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"This new edition of the book builds on the the success of the first, with new techniques like using Japanese pickle beds and turning ferments into seasoning pastes and powders. It includes 65 new recipes; other recipes that utilize fermented foods have been revised to minimize the use of animal products and alcohol. In addition, the authors have written 8 new fruit and vegetable entries and 12 new profiles, which feature producers from around the world"--

From tiny meteors to giant galaxies, this collection of 50 fun and educational Tattoos That Teach features awesome artwork and fascinating facts about outer space. Explore the wonders of the universe with cosmic temporary tattoos, including planets, all the phases of the Moon, a solar eclipse, a rocket, an astronaut, comets, meteors, constellations (Draco, Pegasus, and more), and dozens of shining stars. 50 colorfully illustrated temporary tattoos—plus 40 bonus star tattoos—are easy to apply with just a little water and are accompanied by amazing scientific facts about outer space. Did you know that Saturn’s beautiful rings are made from chunks of ice and rock whizzing around the giant planet? Or that the Sun is so huge that more than a million Earths could fit inside it? A fun science lesson with an activity mixed in, these temporary tattoos are perfect to wear and share.

This practical and inspiring program is filled with guiding principles, reflections, exercises, and meditations for making gratitude a daily practice, especially during uncertain and challenging times. In times of uncertainty and suffering, finding joy and gratefulness in daily life is challenging. Wake Up Grateful provides a practical and inspiring roadmap to making grateful living a daily practice, with guiding principles, reflective questions, affirmations, and exercises. Drawing from her own cancer experience along with her life work with The Network for Grateful Living, Kristi Nelson explores how to develop gratefulness as a way of being. She examines ten core areas where many people need support and guides readers in finding presence and perspective in these aspects of life, opening to greater possibilities, and uncovering the abundance and love that's possible in every moment. Winner: Gold Nautilus Book Award, Personal Growth

From the common Barn Swallow and American Goldfinch to the dangerous Australian Cassowary, birds' distinct personalities and colorings make them a favorite fascination of kids of all ages. A bevy of bird species soar across each page of Soaring, Singing Tattoo Birds, which animal-loving kids will love to wear right on their skin! 50 vibrantly colored, illustrative temporary tattoos are scientifically accurate and easy to apply with just a little water. Plus, each bird species is accompanied by fun and fascinating facts. Did you know that the Scarlet Ibis’s brilliant color comes from the large amount of shrimp and red shellfish in their diet? Or that the yellow feathers on the Macaroni Penguin’s head gave them their name, since “macaroni” is a historical slang term for male fashion? Kids will love quizzing their friends on newly learned avian trivia while showing off their interesting ink.

"James Crews, editor of two best-selling poetry anthologies, presents an all-new collection of highly accessible poems on the theme of celebrating moments of wonder and peace in everyday life. The anthology features a foreword by Nikita Gill and a carefully curated selection of poems from a diverse range of authors"--

This big, colorful poster activity book invites kids ages 4–8 to complete the scene by adding 50 sticker puzzle pieces, all featuring creatures who inhabit rainforests around the world. From insects like fireflies, praying mantises, scorpions, and Hercules beetles to mammals and reptiles like the squirrel monkey, pangolin, poison dart frog, and jaguar, and birds such as the sparkling violet-ear hummingbird and the harpy eagle, kids will love following the clues to match the creature to its place on the poster. The completed poster, measuring 15 x 28 inches, makes a stunning piece of wall art that kids can proudly display on their bedroom wall.

This big poster activity book for kids ages 4-8 features 50 colorfully illustrated stickers of the most amazing creatures that live in and around the ocean, from sharks and sea turtles, to penguins, puffins, fish, whales, and dolphins. Solving the puzzle of what sticker goes where invites kids to learn about the wonders of ocean life while making their own wall art.

Dressage is the ultimate achievement of oneness between horse and rider. Featuring a full arena diagram and step-by-step instructions for each exercise, this sturdy book is designed to allow the rider to hang it on a hook and refer to it from the saddle. You’ll learn how to improve your riding position; master looseness, balance, and suspension; and perfect flying changes as you work toward dressage success.

