Flower Couture
A second book by French tastemaker Cordelia de Castellane, celebrating her garden as an endless source of inspiration for entertaining. Cordelia de Castellane, true ambassador of French lifestyle, returns with a sequel to Life in a French Country House and offers her inspiring ideas and secrets for gardening, unique flower arranging, and entertaining. De Castellane turns her eyes to the gorgeous garden of her own private residence in the French countryside to offer insight into how she makes nature her muse. From delicate spring blossoms to vibrant summer bouquets starring on sun-kissed tables, autumnal herbariums, and enchanting winter fetes, each chapter is about a color of her favorite flowers and is complete with informative captions and texts uncovering her tips for living and entertaining ? la fran癟aise. De Castellane offers her recipes for bouquets and perfect tablescaping with examples from her own house: readers discover the journey of a flower from the garden to the tabletop. This book is a must-have guide on how to imbue every day with flair, beauty, and joie de vivre.
Beginner's Guide to Self Sufficiency Projects for the Home
Build a self-sufficient life with these 40+ photo-illustrated projects for growing and preserving your own food, keeping animals, harnessing alternative energy, and more. Learning to do more things yourself is healthy, rewarding, and fulfilling, and benefits the environment. Whether you live in the suburbs or have 80 acres in the mountains, this new and affordable edition adapted from the best-selling Step-by-Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency guides your way with clear plan drawings, precise instructions, and detailed photos. Beginner's Guide to Self-Sufficiency Projects for the Home is organized into the categories Chickens & Other Creatures, Nourishing Your Garden, Garden Projects, Food Preparation & Preservation, Homestead Amenities, and Outbuildings & Fences, with projects that include: A portable chicken arkTwo types of beehivesSolar cookersFirewood storageA potato-growing boxHoophouses and greenhousesRaised planting bedsRain barrelsA cider pressCompost binsDrying racksAnd moreWith these easy-to-follow projects, make progress, step by step, toward your goal of more independent living.
How to Speak Oasis
If you want to be a rock and roll star, you've got to talk like a rock and roll star... 'Every time I look in the mirror, God looks back' Liam Gallagher'All I would like to say is that I'm rich and you're not.' Noel GallagherDo you know the difference between being mad for it and buzzing? Reckon you know mint from bangin'? If you're not sure what your Newtons are, or don't know the right Salfords to wear with your keks, then you need to learn to speak Oasis.Buy it for our kid, buy it for your bezzies. Nice one. Top One. Sorted. Sound.From the songs to the interviews, the Gallagher brothers took the Manchester sound - and Manchester slang - to the world. Who needs philosophers, poets or politicians when you've got Liam and Noel to tell you how to roll with it?
Eyes of Violet
Ash just wants to keep his sister safe. Their father is a cruel man, a powerful man. Ash does his best, but one day he is forced to flee, his sister bleeding out in his arms. He is found by mutants- magical beings that, in most cases, look as human as he is. A dangerous bunch, he was always told. Vile creatures, obliteration personified, death awaits all who meet them. So... why do they help him? What's their game? Is it, despite everything he's been told, that they're not monsters? Or is it, despite all reason, because Ash's sister is one of them?
Lessons from Piloting for 45 Years
Over 45 years of flying, the author survived many close shaves due to thunderstorms, mountain weather, faulty runways, equipment failures, and more. He shares his strategies for coping with these dangerous situations. They include two tools called Sully's Rule and Forecast Evaluation. For non-pilots, the book offers an exciting journey. For pilots, it's a terrific opportunity to learn from the author's experiences and actions.
The Flesh - and Mr. Rawlie
"A ruthless, cynical, and yet compassionate novel of the Broadway show game -- its glamor, it's vigor and its tragedies." Pensacola News-Journal The death of Broadway playwright John Rawlie's first wife, and the crumbling of his second marriage, have him spiraling toward suicide on the night before the opening of his newest play. "Intimate, knowing and daring," Earl Wilson, nationally syndicated Broadway reviewer/columnist, author of The Show Business Nobody Knows. Morton Cooper Feinberg (1925-2004) was a prolific novelist, ghostwriter, and journalist who wrote over 50 books under his own name and others, including Mike Crane, Mark Clements, Max Carter and Mavis Cromwell.
Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 4th Edition
Ultimate Guide: Ceramic & Stone Tiling, 4th Edition teaches any homeowner or do-it-yourselfer how to design, plan, and install new tile on floors, walls, countertops, patios, and more, with the confidence of a pro. With more than 625 inspirational photographs and instructional illustrations, this comprehensive manual leads you, step-by-step, through the processes of preparing the site and selecting the right ceramic, stone, porcelain, vinyl, or glass tile. Instructions are beginner-friendly and easy to follow with expert tips throughout for successful installation. Learn how to troubleshoot problems, make repairs, maintain new tiles, and more in this updated 4th edition.
The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation
Make more houseplants (for free!) with this comprehensive bible of propagation techniques, featuring clear, step-by-step instructions covering over a dozen methods for over 80 different houseplants. Accompanied by full-color photographs and beautiful illustrations, The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation offers all the horticultural know-how you need to make new plants from existing plants. Learn how to successfully take stem, leaf, and petiole cuttings of your favorite houseplants, plus get plenty of insight into air and soil layering, division of offsets, water propagation, and even houseplant seed germination. Whether you are a beginner or advanced houseplant enthusiast, the easy-to-follow format allows you to start propagating right away. This is also the first book to take a deep dive into the pollination and breeding of Anthuriums to create your own unique hybrids, at home! Author Lindsay Sisti of @alltheplantbabies also introduces the best tools for different propagation techniques and shares the lowdown on various growing mediums to use with each propagation method. With help from The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation you'll be able to: Take leaf cuttings of your favorite succulentDivide the corms of your Alocasia plantSeparate aerial and underground tubers from a String of Hearts plantMake more Anthuriums through stem cuttings, divisions, and seed propagationRoot Hoyas and Snake Plants by taking stem cuttingsAir layer your Philodendron or Monstera Propagate your ZZ Plant or Snake Plants by dividing the rhizome or rooting leaf cuttings Take petiole cuttings of Pileas, Peperomias, Begonias, and many othersWhether your houseplant collection is focused on tropicals or succulents (or is a combination of both!), level-up your houseplant game by diving into DIY plant propagation. It's fun and easy--but only with the right guide at your side. This is the comprehensive propagation handbook you have been waiting for.
Narrating Nature
This book focuses on the stories of Zapatistas as new ecological subjects. The Zapatistas have been extensively studied as a movement with a specific political consciousness derived from historical marginalizing (land) policies in Mexico that propelled the creation and rise of the movement and, later, their autonomy project. However, these factors have also been involved in the formation of their particular ecological consciousness. By focusing on the Zapatista case - specifically, on the stories of the Tzotzil people of Chiapas - this book contributes to a deeper understanding of the existence and importance of alternative and more caring ways of thinking of and relating to nature. This teaches us the possibility of human-nature relations that defy the dominant logic based on the capitalist, exploitative discourse that continues to promote the destruction of the planet and its peoples.In the light of increasing environmental degradation and the climate crisis, among others, and the intertwined augmented pressures on the global population's well-being, human-Nature relationships have become a topical issue. These relationships are intrinsically politico-ecological, currently shaped by capitalist-modernity that functions based on extractivism. Therefore, it is imperative to shift towards more caring human-Nature relationships, which are being developed in and through political counter-movements. Taking the Zapatista movement as an example, this book explores other ways of thinking and acting towards Nature that allows for the development of non-exploitative human-Nature relationships. It follows the argument that the Zapatista fight is a politico-ecological one, in which the movement's political aims and decisions are grounded in a Mayan-derived, indigenous worldview of Nature and in their influence in defining more caring human-Nature relationships; and that, therefore, their fight is also expressed through the ways they put these relationships in practice, particularly in their ways of doing agriculture (through agroecology, based on values such as care, respect, and democracy). In turn, these help to guarantee not only their resistance to the dominant extractivist system, but also their autonomy, the main aim of the civil part of the Zapatista movement.
Fred and Friends
Fred inspires you to create adventures wherever you go. No matter the circumstances, or how scary a situation may be, using your imagination can spread smiles and turn any day into a magical one! Along the way, these adventures can create amazing friendships and bonds in even the most unlikely of places. When emotions and stress are high, friendships can be the best medicine.
Design by Sticker
Whether you're stickering for fun or a designer-in-training, this book has it all. This fun and interactive yet practical interior design activity book features 10 top tips for cultivating an eye for style, color palette basics, the art of color connectivity, and a wide range of design styles to discover-from vintage Arts & Crafts and Midcentury Modern to contemporary Boho Chic and sleek-lined Minimalism, and more. Next, collect your favorite items and sticker 20 blank-slate rooms. Create your own room and craft the life you want. Pick it. Stick it. Love it. Redo it This book is made for interior design enthusiasts who want an affordable way to indulge in their interest without the price tag of a full-scale home makeover, and for tactile learners who would find it useful to practice room layouts and get inspiration for a design before committing to a bigger and more permanent change.
