Pump Your Brakes
No matter where you're heading, Pump the Brakes offers a practical roadmap to help you pause, reflect, and take intentional steps toward your goals. In this candid and empowering guide, Ness Somerton shares hard-won lessons, actionable strategies, and unfiltered wisdom to help you navigate life's chaos with grace and self-awareness. If you've ever found yourself rushing through life, reacting impulsively, or carrying the weight of other people's baggage, this book is for you. The problem isn't just life's pace; it's the lack of clarity and intentionality in responding to it. Pump the Brakes teaches you to slow down, reassess, and realign your actions with what truly matters. Somerton draws on personal experiences and relatable insights to distill life-changing concepts into simple, actionable steps. Along the way, you'll find practical tools and reflective exercises designed to immediately impact your personal and professional life. Learn how to: Break free from the need to react to every situation.Set boundaries that honour your worth and protect your energy.Let go of toxic patterns and avoid carrying other people's emotional baggage.Use visualization to align your mindset with your goals.Embrace the power of pausing to make thoughtful decisions.Packed with humor honesty, and relatable examples, Pump the Brakes will reshape your thoughts about success, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you seek to improve your communication, cultivate better habits, or create more peace, this book will help you take control of your journey. Let Pump the Brakes inspire you to slow down, reflect, and transform your messy, beautiful life, one intentional step at a time.
A Guide to Bali Dogs
Discover the hidden treasures of Bali's canine culture with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're a dog lover, traveller, or local resident, this book offers invaluable insights into the history and daily lives of Bali dogs, as well as practical ways to support their well-being.
The Journey To Hangtown Haven
How a group of committed volunteers led by a retired aerospace engineer built a homeless shelter in a gold rush community and how the power and financial elite closed it down. Was it because Hangtown Haven was an unexpected success?How does one build a successful homeless shelter that is legal, practical and economical at no cost to the taxpayer? A group of homeless volunteers led by a retired aerospace engineer along with non-profit corporations and concerned churches jumped into the fray and did just that. Not, however, without making mistakes and ruffling feathers along the way. No one could have predicted how controversial it would be to provide shelter to our neighbors who had no place to live. "We are going to build a modern dog shelter with $7 million, but don't bother asking the county or the city for one penny to help our homeless citizens."So, the real question is, "How do you build a homeless shelter that works and is acceptable to the entire community with donations only?" This book tells the story of one Sierra community's eff ort to answer this question and how its success proved that it could be done, however its success also turned the city's power establishment against it.When it was obvious that the shelter was a success and homeless people were thriving, the city's power structure got together and closed it down throwing forty homeless men and women out of their shelter in the middle of winter with no place to live.But the genie is out of the bottle now and the occupants of this small gold mining town know how to do it the next time. They are prepared to try again until they are successful even though all of the business, political and power interests are determined to stop it. Th is story tells how it was done, how it can be done and how to avoid serious mistakes along the way.
Awakening To Nature
Michael has been a professional gardener for over forty years and works with indigenous wisdom. He has a full understanding of the energy of the seasonal Wheel of the Year and also shows many simple and inspiring ways to celebrate the gardening year.Your garden can be truly sustainable and have strong, healthy trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables as well as providing the highest degree of ecological diversity. Michael describes working with the principles of biodynamics, alongside elements of permaculture and organic gardening so you can fit in with the natural rhythms of the earth.
Handfuls of Sunshine
Here's to the little luxuries that make life all the sweeter... Tilly Pamment, author of The Plain Cake Appreciation Society, returns with this collection of more than 70 irresistible recipes for bite-sized bakes. Whether eaten gleefully, warm from the oven (no plate needed!), passed around to share, or batched and squirrelled away for a rainy day, these recipes are all designed to bring a handful of sweet joy to any moment, and don't we all need a little more of that? Chapters include: Homemade Sunbeams & Slicesof Joy - bars of sunny lemon and passionfruit, squares of rich chocolate and marmalade, crackly sour-cream browniesBaby Cakes & Buttery Bliss - buttery, fruit-studded, sticky and chocolatey ... who could possibly feel guilty about such a teeny-tiny treat?Pantry Keepers & Postable Love - bakes with longevity, just begging to be packed up and shared with care; think cinnamon stars, gingerbread and a heavenly rocky road.Spread a little sunshine by whipping up a batch of homemade, shareable love.
The Essential Guide to Bulbs
"Infectious and encouraging...this book is indeed "essential" reading for expert gardeners as well as newbies just dipping their trowel into bulb growing." ―The Seattle Times "This beautifully photographed, comprehensive resource...offers deep knowledge and encouragement to choose, plant and care for your bulbs." ―The Independent An absolute must-read for any gardener who wants to level up their gardening skills, The Essential Guide to Bulbs is a gorgeously photographed, comprehensive, and inviting resource that is destined to become a gardening classic. Bulbs have a universal appeal--they are extremely diverse with many varieties to choose from, and they are great in containers. While many gardeners may be familiar with the early show of spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips, there are many more to choose from that provide three-season color, drama, and spontaneity in the garden. Plus, they're great for a tighter budget. Gardeners will discover: How to recognize what bulbs you love and personalize your garden to match your vision Planting techniques and design ideas for growing bulbs in any size garden Incorporating bulbs for pollinators, and the importance of ecological methods Tips for creating a brilliant bulb container garden in every season A wide array of bulb varieties with in-depth planting information
The Wild Robot Paperback Boxed Set
Dive into the complete New York Times bestselling series The Wild Robot with this beautiful paperback box set, now complete with the third adventure, The Wild Robot Protects! Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed series about what happens when nature and technology collide. This gorgeous box set includes The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes, and The Wild Robot Protects.
