THE BUSINESS TRIP is the gripping, page-turning debut from author Jessie Garcia.Stephanie and Jasmine have nothing and everything in common. The two women dont know each other but are on the same plane. Stephanie is on a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. After a few days, they text their friends the same exact messages about the same manthe messages becoming stranger and more erratic.And then the two women vanish. The texts go silent, the red flags go up, and the panic sets in. When Stephanie and Jasmine are each declared missing and in danger, it begs the questions: Who is Trent McCarthy? What did he do to these women or what did they do to him?Twist upon twist, layer upon layer, where nothing is as it seems, The Business Trip takes you on a descent into the depths of a mastermind manipulator. But who is playing who? Autorid: Jessie Garcia
Introduce children to the hope and promise found in the Resurrection with this one-of-a-kind picture book, which retells the story of Easter through the eyes of a young girl living at the same time as Jesus.This book is guaranteed to light up families homes and hearts with the hope, the truth, the beauty and the life that God promises.Sarah McConnell, Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland Kids Network Leader, and Kids Pastor at Catalyst Vineyard ChurchAnastasia loves to dream.Every morning, she shares the wonderful adventures from her dreams with her mother, Anika. And each night, Anika tells Anastasia about the dreams of their people to inspire new ones.Her favorite is the dream of the Great Waking Up, the day when there will be no more death! And that dream feels close to coming true as Anastasia watches the Deliverer, Jesus, heal and awaken people from a deep, dark sleep. So when Jesus is crucified, Anastasia is left heartbroken. How can the Great Waking Up happen if He is not here?But hope is not lost...because Anastasia will soon discover the tomb is empty and that Jesus is risen! The Great Waking Up has begun! Join Anastasia on a journey of dreams and faith, where hope transcends despair, and the promise of eternal life brings joy to all. Autorid: Sarah Shin, Shin Maeng
With style and straight talk, musician and activist Lachi redefines disability as a cultural movement, an empowering identity, and a blueprint for innovation that you cant afford to ignore.Lachi is an award-winning singer and leader who awakens the world to this truth: Disability has long shaped our culture and is an identity worth brazenly celebrating. In this book, Lachi welcomes readers into the vibrant world of Disability Culture.I Identify as Blind pulses with energy. Through magnetic storytelling, pop-culture deep dives, and historical insight, Lachi challenges mainstream views on disability with humor and heart. Because visionaries with disabilities have always driven progress.The book features trailblazing figures like Senator Tammy Duckworth, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte, Microsoft executive Jenny Lay-Flurrie, and so many more. Lachi even takes readers behind the scenes at Coldplay concerts, since after Chris Martin developed tinnitus, he transformed his concerts into some of the most accessible in the world. Each story reframes disability not as a deficit but as a wellspring of collective strength. And inventions created for people with disabilities benefit everyonefrom audiobooks to curb cuts to the internet. (Vint Cerf helped develop the first commercial email service, because he had trouble communicating by phone.)With punchy humor and radical honesty, Lachi dismantles stereotypes and builds a new narrative of Disability identity. I Identify as Blind is an invitation to a cultural movementwelcoming everyone to celebrate disabilities as a source of power and pride.Come for the laughs, stay for the mic drops. Autorid: Lachi, Tim Vandehey
"The last living member of a great Ottoman family, the refined yet sheltered Leyla finds herself homeless and vulnerable when her house is sold by the bank to a business tycoon and his ambitious wife. Forced out of this historic mansion on the bank of the Bosphorus, Leyla is rescued and taken in by Yusuf, the son of her family's former gardener who has become a journalist. She follows him to a modern, cosmopolitan district of Istanbul where she discovers a world of artists and outcasts alongside Yusuf's partner, Roxy, real name Rukiye, a hip-hop singer. Despite initial hostility, a real friendship gradually develops between these two very different women. When Leyla's former home is emptied of its furniture, a hidden family history resurfaces thanks to the discovery of a photo revealing the old lady's uncanny resemblance to a British officer. Could Leyla be the product of an illegitimate union between an Ottoman woman and an Englishman?"