Overcoming
Overcoming: On Broken Pieces is the true story of Princess Ford, a woman who faced betrayal, abuse, loss, and injustice, yet chose healing over hiding. From trauma to triumph, she shares her journey with raw honesty and unshakable faith.This is your reminder: Shattered doesn't mean stopped.Broken doesn't mean buried.You can overcome- even on broken pieces.
Sisyphus
Aram Kakay Falah, an eminent voice from the heart of Iraqi Kurdistan, has carved a distinguished niche for himself in the world of Kurdish literature. With a writing career spanning over 35 years, his published works have reverberated deeply among Kurdish literati.Sisyphus: The Boy with Two Hearts is a modern retelling of the ancient Sisyphean tale. It replaces the boulder with an artificial heart, exploring the myriad facets of heartbreak, both inflicted by others and self-imposed. The narrative weaves profound life questions, from the romantic dilemmas of Mardin, who has to choose between two brothers with whom she is in love, the heart's dual nature explored by Dr. Bawanur, to the self-inflicted pain of lost love experienced by Malak. Intriguingly, Falah also explores the theme of identity through names, illustrating how Malak's unconventional name affects his life and relationships.This mesmerizing literary journey makes Aram Kakay Falah's work a compelling read for anyone seeking to explore authentic Kurdish storytelling.
Beano Betty and the Yeti: A Monstrous Mess
Join Betty and Yeti as they create a monstrous mess - will they be able to clean it all up before the groan-ups notice there's a yeti living under their roof? Life with a yeti secretly living in your bedroom comes with its hazards: the mess is constant, every day is pure chaos and don't even get Betty started on the smell ...But it's all worth it, because how many kids can say they have a lovable furry yeti for a best friend? Join Betty and Yeti for another year of messy mayhem! "Betty and the Yeti is funny, furry and fantastic! Hilarious and wonderfully silly, Betty and her Yeti are comic heroes in the making. A brilliant book, and Hugh is a certified comic genius!" - Jamie Smart, author of Bunny vs Monkey and Looshkin
Stickertopium: Gorgeous Gothic
Celebrate the gorgeousness of all things Gothic, with over 400 vintage art stickers, perfect for decorating, scrapbooking, crafting, and collecting. Explore the gloriously spooky world of vintage Gothic art, the inspiration behind characters from Dracula to Wednesday Addams. Over 400 high-quality art stickers cover popular Gothic themes, from fashion to architecture, animals andplants, as well as skeletons and mystic symbols. Use the stickers to personalize bags, laptops, and accessories, to bring your own spooky style everywhere you go. Add them to scrapbooks or journals. Or simply leave them in the book to enjoy as a treasured keepsake. Packed to the belfry with stunning vintage art, Stickertopium: Gorgeous Gothic is perfect for a horror-themed art project, a Halloween gift, or a treat for that special spooky someone.
Blood Lies in the Pages
A new terrifying collection of short horrors from the author of Summerside Lake Massacre and The Eyeless.Dare you turn the pages?Would you have second thoughts knowing the terrors that hide inside?Where the eccentric owner of an exotic pet store is hiding a ghastly experiment?Where an encounter in the woods at night leads to a most violent act?Or where a young girl is certain there's something terribly wrong with her new doll?For blood lies within these pages, ladies and gentlemen, and for those of you that choose to read further, prepare to be doused. Contains essays When Dinosaurs Roared and A Nightmare Segway
Everything Customer Experience
Unlock the full potential of your business with this comprehensive collection of customer experience strategies, tools, and insights. Everything Customer Experience brings together three essential volumes by expert Carlo A. DeMaio into one set.Whether you're just beginning your CX journey or looking to elevate your existing efforts, this box set offers everything you need to build loyalty, increase satisfaction, and drive measurable business growth.
Preaching the Christian Life and Faith
In this volume, essays are brought together that map the preaching landscape in the late antique Latin West from the perspective of religious education. In Late Antiquity, sermons were the central institution through which religious education was imparted. Each contribution focuses on one preacher and addresses one of four key questions: What role did the Holy Scriptures play in preaching? How were hagiographic texts interpreted in the sermon? How were Christian ethics taught in sermons? And how did dogma enter the sermon? Reflections on current research into preaching and on the role of Augustine for late antique preachers round off the individual studies. Since preaching is highly dependent on its local and historical contexts, the volume collects a variety of perspectives that offering a nuanced picture of the genre of preaching that has shaped Christian communication from Late Antiquity to the present day.
Knowledge Co-Creation in Climate and Marine Governance
Climate change affects the oceans on various levels - as an eco-system, as a storage for CO2, as a source of life, as a threat to coastal communities. For this reason, the UN sustainability goal 14 focuses on the protection of life at sea. The authors of this volume explore the transformative potential of co-creative processes in environmental and climate law, looking at rights of the sea, and on sea. The innovative approach of co-creation emphasises the integration of diverse forms of knowledge, encompassing scientific, indigenous, and local expertise to foster more inclusive and effective governance strategies for climate change and marine conservation, including sustainable fisheries, human rights protection and climate change adaptation. Based on a co-creation methodology that transcends disciplinary boundaries and enhances participatory approaches, this volume offers perspectives on ocean protection from national, regional and international law.