The Complete Australian Cobberdog And Australian Labradoodle
A totally unique book for all dog lovers everywhere, with never before released images, and material and expert tips on dog care, training and breeding. Beverley reveals how she co-developed the hugely popular Australian Labradoodle and went on to create a new pure breed of dog - the rare and ethereal Australian Cobberdog. Few true stories can offer such exhilarating joy, tragedies and unlikely victories.Beverley has navigated a very long and difficult to the ultimate triumph of creating a lasting legacy by developing a new non shedding and allergy friendly pure breed of dog that prefers to be with people above all else.
Designing the Lush Dry Garden
"Drawing on the wisdom of the late Ruth Bancroft, this book shows how to adapt her renowned dry garden principles to modern landscapes. It demonstrates how these ideas can transform real-life spaces into thriving, beautiful sanctuaries." ―The American Garden The Ruth Bancroft Garden, known as one of the finest dry gardens in the world, is a pioneering example of resilient design with a focus on water conservation. Ruth Bancroft (1908-2017) was a self-taught gardener and designer whose eclectic methods encourage richly textured, bold, and colorful layers of regionally climate-appropriate flowers, shrubs, trees, and succulents. These include her favorite aloes, agaves, yuccas, and echeverias that she collected and experimented with for over 60 years, and which the garden has continued to steward. Designing the Lush Dry Garden is the first guide to lay out Ruth Bancroft's methods for the home gardener and designer. With gorgeous photographs by Caitlin Atkinson, and detailed portraits of 20 gardens inspired by the Garden, discover how to create a design that suits your vision, including: How to choose the right plants for your site, including Ruth's favorites The appropriate methods for adapting your garden to climate change Advice on integrating paths and structures in a waterwise design Tips for low-water container gardens and designs
Barkitecture
A showcase of eclectic designs, architectural inspiration, and adorable dogs. Barkitecture is a world of innovative pet architecture featuring over 50 unique houses, from sleek modern beauties to whimsically fun creations. Whether you're a seasoned designer, a pet parent looking to create a special retreat for your furry family member, or simply someone who loves animals, you will adore this book of cool digs and furry friends. For the cat lovers out there, don't worry--felines have their place in Barkitecture too! With a dedicated chapter featuring creative cat-friendly designs, this book celebrates all pets of the four-legged variety. As you dive deeper into the insights and invention of stylish and functional pet architecture, get to know the companies, creators, and their furry friends behind the scenes. These designs are not meant to kick a pet out of the main house but give them their own custom oasis, whether for indoor or outdoor use. Catered to a variety of personalities and breeds, these houses have a range of uses such as napping, relaxing, or playing, with some practical features to please the owner as well. From the company Barkitecture, founders of the one-of-a-kind pet architecture and design competition, each featured house is auctioned off with 100 percent of the event's profits going to pets in need, including local foster and pet rescue organizations listed throughout the book. Written by the president of Barkitecture, Joshua Thomasson, find photos from five years of the event. Feast your eyes on adorable dogs in exciting houses throughout these themed chapters: Furry Furnishings for indoor doghousesBarks and Recreation for outdoor doghousesGreenest Paws for sustainable doghousesPawsitively Unconventional for intriguing doghousesMeow-dern Purritecture for cat houses (Yes, cats are welcome with all the scratching posts and climbing trees they could dream of.)With a blend of art, architecture, and cute dogs, this book is the perfect gift for the designer or dog lover in your life.
CHRISTOLOGY (The Study of Jesus Christ)
Dive deep into the profound mysteries and transformative truths of Jesus Christ in CHRISTOLOGY, a comprehensive exploration of His person, work, and teachings. This illuminating book examines key aspects of Christology, from the pre-existence and deity of Christ to His humanity, incarnation, and redemptive atonement. Unpacking the biblical foundations, theological debates, and practical implications, it delves into topics such as the Kingdom of God, the Trinity, salvation, and the Second Coming. Bridging historical insights with modern discussions, CHRISTOLOGY addresses controversies, challenges, and the role of Christ in a pluralistic world while offering rich perspectives for worship and Christian living. Perfect for theologians, ministry leaders, and seekers, this book invites you to encounter Christ afresh as the cornerstone of faith and the model for daily life.
The Bible of British Taste
Based on the hugely popular blog, magazine, and Instagram account of the same name, The Bible of British Taste explores the meaning of traditional British style. Rejecting the pristine and predictable in favour of the lived-in and characterful, this is an aesthetic created from art, antiques, the reused, found and hand-made and the layers of history laid down by generations of home makers. As author Ruth Guilding puts it: 'My personal mantra for the descriptions of people and their houses in this book roughly seems to be that old stuff is good, and perfection is boring.'Taking her contexts from William Morris, the Bloomsbury set and today's leading artistic makers and innovators, Guilding explores the meaning of 'home' and our everlasting preoccupation with domestic taste, self-presentation and decorating styles, With hundreds of images of remarkable gardens and interiors, domestic icons and folk art narratives, and featuring renowned tastemakers- from Sir Roy Strong and Jasper Conran to Luke Edward Hall, Bridget Elworthy of the Land Gardeners and Ben Pentreath - The Bible of British Taste shines a new light on the quirky charms of unconventional British style.With unrivalled access to some of Britain's most extraordinary homes, this is the definitive guide to the nation's most distinctive interiors - a book that belongs on every design lover's shelf.
