"The actions of two young working men with secrets ignite the passions and violence of a small Wisconsin town still haunted by the unsolved disappearance of three boys in the 1970s"--
"An illustrated guide to socialism for budding anticapitalists who know it's time to dump their toxic ex (Capitalism) and try something finer. Journalist Malaika Jabali debunks myths, centers forgotten socialists of color who have shaped our world, and shows socialism is not all Marx and Bernie Bros-it can be pretty sexy"--
"In What We Sow, Jennifer Jewell brings readers on an insightful, year-long journey exploring the outsize impact one of nature's smallest manifestations--the simple seed. She examines our skewed notions where "organic" seeds are grown and sourced, reveals how giant multinational agribusiness has refined and patented the genomes of seeds we rely on for staples like corn and soy, and highlights the efforts of activists working to regain legal access to heirloom seeds that were stolen from Indigenous peoples and people of color. Throughout, readers are invited to share Jewell's personal observations as she marvels at the glory of nature in her Northern California hometown. She admires at the wild seeds she encounters on her short daily walks and is amazed at the range of seed forms, from cups and saucers to vases, candelabras, ocean-going vessels, and airliners. What We Sow is a tale of what we choose to see and what we haven't been taught to see, what we choose to seed and what we choose not to seed. It urgently proves that we must work hard to preserve and protect the great natural diversity of seed."--
"In Micro Activism, former political consultant turned activism coach Omkari Williams shares her expertise to help each of us, no matter our temperament, find our most satisfying and effective activist role. Williams encourages starting small, working collaboratively, and beginning locally. Advice on self-care practices, burn-out prevention, and profiles of activists engaged in a range of activities and causes (from voter registration to craftivism, literacy programs, community gardens, and more), provide readers with the inspiration and practical know-how needed to engage in small, doable actions that make a lasting impact"--
"Chew proof, rip proof, nontoxic, 100% washable"--Cover.
"Chew proof, rip proof, nontoxic, 100% washable"--Cover.
“You probably haven’t encountered many books like You Are What You Watch. It convinced me that we take pop culture too much for granted, and the footprint it leaves in everything from our bodily health to how we name our kids.” --Nate Silver, founder of acclaimed data site FiveThirtyEight The average American spends more than a fifth of their life watching movies and TV, reading books, and listening to music. Consuming media, in other words. We tend to dismiss this as mere diversion, as if when we walk out of a theater we go back to being exactly who we were. In fact, the opposite is the case. The media we consume, and the act of consuming it, has incontrovertible effects on people, on culture—on the world—that are complex, fascinating, profound, and unexpected. In You Are What You Watch, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Walt Hickey explores exactly how this thing we blithely call “entertainment” has such a tremendous effect on us. Through compelling reporting and research and the creation of dozens and dozens of colorful data visuals, Hickey shows how something like a movie or TV show not only has a direct physical effect on the viewer—how the chemistry of our breath changes with a movie’s ups and downs, or a scary scene can be literally bloodcurdling—but also has a measurable impact on society, politics, the economy, and even the future. Some effects are simply happy—look at the correlation between characters’ names and the trends in baby names. Some quite sad—shark populations sharply decreased after Jaws. Some prove that there’s a blurry line between fiction and reality—both British and American spy services have poached ideas from the James Bond franchise. Some are so direct that the film feels like an advertisement—navy recruitment rates shot up after Top Gun. And some are so counterintuitive that they bring fresh insights to the deeper currents in our world—like how violent movies can actually lead to less real-world violence (because people who sit in theaters watching violent movies aren’t out on the streets committing crimes). From how media, and not NASA, got Americans to believe in space travel to the surprising light professional wrestling sheds on creative work environments, You Are What You Watch tells truths that are even more compelling than the made-up stories that inspired them.
This fast-paced YA horror novel perfect for fans of Stranger Things throws together two former friends when their long-missing best friend suddenly reappears-five years after his disappearance, but the same age as the day he vanished.
"A social and design history of the sewn-in pocket, from the mid-1500s up to today, that uncovers what pockets reveal about us, our place in society, and how we move through the world"--
"Plants, borders, and various horticultural paraphernalia make surprisingly frequent appearances in mystery plots. In this wide-ranging survey of classic and contemporary murder fiction, Marta looks at the detectives, motives, methods, opportunities, and writers that have used the garden as their point of departure. The result is a diverting and eye-opening study that deepens our appreciation of the great crime fiction writers while illuminating the close link between murder mysteries and the world of gardening"--
Kids of all ages will discover all sorts of fun and educational activities in this interactive nature book from bestselling author and illustrator Julia Rothman. In Julia Rothman's Nature Anatomy Activity Book, the author invites her many young fans to try their hand at identifying, drawing, and learning aspects of the natural world. Loaded with Rothman's original illustrations, the activity pages feature dozens of curiosity-peaking challenges, including: *Creating a cloud diary *Identifying and labeling the parts of a tree *Learning the stages of a frog's life cycle *Designing a spider web *Drawing butterfliesThe creative exercises in this book are sure to spark your child's interest in the world around them!
"Laurelynn G. Martin and Byron E. Martin show you how to successfully plant, grow, and harvest 47 varieties of tropical fruiting plants in any climate. This ... guide brings papaya, passionfruit, pepper, pineapples, and more out of the tropics and into your home"--]cProvided by publisher.
