The Farmers Market Cookbook - by Julia Shanks & Brett Grohsgal (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 336Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: SeasonalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: New Society PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Julia Shanks & Brett GrohsgalLanguage: English About the Book The Farmers Market Cookbook celebrates small farmers and their labors of love. Packed with produce descriptions, storage tips, preparation techniques, and hundreds of simple but mouthwatering recipes, this guide to seasonal eating unlocks the mysteries of Farmers' Market foods and your CSA box. Book Synopsis Unlock the mysteries of your Farmers Market and CSA box with this guide to eating and preserving local, seasonal foods Farmers' Markets and CSAs are among the best places to find high-quality, diverse, and exciting vegetables and fruits. But the rich array of unusual varieties can be confusing and overwhelming. From detailed produce descriptions to storage tips, preparation techniques, and over two hundred flavorful recipes, The Farmers' Market Cookbook has the answer to every prospective locavore's perennial question, What do I do with this ? Featuring a range of traditional favorites alongside innovative creations showcasing the stunning flavors of heirloom fruits and vegetables, this guide to seasonal eating will help you engage your powers of creativity, learning, and experimentation. Recipes include: Garlic scape vichyssoise Potato fennel risotto Beef roulade with cilantro mojo Cantaloupe salsa Eating locally cultivates appreciation for those who grow our food. Full of practical insights from field to fork, The Farmers' Market Cookbook celebrates the small farmer's labor of love with recipes that showcase every crop at its best--essential reading for anyone who wants to appreciate fresh food at its best. Julia Shanks has honed her culinary talents working in restaurants around the country, developing a taste for fresh, local and seasonal foods. She consults with restaurants, farms and food producers, helping them maximize profits and streamline revenues through sustainable business practices. Brett Grohsgal worked as everything from line cook to executive chef while developing and sharing his appreciation for artisanal, seasonal foods. Now he runs Even' Star Organic Farm, growing and harvesting crops year-round for restaurants, grocery stores, universities, farmers markets, and the farm's own successful CSA. From the Back Cover Unlock the culinary mysteries of your farmers market and CSA box The Farmers Market Cookbook's advice is clear and instructive, its recipes delicious and, most importantly, manageable. Along with all those wonderful fruits and vegetables, this book belongs in your market tote. -- ADAM RAPOPORT, editor in chief, Bon Appétit We're increasingly interested in eating locally sourced, seasonal foods, in season, when crops really shine. Farmers markets and community supported agriculture (CSAs) are among the best places to find high-quality, diverse, exciting fruits and vegetables, and eating locally and seasonally cultivates appreciation for those who grow our food. Full of practical insights from field to fork, The Farmers Market Cookbook is a celebration of the small farmer's labor of love, showing off every crop at its best. With detailed produce descriptions, storage tips, and preparation techniques, The Farmers Market Cookbook features over 200 simple and delicious recipes ranging from traditional favorites to innovative creations. The Farmers Market Cookbook will help you engage your powers of creativity, learning, and experimentation -- it's the answer to every locavore's perennial question ... What do I do with this ? A book of imaginative and simple recipes for an abundance of vegetables and fruits. -- The Boston Globe Just leafing through will inspire you to head out to your local farmers market and start cooking. -- TARYN PLUMB, Taste of the Seacoast JULIA SHANKS is a chef and serial entrepreneur. As a chef, she worked in restaurants around the country includingRestaurant Nora in Washington, DC and Chez Henri in Cambridge, developing a taste for fresh, local, and seasonal foods. Today, Julia consults with restaurants, farms, and food producers, helping them maximize profits and streamline revenues. In her tiny urban garden in Cambridge, MA, she harvests vegetables seven months out of the year. BRETT GROHSGAL has been the chef in nine establishments and cooked in seven others, from New England to Louisiana to California and at sea, and over a twenty-year period. Today, Brett manages Even' Star Organic Farm for great foods, reliable harvests, and for respectful environmental stewardship. Even' Star remains committed to the ideal that life is too short, and farm life too arduous, to ever grow or eat boring foods. About the Author Julia Shanks is a chef, serial entrepreneur and certified pilot whose passion for food preparation began when she was 12 years old and determined to bake, grill and steam her way through the complete set of Time-Life Cookbooks. In her later years, she honed her culinary talents working in restaurants around the country, developing a taste for fresh, local and seasonal foods. Today, Julia consults with restaurants, farms and food producers, helping them maximize profits and streamline revenues. In her tiny, urban garden in Cambridge, MA, she harvests vegetables seven months out of the year. Brett Grohsgal has dedicated himself to delighting tastebuds from New England to California, working as everything from line cook to executive chef, while developing and sharing his appreciation for artisanal, seasonal foods. As his passion for cooking evolved he began growing his own produce, and in 1996 he and his wife established Even' Star Organic Farm. Even' Star focuses on harvesting crops year-round for restaurants, grocery stores, universities, farmers markets, and the Grohsgals' own successful CSA, while adhering to the highest standards of responsible environmental stewardship. "Life is too short, and farm life too arduous, to ever grow or eat boring foods."