The Book of Random Tables
D100 and D20 Random Tables for Tabletop Role-Playing Games Packed with random tables, this book brings the excitement, danger, and mystery of Lost World fiction straight to your RPG campaigns. Whether preparing for a session or rolling on the fly, these tables offer endless possibilities to enhance your storytelling and gameplay. Embark on an epic journey inspired by the legendary fiction of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and films like The Valley of Gwangi. This resource is designed for game masters and players of tabletop role-playing games set in Lost Worlds or Lost Valleys. What's Inside: Items & Things: D100 and D20 tables with intriguing entries such as Items in a Cave, Items in a Crashed Boat (21st century), Items in a Crashed Plane (mid-20th century), Items in an Iron Age Hovel, Items in a Predator's Lair, and more.Encounters & Locations: Two D100 tables featuring 200 unique and strange encounters and locations to enrich your campaign world.Dinosaurs & Plants: Names of dinosaur species and prehistoric flora to bring the age of dinosaurs to life.Names: Essential resources for game masters, including 200 Caveman Names, 200 Cavewoman Names, and 100 Tribe Names.NPCs: A wide variety of characters inspired by the genre, such as Ape-men, Awakened Dinosaurs, Cave Dwellers, Lizardmen, and People Lost in Time.Bonus Section: Two short tables for the Location of Lost Worlds and Antagonists to add even more depth to your campaign.With The Book of Random Tables: Lost Worlds, you'll always have a creative spark at your fingertips. Uncover mysteries, explore hidden valleys, and create adventures where dinosaurs still roam. Let your imagination run wild and discover the untamed wonders of Lost World adventures. Perfect for fans of RPGs and storytellers looking to add rich, thematic elements to their campaigns.
Processing Through the Storm
This book delves into the profound ways we use language to navigate faith, resilience, and life's challenges. It reflects on the power of words in shaping our spiritual journey and understanding of the divine. Through the grace of God, I have been uplifted by the right people in my life who have supported me on this journey. I share how I had to submit to Him, relinquishing my own understanding to lean on His. By embracing His will and allowing Him to guide me, I discovered that all things are possible through His divine intervention. Without God's will and guidance, I would not be where I am today. This is a testament to the transformative power of surrender and faith in His plan.
Textiles in Interior Design
Oleg Semenko's book "Textiles in Interior Design" is a valuable exploration of the role and evolution of textile elements in interior design, charting a course from ancient times to the future. The author, a designer with years of experience, employs the metaphor of a theatre to embark on a delightful journey filled with humor and personal anecdotes into the world of interiors with the reader. The book begins with philosophical musings on the creative process and the significance of interior design as an act of creation. The author takes the reader back in time to the origins of textiles and architecture, illustrating how the simplest forms have naturally evolved into complex and diverse styles. The focus is on the methods of understanding and assessing stylistic changes in interiors, with an emphasis on the unique role of designers. Each "act" of the book highlights key elements affecting textiles and interiors: from cultural traditions to innovative technologies and shifting social preferences. The author poses questions about what the future holds and asserts that a dynamic and individual approach will play a crucial role in the next century of interior design. Throughout the book, readers will find critical reviews of contemporary trends, aimed at helping to avoid common pitfalls and overcome stereotypes in design. The author emphasizes the principles of "UQA" - usability, quality, aesthetics - as a guiding star for anyone who wishes to transform their living space into a home they truly relate to. This captivating blend of theory, practice, and inspiration is intended to serve both as a challenge and a guide for designers and home enthusiasts passionate about creating the perfect space.
American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening
Learn how to build an enduring, resilient, and biodiverse landscape prized by pollinators and people alike from the foremost authority on gardening in North America. The second book in the American Horticultural Society's series of growing guides, AHS Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening is a comprehensive and modern guide to cultivating and caring for perennial plants, including many perennials native to North America. Whether you grow in full sun or a shady corner, in a small space or a large landscape, the insight and guidance offered by the experts at AHS ensure you'll have a thriving, bloom-filled garden. Included inside: Strategies for designing the perennial garden of your dreams or incorporating perennials into an existing garden Advice on selecting the best perennials for your climate and design styleTechniques for fostering a robust and adaptable garden that requires lower maintenance Eco-friendly approaches to managing pests and diseases Information on routine perennial plant-care tasks such as dividing, pruning, pinching, staking, and fertilizingInsight on garden maintenance methods that do not negatively impact pollinators and other wildlifeOver 150 perennial plant profiles with photographs and specific care advice This complete and contemporary manual contains all the information you need to grow perennials successfully in the face of today's many gardening challenges, including weather extremes, invasive pests, water-use restrictions, and other such trials. Its modern approach to perennial gardening focuses on treating the garden as an ecosystem that depends less on human interference and more on natural resiliency. Also included in this series is AHS Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening.