Tough Plants
Featuring over 40 beautiful, hard-working species, Tough Plants will ensure your garden withstands even the most extreme weather. There's nothing more soul-destroying than cultivating your beloved garden with beautiful plants, only to see them die a death from heatwave, frostbite or flooding. In extreme weather, the go-to plants of the past are no longer tough enough to survive and thrive. Enter Tough Plants: forty of the most irrepressible species that will flourish whatever the weather. With species from across the world, expert advice on planting and garden structure, five perfect partners for each entry and multiple variations for the ultimate garden inspiration, this book is a stylish, practical guide to plants that can literally weather the storm. Most climate change gardening books deal with dry planting. In Tough Plants, award-winning garden writer and plantaholic Val Bourne shares her wealth of horticultural knowledge so we can fill our spaces with plants that will not only cope, but bring beauty and interest to our environment.
The Knitwear Manual
The Knitwear Manual - A Complete Guide to Knitwear DesignThe Knitwear Manual is a comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of knitwear design and production. This detailed resource is suitable for both beginners and industry professionals, offering a wealth of knowledge from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques. The book is designed to be highly visual and easy to understand, making complex knitwear concepts accessible to readers at all levels.The book comprises eight chapters covering the entire knitwear creation process. Starting with fibers and yarns, it progresses through knitting principles, structures, and styles. It explores dyeing and embellishments, details production finishing, and concludes with 100 inspirational patterns. This comprehensive guide caters to both beginners and professionals in the knitwear industry.This manual stands out for its practical approach, focusing on presenting information in an easily digestible format. It features hundreds of examples, high-quality images, and illustrations that not only provide aesthetic inspiration but also convey technical know-how essential for creating successful knitwear products.A unique feature of the book is its showcase of various knitting structures using different yarn thicknesses, helping readers understand how stitches interact with various yarn types. This approach inspires diverse possibilities for knitwear designs.The cover design is inspired by Jacquard patterns, featuring a bold, large-scale pattern debossed on a creamy white background, adding both visual appeal and tactile interest.Overall, The Knitwear Manual serves as an invaluable resource for fashion enthusiasts, students, and industry professionals, offering a blend of inspirational designs and practical knowledge necessary for mastering the art and science of knitwear design and production.
Action and Adventure RPG (B&W)
Portray action heroes and superheroes in this exciting roleplaying game that focuses on what characters can do rather than lots of numbers. Over 200 abilities allow for a wide variety of heroes. Build up a character over time until his "ideal form" is realized or play him as a paragon right off the bat. Whether vigilantes with extensive training, martial artists with exotic powers, or wizards with wild magics, just about any type of character can be realized, including superheroes able to accomplish herculean feats. Guidance on creating adventures and settings, and running superhero games is provided, as are ready-to-use aliens, animals, mythic beasts, dinosaurs, Chthonic horrors, demons, undead, dragons, fairy folk, magical servants, plants, and robots. Now is your chance to be the hero with... Action and Adventure B&W Version.
Keepers of the Malicgong Rice Terraces
Keepers of the Malickong Rice Terraces by Elbina Batala Rafizadeh is a vibrant collection of unique cultural moments translated into universal wisdom. Elbina's work really resonates with me both as a Pinoy artist, having recently visited my family homeland, and as a daily lover of those dreamy Salinas fields. Thank you, Poet. Keep it moving. Mabuhay. Peace.--Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour, Artist and Spoken Word Poet, Bay AreaThe poems in Elbina Batala Rafizadeh's Keepers of the Malickong Rice Terraces, emit a palpable longing to connect and know, deep in the bones, the mountainous land and culture of her people, the Bontoc Ifugao Benguet Apayao Kalinga tribal groups of Northern Luzon, in the Philippines. The poet bridges distances--both physical and spiritual--between her ancestors' lands and the agricultural area in the U.S. that her family migrated to: the Salinas Valley, far from their homeland.But Salinas Valley and nearby Pajaro Valley have their own complicated histories and cultures. Rafizadeh's poems reveal her ability to imagine, to embrace "deep cavernous generosity" and empathy with concerns for social injustice and spiritual commitment. While there is mourning in her writing, there is also a quiet joy and reverence. These thoughtful and contemplative poems will provide inspiration for your own journey. ---Jean Vengua, author of Prau, Aching Vicinities, co-editor of Hay(na)Ku Anthology, Vols I and IIEntering into this volume of poetry is entering into the mind, heart, and world of Elbina Batala Rafizadeh. In this collection, we join Elbina's ancestors in Philippine rice fields, we journey into her childhood and explore Salina's lettuce fields on a bike, and we encounter the wonders of nature and God's grace. As she states, " I feel stuck between/two worlds, favoring neither, /Igorota Filipina, /Filipina-American." These are poems of discovery and wonder presented as a gift for the reader to unwrap and savor. ..Adela Navarro, poet and author of Split Geography, Twice Told Over and My Childrens
The Eight Lives of Louie the Cat
Louie is an indoor cat who has never been outside his comfy home. But he finds himself out in the world and at risk over and over. Will he make it back to safety before it's too late and all his 'nine lives' have been used up?
