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Curl up by the window with this gorgeous, illustrated activity book and enjoy the beauty of birds in winter.  With dozens of word searches on resident and migrating birds and cozy winter themes, The Christmas Bird Search celebrates the wonders of the season—and the birds that bring it to life. Throughout, find fascinating bird facts, tips on watching and supporting your resident winter birds, and journal prompts to hone your powers of observation and bring your focus to the unique seasonal joys that surround you. And when you spot a feathered friend taking refuge in your area, you can record it in the book’s handy bird-tracking chart.  Offering moments of calm and contemplation, The Christmas Bird Search is perfect for bird lovers, bird-watchers, and anyone who relishes the turn of the seasons.

"Whether he was shooting a movie star or a family member, he saw his own search for joy reflected in the images. While growing up in Pittsburgh, Lange cherished his happy childhood, and he found himself unconsciously yearning for that feeling in his adult life. He strove to re-create those fleeting sparks of childhood joy in his relationships and his photographs. "Each day I am trying to find the place we are all connected, but I never know where that place will be. I/create spaces where my subjects feel safe and trusting and can share their part of their own joy." Picturing Joy: Stories of Connection is a lively guide to Lange's approach to life as well as the highlights of his career. This optical and optimistic book captures his curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm for people and photography. It also distills wisdom gleaned from a lifelong search for quotidian beauty that might otherwise go unnoticed. Through intimate stories and more than eighty photos, Picturing Joy invites readers to appreciate life with all their senses and to change their perspective by being open to new things."--]cProvided by publisher.

I. Am. Sorry. From Jack Bender, lead director / executive producer of the TV series Lost along with many other acclaimed shows, comes I Am Sorry—an unexpected and wholly unique take on what it means to be human. Through the lens of his original paintings, paired with intimate and occasionally satirical atonements, this out-of-the-box book is provocative, raw, and universally relatable. Bender’s art illuminates people of all ages and from all walks of life, proposing that perhaps our biggest mistakes are our greatest opportunities to heal. I Am Sorry is a perfect coffee table book and an extraordinary gift.

"The coyote. Even its image conjures up more myth than fact. From its depictions as the "trickster" in ancient fables to its portrayal as a threat to humans and their pets in modern news sources, coyotes are rarely shown in a favorable light. Now, the Urban Coyote Research Project pulls back the curtain on the defamed coyote, revealing the surprising truth about this unique creature. Though harassed and hunted for generations, today the coyote persists and even thrives. With an innate ability to adjust to new climates and environments, the coyote has developed an expansive range. Once confined to the American West, it now lives in forty-nine states, across lower Canada, throughout Mexico, and all the way to Costa Rica. Its habitat ranges from rural prairie to urban overpasses; it is the largest animal to regularly live wild within city limits. The coyote continues to overcome the ceaseless intrusion of urban development to create a bright and flourishing future, providing its human neighbors a surprising number of benefits. With stunning images of coyotes within their surprising habitats, Coyotes Among Us draws from decades of experience to dispel coyote myths, highlight the benefits of living with coyotes, and embrace the coyote as a brilliant survivor against all odds."--

"Featuring more than 100 family-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipes-including gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo, vegan, and more-for everyone. Preparing a meal is an act of love for yourself and the ones you share it with. In this stunning cookbook, Chay Wike, author of the acclaimed home cooking and lifestyle blog The Kitchen Commune, offers a guide to reclaiming your health and nourishing your family and friends with easy, delicious, allergen-friendly recipes for all seasons. With gorgeous photographs and brilliant swaps and tips, the recipes within are endlessly customizable and will inspire readers to: Learn how to enliven a simple dish with vibrant sauces like Chay's House Chimichurri, Chipotle Aioli, and Thai Pesto. Start the morning with Fluffy Silver Dollar Pancakes; a Whole Green Vegetable + Fruit Smoothie; or Beans, Greens + Broken Eggs. Enjoy bright and colorful salads and sides, from Charred Chicory Chop to Pan-Roasted Cauliflower with Caper-Currant Relish + Yogurt-Tahini Sauce to grain-free, artisanal breads. Prepare show-stopping mains, including Whole Roasted Branzino; Chicken Thighs with Green Olives, Dates + Lemon with Butter Lettuce; and Eggplant Bolognese Bake with Almond Ricotta. Satisfy a sweet tooth with Cardamom-Peach-Plum Galette, Shortbread Tea Biscuits, Dark Chocolate Cake with Sweet Potato Frosting, and much more. Cooking without certain ingredients doesn't have to be restrictive. Chay emphasizes nutrient-dense whole foods that everyone can enjoy, including updates on familiar classics, easy substitutions with ingredients already in your pantry, and flavorful sauces that will make you want to lick your plate clean. Throughout, The Kitchen Commune celebrates the art of eating together. After all, food should be joyful for everyone-and now it can be"--

Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his pain-except for the one thing that might work. Growing up in 1970s Brooklyn under the shadow of his tyrannical father and against the backdrop of the Son of Sam murders, the Karen Ann Quinlan tragedy, and the New York Yankees' back-to-back championship seasons, Daniel Zimmer struggles to find a sense of safety and belonging. Daniel and his brother Max find moments of solace in the rebellious rhythms of early punk and metal bands like the Ramones and Judas Priest. But when faced with an unexpected family tragedy-for which he feels responsible-Daniel discovers the magical escape that alcohol can provide, numbing his pain and guilt. Carrying the trauma of his youth into adulthood, Daniel falls deeper into alcoholism as he fights to face life on life's terms. Then, just as he finally begins to embrace sobriety, Max attempts suicide and Daniel's ex-fiancée makes an unexpected reappearance. Forced to face his demons head-on, Daniel struggles to take things one day at a time. Flashing through Daniel's life, past and present, this nostalgic ode to Brooklyn is an unflinching account of the inevitable ups and downs of recovery and coming of age. Ultimately, it is a story of the ravages of generational abuse and the power of recognizing addiction and opening the door to the possibilities of redemption.

Early and ongoing intervention is known to be a critical element in increasing the likelihood that students in underserved communities will attend college and then thrive there and beyond. Crucially, intervention is most effective when it starts at an early age—planting the seeds in young minds that college is a realistic option for them—and continues from elementary school through high school. The Leadership U. program provides grade-appropriate preparation scaffolded through four curriculum manuals, each tailored to a specific stage of learning, and includes a supplement to guide high school students through the college application process. The interactive lessons of the Grades 11–12: Thriving in College and Beyond curriculum focus students on getting into and succeeding in college. In addition to building on the skills of the Grades 9–10: Preparing for Postsecondary Success curriculum, this program for high school juniors and seniors provides a safe framework in which they can further explore identity, step into their roles as leaders in their community and the wider world, understand college-level expectations, enhance communication skills, learn from their mistakes, define and plan for success, manage personal finances, and develop the skills to balance social and academic life. All lessons follow The Leadership Program’s proven-effective approach to enrichment and social and emotional learning, which has been implemented in thousands of classrooms for hundreds of thousands of students.

Early and ongoing intervention is known to be a critical element in increasing the likelihood that students in underserved communities will attend college and then thrive there and beyond. Crucially, intervention is most effective when it starts at an early age?planting the seeds in young minds that college is a realistic option for them?and continues from elementary school through high school. The Leadership U. program provides grade-appropriate preparation scaffolded through four curriculum manuals, each tailored to a specific stage of learning, and includes a supplement to guide high school students through the college application process. The interactive lessons of the Grades 9?10: Preparing for Postsecondary Success curriculum focus students on setting goals, establishing personal values, developing effective study and self-management skills, investing in academic achievement, forming healthy relationships, embracing and celebrating diversity, and fostering resilience. Participants have the opportunity to define who they are as leaders as part of The Leadership Program's proven-effective approach to enrichment and social and emotional learning, which has been implemented in thousands of classrooms for hundreds of thousands of students.

"The adventurous spirit of In Your Dreams captures Boys & Girls Clubs' legacy of inspiring young people worldwide to dream big and create brighter futures for themselves and us all."-Boys & Girls Clubs of America As a mother holds her sleeping baby, she ponders the dreams dancing through his head.  Has he traveled back in time to play with the dinosaurs? Is he climbing tall mountains among the clouds? Is he watching dolphins frolic in the sea, or visiting new friends in faraway places? Told in gentle rhymes with whimsical illustrations to spark the imaginations of children of all ages, this sweet and timeless book is a story of curiosity, possibility, and, above all, the wonder of love.