Lessons From Meerah
There is nothing like leading a horse through endless labyrinth-like circles or listening to the trickle of water running over swollen legs, to place me into a state of contemplation. And this is how my story begins. Nursing my ten-year-old Arabian mare through a mysterious week-long illness while my mind, and this book, remembers the five years of work, errors, triumphs and tragedies that ultimately led to a true partnership with my dressage and trail horse.Horseback riding is my passion, part of my daily existence and happiness, and when my riding horse unexpectedly died, I needed to fill the void left in my emotional, and social life. Enter Meerah, a five-year-old rescued Arabian, a horse that my ego assumed I could easily train to my liking. But Meerah had her own opinion of how our new relationship should function.I should have known better than to apply the negative-reinforcement-style training that I had used on my old Western Pleasure mount... but I didn't. I was in my late fifties and for the past twenty years had grown spiritually in my everyday life, however, my equestrian-mind remained mired within dominance. It was Meerah who healed my wounded emotions and introduced me to a new way of thinking about horsemanship.Lessons from Meerah is a memoir, a five-year journey of my struggle to remember the simple path one needs to follow to form a successful relationship with a new horse, and not to blindly adhere to a recipe for training that I learned when I was much younger. Yet, ingrained habits are hard to recognize, and even harder to break.My recently deceased horse knew what I wanted and our invisible body language of a raised rein hand, or a touch of the spur, would easily catapult my old mare into the proper response. But Meerah was young, inexperienced, and did not understand my minuscule cues, let alone being ridden. I was determined to lunge my new mare into submission, or bit her head into the proper position, or sit heavy and squeeze my legs into controlling her speed. I was determined to re-create the Western Pleasure and trail horse that I had lost, and never considered my new horse could have an opinion, let alone a different goal than I.Meerah threw me off her back and into a fence, bolted and nearly unseated one trainer, and successfully wiggled her way out from under another. The beautiful Egyptian Arabian was a talented mover and had great potential, IF I could figure out how to ride her.Two steps forward and one step backwards was the progress we made together as I struggled to get her into the frame I desired. And, ever so slowly, the epiphany of common sense seeped into my blue ribbon seeking equestrian head.I learned to accept Meerah's ability to move as a dressage horse, and not as a pre-destined Western Pleasure horse. And as I learned the value of Centered Riding, Liberty training and Natural Horsemanship, I changed my perspective. Meerah was not the typical "equine slave" I could control. Quite the contrary, she became a partner. And through all these lessons I met new people, rekindled old friendships, and grew into the horsewoman I am today.I'll always treasure the memories and experiences of my youth, it is acceptance of change, or is it growth, that I applaud throughout the contents of this book. I hope you find my words, and our story, inspirational for your own life's journey, Suzy and Meerah
The Doomsday Flight
In 1971, a time before metal detectors and body scans, a single man boards an Air Canada DC-8 flight with a sawed-off shotgun, 54 sticks of dynamite, a parachute and a desperate plan for a $1.5 million ransom. But it's the two twisted wires in an ordinary Woolco shopping bag that will hold an entire plane hostage.Trapped at 37,000 feet, flight attendant Mary Dohey becomes an unwilling participant in a deadly game, forced to hold live detonator wires for hours. One wrong move, one trembling hand, and the aircraft could explode. Around her, passengers wrestle with their own mortality while the hijacker, Paul Cini, plays a high-stakes game of psychological warfare with authorities on the ground.But in this meticulously researched true-crime thriller, nothing is quite what it seems. As the FBI, Air Canada and the flight's crew race against time to prevent disaster, the truth behind Cini's elaborate deception slowly unravels-revealing an even more chilling reality about how vulnerable we all are to the power of suggestion."The Doomsday Flight" masterfully weaves together the intense drama of a hijacking, the psychological complexity of human nature, and the fascinating history of an era when the skies were a lawless frontier. Drawing from extensive interviews, photographs, newspaper archives, and witness accounts, which are all included in the book, this heart-pounding narrative puts readers in the cabin alongside passengers and crew as they face what they believe to be their final hours.Taking place just days before the copycat infamous D.B. Cooper hijacking, this is perfect for fans of "Captain Phillips", "The Taking of Pelham 123" and "Air Force One". This unforgettable story exposes how the most dangerous weapons aren't always the ones we can see.
Survival Gardening
Learn how to grow your own food supply and be prepared just in case of an emergency with this essential guide by a survival skills expert. Become more resilient in the face of global crises and prepare yourself for supply chain disruptions by learning to grow your own food. Author Sam Coffman shows you how to select and grow the most valuable crops in the least amount of space, using few or no store-bought amendments. He also shows you how to grow food quickly (in as little as five days) in an emergency situation, choose and plant perennial food plants for longer-term harvest, grow mushrooms, forage from the backyard, and store food for the long term.
To Hell with Poets
Winner, 2023 English PEN Translates Award The first English-language collection from the rising star of a new generation of Kazakh writers. "Baqytgul Sarmekova offers wry, darkly humorous portraits of ordinary Kazakh people held in the snare of patriarchy, cultural tradition, and postsocialist upheaval... Mirgul Kali deftly recreates the atmosphere of these everyday tensions as they quietly seethe just below the surface." --PEN/Heim judges' citation Vivid, hilarious and unsettling, the tragicomic characters of To Hell with Poets reflect the inner discord of the modern Kazakh. The stories move between the city and the aul, postsocialist and capitalist worlds, tradition and modernity. Incisive and unapologetic, Sarmekova refuses to hold back, offering a sharp and honest rendering of daily life in Kazakhstan.
Again I Hear These Waters
The 'Miyah' community of the Northeast Indian state of Assam is formed from the descendants of migrant Bengali-Muslims living in the chars (low-lying islands prone to floods and erosion). Very rarely do we see translations of literature from India's Northeast, a contested region seen as 'off the map' of India proper, or from the hundreds of languages which are not official at either the national or state level. In poetry and song originally written mostly in Assamese or local dialects spoken by the community, over twenty voices are brought together in this anthology to document deeply intimate stories of nature, loss, and yearning, foregrounding these contemporary lives beyond mere victimisation. From folk river-songs as poems to love poetry, the islands and riverbanks of the chars and chaporis of the Brahmaputra River become both background and metaphor in this anthology, never shying away from the prismatic effect of water. Curated by Shalim M. Hussain, a leading figure in the Miyah poetry movement, Again I Hear These Waters is an offering, a gathering.
All in the Family!
All in the Family takes an in-depth look at owning two or more pets. This insightful book is aimed at both current and potential pet owners who would like to share their home with an animal companion, but can't make up their mind what kind - or if two or more animals might be a better solution.Through studies and lots of real-life examples, the author hopes to convince animal lovers that two's company - and even three is definitely not a crowd! The book explores why more than one pet is a great idea for all concerned - for both owners and pets. It is also highlights how pets could benefit from the presence of other animals in the household, and in some cases be given a completely new lease of life.Although many might feel two dogs or cats are plenty, it could be that more are even merrier. Expert advice is given on making the right choices to avoid a combination that clearly won't work, perhaps due to the breed of dog or cat; the owner's location or residence; a current lifestyle situation, or the incompatibility of some species combinations.Combinations of dogs and cats, as well as other animals, are discussed, with clear evidence that pets such as rabbits, pigs and hedgehogs, among others, can all live happily in a mixed-species environment.Featuring interviews with real-life, multi-animal families, who relate their personal experiences of mixed species, the book is illustrated throughout with dynamic photographs of pets at play, eating, sleeping and interacting with each other, their owners and families, showing what fun, joy, laughter and love animals can bring to a home.
