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**AN INTERNATIONAL No. 1 BESTSELLER****Selected as a Washington Post Book of the Summer**'I absolutely adored it' NINA STIBBEFrom bestselling and award-winning author Patrick deWitt comes a novel about an ordinary man who thought life's surprises were behind him - until a chance encounter changed everythingBob Comet is a retired librarian passing his solitary days surrounded by books in a mint-colored house in Portland, Oregon. One morning on his daily walk he encounters a confused elderly woman lost in a market and returns her to the senior centre that is her home. Hoping to fill the void he's known since retiring, Bob begins volunteering at the center. Here, as a community of strange peers gathers around Bob, and following a brush with a painful complication from his past, the events of his life and the details of his character are revealed. Behind Bob Comet's straight man facade is the story of an unhappy child's runaway adventure during the last days of the Second World War, of true love won and stolen away, of the purpose and pride found in the librarian's vocation, and the pleasures of a life lived to the side of the masses.

Pero Moshe hears a mysterious voice singing from the underground tunnels in the palace of Beijing, and a prophecy says she's the one to answer the call. But when she does and is trapped in the Forbidden City with Dr. Carper, the journey uncovers more than the truth of her past and not-so-missing parents.The Chinese government threatens, a charming boyfriend holds his own secrets, and the Lesaries expect Pero to unlock their sanctuary for a long-awaited freedom. All while eating chicken feet. The problem? Pero doesn't like chicken feet.In a desperate fight to restore Elohim's kingdom, Pero must decide what matters most: saving those she loves, or the ones she's learning to forgive.

I'm The Same is a novel about what it feels like to be Bi-racial in America, surviving grief and the fury that nature throws at you.

A fun, quirky tour of Portland, Oregon dive bars.

If you could choose between being Black and being white, what would you do?As a child, Brianna Wheeler, the mixed-race descendant of Dangerfield Newby-first of John Brown's raiders to die at Harpers Ferry in their bid to end slavery-unconsciously chose whiteness, unaware that she had the choice at all. As an adult, following the deaths of her mother and grandmother, Brianna struggled with her own identity, convinced that her lasting legacy would be the rejection of her own Blackness.Then, in 2020, a racial reckoning rekindled her connection to both her heritage and her grandmother's lifelong work of preserving the stories of Dangerfield and the rest of her ancestors, leading Brianna to confront both long-held family dynamics and her own place in history-from a new perspective.A unique blend of memoir, creative nonfiction and illustration, Altogether Different untangles the complex connection between the stories we tell ourselves and the histories preserved for us.

Oregon, 1927: Twelve-year-old Louise Pearson wants to fly. Her mother doesn't think it's ladylike; her best friend George Graham doesn't think it's safe. But Louise doesn't feel safe on the ground. Her mother seems to be holding her at arm's length. George is preoccupied with a religious identity crisis. Worst of all, terrifying anonymous notes keep popping up where Louise least expects them. Charles Lindbergh's celebrated crossing of the Atlantic provides some much-needed distraction for a while, but as the summer goes on and the notes grow more threatening, Louise knows she needs to figure out who is targeting her... before her worst nightmares become reality.

"If you've had a beloved pet pass away, this book is dedicated to them. I hope they're having some wild ghostly adventures."-Author & Illustrator Meaghan TosiDetermined to save her beloved owner from a paranormal threat, Dweedy, the ghost cat, plunged through an interdimensional gateway hidden in her backyard shrubbery. In this final chapter of the Dweedy and the Bush Cats series, Dweedy must track down and conquer an evil spirit before it returns. On her quest, she's armed only with courage, a love for her family, and the somewhat questionable assistance of an odd collection of bush cats.

"If you've had a beloved pet pass away, this book is dedicated to them. I hope they're having some wild ghostly adventures."-Author & Illustrator Meaghan TosiIn Dweedy and the Bush Cats issue one, Dweedy, the ghost of a beloved deceased cat, found herself pitted against a paranormal threat and racing to protect her family.Having plunged through an interdimensional gateway hidden in a backyard shrubbery, Dweedy finds herself in a mystical world. There, she seeks assistance from an eccentric assortment of cats who teach her the ancient secrets of the bush portals.

This is a book for anyone, of any age, who cares about rivers.This story of the Columbia River is unique. Told from the river¿s perspective, it is an immersive, empathetic portrait of a once-wild river and of the Sinixt, a First People who lived on the mainstem of this great western river for thousands of years and continue to do so even though Canada declared them ¿extinct¿ in 1956.The book¿s re-release comes at a critical time for natural systems and for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across North America. The Colville Confederated Tribes, representing over 3,000 Sinixt People, recently won a precedent-setting case in the Supreme Court of Canada affirming that Aboriginal Rights do not stop at the border. The important story of the Sinixt weaves together with the ongoing ecological impact of hydropower development on the Columbia and its tributaries.Central to the story is the joyous spirit of salmon, once a free swimmer in the Columbiäs currents north of the border but now blocked from ancestral spawning grounds by Grand Coulee and other dams. Restoring migratory fish indigenous to the Upper Columbia will require transboundary cooperation. With Indigenous Nations on both sides of the US¿Canada border now leading the way, many are hopeful that the fish will return.Lavishly illustrated by Nelson, BC, designer Nichola Lytle, this portrait of a globally significant river will inspire anyone who reads it to care about the future of the salmon, a fish that unites all of us in its quest for freedom and possibility.