Mandala coloring book - by Liviu Paraschiv C (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 82Genre: GamesSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Liviu Paraschiv C.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Liviu Paraschiv CLanguage: English Book Synopsis 40 Coloring Mandalas YOGA, repetitive designs of a mandala is often recommended as therapy to help you relax and relieve stress. Ease your stress with each colored mandalas. Coloring original Mandalas is among the most popular adult coloring books. Every mandalas will help you clear and relax your mind and sharpen your creativity. This is the best quality book to color for men, women, and kids alike.You will Love this Mandalas Coloring Book - YOGA. It offers: Stress Relieving Designs that are Great for Relaxation. Beautiful Artwork and Designs. High Resolution Printing. Single-sided Pages. Suitable for All Skill Levels.A Great Gift.
Magic, Science, and Religion in Early Modern Europe - (New Approaches to the History of Science and Medicine) by Mark A Waddell (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 300Genre: TechnologySub-Genre: HistorySeries Title: New Approaches to the History of Science and MedicineFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Mark A WaddellLanguage: English About the Book An accessible new exploration of the vibrant world of early modern Europe through a focus on magic, science, and religion. Book Synopsis From the recovery of ancient ritual magic at the height of the Renaissance to the ignominious demise of alchemy at the dawn of the Enlightenment, Mark A. Waddell explores the rich and complex ways that premodern people made sense of their world. He describes a time when witches flew through the dark of night to feast on the flesh of unbaptized infants, magicians conversed with angels or struck pacts with demons, and astrologers cast the horoscopes of royalty. Ground-breaking discoveries changed the way that people understood the universe while, in laboratories and coffee houses, philosophers discussed how to reconcile the scientific method with the veneration of God. This engaging, illustrated new study introduces readers to the vibrant history behind the emergence of the modern world. Review Quotes 'An enchanting, yet eminently accessible, tour of the magical and mysterious in European thought from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. The real wizardry is how Waddell masterfully explains the uniqueness of early modern views of magic, religion and nature, while emphasizing the profound links between this past and our present.' Matthew James Crawford, Kent State University'Waddell provides a superb review of the intersections among belief systems and underlines the great extent to which they determined early modern lived experience. Magic, Science and Religion in Early Modern Europe is deftly written and invites the reader to imagine as well as learn, to engage curiosity and passion as well as intellect. It is a triumph in the genre.' Allison Kavey, CUNY John Jay College and CUNY Graduate Center
Faith to Finish - by Roosevelt Douglas (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 104Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: LegalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BookbabyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Roosevelt DouglasLanguage: English About the Book The story of one person's life. The ups and downs, the good and bad. Book Synopsis The story of the ups and downs of a person's life over 10 to 15 years. About the Author Roosevelt Douglas, a Veteran has been a Claims Adjuster, investigator and surrounded by a number legal minds. Retired for over 20 years of being around the Court system, he got the idea to write a fictional story. Faith to Finish.