Upanishads Full Coloured Premium Delux Edition
ईशावास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत्।तेन त्यक्तेन भुञ्जीथा मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम्॥(Isha Upanishad, Verse 1)Ishavasyam idam sarvam yat kincha jagatyam jagat;Tena tyaktena bhunjitha, ma gridhah kasyasvid dhanam.
Doon tha Wal Raa
Doon tha Wal Raa is a collection of stories, local history snapshots, poems, and letters; all written in Ulster-Scots by William Cromie, a fluent native speaker who also includes valuable observations on the distinctive character of the language itself in the Ards Peninsula. Wullie Cromie was born in a cottage in Wal Raa (Well Road), Ballywalter, in 1936, and grew up in a world where everybody spoke Ulster-Scots, although to them it was just the way everybody talked. The Ulster-Scots stories recorded in this book were part of the wide repertoire that Wullie used 'ad lib' for his story-telling performances when he travelled the country for 30 years entertaining packed halls along with his Greba (Greyabbey) equivalent, Wull Muckleboy (Will McAvoy) - a duo that became local 'stars' known as the 'Twa Wulls'. In providing these Ulster-Scots yarns as written texts for the express purpose of this publication, Wullie Cromie has demonstated for a wider audience his special talent for capturing the living language, history and culture of the area he called hame.
Lifestyled
Ever wish a home organizing expert could help you tidy up your brain too? That's exactly what the bestselling author of Minimalista and Organized Living does with this life-saving guide to implementing better habits, setting boundaries, and simplifying your routines. Shira Gill has dedicated her career to helping people gain clarity and activate their best selves, even when they are short on time or capacity. When she realized that almost every one of her diverse clients, ranging from students to CEOs, was overextended, overscheduled, and overwhelmed, she used her signature blend of practical minimalism and organization to design a game-changing framework that works with any lifestyle or budget. Applying the tools found in LifeStyled, you can transform your life, mindset, and schedule with accessible tips and quick wins--little things you can integrate or practice for quick, transformative results. Chapters cover health, home, relationships, career, finance, and personal development, with actionable prompts to help you: - Learn realistic strategies to optimize your sleep, nutrition, and overall wellness.- Implement simple habits and routines to create and maintain a home that feels good.- Cut the relationship clutter and invest in meaningful connections and community.- Redefine success on your own terms and align your financial strategy with your values.- Prioritize activities that help you feel energized, engaged, and fully alive.- Disrupt unproductive thought patterns and create motivating new narratives. In LifeStyled, Shira shows readers how to achieve more ease, alignment, and freedom, one tiny step at a time.
Dream To Be Alone
"Dream Book which I dreamt of, woke up then I wrote, it's for the universe to live that dream now." On Curiosity, On Detachment, On Mystcisim and why it matters the most in the 21st century, is an exquisite question to watch?This book helps to dive within the nuanced version of one's soul, one's life through the prism of spiritualism to make each one of you, "Self Actualized".
Rustled Feathers
Detectives Joe Gallagher and Fiona Barrows investigate when the director of a local wild bird centre is murdered. During the investigation, exotic birds are discovered in backyards and parks by residents of Cairnsmore, and wildlife enforcement officers from Environment and Climate Change Canada soon join the team to ferret out who is behind the murder and illegal movement of wildlife throughout the region. They suspect the involvement of a homegrown group, but the investigation is forced to widen dramatically with the disappearance of a local environmental biologist with past ties to South America. As they find their way through the weeds of the case, Joe and Fiona begin to understand the larger scope of the operation. They slowly but methodically unravel the shroud of secrecy a wildlife trafficking cartel has used to protect its operation and the identity of its leader, a man motivated by financial gain and revenge who will not stop at murder to maintain his wealth and dominance of the illegal wildlife trade.