-- Provided by publisher. Evicted from her Istanbul mansion, an elderly aristocrat forms surprising new connections across class and culture. A colorful, nuanced novel about old and new money, the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey, from the internationally bestselling author of Disquiet.The last living member of a great Ottoman family, the refined yet sheltered Leyla finds herself homeless and vulnerable when her house is sold by the bank to a business tycoon and his ambitious wife. Forced out of this historic mansion on the bank of the Bosphorus, Leyla is rescued and taken in by Yusuf, the son of her familys former gardener who has become a journalist. She follows him to a modern, cosmopolitan district of Istanbul where she discovers a world of artists and outcasts alongside Yusufs partner, Roxy, real name Rukiye, a hip-hop singer. Despite initial hostility, a real friendship gradually develops between these two very different women.When Leylas former home is emptied of its furniture, a hidden family history resurfaces thanks to the discovery of a photo revealing the old ladys uncanny resemblance to a British officer. Could Leyla be the product of an illegitimate union between an Ottoman woman and an Englishman?With a marked sense of romance, this vibrant novel displays all the layers of a society where social classes as diverse as the former Ottoman aristocracy, the nouveau riche, and the Turks who returned after immigrating to Europe coexist. Autorid: Zulfu Livaneli, Brendan Freely, Yelda Turedi
"Silent No Longer is the story of Robert Stack's forty-year career in the disability industry, revealing the horrible neglect that persists today and asking why tens of thousands of people are still unnecessarily incarcerated in institutions that fail them"-- Provided by publisher. Autorid: Robert Stack
'Every serious investorestablished or aspiringshould read this.' Annie Duke, Author, Thinking in Bets and Quit 'For anyone striving to win in todays complex global capital markets.' Brian Portnoy, Author, The Geometry of Wealth What if investment success isnt about ideas, but execution and anyone can copy the best investors? In this hotly anticipated follow up to his bestselling book, The Art of Execution, Lee Freeman-Shor and experienced fintech CEO Clare Flynn Levy delve into what the most skilled investors do differently from the rest of us and offer practical steps for professional and personal investors alike. Drawing on exclusive access to detailed trade data, sophisticated analytics tools and hours of in-depth interviews, Lee and Clare reveal how the best professional investors in the world achieve extraordinary results not by getting it right all the time, but by making good decisions, both when theyre winning and when theyre losing. From surprising habits to rules based on hard experience, youll learn strategies and techniques you can adapt into your own investing today. Including: Why execution timing, sizing, and managing positions matters more than stock picking alone. How elite investors know when to cut their losers and ride their winners to make 1,000%+ returns. The habits and disciplines of the 'Assassins,' 'Hunters,' and 'Connoisseurs' who consistently outperform. Practical frameworks to refine your own decision-making process. Stock Market Maestros blends data-driven insights with real-life case studies to provide a rare glimpse into the minds, strategies and behaviours of top fund managers from around the world its a treasure trove of ideas for continuous improvement of investment skill. Autorid: Lee Freeman-Shor, Clare Flynn Levy
Warning to grandfathers: this one-of-a-kind book contains a whole bunch of love & crazy fun! Packed with easy creative prompts and fill-in doodles, What I Love About You, Grandpa lets kids express their one-of-a-kind love as only kids can. Children will have a blast filling it out on their own or with help from a grownup (or very smart cheetah!). With just a little bit of kid-magic, presto! It becomes a sweetly unique, personalized book for grandpa he'll cherish forever. And ever. And ever! Lets kids create their own what I love about you book, just for grandpops! File under: awesome grandpa book to fill out and give, best grandfather book ever Hardcover, 6.25 x 5.5 inches, 48 pages Autorid: Knock Knock Kids
Kids (and grownups!) love to learn and say silly-sounding words-not to mention impressing others with them-so we've created Silly Word Flashcards, featuring some of the goofiest multisyllabic terms in the dictionary. With fun definitions, child-friendly phonetic pronunciations, and playful illustrations, this deck will introduce youngsters of all ages to the stupendous glory of being a word nerd. Create an instant smarty-pants with word flashcards for kindergarten kiddos-and older kiddos, too! File under: word games + homeschool must-haves + super fun learn to read learning games! 3.75 x 5.5 inches, 30 cards, accordion-fold booklet with fun tips & games Autorid: Knock Knock Kids