Somebody's Baby - 2nd Edition by Donna Alward (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 288Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: RomanceFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Donna AlwardAge Range: AdultBook theme: ContemporaryAuthor: Donna AlwardLanguage: English Book Synopsis An adorable mutt and heartwarming characters captivate readers in this third installment in Donna Alward's Darling, VT series.When town social media maven Oaklee Collier accidentally hits a stray dog on her way home from a bridal shower, there's only one person she can turn to: Rory Gallagher, town vet and her big brother's best friend. Rory patches up the pup, but it's his next suggestion that puts Oaklee off her stride--that she foster the dog through his recovery before putting him up for adoption. Oaklee resists at first; she isn't into commitments of any kind, especially since she was left at the altar during a secret elopement. But how can she see the dog be sent to the shelter? And how can she resist the sexy Rory, the boy she had a crush on for years?Rory Gallagher knows he should be hands off where Oaklee is concerned. She's his best friend's little sister, and it's his job to look out for her - not try to get her into bed! Both of them fight their attraction, but when Oaklee faces heartbreak, their resistance weakens. Suddenly attraction turns into something much deeper, and unless Rory can come clean with Oaklee about his past, their future together is at risk.
Akayama Danjay - by Ted Tinker (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 494Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Visionary & MetaphysicalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BookbabyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ted TinkerLanguage: English About the Book Akayama DanJay is political satire and a psychedelic sci-fi remix of Epic Christian Poetry. The book focuses on three main characters. Professor Akayama pilots her giant space-robot which wields Heaven and Earth like a buzzsaw. Dan studies manga and religion on the Islands of Sheridan, where monks worship birds and eat centipedes to visit the afterlife. Jay travelogues the relationship between the two like Carlos Castaneda visiting The Naked Lunch. Book Synopsis Akayama DanJay is political satire and a psychedelic sci-fi remix of Epic Christian Poetry. The book focuses on three main characters. Professor Akayama pilots her giant space-robot which wields Heaven and Earth like a buzzsaw. Dan studies manga and religion on the Islands of Sheridan, where monks worship birds and eat centipedes to visit the afterlife. Jay travelogues the relationship between the two like Carlos Castaneda visiting The Naked Lunch. This book is filled with fascinating concepts and ideas that reflect on religion, dystopian futures, philosophy, and science fiction. When reading this book, you will be challenged by complexities that evoke existential thought and deep moral questions. Key topics include death and life, destruction and recreation, and crises of identity and sexuality. This is a must read for anyone looking for a metaphysical novel filled with satire that commentates on life's profound concepts and abstractions. About the Author Ted Tinker is a squid. On his YouTube channel Thinkstr, he describes the relationship between fiction, religion, formal logic, machine learning, and philosophy. He's the only mathematician at UC Santa Barbara to win the literature-department's Most Excellent Prose award, and he's won it twice. He doesn't see a difference between words and numbers; to a squid, it's all just ash.
Art on the Edge of the Boreal Forest - by Lee Frelich & Gerald Niemi (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 124Genre: NatureSub-Genre: Endangered SpeciesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: BookbabyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lee Frelich & Gerald NiemiLanguage: English About the Book Beginning in 2010, a group of Minnesota botanical artists applied their skills and knowledge to create a visual archival record of Minnesota's threatened boreal forest. This collection is important because the ecology of the boreal forest is undergoing slow and silent but significant change due to disturbances caused by fire, invasive insects and stressful climate conditions. Lee Frelich, Ph.D., director of the Center for Forest Ecology consulted with the artists to identify the trees and understory plants at risk in Minnesota's boreal forest. Frelich identified 10 trees most at risk in northeastern Minnesota are the iconic Balsam Fir, White Spruce, and Balsam Poplar followed by Red Pine, Black Spruce, Jack Pine, then Quaking Aspen, Tamarack, Paper Birch and possibly Black Ash. In 2011 two more distinguished consultants joined the project: Gerald J. Niemi, Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology, University of Minnesota-Duluth, and Jana Albers, DNR Forest Health Specialist. Niemi prepared a list of boreal forest birds and birds that will migrate north, and Albers a list of native and exotic insects associated with the boreal forest, and the collection