"Drawing from many sources of inspiration--from her home base of Toronto and her German heritage, to her travels around the world--Jennifer's varied influences come together in this thoughtful, cohesive collection. The book is organized by season, with an additional year-round chapter for anytime favorites: try the Cinnamon and Sumac Sautâeed Brussels Sprouts in spring; the Rose Harissa Lamb Chops with Chili Fregola for a flavorful summer dinner; a hearty autumn Spinach Spèatzle with Sautâeed Onions and Gruyáere; a winter Mincemeat Tart with Citrus Cráeme Anglaise; or the Detroit-Style Skillet Pizza any month the craving hits."--
This young adult adaptation of acclaimed geochemist and geobiologist Hope Jahren's highly respected nonfiction work is the perfect book for those interested in learning about climate change and how they can contribute to creating a more sustainable future.Hope Jahren illuminates the science behind key inventions, clarifying how electricity, large-scale farming, and automobiles have both helped and harmed our world. She explains the current and projected consequences of unchecked global warming, from superstorms to rising sea levels, resulting from the unprecedented amounts of greenhouse gases being released into our atmosphere. The links between human consumption habits and our endangered existence are very real. Still, Jahren maintains that our ever-broadening science-based knowledge can help us counter these effects. The eye-opening information in The Story of More will help readers understand the path needed. If we collectively make informed choices now, Jahren reassures, our future can be as bright as we imagine it can be.
"A fast-paced look at the corporate dysfunction--the ruthless cost-cutting, toxic workplaces, and cutthroat management--that contributed to one of the worst tragedies in modern aviation Boeing is a century-old titan of American industry. The largest exporter in the US, it played a central role in the early days of commercial flight, World War II bombing missions, and moon landings. It remains a linchpin in the awesome routine of air travel today. But the two crashes of its 737 MAX 8, in 2018 and 2019, exposed a shocking pattern of malfeasance, leading to the biggest crisis in the company's history. How did things go so horribly wrong at Boeing? Flying Blind is the definitive exposâe of a corporate scandal that has transfixed the world. It reveals how a broken corporate culture paved the way for disaster, losses that were altogether avoidable. Drawing from aviation insiders, as well as exclusive interviews with senior Boeing staff, past and present, it shows how in its race to beat Airbus, Boeing skimped on testing, outsourced critical software to unreliable third-parties, and convinced regulators to put planes into service without properly equipping pilots to fly them. In the chill that it cast over its workplace, it offers a parable for a corporate America that puts the interests of shareholders over customers, employees, and communities. This is a searing account of how a once-iconic company fell prey to a win-at-all-costs mentality, destabilizing an industry and needlessly sacrificing 350 lives"--
"From the best-selling author of The Invention of Nature comes an exhilarating story about a remarkable group of young rebels-poets, novelists, philosophers-who, through their epic quarrels, passionate love stories, heartbreaking grief, and radical ideas launched Romanticism onto the world stage, inspiring some of the greatest thinkers of the time. When did we begin to be as self-centered as we are today? At what point did we expect to have the right to determine our own lives? When did we first ask the question, How can I be free? It all began in a quiet university town in Germany in the 1790s, when a group of playwrights, poets, and writers put the self at center stage in their thinking, their writing, and their lives. This brilliant circle included the famous poets Goethe, Schiller, and Novalis; the visionary philosophers Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel; the contentious Schlegel brothers; and, in a wonderful cameo, Alexander von Humboldt. And at the heart of this group was the formidable Caroline Schlegel, who sparked their dazzling conversations about the self, nature, identity, and freedom. The French revolutionaries may have changed the political landscape of Europe, but the young Romantics incited a revolution of the mind that transformed our world forever. We are still empowered by their daring leap into the self, and by their radical notions of the creative potential of the individual, the highest aspirations of art and science, the unity of nature, and the true meaning of freedom. We also still walk the same tightrope between meaningful self-fulfillment and destructive narcissism, between the rights of the individual and our responsibilities toward our community and future generations. At the heart of this inspiring book is the extremely modern tension between the dangers of selfishness and the thrilling possibilities of free will"--
Filled with wickedly fun imagery of the most iconic Disney Villains and sidekicks, this entry into the popular Art of Coloring series is the perfect adult coloring book for Halloween and all year round.What would Disney's most beloved films be without their nefarious villains? Create your own devious fun by coloring your way through numerous portraits and patterns inspired by Disney's most infamous evildoers and their sidekicks. Filled with imagery of memorable characters from across Disney's animated films--from Maleficent and Cruella, to Scar and Dr. Facilier, and beyond--these pages are sure to provide hours of villainous fun. Collect the entire Art of Coloring series!Art of Coloring: Hocus PocusArt of Coloring: Golden GirlsArt of Coloring: Walt Disney WorldArt of Coloring: Maps of the Disney Parks - 36 Postcards to Inspire CreativityArt of Coloring: Poster Art of the Disney Parks - 36 Postcards to Inspire CreativityArt of Coloring: Mickey & MinnieArt of Coloring: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before ChristmasArt of Coloring: MuppetsArt of Coloring: Beauty and the BeastArt of Coloring: Disney AnimalsArt of Coloring: Disney PrincessArt of Coloring: Disney FrozenArt of Coloring: Star WarsArt of Coloring: Descendants 2 A Wickedly Cool Coloring Book
