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Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
337 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
A practical roadmap for anyone determined to parent differently than they were raised. Because our kids can feel what we don't heal.The one book you wish your parents had, and your children will be glad you read. Healing from your own upbringing is hard enough—but how do you do that work while being the parent you wish you had?In this potent resource for parents and parents-to-be, licensed therapist and educator Eli Harwood targets the feelings, mindsets, and habits that often sabotage our parenting. Organised alphabetically by growth areas—many of which are symptoms of an insecure or traumatic past—this book provides punchy guidance to heal from things like:dealing with anger and anxietyour relationship with body imageour tendency for people-pleasing and comparing ourselves (and our kids)...so our kids don't have to.This book will help you heal yourself in order to become the best parent you can be.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
225 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Filled with full-page spreads of cross sections of ten intriguing working boats, this book provides a glimpse into their inner workings, as well as highlights of each boat's unique engineering components that enable it to do the job it was built for.Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a Coast Guard rescue, what it's like to work on a science research vessel, or what's involved in crabbing? The book includes illustrated details about each boat's mission and jobs people do on board, as well as a glimpse of what life is like on a working boat. Packed with information that's fun and practical, the book also includes details about maritime instruments, such as how a radar works, on-water safety gear, diesel engines, and mechanics, such as how water is pumped through a fire boat.
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
101 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Creative children and curious adults will have fun learning the magic of sumi-e with the simple techniques illustrated in Super Simple Sumi-e.Learn how to make various sumi-e brush strokes and how to create animals, flowers, and bamboo with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide with step-by-step picture instructions.Sumi-e means "ink picture" in Japanese—"Sumi" means ink and "e" means painting or picture. Since similar styles of painting with brush and ink are used throughout Asia this style of painting is often referred to as Asian brush painting.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025, 6-9 år
170 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun summer-themed pictures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practise their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required!• Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish• 40+ Cool Projects• Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along• Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the foil on the cover will catch kids' eyes!• 9 x 9 Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each step
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
275 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
This gorgeous compendium contains 100 amazing colours that you might otherwise live your whole life unaware of.These colours exist in the strangest of places, and serve extremely specific functions in nature, or were human-made with one goal in mind.In this oversized, design-forward book you'll find entries for each of the 100 colours, organised in gradient order, with structural and impossible colours set at the end. Each entry has a 2-page spread with a full-page image of the colour plus snappy descriptions, and easy-to-understand category symbols. Some entries include diagrams. Even includes structural colours and colours outside the range of human visibility! Also included is a brief introduction to colour theory, a myth-busting section, plus index, glossary, and notes.Here is your universe in living colour:Cosmic Latte: The average colour of the universe.Dragon’s Blood : A tropical tree that bleeds red resin with incredible medicinal potential.Sonoluminescence: A colour created by sound!Eigengrau: The colour we perceive in the absence of light (and no, it's not "pitch black").Perfect for anyone who loves science or art, and bursting with astonishing facts and stunning photography, The Universe in 100 Colors is a wonder for the senses.