Hey, guess what? You've got a super fun playground inside your head-it's called pretending! Have you ever wanted to fly? What would you do if you were pocket-sized? If you could talk to animals, what would you say? With this whimsical notepad, you can be anyone, do anything, or go anywhere right in your own bedroom, yipee! This mini notepad with stickers delivers endless adventures on the cheap & cheerful express! Need creative indoor games for kids 3+? Here ya go! 6 x 9 inches, 40 sheets, 30 stickers featuring 10 designs Autorid: Knock Knock Kids
Do you know someone who deserves a high five today? Maybe it's you! This inspiring interactive pad lets kids & grownups share applause for little & big things. Try giving one to a family member, a friend, and to yourself. Adults & kids can even help each other fill 'em out gold stars all around! Great gift for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and actual children ages 5+ File under: adorable mini notepad with stickers + awesome self-esteem booster! 6 x 9 inches, 40 sheets, 30 stickers featuring 10 designs Autorid: Knock Knock Kids
Track your snacks, meals, and noshes. This munchie-recording tool is part food diary, part kitchen chronicle. As you enter the details of your weekly menu, you'll keep your goals-whether they're to eat better or eat less-in sight. More efficient than a meal planning notebook! Because eating food is fun and daily notepad trackers are cool 6 x 9 inches, 60 sheets Autorid: Knock Knock
A lined notebook that's perfect for getting all of your inner thoughts down on paper so you can have more focus for the other stuff! We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting what you want to focus on out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for more things to focus on or something like that. Whatever you're spending time focusing on: your astrological chart, a poem you'd like to memorize, mapping out your vegetable gardenall that awesomeness deserves a pretty place to exist, and that's exactly what this journal is here for! ·Blank Journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" ·Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker Autorid: Em & Friends
This lovely lined journal is the perfect place to put your daydreams down on paper. We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting those thoughts out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for more thoughts or something like that. Whatever you're reflecting on: which country you'd like to move to, ways you'd like to change the world for the better, or a long list of what you'd do if you had three wishesit all deserves a pretty place to exist and that's exactly what this journal is here for! Plus, CATS. ·Blank Journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" ·What's better than an unlined blank page journal? This lined one right here! ·Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker Autorid: Em & Friends
We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting "stuff" out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for other stuff in your head or something like that. Whatever your good stuff ahead may be: a grocery list for a fantasy dinner party, a love letter to your future self, or a long list of what you would do if you won the lottery-all that good stuff deserves a pretty place to exist and that's exactly what this journal is here for! Blank journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" Need a lovely lined, blank journal for women? Here 'tis! Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker Autorid: Em & Friends
If someone you love is grieving, let them know all the ways you love and support them with this box of 8 fill-in-the-blank letters. Fill them out, seal them with the included stickers, and place them back in this box to create a one-of-a-kind, comforting gift. Simple to complete, yet personal and meaningful, these letters will guide you to offer compassionate, empathetic support. Each letter is designed to be opened at a specific time, ensuring your heartfelt message will be read at just the right moment. Looking for caring "Friend, I love you letters"? This box of love & support is here to help. File under: TLC for tender times, kindness love notes, encouragement for women & anyone who needs it 8 customizable, fill-in-the-blank letters with special sealing stickers in a keepsake box; 6 inches x 4.25 inches Letters include: When You Need to Feel Some Love, When You Feel Like People Have Moved On, When You Want to Share Happy Memories & Moments, When You Have to Navigate an Important Occasion, When You Think All You'll Ever Feel Is Grief, When You Feel Overwhelmed, When You're Missing Your Person, When the Holidays Are Here Autorid: Em & Friends