The Ringside Guide for Any Rider at Any Level Softness - Looseness - Engagement - Adjustability - Ground WorkCLASSICAL DRESSAGE MEETS WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP in the growing equestrian discipline of Western Dressage.  Dressage work demands that horses be responsive, supple, and balanced - desirable qualities whether your horse is navigating trails, working cattle, or performing in a dressage competition. Following a comprehensive training path, these 101 exercises, presented as full arena diagrams with  step-by-step instructions, develop your horse's natural ability to carry himself correctly. Practicing them will also improve your own riding skills and strengthen your relationship and communication with your horse. Western Dressage can make your horse the best he can be, whether the goal is pleasure riding, the highest levels of competition, or somewhere in between.

Every kid can be a naturalist-in-training with these outdoor and on-the-page activities, investigations, and puzzles from the acclaimed nature educators. It’s fun to be nature smart! Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 10-12 builds kids’ skills in field biology, nature observation, and investigation with interactive learning activities. Adapted from Mass Audubon’s acclaimed nature camps, this workbook enhances schools’ nature literacy curriculum with more in-depth lessons on plants, invertebrates, birds, habitats, herptiles, and mammals. Every section also ends with an invitation to be a community scientist and contribute data and observations to the wider effort to better understand our world. Perfect as a weekend enrichment activity, a workbook to stop the summer slide, and a hike or road trip take-along, nature-loving middle schoolers guide themselves through this introduction to key STEM concepts, such as habitat adaptation, plant reproduction, invertebrate anatomy, and phenology. Through outdoor observation experiments like completing a field survey and dissecting a flower, kids study nature wherever they are. And on rainy days, the on-the-page activities let the fun and learning continue with puzzles such as a bird anatomy crossword and games like matching the mammal to their tracks. Hands-on and engaging, this middle school addition to the Nature Smart series of workbooks gives kids the tools to become amateur naturalists and citizen scientists, going beyond the science material usually taught in school to encourage real investigations of the natural world from any backyard or city park.

"Sweet to savory, breakfast to dinner, Zucchini Love proves how versatile this summer favorite can be! James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Cynthia Graubart brings her passion for producing veggie-forward family meals to over 40 recipes. Full-color photos and step-by-step instructions accompany each recipe-plus there are tips for picking, freezing, and preserving-making the book easy to use and highly browsable"--

Tammi Sweet, an herbalist and leading teacher on the effective and safe medicinal uses of cannabis, offers this accessible and practical guide to growing cannabis outdoors for personal use, and preparing and using cannabis medicine for a range of common ailments. Photographs of Sweet's own backyard garden and medicine-making introduce readers to best practices and responsible uses.

For the burgeoning number of backyard gardeners aspiring to grow a rich array of fresh food for their families, The Seven-Step Homestead offers a doable, incremental program for turning any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants, and medicinal herbs over the course of several years.

From cleaning products to mattresses, furniture, food storage materials, and more, our homes are filled with hidden toxins that can contribute to chronic health conditions. Professional toxicologist and health writer Daniella Chace offers an enlightening and accessible room-by-room guide to identifying and removing potentially toxic items, along with suggestions for safe, affordable alternatives.

"Sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and picking up are perfect hands-on activities for teaching toddlers to care for their environment, while also fostering independence and developing strong motor skills. Inspired by the Montessori curriculum, this colorful guide specially created for 2- to 5-year-olds, teaches practical life skills with step-by-step photos"--

A classic folktale with roots in the traditional stories of many Indigenous peoples in North America, The Great Ball Game is adapted for today's kids by Rebecca Sheir, host of the award-winning Circle Round podcast. The stunning art of Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe woodland artist, along with creative activities, make this an engaging picture book that also fosters storytelling and promotes the values of diversity, acceptance, and understanding of others.

Preschoolers are introduced to core science concepts with this playful format featuring 20 hands-on activities that use everyday household materials, including a vinegar volcano, a hula hoop count, and a kitchen sink or swim experiment.

Popular cheesemaking author Claudia Lucero shares 60 creative recipes for using whey, a nutrient-rich byproduct that too often goes to waste in the making of cheese, yogurt, and kefir.

Protect Our North American Royalty Once a familiar sight floating above meadows, gardens, and prairies, monarch butterflies are now disappearing from North America, their steep decline due mostly to habitat loss caused by development and climate change. This highly visual, at-a-glance guide shows how you can help restore habitat by planting the native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees that monarchs depend on. Plant profiles highlight 31 varieties of milkweed - the only food monarch caterpillars eat - and dozens of nectar flowers that sustain the adults during breeding and migration. A photo gallery of the monarch's shape-shifting life, advice on matching bloom time to migration, range maps, garden plans, and tips on protecting wild habitat make this an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to help shape a positive future for these important pollinators.