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
220 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Though there have been countless studies on how attachment styles affect our romantic relationships, Raising Securely Attached Kids is the first book to reframe the subject for caregivers and children.Licensed therapist and highly sought-after attachment research expert Eli Harwood illuminates the science that explores our innate human need to bond with other humans, and helps us harness it as the only parenting approach proven to have a lasting impact. Her loyal following—fast approaching the millions—connects to Eli’s accessible approach that helps everyone form secure and close relationships with their kids, which helps them develop resilience, confidence, and form close relationships in the future.“Eli Harwood brings infectious-fun energy, vulnerability, and fresh perspectives without shaming or blaming. Not only is Raising Securely Attached Kids a practical and actionable guide, it’s grounded in science and entertaining to read.” —Hilary Swank, actress, storyteller, mom of twinsHopeful and inspiring, this essential evidence-based guide shows parents, educators, and anyone with children in their lives that they are not alone in the questions and concerns they may have about raising confident, capable, and caring kids.Covering every parenting era from new-borns to adults, Raising Securely Attached Kids teaches simple, real-life strategies that will help you:Move past old patterns from your childhood to become the parent or caregiver you yearn to be—no matter what you went through growing upResolve past attachment traumas so you can offer a calm, connected, and secure baseCreate a secure attachment relationship with your kids by choosing connection over controlBuild and reinforce a strong foundation of trust with scripts and practical toolsUnderstand that it’s never too late to create a stronger bond with your children
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
261 kr
Skickas
Now in paperback, this beautiful modern sewing and mending guide with vibrant, full-color illustrations woven throughout encourages us to break free from the fast fashion industry by repairing our clothes rather than discarding them. Along with DIY and how-to illustrations and tutorials, you’ll find heartfelt stories by authors Nina and Sonya Montenegro (creators of the popular @TheFarWoods) that encourage you to change your consumption habits, celebrate a sustainable, intentional lifestyle, demonstrate mending as a powerful act that not only strengthens the object we are repairing, but ourselves as well. Beginners and Seasoned Sewers will find: Basic Mending Skills - how to thread a needle, how to tie knots, and basic stitchesSashiko - a striking Japanese hand-sewing technique for reinforcement and decorationDarning - plain weave, swiss weave, crocheted patch, knitted patch, and needle-felted patch Patching - the best three ways to patch holes how-to guideMending Tutorials by Item - down jackets, shirt cuffs, and linenOther Common Repairs - snags, buttons, belt loops, leggings, pant pockets, and moreSewing Beyond Mending - hemming pants, taking garments in, and adding pocketsExtend the life of your favourite clothes and beloved household items with mending with this timeless and practical guide to cherishing and caring for our belongings. This paperback edition includes French flaps which function as built-in bookmarks!
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
197 kr
Skickas
"[The] book brings a sense of joy and creativity to this sensible, dare I say stodgy, form of protein."-The Seattle Times Beans are a "superfood" and a budget-conscious, plant-based protein for meat and non-meat eaters alike. An excellent everyday option, they're easy to make the main focus of a meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or to sneak into something for an extra boost (think smoothies!). The cookbook uses popular and widely available beans, pulses, and lentils, and includes 40 simple, delicious recipes for dips and spreads, salads and soups, as well as for mains. Whether you're stocked up on dried or canned beans, there's plenty of inspiration here. Liven up your weekly meals with this hearty, healthy staple. Recipes include:Pinto Bean Enchiladas with Zucchini and SpinachTurkey and White Bean ChiliSplit Pea Soup with Bacon, Lemon, and Fresh HerbsHuevos Rancheros SandwichesButter Bean and Walnut DipVietnamese Black Bean Sticky RiceVegan Black-Eyed Pea JambalayaRed Lentil Stew with Dried ApricotsCauliflower and Lima Bean GratinDried Cherry Pilaf with Chickpeas and PistachiosBean Bourguignon (with or without beef)Coconut Curry Split Pea Dal
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
191 kr
Skickas
Go beyond the oversimplified online tests with this approachable, playful guided journal designed to help you find your personality type and embark on an empowering journey of self-discovery.Beloved Enneagram coach Abbey Howe uses meaningful quizzes, exercises, and guidance to help you understand yourself and others on a deeper level.Finally: Both the Enneagram curious and longtime Enneagram fans have a place to delve into the Enneagram types and put that knowledge into practice, all with an eye toward busting burnout, taming stress, and crushing life goals. My Enneagram takes a step-by-step approach to personal transformation, with actionable tips and exercises to guide you along the way. How to find your Enneagram type—including not one but two quizzes that go way deeper than any cookie-cutter online quiz will goHow to use the Enneagram to identify your biggest areas of growthTips, tricks, and exercises to setting your goals—and achieving them!How the Enneagram can improve communication between you and the closest people in your lifeAuthor Abbey Howe, a certified Enneagram coach, provides explanation and insight, breaking down the 9 types, as well as offering prompts, exercises, and real-life examples to aid in your transformation.Consider this workbook the Goldilocks of Enneagram books: something accessible, fun, and not too self-serious, while also wildly helpful with space to take concrete steps toward self-discovery and personal growth.