Attack of the Food Zombies
Rogue scientist creates a chemical that renders foods addictively delicious. The ravenous food zombies it spawns will literally eat your lunch!The chase is on when disgraced scientist Edwin Kane invents the chemical gustatene that renders any food irresistible! In this "sci-fry" thriller, Kane is pursued for his formula by corrupt food industrialists who want to use gustatene as a secret additive to make their snacks even more addictive. Cutthroat drug lords plan to peddle gustatene as a lucrative super-cocaine. Veganite terrorists battling Big Meat seek to use it as a weapon-because when sprayed on crowds it drives them into a cannibalistic frenzy! And, horror of horrors, if released into the environment, gustatene would spawn a global horde of food zombies! Also after Kane are a by-the-book FBI agent, an eccentric FDA investigator, and a world-renowned chef. Can the heroes stop Kane and thwart the villains? Can they cure food zombies and prevent gustatene's spread? "Fast paced and action-packed, Attack of the Food Zombies will captivate readers." Publishers Weekly reviewer.
Halcyon Pocket Size Hardcover Notebook
A daily companion to record all your observations, sketches, and creative explorations. Created in collaboration with Brooklyn-based artist Ken Buhler, these blank journals are inspired by the rich complexity of color and pattern found in the natural world.
Metamorphic Edition Size Flex Journal
A daily companion to record all your observations, sketches, and creative explorations. Created in collaboration with Brooklyn-based artist Ken Buhler, these blank journals are inspired by the rich complexity of color and pattern found in the natural world.
Carnelian B6 Hardcover Notebook
A daily companion to record all your observations, sketches, and creative explorations. Created in collaboration with Brooklyn-based artist Ken Buhler, these blank journals are inspired by the rich complexity of color and pattern found in the natural world.
Not Just Fine
NOT JUST FINEA Novel About Feeling in a Filtered World"I'm fine."It's the most spoken lie in the world.In a future that feels strangely like the present, schools track moods through wearable bands, offices monitor emotions for productivity, and even homes are equipped with parental control apps that score behaviour on screens. Calmness is rewarded. Silence is expected. Compliance is everything.But beneath this polished surface, a quiet storm brews.At Harmony School, a boy named Raghav begins to question the system after his best friend, Aryan, mysteriously disappears. At Nalanda University, Neha and her friends form a secret circle to rediscover forgotten emotions. In a corporate tower in Bengaluru, Aarav, a young coder, tries to break free from the emotional algorithms he helped build. And across the country, parents, teachers, and students awaken to a painful truth - a generation has been trained to suppress what makes them human.Not Just Fine is a powerful, multi-layered novel that weaves together school life, college rebellion, family dilemmas, and tech-driven workplaces into one emotionally charged narrative. It's a call to slow down, to speak up, and to feel - in a world that tells us not to.Perfect for readers of dystopian fiction, contemporary social novels, and anyone who's ever whispered "I'm fine" when they weren't - this story invites us to reclaim our most powerful right: The right to feel - unfiltered, unmeasured, and unapologetically real.
Wildlife's Second Chance
5 Star Book Review by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite: If you're an animal lover seeking a deeper connection with wildlife and nature, Wildlife's Second Chance is a book you absolutely must have on your shelf. Author F. Stone sheds light on the inspiring efforts of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers and the people leading those endeavors in Canada and the United States, with this part manual, part wildlife guide that is bound to delight nature aficionados. As injuries and illnesses tend to affect wildlife more in places near human activity, Stone provides keen insights and observations on how people can aid wildlife in these areas through helpful prevention and rehabilitation measures. As someone with rescued pets, I found the stories really encouraging and motivational. It's an enlightening and educational book about wildlife, complemented by breathtaking photographs that capture animals in their natural environment. Highly recommended. Have you ever witnessed a wild animal in distress and wondered how to help it? Wildlife's Second Chance provides information that helps you give the animal a second chance to survive. The important message here is, "Always call a wildlife rescue organization first before handling wildlife." Wildlife's Second Chance will delight readers with true wildlife rescue stories. Photographs show how the veterinarians and technicians managed the rehabilitation of birds, mammals, snakes, turtles, bats, and more. Professional photographs reveal the beauty of wild animals. Wildlife's Second Chance explains why wild animals which live close to human activity are at greater risk for injuries, poisoning, contamination and becoming orphaned. This has given rise for the need of non-profit wildlife rescue organizations. Working under strict regulations, they accept injured wildlife and rehabilitate the lucky ones to become healthy and returned to their wild home. This book salutes the volunteers who assist the non-profit wildlife rescue groups. Their sole reward is knowing they play vital roles giving injured wildlife a second chance to be healthy and free. A purpose of this book is to reveal how we can do a better job of protecting the wild animals living in our cities, towns, farms, sports, and industrial sites. Americans and Canadians value their wildlife and the wild habitats. These are at risk due to climate change and shifting environmental policies. Wildlife's Second Chance provides options on how we can ensure both remain healthy. This book will be enjoyed by the family, outdoor enthusiasts, farmers and many more. Wildlife's Second Chance will be a great addition to your reference library and/or on your coffee table.
