RUSA BOOK AND MEDIA AWARD WINNERMPIBA's EATING THE WEST AWARD FINALISTAMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY 37 WINNERIPA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD WINNERNamed one of the best cookbooks of the year by the Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times, and Arizona Daily StarLearn how to make Mexican food the Sonoran way!"Jackie's delicious book takes me back to Tucson, with each incredibly delicious recipe, tied to stories and wonderful characters. It will connect you to the one and only place that Tucson is. What a delight!"—Pati Jinich, chef, cookbook author, and host of PBS's Pati's Mexican TableAward-winning photographer and cookbook author Jackie Alpers shares her own inspired recipe creations in this book as well as recipes for her favorite restaurants' dishes provided by 16 regional chefs, while incorporating the history of the region, the mysticism and lore, and how it has contributed to the food of the people who live there. Building from tried-and-true basics and tutorials on tacos, enchiladas, carne asada, and huevos rancheros, she divulges secrets to making the Tucson area's most unique Sonoran style savories and sweets, including: Chicken Mole Amarillo, Adobo Pulled Pork, Red Pozole, Dark Chocolate and Coffee Figgy Pudding Cakes, and more.For cooks of all levels, from anywhere in the world. This cookbook welcomes you to bring the Sonoran region's best and most iconic tastes into your own kitchen.

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This book is a quiet story of treasure lost and found, and the beautiful developing relationship between a black crow and a curious child. A crow watches from afar as a child collects a unique assortment of curios in a secret hideout: a thimble, a button, a ribbon. When a storm hits and scatters everything, the child must search for the beloved items again. The crow returns one of the lost items, and in return the child offers something else. Together child and crow discover the best gift of all. Treasure is a lovely tale for beginner readers that teaches simple word concepts with sweet illustrations.

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Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years.To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world, but content with one’s own thoughts and company...Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Man’s Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature’s events that kept him company. From Dick’s journals, and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.

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The story behind the best-selling book One Man’s Wilderness and how author Sam Keith and Dick Proenneke met and forged an everlasting friendship. “Sam, you know right well you don’t want to leave this country. Don’t give up on it. Me and you got to figure something out.”After serving as a US Marine during World War II and attending college on the GI Bill, Sam Keith decided to seek adventure in Alaska as a laborer on the Adak Navy base. There he befriended Dick Proenneke, whose shared love of the outdoors, hard work, and self-reliance quickly bonded an alliance between the two. Together they explored the wilds of South Central Alaska while working on the Navy base, hunting and fishing with friends and breathing in the great outdoors. Keith was ready to leave after three years of finding almost everything he sought—not realizing then how his fate was intrinsically tied to his friend’s and how it would lead to writing the best-selling book One Man’s Wilderness.Sam Keith passed away in 2003. But in 2013, his son-in-law and children’s book author/illustrator Brian Lies discovered in an archive box in their garage a book manuscript, originally written in 1974 after the publication of One Man’s Wilderness. First Wilderness is the story of Keith's own experiences, at times harrowing, funny, and fascinating. Along with the original manuscript are photos and excerpts from his journals, letters, and notebooks, woven in to create a compelling and poignant memoir of search and discovery. Foreword by Nick Jans, one of Alaska's foremost authors and photographers, and Afterword by Keith’s daughter Laurel Lies.

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Winner of the 1919 Pulitzer Prize, Booth Tarkington’s The Magnificent Ambersons is a grand historical drama and social history of the United States that follows the story of the Amberson family’s financial decline at the start of the Industrial Age. Once upon a time in a small—but upscale—Indianapolis town, an American family built a dynasty. For generations, the Ambersons stood unchallenged as the most prominent and powerful family in the region until the turn of the century and the coming of the industrialists. The Ambersons, now centered on the patriarch’s grandson, George, enter a previously unheard of time in which their family name holds little value. Unable or perhaps unwilling to change, George experiences first hand why doing things is better than simply being things. Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover, this edition of The Magnificent Ambersons is a classic of American literature, reimagined for modern readers.

