The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail.
DK
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9780744027464
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Hardcover
20 Things I Know for Sure
By Casey, Karen
Simple Truths for a Peaceful LifeA collection of contemplations on life, spirituality, and peace of mind from a much-loved self-help author.Cultivating a Path Toward Peace. When Karen Casey chose to commit to a spiritual path, her direction in life changed. Gentle and honest, she looks back at her personal experiences to help readers make sense of their world and travel down their own spiritual path.Life Lessons All Around You. In 20 short chapters, Casey shares words of wisdom about life, loss, and everything in between. Taking on universal themes she reveals what matters most about unconditional love, the importance of peace, and more. Inside, find inspirational life lessons like:Only through relationships can we healYou are right where you are meant to beIf you share their journey, learnIf you enjoy essay collections by Mary Oliver and Anne Lamott, or books like No Time to Spare and Peace Is Every Step, youll love Karen Caseys 20 Things I Know For Sure.Be sure to check out other books by Karen Casey, like Each Day a New Beginning, Let Go Now, and Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course.
Conari Press
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9781573247443
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Paperback
Let Faith Grow
By Hinton, Ben
Let Faith Grow: Running Through Adversity is an inspiring story that delves into the remarkable life journey of Ben Hinton, a marathon runner, devoted Christian, and a man whose relentless spirit has overcome unimaginable challenges.. Born with a rare brain inflammation disease, Ben's survival was nothing short of miraculous. Raised as an only child by a workaholic mother battling alcoholism, he felt the weight of his "miracle baby" status and the pressure to prove himself to the world. Basketball became his refuge and a means to support his struggling family, fueling dreams of playing in the NBA. But as life would have it, Ben's path took unexpected turns.. Diagnosed with a rare eye condition and later sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Ben faced constant adversity that could have crushed his spirit.
Independently published
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9798850893897
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Paperback
Jn Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland
By Ingolfsson, Arni Heimir
In Jn Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland, rni Heimir Inglfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899-1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation.In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Inglfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls.
Indiana University Press
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9780253044044
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Hardcover
Colombiana
By Velasquez, Mariana
A recipe developer and food stylist - whose work has taken her across the globe to work with clients like Michelle Obama and into the test kitchens of today's most esteemed culinary publications - pays homage to her native country with this vibrant, visually stunning cooking, the first dedicated solely to Colombian food, featuring 100 recipes that meld the contemporary and the traditional.To Mariana Velsquez, a native of Bogot, the diverse mix of heritages, cultures, and regions that comprise Colombian food can be summed up in one simple concept: More is more. No matter what rung of society, Colombians feed their guests well, and leave them feeling nourished in body and soul. In Colombiana, the award-winning recipe developer and food stylist draws on the rich culinary traditions of her native land and puts her own modern twist on dishes beloved by generations of Colombians.
Harper Wave
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9780063019430
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Hardcover
Fraiche Food, Full Hearts
By Harris, Jillian
TV host and lifestyle influencer Jillian Harris and registered dietitian Tori Wesszer invite you into their world full of family, food, and casual celebrations.Living a stone's throw from each other, cousins Jillian and Tori grew up in a tight-knit family and were brought up like sisters. Fraiche Food, Full Hearts offers a peek into their lives and the recipes that have fed their families through the years. Instilled with a love of cooking at an early age by their granny, the kitchen is a place of fond memories and everyday home cooked meals. Like most families, their celebrations revolve around food--from birthdays, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Fraiche Food, Full Hearts includes over 100 heart-warming recipes--from breakfasts, soups, salads, veggies, sides, and mains to snacks, appetizers, drinks, and desserts--for everyday meals, along with celebration menus and ideas for casual gatherings with family and friends. Gorgeously designed with dreamy full-colour photography throughout, the recipes also incorporate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. You'll find dishes like West Coast Eggs Benny, Vanilla Cherry Scones, Harvest Kale Salad, Squash Risotto with Fried Sage, Granny's Beet Rolls, Cedar-Plank Salmon Burgers, Veggie Stew with Dumplings, Cherry Sweetheart Slab Pie, and Naked Coconut Cake.
Penguin Canada
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9780735234307
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Hardcover
100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer
By Dizon, Don S.