Manifest That Sh*t
Ready to make some cool sh*t happen? Anything is possible with this empowering journal filled with prompts to fire up your love life, career, finances, and more through positive thinking, dreaming, and goal-setting. For joy-seekers and life hackers, this easy-to-use journal is the perfect tool to help you manifest your desires through the power of intention setting and positive thinking. Inspired by the law of attraction principles--using the power of the mind to turn thoughts into reality--these pages offer a safe space to dream big and honor your highest aspirations. Inviting and brightly designed, this fill-in journal can be tailored to your own manifestation journey, whether you want to practice positive thinking, set goals, or express daily gratitude. Each entry includes: Space to record the date A simple prompt to reflect on your current feelings about the future The starter to a daily mantra you craft to fit the moment Generous writing space to reflect, dream, and set goals Uplifting and encouraging, this journal sets the path toward a more positive, empowered mindset so you can manifest your deepest desires. SIMPLE TOOL FOR WELLBEING: With easy-to-follow prompts and plenty of space for reflection and goal setting, this empowering journal makes it simple to benefit from the transformative technique of manifestation by making it a regular practice. FUN APPROACH TO PERSONAL GROWTH: This playful, irreverent approach to happiness and self-determination is perfect for fans of bestsellers like Manifest, Do It for Yourself, Find Your F*cking Happy, and Best Year Yet. The bold, fresh design makes a lively display on a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk. OPTIMISTIC MINDSET: This journal taps into the optimism and abundance mindset trends, offering positive tools and encouraging affirmations to help everyone discover their dreams and design their own purpose-driven lives full of joy and possibility. Perfect for: People looking for personal growth and self-discovery tools Anyone interested in manifestation, intention-setting, goal-setting, and establishing habits Fans of personal growth journals and self-help books Starting a mindfulness, self-care, or daily gratitude practice Birthday, graduation, retirement, or wellness gift-giving New year, new you shoppers
Marimekko One Line a Day (Red Unikko)
The bestselling One Line a Day journal series has sold over 3.5 million copies! This stunning edition features the iconic Unikko print from renowned design and fashion house Marimekko, making a lovely and timeless gift. More than a daily diary: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. This keepsake memory book invites you to capture just a single quick line once a day over five years. As you write, the layout allows you to see your highlights and reflections on the same date in previous years. Uniquely rewarding, simple to complete, and presented in a lovely floral package, this Marimekko journal will become a treasure trove of memories to cherish forever. Copyright (c) 2026 by Marimekko. Design: "Unikko" by Maija Isola, 1964. THE EASIEST WAY TO JOURNAL DAILY: Writing a single thought or highlight each day is a great way to track progress, start or end your day with reflection, and collect memories and moments. DISPLAY-WORTHY OBJECT: This sophisticated journal includes the classic Marimekko poppy print, Unikko, on the cover, unique page edges, and a ribbon marker to easily keep your place. Tactile and timeless, it's a display-worthy addition to your nightstand or desk and an archive of memories you will want to keep forever. UNIQUE GIFT FOR ANY OCCASION: This is a wonderful gift for celebrating a new chapter, whether beginning a new year or a new life phase. With its elegant design, this daily journal makes an excellent gift for newlyweds, parents, spouses, friends, or any loved one on birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, graduations, bridal showers, and all sorts of milestone celebrations. BESTSELLING SERIES: Fans of the original One Line a Day or popular Canvas One Line a Day, Nouveau One Line a Day, or Modern One Line a Day will love this gorgeous version, whether starting a new five-year diary or giving the journal to a loved one. Perfect for: Fans of Marimekko Gift or self-purchase for journalers seeking new, distinctive ways to record and reflect Anyone looking to begin journaling or establish a daily gratitude practice: the easy and welcoming format is perfect for beginners Fans of the One Line a Day series Holiday, graduation, wedding, Mother's Day, and baby shower gift
Why Everyone Should Learn Swahili (But No One Ever Listens)
Why Everyone Should Learn Swahili (But No One Ever Listens)Swahili isn't just a language-it's a journey into the heart of Africa. Spoken by over 200 million people and used in the African Union, Swahili is the bridge connecting diverse cultures, countries, and communities across the continent.In this engaging and humorous exploration, Why Everyone Should Learn Swahili (But No One Ever Listens) takes you through the history, culture, and global impact of one of Africa's most beautiful languages. Whether you're a student, traveler, or Afro-enthusiast, this book will inspire you to embrace Swahili as more than just a language-it's a cultural revolution.Discover the global influence of Swahili - from Disney's Hakuna Matata to its role in pop culture and diplomacy.Learn how Swahili opens doors to travel, business, and deeper cultural connections.Uncover practical tips to make learning Swahili fun and accessible (even if you think you're terrible with languages!).Celebrate the vibrant cultures and traditions of Africa through its most widely spoken language.
