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The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm (Mythic Anthologies)
by Charles De Lint Neil Gaiman Tanith Lee Emma Bull Nina Kiriki Hoffman Gregory Maguire Holly Black Delia Sherman Jeffrey Ford Gregory Frost Ellen Steiber Kelly Link Katherine Vaz Steve Berman Hiromi Goto A. M. Dellamonica Patricia A. McKillip Bruce Glassco Bill Congreve Nan FryThis &“wondrous&” collection of fantasy tales from Neil Gaiman, Patricia A. McKillip, and others &“is a treasure chest. Open it and revel in its riches&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). For this enchanting anthology—a World Fantasy Award finalist—editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling &“asked their contributors to reimagine Fäerie&” in the present day, or &“search its more dimly lit pathways,&” and the authors have responded with bountiful imagination. The title piece is a poem by Neil Gaiman, but most of the others are longer pieces, &“like shards of stories you want to hear more of.&” Jeffrey Ford &“limns the heartbreaking tale&” of fairies who live in sandcastles built by young children; Ellen Steiber&’s &‘Screaming for Fairies&’ &“sketches the lineaments of desire.&” Bruce Glassco &“finds a different voice for Tinkerbell and Captain Hook in &‘Never Never.&’&” Tanith Lee&’s &‘Elvenbrood&’ tale is eerie and &“chilling.&” Gregory Maguire, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Patricia A. McKillip, and Emma Bull&’s stories all &“enchant&” and bewitch. Delia Sherman&’s &‘CATNYP&’ is &“both funny and deeply clever, warming the cockles of anyone who has ever had dealings with a research library, especially New York Public&’s&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). This companion volume to The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest is &“a rewarding choice for those who like the traditional with a twist&” (Booklist).
Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears (Fairy Tale Anthologies #3)
by John Brunner Nancy Kress Neil Gaiman Jane Yolen Tanith Lee Gene Wolfe Anne Bishop Lisa Goldstein Joyce Carol Oates Delia Sherman Nancy A. Collins Ellen Steiber Michael Cadnum Kathe Koja Susan Palwick Garry Kilworth Susan Wade Gahan Wilson Roberta Lannes Farida S.T. Shapiro Milbre BurchFairy tales reimagined—in stories by &“a distinguished company of writers&” including Neil Gaiman, Joyce Carol Oates, and Tanith Lee (Kirkus Reviews). For many of us, the fairy tale was our first exposure to the written word and the power of storytelling. These wondrous works of magic and morality enthralled us, enchanted us, sometimes terrified us, and remain in our hearts and memories still. Once again, World Fantasy Award–winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling have compiled an extraordinary collection of reimagined tales conceived by some of today&’s most acclaimed contemporary purveyors of literary fantasy, science fiction, and horror, including Neil Gaiman, Gahan Wilson, Joyce Carol Oates, Tanith Lee, Nancy Kress, Gene Wolfe, and others. Remarkable things lurk in these dark and magical woods. Here Beauty confronts a serial-killer Beast, Hansel and Gretel&’s witch resides not in a gingerbread house but in a luxurious resort, and Rumpelstiltskin is truly the devil demanding his due, rightfully or otherwise. The hilarious &“Roach in Loafers&” ingeniously combines the classic &“Elves and the Shoemaker&” tale with &“Puss in Boots&” and adds an insectile twist, while in a modern fable that blends The Wizard of Oz and Hans Christian Andersen, Dorothy is set adrift in Hollywoodland, ruby slippers and all. These are not the fairy stories you remember from childhood.