expanded to include them. This book catalogs 83 of the original renderings of trees, birds and insects. Book Synopsis Beginning in 2010, a group of Minnesota botanical artists applied their skills and knowledge to create a visual archival record of Minnesota's threatened boreal forest. This collection is important because the ecology of the boreal forest is undergoing slow and silent but significant change due to disturbances caused by fire, invasive insects and stressful climate conditions. Lee Frelich, Ph.D., director of the Center for Forest Ecology consulted with the artists to identify the trees and understory plants at risk in Minnesota's boreal forest. Frelich identified 10 trees most at risk in northeastern Minnesota are the iconic Balsam Fir, White Spruce, and Balsam Poplar followed by Red Pine, Black Spruce, Jack Pine, then Quaking Aspen, Tamarack, Paper Birch and possibly Black Ash. In 2011 two more distinguished consultants joined the project: Gerald J. Niemi, Ph.D. and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology, University of Minnesota-Duluth, and Jana Albers, DNR Forest Health Specialist. Niemi prepared a list of boreal forest birds and birds that will migrate north, and Albers a list of native and exotic insects associated with the boreal forest, and the collection expanded to include them.The project started with artists researching their subjects in books, online and in the forests of Minnesota. The forests included the Northshore of Lake Superior, Itasca and William O'Brian State parks, the University of Minnesota's Landscape Arboretum and Sigurd Olson's Listening Point near Ely to study and sketch the trees and understory plants. This book catalogs 83 of the original renderings of trees, birds and insects. About the Author Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology. Hereceived a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986.Frelich has authored more than 188 publications with 265 coauthors from 23 countries, including major works for Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. Heis listed among the top 1% of all scientists in the world in the Ecology and Environmentcategory by the Web of Science. His research has been featured in the news media 500 times, including such venues as The New York Times, Newsweek and Washington Post. Frelich hasprovided consulting services on forest management for the U.S. Army, Air Force, NationalForest Service, and National Park Service. Current research interests include large-scale fireand wind, earthworm invasion, and climate change in temperate and boreal forests. A retired Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota-Duluth(UM-D). He was formerly Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Water andthe Environment at the Natural Resources Research Institute at UM-D. He received hisPh.D. in Biology at Florida State University in 1983 and was a Fulbright scholar in Finlandin 1981. He has published over 160 peer-reviewed papers and over 130 technical reports andpopular articles. His research has focused on birds, Great Lakes ecosystems, conservation, climate change, ecotoxicology, and the sustainability in the use of natural resources. Vicki Barth, Wendy Brockman, Marj Davis, Kathleen Franzen, Nancy Gehrig, Debra Greenblatt, Julie Martinez, Mary Anne O'Malley, Kathi Reeves, Bruce Wils
Vermeer. the Complete Works. 40th Ed. - by Karl Sch"utz (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 434Genre: ArtSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: HardcoverPublisher: TaschenAge Range: AdultAuthor: Karl SchützLanguage: English About the Book Discover one of the most admired artists in history: Johannes Vermeer. Complete with crisp reproductions, details, and insightful essays, this monograph spans his entire repertoire, illuminating the artist's outstanding ability not only to bear witness to the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age, but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one... Book Synopsis Despite numbering at just 35, his works have prompted a New York Times best seller; a film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth; record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington, DC; and special crowd-control measures at the Mauritshuis, The Hague, where thousands flock to catch a glimpse of the enigmatic and enchanting Girl with a Pearl Earring, also known as the "Dutch Mona Lisa".In his lifetime, however, the fame of Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) barely extended beyond his native Delft and a small circle of patrons. After his death, his name was largely forgotten, except by a few Dutch art collectors and dealers. Outside of Holland, his works were even misattributed to other artists. It was not until the mid-19th century that Vermeer came to the attention of the international art world, which suddenly looked upon his narrative minutiae, meticulous textural detail, and majestic planes of light, spotted a genius, and never looked back.This 40th anniversary edition showcases the complete catalog of Vermeer's work, presenting the calm yet compelling scenes so treasured in galleries across Europe and the United States into one monograph of utmost reproduction quality. Crisp details and essays tracing Vermeer's career illuminate his remarkable ability not only to bear witness to the trends and trimmings of the Dutch Golden Age but also to encapsulate an entire story in just one transient gesture, expression, or look.About the seriesTASCHEN turns 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program--now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production. Review Quotes "A beautiful volume!"-- "The Financial Times"
