"In Search of Sleep is both a self-help manual for insomniacs, and a sweeping critique of the hustle culture that blinds us to the real reasons we lie awake at night: from politics to pandemics to poverty. Amsterdam-based writer Bregje Hofstede struggled with insomnia for 10 years, but advice from doctors and books always felt lacking in perspective. Wasn't insomnia more than just an individual struggle? Might it also be a rational reaction to our increasingly turbulent world? Unlike the vast majority of books about sleep, In Search of Sleep examines insomnia as both a physical and psychological condition and an early warning sign that something is off in society. As Hofstede points out, studies show that insomnia increased during the pandemic and that people with less money sleep the worst. She also shows that sleeplessness is tied inextricably to loneliness, while meaningful relationships can provide the security we need to slumber. Interweaving neuroscience, cultural anthropology, history, and interviews with experts, In Search of Sleep invites us to see insomniacs as oracles, not oddballs, and offers a unique way forward for the sleep-deprived and the dreamless. If we are aware of both the small and large forces that keep us awake, then we can begin to take political action, reimagine the role of sleep in our own lives, and rid ourselves of insomnia for good"--Provided by publisher.
"A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty. Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Lauren Soloy bring Maud's world to life: how she captured in her art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of the small house she shared with her husband, Maud's work continues to delight and inspire viewers young and old."--
"For kids 8 to 13, join the largest Arctic expedition ever undertaken--and discover the secrets hidden deep in the ice that reveal how one of the world's crucial ecosystems is changing. The Arctic is changing--fast. The once-frozen landscape is melting before our eyes, and the effects can be felt around the world. But the Arctic is also the region we know the least about. Thick ice, extreme cold, and total darkness have always prevented scientists from uncovering its secrets. Until now. This science-based guide for middle readers follows the 2019 MOSAiC expedition on the largest expedition to the Arctic ever undertaken. On board the Polarstern, a powerful ice-breaker research vessel, more than five hundred scientists from all over the world turned their attention to this mysterious region. Their mission? To let their vessel freeze in the sea ice and drift towards the North Pole in order to study how the Arctic is changing, and how these changes will affect our world."--
"A dazzling story about love--for the stars, and for one another--between two young people. Every day, Yakov takes his sisters to the park. He's supposed to look after them, but their games are boring, so he reads about space and dreams of becoming an astronaut instead. His father, though, has other plans: he wants Yakov to take over his grocery store when he grows up. Yakov's world changes when at the park one day, he comes across a girl also reading a book about space. Aèicha has moved into the house right behind his, and the two become inseparable. Together, they search for constellations, check out astronomy books from the library, and marvel at the night sky. However, their fathers fear they are growing too close. They are forbidden from spending time together, and Aèicha eventually moves away. Years later, Yakov has achieved his dream: he works for NASA and builds space probes. Will he and Aèicha ever see each other again?"--
"Two mismatched ducks quarrel amorously. A tortoise basks on a rock in the sun. Four deer ceremoniously visit a writer's garden to announce the arrival of a newborn fawn. In Archives of Joy, renowned poet, essayist, and novelist Jean-Fraçnois Beauchemin turns his poetic and playful gaze to memories of animals he has known throughout his life, from fleeting encounters to deep relationships. With each meeting, Beauchemin returns to a simple thought: that joy in nature is an essential counterweight to the inescapable awareness of the brevity of life. In short, humorous, and often dreamlike vignettes, Beauchemin meditates on the mysteries of existence, the alchemy of memory, and the entwinement of the animal world with our own--whether he's nursing an injured bird back to health, deciphering the gaze of a judgmental cat, or keeping company with a workhorse nearing its death. His life as a writer and his beloved pet dogs and cats feature often, as do the creatures he encounters in his garden, at farms, or on woodland walks: sparrows, crows, deer, foxes, horses, and cows. Deeply restorative, imaginative, and dreamily poetic, Archives of Joy is a memoir that will stay with readers long after its final page."--Provided by publisher.