Silver Birch, Blood Moon (Fairy Tale Anthologies #5)
by Nancy Kress Neil Gaiman Tanith Lee Anne Bishop Nalo Hopkinson Patricia Briggs Delia Sherman Michael Cadnum India Edghill Garry Kilworth Melanie Tem Caitlín R. Kiernan Robin McKinley Susan Wade Wendy Wheeler Harvey Jacobs Patricia A. McKillip Melissa Lee Shaw Russell William Asplund Karawynn Long Pat YorkWinner of the World Fantasy Award: New twists on classic fairy tales from Neil Gaiman, Patricia Briggs, Robin McKinley, Caitlín R. Kiernan, and more. Long ago, when we were children, our dreams were inspired by the fairy tales we heard at our mothers&’ and grandmothers&’ knees—stories of princesses and princes and witches and wondrous enchantments, by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, and from the pages of 1001 Arabian Nights. But, as World Fantasy Award–winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling remind us, these stories were often tamed and sanitized versions. The originals were frequently darker—and in Silver Birch, Blood Moon, they turn darker still. Twenty-one modern Grimms and Andersens—masterful storytellers including Neil Gaiman, Nancy Kress, and Tanith Lee—now reinvent beloved bedtime stories for our time. The Sea Witch gets her say, relating the story of &“The Little Mermaid&” from her own point of view. &“Thumbelina&” becomes a tale of creeping horror, while a delightfully naughty spin is put on &“The Emperor&’s New Clothes.&” Author Caitlín R. Kiernan transports Snow White to a dark, gritty, industrial urban setting, and Patricia Briggs details &“The Price&” of dealing with a royal and unrepentantly evil Rumpelstiltskin. Rich, provocative, and unabashedly adult, each of these tales is a modern treasure, reminding us that wishes have consequences and not all genies have our best interests at heart.
Snow White, Blood Red (Fairy Tale Anthologies #1)
by Nancy Kress Charles De Lint Neil Gaiman Jane Yolen Tanith Lee Esther Friesner Elizabeth A. Lynn Lisa Goldstein Jack Dann Gregory Frost Caroline Stevermer Kathe Koja Melanie Tem Steve Rasnic Tem Susan Wade Gahan Wilson Wendy Wheeler Harvey Jacobs Ryan Edmonds Leonard Rysdyk Patricia A. McKillipFairy tales retold—with a twist—from &“some of our best storytellers&” including Neil Gaiman, Gahan Wilson, Tanith Lee, and others (The Washington Post). In this &“no holds barred . . . nightmarish . . . provocative&” collection, bestselling and award-winning fantasy masters put a dark, disturbing, and erotic spin on your favorite bedtime stories—and give you something entirely new to trouble your dreams (The New York Times Book Review). A boy is haunted through adulthood by a soul-eating creature that lies forever in wait under Neil Gaiman&’s &“Troll Bridge&”; a melancholy amphibian shares his most private fantasies with a therapist in Gahan Wilson&’s &“The Frog Prince&”; in Tanith Lee&’s &“Snow-Drop,&” a lonely artist invites seven circus performers into her home to satisfy an obsession; in Steve Rasnic Tem&’s &“Little Poucet,&” a band of lost brothers find refuge and terror with a hungry family in the woods; and Wendy Wheeler delves into the deviant psyche of the predatory male in &“Little Red.&” Also featuring Nancy Kress, Charles de Lint, Melanie Tem, Patricia A. McKillip, Jack Dann, and others, all paying a revisit to our favorite fairy tales in ways you&’ve never dared to imagine.
Black Heart, Ivory Bones (Fairy Tale Anthologies #6)
by Charles De Lint Neil Gaiman Jane Yolen Tanith Lee Esther Friesner Joyce Carol Oates Howard Waldrop Susanna Clarke Delia Sherman Ellen Steiber Michael Cadnum Greg Costikyan Russell Blackford Brian M. Stableford Leah Cutter Scott Bradfield Debra Cash Emma Hardesty Bryn Kanar Severna Park20 fairy tales hauntingly reimagined by some of today&’s finest sci-fi and fantasy authors, including Joyce Carol Oates, Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, and more. Once upon a time, all our cherished dreams began with the words once upon a time. This is the phrase that opened our favorite tales of princes and spells and magical adventures. World Fantasy Award–winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling understand the power of beloved stories—and in Black Heart, Ivory Bones, their sixth anthology of reimagined fairy tales, they have gathered together stories and poetry from some of the most acclaimed writers of our time, including Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, Charles de Lint, and Joyce Carol Oates. But be forewarned: These fairy tales are not for children. A prideful Texas dancer is cursed by a pair of lustrous red boots . . . Goldilocks tells all about her brutal and wildly dysfunctional foster family, the Bears . . . An archaeologist in Victorian England is enchanted by a newly exhumed Sleeping Beauty . . . A prince of tabloid journalism is smitten by a trailer-park Rapunzel . . . A clockwork amusement park troll becomes sentient and sets out to foment an automaton revolution. These are but a few examples of the marvels that await within these pages—tales that range from the humorous to the sensuous to the haunting and horrifying, each one a treasure with a distinctly adult edge.