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The story of how one small creature can have a powerful effect for her and her friends using the power of restraint, kindness, and respect.2023 Nominee, Patricia Gallagher Children’s Choice Award"Could there be a more Oregon picture book than one starring a slug who does yoga? Oregon author Stephanie Shaw's quirky protagonist stars in a story in which her sly sweetness carries the day when her animal friends' speed, strength and size all fail against a protective gardener. Mixed-media illustrations by Fiona Lee enhance Sylvia's elegant solution."—The Oregonian"Shaw's evocative descriptions of the flora and fauna will engage young readers and the author's note gives factual information about slugs and their value to the garden's ecosystem. Lee's mixed-media illustrations have a sophisticated palette with an aesthetic that grown-up fans of Anna Rifle Bond will appreciate. The balance between boisterous action and meditative zen makes this title a standout among yoga picture books. A fun, frolicking tale, and welcome addition to picture book collections, that sneaks in an etiquette lesson without feeling overly didactic."—School Library Journal"Confident in her own brand of quiet strength, Sylvia's way teaches kids that there are different kinds of strength. And that often, the best way to solve a problem is not with physical strength, but with patience and words. Stephanie Shaw and Fiona Lee's depiction of this unlikely hero is sure to find fans among yoga and garden enthusiasts. Lee's expressive art is a perfect complement to Shaw's simple and satisfying story. The earthy color palette allows Sylvia's 'slime' trail of silvery, shiny gloss to take center stage, keeping even the youngest readers entranced. Throw in some fun yoga poses, and this book makes a delightful, interactive read-aloud."—Good Reads with Ronna"This cute story is brought to life by adorable pictures (the people and animals are very expressive) and even the shiny slime trail Sylvia leaves behind."—Youth Services ReviewSylvia is as small as your pinky finger and as slow as a. . . slug! She can't run or jump or fly like her animal friends. They hatch a plot to sneak into the bountiful garden.But Sylvia has her own way of doing things—one that will make all the difference.

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Interact, share, play, and entertain each other with this guided journal created for the whole family to join in on the fun!How would you describe your family's best qualities? What is your favorite family tradition? Based on scientific research in neuroplasticity and how people build resiliency, Family Practices provides an engaging way to bring parents and children together to foster love, support, and an enduring bond. With thoughtful exercises and creative prompts, this journal gathers the whole family to share loving thoughts while also recording favorite moments and memorable stories. Inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout gently guide your family's journey through the book, and included at the back is a list of helpful resources.Embrace your family's unique story—and have fun creating and building lasting memories together.

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Come to Light is three volumes of secrets, deceit, murder, and above all, a pursuit of whisky, art and books. Paul Madonna has taken No Reservations, The Goldfinch, and the classic detective novel, thrown them into a blender, and whipped up an addictive and memorable cocktail of a book. A quick-paced fiction murder mystery (Elmore Leonard style) full of memorable, eccentric characters. Not a graphic novel, rather an illustrated novel, with a museum quality package that is a portable and collectible keepsake. Of interest and the perfect gift for fans of: art; lit; noir; detective fiction; travel fiction; and mysteries. Author is very popular and has a devoted fan base who will be supportive of this new work. Paul''s distinctive art can be seen on packaging and promos for popular brands like Tacolicious and Anchor Steam. Each volume works independently, and each volume's art helps to tell the story and plunges the reader into