"Kids 3 to 6 will be inspired to ask their own big questions after reading about the mysteries that scientists have yet to discover. This celebration of curiosity is an excellent resource for fostering an interest in STEM. Sometimes, it seems as if scientists know everything about the world. They've recorded the songs of humpback whales, dug up the bones of dinosaurs, and even tracked the storms of Jupiter. But the young scientist in this charming picture book knows there is so much more to explore, like the answers to questions such as: Do different trees speak different languages to one another through their tangled rainforest roots? Do faraway suns have planets like ours, with air and oceans and land? How do ideas pop into our heads, and where do our questions come from? What Will I Discover? is an inspiring exploration of curiosity and scientific discovery--and all the great mysteries just waiting for an answer."--
"You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door--you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts, Peter shares engaging, science-based activities. Peter also provides information on what animals thrive in cities and which could use our help, as well as tips for staying safe and having fun while embarking on a nature adventure. Perfect for outdoor education, What's Wild Outside Your Door? equips kids in urban and suburban environments with the knowledge to engage with the natural world around them, and the confidence to go explore."--
"A visually stunning introduction to patterns found in nature. Perfect for early STEM learning in preschool and kindergarten. From the dots on a ladybug to the spiral on a snail, patterns in nature can be found anywhere. This simple and playful concept book introduces the littlest of readers to both math and nature while engaging their creative potential. By the end, kids will be able to identify: Spots and stripes Spirals and symmetry Waves and honeycombs And more After learning about key patterns, the book's final page--a striking sunflower--will inspire kids to find patterns for themselves. Vibrant and immersive, Wings, Waves & Webs invites young children to discover the beauty of the world around them."--
We all love rain-until we are ready for some sun! This joyful ode to rain for kids 2 to 6 explores a child's many emotions when it comes to wet weather. In this charming picture book, a young child's conversation with the rain poetically captures the ever-shifting feelings we have when it comes to drizzles and downpours. She thanks the rain for helping the strawberries and carrot seeds to grow, and delights in splashing in the puddles with her little brother. Then, she asks the rain if it could take a vacation so she can play in the park and go lightning fast on her scooter. Eventually, it's too hot for sidewalk chalk and catching frogs, and she begins to miss it. Welcome, Rain! encourage kids to:Get outside to explore and play, even in the rainUnderstand why rain is important, from helping plants grow to bringing cooler temperaturesCycling through the four seasons, this adorable picture book is a celebration of our feelings for the rain-how we wish it would go away, then long for it when it's gone-and the necessary role it plays in our lives.
"From a bestselling illustrator, this utterly unique comic-style book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities. Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even in outer space! Acclaimed author Tiffany Stone combines comic panels and poems to share incredible facts about our world's miniature marvels, while illustrator Ashley Spires' zany cartoon-style illustrations make these itty-bitty superheroes (and supervillains) pop from the page. From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats with lethal aim, Super Small shows readers that just because you are small, it doesn't mean you aren't super--and sometimes being small can be super in and of itself."--
"Amanda Lewis was an overachieving, burned-out book editor most familiar with trees as dead blocks of paper. A dedicated "indoorswoman," she could barely tell a birch from a beech. But that didn't stop her from pledging to visit all of the biggest trees in British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its rugged terrain and gigantic trees. Climate change and a pandemic aside, Lewis's lack of wilderness experience, the upsetting reality of old-growth logging, the ever-changing nature of trees, and the pressures of her one-year timeframe complicated her quest. Burned out again--and realizing that her "checklist" approach to life might be the problem--she reframed her search for trees to something humbler and more meaningful: getting to know forests in an interconnected way. Weaving in insights from writers and artists, Lewis uncovers what we're really after when we pursue the big t know forests in an interconnected way. Weaving in insights from writers revealing that sometimes it's the smaller joys, the mindsets we have, and the companions we're with that make us feel more connected to the natural world."--
An Aldana Libros Book: developed by renowned children’s publisher Patricia Aldana to bring outstanding books to the English-speaking market, by international authors and illustrators who want to communicate their own cultural realities.Inspires imagination: A beautifully illustrated, wordless picture book for young readers about a precocious and curious young girl who finds a grasshopper in her garden.A unique exploration of the natural world: Explores nature from the girl and the grasshopper’s point of view.Inspires curiosity and engagement: Encourages readers to explore their own natural surroundings.Instills respect for nature and the living things that inhabit it.LEVELINGGuided Reading Level: ECommon Core State StandardsW.8.1,2,3,,5,6,7,8RL.1.1,2,3,5,7L.1.1,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,1i,1j,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,4,4a,4c,5,5b,5c,5d,6SL.1.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6Next Generation Science Standards1-LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems1-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
Candace Savage's acclaimed and beautifully written guide to the ecology of the prairies, now revised and updated.Praise for the previous edition of Prairie: "Impelled with its sense of the miraculous in nature."-Globe and MailThis revised edition of Prairie features a new preface along with updated research on the effects of climate change on an increasingly vulnerable landscape.It also offers new information on: · conservation of threatened species, including the black-tailed prairie dog and farmland birds; · grassland loss and conservation; · the health of rivers and the water table; · the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on prairie wetlands; · the benefits of regenerative agriculture. Illustrated with elegant black-and-white line drawings and maps, this award-winning tome continues to be a highly readable guide to understanding the ecology, geological history, biodiversity, and resilience of the prairies.