The Green Man: Tales from the Mythic Forest (Mythic Anthologies)
by Charles De Lint Neil Gaiman Jane Yolen Tanith Lee Emma Bull Nina Kiriki Hoffman Gregory Maguire Midori Snyder Delia Sherman Jeffrey Ford Carol Emshwiller Michael Cadnum M. Shayne Bell Kathe Koja Katherine Vaz Patricia A. McKillip Carolyn Dunn Bill LewisDrawing on the mythology of the Green Man and the power of nature, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen, and others serve up &“a tasty treat for fantasy fans&” (Booklist). There are some &“genuine gems&” in this &“enticing collection&” of fifteen stories and three poems, all featuring &“diverse takes on mythical beings associated with the protection of the natural world,&” most involving a teen&’s coming-of-age. Delia Sherman &“takes readers into New York City&’s Central Park, where a teenager wins the favor of the park&’s Green Queen.&” Michael Cadnum offers a &“dynamic retelling of the Daphne story.&” Charles de Lint presents an &“eerie, heartwarming story in which a teenager resists the lure&” of the faerie world. Tanith Lee roots her tale in &“the myth of Dionysus, a god of the Wild Wood.&” Patricia A. McKillip steeps her story in &“the legend of Herne, guardian of the forest. Magic realism flavors Katherine Vaz&’s haunting story. Gregory Maguire takes on Jack and the Beanstalk, and Emma Bull looks to an unusual Green Man—a Joshua tree in the desert&” (Booklist). These enduring works of eco-fantasy by some of the genre&’s most popular authors impart &“a real sense of how powerful nature can be in its various guises&” (School Library Journal). &“A treasure trove for teens and teachers exploring themes of ecology and folklore.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“The stories are well-written and manage to speak to both the intellect and the emotions.&” —SF Site
Hockey Night in Kenya (Orca Echoes)
by Eric Walters Danson Mutinda★ “This simple story of discovery, sport, and friendship is filled with likable characters and innocently joyful moments...Delightful.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Kenyan orphans, Kitoo and Nigosi, spend their days studying, playing soccer, helping their elders with chores around the orphanage and reading from the limited selection of books in their library. When the librarian gives Kitoo a copy of Sports Around the World he becomes fascinated by an image of the Canadian national men's ice hockey team. Then one day the fates align and Kitoo finds a pair of beat-up old roller blades. He teaches himself to skate and dreams of one day playing hockey like the men in his book. But you can’t play ice hockey in Kenya, can you?
The Indo-Europeans Rediscovered: How a Scientific Revolution is Rewriting Their Story
by J. P. MalloryA lifetime's study brings revealing expertise to an oft-misunderstood topic in human history—the origin and language of the Indo-Europeans. Today the number of native speakers of Indo-European languages across the world is approximated to be over 2.6 billion—about 45 percent of the Earth’s population. Yet the idea that an ancient, prehistoric population in one time and place gave rise to a wide variety of peoples and languages is one with a long and troubled past. In this expansive investigation, based on more than forty years of research, archaeologist J. P. Mallory navigates the complex history of our search for the Indo-European homeland, offering fresh insight into the debates surrounding origin, as well as the latest genetic research. In this compelling account, Mallory explores ancient migrations, linguistics, and archaeology, applying cutting-edge genetic research to untangle the key arguments with wit and verve. He addresses how the controversial idea of a single, shared homeland has been viewed by scientists, archaeologists, and linguists across the past century and reconsiders how, in the case of the Nazis and more recent nationalist movements, they have been manipulated for political advantage. The author goes on to analyze the linguistic trail linking current populations to the Indo-Europeans, looking at Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, and more, as he traces linguistic origins across multiple peoples and cultures, bringing the most up-to-date phylogenetic research to bear on this story. Ultimately this important volume offers the most conclusive and nuanced understanding of an oft-misrepresented and misunderstood topic.