Black Man's Kids
Pulitzer Prize Submitted Novel A Story of Legacy, Justice, and FamilyTwenty years after their father-once a respected civil rights leader-is sentenced to life in prison, six siblings are left to navigate the weight of his legacy.When one of them is forced to confront the law in defense of her own child, buried truths begin to surface, forcing the family to reckon with trauma, loyalty, and the meaning of justice.Black Man's Kids is a powerful, emotionally layered novel that explores: Generational traumaThe impact of incarceration on Black familiesIdentity, survival, and resilienceThe complexity of legacy and truthNow an official Pulitzer Prize submitted work, this novel delivers a raw and unfiltered look into the ripple effects of one man's choices-and the lives forever changed because of them.
Soft Emperor
The book examines how Qatar transformed from a small Gulf state into a global player through soft power diplomacy, using media networks, sports initiatives, educational investments, and commercial partnerships instead of military force. The book argues Qatar built a "silent empire" by leveraging unconventional tools like Al Jazeera, hosting the FIFA World Cup, strategic investments, and cultural institutions to achieve international influence far exceeding its geographical size. Through ten comprehensive chapters covering soft power theory, Middle Eastern politics, economic diplomacy, national branding, sports diplomacy, knowledge-based economy, and the Qatar-Saudi crisis, the study reveals how Qatar redefined global politics by proving cultural, economic, and media influence can be more effective than traditional coercive power, positioning Qatar as a "soft emperor" in the modern international system.
Omega
In a world divided by economic inequality, the elite's war for resources triggers global disaster. The release of a genetically engineered pathogen, Omega Xylophia-9.11.13, wipes out much of the population, leaving survivors with unusual heterochromatic eyes and a range of new abilities.As society rebuilds, those born with extraordinary powers-botanical manipulation, enhanced intellect, and telekinesis-become crucial to its survival. But harsh laws and oppressive regimes force a quarter of the population to become wanderers, known as the "Vagary."In this new, dystopian world, the fight for freedom, survival, and power has only just begun.
Blooms & Butterflies Journal (Diary, Notebook)
Beautiful butterflies and vibrant botanicals grace the covers of this charming nature-inspired journal!Inside, you'll find ample space for personal reflection, sketching, or recording favorite quotations or poems.Premium smooth-finish 120 gsm paper accepts pen or pencil beautifully.Light gray lines gently guide your writing.Paper is acid-free and of archival quality, preserving your thoughts for years to come.Elegant cover design is embossed and embellished with hand-selected touches of gold foil.Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page.For practicality, you'll find an expandable pocket inside the back cover: the perfect place to tuck notes and keepsakes.Use the matching elastic closure to secure your journal.Interior endsheets complement the overall design.Sturdy book bound-style binding ensures durability.Convenient small-format size, 5'' wide x 7'' high, slips effortlessly into most bags and backpacks.160 pages to capture your creative journey!
The Healing Nature of Earth
Explore the healing properties of Earth in this insightful book, part of a series dedicated to nature's restorative power. What can be more fundamental to our existence than the Earth itself? Our connection to the planet is encapsulated in the ancient archetype of Earth as the nurturing Great Mother, Gaia - a concept revered by our ancestors who understood the intricate balance between Earth and humanity. The Healing Nature of Earth delves into this timeless relationship, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary insights into Earth's energies. It explores creation myths and the symbolism of Earth as the benevolent Mother, alongside rituals and beliefs that span cultures and scientific disciplines. This book explains ways to enhance personal well-being - whether mental, physical, or spiritual - empowering us to look toward holistic healing and forging a harmonious path forward for both ourselves and to safeguard the health of our fragile planet. Chapters include: - Earth science - Sacred Earth - Ancient Practices
Big Apple Farm
The perfect book for fans of small town romance Beatrice Norton is a country girl. Working on a farm by day and pulling pints at the Big Apple pub by night, her simple life suits her just fine. Arthur Redgrave is city boy. Raised in luxury by acting royalty, he dreams of conquering the Big Apple - New York - and isn't afraid to trade off his parents' name to get there.But fed up with his entitled attitude, his parents ship him off to his dad's childhood farm for a reality check. Tasked with showing Arthur the ropes, Beatrice finds herself stuck with man who can't tell a pitchfork from a salad fork.Despite their efforts to remain at odds, Arthur finds himself respecting the straight-talking farm girl and Beatrice wonders whether there's more beneath his polished (and handsome) exterior. Can love bridge the gap between rural roots and big-city dreams, or will their hearts remain worlds apart?Tropes: Small town romance! Enemies-to-lovers Forced proximity Low spice
The Cycle Hatred
The Cycle of Hatred is a gripping tale that delves into the Southern Sudanese struggle for liberation from oppressive northern Arab rule. It vividly portrays the brutality, slavery, and relentless quest for freedom in a volatile environment. The narrative intricately explores the complexities of relationships, identity, and survival in a society plagued by prejudice and violence.Told through the eyes of Bakhita Nyanut Garang, a fourteen-year-old Sudanese girl orphaned after a Reizigat attack on her village, the story follows her harrowing journey. Nyanut endures sexual abuse from her ruthless Arab master, Abdallah, and receives meager food rations for her labor in Abdallah's restaurant in Aweil town. Upon learning about the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army, her sole desire becomes reaching Bilpam to arm herself and seek revenge for the injustices inflicted upon her, her family, and her village.Will Nyanut make it to Bilpam and return to settle the scores, or will she perish in the chaos?