Giraffes - (Zoo Animal Friends) by Amy Culliford (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 16Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: AnimalsSeries Title: Zoo Animal FriendsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Crabtree RootsAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: GiraffesAuthor: Amy CullifordLanguage: English About the Book "In this book, early readers will enjoy being introduced to giraffes! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about giraffes in nature while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"-- Book Synopsis In this book, early readers are introduced to giraffes! Using engaging and colorful photographs, simple text to build confidence, and exciting sight words, young readers will enjoy learning about giraffes in nature while practicing their reading skills. Each book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
The Ultimate LSU Tigers Trivia Book - by Ray Walker (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 138Genre: Sports + RecreationSub-Genre: FootballFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Hrp HouseAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ray WalkerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Do you think you're the ultimate superfan of the LSU Tigers?Do you have a friend who bleeds purple and gold for the LSU?Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite SEC school's football program?Even if these questions don't apply to you, The Ultimate LSU Tigers Trivia Book is the best book to teach you about the Louisiana State University Tigers, and their history. This trivia book is packed with interesting facts about the Tigers from cover to cover, taking you from the playing fields of the Bayou, to being drafted into the National Football League.In this book, you'll discover the answers to: - Who did LSU play for the last tie in SEC history?- Who holds the LSU record for career receptions?- Who did LSU beat for its first bowl win?- Who was the first LSU player to be drafted into the NFL? - Who is the winningest coach in LSU history?Whether you are an LSU fanatic, hungry for more information about the team, an SEC superfan craving knowledge about the teams in the conference, or just someone who enjoys learning new, interesting facts, this book is right up your alley. You will not be disappointed in discovering the world of the Louisiana State University Tigers, so just crack open the book, sit back, relax and enjoy the wave of knowledge.
Reflections on Being Your True Self in Any Situation - (Wise Inner Counselor) by Cheryl Lafferty Eckl (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 164Genre: Body + Mind + SpiritSub-Genre: GeneralSeries Title: Wise Inner CounselorFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Flying Crane PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Cheryl Lafferty EcklLanguage: English Book Synopsis Have you ever longed for a friend who knows all your secrets and loves you anyway?Such a friend already exists within you as the powerful voice of inner guidance, known as your Wise Inner Counselor or True Self.This inner guide holds you in deep affection and always tells you the truth because that is its nature. Your Wise Inner Counselor knows your authentic self and persistently urges you to be more trustworthy, more loving, more accomplished today than you were yesterday. It steadfastly points the way to your highest potential with faultless accuracy, and offers creative solutions that are uniquely applicable to you. When you accept the unfailing guidance of this voice of limitless creativity, love and compassion, it will skillfully guide you through a world dizzied by the accelerating pace of ever-changing events.In this innovative book, award-winning author, poetess, life transitions leader and inspirational teacher Cheryl Lafferty Eckl invites you to apply her profound insights into the process of awakening your own Wise Inner Counselor. Your life will never be the same.
A Ticket to Kindness - by Stephen Walker (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 36Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Social ThemesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: TbhAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: Values & VirtuesAuthor: Stephen WalkerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Martin, a young boy, finds out the circus is coming to town. While strolling down the streethe is introduced to new people. Martin always tried to give a helping hand when he can. Let'ssee what happens with some acts of kindness.
