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The life and work of Upper Skagit tribal elder Vi Hilbert, who revitalized her native language¿Lushootseed¿and the culture it expresses.

A coffee table companion book to the nationally distributed IMAX film of the same name, Wings Over Water celebrates and promotes the preservation of the prairie wetlands and the birds that live and breed there through inspiring text and more than 300 stirring images.

This poignant memoir from the author of Alma Rose and Nowle¿s Passing follow¿s Edith Forbes¿s journey into the uncharted territory of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

In this revised and updated edition of her award-winning book, Keisha Blair will teach you to master the tenets of a happy and joyful life, giving you a greater sense of wholeness and resilience in times of difficulty.

Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, this story of romantic and emotional twists and turns from the award-winning author of Charming Falls Apart follows a young corporate attorney who upends her life following a chance encounter with a high school crush.

A must-read for aspiring startup founders and current entrepreneurs, especially those who may think they don't fit the mold of a Silicon Valley founder, this groundbreaking guide by the founder and CEO of Seeker Health systematically dismantles the current startup culture and offers a new way of building companies that can make a definitive and profound impact.

The shocking, sensual, and untold story of the world¿s most scandalous painting, this work of historical fiction traces Courbet¿s masterpiece L¿Origine du monde (The Origin of the World) from its creation in 1866 to its journey through time, featuring French revolutionaries, Turkish pashas, nefarious Nazi captains, and more.

Fast-paced, funny, and sharp, this rollicking post-apocalyptic novel follows teenage twins who set out to save the world from a machine intelligence that has drugged humanity into oblivion.

A guided keepsake journal that helps parents document and cherish the early days of reading with their child, packed with adorable illustrations, dozens of tips, and booklists and recommendations for every age.

Feeling burned out? So done? Like yoüve got zero left to give? This guided journal will help shift your focus from giving up to gratitude and refuel your soul, one prompt at a time. Yeah, yeah, we know it sounds like another line, but gratitude really can improve your overall attitude and have profound effects on your life. Use this journal to dig deep to find your f*cks, or focus on the ones right in front of your face. Sometimes yoüll want to fill pages with paragraphs, while other times a simple list will do. Skip around and work on the prompts that speak to you in the moment. Thoughtful quotes from wise and bad*ss people will inspire you, while quick tips, tricks, and suggestions for maximizing all that latent gratitude will help you make the most of even the sh*ttiest day. Even when life ships you crates of lemons, you can still make one super strong vodka lemonade and find that there are a whole lot of reasons to give a sh*t. Now let¿s find those f*cks, one by one.

This energetic book is for kids who feel the unstoppable urge to hip-slippity hop and twirl-bouncy pop but find themselves in situations in which they can¿t freely play, like sitting in a classroom or riding in a car. Children can jump into the vibrantly illustrated world of the ever-kinetic protagonist, who uses muscle-control exercises to burn off blip-fidgety jitters and calm himself down, even in restrictive settings. By teaching simple movements and exercises using fun descriptions and instructional visuals, Gonna Move, Gotta Bounce, Have to Jumpity Jump! builds self-awareness and corrective strategies that kids with hyperactive tendencies can access anywhere, at any time. The playful tone normalizes a child¿s skip-squirmy impulses and offers approachable guidance for even the most active kids. The rhyme scheme and imaginative vocabulary engage children who want to learn how to regain focus so they can have a smooth and smiling day.

In this gentle, honest story about the enduring force of love in the face of grief, a young child and a grandmother share a love of birds. Every day after school they watch the birds outside her window and draw them with colored pencils, the scent of ginger tea hanging in the air. When they find a dead goldfinch outside the window one day, the grandmother teaches her grandchild about the enduring strength of love that continues even when a body is no longer living. This lesson returns to the child in a powerful dream after the grandmother dies¿a dream that becomes a healing gift for the child¿s grandfather. The beautiful themes and lush illustrations will bring comfort to readers of all ages. The River of Birds includes a guide put together by clinical psychologist Mary Plouffe, PhD, that provides practical resources for adults who are supporting grieving children.

When Bugsy Drake stepped onboard the yacht as Second Stew on Bravös Below Deck Med, she showed the world the magic of tablescaping. With the help of some unconventional centerpieces, a few artfully folded napkins, well-placed lighting, and a generous sprinkling of décor, tablescaping is the art of transforming a meal into an adventure that your guests will never forget. Featuring step-by-step instructions for building your own enchanting events, The Art of Tablescaping is packed full of inventive ideas and design hacks, on-the-job stories and lessons learned. Get inspired by some of Bugsy¿s most iconic tablescapes, from rustic outdoor gatherings to glam-as-all-get-out soirees, then follow her tips for getting your own party started.

For most of his life, veterinarian Rick Quinn ignored a deep longing to meaningfully protect the endangered animals that fascinated him. Then one day, he read two magazine clippings about the great apes and knew it was time to set aside excuses and find the means to help. Armed with his camera and an insatiable curiosity, Dr. Quinn set off for the front lines of great ape conservation. Just Like Us is a gorgeous tribute to our not-too-distant relatives as well as the courageous people who are risking their lives to protect them. In this remarkable memoir, we follow Dr. Quinn¿s seven-year journey across seven African countries and Indonesia, where he photographed each great ape species in its natural habitat. Using inspiring stories juxtaposed with stunning photographs, he illuminates the threats to great ape survival as well as the complexity of saving them. The result delivers an empathetic sense that these magnificent beings really are¿strikingly söjust like us.

A where-are-they-now look at the artists who defined the music of the ¿90s, from underground indie musicians to alternative rock stars, featuring intimate photographic portraits and in-depth interviews throughout.

A thoughtful and gentle approach to working through grief, specifically created for those in the overwhelming early days of loss.

Readers join an unlikely trio on a journey from Seattle¿s Miners Landing to the icy shores of Alaska to the Golden Horseshoe Saloon to a frozen landscape with promises of riches underground¿risking life and limb for a chance at making their fortune. Every miner dreams of gold, but will Walter, Dusty, and Hal be the ones to strike it rich?

The vegetarian diet is praised for being sustainable and animal-friendly, but after 20 years of being a vegan, Lierre Keith has changed her opinion. Contravening popular opinion, she bravely argues that agriculture is a relentless assault against the planet. In service to annual grains, humans have devastated prairies and forests, driven countless species extinct, altered the climate, and destroyed the topsoil - the basis of growth and life itself.