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This collection of thirty-two quirky and whimsical drawings, inspired by Alaskäs abundant wildlife, will entertain and distract colorists as they daydream of the Last Frontier.

Based on a heartwarming true story, in which Odin, named after a revered Norse god, lived up to his namesake during the Tubbs fire 2017 in Northern California. Excellent choice for animal lovers - especially fans of dogs and goats. Portrays positive character traits of compassion and persistence, and can help evoke feelings of empathy. Because the topic of wildfires is perennial and not geographically limited, the book will resonate outside its setting. There are an average of 75,000 wildfires annually in the continental US with an average burn of 100 acres. Author is a children's librarian and professional writer. Author visited Odin's owner to more fully visualize the location, and also to get the story in detail, in person. Author's credits include many magazines, websites and several nonfiction books. Author writes a monthly kids' book feature for the Red Tricycle and blogs about children's books at emmaskidsbooks.wordpress.com Her first book, Journey, based on the true story of OR7, the most famous wolf in the west, tells the remarkable story of OR7, the Oregon wolf who famously traveled to California in 2011. Emma received the Cook Prize for the book as well as the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award (SONWA). Includes in-depth author note, additional information on Great Pyrenees dogs, and book guide will be available. Easy for stores to pair with Great Pyrenees merchandise and plush toys. Lexile: 510L. Fountas and Pinnell level: N.

An intimate and moving graphic memoir by cartoonist Nate Fakes, dedicated to his stepdad Ron, a larger-than-life personality who gradually becomes affected by a rare form of dementia."A Fade of Light is a rare story that is both deeply heartbreaking and heartwarming. Nate Fakes is an observant writer and artist, with a good memory and an eye for small, revealing details. In his clear cartooning style, Fakes shows he and his family navigating a rare disease imperfectly but as well as they can. He captures the confusion and frustration of knowing something's wrong but not what, of desperately wanting to fix something that can't be fixed."?Brian Fies, Eisner Award?winning author of Mom's CancerThe first time Nate met his future stepdad in the summer of 1994, he thought Ron was nice, goofy, and kind, the type of guy who wasn't afraid to be himself. Ron liked to honk at other Jeeps while driving his own, bang on the drums without abandon, and order practically the whole menu at drive-thrus. It was alternatively embarrassing, annoying, and funny, though one thing was for sure: life with Ron was never dull.But as years passed, Nate noticed Ron's behavior becoming erratic and strange. He forgot obvious things and seemed more stubborn and irritable than before. Finally Ron received a diagnosis: he has frontotemporal dementia, a progressive disorder that affects about 10 percent of all dementia cases. There is no cure.Stylized in black-and-white drawings, A Fade of Light is a graphic memoir capturing the fullness of a life well lived?the ups and downs, the laughter and tears, the joys and heartaches, and the treasured moments that will always be cherished, if not remembered.

Awakening in a time before Christ, Mary Hartherely comes upon the kingdom of Armeria led by Queen Beatrice the Sixteenth and is welcomed by the people. Introduced to their progressive society wherein there is no divorce, gender or carnivores, Mary finds herself growing fond of the place while uncovering a plot to upend all the Armerias hold dear.

Best known for authoring the two national epics of the Philippines, José Rizal was a writer and activist who dedicated his life to the liberation of his country. Started when he was just seventeen, his brief autobiography traces the steps of a boy who would become the Philippine's national hero.