Edge Computing: Systems and Applications
by Weisong Shi Lanyu XuUnderstand the computing technology that will power a connected future The explosive growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in recent years has revolutionized virtually every area of technology. It has also driven a drastically increased demand for computing power, as traditional cloud computing proved insufficient in terms of bandwidth, latency, and privacy. Edge computing, in which data is processed at the edge of the network, closer to where it’s generated, has emerged as an alternative which meets the new data needs of an increasingly connected world. Edge Computing offers a thorough but accessible overview of this cutting-edge technology. Beginning with the fundamentals of edge computing, including its history, key characteristics, and use cases, it describes the architecture and infrastructure of edge computing and the hardware that enables it. The book also explores edge intelligence, where artificial intelligence is integrated into edge computing to enable smaller, faster, and more autonomous decision-making. The result is an essential tool for any researcher looking to understand this increasingly ubiquitous method for processing data. Edge Computing readers will also find: Real-world applications and case studies drawn from industries including healthcare and urban developmentDetailed discussion of topics including latency, security, privacy, and scalabilityA concluding summary of key findings and a look forward at an evolving computing landscape Edge Computing is ideal for students, professionals, and enthusiasts looking to understand one of technology’s most exciting new paradigms.
Pharmaceutical Polymer Formulations and its Applications
by Raj K. Keservani Rajesh K. Kesharwani Eknath D. AhireThe book is an essential resource for anyone in the pharmaceutical field, as it provides in-depth insights into the versatile roles of polymers in controlled drug delivery, highlighting their critical applications in product innovation, development, and manufacturing. Pharmaceutical Polymer Formulations and Its Applications provides an overview of the applications of pharmaceutical polymers in the vast field of controlled drug delivery. Polymers have the potential for a range of uses in the design of pharmaceutical dosage forms. They can be used as suspending, emulsifying, binding, or flocculant agents, as well as adhesives and packaging and coating materials. They can be used to make gels, nanoparticles, microparticles, and various capsules. Polymers have played an indispensable role in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. This volume includes various polymers used in pharmacy based on their applications. The overviews focus on the use of pharmaceutical polymers for controlled drug delivery applications. Examples of pharmaceutical polymers and the principles of controlled drug delivery are outlined, and applications of polymers for controlled drug delivery are also discussed. Readers will find the book: Explores the latest tactics utilized for the application of polymers in the healthcare industry; Showcases the numerous innovations of polymers in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals; Provides essential elements for the conceptualization and comprehension of polymer products by highlighting their aspects and overcoming manufacturing, regulatory, and quality control obstacles. Audience The book will interest chemists and healthcare professionals interested in pharmaceutical innovation using polymers.
Taming the Heart (Crimson Ridge)
by Elliott RoseIn this steamy age-gap, forbidden-love cowboy romance for fans of Lyla Sage, Bailey Hannah, and Elsie Silver, a free spirit finds herself working for a former pro bull rider... who has secrets behind those ocean-deep eyes. Being hired by a ranch for the summer sounds picture-perfect, right? Except your new boss looks a whole lot like every fantasy and daydream you&’ve ever had come to life—oh, and he&’s already accidentally seen your favorite &‘toy&’. I&’ve always been the hyper-independent free spirit. Sage Maloney, the wild child. The eldest daughter, with my heart locked away safely out of sight. I had a summer of fun ahead of me. Only, I didn&’t count on a former pro bull rider to stride into my life. Beau Heartford. The much older cowboy with a mustache to go weak at the knees for. He&’s a whole package of temptation. Someone who lures me in with glimpses of what it might be like to let my guard down… to be taken care of. My married boss. Summer days rapidly turn scorching in this sleepy little town among the mountains. As the temperature continues to climb, we&’re both stuck fighting a mutual attraction we can&’t ignore. Sparks fly, and we really should be putting more distance between the two of us. In this scenario, more is at stake than just crossing a line between boss and employee. There&’s a wedding band on this cowboy&’s finger.