Bio-Dynamic Gardening and Farming
Ehrenfried Pfeiffer lays out the essential practices for successfully operating a biodynamic farm, including the principles behind each technique and practice. He backs up these methods with scientific research and data, as well as his own experience as a farmer and researcher, describing what works and what doesn't. Pfeiffer covers soil qualities, making compost, crop rotation, best planting practices, using biodynamic preparations and sprays, and much more--all with the goal of growing the highest-quality foods by using sustainable methods and working with nature and caring for the earth.Bio-Dynamic Gardening and Farming (Vol.1) includes: "New Directions in Agriculture""The Organic Chemical Controversy""The Decline of American Agriculture""How to Buy a Farm; Organic Matter in Soil""How Moist is Moist?""Mulching--Right or Wrong""The Treatment of Soils with Regard to Humus and Structure"
Lilly and the lies
Lillian Grace has never had it easy. She lost her family, her childhood, and then one of her best friends. John and Allie had been her best friends since 12 years old but when John suddenly goes missing and then his body turns up months later, things just don't add up. Allie becomes obsessed and Lilly tries to be there for her while trying to remain strong for herself, but when Allie discovers that things aren't how they seem will Lilly finally uncover the truth? Or will they realize they were wrong the whole time?
Know Your Dog
Most books about dogs talk about the history of various breeds, and are filled with useful training advice, yet we learn almost nothing about how dogs think and feel. Dogs are considered to be easily trained creatures of instinct, but this attitude falls short of the mark. It doesn't take into consideration that dogs are thinking, feeling beings; individuals, just as we are, with different personalities, strengths and weaknesses, and distinct emotional lives. The aim of this book is to have dog owners get to know their companions from a different perspective, through simple routines and games that can be carried out at home. Owners will learn about - and see for themselves - the mental abilities that their dog possesses, and understand their dog much better as the relationship between them grows even deeper.
Tribal Perspectives in India
The present anthology which covers eighteen well-explored articles on tribal perspectives in India, assesses critically the tribal art, culture and literature. It also endeavours to bring into surface issues and challenges faced by Indian tribes in reference to their life and hardships, policies adopted by government for their development and problems in their implementation. The book as a whole tries to meet all crucial aspects of Indian tribes. Hopefully the book would serve to larger section of humanity laying bare many hidden facts related to tribal life and culture.
Hello, Paradise. Paradise, Goodbye
Clive Matson began his career as a poet among the Beats in the Lower East Side of Manhattan during the 1960s. He was mentored and influenced by Allen Ginsberg, John Wieners, Diane di Prima, Alden Van Buskirk, Michael McClure, and Herbert Huncke. He is the author of nine volumes of poetry and the creative writing tutorial Let The Crazy Child Write! and has been a creative writing teacher for 40 years. He frequently performs his work at Bay Area reading venues, including excerpts from his newest poem, "Hello Paradise, Paradise Good-bye." This long poem was premiered 2017 in Paris, France, the city of Climate Accord, and treats the topics of modern day threat of extinction, civil unrest, and evolving consciousness. Clive is the recipient of the Berkeley Lifetime Achievement in Poetry Award in 2012, was named the Best East Bay Writing Teacher in 2006, received a PEN Oakland Josephine Miles National Award in 2003, and was honored as a Lifetime Beat Laureate in 2023 by the National Beat Poetry Foundation. He also is founder of the current online periodical Wordswelljournal.org.
Biodynamic Farming Handbook
Biodynamic Farming Handbook is a unique guide to biodynamic agricultural and gardening methods, as an advanced organic, regenerative farming method that eschews chemical fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides. As with other organic methods, it aims to build soil organic matter levels and biological activity, enabling plants to feed and grow naturally. Nevertheless, the biodynamic approach goes far beyond conventional organic methods, using a range of powerful nature-based preparations that greatly enhance soil biological activity and photosynthetic efficiency, resulting in healthier, more vibrant plants with exceptional flavor and keeping qualities, far beyond what is achievable through ordinary organic methods. This book provides a comprehensive overview of biodynamic farming, its scientific basis, detailed instructions for practical application, plus a series of detailed case studies detailing the activities of a variety of biodynamic farms in Australia and Europe that use the Australia Demeter Biodynamic Method, which is applied widely in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. It is called the "Australian" method because it was developed most extensively under the guidance of Alex Podolinsky (1925-2019), and the method extended to hundreds of thousands of acres by the mid-1980s. Owing to Podolinsky's annual advisory trips throughout Europe from the 1990s until his death in 2019, hundreds of farmers now use this method.
Doghouse Days
The Wild and Crazy Class of 2020! Featuring The Doghouse Pupils in attendance at The Doghouse School
Brewing Anxietea
Brewing Anxietea invites readers into the intricate depths of Kellan's mind, blending vulnerability with profound introspection. Through her raw honesty and philosophical musings, Kellan navigates her own divine comedy, offering a deeply human exploration of life's complexities. This compelling journey of self-discovery will leave readers inspired by the innate desire to understand themselves and grow, as beautifully expressed within these poems. Rhys Campbell
Is Your Dog a Good Boy?