Inspired by the author's experience living among Chinese Americans in the United States, The Collected Writings of Sui Sin Far highlights stories of prejudice, perseverance, and the soul of a proud and vibrant community.Characterized by her wisdom and cross-cultural knowledge, Mrs. Spring Fragrance is one of Sui Sin Far's most beloved characters and can be found throughout the collection of stories."In the Land of the Free" is a powerful story inside this collection on a Chinese immigrant who is separated from her young son due to insufficient paperwork. Exploring the struggles of this woman to reclaim her son, discrimination and hardships faced by Chinese Americans due to the Chinese Exclusion Act are exposed, illuminating the restrictive immigration policies which continue in modern America.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this Mint Editions version of The Collected Writings of Sui Sin Far is a classic of Chinese American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Fantastic and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by Arthur Machen. Condemned as decadent and obscene upon publication, Machen's writing earned praise from Oscar Wilde and H. P. Lovecraft. Throughout the years, Machen's work has been referenced and adapted by such figures as Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro, and Josh Malerman for its masterfully unsettling blend of science, myth, and magic. The Great God Pan, perhaps Machen's most celebrated work, is the story of an occult experiment gone horribly wrong. Clarke has always taken an interest in occult matters, so when a friend offers him a chance to witness an experimental procedure intended to access the spirit realm, he cannot refuse. When the young patient Mary awakens, she shows signs of terror and soon falls into a catatonic state. Convinced of their success in discovering the world of ?the great god Pan,? Clarke and Raymond agree to keep their discovery a secret. Years later, a nearby town begins reporting the mysterious disappearances of young children, all of whom have been seen in the forest with a young woman named Helen Vaughn.In ?The White People,? originally published in Horlick's Magazine in 1904, a Welshman receives the diary of a young girl introduced to witchcraft. Surprisingly well-kept for its age, the green book accompanies Cotgrave on a journey through the lush countryside. Its pages contain the diary of a young girl who, encouraged by her nurse, immerses herself in the world of magic. As she grows adept in the ways of witchcraft, the girl begins referring to strange beings and unknown places, all while doing her best to conceal her secret life from friends and family.The Hill of Dreams is a semi-autobiographical novel about a young man who begins having strange visions after visiting an ancient Roman fort near his rural Welsh home. Published alongside ?The Inmost Light,? ?The Shining Pyramid,? The Terror, ?Out of the Earth,? and Ornaments in Jade, these tales by Arthur Machen showcase his gift for illuminating the presence of the supernatural in everyday life.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Arthur Machen's Fantastic and Horrific Stories is a classic of British horror fiction reimagined for modern readers.

Blood and Sand (1908) is a novel by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez. Published at the height of his career as a popular Spanish author, Blood and Sand was adapted into a 1916 silent film by the author himself and was remade three times, in 1922, 1941, and 1989. Predating Ernest Hemingway¿s celebrated depictions of bullfighting by over a decade, Blasco Ibáñez¿s novel remains an essential work of literature portraying one of Spain¿s oldest and most controversial traditions. ¿Scarcely had the second bull appeared when Gallardo, by his activity and his desire to shine, seemed to fill the whole plaza. His cape was ever near the bull's nose. A picador of his cuadrilla, the one called Potaje, was thrown from his horse and lay unprotected near the horns, but the maestro, grabbing the beast's tail, pulled with herculean strength and made him turn till the horseman was safe. The public applauded, wild with enthusiasm.¿ Born into poverty, Juan Gallardo knows what it means to struggle and survive. From the streets of Spain, he rises to become one of the nation¿s greatest bullfighters, a man for whom danger is merely an opportunity to showcase his talent. As lovers and fans flock to his side, Juan learns a new kind of danger, one with far more uncertain consequences than those he faces as a torero. With stunning depictions of the bullfighting ring and stirring evocations of urban life in Madrid and Seville, Blood and Sand is a masterpiece of twentieth century literature. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez¿s Blood and Sand is a classic of Spanish literature reimagined for modern readers.

Author Susan Ewing is passionate about educating children about the environment; her previous works include Ten Rowdy Ravens (Alaska Northwest Books, 2005) and Lucky Hares and Itchy BearsAlaskan artist/illustrator Evon Zerbetz previously illustrated Dream Flights on Arctic Nights and Ten Rowdy Ravens; she specializes in relief printmaking and linocut art, creating childrens book illustrations that are striking and totally uniqueCan pair with bird toys/stuffed animals and other bird-themed merchandiseFree activity guide will be available for teachers and parentsSynopsis: Playfully told in quick, witty verses and illustrated with gorgeously colored linocut art, Alaska is for the Birds! features 14 feathered friends found across Alaska.Back matter will include further details about each of the 14 birds featured in the book, including where they live in Alaska, their migration patterns, details about how they react to the seasonal temperature changes, and more! Glossary of bird words also included in back matterLexile 970L