"Funny, perceptive, and deeply personal, Mediocre Monk follows Grant Lindsley's rocky journey toward spiritual growth--one that ultimately leads him to places he never imagined. After the sudden death of a friend, Grant Lindsley abandons his corporate job to train as a monk in one of the strictest Buddhist traditions on earth. Lost and bereft, he believes he can find answers in the mountains of Thailand. He shaves his head and eyebrows, eats one bowl of food a day, and lives in a cave, his solitude punctuated by brushes with snakes, scorpions, and drug smugglers. But Lindsley can't transform himself into the profound guru he envisions--he's hungry, restless, and lacking in the humility that monkhood requires. Eventually, he exhausts himself into moments of genuine growth, but not in the way he expects. Rather than transcending grief and becoming entirely self-reliant, he is surprised to find solace in allowing pain and reopening himself to community. For anyone who has nurtured a fantasy of dropping out in search of answers, Mediocre Monk suggests a reality that is far more complicated--and rewarding."--Amazon.com.

Change your life-twenty-four hours at a time. Nothing changes if nothing changes. To get the most from your day requires a transformation-of your mindset and your daily habits. Luckily, these adjustments can be easy, quick, and stress free. Successful real estate professional Vivian Risi, a firm believer in the power of positive routines, offers a no-nonsense, simple, habit-based approach to daily living with her book 24 Hours Is All It Takes. This guidebook demonstrates how to make long-term changes for the better, and you'll feel and see the benefits of Risi's advice as soon as day one. If you're pondering what's missing in your business or personal life or you are trying to define what "success" looks like while hatching a plan to achieve it, you'll find answers in this book. With her relatable, no-frills, one-day-at-a-time approach, Risi reveals the tried-and-true habits, rituals, and beliefs that have allowed her to fully live her best life every single day. From fresh insight into the daily actions embraced by successful entrepreneurs to the personal routines that Risi herself swears by, this book is just the nudge you need to start living your most productive and happy life.

Fresh out of prison and looking to make amends to his son, Tommy Turner finds himself tangled up with a New Orleans mafia boss hellbent on revenge and a past that just won't leave him be. After a two-year stint in Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola for drug dealing, recovering addict and gambler Tommy Turner just wants to reconcile with his ex-wife and young son, Jamey, and get himself right with God. Haunted by how his father's destroyed football career, failed marriage, and untimely death affected his childhood, Tommy vows to do better by Jamey. Enter Tommy's childhood friend: Glenn Rosen. Glenn has stepped up to serve as surrogate father to Jamey in Tommy's absence, and it's brought joy and meaning to Glenn's empty life. Now, fiercely protective of Jamey, Glenn sees Tommy as a deadbeat who will never amount to anything. But Glenn is also facing his own personal reckoning. A lifelong gay man, he has unexpectedly fallen for a woman. But Glenn has bigger fish to fry when Tommy's bad choices impact Glenn's orderly existence and threaten to destroy the life he has built. When ailing New Orleans mafia boss Carlo Bianchi comes looking for Tommy with a bloody vendetta, chaos mounts, and Tommy and Glenn are forced to depend on each other to protect Jamey from an unsettling future. With a lifetime of disappointments behind him, can Tommy save his son from his own father's legacy of a broken childhood?

Join Michael Tuso as he guides sellers out of the antiquated world of "one size fits all" pitching and into a world that empowers buyers and sellers alike through problem-solving and system building. If you find the traditional methods of hard selling and forceful tactics to be outdated and exhausting, then Crafting the Sale is the refreshing people-focused approach you need. Learn how to solve buyer problems, increase your sales numbers, and create impeccable sales and buying experiences. Buyers don't have to work with you; they choose to work with you-and Crafting the Sale shows you exactly how to get those buyers to engage, act, and convert. In this modern approach to selling, Tuso tosses aside canned sales pitches and instead shows how true success in sales stems from understanding others and problem-solving. Throughout, Tuso takes on old-school methodologies and shows how to equip sales teams with newer, more refined approaches to their craft, demonstrating how to: create space for the buyer, unlock the power of emotional connection, ask thoughtful questions that build trust, put the buyers' needs first instead of the product, save floundering customer relationships, craft messages that buyers actually want to read, prevent buyers from ghosting you, build the right habits to help you sell more sustainably, remain top of mind even when the buyer is not in the market, deploy the most up-to-date sales tactics to increase revenue, and much more. Crafting the Sale is the ultimate tool for anyone new to sales or looking to level-up their skills, improve their outcomes, and create lasting connections with customers. Salespeople can be successful by adapting to the changing dynamic between buyer and seller and providing experiences that benefit both sides. All it takes is genuine conversation, a problem-solving attitude, and a commitment to learning.