Publisher: n/a
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9781284183115
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Paperback(4th ed.)
The Decisive Manager
By Mitchell, Barbara
The Decisive Manager is an ideal resource for anyone, at any level, who manages people and the problems that arise. It's an essential read for working out complicated issues involving your team members, addressing problem areas, and getting everyone on track to succeed.. People issues. They seemingly arise out of nowhere and just don't go away. It's critical that managers handle them right. As a manager, you need to know so many things about managing people, but you don't even know what to ask! The Decisive Manager can help. With examples of typical situations that managers encounter and advice on how to handle them, it's an easy-to-use guide for people managers and has information on hiring to firing, and everything in between.Finding and Hiring the Best Talent: recruiting, interviewing, job posting, job offers, onboarding, and more.
Career Press
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9781632652010
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Paperback
Attention Span
By Mark, Gloria
Rediscover your ability to pay attention with this groundbreaking new approach from "the definitive expert on distraction and multitasking" (Cal Newport) .We spend an average of just 47 seconds on any screen before shifting our attention. It takes 25 minutes to bring our attention back to a task after an interruption. And we interrupt ourselves more than we're interrupted by others.In Attention Span, psychologist Gloria Mark reveals these and more surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention. She shows how much of what we think we know is wrong, including insights such as:Why multitasking hurts rather than helps productivityHow social media and modern entertainment amplify our short attention spansWhat drains our mental resources and how to refuel themThe four types of attention that we experience every day and how to recognize themWhile the concept of "flow" has previously been considered the ideal state of focus, Dr.
Hanover Square Press
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9781335449412
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Hardcover
Orca
By Colby, Jason M
Since the release of the documentary Blackfish in 2013, millions around the world have focused on the plight of the orca, the most profitable and controversial display animal in history. Yet, until now, no historical account has explained how we came to care about killer whales in the first place. Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and his own family history, Jason M. Colby tells the exhilarating and often heartbreaking story of how people came to love the ocean's greatest predator. Historically reviled as dangerous pests, killer whales were dying by the hundreds, even thousands, by the 1950s--the victims of whalers, fishermen, and even the US military. In the Pacific Northwest, fishermen shot them, scientists harpooned them, and the Canadian government mounted a machine gun to eliminate them.
The Tree Book
By Dk,
The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail.
20 Things I Know for Sure
By Casey, Karen
Simple Truths for a Peaceful LifeA collection of contemplations on life, spirituality, and peace of mind from a much-loved self-help author.Cultivating a Path Toward Peace. When Karen Casey chose to commit to a spiritual path, her direction in life changed. Gentle and honest, she looks back at her personal experiences to help readers make sense of their world and travel down their own spiritual path.Life Lessons All Around You. In 20 short chapters, Casey shares words of wisdom about life, loss, and everything in between. Taking on universal themes she reveals what matters most about unconditional love, the importance of peace, and more. Inside, find inspirational life lessons like:Only through relationships can we healYou are right where you are meant to beIf you share their journey, learnIf you enjoy essay collections by Mary Oliver and Anne Lamott, or books like No Time to Spare and Peace Is Every Step, youll love Karen Caseys 20 Things I Know For Sure.Be sure to check out other books by Karen Casey, like Each Day a New Beginning, Let Go Now, and Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course.
Let Faith Grow
By Hinton, Ben
Let Faith Grow: Running Through Adversity is an inspiring story that delves into the remarkable life journey of Ben Hinton, a marathon runner, devoted Christian, and a man whose relentless spirit has overcome unimaginable challenges.. Born with a rare brain inflammation disease, Ben's survival was nothing short of miraculous. Raised as an only child by a workaholic mother battling alcoholism, he felt the weight of his "miracle baby" status and the pressure to prove himself to the world. Basketball became his refuge and a means to support his struggling family, fueling dreams of playing in the NBA. But as life would have it, Ben's path took unexpected turns.. Diagnosed with a rare eye condition and later sustaining a traumatic brain injury, Ben faced constant adversity that could have crushed his spirit.
Jn Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland
By Ingolfsson, Arni Heimir
In Jn Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland, rni Heimir Inglfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899-1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation.In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Inglfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls.