Awake Where You Are - by Martin Aylward (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 232Genre: Self ImprovementSub-Genre: Personal GrowthFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Wisdom PublicationsAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Martin AylwardLanguage: English Book Synopsis The body is of course integral to meditation, but there are only a few books that focus this specifically on the body and the meditative experience. Awake Where You Are addresses that need, and additionally integrates psychological concepts, which provides a more familiar entry point for people less familiar with Buddhism. "Embodied awareness is the way back home--intimacy with where and how we are right now, with what is happening and how we are meeting it. My intention is to lead you into the heart of your life. Inside your body, where everything happens--within a quality of listening rather than knowledge, of feeling rather than reaction. This meditative practice is radically transformative." --Martin Aylward Pulled around by desires and distractions, we're so easily disconnected from ourselves. Life is happening right in front of us, and within us--but still, we manage to miss so much of it. Awake Where You Are provides the antidote, inviting us to go deep into our own bodies, to inhabit our sensory experience carefully; to learn the art of living from the inside out, and in the process to find ease, clarity, and an authentic, unshakeable freedom. The practices in the book literally bring us back into our skin, where we can reconnect with a more rich, meaningful, and peaceful life. Aylward writes with sophisticated subtlety, as well as the heart-opening simplicity and clarity born of deep experience. And this book is more than a meditation guide--it's a guide to living an embodied life. You'll learn about the following areas and practices: - Understanding and liberating our primal human drives. Aylward explains how the three primary drives--survival, sexual, and social--function within us, and how we can engage their energy to explore, understand, and liberate them. - Integrating psychological understanding with meditative practice. Awake Where You Are goes beyond the broad brushstrokes of Buddhist psychology, inviting the reader into an exploration of their own particular psychological history and conditioning. - Investigating the nuances of love. Readers will learn to see the classical Buddhist heart qualities, or brahmaviharas (loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity) as distinct flavors of love, and as the natural resting places of a free heart. "Martin is a marvelous teacher and offers us the refreshing wisdom of an embodied life." --Jack Kornfield, author of No Time Like the Present Review Quotes "Fresh, original, and insightful, Martin's writing, both clear and incisive, will help any reader discover how to live a free, awake, embodied life. It is both a delightful and refreshing study on embodied awareness and an invaluable contribution to the field of mindfulness. If you were to have only one book on the body, I highly recommend you read this one."--Mark Coleman, author of Make Peace with Your Mind"Martin is a marvelous teacher and offers us the refreshing wisdom of an embodied life."--Jack Kornfield, author of No Time Like the Present"Martin Aylward goes straight to the heart, giving us a multitude of useful ways to explore a deeply embodied meditative practice."--Martine Batchelor, author of Let Go: A Buddhist Guide to Breaking Free of Habits"Without pressure or dogma, and with a gentle and wise approach, Martin Aylward guides us through a deep and expansive practice which, far from being removed from the world, shows us how to move through our lives with more clarity and presence."--Emilie Veyretout "Le Figaro" About the Author After experiencing strong intimations of the spiritual as a teenager, Martin Aylward traveled to India at the age of nineteen to explore meditation. He spent most of the next five years in monasteries, ashrams, and meditation centers in India and Thailand, including two years in a hermitage in the Himalayas with one of his teachers. As well as having the good fortune to learn from and practice with many different teachers, both Asian and Western, Martin has spent much time in solitude with his real guru, Nature--and his teaching often emphasizes contact with Nature as a resource for Awakening. In 1995 he co-founded the Tapovan Dharma Community in the French Pyrenees with his wife Gail. Gradually, the number of visitors increased beyond the capacity of the place, and in 2005--just ten years after opening--they relocated to Le Moulin (Moulin de Chaves), a former Zen monastery in the Dordogne, Southwest France, where Martin and Gail continue to live with their two children. In addition to guiding Dharma practice at Le Moulin as resident teacher, Martin has been invited to teach Dharma around the world since 1999. His approach draws on extensive practice in the Buddhist Theravada tradition, as well as the influence of Non-dual teachings and the Diamond Approach
Bob, The Apple - by Angela Bewick (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 32Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: FamilyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: FriesenPressBook theme: General (see also headings under Social Themes)Author: Angela BewickLanguage: English About the Book Bob the apple is afraid of the changes that are coming with the autumn season. Watching his brothers and sisters fall from the tree is scary, but with the help of his wise father, his spunky friend, Robin and Mother Nature, he is able to see the p... Book Synopsis Bob the apple is afraid of the changes that are coming with the autumn season. Watching his brothers and sisters fall from the tree is scary, but with the help of his wise father, his spunky friend, Robin and Mother Nature, he is able to see the possibilities that can come with trusting transition and being true to yourself.