The Wild Canary
The wild canary, officially known as the goldfinch, has lived in my heart since early childhood. I have layers and layers of fond memories of these beauties flocking, dipping and diving to feast in our corn fields every autumn. In the summertime, while nesting, they were splendid residents in our meadows where they would perch and serenade us from atop the purple thistles that abounded there. Today, they adorn our bird feeders with their brilliant color in harmony with the cardinals, oriels and wrens. I love them all, but find the wild canary speaks ever so eloquently to the child that exists in us all.
Beautiful Freedom
BEAUTIFUL FREEDOM THE BUTTERFLY EFFECTBrings enlightenment on living life with purpose, and seeing value in everything.
Bourgeois Coldness
'Bourgeois coldness refers to an affective strategy that offers an explanation for how self-preservation works. Bourgeois coldness is one of the most advanced affective and aesthetic forms of preserving the structure of the colonial status quo. It creates an affective shelter in the world, unencroached upon by the immediate consequences of its many catastrophes. It functions like air conditioning - a complex technology which reliably stabilises the climate until those inside consider it natural. Bourgeois spaces - institutional and affective - stay cool and pleasant. But outside it's burning.' - Henrike Kohpeiss Canonical critical theory by Adorno and Horkheimer enters a dialogue with Black studies through Hartman and Moten. 'Foregrounding affect, this timely book provides an inestimable philosophical argument for the centrality of Blackness in critical examinations of capitalism's violence.' -Denise Ferreira da Silva 'Elegant and erudite in equal measure, this book will stand as a landmark diagnosis of the practices of denial in our time.' -Andreas Malm
August Island Rike Paper Company
August Island Rike is the third book in my Cemetery Sitting series set in Seattle. With a mixture of old and new characters we'll learn how to navigate through every day-whether it brings happiness, success, life, death, grief or the understanding of a day as we process through. We'll also witness how one moment can change a life-being in the wrong place at the wrong time or how planning to commit a crime can turn into becoming the victim.Detective Jeffrey Muncer and Detective Metevior are returning to investigate new crimes on the streets of Seattle, solve older cases, and taking on current multilayered investigations. August Rike, Hector, Remy, Mrs. Peterson, and Willow are a few new characters you'll be introduced to. Join them on their journey through life, death, and witness how each process grief differently.
God's Idea Behind Coming Together
God's Idea Behind Coming Together Are you preparing for marriage and desire to lay a godly, lasting foundation? Are you already married but sense there is a deeper purpose God wants you to rediscover in your union? God's Idea Behind Coming Together is a timely, spirit-filled guide designed to help singles make destiny-defining decisions in choosing a life partner, and to help married couples rediscover God's original purpose for their marriage. It is a book that highlights God's mind in bringing two different people from different backgrounds and cultures together, not just for companionship, but for His divine purpose. In this book, Monday Bidemi Dele, a pastor with Living Faith Church Worldwide under Bishop David Oyedepo, shares timeless truths drawn from God's Word and practical experiences in guiding many into purposeful marriages. As a husband to Deaconess Temitope Dele and father to Daniel and David, his passion for seeing marriages thrive in God's plan shines through every page. You will discover the importance of prayer in choosing a life partner, how to manage your time during courtship, and how to lay the right foundation for a marriage that glorifies God and brings true joy. This is more than a book; it is a compass for singles and a refreshing well of purpose for married couples who desire to align their homes with God's design. If you desire a marriage that reflects God's mind, protects your destiny, and advances His kingdom, let God's Idea Behind Coming Together guide your steps into a fulfilling and impactful union.
The Incredible Adventures of Jeffy the Squirrel
Jeffy the Squirrel works at Useful Electronic Devices, where he spends his days tinkering with quirky tech and selling handy gadgets that spark curiosity-and occasionally sparks. When a private space company launches a campaign to promote space tourism, they choose Jeffy to be its furry, forward-thinking face.Soon, Jeffy finds himself aboard the International Space Station, learning the ropes of zero gravity while discovering that space has more surprises than his latest invention. Light-hearted and imaginative, Jeffy Goes to Space is a comic book packed with nutty charm, clever turns, and just enough mischief to make orbit unforgettable.