Creativity and Sociology: Doing Social Research with and on Artistic Sources (Classical and Contemporary Social Theory)
by Mariano Longo Matteo Jacopo Zaterini Corrado PunziCreativity and Sociology: Doing Social Research with and on Artistic Sources explores the relationship between artistic and sociological narratives, considering the ways in which artistic narratives in their different forms can be both subjects of sociological observation and tools for the sociological analysis of reality. Thematically divided into sections that focus on “doing sociology on art” ’ and “doing sociology with art”, it observes the major forms of art – including literature, music, theatre, painting, photography, cinematography, and interactive arts such as videogames – examining each as objects and instruments of sociological analysis: as narratives that can offer new perspectives on the world. Bringing together under a single epistemological framework area of research that frequently remains separate, or beyond sociological framing, this book will appeal to scholars of sociology, social theory, and social science methodology with interests in media and artistic narratives.
The Therapeutic School Approach: How to Embed Trauma-Informed, Attachment-Aware Practices to Improve Outcomes for All Children
by Shahana KnightThe Therapeutic School Approach offers teachers and school leaders a step-by-step guide to embedding a trauma-informed approach that is tangible, practical, and brings the underpinning science to life in a way that is relatable and relevant. Placing a keen focus on moving towards a more inclusive way of working, it advocates for a culture that puts wellbeing and mental health at the core of teaching and school life.This whole school approach gives readers the tools needed to support children when they are dysregulated by reframing ‘difficult’ behaviour and focusing on emotional intelligence and self-regulation strategies to help children flourish in school and beyond. The book evidences the ‘why’ behind the approach, exploring childhood trauma, attachment theory and stress, and explaining how these factors are impacting children today. It then introduces the ‘how’, looking in detail at trauma-informed responses, behaviour policies, relationships, and the power of the environment. Chapters leave the reader with a wealth of practical strategies, as well a full understanding of key theory so they can champion trauma-informed approaches in their work.With real life case studies and scenarios woven throughout, this empowering book challenges perspectives, raises awareness, and inspires the reader to re-evaluate the norm to make a true difference to the children in their care. It will be essential reading for primary school teachers, head teachers, SENCOs, and support staff who want to put children’s wellbeing at the core of their practice.
Cause and Explanation in Ancient Philosophy
by Daniel Vázquez Alberto RossThis volume offers an updated analysis of the use, meaning, and scope of the classical notion of aitia. It clarifies philosophical and philological questions about aitia and offers bold and innovative interpretations of this key concept of ancient philosophy.The numerous meanings and nuances of aitia remain difficult to grasp. Ancient philosophers use aitia to explain the existence and activity of substances, bodies, souls, or gods. Paradoxically, its own definition remains difficult to establish. This book reconstructs some of the most important uses, variants, and scopes of the term aitia within different philosophical perspectives in antiquity, including early Greek philosophy, Plato, Aristotle, Stoicism, and Islamic philosophy. The chapters analyze metaphysical aspects, epistemological issues, and logical implications of aitia. They engage with the most relevant critical literature generated in several modern languages. In doing so, they offer an inclusive and overarching re-evaluation of our assumptions about causation and explanation in ancient philosophy.Cause and Explanation in Ancient Philosophy will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working on Pre-Socratic philosophy, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophy, late antiquity, and medieval philosophy.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International license.
Why Vulnerability Still Matters: The Politics of Disaster Risk Creation (Routledge Studies in Hazards, Disaster Risk and Climate Change)
by Greg Bankoff Dorothea HilhorstWe think vulnerability still matters when considering how people are put at risk from hazards and this book shows why in a series of thematic chapters and case studies written by eminent disaster studies scholars that deal with the politics of disaster risk creation: precarity, conflict, and climate change.The chapters highlight different aspects of vulnerability and disaster risk creation, placing the stress rightly on what causes disasters and explaining the politics of how they are created through a combination of human interference with natural processes, the social production of vulnerability, and the neglect of response capacities. Importantly, too, the book provides a platform for many of those most prominently involved in launching disaster studies as a social discipline to reflect on developments over the past 50 years and to comment on current trends.The interdisciplinary and historical perspective that this book provides will appeal to scholars and practitioners at both the national and international level seeking to study, develop, and support effective social protection strategies to prevent or mitigate the effects of hazards on vulnerable populations. It will also prove an invaluable reference work for students and all those interested in the future safety of the world we live in.