Found - (House of Night Other World) by P C Cast & Kristin Cast (Paperback)
Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: RomanceSeries Title: House of Night Other WorldFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Blackstone PublishingAge Range: TeenBook theme: ParanormalAuthor: P C Cast & Kristin CastLanguage: English Book Synopsis Fog rolls into Tulsa, and with it comes Darkness. Zoey knows something is up, and that the something involves Neferet, but Neferet can't possibly be freed, right?Other Neferet and her companion, Lynette, arrive in Woodward Park to set this world's Neferet free from her grotto prison, and discover there may be those who sympathize with their cause. Meanwhile, Other Kevin and Other Stark are hot on their trail, but how can the new friends travel to this world without invoking Old Magick and paying a costly, perhaps deadly, price?In Found, the culmination of the House of Night Other World series, a surprisingly talented fledgling, an immortal, and the unlikeliest of allies will band together with Zoey and the Nerd Herd. Will they be powerful enough to defeat her old nemesis, or will two worlds be destroyed and claimed by Darkness? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to the House of Night Other World series!
Daniel Misses Someone - (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 24Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Social ThemesSeries Title: Daniel Tiger's NeighborhoodFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Simon SpotlightAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: Emotions & FeelingsLanguage: English Book Synopsis A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! This tender and timely Daniel Tiger 8x8 storybook will strike a chord for all little tigers who miss their friends, grandparents, and other loved ones. When I miss you, there are things I can do. Daniel's Grandpere lives far away, which means that Daniel can't see him as often as he'd like to. But there are many things Daniel can do when he misses him, like drawing a picture, sending a care package, and looking at photos! (c) 2021 The Fred Rogers Company
Desperate - by Kris Maher (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 352Genre: Freedom + Security / Law EnforcementSub-Genre: EnvironmentalFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Scribner Book CompanyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Kris MaherLanguage: English Book Synopsis Erin Brockovich meets Dark Waters in this propulsive and heart-wrenching legal drama set in Appalachian coal country, as one determined lawyer confronts a coal industry giant in a battle over clean drinking water for a West Virginia community--from Wall Street Journal reporter Kris Maher. For two decades, the water in the taps and wells of Mingo County didn't look, smell, or taste right. Could it be the root of the health problems--from kidney stones to cancer--in this Appalachian community? Environmental lawyer Kevin Thompson certainly thought so. For seven years, he waged an epic legal battle against Massey Energy, West Virginia's most powerful coal company, helmed by CEO Don Blankenship. While Massey's lawyers worked out of a gray glass office tower in Charleston known as "the Death Star," Thompson set up shop in a ramshackle hotel in the fading coal town of Williamson. Working with fellow lawyers and a crew of young activists, Thompson would eventually uncover the ruthless shortcuts that put the community's drinking water at risk. A respected preacher and his brother, retired coal miners, and women whose families had lived in the area's coal camps for generations, all put their trust in Thompson when they had nowhere else to turn. As he dug deeper into the mystery of the water along a stretch of road where the violence from the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud still echoes, he was pulled into the darkest corners of Mingo County, risking his finances, his marriage, his career, and even his safety. Bringing to life a rich cast of characters and the legacy of coal mining in an essential yet often misunderstood part of America, On Desperate Ground is a masterful work of investigative reporting about greed and denial, a revealing portrait of a town besieged by hardship and heartbreak, and an inspiring account of one tenacious environmental lawyer's mission to expose the truth and demand justice. Review Quotes "Kris Maher's real-life legal thriller about an Appalachian community's fight for the right to clean drinking water will grip you from start to finish. It's an astonishing tale that pits a tenacious, environmental lawyer against one America's most infamous coal companies. Maher uncovers a trail of corporate greed and corruption on a monumental scale." --Eric Eyre, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of Death In Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight Against the Drug Companies That Delivered the Opioid Epidemic "Desperate is an exhilarating chronicle of what it takes to build a better world. Kris Maher's brilliant reporting is the fuel behind this propulsive story of brass-tacks Appalachian justice, closely following a troubling case that forces us to face the hardest questions of public health and power. Its call for long-haul environmental accountability will resonate in every community that has been at the mercy of those who never seem to stop taking." --Anna Clark, author of The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy "Kris Maher has written a deft, illuminating and often riveting account of a modern-day David and Goliath legal battle, expertly revealing the devastating consequences of regulatory disregard and corporate greed behind our energy policies. Timely as ever, Desperate gives us reasons to believe in the still small possibility of justice--and the unsung heroes fighting to defend our right to a glass of clean drinking water." --Jeff Biggers, author of Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland About the Author Kris Maher is a journalist who writes for The Wall Street Journal on environmental issues, coal mining, politics, regional economics, and other topics. Since 2005, he has reported on the Flint water crisis, the PFAS drinking water contamination, and the Upper Big Branch mine disaster and covered the trials of Jerry Sandusky, Bill Cosby, and Don Blankenship. He lives in Pittsburgh with his son and daughter. Follow him on Twitter: @Kris_Maher.