'L. C. Winter is a fantastic writer. If you liked The Silence Factory by the splendid Bridget Collins, I think this is for you' Natasha Pulley, author of The Hymn to Dionysus and The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Vengeance is theirs and theirs alone. But who will deal the fatal blow? Young Nancy Ratcliffe is on the run. Her father had sought refuge for his family with the Brethren, led by the charismatic but dangerous Prophet. But now her father is gravely ill, and even the sooty streets of Victorian London hold less terror for Nancy than the brutality of Brethren Hall. Meanwhile, Spider is biding her time. Wrapped in dreams and visions, she paces the dark corridors and hidden staircases of the crumbling house she grew up in. The man who murdered a part of her disappeared many years ago, but still she hopes for revenge. Jet-black and thrilling, Spider, Spider is an unforgettable tale of a woman who has lost herself in the poison of vengeance, and the knife-sharp girl who might just bring her back. Autorid: L.C. Winter
"Text, graphics, timelines, and photography exploring identity and gender through fashion and dress"-- Provided by publisher. Bending the Rules is a fascinating, provocative, and highly entertaining visual exploration of identity and gender through fashion.Celebrated costume designer Camille Benda seamlessly weaves together the cutting-edge and the historicalspanning high fashion, dress in film, trendsetting brands, art history, and moreshowing that gender and fashion have always been intertwined. Brought to life with a dazzling array of more than 160 images, Bending the Rules combines short essays and interviews with creative professionals to offer snapshots of fashion and gender expression across cultures, places, and time. This unique portrait of fashion and identity explores how clothing can be serious and playful, limiting or liberating, express joy or longing, fear or fun, and much more. Readers will find captivating examples as wide-ranging as gender-confirming underwear line Urbody to Buddhist monastic life, Brad Pitts red-carpet skirt to gay cowboys and codpieces, Playboy and bustiers to Native American Two-Spirit beings. For anyone fascinated by fashion or the sociology of clothing, identity, and gender, this book offers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.VISUALLY RICH: More than 160 visuals include illustrations by Gwyn Conaway, a costume designer, fashion historian, and culture specialist, as well as archival and contemporary photography, self-portraits, magazine covers, embroidery, and more. AN ACCESSIBLE ENTRY POINT TO THE WORLD OF FASHION: Through illustrated timelines, custom graphics, and content crafted with a sense of humor, playfulness, and curiosity, this artful social science book is accessible for newcomers and experienced fashion enthusiasts, from tweens exploring their own newly forming identity to cool aunts and switched-on grandparents. A GLOBAL APPROACH: From an 18th-century French chevalier to Japanese kimonos, medieval alchemical manuscripts to 15th-century Flemish paintings, African Ndebele aprons to Scottish tartans, this deeply researched exploration spans time, cultures, and geography.Perfect for: Fashion enthusiasts Costume and clothing designers Beauty and body image advocates LGBTQIA and nonbinary readers seeking examples of gender expression throughout history Students and educators Anyone interested in fashion, design, gender studies, sociology, and history Autorid: Camille Benda, Gwyn Conaway, Shannon Dea
Discover Spain - a compelling country filled with must see sights Whether you want to explore Granada's spectacular Alhambra palace, watch swirling flamenco dancers in Seville or walk through lush countryside on the epic Camino de Santiago, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Spain has to offer. From the golden beaches on the Mediterranean coast to the wild peaks of the Pyrenees, Spain's varied landscape is a treasure trove for outdoor enthusiasts. But its cities are just as enticing. Discover architectural wonders, Roman ruins, captivating museums and, to top it all off, a tantalizing cuisine complemented by world-class wine.Our recently updated guide brings Spain to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of Spain's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- color-coded chapters to every part of Spain, from Barcelona to Madrid, Northern Spain to Southern Spain- our new lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go.Planning a city break? Look out for our DK Eyewitness Barcelona and Catalonia or our DK Eyewitness Madrid. Autorid: DK Travel