Is your dog an Indiana Bones or a Droolius Caesar From majestic wolves roaming the wild to handbag fillers in sparkly diamond collars, dogs have fully embraced their position as man's best friend and the world's greatest freeloader. In this barking personality quiz book, you can find out how much of the distinguished wolf remains in your furry shadow. Are they an artistic Pawcasso? Or an energetic Bark Wahlberg? With 16 personality profiles and tips on how to live in harmony with your dog, find out if yours is university material or a rugged (read: brainless) adventurer.
Gender Perspectives in Indian Context
Today gender studies as an interdisciplinary academic field has gained much momentum in India. Contrary to conventional idea that a person born either as a boy or a girl must conform to his or her sex in his or her growth, dress and behaviour, modern Indian outlook have rather started changing with fast approaching new gender free world crowded with agender, bigender, genderfluid, genderqueer, non-binary and third gender people against conventional gender binary- male and female. Last few years, apart from schemes for women's security and empowerment, had also seen the announcement of many welfare schemes for the health and well-being of third gender people of India and decriminalisation of homosexuality from Indian soil. With same spirit, the present anthology is an endeavour to shed some light on the glaring issues of rape, abuse, discrimination, exploitation and violence arising out of gender essentialism in Indian context. The anthology, with an aim to serving larger sections of humanity, covers twenty one multidisciplinary articles hardly missing any aspect untouched from this field of study in Indian context.
Subaltern Perspectives in Indian Context
The anthology Subaltern Perspectives in Indian Context: Critical Responses is a volume of twenty two well explored research articles and an interview taken with famous Dalit author Sharankumar Limbale. The book tries to touch almost all subaltern groups like workers, peasants and women. Authors have applied their well-sharpened insight to delve into common challenges faced by these derogated and devalued class of people. As a whole, the book may serve as storehouse of materials for students, scholars and researchers alike.
All for the Love of Great Danes
In the latest book, All for the Love of Great Danes, stories about eight wonderful animals and the people who comprised more than thirty-fi ve years while living in Europe to return to our farm in the US are shared. It is a refl ective review of the cheerful and amusing stories told through a historical lens and from each dogs' perspective while living in Germany, Spain, and the US. Patti Dammier, PhD of Got Carrots?(R) in Roy, Washington, writes intellectually invigorating books about horses and Great Danes. Take your pick from her nonfi ctional and fi ctional books, and horse stories for younger audiences, Got Carrots Resuced Horse, Dr. Dammier reminds her readers that animals respond favorably to humans because we have the ability to create a positive relationship. She relies on her more than thirty-fi ve years of experience in horse training, professional research, and education in writing her books. www.AllfortheLoveofGreatDanes.com
Versailles from the Sky
Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three passengers aboard the world's first hot-air balloon flight: a sheep, a duck, and a chicken. These animals rose up into the sky in front of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, making Versailles a pioneering location in the conquest of the air.In the twenty-first century, the advent of drone cameras makes it possible to capture an infinity of new perspectives from the air. Versailles is particularly beautiful when seen from above, and the stunning images in this volume reveal the ingenious geometry of its different spaces, while also offering a panoramic view of the estate in all its immensity. The classical gardens lend themselves well to aerial views: the Grande Perspective, the fountains, the intricate parterres, many of which were plotted out on architectural plans. The wooded groves seem to take on new forms: the Domes, Colonnade, and Obelisk groves resemble watch faces on which the channels that feed the fountains mark out the time; the Chestnut Grove shrouded in snow assumes the shape of a violin; the Grand Canal at sunset becomes a glowing ribbon. Versailles from the Sky is perfect for anyone who loves Versailles. It is also for anyone who would love to take a trip through the four seasons; a journey that a bird's-eye view of Versailles encapsulates beautifully.
The Money-Saving Garden Year
Garden better for less all year long with Anya Lautenbach the "Money-Saving Gardener". With month-by-month advice on what to do when - from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pruning jobs - Anya shows you how to keep your garden looking good without breaking the bank. Handy monthly plant lists, money-saving tips, propagation chart, and planting calendar guide you on your way. Embrace each season with timely projects to absorb you, garden highlights to enjoy, and notes on how to find happiness in your garden even in the depths of winter. Anya's clear, practical yet mindful approach will help anyone grow a glorious garden while cutting costs.
Grow Food Anywhere
Each area of a garden offers a different environment for plants, with differing levels of sun, soil, moisture, and more. In this book, expert gardener and vegetable grower Lucy Chamberlain breaks down the environments you may find in your garden into seven zones, from sunny and sheltered to shady and dry - as well as using indoor space. Following the principle of "right crop, right place," everyone can grow fruits and vegetables that will thrive in their space, large or small. Including varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, edible flowers, and container crops, there is something here for everyone - from favorites like chilis and figs to honeyberry, wasabi, agretti, and amaranth. Learn how to identify and map the zones of your space, make the most of the natural conditions, collect water, use a greenhouse effectively, and understand the basics of what's happening in the soil. With photographs of crops, diagrams of each zone, and a troubleshooting guide to managing plant problems, this book will truly enable gardeners to grow food anywhere.
The Neat Method Organizing Recipe Book
"A master class in functional style" (Billy Cotton), by the founders of NEAT Method In this one-of-a-kind organizing book, the projects are as simple as recipes, with "ingredient" lists and clear step-by-step directions. There are smart, stylish solutions for every room in the house, including quick wins that can be accomplished in just twenty minutes as well as larger overhauls that may take an hour or more, including: A "drop zone" for dirty shoes and sports gear at the garage door Compartmentalized drawers for everything from kitchen utensils to makeup to socks A color-coded bedroom closet A playroom kids will actually keep tidy And much more! The end result is transformative: By implementing solutions that emphasize beauty as much as function, you'll create a home that's well arranged, a true place of calm and simplicity.