Nationally regarded trial attorney and media personality Brian Claypool weaves together his personal story of trauma and his experiences litigating notorious child abuse cases to show how our cultural code of silence endangers children and what we can do about it. Litigation and civil rights attorney Brian Claypool has squared off in the courtroom against child predators in some of America's most notorious sexual abuse cases. He is also a highly regarded expert on sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and has regularly appeared as a legal analyst on various Fox News shows, Good Morning America, and other local and national media outlets. For the first time, Claypool tells his personal story of abuse and how that has fueled his mission to protect and defend children. In this inspiring story, Claypool bravely shares his own trauma, giving insight into what can happen when we don't speak out, how abuse can affect victims for a lifetime, and how we can collectively break the pervasive code of silence. Along the way, he details five blockbuster cases he worked on and won for kids, including that of Anthony Avalos, a topic in the Netflix series The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. Claypool provides important red flags-developed from his own years of experience in court analyzing child predators-for identifying trouble and safeguarding children. It's time to end this power dynamic and give a voice to children and those who seek to protect them. This eye-opening, crucial must-read will empower anyone who wants to advocate for children and is courageous enough to defend them.

In book two of the Camille Delaney Mystery series, a mother turns to Camille for help investigating a top Seattle doctor after tragedy strikes the delivery room. Seattle attorney Camille Delaney is cash-strapped and struggling to balance the demands of her new solo legal practice with raising her three daughters. But when an emergency C-section goes wrong and a baby dies in the delivery room, the mother, Helene Anderson, shows up at Camille's office asking for help. Facing the challenge of a legal system where child-loss verdicts are limited by the dollar value placed on a child's life, Camille considers a quick settlement for the family. But Helene insists: her child's life had value, and Camille needs to prove it in court. Camille agrees to take the case to trial. The defendants are Dr. Jessica Kensington, one of Seattle's top doctors and beloved volunteer and society hostess, and her medical practice partner, her father, the glad-handing, high-profile Dr. Kip Davenport. Dr. Kensington is respected in the community and stellar on the stand. But Camille and her friend PI Trish Seaholm begin to uncover what happened in the delivery room-and what lies behind Dr. Kensington's seemingly flawless facade. Unstable behavior at work, flagrant breaches of care, and clues about a dark family past that lead to a high-security psychiatric facility are just some of what they unearth about Dr. Kensington. But pieces of the picture are missing: how could the doctor treat Helene and her baby so irresponsibly?  As the case builds toward trial, and as she grapples with the deep inequities of the justice system, will Camille be able to uncover the evidence she needs to convince a jury of Dr. Kensington's guilt? And can she offer some semblance of peace to a grieving mother?

2024 Feathered Quill Book Award winner, Mystery/Suspense categoryIn the tradition of the best legal and political thrillers, Friendly Fire is an explosive tale of greed, revenge, treason, and murder. When Geoffrey Tate, one of the world's richest individuals and the CEO of Yukon, the country's preeminent artificial intelligence company, is shot and killed by his young trophy wife, it's going to grab headlines. And seasoned Newshound reporter Nik Byron intends to be the one generating them. But Nik's investigation quickly leads him down a treacherous path he didn't foresee. The sensational trial that follows Tate's death threatens to derail Bullwhip-the military's next generation of AI-inspired war machines-and scramble the fortunes of political heavyweights and Pentagon brass alike. His journalistic instincts aroused, Nik embarks on an uncertain hunt for the truth that takes him deep into the murky worlds of Washington lobbyists, the military-industrial complex, and the Saudi intelligence apparatus. Undermined by a vindictive boss and a jealous rival reporter, Nik turns to trusted Newshound colleagues, Mia Landry and Patrick "Mo" Morgan-as well as a Pentagon whistleblower-to land his story and unravel the mystery surrounding Tate's death. But in doing so Nik risks alienating Samantha Whyte, the chief investigator for the Northern Virginia County Sheriff's Department and his lover. Worse still, the story puts him in the sights of a contract killer.

Near the death zone on K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, Lisa Thompson searched for the strength to continue climbing. Her choices were clear: give in to her doubts and descend or push past her own limits and continue up the mountain’s steep face. Defiance had provoked Thompson to enter the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but defiance could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realized she needed to understand what motivated her to take greater and greater risks in the mountains. Finding Elevation chronicles Thompson’s path from novice climber to world-class mountaineer, as she becomes the second American woman to summit K2, which is considered by many to be the most dangerous mountain in the world. More than a climbing memoir, Finding Elevation is a deeply personal examination of motivation and the human spirit. It is a story of what can happen when we finally stop letting others define our limits and instead trust that we are capable of more. In this inspiring book, Thompson reaches beyond the mountain to tell a story of heartbreak, resilience, and the discovery that we are responsible for defining our own boundaries, finding our own happiness, and facing our fears head-on.