Make your trip to Greece extraordinary Taking a dip in the Aegean sea. Sipping ouzo after a taverna dinner. Exploring the ancient ruins of the Acropolis. Greece's mainland offers enough bucket-list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Greece to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the countrys buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: - our pick of Greeces must-sees and top experiences - beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of mainland Greece - the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe - colour-coded chapters to each part of mainland Greece - a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Want the best of Athens in your pocket? Try Top 10 Athens. Autorid: DK Travel
Kid Flash and his uncle, Barry Allen a.k.a the Flash, team up to teach a teenaged group of roguesGolden Glider, Pied Piper, Trickster, and The Topan important lesson. But is Kid Flash the one who has the most to learn?Ace West has it all figured out. Hes the fastest guy in Central City after all! Well, second fastest if you count his uncle, Barry Allen, or you might know him better as THE FLASH. But this young superhero has more to learn than he thinks. After messing up one too many missions by getting distracted signing autographs and taking selfies, Flash takes him and a group of neer-do-well kids to a pocket dimension for an intervention. Kid Flash assumes hes there to show the other kids how to use their powers responsibly, but when Flash gets unexpectedly called away on important Justice League business, Kid Flash must learn it takes a lot more than being super to be a hero. From the writer behind the Spider-Ham trilogy, Steve Foxe, with dynamic and action-packed art by Jerry Gaylord, comes a story about a ragtag group of kids who must work together or be doomed to life as the bad kids. Autorid: Steve Foxe, Jerry Gaylord
An uplifting, positive, and powerful book that explores how to break through fear and find joy through creativity, from best-selling author Holly Ringland.The House That Joy Built is about how to give ourselves permission to be creative. It explores all the big fears that can block our creativity and the permission we can meet those fears withto not simply create but to revel in the life-changing wonder and joy of doing so. It offers a jump-start for the nervous heart of anyone whose desire to create is ruled by fear. It is a book for those people who yearn to write, as well as people who find their creativity in other ways: gardeners, carpenters, sculptors, jewelry makers, florists, songwriters, dancers, cooks, painters. It is for anyone who wants to make something but doesnt because theyre afraid. It is for everyone who has ever felt stuck creatively, for those who dont know how to begin, for those who feel they have so much welling up inside and are just trying to find a way into themselves.In lyrical, inspirational prose, Holly examines her own sometimes difficult journey to a successful writing career and offers a wealth of encouragement for anyone who wants to unlock their information and find happiness. The book is divided into seven chapters, each addressing an obstruction to creativity with a suggested remedy, including gently challenging provocations and generous, conversational advice. It is an exhilarating, empowering clarion call to experience the joy and freedom of creating. Autorid: Holly Ringland
A fascinating celebration of our love for all things horticultural, with a selection of garden-related entries from diaries, letters, and articles for every day of the year.Garden Voices captures the past and present of gardening with dated, daily musings organized around the calendar year, bringing gardening and gardeners to life like never before. In this engaging anthology, readers are transported back in timeand often placeto witness rare horticultural glimpses. We find George Orwell, half-naked, digging his newly acquired rock-filled, dry as a bone garden on the Isle of Jura on May 25, 1946. On September 25, 1845, Emily Dickinson picks the last flowers of summer before Jack Frost gets them. In New Mexico, Georgia OKeeffe reveals to her New Yorkbased lover Alfred Stieglitz that she has just discovered the joy of gardening. Key figures from Samuel Pepys to Charles Darwin and Sigmund Freud, QueenVictoria to Virginia Woolf and Germaine Greer feature alongside much-lovedgardeners, such as Gertrude Jekyll, Margery Fish and Claude Monet, as well aslesser-known but no-less inspiring garden writers, including Eleanor Vere Boyleand Celia Thaxter, whose writing will be a revelation to many.Whether tinged with emotion or filled with character and humor, strikingly evocative or thought-provoking, these daily thoughts remind us that gardeners are all connected by a timeless invisible thread. With several selections for each day, from January 1 to December 31, this book is a true celebration of horticulture, and is the perfect gift for the gardener or garden lover in your life. Garden Voices brings joy, comfort, a gladdening sense of affinity, andmuch like gardening itselfmoments of awe and inspiration. Autorid: Claire Masset