An insider's guide to the best birding in Ontario, featuring thirty highly recommended sites.It's no secret: Ontario's rich natural landscape and diverse wildlife provides some of the most exceptional birdwatching Canada has to offer, attracting thousands of bird-lovers each year.In this user-friendly guidebook, local experts Mike and Ken Burrell show us why. Outlining thirty of their personal favorite spots at which to enjoy the province's birding, they take readers on an avian tour from Point Pelee to Moosonee, Rainy River to Cornwall. Along the way, they draw from their extensive experience as professional birding guides and field biologists to share insider tips for spotting more than three hundred unique species, advice for exactly when and where to go for the best results, and helpful hints for finding rarely seen birds. Finally, they provide detailed instructions for accessing and enjoying each of the highly recommended sites. Ranging from beloved classics to remote hidden gems, many of these locales are within driving distance of Toronto, Hamilton, or Ottawa; some are even accessible on foot; and each is as spectacular as the last.With clear maps, beautiful color photos, and a wealth of useful information, Best Places to Bird in Ontario is an invaluable resource that will delight first-time and experienced birders alike.
Originally published as: The chickens fight back: pandemic panics and deadly diseases that jump from animals to humans / David Waltner-Toews. Greystone Books: Vancouver, Ã2007.
A uniquely practical guide to a trending topic: Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind has sold 180k+ copies. Companies that are developing psychedelic treatments are shooting up in value. Psyched serves as a simple yet definitive guide to these trending treatments, explaining to a lay reader how they work and why.Seven psychedelic substances are explored in-depth including MDMA, LSD, ketamine, ayahuasca, peyote, iboga and psilocybin.Backed by extensive research: Siebert synthesizes pages and pages of clinical trials, interviews with medical professionals and health practitioners, patient testimonials, and stories from Indigenous peoples.Engaging and easy-to-read: simple, short chapters give readers everything they need to know about each treatment.Depression, anxiety, trauma, and pain: are all explored as difficulties that can be aided by psychedelics.
A scientist's unbridled enthusiasm: the author's love for insects and other creepy crawlers is infectious and will make readers look differently at underappreciated creatures.Icky fun (and funny): readers will delight in and laugh along with disgustingly good stories about spiders the size of your hand, bullet ants who bite like you wouldn't believe, and cockroaches who are actually amazing parents.The hidden lives of cockroaches: humans have always harbored a fascination with cockroaches. The author reveals their incredible ability to adapt, to raise their young, and to survive almost anything.For readers of The Book of Eels and Superfly: the book's passionate descriptions of fascinating animals will appeal to readers who love books about unusual creatures.Can cockroaches survive the apocalypse? The book answers age-old questions about insects in new and surprising ways.Guided by science and expertise: Frank Nischk is an entomologist, science reporter, and filmmaker who has studied insects in multiple continents around the world.Foreword by Carl Safina: the celebrated author of Becoming Wild and Beyond Worlds.
Publishing on the 25th anniversary of a bestselling book: 25 years go, Sacred Balance became a bestseller. Now, Suzuki returns with an extensively updated edition that reflects rapidly changing science and approaches to environmental activism.Foreword from Robin Wall Kimmerer: the New York Times-bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass writes a foreword that shimmers with hope for our world.Afterword from Bill McKibben: the author of Deep Economy (over 50k copies sold) and Falter offers a powerful afterword.Indigenous knowledge: Suzuki, a longtime and accepted ally to Indigenous peoples in Canada, urges readers to consider Indigenous knowledge of the natural world and to follow the lead of Indigenous peoples in environmental movements.Moving and heartfelt: Suzuki writes about environmental science in emotional, moving language, pulling readers in and making us care about the natural world.Acclaimed author: In addition to being a world-famous environmentalist and geneticist, David Suzuki has published more than 50 critically acclaimed books. The Sacred Balance is one of his best-known and best-loved titles.
Discover the extraordinary world of viruses, from their creation and transmission to what we can do to stop them, in this science-based resource for kids 8 to 12. If we didn’t know it before, we certainly know it now: Viruses can be powerful—so powerful, in fact, that they can hold the world in their grip for months at a time. But what exactly is a virus? Where do they come from and what do they do to our bodies? How do they spread, and what can we do to protect ourselves? Author Marc ter Horst tackles these questions with playfulness and humor, while Wendy Panders’ quirky and enlightening illustrations bring the text to life. Snot, Sneezes, and Super-Spreaders is an accessible and engaging guide to help young readers understand our current world, with information on: Pandemics, addressed in an age-appropriate way that goes beyond doom and gloom. The value and importance of vaccines for addressing viral diseases.Fascinating, icky diseases of the past—and those that still hang around today. The science behind how to protect ourselves and our communities from current and future viruses.