2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner—Best Memoir in the Personal Struggles/Health Issues CategoryTwo-time 2023 NYC Big Book Award Winner—Memoir and Non-Fiction2023 International Latino Book Award Winner—Most Inspiring Non-Fiction, Honorable MentionDear Son, I’m going to tell you a story, the most difficult one to share. As a young Latina and Native American lawyer and former wife of California’s attorney general and treasurer, Nadia Davis has long been subjected to public scrutiny. In this powerful homage to finding one’s worth in the face of mental health struggles, addiction, and public shaming, Davis shares her remarkable story. She reveals the depths of the darkness she went through, while gracefully offering transformational healing and an end to the choking grasp of shame. Lyrical and captivating, Home Is Within You recounts the author’s experience of trauma and addiction amid a highly publicized abusive relationship. Davis is brutally honest about her experiences and generous in revealing the paths she found to wholeness through spiritual advocacy, healthy co-parenting, and a dedication to preventing generational trauma. Home Is Within You shares one woman’s courageous journey to recovery as a mother and as a woman, and her narrative is a defense of privacy, parenthood, and autonomy.

Fly away from daily stresses while coloring and journaling, taking inspiration from the natural beauty of butterflies. Author Kristen D’Angelo and artist/author Maryjo Koch have created the ultimate inspirational gift book. Meditations on Butterflies features 26 stunning North American butterfly species, from the Monarch to the Painted Lady to the Tiger Swallowtail and more, for coloring book fans to color and complete. Readers will learn the butterflies’ beautiful winged markings, practice simple calligraphy, and enjoy calming nature quotes. Pages also guide readers to adorn each page with butterfly and garden observations, daily gratitudes, and encouraging notes. Fifty-two additional lined pages are included (between the color plates) for weekly journaling. Coloring book and guided journal enthusiasts using Meditations on Butterflies will: • Recharge and relax while doing something creative • Find emotional balance through reflective journaling • Be inspired by nature and the transformative beauty of butterflies through artwork • Appreciate the restorative power of mindful gratitude and insightful verse Meditations on Butterflies features removable, perforated pages. Each finished color plate can be detached from the book and framed as personal artwork. The thick, matte, acid-free paper is archival quality and perfect for colored pencils and inks.

We all have an inner voice shouting "Fuck it!" at expectations and standards. An inkling that the rules might just be the things holding us back. Amanda King teaches you to screw the standards and let your inner "fuck it" out for the world to hear. Are you an entrepreneur trying to make it in the online space? How do you cut through all the conflicting advice and define what success means to you? How do you show up, help people, and make money along the way? And how do you do it all without losing your fucking mind? Business coach, entrepreneur, and general badass Amanda King has the answers. Audacious AF teaches you how to throw the rule book out the fucking window and start leading your business from a place of authenticity. Outlining the thirteen most important moments of her own personal online entrepreneurial journey, King describes finding the courage to leave business norms behind, stand in her own power, and have the audacity to say, "Fuck that shit-I'll do it my way." Audacious AF is a straightforward, empowering guide to being bold in business and unapologetic about who you are and what you bring to your entrepreneurial journey. Throughout, King shares the lessons she learned as she went from living life according to everyone else (and being broke as hell while doing it) to saying "fuck it" to everyone's opinions, stepping into her true power, and creating a life she could have only dreamed of. So take a deep breath: it's time to own your shit, trust your intuition, and build an aligned, authentic AF business that lights up your soul, gives you the crotch tingles, and turns you the fuck on. Because when you are turned on, abundance can't help but gravitate toward you-not to mention your bank account. Buckle up, bitches. It's time to get Audacious AF.

An enchanted, engaging journey with a strong female protagonist, Lady Tessamine Canyon, who must choose between mastering her destined power, or giving in to the power of love.

With the help of a wise frog, Millie learns a special skill that empowers her to help others while staying true to herself.

What starts as a simple investigation into a friend¿s surgery gone wrong unravels something much darker¿a trail of unexplained deaths at the hands of two unscrupulous surgeons.

Wellness entrepreneur and cofounder of Tone It Up Karena Dawn opens shares her experience growing up with a paranoid schizophrenic mother and her personal mental health journey in her new memoir, The Big Silence: A Daughter¿s Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing. Hoping to empower others who are dealing with their own mental and emotional problems, Dawn reaches a depth of honesty, truth, power, and emotional gravity that¿s rarely achieved.