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
329 kr
Tillfälligt slut
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD: The 50th anniversary edition of the classic manual for sustainable living-with 900+ pages covering basic country skills and wisdom for living off the land!Whether you're homesteading, prepping, or living off-grid, keep your family healthy, safe, and self-sufficient-no matter what's going on in the world.From homesteaders to urban farmers, and everyone in between, there is a desire for a simpler way of life: a healthier and self-sufficient natural lifestyle that allows you to survive and thrive-even in uncertain times. Carla Emery's classic guide will teach you how to live off the grid, be prepared, and do it yourself. * Can, dry, and preserve food* Plan your garden with a beginner's guide to gardening* Grow your own food* Make 20-minute cheese* Make your own natural skincare products* Bake bread* Cook on a wood stove* Learn beekeeping* Raise chickens, goats, and pigs* Create natural skincare products* Make organic bug spray* Treat your family with homemade natural remedies* Make fruit leather* Forage for wild food* Spin wool into yarn* Mill your own flour * Tap a maple tree* And so much more!The Encyclopedia of Country Living has been guiding readers for more than 50 years, teaching you all the skills necessary for living independently off the land. Whether you live in the city, the country, or anywhere in between, this is the essential guide to living well and living simply.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
396 kr
Cannelle et Vanille's Aran Goyoaga shares 100 recipes that showcase how uncomplicated and delicious gluten-free baking can be. Her previous cookbook was a Most-Anticipated Fall Cookbook from Food & Wine, Food52 and Bon Appetit, a New York Times Holiday Books Pick, and a 2020 James Beard Award Semifinalist.Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple is all about easy-to-follow, gluten-free recipes for enticing breads, cakes, pies, tarts, biscuits, cookies, and includes a special holiday baking chapter. Aran also shares her gluten-free all-purpose baking mix so you can whip up a batch to keep in your pantry. An added bonus is that each recipe offers dairy-free substitutions and some are naturally vegan as well. With inventive, well-tested, recipes and Aran's clear guidance (plus 145 of her stunning photos), gluten-free baking is happily unfussy, producing irresistibly good results every time. Recipes include:* One-Bowl Apple, Yogurt, and Maple Cake* Double Melting Chocolate Cookies* Honeyed Apple Pie* Buttery Shortbread* Lemon Meringue Tartlets* Baguettes, brioche, and boules* Crispy Potato, Leek, and Kale Focaccia Pie* Pumpkin and Pine Nut Tart* And so many more tempting recipes
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
396 kr
Skickas
From the James Beard-recognised creator of Cannelle et Vanille - lauded by everyone from Bon App tit to Dorie Greenspan - comes 100 recipes that show us how to bring more joy and mindfulness to the kitchen, as well as connection around the table, through family-friendly meals that are satisfying, yet decidedly unfussy. Recipes are organised around the day: start off with Spicy Carrot, Grapefruit and Sunflower juice Soft-cooked Eggs with Dukkah and Bitter Greens; and move on to Tomato, Corn and Bread Salad at midday. There is a chapter of everyday dinners you can prepare on a weeknight, such as a simple spaghetti and meatballs supper or Braised Chicken with Apples and Cider. You'll also find a chapter of menus to inspire you when you want to gather together a larger group of friends and family which Aran heartily encourages! She is especially known for her tender, gluten-free baking and the book includes recipes for her sourdough bread, caramelised onion and fennel biscuits, and her apple tarte tatin (with flour substitutions included for those who aren't gluten-free). Filled with Aran's gorgeous photographs, you will also find suggestions sprinkled throughout the book for creating a welcoming space with lighting, linens, flowers and flatware, along with gentle encouragement to spend time in the kitchen nourishing yourself as well as those you love.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
151 kr
Skickas
This jam-packed activity book offers mazes, puzzles, word search, seek-and-find, and other fully illustrated games while teaching kids about the incredible facts and unsolved mysteries of outer space.