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Explore California's most visited city park in this A-to-Z adventure!A 2020 Eureka! Honor Award Winner"This book will be an instant classic and resonate with anyone who has ever fallen in love with Golden Gate Park. It is truly gorgeous and really captures the uniqueness of the park."--Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture at the San Francisco Botanical Garden"Did you know that a famous grizzly bear once lived in Golden Gate Park? Or that in 1921, 25 bison escaped their enclosure at night and roamed the streets of the nearby Richmond district? You couldn’t make this stuff up. Written by a GGMG mom of two, this A to Z book will make your family look at GGP with new eyes and will probably inspire you to explore new spots. Fairy doors, anyone."--Golden Gate Mothers Group Magazine"I was quite surprised by how much I enjoyed this little picture book. Reading all these fun facts made me pretty curious about the place and I hope I get to visit it for real one day! I recommend this book for kids ages six and up!"--Kids' BookBuzz (Hannah, age 13)"To celebrate Golden Gate Park's 150th anniversary, the San Francisco Parks Alliance and West Margin Press have collaborated to publish this colorful, alphabetical introduction. . . For San Franciscans, and those planning a visit, especially with children, this book suggests a number of intriguing explorations. Especially useful in the region, but also where there's a general interest in geography and destinations."--School Library JournalFrom A for Artist Ruth Asawa's hanging wire creations in the de Young Museum, to Z for the Zebra on the carousel in the Koret Children's Quarter, this book leads you around San Francisco's famous Golden Gate Park to reveal a range of fun and surprising facts for tourists and locals alike. Step into art, science, nature, and culture by visiting the park's major attractions, like the serene Japanese Tea Garden; discovering secret destinations, like the magical fairy doors hidden in trees; or just relaxing on the green meadows where the bison roam. Included also at the back of the book is a colorfully illustrated map with extra trivia and details on the park's favorite sights.The board book version of this is available as ABCs of Golden Gate Park.

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For tourists and locals of foggy San Francisco, see and explore the City by the Bay as you never have before with this travel-sized illustrated guidebook and journal, all in one. Filled with colorful illustrations by Betsy Beier (Wanderlust Designer), this keepsake acts as a personal tour guide as you wander through the streets of San Francisco, from the Mission District down to the waterfront at Fisherman’s Wharf and beyond. Organized by the city’s districts, the book leads you through all the major sights and hidden gems, with historical tidbits and other need-to-know information about the area. Sprinkled throughout are creative prompts and ideas for ways you can engage and immerse yourself in the city, involving anything from writing and drawing to photography, and other various activities. There also are fill-in lists for you to record your favorite spots and extra space to jot down other notes. A perfect memento of your travels as well as a way to learn the history and culture of a place, this destination journal takes you on a special adventure around San Francisco to help you make it all your own.

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For both the good days and the difficult ones, this comforting guided journal helps manage pain and overwhelming stress by utilizing hope, gratitude, joy, and mindfulness.Based on scientific research in neuroplasticity and created from a personal place in the author’s life, Mindful Intentions is designed to address the unique needs of people living with chronic illness or with chronic pain. This book is carefully organized into ten sections to provide comfort as well as teach the tools to build resiliency—the ability to survive what seems devastating, as well as the ability to move through the challenges of daily life. Creative prompts and engaging questions provide space for private reflection, and pain-reducing activities help bring levity and kindness to your life. There are also inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout to guide your journey through the book, and included at the back is a list of helpful resources. In both lighter moments and in more challenging circumstances, use this journal as a reminder to take a deep breath and find the strength and peace in your own life.

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A happy-go-plucky rhyme adventure of chickens frolicking in an urban environment as they run rampant all around town!"Urban backyard chickens go on a madcap tour of the city in this rhyming romp. . . the narrative bounces off the tongue. The marker-bright illustrations are frenetic and filled with humorous details."--Kirkus Reviews"Hysterical rhyming book about chickens escaping from their yard. Funny shenanigans ensue with each towns-person and animal they encounter. This will appeal to lots of kids around here whose families own chickens!"--Buttonwood Books & Toys, bookseller recommendation"Reading this out loud was so much fun! The rhyming and rhythm added a musical element to reading the book. And within the rhymes there are great vocabulary moments, too! . . . The backmatter of the book gives information about keeping urban chickens and some fun chicken facts. It is a great way to connect the story to science."--Unleashing ReadersChickens on the loose. Chickens on the lam. Zipping from the yard, As quickly as they can. Chickens don't just live on farms--they're in the city too! In the store, on the street, they bring mayhem and excitement to all the surprised people. See where these mischievous chickens go in this brightly illustrated picture book told in verse. Also included at the back are fun facts and tips for the urban chicken farmer.