The first biography of Ron Thom, a Canadian architecture icon.A snapshot of the Canadian design world in the 50s and 60s: the book profiles Thom's social world and explores his relationships with Arthur Erikson and Geoff Massey, Selwyn Pullan and Bruce and Molly Bobak.A complicated man: the biography shows that, even as Thom was incredibly gifted and a talented architect, he could be difficult to work and live with.An enduring legacy: Ron Thom's buildings and homes are still visited and studied today including Massey College, Trent University, several modernist houses on Vancouver's North Shore, and other iconic Canadian buildings.Adele Weder is an architectural writer, curator, and cultural journalist whose work has been published in design journals and anthologies across North America.
An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids Kids 9 to 12 will laugh out loud while reading this adventurous graphic novel, which brings an African folk tale to life for a new audience. When Sarräs parents die, they leave her with an important warning: never let Dan Auta, her little brother, cry. But Dan Auta loves to make trouble. He hitches a ride on the back of a bird, pokes the eye of the king¿s son, and even pees on the king¿s head. Making sure he doesn¿t cry is much harder than Sarra thought! But Dan Autäs unbridled curiosity and determination may be exactly what everyone needs: a terrible monster called the Dodo is attacking the city¿ and Dan Auta is the only one with the courage to take him on. Dan Auta features:A delightful celebration of mischief and bravery A portrait of the extraordinary things kids are capable of when they follow their own paths Lively illustrations from renowned illustrator Piet GroblerSupplementary material that explains the folk tale¿s significance
Recommended by Emily Nagoski, Dan Savage, and Dr. Jen Gunter: a favorite among top sexperts as well as doctors who specialize in female reproductive health.Makes the research from the original book accessible and actionable: Now, anyone can benefit from Dr. Brotto's renowned research in their daily lives.A trauma-informed sex book: Dr. Brotto addresses trauma and sex head on, using approaches that are clinically tested and guided by her own experience treating patients with trauma.Backed by research: the book synthesizes 15 years of research conducted by Dr. Brotto, who is internationally renowned as a pioneer in the use of mindfulness for sexual difficulties. Addresses a wide variety of sexual difficulties: including lack of desire, survivors of gynaecological cancer, women with chronic genital pain, women with a history of sexual abuse, and women with a diagnosed sexual dysfunction.Challenges long-standing myths about sexuality, such as sexual desire should be spontaneous.Proven expert:Dr. Brotto has been a member of the University of British Columbia Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology since 2005, and is the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute, a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health, and a Registered Psychologist. Her research and clinical practice focuses on the treatment of sexual difficulties.
A 2021 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book“Absorbing storytelling.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review“A riveting read.”—Kirkus Reviews STARRED ReviewWhat’s on the other side of the forest? A young rabbit and his father are determined to find out in this modern picture book that “feels like a vintage gem” (New York Times), calling to mind the tender work of Beatrix Potter.Some say that wolves, ogres, and giant badgers live in the forest beside Arthur’s house. That’s why no one ever goes in there, to see what’s on the other side. But one day, Arthur’s dad has an idea—a magnificent idea! Build a tower to look over the treetops! But a magnificent idea takes a lot of work. Will the villagers join and help them? And when the tower takes shape, what will they see on the other side?This wonderful, heartwarming story reminiscent of classic children’s books, is perfect for:Teaching kids about cooperation and teamwork—and how they help us achieve our dreams!A fun and creative Easter or Spring-themed gift for kids
An easy-to-read, lively introduction to the subjects of democracy, citizenship, and the importance of voting. Without being didactic, the story teaches the value of informed debate, problem solving, and working together. Environmental angle: helps kids understand the importance of protecting the natural world and endangered species through introducing an ancient monkey puzzle tree, which children fight to save from development in the book.Back matter explains the significance of the monkey puzzle tree especially in its native Chile, where the book is set.LEVELINGGuided Reading Level: SCommon Core State StandardsL.4.3,4,4a,5,5a,5b,5c,6RF.4.3,4,4a,4cSL.4.1,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6W.4.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,7,8,9,9a,10RL.4.1,2,3,4,6,7,9,10
Survivor's story: A rare account of surviving a fatal car accident unscatched.Honest take on social media from a teenage perspective: Explores the pressures of grieving in the public eye of social media and local newspapersToxic masculinity in a small town: Lech offers a moving portrait of masculine friendship and the way that toxic masculinity inhibits sharing vulnerable emotions in his small town.A new talent: Gripping literary writing from an exciting new author.
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