Success With Hydrangeas
This is an award-winning international best-selling book on how to get the best from your hydrangeas. It answers the questions everybody asks like "Why no flowers?" and "How do I prune this plant?" Easily find tips on pruning, fertilizing, transplanting, changing flower color, and so much more! Over 150 photos and illustrations make this an easy-to-use everyday guide for the hydrangea lover.
Tae Kwon Do Kicking Strategy
Sparring in its refined and exalted stages quiets the mind and focuses its awareness into a total time vacuum. Imagine all your nerve endings and mental perceptions welded to the flickering impressions registered by your eyeball. There are no other thoughts, no other reactions, no other reality but the ka- leidoscope impressions recorded in perpetual motion on your retina.Strategy is the application of intelligence to this very process of the instantaneous. It not only changes the way you spar, but transforms the way you live and dissolves your mind into the plane of immediacy. This book deals with the concept of strategy, the essence of what it means to be a martial artist. Master it and you have mastered yourself and brought your mind into permanent equilibrium.
Tracking Training for All Dogs
How to Get Your Dog to Love Tracking!Dogwise Publishing, along with our friends at Kosmos-Verlag based in Germany, are happy to bring an English language of their best-selling tracking book, Tracking Training for All Dogs, to tracking enthusiasts all over the world. This book is the most comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to compete in tracking trials, but also can help those who to want to get out with their dogs and experience the thrill of watching them follow a scent trail. Tracking is a popular dog sport that can be done at the local level with friends at a local kennel club level, all the way to a world championship. Author Ute C. Fallscheer, successful trainer and dog sportswoman, teaches a tracking training methodology that promotes self-motivation and aims for voluntary learning on the part of the dog that is as error-free as possible. The training structure uses detailed step by step instructions, and the methods used are motivational with an emphasis on positive reinforcement. The author focuses initially on simple tracking exercises and moves on to those more challenging tracks that the handler and the dog will face in formal tracking competitions. Her techniques are tailored for competitive tracking and cover foundational elements like scent handling and trail-following in small, comprehensible steps. The book is well-regarded in the tracking community, particularly for its clarity in training methods that can be applied to both beginners to experienced participants in high level competitions. Champion tracker Michael Tomcazk says that "At last, a contemporary and competent handbook for training in the field of tracking with dogs and for training tracking dogs. This is a reference book for professionals and people experienced with tracking as well as a structured guide for beginners. In particular, it includes a list of possible training mistakes, their interpretation, and advice on how to correct them to ensure success. For readers with no experience, the book is an easy-to-follow introduction to tracking."
Garden Magic
"More than just a collection of plants, a garden is a living spell." Discover the enchanting history of the world's most magical plants to nurture your own garden with this spellbinding gardening companion. To garden is to fall in rhythm with the Earth, to step outside the bustle of everyday life, and enter a world where time slows and the senses awaken. Garden Magic is a gathering of old botanical lore. Discover a collection of knowledge passed from hand to hand through generations of healers and magical practitioners. With detailed A-Zs of magical plants and their powers, find age-old charms, incantations, and horticultural customs to help you grow a magical garden attuned to your wants and needs. With every page turned and seed sown, Garden Magic will help you cultivate a garden of healing and protection, growing remedies for the body and salves for the soul. A key to the old green ways, this magical volume is perfect for herbalists, gardening enthusiasts, and those looking to grow a witch's garden in tune with the power of the natural world.
Garden Magic
"More than just a collection of plants, a garden is a living spell." Discover the enchanting history of the world's most magical plants to nurture your own garden with this spellbinding gardening companion. To garden is to fall in rhythm with the Earth, to step outside the bustle of everyday life, and enter a world where time slows and the senses awaken. Garden Magic is a gathering of old botanical lore. Discover a collection of knowledge passed from hand to hand through generations of healers and magical practitioners. With detailed A-Zs of magical plants and their powers, find age-old charms, incantations, and horticultural customs to help you grow a magical garden attuned to your wants and needs. With every page turned and seed sown, Garden Magic will help you cultivate a garden of healing and protection, growing remedies for the body and salves for the soul. A key to the old green ways, this magical volume is perfect for herbalists, gardening enthusiasts, and those looking to grow a witch's garden in tune with the power of the natural world.
Ship Vibration 4
This book describes a slamming strength assessment procedure for vessels. Typically, there are three types of slamming loads on commercial vessels: bottom slamming, bow flare slamming, and stern slamming depending upon the hull geometry at the bow and stern. Upon verifying compliance with the requirements in this book, optional notations may be assigned to the vessel. A fundamental requirement of Class is that the scantlings of the hull structure are to be in accordance with the criteria as specified by Class. The results of this book are therefore not to be used to reduce the basic scantlings obtained from the application of the Class rules. That is, if the results from this book indicate the need to increase any basic scantlings, the increased scantlings are to be implemented above the Class Rule requirements.