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People magazine's top reason for Hope in America.Curated from a grassroots social movement, The Front Steps Project is an inspiring, uplifting portrait series capturing how people coped with living in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Front Steps Project™ demonstrates that even in the most challenging of circumstances, kindness, love, courage, and hope exist to build, bind, and connect communities around the globe.Created on March 18, 2020, The Front Steps Project™ began when friends Kristen Collins and Cara Soulia sought out to unite their neighbors through photographs of life in quarantine. In addition to incorporating work from other local photographers, the women traveled to neighborhoods around Needham, Massachusetts to photograph residents in front of their homes in exchange for donations to their local food pantry.Within days, #TheFrontStepsProject became a grassroots social mission, connecting thousands of people across the globe and raising over $3,250,000 for vital non-profit organizations and local businesses including food pantries, frontline workers, homeless and animal shelters, hospitals and so much more. Through their noble efforts, hundreds of thousands of images and stories of love, sacrifice, compassion, kindness, perseverance, and – ultimately hope – flooded social media.Featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and more, The Front Steps Project brings communities together virtually, despite being – and maybe feeling – isolated.The Front Steps Project contains over 400 photographs and dozens of stories of families during the COVID-19 pandemic. This heartwarming keepsake commemorates a massive effort of courage, unity, and goodwill.As a tribute to the good work of The Front Steps Project, a portion of book sales will be donated to The United Way to help people impacted by the pandemic.

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FEATURED IN THE NEW YORKER: The Faces of Americans Living in DebtFinalist for the Dorothea Lange/Paul Taylor Prize in Documentary.Featured on Politico, in the Washington Post, the Daily Mail, and the Huffington Post, USA Today, Business Insider, Refinery29, and Fast Company.Based on the popular online photo series and now published in print for the first time, The Debt Project collects 99 portraits of debt across the United States, featuring people of all different backgrounds and stories, to recontextualize an often stigmatized experience.In 2013, Brittany Powell made the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy for her photography business. In the years following the 2008 economic collapse, she found herself in a significant amount of debt, a position many Americans across the country still share, a common yet isolating and private experience often steeped in shame.Her personal experience, bolstered by the We Are the 99% slogan that came out of the Occupy movement, brought her to start The Debt Project, an exploration of the role debt and finance plays in our personal identity and social structure. This book presents an intimate look into 99 different lives: each shares an arrestingly honest portrait in the person’s home, surrounded by all their belongings, accompanied by a handwritten note of the amount of debt that person is in and the story behind the numbers.The Debt Project, with a foreword by writer and filmmaker Astra Taylor plus resources at the back of the book to support people in debt, examines the social and personal hold financial debt has on us and invites others into a private world, while at the same empowering people to share their stories and overcome the shame they may feel.

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Living Within the Wild features over 100 original recipes, accompanied by personal stories and stunning photographs, to illustrate the lives of one Alaska family that has learned to live well amidst the intense but scenic backcountry of Alaska.James Beard Foundation Semifinalist, Outstanding Hospitality (for Tutka Bay Lodge, Homer, AK)Finalist, 2022 IACP Cookbook Award, Culinary Travel"When I stayed five nights at Winterlake Lodge in Alaska, I looked forward to my breakfast, lunch, and dinner to see what delicious creations chef Mandy Dixon would serve me and my crew. She did not disappoint and these dishes are all in her terrific new cookbook, Living Within the Wild. Some are so good, I just might steal them and put in my next cookbook. Don't worry, I'll give Mandy the credit."—Nancy Silverton, James Beard Award–winning chef, author, co-owner of Pizzeria MozzaThe Dixons have been running award-winning adventure lodges in Alaska for over thirty years, celebrating the bounty that the land has to offer with guests from around the world. Their lodges and restaurants are known not just for the rare adventures and incredible views of the Alaskan wilderness, but also for appealing dishes created from the freshest local seafood and produce.Chefs Kirsten and Mandy Dixon’s combined culinary experience has been recognized nationally and internationally, from cooking at the famed James Beard House in New York City to serving private dinners for National Geographic guests. In this book, mother and daughter offer their favorite recipes, featured on their menus at the lodges and café but specially recreated for the home chef’s kitchen. They also share their unique experiences of life at the lodges—from embracing entrepreneurial challenges to working with family, to sharing the deep purpose and meaning in living in the natural world and wilderness.Chapters are organized thematically, weaving through stories about the seasonal shifts that make this women-run business unique. A final chapter honors the men in Kirsten and Mandy's lives by sharing quick profiles along with a favorite recipe. From your own kitchen, learn to make delicious dishes such as Black Bean Reindeer Chili or King Salmon Bowl with Miso Dressing; snack on Dried Tomato Sesame Cookies, or dine on Smoked Caramel Blueberry Brownies. And along the way, experience a sense of backcountry Alaska through the flavors of seasonal and regional ingredients as the Dixons welcome you into their secret world in the remote wilderness.