Doctors' Orders - by Nina Ruiz (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 176Genre: PoetrySub-Genre: Women AuthorsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Page Publishing, Inc.Age Range: AdultAuthor: Nina RuizLanguage: English Book Synopsis I'm writing for all of you.Broken heart only to share the pieces.The pain is presented with love. I give you my all.Why me? Well, why not?Because I'd do it all over again. Without the weight, I'd have no strength. It's never just going to be easy.We are survivors. It feels so much better because we are.-Nina RuizAuthor and poet Nina Ruiz a Bronx native and former actress launches her first poetry and art book "Doctor's Orders". An urban/street style of writing with a modern edge. Giving readers an almost smooth music like rhythm. A collection of poems with a little bit of everything from love, loss, heartbreak, joy and transition. Something everyone can relate to and can easily pass a long to others.
Lola and Lupe's House - (Helpful Habits (Pull Ahead Readers People Smarts -- Fiction)) by Megan Borgert-Spaniol (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 16Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: ReadersSeries Title: Helpful Habits (Pull Ahead Readers People Smarts -- Fiction)Format: HardcoverPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Age Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: BeginnerAuthor: Megan Borgert-SpaniolLanguage: English Book Synopsis Should Lola and Lupe's House be yellow or green? At first they can't agree, so they have to work together to find a compromise. Pairs with the nonfiction title Working with Others.
The New Craft Beer World - 2nd Edition by Mark Dredge (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 224Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: BeveragesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dog N BoneAge Range: AdultBook theme: Alcoholic, BeerAuthor: Mark DredgeLanguage: English Book Synopsis The New Craft Beer World cracks open over 400 of the finest, most innovative brews on the planet, making it a must-have for any beer lover. With more amazing beers available than ever before, it's hard to know which ones to choose. That's where The New Craft Beer World comes in. Gathering together over 400 of the most innovative and tastiest beers you need to try, and divided into 50 different categories, you will find the best of the best each style has to offer. Every category comes with an explanation of the key characteristics of the style--whether it's an American IPA bursting with citrusy C-hops or an Imperial Stout full of dark roasted malts--along with an example of a classic brew and a selection of cutting edge versions that are certain to become instant favorites. So whether you're looking for bitter beers or balanced flavors, a hit of hops or a hint of coffee, the reviews will point you in the right direction to find the perfect beer to suit your tastebuds. Also included are interesting nuggets of beer information, covering everything from the catalyst that has caused the astonishing growth in craft beer through to matching beer with food and how to serve your drinks. About the Author Mark Dredge is an award-winning beer, food, and travel writer from London, England. In 2011, 2013, and 2014, he was awarded Beer and Food Writer of the Year from the British Guild of Beer Writers for the work on his blog Pencil and Spoon and then his first two books, Craft Beer World and Beer and Food, which also won an award from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. Mark has also written The Best Beer In The World and Cooking with Beer for Dog 'n' Bone, and his writing has featured in leading publications across the globe; he's also an international beer judge. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @MarkDredge. Mark lives in Eastbourne, UK.
Wild, Wild Voices - by Amy Lou Miller (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 48Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)Format: HardcoverPublisher: Second Swan PressAge Range: 9-12 YearsAuthor: Amy Lou MillerLanguage: English About the Book A celebration of wisdom, wit and whimsy; Wild, Wild Voices unleashes the charm in our everyday surroundings. Book Synopsis Pay heed to the everyday, for it may have something important to say...Rampant with wit and whimsy, Amy Lou Miller's spirited debut of fun, quirky rhymes explores what happens when you give a voice to the stories all around us.