What are the Realities of Women in Engineering in Quebec?
What are the realities of women in engineering and other fields where women are largely in the minority? What satisfactions do women experience, what obstacles do they face? How can we attract women and girls to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and integrate and retain them once they've arrived?The Realities of Women in Engineering: Joys, Challenges, and Solutions answers these questions by presenting the methods and results of an in-depth research project, one step at a time. The book 1) contextualizes the issues, reviews the literature, and explains the project's research methods; 2) synthesizes the project's findings on the joys and motivations - as well as the challenges and difficulties - experienced by each group of women interviewed (women working in engineering, including female engineering professors and engineering/STEM students); 3) reveals the findings that emerged from interviews with human resources specialists, Indigenous women, and women from immigrant backgrounds, including findings about equities and inequities experienced or perceived in the world of engineering and STEM; 4) exposes different perceptions of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), women's perceptions of their contribution to engineering, and the perspectives of men in engineering (to nuance the results); 5) offers strategies and solutions in education, business, and society, including mentorship; and 6) distills recommendations in two competency frameworks and a practical model.The varied and complementary expertise of the project's coresearchers and their collaborators produces original and innovative reflections on the realities of women in STEM.With the collaboration of Jennifer Petrela, Marie Eva Andriantsara, Jessica B矇lisle, Cristina Guzman, Jessie Morin and Morgane Vandel
You Might Be A Crazy Cat Lady If
In this collection of humorous short stories, you'll meet the cats who kept the author sane during life's trying moments. Those same furry friends also drove her to the brink of crazy cat lady status. Janet questions if she's soft in the heart or soft in the head. You'll meet more than 20 kitties including Lucy who started Janet's love affair with cats. Lucy, a partially paralyzed kitty, competed with Janet for the house title of Best Mouse Hunter. Janet used a live-trap and practiced catch-and-release. Lucy's method was catch-and-eat, and she left only a trophy tail as proof of her prowess. There are tales of Buddy, aka Basketball Cat, who couldn't say no to snacking; Wild Cat, who took more than a year to tame; and Frosty Flake, a foster kitten with attitude who never left. You'll also learn about Janet's trip to an animal shelter to pick up four kittens, which resulted in 16 kittens in carriers being packed into her car. Each story features black and white photographs. You Might be a Crazy Cat Lady if... takes the crazy out of the clich矇 Crazy Cat Lady and replaces it with compassion. It makes an ideal gift for anyone obsessed with our feline friends.
A Lullaby for the Warrior Maiden and Other Stories
You reach a fork in the road. Left descends into the Land of the Dead. Right leads over the mountains to the Dragon Realm. He went left. Which way will you choose?From dragons and fairy tales to time travel and space voyages, this collection of short stories and flash fiction explores the many faces of science fiction and fantasy.Discover how the Maiden became a Warrior, what turned the Evil Stepmother toward darkness, and the real reason the chicken crossed the road.In her debut anthology, Scottish writer Kirsty Hammond presents a mix of the familiar and the unexpected, breathing new life into timeless tales.
Through the Eyes of a Dog Named Brooklyn
If you are an animal lover, this book is for you. This is a story of love and companionship that eventually comes full circle. It is a story narrated by a dog named Brooklyn. All she wants is to be happy and to find her forever pack. She finds herself constantly surrounded by horses and envies their grace and beauty. She will befriend a horse named Willow, who is in perpetual training for the biggest agility contest in the USA. Willow works on perfecting the obstacles with her trainer/rider and owner, Sunny Daze, at the Rusty Nail Ranch in Northern California. Brooklyn follows behind them on the course, imitating Willow as if she were in her own competitive contest. Brooklyn loves her life but dreams of being a horse, winning the competition, standing on the podium, receiving a ribbon, and making Sunny proud after their victory.