South-Western Federal Taxation: Comprehensive Volume, 2026 Edition
by Annette Nellen David M. Maloney James C. Young Mark B. Persellin Andrew D. Cuccia Sharon S. Lassar Bradrick M. CripeYoung/Persellin/Nellen/Cuccia/Maloney/Lassar/Cripe’s SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2026: COMPREHENSIVE, 49th Edition, introduces today's most recent tax laws as well as the critical underlying concepts and policies. The text explains the taxation of individuals and corporations as well as the tax treatment of income earned by flow-through entities, including partnerships, S corporations and estates and trusts. Up-to-date coverage highlights the latest 2025 tax laws and reforms. Current examples, updated summaries and recent tax scenarios clarify concepts and sharpen critical-thinking, writing and research skills. Sample C.P.A. questions from Becker C.P.A. Exam Review also prepare students for the current exam. This edition also provides online access to Intuit® ProConnect tax software, Checkpoint® Edge (Student Edition) from Thomson Reuters and the online learning platform CNOWv2.
The Finishing School: A Novel
by Joanna GoodmanIn this suspenseful, provocative novel of friendship, secrets, and deceit, a successful writer returns to her elite Swiss boarding school to get to the bottom of a tragic accident that took place while she was a student twenty years earlier.How far would you go to uncover the truth?One spring night in 1998 the beautiful Cressida Strauss plunges from a fourth-floor balcony at the Lycée Internationale Suisse with catastrophic consequences. Loath to draw negative publicity to the school, a bastion of European wealth and glamour, officials quickly dismiss the incident as an accident, but questions remain: Was it a suicide attempt? Or was Cressida pushed? It was no secret that she had a selfish streak and had earned as many enemies as allies in her tenure at the school. For her best friend, scholarship student Kersti Kuusk, the lingering questions surrounding Cressida's fall continue to nag long after she leaves the Lycée.Kersti marries and becomes a bestselling writer, but never stops wondering about Cressida's obsession with the Helvetian Society—a secret club banned years before their arrival at the school—and a pair of its members who were expelled. When Kersti is invited as a guest to the Lycée's 100th Anniversary, she begins probing the cover-up, unearthing a frightening underbelly of lies and abuse at the prestigious establishment. And in one portentous moment, Kersti makes a decision that will connect her to Cressida forever and raise the stakes dangerously high in her own desire to solve the mystery and redeem her past.An unputdownable read as clever as it is compelling, The Finishing School offers a riveting glimpse into a privileged, rarefied world in which nothing is as it appears.
100 Plants That Heal: The Illustrated Herbarium of Medicinal Plants
by François Couplan Gérard DebuigneDiscover how to use common medicinal plants and natural beauty products for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide.Dig up the fascinating history of these plants, their active components and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence.Ordered alphabetically, the guide covers a huge range of common plants, including almond, blackcurrant, borage, caraway, chard, chicory, dandelion, fig, hazel, ivy, juniper, nettle, poppy, cornflower, cowslip, oak, walnut, eucalyptus, fennel, flax, nasturtium, heather, horse-chestnut, jasmine, lavender, leek, mint, oregano, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary, St. John’s-wort, watercress, thyme and yarrow.You’ll find suggested treatments for nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion, stress, sleep and more.At the end of the book, you’ll find a small practical guide for budding herbalists, featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show respect to nature and its “magical” healing powers. The healing properties referenced for each plant are fully explained and there’s a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is clear for complete beginners.This magnificent book will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.