The brand new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! 'Heartwarming and full of wonder a spellbinding tale Barnes & Noble Reads ???????????? On any given day, there are thousands of items slowly gathering dust in the Lost and Found of Heathrow Airport. Unknown to anyone, hidden among the clutter, is a very special object that can change the fortunes of those who possess it a violin of rare beauty and power. Now, as if by chance, it has fallen into the hands of three strangers Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle have nothing in common, but can these three unlikely guardians unlock the secrets of the violin? With heartfelt moments, unexpected connections, and a mystery that lingers long after the final page, this is Evie Woods at her very best. ???????????? Praise for The Violin Makers Secret Moved me to tears Madeline Martin 'A moving story that radiates passion and warmth. I loved every page, this is Evie Woods at her lyrical and magical best! Faith Hogan This will keep you turning the pages with tears in your eyes and hope in your heart. I loved it.'New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel An original and captivating story vibrating with charm, warmth, humour and vitality. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, (] a gripping and full bodied read. Deeply satisfying. Santa Montefiore A gorgeous novel, intricately constructed; layer upon layer of story, history and character, all playing off each other in endlessly beguiling ways, never missing a note. A magical delight. Eve Chase, author of The Secret Thread For lovers of music, mayhem, and a touch of magic. Evie Woods weaves an irresistible tale that celebrates the enduring power of music, friendships found in unexpected places, and the courage to believe in oneself. Lisa Medved 'A love letter to music, a hug for new friendship, and a literary orchestral score conducted in Woods spellbinding prose. Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House 'A beautifully melodic tale, full of heart, hope, and mystery. The Violin Maker's Secret is a welcome reminder that there is magic to be found within our everyday lives.' Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of Before Dorothy A spellbinding love letter to music and all who are moved by it. Its enchanting from the opening page until the gloriously uplifting ending. I adored it. Kate Storey '5 Stars! I was hooked beautifulheartfelt, and uplifting stayed with me long after I finished highly recommend this' 'My favourite I was swept up Truly beautiful I was mesmerized Captivating It tugged at my heart strings. I highly recommend this' 'Beautiful My favourite I read it in a single day, completely absorbed' 'Captivating and heartfelt Emotional lingers long after the final page' 'A joy to read beautiful' 'Wonderful I was charmed Beautiful read that I had to gobble up in one I love that' 'So charming! fast-paced and gripping my romance-loving heart is happy ???? a feel-good story' 'FANTASTIC I binge-read this I cant stop thinking about it' Autorid: Evie Woods
Myths and Legends for a Greener World is a captivating collection of stories, retold by master folklorist Rosalind Kerven, all of which offer a new and inspiring perspective on the climate breakdown that threatens our modern world.Inspired by traditional myths and folklore from across the world and retold with integrity and respect, the stories in this collection offer a hopeful perspective on how we can better appreciate the natural environment and the species that share our planet. The book is split into five chapters: In the Beginning, The World in Trouble, Respect the Earth, Our Animal Relations, and World Without End.Among these fascinating tales are a retelling of the Rainbow Serpent myth from Benin, a Chinese story of dragons that help control the climate, a spiritual tale about a desert stream from Tunisia, a Canadian First Nations story about the coexistence between humans and bears, and a Norse legend about rebirth in springtime. Each story is accompanied with carefully researched notes, detailing the cultural and historical background and other related tales.This book harnesses time-honored wisdom to help imagine how we can transcend environmental degradation and species loss to offer a more harmonious vision of life on Earth. Autorid: Rosalind Kerven