Author Lisa D. Kerr lives in Central California and is a children's book author, essayist, playwright, educator/former teacher; she was inspired to write Wake, Sleepy One after seeing the super bloom!Illustrator Lisa Powell Braun lives in Pennsylvania and has created beautiful work exploding with color for Wake, Sleepy OneFree activity guide will be available for teachers and parentsSynopsis: Written in lyrical prose with beautifully detailed illustrations, Wake, Sleepy One follows the California poppy's incredible journey, from seed, to flower, to the rare super bloom.Back matter includes more information about the super bloom, California poppies and where to find them/the super bloom, tips on how to protect the super bloom, and a glossary of termsNational Parks/areas to look for the super bloom:California: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Carrizo Plain National Monument, Chino Hills State Park, Coyote Hills Regional Park, Death Valley National Park (CA & NV), Diamond Valley Lake, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Trails National Monument, Mount Davidson Park, Point Mugu State Park, Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Point Reyes National Seashore, Russian Ridge Preserve, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Walker Canyon Ecological ReserveArizona: Alamo Lake State Park, Catalina State Park, Lost Dutchman State Park, Oracle State Park, Picacho Peak State Park, Saguaro National Park, Red Rock State ParkNevada: Death Valley National Park (CA & NV), Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Valley of Fire State ParkNew Mexico: White Sands National MonumentOregon: The Cove Palisades State ParkUtah: Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State ParkLexile AD710L; F&P Text Level O.

Filled with stories of family, food, and culture, and interwoven with personal recipes and photographs taken by the author, My Father's Smokehouse folds the reader into a beautiful island landscape.The smokehouse at Mickey's Fishcamp holds more than fish. It is filled with traditions, memories, and stories of a thriving Southeast Alaskan lifeof a family's perseverance, of the wisdom of Smi and Tlingit cultures, and of respect for Elders and their knowledge of the natural world.Mickey's Fishcamp is named after three generations of Prescott fishermen who commercially fished the waters of the Inside Passage, and is located near one of the oldest Tlingit settlements in Wrangell, Alaska. Here, next to the rainforest and sea, author Vivian Faith Prescott has found her place in the world. She is a student and teacher of the natural environmentharvesting spruce tips, berries, sea lettuce, and goose tongue and processing salmon, halibut, and hooliganwho combines traditional practices with modern knowledge.Heartwarming and introspective, My Father's Smokehouse tells one woman's stories of Traditional Knowledge that is learned and passed on, from one generation to the next.

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History (1890) is a work of naval history and strategy by Alfred Thayer Mahan. Drawing on decades of experience as a naval officer, researcher, and university lecturer, Mahan develops his theory of sea power in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in this popular and important text. Despite a lack of primary sources, The Influence of Sea Power would prove essential to the expansion of European and American imperialism through the use of naval might and has been cited as one of the most influential works of the nineteenth century. "The history of Sea Power is largely, though by no means solely, a narrative of contests between nations, of mutual rivalries, of violence frequently culminating in war." For Alfred Thayer Mahan, there was no greater indicator of national might throughout history than control of the planet''s oceans. In this detailed study of the subject, drawn from years of research and lectures given at the Naval War College in Rhode Island, Mahan traces the influence of sea power on such conflicts as the English Revolution and the Seven Years'' War to argue that supremacy of the seas coincides with global commercial and political dominance throughout history. Immediately successful, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History would justify the expansion of imperialism as well as shape the naval arms race between Great Britain and Germany in the years preceding the First World War. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Alfred Thayer Mahan''s The Influence of Sea Power Upon History is a classic of naval strategic scholarship reimagined for modern readers.

This series of visually rich instruction books for Lego(R) creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from neighborhood scenes to exotic animals to a busy airport, and much more, created using the Lego(R) Classic set 10698, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 "e;dioramas"e; featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.