The Complete Hydraulic Ram Manual
The classic authoritative work on ram pumps, The Complete Hydraulic Ram Manual, is now back in print! Originally published in 2000, this book was widely available through the independent living magazines at the time and was the book that launched The Homestead Press. We are delighted to make available again this informative manual on how-to build your own ram pump from off the shelf plumbing fittings and other readily available parts. The original book blurb states: "Tom Moates is a well known author whose work has appeared in the US, Canada, and the UK in such magazines as Mother Earth News, Country Journal, Harrowsmith, and NewAge Journal. Much of this work promotes renewable energy resources and covers many user built technologies like solar panel trackers and electric conversion vehicles. The Complete Hydraulic Ram Manual is his answer to so many calls and letters with questions about the ram pump how-to article "Poetry in Motion" which ran in the 1996 April/May issue of Mother Earth News. He and Carol, his wife, built their off grid house on a 20 acre homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. They produce their electricity with photovoltaics, pump their mountain spring water with the ram pump described in this book, and garden organically."
Tails of Rescue
Tails of Rescue: Heartwarming Tails of Who Rescued Who by Denise Powers is a touching tribute to the animals that have found their forever homes, and the humans whose lives they've changed forever. With powerful photography and heartfelt stories, Denise captures rescue animals, showcasing the resilience, love, and joy that these pets bring into the world. Each page highlights a different animal's journey, from hardship to hope, and serves as a reminder of the importance of animal rescues.
Tales of Wagging Tails
Jim Fraser is known to many as a Socceroo and goalkeeping coach with a ton of energy, but he was also a professional dog trainer and handler for more than two decades, who worked with dogs - and owners - large and small in and outside the home.In this charming collection of short stories, Jim shares some funny, whimsical and heartwarming tales of our four-legged friends that celebrate the unique bond between humans and dogs. Whether you're a dog lover or simply appreciate a good story, this collection is sure to wag its way into your heart.
Who Gives Me Strength?
Toma thrives on adventure and explores the different challenges that each day brings, whether it be climbing boulders, crawling through the jungle, or flying to space. Toma is determined in facing these challenges with no fear. Join Toma on his tummy time adventures with God as he learns that his strength truly comes from Christ.
Cool Cats
In Cool Cats, Stories of Extraordinary Cat Dads, you'll meet several men, and a couple boys, who appreciate the companionship of cats. The prevalent stereotype is that men prefer dogs while women favor cats. After all, dogs are man's best friend and women are crazy cat ladies. But these mainstream views are starting to crack. Have guys always loved cats? Maybe they didn't dare admit it in a world full of macho, out-spoken, dog-loving men. Or perhaps they're finally taking the time to notice the intricacies of cats. Women who favor cats aren't crazy; they're compassionate and wise. They know cats are delightful companions. Cats are loving, entertaining and helpful-who hasn't made a bed with the help of a cat? Finally, it seems, men are catching on-or, at least, are now coming forward to admit their love of cats. There are men as crazy about cats as us crazy cat ladies. In Cool Cats, Stories of Extraordinary Cat Dads you'll meet: The retired university professor who cares for a colony of feral cats. The homebuyer who was okay to learn his new house came with 16 barn cats. The guy who was crushed when his wife got two of their four cats in their divorce settlement. The man who had four figurines of cats on his wedding cake instead of a bride and groom-two represented his cats and two represented his bride's cats. The craft-beer loving cat guru whose license plate is CAT D4D. And many more devoted cat dads.
Heal the Beasts
Heal the Beasts chronicles the history of veterinary medicine with an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes "Schott's animated account moves at a fast clip, is full of colorful anecdotes, and will delight animal lovers of all stripes." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Sharing the stories of 22 different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents, Dr. Schott examines the always fascinating, often unexpected, and sometimes hilarious veterinary methods employed to treat all manner of creatures. From healing dogs and horses to gorillas and even dragons, at the heart lies the evolution of the human-animal bond, which has been more cyclical than linear. James Herriot will be familiar to many people, but most of the other featured vets will be new. They range from Palakapya, who treated fighting elephants in India almost 3,000 years ago, to Dr. Louis Camuti, who had the first feline house call practice anywhere, tending to the cats of celebrities in mid-twentieth century Manhattan Whether you have a passion for animals, the history of the medical sciences, or just quirky history, this light-hearted exploration of the empathetic relationship between man and beast will entertain and delight.