Dweedy, the ghost of a beloved cat, returns to warmly haunt her human with snuggles, purrs, and supernatural hairballs. But soon, a paranormal threat leads to adventure.

A mind-bending journey of magic and murder leading to personal transformation.

This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Oregon and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Oregon guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Downtown Portland and Albany, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Crater Lake National Park or discovering the Cascade Mountains on the ground. Our Oregon travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide Oregon covers: Portland and around, Oregon Coast, Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, Willamette Valley. In this guide book to Oregon you will find:IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of Oregon to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OFThe top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this Oregon guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTSUp-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Oregon as well as an introduction toOregon's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATIONA-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to Oregon, how to get there and how to get around, to Oregon's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERSEvery part of the destination, from Oregon City to Willamette Valley, has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this Oregon travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPSGeographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Salem, Cape Perpetua and many other locations in Oregon. STRIKING PICTURESThis guide book to Oregon features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Pacific Coast Scenic Byway and the spectacular Sea Lion Caves. FREE EBOOKFree eBook download with every purchase of this travel guide to Oregon to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration

From bestselling and award-winning author Patrick deWitt comes a novel about an ordinary man who thought life's surprises were behind him - until a chance encounter changes everything Bob Comet is a retired librarian passing his solitary days surrounded by books in a mint-colored house in Portland, Oregon. One morning on his daily walk he encounters a confused elderly woman lost in a market and returns her to the senior center that is her home. Hoping to fill the void he's known since retiring, he begins volunteering at the center. Here, as a community of strange peers gathers around Bob, and following a happenstance brush with a painful complication from his past, the events of his life and the details of his character are revealed. Behind Bob Comet's straight man facade is the story of an unhappy child's runaway adventure during the last days of the Second World War, of true love won and stolen away, of the purpose and pride found in the librarian's vocation, and the pleasures of a life lived to the side of the masses. Comet's experiences are imbued with melancholy but also a bright, sustained comedy; he has a talent for locating bizarre and outsized players to welcome onto the stage of his life. With his inimitable verve, skewed humor, and compassion for the outcast, Patrick deWitt has written a wide-ranging and ambitious document of the introvert's condition. The Librarianist celebrates the extraordinary in the so-called ordinary life, and depicts beautifully the turbulence that sometimes exists beneath a surface of serenity. ________________________________________________________________________Praise for Patrick deWitt'A triumph from a writer truly in the zone' Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go,Bernadette'deWitt remains a true original' Guardian'One of the most talented young writers around' Sunday Times

Ox Matheson was twelve when his father taught him a lesson: Ox wasn't worth anything and people would never understand him. Then he left.Ox was sixteen when the energetic Bennett family moved in next door, harbouring a secret that would change him forever. For the family are shapeshifters, who can transform into wolves at will. Drawn to their magic, loyalty and enduring friendships, Ox feels a gulf between this extraordinary new world and the quiet life he's known. He also finds an ally in Joe, the youngest Bennett boy. Joe is charming and handsome, but haunted by scars he cannot heal.Ox was twenty-three when murder came to town, and tore a hole in his heart. Violence flared, tragedy split the pack and Joe left town, leaving Ox behind. Three years later, the boy is back. Except now he's a man - and Ox can no longer ignore the song that howls between them.Wolfsong is the first book in the Green Creek series by bestselling author TJ Klune. Continue the journey with Ravensong.Praise for TJ Klune:'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' - V. E. Schwab'A whimsical, warm-hearted fantasy'- The Guardian'A radiant treat' - Locus Magazine

With several types of puzzles to delight curious minds, The Puzzler’s Guide to Oregon is one part puzzle book, one part natural history guide—and lots and lots of fun!

"The PNW Movie Guide highlights cinematic entertainments created and centered in Seattle, Portland, and the greater Pacific Northwest"--

Is a suspicious death deep in the Oregon woods tied to the recent rash of Bigfoot sightings? Skeptic Laura Reagan is swept into uncovering the secrets hidden in Roanoke Ridge as she desperately searches the unforgiving wilderness for her former mentor, a renowned Bigfoot researcher.

Description: Vast rugged prairies, adventurous Wild West towns, and the palpable spirit of the pioneers: Experience legend come to life with Moon Oregon Trail Road Trip.Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best hikes, historical sights, geological formations, and more, you can see the Guernsey Ruts left from wagons almost 200 years ago, read pioneer names carved into Register Rock, and learn about 10,000 years of oral Umatilla history. Watch the alpenglow on Mount Hood, visit Fossil Butte National Monument, down a mug of sarsaparilla in a recreated Old West town, and toast to the official End of the Oregon Trail with a local pintFlexible Itineraries: Drive the entire 20-day road trip from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City (choose a mild, moderate, or strenuous pace!) or take shorter getaways along sections of the trail in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and IdahoMaps and Driving Tools: Easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway as you follow the approximate route of the original Oregon Trail, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions, worthwhile detours, and full-color photos throughoutExpertise and Know-How: Oregon local and bonafide history buff Katrina Emery shares her valuable insights, including background on the reality of the trail's diverse history and the cultures that made itHow to Plan Your Trip: Where to stay, when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, plus suggestions for seniors, families with kids, and more