Del 4 - Working Boats
Working Boats: Ferry
A Look-Inside Book
Kartonnage, Engelska, 2026
200 kr
Kommande
Look inside an amazing ferry in this board book shaped like a boat!This richly illustrated, die-cut board book, inspired by the bestselling picture book Working Boats, explores a day in the life of a working boat: a passenger ferry! Page by page, each important part of the boat is revealed to show how it works, and how each part contributes to the important job the boat has. Nautically curious toddlers will pore over each page to discover what it looks like in the engine room, the pilothouse, and even the complex maze of pumps and pipes!
2023
200 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Create secure, healthy, and deeply satisfying relationships by transforming your old attachment patterns with more than 140 prompts in this evidence-based, practical guided journal.Therapists agree the way to address troubling attachment patterns as an adult is through reflection. Licensed therapist, attachment nerd, and viral TikTok star Eli Harwood is here to help you do just that. Together, you will come to understand and transform the patterns in your romantic life. Want to find out why you're always running for the hills at the first sign of commitment or constantly spiralling with jealousy and anxiety? This journal is the answer.The research findings suggests that our attachment patterns are set in place as early as 10 months old—but the data of adult attachment comforts and assures that yes, everyone can change their attachment pattern.This workbook for romantically entangled (or romantically seeking) adults has:Prompts for reflecting on your current patterns of behaviour in datingResearch-based quizzes to help you delve into your patternsSpace to write about your past and present insecure patterns in relationshipsTips and tricks for your journey toward an earned secure attachment
2025
211 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Wishy Washy takes young children on an adventure as they learn new words through life-like paintings, bright colours, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Now in an interactive water reveal book edition, this book can help you teach your child first words as they enjoy bringing the pages to life themselves with colour using the included kid-friendly water pen.Features:Reusable Water Reveal Colouring Pages: 16 colouring pages turn from black and white to brilliant hues with just a touch of water. Once dry, the pages return to their original state, ready to be painted again and again.Kid-Friendly Water Pen: The chunky, easy-to-fill water pen is perfect for little hands, ensuring a comfortable grip and easy use. Plus, it conveniently stores right in the spiral-bound book, making it ideal for travel.Travel-Friendly Activity Pad: Perfect for on-the-go fun, making it easy to entertain kids during road trips, flights, or waiting rooms.Eco-Friendly: Use again and again without wasting paper.Skill-Building Fun: While having fun with colours, your child will also develop fine motor skills through sensory exploration.So join our little chipmunk friend on a creative adventure as he takes your child through this first words book in a fun and interactive way!
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
188 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Shot with ultra-high definition cameras, this book of amazing photographs showcases a period of unusually high solar activity in the Northern Lights. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on remarkable shows of light and motion in high latitudes - Alaska being the perfect place to see them. These new photos take full advantage of the latest advances in photographic technology and especially active solar storms of the past several years that cause the lights. With 160 images that have never been collected in book form, we are witnessing the interaction of charged particles in the earth's atmosphere clash with electrons and protons released by the sun. Photographers Calvin Hall and Daryl Pederson are dedicated aurora borealis hunters, enduring frigid nights in remote locations to get the best shots. The results are amazing.
2023
276 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
My Baby's Book focuses on baby’s delivery and first few years. Prompts include a mix of short-answer questions, lists, fill in the blanks, and places for photos to record pregnancy/anticipation of the birth, arrival, family info, observations about baby’s appearance and temperament, firsts, growth milestones, home, family friends, and baby playmates. When complete, you'll have a nuanced portrait of your baby's life through reflections, memories, history, and stories--a keepsake to be cherished throughout their life. Sections include:About UsYour ArrivalAbout YouShoweredFirstsHomeAdventureGrowing UpThis gorgeously crafted journal features the whimsical work of papercut artist Sarah Trumbauer throughout.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
241 kr
Skickas
Happiness sells! inspired to succeed at just one thing, the author vowed to sew all of her daughter's clothes (and most of her own) for one year. This is the story of that year and how doing one thing right inspired her to cultivate many happy habits. Faced with chronic illness and unemployment, Sanae lshida decided to take stock of her life and rediscover her passion for sewing. This is a seasonal book consists of 20 simple sewing projects plus variations (including Japanese-inspired home goods, children's and women's clothing), stitched together with charming and relatable personal stories about how sewing brought her profound happiness. Part 1 includes the incredibly moving essays as well as a look-book of photos of the projects, and Part 2 includes all the instructions with detailed illustrations. The book is 30% memoir and 70% practical sewing projects.