Kids can display their love of slithering snakes and remarkable reptiles with 50 fun and educational Tattoos That Teach, featuring realistic art and fascinating facts about the creatures. Snakes and reptiles are a fascinating favorite of animal lovers of all ages. These cool and creepy creatures slither, swim, stalk, and crawl across every page of Slithering, Scaly Tattoo Snakes & Reptiles. From the venomous Viper and Gila Monster to the nocturnal Gecko and camouflaging Chameleon, reptile-crazy kids will love to wear temporary art of their favorite species! 50 colorfully illustrated temporary tattoos are scientifically accurate and easy to apply with just a little water. Each featured species is accompanied by fun and fascinating facts. Did you know that the Texas Horned Lizard can startle predators by squirting blood from their eyes at a distance of up to five feet? Or that the Collared Lizard can run using only its back legs? Kids will love quizzing their friends on newly learned animal trivia while showing off their interesting ink.
"The power of medicinal plants is life-changing. When integrated properly into our lives, they are uniquely capable of fine-tuning and strengthening our vital systems. They help to enhance digestion, balance the nervous system, increase energy, improve sleep, promote resilience to stress, reduce inflammation, elevate mood and cognition, increase libido and fertility, boost immunity, support detoxification, nourish the microbiome, and rehydrate the system. And all you have to do? Eat, drink, smell, share, and otherwise enjoy them"--Book jacket.
This Learn to Write Brain Quest workbook helps children practice tracing and writing letters and words to prepare them for success with independent reading and writing in kindergarten and beyond. In Brain Quest Learn to Write: Letters, children ages 4 and up practice their penmanship while learning to write the letters of the alphabet. Learning to write and recognize letters and their sounds are key early literacy skills. Each workbook page includes engaging illustrations, multiple practice exercises, and fun activities that give children ample opportunity to master the content and experience the joy of learning.
This Learn to Write Brain Quest workbook helps children practice tracing and writing numbers to prepare them for success with math in kindergarten and beyond. In Brain Quest Learn to Write: Numbers, children ages 4 and up practice their penmanship while learning to write numbers 0-20. This workbook also introduces them to early numeracy concepts like recognizing, counting, and comparing numbers. Each workbook page includes engaging illustrations, multiple practice exercises, and fun activities that give children ample opportunity to master the content and experience the joy of learning.
"Every parent wants a kid who can--who can thrive, who can cope, who can stay motivated, adapt, show compassion, be focused. A kid who won't get stuck in a perfectionist loop or become anxious and avoidant every time something negative happens. Written by three mental health professionals who work with families, RAISING A KID WHO CAN delivers neuroscience-based advice and easy-to-implement strategies in a way that's organized for easy skimming and designed to be useful at any stage in a child's life."--Front jacket.
In Brain Quest Learn to Write: Pen Control, Tracing, Shapes, and More, children ages 3 and up practice pen control while learning the strokes, lines, and shapes that are important precursors to writing letters and numbers. Learning shapes is also key to math skills like categorization, geometry, and spatial awareness. Each workbook page includes engaging illustrations, multiple practice exercises, and fun activities that give children ample opportunity to master the content and experience the joy of learning.
In the action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series, a supernatural detective and his indispensable assistant, Abigail Rook, are plunged into the heart of an apocalyptic war between magical worlds. The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push the earth and the otherworld into a mortal competition. Jackaby and Abigail are caught in the middle as they continue to solve mysteries in New Fiddleham, New England—like who’s created the rend between the worlds, how to close it, and why the undead are appearing around town. At the same time, the romance between Abigail and the shape-shifting police detective Charlie Cane deepens, and Jackaby’s resistance to his feelings for the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, Jenny Cavanaugh, begins to give way. But before the four can think about their own futures, they will have to defeat an evil that wants to destroy the future altogether. The epic fourth volume in the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series features wry humor and a cast of unforgettable characters facing off against their most dangerous, bone-chilling foe ever.
In the second instalment of the New York Times bestselling series, detective of the supernatural R.F. Jackaby and his assistant Abigail Rook follow a case to a paleontological dig site in nearby Gad's Valley on the trail of a thief, a monster, and a murderer.Some girls work in shops or sell flowers. Some girls find husbands and play house. I assist a mad detective in investigating unexplained phenomena. My name is Abigail Rook, and this is what I do. In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First vicious shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens, and a day later, their owner is found murdered. Then in nearby Gad's Valley, bones from a recent dig mysteriously go missing, and an unidentifiable beast starts attacking animals and people, leaving mangled bodies behind. Police detective Charlie Cane calls on Abigail for help, and soon Abigail and Jackaby are on the hunt.
In the third volume of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series, Jenny Cavanaugh, the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, has enlisted the services of her fellow residents to solve a decade-old murder--her own.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Sherlock Holmes in this fast-paced and thrilling supernatural Victorian mystery Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary--including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby’s assistant. On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling case: A serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it’s an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain the foul deeds are the work of the kind of creature whose very existence the local authorities--with the exception of a handsome young detective named Charlie Cane--seem adamant to deny.
"Experience everyday magic of the garden through all four seasons- whether you're plucking fresh peas from the vine, collecting calendula blossoms to make a luxurious face cream, crafting ornaments from foraged acorns, or sipping a cup of chamomile tea made from plants you grew yourself. Uncover the joy and creative inspiration just waiting to be discovered in the garden."--
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