Betting on the Muse is a combination of hilarious poetry and stories. Charles Bukowski writes about the real life of a working man and all that comes with it.
Maria Trapp recalls the events that brought her talented family from Austria to the hills of New England.
Provides an illuminating explanation of the origins and meaning of romantic love and shows how a proper understanding of its psychological dynamics can revitalize our most important relationships.
The world-champion freestyle skateboarder and the man who brought the ollie - the trick that revolutionised the sport by taking it from the ground to the air - to street skating shares the history of skateboarding, as he tells the dramatic story of his life.
Readers experience for themselves how the colouring of a carefully designed picture almost creates understanding.
Lachlan Sinclare is on a thankless mission. Off to retrieve the homely, strewish daughter of a local clan leader so she can be married off, Lachlan just wants to get the job done and return home. But once he reaches the convent where the woman has been staying, the plan changes drastically.
A thoroughly revised edition of the much-sought-after early work by Terence and Dennis McKenna that looks at shamanism, altered states of consciousness, and the organic unity of the King Wen sequence of the I Ching.
FGTeeV's Campfire Tales is the first book in an original series of jacketed hardcover middle grade novels from the New York Times bestselling family gaming sensations FGTeeV! With black-and-white illustrations in every chapter, this hilarious new title takes the FGTeeV team on a monster-filled camping trip where they'll have to use their wits, skills, and gamer guile to survive the night.
In this highly anticipated book, the bestselling author of Do Hard Things--"one of the giants of modern thinking about high performance" (Alex Hutchinson)--flips the script on the pursuit of excellence, shifting our thinking from high-stress survival mode to fulfillment-oriented thriving mode to creates sustainable success at the highest level. Striving is in our nature. We all want to perform at our best when it matters most. But in today's world, many of us feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. We're paralyzed by fear of failure and crippled by insecurities. We know we're capable of more, yet no matter how hard we try, we feel stuck. We've been sold the wrong path to success.Renowned performance scientist and bestselling author Steve Magness reveals a new path to sustainable success. In Win the Inside Game, Magness argues that excellence and fulfillment are not mutually exclusive; we can and should seek both. When we measure our worth by our achievements, cement our identities to our careers, and sacrifice our well-being in the pursuit of external validation, it backfires. We default to survival mode, protecting and defending ourselves instead of being free to fulfill our potential.In this, his most personal book yet, Magness draws on his vast wealth of experience as an Olympic coach and whistleblower, highly popular consultant, and premier expert on performance, as well as scientific findings, interviews, and case studies, to provide a three-part framework to help us learn to focus on what really matters and achieve success.Be--Clarity on Who You AreDo--Clarity in Your PursuitsBelong--Clarity on Where and How You Fit InRedefining the trend carved by bestsellers such as Be Useful, Range, and Hidden Potential, Win the Inside Game seeks not only excellence but inner growth. In realigning our focus from something externally motivated and fear-based to internally motivated and driven by personal conviction, Magness provides the tools for us to free ourselves up to perform and ultimately achieve a fuller sense of self and purpose.
"When the FGTeeV family goes on a trip to the National Space Center, the kids can't wait to see the inside of a next-generation space rocket. But when Shawn accidentally pushes a button he shouldn't have pushed--BUT IT WAS SO RED!--the family soon finds themselves blasted off into space. To survive in the outer reaches of the universe, they're going to use their smarts, wits, and skills to defeat angry space plants, escape interstellar circuses, and make their way home"--
* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller *In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own-his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat. "I simply couldn't put it down." -V. E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, on Dark Rise"Beautiful, classical, and deliciously dark." -Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire, on Dark Rise "A story rendered with devastatingly brilliant detail. You won't be able to look away." -Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights, on Dark Rise
Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this board book is perfect for little fans of big trucks!When Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, meets his best pal, a giant honking, snorting Trash Truck, things will never be the same. This book includes a unique gatefold, perfect for making any story time extra special!Trash Truck is based on the real life experiences of Max Keane, the show's creator, and his son's love of the local garbage truck. So this book also includes a real-life photo of Max's son and his garbage truck along with a note from the author.The Netflix original animated series Trash Truck is produced by Glen Keane Productions and stars six-year-old Hank, a boy who dreams big and finds great friends through even greater adventures. Winnie the Pooh meets Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site in this adorable show perfect for little ones with big imaginations.
But Natalie is desperate enough to propose to a man who makes her want to kill him-and kiss him, in equal measure. Natalie has haunted his dreams since the moment they met, but their sizzling chemistry immediately morphed into simmering insults.Now, a quickie marriage could help them both.
A gorgeous, inspiring picture book about how one simple act can be the beginning of real change?from popular author Kat Yeh and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Arsenault. An ideal gift, this is perfect for fans of What the Road Said.Your one little light cannot light the whole skybut it is enough to begin.This luminous picture book is a powerful reminder to readers of any age that no matter how dark it may seem, even the smallest glimmer of hope can make a difference.