2025, Från 3 år
386 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Designed by a professional watercolour artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 3 features charming watercolour illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands.Five board books that feature foundational words in these categories:SportsSpaceDinosaursTrucksBugsThe back of each book in this first word box set also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page. Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, author of the bestselling box sets Our Little Adventures and Our Little Library , this new box set of first words books features functional language and a timeless design that will look great in any nursery or child's room.
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Kartonnage, Engelska, 2026
156 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Designed by a professional watercolour artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Big Book of Animals includes charming watercolour illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands.Our Big Book of Animals features 100+ foundational words for the following types of animals:Forest AnimalsOcean AnimalsSafari AnimalsFarm AnimalsAnd more!The back of this first words book also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page.Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, author of the best-selling series Our Little Adventures , this first words book features functional language and a timeless design that will look great in any child's room.
2026
170 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Inspired by the art featured in the bestselling Watercolor Workbook series by renowned artist Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), this special kid-friendly series allows children to paint alongside their parents, creating colourful masterpieces together. With Watercolor with Me, your child will love bringing simple line drawings to life with a splash of water. Each page transforms into a vibrant scene when wet, making it easy for young artists to explore their creativity without any mess. Features:6 Reusable Colouring Pages: Six colouring pages turn from black and white to brilliant hues with just a touch of water. Once dry, the pages return to their original state, ready to be painted again and again.Kid-Friendly Water Pen: The chunky, easy-to-fill water pen is perfect for little hands, ensuring a comfortable grip and easy use. Plus, it conveniently stores right in the spiral-bound book, making it ideal for travel.Travel-Friendly Activity Pad: Perfect for on-the-go fun, making it easy to entertain kids during road trips, flights, or waiting rooms.Eco-Friendly: Use again and again without wasting paperSkill-Building Fun: While having fun with colours, your child will also develop fine motor skills through sensory explorationWhether at home or on the go, Watercolor with Me offers endless hours of creative play. Let your child’s imagination flow as they enjoy painting just like a grown-up!
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
227 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Fun how to draw sports drawing book for kids—5-minute lessons great for young artists, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes!Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw fun sports-themed pictures in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7–12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required!Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects: Learn to draw fun sports things, from baseball bats to football helmets to pickleball paddles and moreLayflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow alongPerforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy, and the foil on the cover will catch kids' eyes!9 x 9 Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each step
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
357 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
In The Beautifully Organized Estate Planner , renowned organisation expert Nikki Boyd gently guides readers through the process of creating a comprehensive estate and funeral plan. This invaluable resource is designed to help individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate planning with ease and clarity. This planner offers:Estate Planning Essentials: Each section walks you through all the important steps of organising your affairsFuneral Checklist and Instructions: Dedicated space to share your arrangements and wishes with your family to alleviate the burden of planning during a difficult timeDigital Asset Plans: A practical solution for safekeeping digital data and sharing how you want social, email, and other accounts to be managedHardcover Binder: 3-ring binding that makes it easy to flip between sections and add/remove pagesPocket for Storing Documents: An interior pocket for stowing away any important documents By proactively addressing potential challenges and contingencies, readers can find peace of mind knowing that their wishes will be honoured and their family will be taken care of. The Beautifully Organized Estate Planne r is a must-have companion for anyone seeking to create a well-structured estate plan.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
161 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Summer is the perfect season for families to embrace the outdoors. When Summer Comes celebrates playing and exploring in the wilderness during the summer months.When summer comes,and the sky soars blue above us,and the days stretch long and warm before us,some people head to ball games and outdoor markets.Instead we gather our gear.Binoculars.Hiking poles.Backpacks.Butterfly nets.Shovels and buckets for trips to the shore.Summer’s the season when we explore.