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Oregon Reads Aloud is a collection of twenty-five read-aloud stories for children, written and illustrated by Oregon authors and illustrators. The twenty-five stories in Oregon Reads Aloud are a celebration of all things Oregon, including a great food cart feud, the dance of the Chapman Swifts, the creation of Oregon’s mountain ranges, and a legendary African American cowboy at the Pendleton Round-up. The book is a tribute to twenty-five years of SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) Reading work empowering Oregon children for reading and learning success. Oregon Reads Aloud proudly features the state’s rich trove of talent within the children’s literary community. The contributing authors and artists are: Dale Basye, Estela Bernal, Carmen Bernier-Grand, Kate Berube, Suan Blackaby, Susan Boase, Addie Boswell, Cathy Camper, Curtis Chen, Nancy Coffelt, Carolyn Conahan, Judy Cox, Mark Fearing, Carolyn Garcia, Elizabeth Goss, Kim Griswell, Barbara Herkert, Robin Herrera, Debbie Hocking, David Hohn, Barb Kerley, Robin Kerr, Amber Keyser, Eric Kimmel, Bart King, Jane Kirkpatrick, Gesine Kratzner, Mike Lawrence, Trudy Ludwig, Damien Macalino, Helena Macalino, Abigail Marble, Natalie Metzger, Lisa Munroff, Wendy Myers, Gina Ochsner, Brian Parker, Valarie Pearce, Dawn Prochovnic, Doug Roy, Elizabeth Rusch, Linda Dalal Sawaya, Heidi Schulz, Stephanie Shaw, Cathy Stever, Sonja Thomas, Katy Towell, Zoey Abbot Wagner, and Johanna Wright.

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A mother-daughter story of an adventure-filled search for the amazing aurora borealis. Alix and her mom are fascinated by the nighttime light displays in the sky known as auroras, or northern lights, but being able to see them in person proves to be more challenging than expected. Where do they appear? When? How could Alix and her mom get there to see the auroras before they disappear from the sky? Inspired by the authors’ own experiences, A Search for the Northern Lights brings the reader along on a fascinating journey as Alix and her mom eagerly learn what auroras are and how to find them. The book also includes science and more information on auroras, plus a helpful guide for those hoping to catch their own glimpse of the incredible northern lights.

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Meet Flo, a glacier, as she shows you what the life of a glacier is like in this picture book filled with fun facts, from what glaciers are and how they’re formed to what creatures live there, and more.Glaciers exist on every continent on earth, growing, spreading, and shrinking over thousands of years. But what are they, and how are they formed? Glacier on the Move tells the story of a glacier named Flo and her slow-motion race to the sea, from the edge of an ice field and down steep cliffs, to muscling her way around mountains, and stretching into a valley. With the help of some iceworms in the margins, Flo reveals how glaciers move, change shape, and provide for the surrounding world and animals. Blending fascinating science facts with dynamic illustrations, Glacier on the Move introduces young readers to glacial history and science in a captivating and unique way.

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Young readers can now discover the exciting story of a young girl in her quest to save the animals in this picture book version of Haibu Lost in New York, a Mom’s Choice Award Winner. Haibu is lost in the Big Apple! As she explores the busy streets of New York to find her way back home, she stumbles over a circus and discovers something amazing: not only can she understand animals, she can talk to them too. From the lion and elephant she learns that the circus animals desperately need help, and she may be the only one who can save them. A partner of WildAid, an environmental organization dedicated to protecting wildlife, Haibu teaches children animal conservation and raises awareness about the situations and conditions animals live in the world today.

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