This artful and thought-provoking picture book shares the little-known story of the disappearance of the Aral Seaand the loss of livelihood and biodiversity as fishing villages and ships were left stranded in the desert without water.The Aral Sea once stretched across modern-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. A large saltwater lake of Central Asia (called sea because of its vastness), the Aral Seas 26 square miles (67 square kilometers) sustained its surrounding communities for generations. Beginning in the 1960s, aggressive Soviet industrialization diverted water for agricultural production and caused the lake to shrink. Today, the waters that had thrived for centuries have almost entirely disappearedand along with them, the biodiversity of the lake, its thriving fishing industry, and the many homes along its shores. Told in a folkloric style with stunning illustrations, this true tale chronicles what happens when natures generosity is exploited. It gently invites readers to consider the reality of irreversible environmental harm, its global impact, and what it means to be compassionate to the land we live on.TIMELY THEMES: This book showcases lessons of community effort and perseverance, addressing important themes about the environment, biodiversity, water access, the impact of colonization, and the effects of industry and agriculture. LITTLE-KNOWN STORY: Few Central Asian stories like this are familiar to American and European readers, and very little has been published about the Aral Sea outside of Russia. This captivating picture book brings its important story to the world. FAR-REACHING IMPACT: The disappearance of the Aral Sea has a global impact: the effects have been documented as far away as Scandinavia and Antarctica, and toxic soils from the damaged Aral Sea basin are being carried by winds to the far corners of the planet. This story offers readers a chance to learn about the loss of a critical resource and reassess what it means to be environmentally aware, both locally and globally.Perfect for: Young readers who love nature and fact books Educators, librarians, and parents seeking engaging geography and natural science books for kids Anyone looking for stories featuring an environmental call to action A resource for talking about the impact of colonialism, industrialization, and underrepresented regions of the world Fans of Dinara Mirtalipova's art Autorid: Dinara Mirtalipova
'A brilliant read for anyone who wants to grow a greener world, one patch at a time.' - Jonny Hincks @gardenwithjonny, author of Garden Yourself Happy Start growing your own fruit, veg and flowers with this feel-good guide to planet-friendly gardening. Gardening expert and social media sensation Joe Clark of @joesgarden shares his useful and easy-to-follow advice on gardening to bring you joy, save you money and help the planet. Packed full of practical do-it-yourself tips and instructions, you'll learn how to: Grow your own food in any space from window sills to containers and raised beds Encourage biodiversity and attract garden-friendly insects and wildlife, including how to build your own DIY hedgehog hotel and rewilding tips Make your own organic pest controls, plant food and rainwater collector so you can nourish your garden while being kind to the planet and your wallet Discover useful food sustainability tips, from extending the shelf life of your produce to avoiding food waste and preserving your food Find ideas on gardening to improve your mental and physical health With beautiful illustrations and easy-to-understand instructions and growing tips, Get Growing is the perfect book for budding or seasoned nature lovers who want to use their green fingers to make a difference. This book was previously published as Garden to Save the World. Autorid: Joe Clark
What would you do if you could go back in time and discover your true love?A desperate 40-somethings hopes of reuniting with her college ex-boyfriend are dashed when he publicly professes his love for a fellow graduate. Through a twist of magical fate, however, she is given the chance to go back in time and fix what went wrong. Autorid: Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Roberta Ingranata
As mutilated bodies surface across Denmark, detectives Liam Stark and Dea Torp race to identify a serial killer whose victims bear weeks of inflicted woundsfearing that two missing teenage girls may be next if they cant stop the carnage in time. Autorid: Sara Blaedel, Mads Peder Nordbo