A Book of Shorts
A collection of short stories and poems written during more than fiftly years. Fact and fiction, family life, humour and tragedy.
On-The-Go Amusements: 50 Ways to Play Soccer
Make it a goal to have some fun with 50 Ways to Play Soccer, an exciting addition to our On-the-Go Amusements line! Make it a goal to have some fun with 50 Ways to Play Soccer, an exciting addition to our On-the-Go Amusements line! Designed for those who love the sport, this deck is filled with games and activities for all. Whether you are just beginning to play, are a soccer star, or simply enjoy watching the game, there is something for everyone. Ranging from warm-up activities to minigames, easily adapted to a range of abilities, the fifty activities in this tin will inspire hours of fun. With ideas for playing solo, with a relative or friend, or with a group large enough to split into teams, this makes a great gift or bring-along on a play date or family vacation. SOCCER FUN FOR EVERYONE: Think there's only one way to play soccer? Guess again! This portable tin holds fifty great ideas for warm-up activities and minigames you can play solo or with friends. Try Goalie Wars, Bounce Reaction, Soccer Freeze Tag, Secret Weapon, or any of these exciting games to see how much fun you can have with a soccer ball! ACCESSIBLE PLAY: Perfect for family members and friend groups of all ages, the activities in this set are easily adaptable and fun to play for all soccer/football lovers. Also great for coaches leading young teams who need fresh ideas for warm-ups and learning games! TAKE IT ANYWHERE: The petite, portable tin is the perfect size to throw in a backpack or tote, keep in a glove compartment, stash in a suitcase, or keep in a soccer gear bag. EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This game is part of the After Dinner Amusements series, a collection of tiny tins filled with family-friendly prompts for exploring and engaging with the world around you. Perfect for: Fans and players of soccerEveryone excited about the World CupCoachesFamiliesParents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for activities to share with kids SOCCER FUN FOR EVERYONE: Think there's only one way to play soccer? Guess again! This portable tin holds fifty great ideas for warm-up activities and minigames you can play solo or with friends. Try Goalie Wars, Bounce Reaction, Soccer Freeze Tag, Secret Weapon, or any of these exciting games to see how much fun you can have with a soccer ball! ACCESSIBLE PLAY: Perfect for family members and friend groups of all ages, the activities in this set are easily adaptable and fun to play for all soccer/football lovers. Also great for coaches leading young teams who need fresh ideas for warm-ups and learning games! TAKE IT ANYWHERE: The petite, portable tin is the perfect size to throw in a backpack or tote, keep in a glove compartment, stash in a suitcase, or keep in a soccer gear bag. EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This game is part of the After Dinner Amusements series, a collection of tiny tins filled with family-friendly prompts for exploring and engaging with the world around you. Perfect for: Fans and players of soccer Everyone excited about the World Cup Coaches Families Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for activities to share with kids
Pendleton Coloring Book
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Pendleton patterns as you color in over 50 full-page iconic Pendleton prints, from the beloved Highland Peak pattern to the iconic Salmon Falls pattern. Experience a meditative, soothing coloring experience that will leave you with a beautiful work of art. With intricate detailing and calming configurations, this deluxe coloring book features classic Pendleton prints and callbacks to vintage Pendleton advertisements, National Park badges, and more. Bring this adult coloring book along on your next camping adventure or weekend getaway, or enjoy it in the comfort of your own home for a transporting escape. MINDFUL ACTIVITY: Coloring is a great way to de-stress and find calm. Pendleton's intricate patterns offer an opportunity for working with multiple colors and expressing your creativity. HERITAGE BRAND WITH TIMELESS APPEAL: The Pendleton brand has a 150-year heritage, and its products are made with time-honored quality and craftsmanship. HANDSOME GIFT: Pair this coloring book with Pendleton Colored Pencils to create an easy gift for holidays, birthdays, or anytime giving for anyone who loves to travel, camp, or color. OFFLINE ENTERTAINMENT: For teens and kids, coloring is a terrific analog activity for camping, road trips, hangouts, or anytime tech-free and brain-enriching entertainment is needed. Perfect for: Fans of the Pendleton brand Southwest-inspired print and art enthusiasts Anyone with a penchant for adult coloring or art activities Pendleton shoppers looking for attractive presents for family and friends
Tales of the Macabre
Step into the shadows of the everyday... if you dare.In Tales of the Macabre, Michael Darcy masterfully pulls back the curtain on the chilling horrors lurking just beneath the surface of ordinary life. From the unsettling quiet of a desolate gas station to the ominous secrets hidden within forgotten rooms and the ancient dread clinging to a remote lighthouse, these twelve gripping short stories will transform the familiar into the terrifying.Prepare to question what's real as mundane moments twist into supernatural nightmares, where a simple taxi ride can lead to an inescapable fate and a mysterious gift holds a truth too dark to bear.Darcy's debut collection is a journey into the heart of fear, where the line between sanity and madness blurs, and the bell tolls for us all.Are you ready to face the macabre?