Colombiana
By Velasquez, Mariana
A recipe developer and food stylist - whose work has taken her across the globe to work with clients like Michelle Obama and into the test kitchens of today's most esteemed culinary publications - pays homage to her native country with this vibrant, visually stunning cooking, the first dedicated solely to Colombian food, featuring 100 recipes that meld the contemporary and the traditional.To Mariana Velsquez, a native of Bogot, the diverse mix of heritages, cultures, and regions that comprise Colombian food can be summed up in one simple concept: More is more. No matter what rung of society, Colombians feed their guests well, and leave them feeling nourished in body and soul. In Colombiana, the award-winning recipe developer and food stylist draws on the rich culinary traditions of her native land and puts her own modern twist on dishes beloved by generations of Colombians.
Fraiche Food, Full Hearts
By Harris, Jillian
TV host and lifestyle influencer Jillian Harris and registered dietitian Tori Wesszer invite you into their world full of family, food, and casual celebrations.Living a stone's throw from each other, cousins Jillian and Tori grew up in a tight-knit family and were brought up like sisters. Fraiche Food, Full Hearts offers a peek into their lives and the recipes that have fed their families through the years. Instilled with a love of cooking at an early age by their granny, the kitchen is a place of fond memories and everyday home cooked meals. Like most families, their celebrations revolve around food--from birthdays, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Fraiche Food, Full Hearts includes over 100 heart-warming recipes--from breakfasts, soups, salads, veggies, sides, and mains to snacks, appetizers, drinks, and desserts--for everyday meals, along with celebration menus and ideas for casual gatherings with family and friends. Gorgeously designed with dreamy full-colour photography throughout, the recipes also incorporate vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. You'll find dishes like West Coast Eggs Benny, Vanilla Cherry Scones, Harvest Kale Salad, Squash Risotto with Fried Sage, Granny's Beet Rolls, Cedar-Plank Salmon Burgers, Veggie Stew with Dumplings, Cherry Sweetheart Slab Pie, and Naked Coconut Cake.
100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer
By Dizon, Don S.
The Decisive Manager
By Mitchell, Barbara
The Decisive Manager is an ideal resource for anyone, at any level, who manages people and the problems that arise. It's an essential read for working out complicated issues involving your team members, addressing problem areas, and getting everyone on track to succeed.. People issues. They seemingly arise out of nowhere and just don't go away. It's critical that managers handle them right. As a manager, you need to know so many things about managing people, but you don't even know what to ask! The Decisive Manager can help. With examples of typical situations that managers encounter and advice on how to handle them, it's an easy-to-use guide for people managers and has information on hiring to firing, and everything in between.Finding and Hiring the Best Talent: recruiting, interviewing, job posting, job offers, onboarding, and more.
Attention Span
By Mark, Gloria
Rediscover your ability to pay attention with this groundbreaking new approach from "the definitive expert on distraction and multitasking" (Cal Newport) .We spend an average of just 47 seconds on any screen before shifting our attention. It takes 25 minutes to bring our attention back to a task after an interruption. And we interrupt ourselves more than we're interrupted by others.In Attention Span, psychologist Gloria Mark reveals these and more surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention. She shows how much of what we think we know is wrong, including insights such as:Why multitasking hurts rather than helps productivityHow social media and modern entertainment amplify our short attention spansWhat drains our mental resources and how to refuel themThe four types of attention that we experience every day and how to recognize themWhile the concept of "flow" has previously been considered the ideal state of focus, Dr.
Orca
By Colby, Jason M
Since the release of the documentary Blackfish in 2013, millions around the world have focused on the plight of the orca, the most profitable and controversial display animal in history. Yet, until now, no historical account has explained how we came to care about killer whales in the first place. Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and his own family history, Jason M. Colby tells the exhilarating and often heartbreaking story of how people came to love the ocean's greatest predator. Historically reviled as dangerous pests, killer whales were dying by the hundreds, even thousands, by the 1950s--the victims of whalers, fishermen, and even the US military. In the Pacific Northwest, fishermen shot them, scientists harpooned them, and the Canadian government mounted a machine gun to eliminate them.