It's been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband became involved with another woman, she did everything she could to save their marriage, to no avail. Their two daughters continue to stand by Julia in the wake of their father's behavior--and they've had a tough time getting along with the "other woman" who became their stepmother. Distraught after selling the family home, Julia moves into a condominium complex that offers the warmth and charm of a fresh start. Now, having settled into her new community and sold her successful interior design business, she's embraced a fulfilling new life, one that doesn't seem to need a man in it. Her beloved father's trusty saying is ringing truer than ever: It's better this way. But when Julia meets a handsome new resident in the building's exercise room, she can't help but be drawn to him. Heath Johnson is a welcome change from the men she's encountered on the occasional--mostly disastrous--dates her sister has eagerly planned for her over the years. As she and Heath, a divorcâe himself, begin to grow close, their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love. However, they soon realize that combining families proves to be a challenge, even though their four children are adults. When a dramatic revelation threatens the happiness they've found, Julia and Heath must reconcile their love for their children with their love for each other. If they can't, their bright future together may be nothing but a dream.
Discover the wonder of trees—one of the most essential life forms on the planet—in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars.Trees are fascinating: The oldest living organism on Earth is a tree, and forest biomes cover one-third of the Earth’s surface. Trees provide fruit, spices, nuts, timber, shade, habitats, and oxygen, as well as absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They can tap into fungal networks in the soil to care for each other by trading water and nutrients and to warn one another of drought and disease.In Trees: An Illustrated Celebration, celebrated artist and author Kelsey Oseid shows us just how vital trees are to the health and beauty of our planet. Her striking naturalistic art is accompanied by fun scientific facts: Some trees have thinner root hairs than human hairs; tree rings provide important information on supernovae and climate change; and you can identify many trees from their leaf shape alone. The world's most stunning, strange, and noteworthy trees—from mangroves and redwoods to baobabs and dragon trees—come to life in Oseid's elegant and playful style.Filled with captivating information and vivid, colorful illustrations, Trees: An Illustrated Celebration will delight and inspire nature lovers of all ages.
"Name it and tame it" with this guided journal designed to help you identify your emotions--a simple yet powerful tool for mindful living.One of the most important aspects of mindfulness is being able to describe-and put a name to-what you are feeling right now. Studies show that if you can notice and name your feelings, you will be calmer, less stressed, and happier. Describing how you are feeling might seem like an easy thing to do, but in fact, many of us have trouble finding the words to describe how we are feeling, and resort instead to vague labels like "fine," "okay," or "meh." Some people might have seen a "feelings wheel," which lists the major categories, such as anger, disgust, fear, happiness, and sadness, but those are very broad and do not capture the specificity of the feelings that most of us experience every day. This unique journal solves the problem by providing a comprehensive and easy-to-use list of more than 800 feelings, emotions, sensations to help you figure out exactly what you are feeling at any moment. Since feelings often are first felt in the body, you can begin with the list of physical sensations or move right into the list feelings, which range from simple to subtle to complicated. Once you have chosen the words to describe your feelings, turn to the thoughtful prompts that invite you to explore why you may be feeling a certain way, and write it all down. The intensity of a feeling, the duration of a feeling, the context in which the feeling came about--prompts for each of these factors help us understand why we feel something and give us the emotional awareness to be able to cope with these feelings. The result of noticing, naming, and understanding? A calmer, more mindful state of being.
From the world’s most beloved tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, comes an interactive workbook for imagining, creating, and capturing on paper your own epic characters and adventurers.For young players just discovering the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons, designing their own characters can be exciting yet intimidating. Characters & Quests is a space for capturing thoughts, brainstorms, and sketches all in one place! Inside you'll find:• Easy-to-choose character-building guides with characteristics to check off, such as race, class, background, and personality• Space to describe your adventuring party’s characters and how they interact with others• Guided pages for sketching characters and maps• Questions and tips on how to prepare for different adventures and battles• Prompts for writing about epic D&D sessions with friendsFrom developing a character’s attributes to strategizing battle tactics with your party to keeping notes from your campaign interactions, this is the ultimate workbook for budding worldbuilders.
"A collection of short fiction on the subject of books and libraries, by great writers from the past two centuries"--
The inhabitants of Busytown prepare for Christmas in this collection of stories, songs, and holiday activities.