Pendleton Campfire Conversation Starters
Spark some fireside fun uncovering new and surprising details about family and friends with all-ages-friendly "have you ever" conversation starters. This boxed Pendleton set is an exciting addition to the iconic brand's popular game line! Bring this beautiful box along on your next camping adventure! Inside are 100 double-sided sticks with 200 family-friendly prompts to learn interesting tidbits about your fellow campers. Pick a stick and let the conversation flow. An all-ages game for friend groups and families that can be played over and over again because, as time goes by, there's always a hilarious new story to tell! The portable box is perfect for camping and the ideal size to throw in a bag for a road trip, outing, or game night. GREAT GROUP FUN: 200 engaging prompts to inspire entertaining conversation and bonding with family and friends! Packaged in a handy, portable box with a stunning Pendleton print, this all-ages game is perfect for sparking discussion around the fire on camping trips or making game night more lively. Pick a stick and read the question aloud for everyone to answer. HERITAGE BRAND WITH TIMELESS APPEAL: The Pendleton brand has a 150-year heritage, and its products are made with time-honored quality and craftsmanship. GREAT GIFT: This is a terrific gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or stocking stuffers. It's also great for anyone in need of game night inspiration or family reunion activities. Pair with other items in the Pendleton game line to create a themed bundle. ECO-FRIENDLY: Made with FSC-certified paper sourced from a mixture of materials from responsibly managed forests and recycled materials. Perfect for: Fans of the Pendleton brand Southwest-inspired print and art enthusiasts People who enjoy camping and traveling Pendleton shoppers looking for attractive presents for family and friends
Truman's Friends
Do you enjoy reading about history, experiencing poetry, or analyzing political commentary? Do you want to relive a great love story? This book may be for you! Great historic photos too! Truman's Friends is the enduring saga about what could be termed the "eternal" love between Mary Paxton an Independence socialite, journalist, and Charlie Ross, a professor, journalist, and eventually Press Secretary to Harry S Truman. While Mary and Charlie did not have a close relationship during High School, love blossomed at the University of Missouri in Columbia. They may have been dating before Mary became a journalism student. Charlie, at 23, was one of the first professors of Journalism in the United States and Mary's mentor. Secretly engaged, they hoped to protect Charlie. When Mary graduated in 1910, as the first female journalism student, she was offered a job as a reporter at the Kansas City Post. It was an exciting time for her. Meanwhile back at MU, Charlie missed Mary and asked her to leave her job. They planned to be married in 1911. Marriage plans failed because of Charlie's family who demanded him to support six sisters and a mother. He could not also support a spouse. This sent Mary into a terrible dungeon. While Mary was experiencing a mental and physical breakdown, Charlie quickly married Florence in 1913, a young coed at MU and became the father of two children. Charlie was on his way to wealth and notoriety. Mary's breakdown lasted for at least two years. Rambling from job to job until 1918, she finally volunteered to become a Canteen girl in France during WWI. While in France, she kept a fascinating diary. Upon the return to the United States in 1919, a war-torn Mary, unexpectedly married Mike, a farmer and they soon had one child. Very early in their marriage, Mike became mentally ill, violent, and unable to cope with life because of an inherited kidney disease. This sent Mary into another black hole where she became very sick. Her father urged her to return to college and obtain a master's degree. In the same year that her father died, she graduated from MU, and Mike passed away. During her years as professor of journalism at Christian College, now Columbia College, she wrote to Charlie and they met occasionally. They expressed their love for each other, but Charlie could not divorce Florence probably because she was Roman Catholic. The divorce would have harmed both of Mary's and Charlie's careers. Mary continued writing and created love sonnets to be given to Charlie at her death. Ironically, Charlie passed away 36 years before Mary, who eventually lived to be 100 years old. During their lives Mary wrote several books, plays, magazine articles and more. Charlie advanced his career with the Saint Louis Post Dispatch and became a national influencer. He had his own syndicated byline, "The Washington Letter." When Harry S Truman took over the White House in 1945, he named Charlie as his first Press Secretary. Mary knew her students well. Later in life she wrote, "I see so many college graduates, who never read a book after they take off their cap and gown. In fact, of all the women I know, and they are people I like and even love, have no intellectual curiosity. Something a college teacher only encounters once every few years." Learning was also one of the things that kept Mary alive so long. "When you quit wanting to learn things, you are dead, and might as well be buried, except there is a law against burying people who are physically alive, but dead mentally. Intellectual curiosity is something rare, and when a teacher finds a student who possesses it, that is a great day." Truman's Friends tells their love story and remembers their famous writings and influence on the United States, the world, and particularly Columbia, Missouri.