The Doomsday Flight
In 1971, a time before metal detectors and body scans, a single man boards an Air Canada DC-8 flight with a sawed-off shotgun, 54 sticks of dynamite, a parachute and a desperate plan for a $1.5 million ransom. But it's the two twisted wires in an ordinary Woolco shopping bag that will hold an entire plane hostage.Trapped at 37,000 feet, flight attendant Mary Dohey becomes an unwilling participant in a deadly game, forced to hold live detonator wires for hours. One wrong move, one trembling hand, and the aircraft could explode. Around her, passengers wrestle with their own mortality while the hijacker, Paul Cini, plays a high-stakes game of psychological warfare with authorities on the ground.But in this meticulously researched true-crime thriller, nothing is quite what it seems. As the FBI, Air Canada and the flight's crew race against time to prevent disaster, the truth behind Cini's elaborate deception slowly unravels-revealing an even more chilling reality about how vulnerable we all are to the power of suggestion."The Doomsday Flight" masterfully weaves together the intense drama of a hijacking, the psychological complexity of human nature, and the fascinating history of an era when the skies were a lawless frontier. Drawing from extensive interviews, photographs, newspaper archives, and witness accounts, which are all included in the book, this heart-pounding narrative puts readers in the cabin alongside passengers and crew as they face what they believe to be their final hours.Taking place just days before the copycat infamous D.B. Cooper hijacking, this is perfect for fans of "Captain Phillips", "The Taking of Pelham 123" and "Air Force One". This unforgettable story exposes how the most dangerous weapons aren't always the ones we can see.
The Book of Random Tables
Do you play D&D or Pathfinder? D100 Random Tables for Fantasy Tabletop RPGsUnleash creativity in your tabletop RPG sessions with this resource for dungeon masters and game masters. Packed with random tables, this book adds depth and detail to your Dungeons and Dragons campaigns.Features include: Common Items: Tables for coinage, equipment, tools, potions, and weapons.Gems and Metals: D100 tables for Cut Precious Gemstones, Semi-Precious Gemstones, and ingots of rare metals.Odd Treasures: Discover unique items like a small alabaster otter sculpture or an enamelware platter with a pastoral scene.Named Treasures: Rare, unique treasures with mechanical effects, plus Priceless Treasures and Sarcophagus Contents tables.Treasure Hoard Names: Legendary hoard names to inspire your campaigns.Treasure Guardians & Curses: Bonus tables to challenge adventurers with dynamic twists.Extensive NPC Tables: 100 Claimants for the treasure.100 Guides to lead the party.400 Expedition Sponsors.400 Rival Hunters.Whether planning or improvising, The Book of Random Tables: Treasure Hoards is your ultimate tool for enriching gameplay and sparking unforgettable adventures.
Create Your Goldmine
Have you been doing business for years and feel its getting tougher every day to generate the same profits that you used to? Do you also get uneasy with the fact that business sustainability is a concern and cash flows are unpredictable? A lot of business owners have had a secret desire to build an alternative wealth creation engine & reduce dependency on their core business. But their wish does not become a reality due to the fear of trying something new and complex, lack of knowledge, lack of a right coach or may be a bad past experience. This book in a very simple way helps you understand how you can make your money work in the most optimal way and create a financial goldmine and help you build, enjoy and sustain wealth for generations.
Indian Port and Shipping Industry
About the BookThis book is a memoir of his professional journey in the port and shipping industry in India, with international links to global trade and commerce. It tells the story of a start-up entrepreneur with dreams and visions to position Indian Ports and Shipping at the competitive top of the global port and shipping industry. The balancing of spiritual and material elements in the techno-commercial shipping industry building has been blended into the writing.About the AuthorProbir Mitra was born into the illustrious family of Sir Ramesh Chandra Mitra, the first Indian Chief Justice of British India, on January 3, 1939. After graduating from St. Xavier's College, he had 5 years of post-graduate shipping education and work experience in London, UK, and Bremen, West Germany. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Ship=Brokers in London. After serving Ratnakar Shipping Company of K K Birla Group and then Sinclair Freight and Chartering for 6 years, he founded Himalaya Shipping Company in 1971. He left Himalaya Shipping in 1981 to start Capstan Shipping and Estate Company and pursued many innovative projects for port and shipping. He was also a state- and national-level table tennis player, winning the Bengal State Championship in 1959. Over the course of six decades, he played a major role in the development and growth of table tennis, particularly in sports at the state and national levels in India. He served as a trustee on the Kolkata Port Trust Board between 2004 and 2009.
100 Word Search Puzzles - Christmas
Word searches are fun! What better way to get into the Christmas season, than through puzzles. Our love for word search puzzles has brought us to develop a line of word search books that we hope can bring joy to those who buy it. Sit back and relax with a word search while the family gathers by the tree, opens gifts, has Christmas dinner and waits for Santa to arrive! Inside this 6 by 9 book you will find: 100 Christmas word search puzzles, 15 by 15 puzzles, solutions for puzzles in back of book
We Can Plant...
A personal and insightful description of the movement from "gardening with pretty plants for human enjoyment" to gardening in support of ecosystem health, including all beings in our definition of community and using our own backyards to support all local life while still enjoying the beauty of plants. This little book begins to address the question: what is our (human) role and responsibility in supporting life on planet earth?