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
132 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
211 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
Ciscoe Morris answers 400 the most interesting, oft-asked, most urgent, and puzzling gardening questions. Even if Ciscoe’s signature exclamation "Ooh-la-la!" (delivered with a thick Wisconsin accent) is completely disarming, do not underestimate his gardening chops: Master Gardener, certified arborist, teacher at the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture. In his first book, he addresses the full range of issues from ornamental gardening and trees to vegetables, fruit trees, shrubs, lawns, containers, weeds, and more.
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
201 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
“With distinctive wit and uncommon intelligence,” a Seattle writer offers a “provocative, highly original” profile of Mount Rainier—capturing the majestic beauty and deadly allure of one of the largest active volcanoes in the U.S. (Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air) Mount Rainier is one of the largest and most dangerous volcanoes in the country, both an awesome natural monument and a formidable presence of peril. In The Measure of a Mountain, Seattle writer Bruce Barcott sets out to grasp the spirit of Rainier through an exploratory, meandering, and deeply personal journey along its massive flanks. From forest to precipice, thinning air to fractured glaciers, he explores not only the physique of Rainier but the psychology and meaning of all mountains—and the deep connection that exists between humans and landscape. What he finds is a complex of moss-bearded hemlocks and old-growth firs, high meadows that blossom according to a precise natural timeclock, sheets of crumbling pumice, fractured glaciers, and unsteady magma. Rainier’s snow fields bristle with bug life, and its marmots chew rocks to keep their teeth from overgrowing. The mountain rumbles with seismic twitches and jerks, seeing one-hundred-thirty earthquakes annually . . . Rainier is an obsession, a temple that attracts its own passionate acolytes—from scientists and priests to rangers, and mountain guides—as well as a monument to death. Referred to by locals as simply “the mountain,” it is the single largest feature of the Pacific Northwest landscape—provided it isn’t hidden in clouds. Visible or not, though, Rainer’s presence is undeniable.Filled with adventure, poignant personal reflections, and fascinating mountain lore told by Indian chiefs, professional guides, priests, and scientists, The Measure of a Mountain is one man’s stirring quest to reconcile with a dazzling creation of nature, at once alluring and sometimes deadly.
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
198 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
The awe-inspiring story of explorer David Thompson, whose expeditions helped shape western North AmericaIn this true story of adventure, author Jack Nisbet re-creates the life and times of David Thompson—fur trader, explorer, surveyor, and mapmaker. From 1784 to 1812, Thompson explored western North America, and his field journals provide the earliest written accounts of the natural history and indigenous cultures of the what is now British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Thompson was the first person to chart the entire route of the Columbia river, and his wilderness expeditions have become the stuff of legend. Jack Nisbet tracks the explorer across the content, interweaving his own observations with Thompson’s historical writings. The result is a fascinating story of two men discovering the Northwest territory almost two hundred years apart.
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
200 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
A young doctor writes frankly of her medical training in small rural communities around the world, reflecting on the important lessons she learned along the way Do sleek high-tech hospitals teach more about medicine and less about humanity? Do doctors ever lose their tolerance for suffering? With sensitive observation and graceful prose, this stunning book explores some of these difficult and deeply personal questions, revealing the highs and lows of being a physician in training. Author Audrey Young was just 23-years-old when she took care of her first dying patient. In What Patients Taught Me, she writes of this life-altering experience and of the other struggles she faced in her journey to become a good doctor—from exhausting 36-hour shifts to a perilous rescue mission in an Eskimo village. As she travels to small rural communities throughout the world, she attends to terminal illness, AIDS, tuberculosis, and premature birth, coming face-to-face with mortality and the medical, personal, and socioeconomic dilemmas of her patients.
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