A Victim in Thug Mansion
Haitian teenager, Celiane Jean, falls victim to her love for a man she only comes to know when it's too late. - In Thug Mansion -After being thrust into a lifestyle that-at first glance-seemed glamorous, Celiane finds herself in a completely different kind of hell than she ever bargained for. When her 9-to-5 father and some of his Zoe Pound friends attempt to rescue her, the consequences were three men killed and Celiane's father arrested, charged with those bodies being dropped. When all else fails in Palm Beach County, Florida, for immigrants-or others who can't get help from the police-they turn to Wicks and Shelby for help. Having just started his private investigations firm, ex-convict Jean "Wicks" Pierre takes the cases of the hopeless, while also fighting for his own goals in life as a legitimate businessman and still volunteering at the youth center to keep kids from following his path to prison. Wicks faces his hardest trial yet in this hardcore street life tribulation of Wicks and Shelby's latest mission to Cuba. Will they be able to save Celiane and after her father failed? Or will she be forever tortured as a Victim in Thug Mansion? "Bravo! He hit a home run on this! I love the plot using underage sex trafficking..it runs a long way with what's taking place today!" -Sincere Echoes, Poet & Author of "Unleashed" series.
The Curate, The Witch And The Casket
Amie is tragically orphaned and moves to a haunted vicarage, with the vicar as her ward. A hidden room disturbs a chilling secret from the past, Amie is haunted by a ghost, while she struggles with her own strange new life. When a gruesome discovery is made and her new family is threatened, Amie knows the ghost has spiralled out of control and in the end Amie's only hope is a ghost of a witch in the woods.A spellbinding mystery that delves into the hidden history of the vicarage in a chilling ghost story with charming and intriguing characters in a spooky tale.Centuries ago a book is stolen from a King and leaves a legacy of spells handed down through time, can the spirits of the past save Amie and the twins.The haunted vicarage has a harrowing story of its own to tell, from centuries ago a place where ghosts still haunt the woodlands, church and rooms.
Sauna Construction Handbook
Sauna Construction Handbook - A Comprehensive Guide to Building an Outdoor SaunaBuild Your Dream Sauna: step-by-step Sauna Building BookIf you've ever thought about building your own sauna but felt overwhelmed by the idea, this book is here to help. It's a straightforward, beginner-friendly guide that walks you through each stage of the sauna-building process.Why should you choose this sauna bookStep-by-Step DIY Guidance: Even with no construction skills, you can build your own sauna. The book walks you through every step, from preparation to the final interior touches.Practical Knowledge: The book is packed with practical tips that you can follow. It's full of photos, diagrams, and tables. Your sauna, built RIGHT: If you want a great sauna, but are on a tight budget, then this is a great investment. Do it yourself, do it right! What you will learn: Chapter 1: Sauna Design PrinciplesChapter 2: Preparing for ConstructionChapter 3: Sauna BuildingChapter 4: Sauna InteriorChapter 5: SummaryBonus Chapter 6: Starting Your Sauna Business What else is included: PDF sauna plan download - We've included a link to a PDF sauna plan of our Sauna Eevi in both Metric and Imperial. Sauna Construction Handbook Reviews⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "It was a very informative read. I have been building swimming pools, homes, bridges, dams and hospitals all over the globe for the past 40 years. Very experienced in construction, and I still did learn some interesting things from your book. Just goes to show that you are never too old to learn. Keep up the good work." - Rick Covaic⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A very helpful read! Only sauna reference I've found so far that also discusses the practicalities of the physical build, and not just the theory." - John Strong⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I was searching for an e-book that covers every aspect of the building process, and I finally found it. The e-book is written in an easy-to-read language and has a lot of useful information. I can't wait to start building!" - Michael Williams⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Just bought it, it's really good! I recommend publishing it on Amazon, so people can buy a physical copy as well." - Mikael Kristianslund About the AuthorWojciech Kumik is an architect with a passion for small-scale projects. In 2020, together with my father, we built our first sauna, Sauna Tuula, which quickly gained popularity within online sauna communities for its aesthetics. This experience inspired me to help others build their own saunas by creating detailed sauna plans and sharing my expertise.He runs a website popular amongst sauna builders: www.homemadesauna.comHe is an admin of Facebook group: Outdoor Sauna Plans & Construction with over 20k members.
Love Threads
Contemporary Life Cycle Celebrant Abegael Fisher-Lang creates ceremonies (of extraordinary beauty) on the west coast of Canada. In Love Threads, she invites newly betrothed couples to consider the 'genius' of their love story, and explore ways to celebrate it in their ceremony. Couples who have co-created their weddings with Abegael offer their unique, moving, and sometimes hilarious, personal vows to inspire readers to take the leap into writing their own vows. She is committed to the 'art of possibility' in ceremony, and loves working closely with each couple to find the language, symbols and rituals to make their wedding truly personalized. She says, "Each couple has their own unique love story, so their ceremony should reflect them in every way." Traditional rituals such as Ringwarming, Handfasting and Bellringing round out this inspiring and engaging manual.Abegael describes each wedding as a new piece of participatory theatre. The curtains have opened!