Defrosted
DEFROSTED IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN NEW YORKERS THAW OUT IN FLORIDA. DEFROSTED, BECAUSE THE WORLD IS MORE STRESSFUL THAN EVER. SO, KICK BACK AND RELAX WITH WHAT FEELS LIKE LONG-LOST FRIENDS! My name is Paul Rashid. I am a board-certified psychiatrist of Lebanese American descent, born and raised in West Virginia. During my extensive training and ongoing education, I've come to realize the therapeutic benefits of engaging in the arts and creative activities, which can significantly reduce mental stress and improve overall health. Working as a psychiatrist can be emotionally draining, as emotions are contagious. Consequently, I prioritize the maintenance of my mental and physical well-being by incorporating daily exercise, consuming organic whole foods whenever possible, and ensuring I get a full 8 hours of sleep each night. This commitment is essential as I strive to perform at my highest level every day, providing the best care possible to each of my patients.One of the activities that replenishes my internal reserves is writing. Through this passion, I've embarked on the creation of the P2 Comics Universe, a venture that is not only enjoyable but also holds great personal meaning. To promote the therapeutic value of the arts, I've coined a motto, "Anxiety-N-2-Arts."Those who knew me during my childhood would attest to my somewhat quirky and unique nature. I have always had a deep love for television and movies. In my youth, I often imitated Jim Carrey and even adopted the persona of Kramer from Seinfeld during my high school years, earning me that nickname for several years. Then, on a random day in January 2023, I sat down and started writing. It was a parody of Seinfeld, reminiscent of the parodies Mad Magazine has offered for various television shows and movies over the years. My familiarity with these characters allowed me to enter a state of complete creative flow, making it the most enjoyable writing experience I've ever had. Remarkably, within just three days, I had completed the entire script for the first issue.My next challenge was to find the right artist. DEFROSTED required a skilled character artist with a deep understanding of comic books. Fate smiled upon me, as with a single social media post, I connected with five talented artists. One of them, Miguel Galindo, quickly stood out. With over a decade of experience in comics and a knack for cartooning, Miguel's talents perfectly complemented the project. Furthermore, he shared the same love for the original sitcom as I did.Miguel's exceptional talent has even earned him the prestigious Mexican National Journalist Award for Caricatures and Humor. I hope that as you dive into DEFROSTED, you enjoy it as much as Miguel and I did while creating it. Cheers!
The Craft of Place
The first book on Mork-Ulnes Architects and their approach to construction in the varied landscapes of California and Norway. Mork-Ulnes Architects is an international architecture firm with offices in San Francisco and Oslo. Since its founding by Casper Mork-Ulnes in 2005, the firm has built on three continents and worked on projects at a variety of scales, from master plans and mixed-use buildings to ground-up residences and one hundred-square-foot cabins. They approach projects with both Scandinavian practicality and a Californian can-do spirit of innovation, resulting in buildings that are characterized by both playfulness and restraint. The Craft of Place is Mork-Ulnes Architects' first monograph. In a reflective manner structured around themes of materials, traditions, sustainability, scale, and light, this book explores the firm's approach to integrating architecture within diverse environments. It delves into their method of balancing object and landscape, an approach rooted in the distinct cultural topographies of California and Norway, and the influence of local vernacular and materials. The beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated volume showcases Mork-Ulnes Architects' dedication to detail, context, and the evolution of their architecture through the interplay of tradition and innovation.
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training is an in-depth manual for dog owners, enthusiasts, and trainers whowant to build a deeper understanding of their canine companions. This comprehensive guide covers thefundamental principles of dog behavior, training techniques, and effective communication, making it anessential resource for both new dog owners and experienced handlers. The book focuses on creating aharmonious relationship between dogs and their humans by exploring the psychology behind caninebehavior and offering practical solutions to common issues.The book is divided into clear, easy-to-navigate sections that address various stages of a dog's life anddifferent training challenges. Beginning with an introduction to understanding dog behavior, readers willlearn how to read their dog's body language, recognize calming signals, and decode vocalizations tobetter interpret their dog's emotions and needs. From there, the guide delves into building a strong bondthrough trust, respect, and consistency-an essential foundation for any successful training endeavor.Through positive reinforcement techniques, the book teaches essential commands like sit, stay, andcome while offering strategies for more complex behavioral challenges such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, and leash reactivity. Socialization and desensitization techniques are also explored indetail, helping owners to properly introduce their dogs to various environments, people, and other pets, thereby reducing fear, anxiety, and aggression. The book covers advanced training techniques, including tricks and fun activities to keep dogs mentallystimulated, as well as training for specific needs such as working with dogs who require behaviormodification due to past trauma or aggressive tendencies. Problem-solving sections help addresscommon behavioral issues that can arise, such as chewing, jumping, and resource guarding.With a strong emphasis on maintaining training success over the long term, The Ultimate Guide to DogTraining helps readers implement training methods that ensure their dog's behavior remains consistentand well-adjusted throughout their life. It highlights the importance of ongoing reinforcement, clearcommunication, and adaptability, giving readers the tools they need to nurture a lifelong bond with theirdog.Whether you're looking to train a puppy, correct problematic behaviors in an adult dog, or advance yourdog's training to new levels, this guide provides practical advice, real-world examples, and step-by-stepinstructions
The Mindful Mutt
Did you know that being mindful is as beneficial for your dog as it is for you? The Mindful Mutt explains the connection between dogs and mindfulness, how to be mindful yourself and how to be mindful with your dog. You will see how this mindful connection can deepen your understanding of your dog and why they respond to you the way they do. In this book you will discover: What mindfulness is. How to be mindful. How to read your dog's body language. How to fulfil your dog. How to recognise your dog's state of mind. We also include mindfulness exercises for you and your dog and some basic training to help your dog with self control and relaxation. Jackie and Steve used to be the frazzled owners of highly reactive dogs. Their search for a solution led them to the same place; a pack walk for problem dogs run by a local dog behaviourist. It wasn't long before their dogs had made friends and got Jackie and Steve talking. Their thirst for the knowledge and skills to help such reactive dogs lead normal lives, led to them qualifying as dog behaviourists and becoming trained in the ways of mindfulness. It is now their mission to share what they have learned with as many people as possible, culminating in this book.