Franticek--Human States of Aggregation
The first collection of the work of multi-media Swiss artist Franticek Klossner. "I Melt, Therefore I Am!" Franticek Klossner is a pioneer of performance and media art in Switzerland. Transcending boundaries, he combines visual and performing arts, shedding his skin like a snake to constantly reinvent himself. This process enables viewers to visualize the stages of his evolution as a person and as an artist. In this major monograph, Franticek Klossner for the first time presents his entire multimedia oeuvre. This body of work, consisting of performances, video art, medical imaging, drawings, and silhouettes, is contextualized from various perspectives through contributions by numerous international authors. Surveys of Klossner's previous exhibitions and his works in public collections, as well as a complete catalog of his video art, make Franticek--Human States of Aggregation a valuable resource and reference for public and private collectors alike.
Buildings for People and Plants by Workac
An exploration of ten recent projects by WORKac and their connections to the surrounding environment. Buildings for People and Plants by WORKac is a thoughtfully curated architectural exploration by Amale Andraos and Dan Wood, the New York-based design firm's co-founders. The compelling volume, featuring ten of WORKac's most recent projects, such as the North Boulder Library, the Rhode Island School of Design's Student Success Center, and the Miami Museum Garage, navigates through the interconnected realms of architecture, environment, and social sustainability. The book includes an introductory essay by Andraos and Wood and a visual presentation that showcases how their architectural projects engage with their specific cultural and environmental contexts to support both people and plants. It also includes a conversation with the two architects, conducted by the Orange County Museum of Art's director Heidi Zuckerman, a critical essay by architecture critic Nicolai Ouroussoff, and an appendix with detailed information on the featured projects round out this volume. It is a visual treat that extends the narrative of their previous book, WORKac: We'll Get There When We Cross That Bridge, and showcases their latest explorations in architecture and community-centric design.
Death Without Fear
Fear of death is primal and universal, an inexorable part of the human condition. And yet, Western Culture perpetuates denial and avoidance, a conspiracy of silence. Whether existential distress is centered on personal mortality or loss of loved ones, the process of dying or death itself, this authoritative yet accessible manual for mortals offers relief. Informed by more than four decades of clinical experience, it contains a curated collection of the most resonant philosophical, spiritual, psychological, and practical answers to death anxiety. From the ancient wisdom of sages and shamans to contemporary, empirically derived approaches, abundant guided exercises facilitate self-reflection, insight, and application, providing readers with tools to replace fear with acceptance and live more freely and fully.
Rural Vision
The first book on rural architecture firm Christoph Hesse Architects. Christoph Hesse Architects is based in Berlin and Korbach, a small town in the northwestern part of the German federal state of Hesse. This rural area in the green heart of Germany is the location of most of the projects the firm has realized since its establishment in 2010, though occasionally, they do plant their rural concepts into an urban context. Christoph Hesse Architects and their friends see their designs as open places of culture. On the one hand, they are catalysts for change in thought, intended to change people's perspectives and stimulate self-efficacy in society. On the other hand, they are actual interventions in globally prevailing structures that can be disrupted and changed locally. Thus, the firm distinguishes between projects acting as perspective changes and as system changers. Rural Vision is the first monograph on Christoph Hesse Architects. It also constitutes a manifesto that illustrates how collaborative projects create social, ecological, and economic points of contact and dialogue. Moreover, they promote sustainable change that not only improves lives in rural areas but also redefines change as a source of innovation and social progress. The book offers alternative strategies based on selected projects through photos, visualizations, drawings, and plans, as well as essays and conversations.
Chinese Economy in the 21st Century
"Chinese Economy in the 21st Century: Power and New Global Routes" by Giuseppe Ciccone, Elda Molina, and Ramiro Rodr穩guez Bausero offers an in-depth analysis of China's economic trajectory since its 1978 reforms. This timely publication examines China's transformation into a major global economic power, delving into its current economic situation, future prospects, and significant contributions to global growth. The book explores key aspects such as China's role in international trade and finance, the impact of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on global connectivity, and its growing presence in Latin America. It addresses the challenges China has faced, including economic difficulties, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ongoing trade tensions, while highlighting its resilience and adaptability. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the macroeconomic and geopolitical factors shaping China's economic landscape and its long-term implications for the world.
Bigfoot - Is It Real?
What do eyewitnesses really see when they claim to encounter Bigfoot? And why do so many people across cultures share eerily similar stories of this elusive, ape-like creature?Cultural anthropologist Sharon Eby dives deep into the strange, fascinating world of Bigfoot sightings, folklore, and belief systems. In this unique blend of ethnographic study and storytelling, she explores what people believe about Sasquatch-and why.Featuring true eyewitness accounts, contributions from renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, and personal testimony from Bigfoot experiencer Rebecca Wilson, this volume investigates the roots of belief, cross-cultural patterns, and the deeper meanings behind our fascination with this legendary being.Drawing on interviews, surveys, and social theory, Eby presents an honest, thought-provoking look at Bigfoot through the lens of cultural anthropology. Is Bigfoot a flesh-and-blood creature, a spiritual symbol, or something else entirely?Discover the stories. Explore the patterns. Decide for yourself.