Ernest Hemingway's landmark 1925 short story of a veteran's solo fishing trip in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, now published for the first time ever as a stand-alone work, illustrated with specially commissioned original artwork by master engraver Chris Wormell and featuring a foreword by John N. Maclean. A century since its publication in the collection In Our Time, ?Big Two-Hearted River? has helped shape language and literature in America and across the globe, and its magnetic pull continues to draw readers, writers, and critics. It's the best early example of Ernest Hemingway's now-familiar writing style: short sentences, punchy nouns and verbs, few adjectives and adverbs, and a seductive cadence. Easy to imitate, difficult to match. The subject matter of the story has inspired generations of writers to believe that fly fishing can be literature. More than any of his stories, it depends on his ?iceberg theory? of literature, the notion that leaving essential parts of a story unsaid, the underwater portion of the iceberg, adds to its power. Taken in context with his other work, it marks Hemingway's passage from boyish writer to accomplished author: nothing big came before it, novels and stories poured out after it. Featuring a foreword by John N. Maclean, author of Home Waters, and gorgeously illustrated, this newly released classic is an essential addition to the Hemingway canon.
"A picture book biography of Mary Lou Williams, an American jazz pianist and composer who wrote hundreds of compositions, recorded hundreds of songs, and wrote arrangements for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and is an artist often overlooked in the canon of American music because of her gender and skin color"--
This box set contains three sweet and gentle board books that introduce the youngest readers to the classic tales of Curious George. This is a perfect baby shower gift and a meaningful addition to every little one''s library.The classic tales of Curious George have been enduring children''s touchstones for generations, and this board book box set will be a new favorite for the baby in your life. The gently abridged text in these board book editions is geared towards the youngest of audiences, and babies will love the sturdy board pages that are perfect for little hands.H. A. Rey''s vibrant and playful illustrations shine throughout as our mischievous little monkey embarks on adventure after adventure. These sweet introductions to Curious George are perfect for gift-giving and showers. This box set includes: My First Curious George, Curious George: My First Bike, and Curious George: My First Kite.
?With calm and compassionate power, Yasmine is helping us to find our way back home?back to our own selves.? ?Layla Saad, New York Times bestselling author of Me & White Supremacy?Yasmine's work is monumental, and I am in much better holistic alignment because of her dedicated and helpful offerings to the world.??Alex Elle, author of After the RainA radical approach to setting boundaries and protecting your energy, rich with tools for self-healing.Imagine a glass jar filled with sugar on a kitchen counter. You are the jar, and the sugar is your energy. If the jar has no lid, people can come in and take as much sugar as they want. Sometimes, they spill that sugar all over. You may try to refill your jar?replenish your energy?through self-care, but because there is no a lid?no protective boundary?you cannot control how much of your vital life force is being drained.The Sugar Jar metaphor is a powerful teaching tool that wellness advocate and coach Yasmine Cheyenne has successfully used with her clients. Now, in her debut book, she makes it available to everyone. Combining stories, exercises, and prompts, The Sugar Jar lets you see just how much energy you have and how much is being used by others. It helps you identify what depletes you, what restores you, and how to recognize destructive patterns. It empowers you to free yourself from performing for and serving others, teaching you to set boundaries to help you heal and recharge. The Sugar Jar frees you from the excess stress and exhaustion that wears you down. It allows you to unleash your authentic self, choose joy, and find lasting balance.A compassionate teacher, Cheyenne offers a unique and much needed perspective. A former member of the Air Force working with victims of domestic violence, she has specifically designed her approach and questions about boundaries, self-care, and self-healing for readers of all backgrounds, and especially readers of color, whose stressors and life challenges have too often been excluded and overlooked. Cheyenne herself has felt unwelcome as a Black woman in predominantly white wellness groups and retreats. Her inclusive message speaks to the needs of BIPOC readers, and accepts them where they are.Warm and honest, featuring a beautiful and inviting two-color design, The Sugar Jar shows you how to make small adjustments that can lead to big changes in your life.
A New York Times bestseller!From filmmaker, actor, and author Justin Baldoni comes a real-talk, self-esteem-building guidebook that helps boys ages 11 and up embrace their feelings and fears instead of repress them. Highly designed and filled with activities, sidebars, and inspirational quotes, this book is the perfect social-emotional learning tool for parents and educators to jump-start conversations about masculinity with the boys in their lives.WARNING: THIS MIGHT BE THE MOST HONEST BOOK YOU'VE EVER READHave you ever noticed that there are unwritten rules that tell boys how to act, think, and feel? Nobody knows where they came from, but one day?BAM!?you suddenly feel these invisible forces, pushing you to follow the rules of masculinity, even if they don't make you happy.This book isn't about learning the rules of the boys' club, it's about UNLEARNING them. It's a get-real guidebook that will show you how to be:Brave enough to reveal who you really areSmart enough to ask questionsCool enough to feel all your emotionsConfident enough to know your worthStrong enough to speak your truth?and much, much more.Be prepared: This book is raw and surprising. There is no subject off-limits or lies detected. Sometimes things might get a little uncomfortable, but that's an important part of getting to know?and believe in?yourself. Don't worry, you're not on this journey alone, so let's jump in together to become the smartest, bravest, strongest HUMANS we can be!
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