God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved
by Sue Monk KiddThe New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees shares an inspiring account of her spiritual journey to discovering the love of God.In this insightful and inspiring memoir, Sue Monk Kidd remembers the beginnings of her spiritual journey, and explores what it means to be called on an adventure of faith—one in which we finally experience how deeply and wholly loved we are by God. God’s Joyful Surprise offers powerful insights about why devotion to God is more important than good works. Steeped in wisdom and written with poise and grace, Kidd’s words will encourage others along their own spiritual paths. Strands of humor and warmth woven throughout make it a joy to read from beginning to end.“Beautifully written . . . the message and challenge of the book is profound. . . . This book will awaken your longing and set you off on your own spiritual journey.” —Today’s Christian Woman“A joy to read from beginning to end.” —Virtue Magazine
On the Loom: A Modern Weaver's Guide
by Maryanne MoodieThe textile artist and author brings the ancient art of weaving into the modern day in this illustrated guide featuring step-by-step tutorials.In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie teaches the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on essential stitches and tools. Along with twenty-four fashion and home projects, she also teaches you how to make your own looms.Organized by loom type—circular, rectangular, and even found objects—the projects featured in this volume draw on the inspiration of vintage textiles to offer lush, bohemian, and uniquely modern results. On the Loom is the ultimate resource for this versatile medium, with expert tips on choosing the right materials and colors to create vintage-inspired projects with a modern twist.
Backward Glance
by Robyn CarrAvailable on its own for the first time: a second-chance romance from the #1 bestselling author of the Virgin River books—now a Netflix original series.Leigh Brackon is back home to look after her “ailing” mother. But she suspects maternal meddling when she finds her old flame John McElroy knee-deep in landscaping in her mom’s backyard. Leigh and John’s summer affair five years ago ended badly, and they’re both leery of relationships after their own failed marriages. But John has always been drawn to Leigh, even though the handyman doubts he’s good enough for the brilliant scientist and her twin boys. And Leigh has a secret that could change everything. Could they possibly have a real chance this time around?With a little help from the neighborhood matchmakers, they might see that it isn’t too late to find a way forward together.Originally published May 2001 in the Silhouette anthology To Mother with Love and November 2014 in the MIRA anthology ‘Tis the Season.Praise for Robyn Carr and her novels“For great storytelling and beautifully drawn characters, enter the world of Robyn Carr.” —Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times–bestselling author“The Virgin River books are so compelling—I connected instantly with the characters and just wanted more and more and more.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“No one can do small-town life like Carr.” —RT Book Reviews
Body Love Every Day: Choose Your Life-Changing 21-Day Path to Food Freedom (The Body Love Series)
by Kelly LeVequeForewords by Emmy Rossum and Jennifer GarnerDitch cravings and love your lifestyle with this body-positive approach to health and wellnessIn her bestselling book Body Love, Kelly LeVeque shared how the Fab Four—protein, fat, fiber, and greens—can transform your health, your body, and your relationship with food. Now, in Body Love Every Day, Kelly gives you an action plan to adopt the Fab Four lifestyle in the way that’s right for you. For a tailored approach, she has created comprehensive 21-day plans for four different archetypal women:• The Girl on the Go wants a plan that’s flexible enough to work with her busy schedule. Kelly shares on-the-go hacks for when you’re out and about or traveling, delicious 15-minute meals, and simple strategies to stay balanced every day.• The Domestic Goddess is dedicated to building a healthy home through cooking with and using clean products. Kelly shows you how to elevate your cooking and home to healthier heights.• The Plant-Based Devotee wants to incorporate the Fab Four into her vegetarian or vegan diet. With over forty delectable plant-based recipes, Kelly gives you a plan to stay nourished and fueled while staying committed to your lifestyle.• The Red-Carpet Ready gal wants to look her best for her next big event. Rock your version of the red carpet with the same strategies Kelly uses with her A-list celebrity clients, including recipes to debloat and brighten skin, workouts to tighten and tone, and ideal eating windows to help boost results.Whether you’re one of these archetypes or a combination of them, Body Love Every Day provides a plan to help you achieve natural wellness for the body, mind, and soul. You’ll find recipes and nutrition information for every meal, exercise and movement for every day, stress management and energy recharge for nights and weekends, and emotional support to get you through the inevitable tough times. Whether you’re looking to live healthier or drop a jean size, boost your fitness or just feel better, Body Love Every Day is your guide to success.
