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Do you wish for a more resilient, sustainable, and empowered way of providing for your family in uncertain times? Are you worried about unreliable power grids, uncertain water supplies, or overly complex food chains? Veteran homesteader and star of the Discovery Channel's Homestead Rescue Marty Raney shares a big-picture vision of how ordinary families can become radically resilient homesteaders: powering, feeding, and caring for themselves through their own efforts, and on their own land.This book will guide you to:· buy land with the natural resources to build and feed a homestead· go off grid with your own power and water systems· design a greenhouse that will keep growing even when it's snowing· confidently defend your home against all threats - grizzlies, forest fires, flash floods, and financial challengesResources are only going to get more scarce. Raney will teach you to find food where others see dirt, and to build a home where others see empty land. He will inspire you to forge your own homestead dream and strengthen your family for all challenges to come.

It is an unavoidable fact of life that one day, you will die. Until very recently, death was a subject that many people hid from. But in a post-pandemic world in which a new generation is beginning to care for aging parents, it's time to start talking about dying.In this at-times-heartbreaking yet heartwarming book, author and illustrator Iris Gottlieb explores death from all angles—from the physical, such as the ways your remains could be handled, to the emotional, including grief and grappling with your own mortality. And by the end, you will start to answer the question, So how do you live with death?Part explainer, part conversation-starter, and part helping hand to accept the inevitable, EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY will encourage conversations with loved ones and invite introspection to find more internal peace.

Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or “exotic” birds. In SLOW BIRDING, evolutionary biologist' Joan E. Strassmann' introduces readers to the joys of birdwatching right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of birdwatching, Strassmann tells colourful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States—birds we often see but might not have considered deeply before. For example, northern cardinals thrive in the city, where they are free from predators. White brows on a male white-throated sparrow indicate that he is likely to be a philanderer. This essential guide to the fascinating world of common, everyday birds features:· detailed portraits of individual bird species and the scientists who have discovered and observed them· advice and guidance on what to look for when birdwatching, so that you can uncover clues to the reasons behind specific bird behaviour· bird-focused activities that will open your eyes more to the fascinating world of birds      SLOW BIRDING is the perfect guide for the birdwatcher looking to appreciate the beauty of the birds right in their own garden, observing keenly how their behaviour change from day to day and season to season.

In this world, there are two inescapable truths. First, you will die someday. And second, you suck at a lot of things.In this hilarious and readable book, popular artist Natalya Lobanova invites readers to revel in the harsher realities of life. Through a mixture of comics, infographics, and activity pages, you can explore the myriad ways you may not be living up to your expectations, and ultimately (hopefully) learn how to accept your flaws and failures with a good self-deprecating chuckle. Some examples include:· Bad Date Bingo· Choose Your Life Path maze· Relationship flow charts· and more!

Whether you're an avid nature lover or newly discovering the world outside your door, you'll find information and inspiration in this beautifully illustrated pocket companion. Organized by season, its colourful pages are brimming with wondrous wildflowers and plants to discover as you wander, forage, and explore - from alder, foxglove, and fireweed to rosehip and mistletoe.Artist Kristyna Baczynski blends writing, research, and illustrations that celebrate more than ninety plant specimens, drawn in detail for identification, along with historical, scientific, and folkloric information highlighting the unique backstory and beauty of these everyday natural wonders. You'll also find checklists, foraging tips, and room for field notes and sketches.Take your daily neighbourhood walk or weekend hike to the next level with this vibrant and irresistible guide.

Cellphones have become a fact of life, with children as young as eight (yes, eight!) getting their very own “devices.” Such boundless access means our kids are in nearly constant contact with technology that was designed specifically for adults. And they're doing so without any type of road map. Enter FIRST PHONE: the essential book that apprehensive parents can confidently hand to their kids to read as they begin their journey into the digital world.In FIRST PHONE, Catherine Pearlman—licensed clinical social worker and parenting expert—speaks directly to eight- to twelve-year-old children about digital safety in a manner that is playful, engaging, and age-appropriate. With insights and strategies supported by the latest research, FIRST PHONE offers:· guidance on privacy, boundaries, social media, and even sexting (yes, young children need to learn about sexting before it happens!) best digital hygiene and self-care practices, including when to put the darn phone down, when to turn off notifications, and where to charge· how to be a kind and compassionate upstander in a digital worldAn essential companion when your child receives their first phone, this book provides kids the tools and information they need while giving their parents peace of mind.

Did you know that Big Bird was originally supposed to fly on the doomed Challenger Space Shuttle? Or that smelling your own farts was considered a cure for the bubonic plague? Now those are things you can't unlearn. Born out of love for trivia and hatred for boring, bland facts, SH*T FOR BRAINS is the ultimate wild ride of truth—from hilarious pop culture factoids to little-known insights from history, this twisted trivia book will make you laugh, cry, and maybe even cringe. A great gift for tweens, teens, and your bar trivia pals, SH*T FOR BRAINS is not-so-average trivia for not-so-average people.