This book's groundbreaking methods reveal your TRUE SELF and LIFE PURPOSE as it teaches you how to uncover your everyday and spiritual pathways concealed in your LIFE DIAMOND.

Show Off Your Horse's Good Looks. Braiding is the final touch that gives your horse a polished, well-turned-out appearance. When it's not show day, braiding can preserve a long mane or full tail, or provide a fun, calming activity for horse and rider. Learn the details that can help you master 30 braids suiting every discipline, including hunter, dressage, saddle-seat, Western, and draft.

For farmers and backyard homesteaders, this best-selling resource is the most comprehensive guide to success with flocks of any size. Whether you're raising sheep for meat, wool, or milk, you'll find detailed instructions covering everything from health, breeding, and facilities to shearing, showing, and marketing.

Raise hogs in a healthy, profitable manner with expert guidance and practical advice from long-time hog farmer Kelly Klober. Whether you're a small farmer or an artisanal breeder, this comprehensive guide gives you everything you need to know to be successful. Learn how to choose the right breed for your farm; oversee breeding, birthing, and nursing; manage safe, humane housing and fencing options; butcher your hogs and process the pork; and effectively market your hogs and pork.

Whether you have just one pet bunny or a rabbit farm, this is the only reference you'll need. Learn how to choose the right breed; make and maintain a humane, all-wire hutch; keep your rabbits healthy; mate a buck and doe safely and effectively; wean and house a new litter; and market fiber and meat successfully.

Great Recipes from a Great Lake Savor the flavors of Lake Michigan anytime, anywhere, with this love letter to America's Third Coast. Classic recipes such as Bavarian Dark Rye Bread, Panfried Perch, and Beer-Battered Cheese Curds with Homemade Ranch Dip capture the best of the lakeshore lifestyle while serving up iconic tastes from around Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. Profiles highlighting local markets, restaurants, bakeries, and farms bring to life the best of Lake Michigan, from traditional treasures to newfound delights.

Serving Up Jersey Pride Garden State native John Holl combed New Jersey's 21 counties to find these mouthwatering recipes from beloved diners, boardwalks, food trucks, farm stands, and four-star restaurants. Italian, Puerto Rican, Polish, Chinese, and Indian flavors bubble up through the state's storied melting pot in this rich collection, rounded out by disco fries and funnel cake. With a focus on local produce, this is the ultimate tribute to New Jersey's best!

Exactly What You Need to KnowEnjoy the tangy creaminess of frozen yogurt at home using a few simple ingredients and your ice cream maker. Nicole Weston, a successful recipe developer and food writer behind the long-standing popular blog Baking Bites, has perfected the techniques you need to know. Nicole's innovative meringue method incorporates air (important for achieving a pleasing texture) and just the right amount of sweetener (melted into the meringue) to produce frozen delights as smooth and satisfying as your favorite commercial flavors.

Eliminate Pesticides, Restore Biodiversity GROW BOUNTIFUL ORGANIC CROPS while improving the biodiversity of your farm by making your land a welcoming place for native beneficial insects. Mantids, stink bugs, beetles, flies, wasps, and many others prey upon crop pests, reducing or eliminating the need for chemical pesticides. Your first step is learning to identify these important farm heroes: close-up photography and in-depth profiles familiarize you with more than 20 beneficial insects and their kin. After assessing your land, current practices, and goals, you'll find detailed instructions for a host of projects, from beetle banks to organic buffers, to improve habitat for your insect helpers. PLANTING PROJECTS FOR PROVIDING HEALTHY HABITATS INCLUDE: HedgerowsInsectary stripsNative plant field bordersCover cropsContour buffer stripsGrassed waterways

Exactly What You Need To Know Whether your goal is to tap a single tree in your backyard or to set up a full commercial tubing system, Alison and Steven Anderson ably guide you through the process, from collection through cooking and bottling. With a family tradition as syrup makers, the Andersons have first-hand knowledge of commercial production: cooking with evaporators, grading the syrup, building a sugarhouse, pricing, and marketing. They share all this and more in their beginner's guide to the rustic tradition of making syrup.