Winter in Thrush Green (Thrush Green Series)
by Miss ReadA retired bachelor’s arrival brings changes to a Cotswolds village: “There is never a dull moment in Thrush Green.” —The New York Times Book ReviewDistinguished bachelor Harold Shoosmith has retired to the English village of Thrush Green. But while he plans to enter a peaceful new stage of life, his arrival stirs ripples of excitement in the small community. Before he knows it, he’s enmeshed in village politics and involved in the private lives of his neighbors—and his friendship with the village rector, a lonely widower, will be the catalyst for a surprising transformation . . . “If you’ve ever enjoyed a visit to Mitford, you’ll relish a visit to Thrush Green.” —Jan Karon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Mitford novels “Miss Read’s novels are sheer delight.” —Chicago Tribune“What you will find in the novels of Miss Read is an aura of warm happiness.” —The Columbus Dispatch
River of Darkness: Francisco Orellana and the Deadly First Voyage through the Amazon
by Buddy LevyThe acclaimed author of Labyrinth of Ice charts the legendary sixteenth-century adventurer’s death-defying navigation of the Amazon River.In 1541, Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Pizarro and his lieutenant Francisco Orellana searched for La Canela, South America’s rumored Land of Cinnamon, and the fabled El Dorado, “the golden man.” Quickly, the enormous expedition of mercenaries, enslaved natives, horses, and hunting dogs were decimated through disease, starvation, and attacks in the jungle. Hopelessly lost in the swampy labyrinth, Pizarro and Orellana made the fateful decision to separate. While Pizarro eventually returned home in rags, Orellana and fifty-seven men continued into the unknown reaches of the mighty Amazon jungle and river. Theirs would be the greater glory.Interweaving historical accounts with newly uncovered details, Levy reconstructs Orellana’s journey as the first European to navigate the world’s largest river. Every twist and turn of the powerful Amazon holds new wonders and the risk of death.Levy gives a long-overdue account of the Amazon’s people—some offering sustenance and guidance, others hostile, subjecting the invaders to gauntlets of unremitting attacks and signs of terrifying rituals.Violent and beautiful, noble and tragic, River of Darkness is riveting history and breathtaking adventure that will sweep readers on a voyage unlike any other.Praise for Buddy Levy and River of Darkness“In River of Darkness, Buddy Levy recounts Orellana’s headlong dash down the Amazon. Like Mr. Levy’s last book, Conquistador, about the conquest of Mexico, River of Darkness presents a fast-moving tale of triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds. . . . Though impromptu, the expedition was one of the most amazing adventures of all time.” —Wall Street Journal“An exciting, well-plotted excursion down the Amazon River with the early Spanish conquistador. . . . [A] richly textured account of the rogue, rebel and visionary whose discovery still resonates today.” —Kirkus Reviews“A rollicking adventure . . . Levy successfully conveys the Amazon’s power and majesty, while shedding light on the futility of humanity’s attempt to tame it.” —The A.V. Club
Polymer Clay for Beginners: Inspiration, Techniques, and Simple Step-by-Step Projects for Making Art with Polymer Clay
by Emily ChenStart making beautiful art with this step-by-step guide to making trinkets, animals, plants, and more using this fun, easy, and kiln-free craft.Polymer Clay for Beginners introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to the versatile, accessible polymer clay medium. Because polymer clay does not require the use of a kiln and needs only baking in the oven, it is an easy, approachable art form for even the most inexperienced artist to learn, as well as kids, families, teachers, and anyone else looking for a fun, boredom-busting hobby or craft.Professional artist and owner of Cat Bear Express, Emily Chen, demonstrates how to make adorable animal figurines, flowers, cookies, cakes, beads, and more through easy step-by-step projects. Each project features colorful, styled photographs demonstrating how finished pieces can be used, displayed, and gifted. A comprehensive tools and materials section and detailed information on techniques, baking, and glazing guide artists in their quest to become polymer clay pros.A modern approach to sculpture art, polymer clay is the perfect choice for beginners and crafting enthusiasts.The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including embroidery and papier-mache.