"I'll do it! I'll become your thrall! A crossdressing girl and an otaku vampire find themselves entangled in a dangerous relationship. Don't miss this heart-pounding romance from the award-winning Ema Toyama, perfect for fans of Crimson Spell, Black Bird, and He's My Only Vampire! Mito is ecstatic to finally be engaged to Ruka, but life has only gotten more complicated. After all, Ruka will take his place as the Lord of Vampires once he marries Mito--and his enemies are determined not to let that happen! In fact, Ruka's secret brother, Ruzâe, has been ordered to break up the happy couple. But now that he has spent time with Mito, his own growing feelings--and a precious memory from the past--have given him a personal motivation to steal Mito away. Will Mito and Ruka's love survive, or will she be swept off her feet by this cunning new suitor?!" --
"Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised ... and curious. Their parents are all clear on one point-not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious-and dark-their family's past is. The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over-and this summer, the cousins will learn everything"--
"When he graduated from Harvard Medical School, Jim O'Connell was asked by the medical school Dean to spend one year setting up a program to care for the homeless population in Boston. It became Jim O'Connell's life calling, to help people known as "rough sleepers." For the past three decades, Dr. O'Connell has run the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, which he helped to create. Affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, the program includes clinics and a van on which Dr O'Connell and his staff ride through the Boston streets at night, offering outreach of medical care, socks, soup, and friendship to a marginalized community"--
A retired surgeon living in London, Dr. K, prepares for a visit from his estranged daughter to whom he wants to make a confession and reflects on his past and the high price he paid to walk the perilous path of lifelong ambition.
"An illustrated history of Dungeons & Dragons' beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and creators who brought it to life"--
"In the secluded town of Amity Falls, Ellerie has a chance to have her secret wishes come true, but there is a price to pay in this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin."--
"When Frank, an amoral young drifter, gets thrown off a hay truck in the California desert, he ends up at a diner run by Cora and her inconvenient husband, Nick. This chance meeting puts them all on a sure path to perdition. First published in 1934 and banned in Boston for its explosive mixture of violence and eroticism, The Postman Always Rings Twice is a classic of the roman noir. It established James M. Cain as a major novelist with an unsparing vision of America's bleak underside and was acknowledged by Albert Camus as the model for The Stranger." -- provided by publisher.
"The battle against the Demon Lord Clayman has come to an end. The leaders of Tempest, Eurazania, and the City of the Forgotten Dragon are busy dealing with the aftermath when they receive troubling news from Claire of Fulbrosia. Frey and Carrion have both formed an alliance with Milim Nava. With the trinity and their respective homelands united, the three warrioresses must adapt to the world that is changing around them whilst under the veils of this new threat."--
"Nagatoro and Senpai are off to Kyoto for their school trip! They'll enjoy the culture, food, and history of Japan's ancient capital, but when night falls, Nagatoro and her girlfriends engage in the time-honored tradition of girls' talk! And while the girls spill the tea on their romantic exploits, Nagatoro reveals that she has a plan to jumpstart her relationship with Senpai on their next outing. But knowing Nagatoro, her scheme may end up putting Senpai between a rock and a hard place..."--
"D, a monster, and Hibiki Sakurama, a Ranger, have found a mutual goal in ending the war...one way or another! Hibiki is determined to reform the Ranger Force from the outside, and D vows to crush it from the inside. To that end, he has once again infiltrated the Ranger Force by swapping places with Hibiki, but the real hardship is only beginning. If he wants a shot at the Dragon Keepers, D must first pass the Ranger training to move up the ranks. Yet, with the sudden visit of Hibiki's sister and the discovery of a mysterious monster hiding in his closet, how will D manage to keep his identity hidden?"--
"Tucked among the ancient pines of the Ardeep Forest hides the Emerald Enclave, an order of warriors tasked with preserving the natural world. They fight to maintain balance between the forces of the wild and civilization, and in doing so, protect the sanctity of each. Among their order, Doric begins to find power in her differences. But not all her fellow initiates are so capable of new growth, and as her training continues, Doric is forced to confront the very beliefs that brought her into the Enclave's fold"--
"Prince" meets prince in this offbeat high school romance, where two picture-perfect teens must see past appearances to understand what being in love really means. Don't miss out on another unique offering from the author of Daytime Shooting Star, perfect for fans of Horimiya and Ouran High School Host Club. Yoi Takiguchi's long legs, deep voice, and handsome face are the perfect recipe for an attractive guy--until people realize she is, in fact, a girl. Dubbed a "prince" by her peers since childhood, Yoi has all but given up on being seen as anything else. That is, until she bumps into Ichimura-sempai, the school's other prince (who's a he) and gets a taste of what it feels like to be seen for her true self. The story of the two high school princes starts here!" --
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