Beginning with the basics of how horses use body language to communicate, children learn step-by-step how to lead, groom, tack-up and mount a horse. The first rides are designed to develop confidence
Lonesome Animals was named as a Best Book of 2012 by both The Seattle Times and Slate, a literary debut sparking with beautiful language set against the rugged landscape of 1920s Washington state. Hol
The Last Animal by Abby Geni is that rare literary find ? a remarkable series of stories unified around one theme: people who use the interface between the human and the natural world to contend with
Hailed by book reviewers as a "masterpiece," "gorgeous and fascinating," and "sheer pleasure," Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape was published in fall 2006 in hardcover. It was met with
Henry David Thoreau has long been revered for his writings and observations on the natural world. His words evoke his environment with stunning clarity as well as his own innate sense of wonder. His j
The award winning Accabadora is an exceptional English-language debut, written with intriguing subtlety reflecting a sensual picture of local Italian life and death in villages during the 1950's. A ti
Written with the stunning economy of language for which Michael Knight’s work has always been praised, The Typist is a rich and powerful work of historical fiction that expertly chronicles both the po
Seattle is famous for its breathtaking natural environment--from the islands and waterways of Puget Sound to the old-growth forests of the Olympic Range to magnificent Mount Rainier. Now, in celebrati
Rendered in simple, accessible language, this translation aims to present younger English-speaking readers with what Muslims the world over hold to be the meaning of the words of the Qur'an. This tran
This book argues that ?reason,” or ?objective thinking,” is not a natural product of an enlarged brain or of innate biological tendencies, but a way of learning that contradicts the natural characteri
In this book, 13 leading philosophers of science focus on the work of Professor Howard Stein, best known for his study of the intimate connection between philosophy and natural science. Also included
In this stunning new collection of poems, Mary Jo Bang jettisons the reader into the dreamlike world of Louise, a woman in love. With language delicate, smooth, and wryly funny, Louise is on a voyage
The comic strips of Colin B. Morton and Chuck Death deliver an irreverent, heartfelt, and devastatingly funny history of rock and roll. Like Monty Python at its best, their version is surreal and ridi
This is the only complete and up-to-date collection of Hume's writings on religion, in an accessible classroom edition. Includes The Natural History of Religion, Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion,
Join Caillou in this new learning experience: an introduction to the basic words of French. It is so much easier to learn a foreign language at an early age!Illustrations from Caillou’s world are used
Join Caillou in this new learning experience: an introduction to the basic words of Spanish. It is so much easier to learn a foreign language at an early age!Illustrations from Caillou’s world are use
Horses communicate, with each other and with those outside their species, with every flick of a tail, every twist of an ear, with movements both subtle and grand. Their desires and dislikes are consta
Night-Sky Checkerboard introduces English-language readers to the understated, imagistic lyricism of a Korean master at the peak of his powers. As a young poet, Oh Sae-young was fascinated by Modernis
The southern High Sierra, including Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the surrounding John Muir, Jennie Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses, is one of the most magnificent natural areas in the w
Traveling to Japan? Then learning the language is at the top of your list and"JAPANESE in 10 minutes a day" is the best way to prepare for your trip! This complete program combines t
Valerie Trueblood is, simply put, one of the greatest story writers currently working in the American language, as the prize committees acknowledge. In this, her third beautifully made collection, eac
The second edition of iPhone for Seniors in Easy Steps covers iOS 9 expected from Apple Fall 2015.In full-color and straightforward, jargon-free language, iPhone for Seniors in Easy Steps, 2nd edition
Our planet is approaching a critical environmental juncture. Across the globe we continue to deplete the five pools of carbon soil, wood, coal, oil, and natural gas at an unsustainable rate. We’ve bur
In this book, Tim Dee tells the story of four green fields spread around the world: their grasses, their hedges, their birds, their skies, and both their natural and human histories. These four fields
RUSSIAN in 10 minutes a day” is a complete, hands-on language learning experience! Interactive computer Sticky Labels, Flash Cards and special activities add a fun twist and you’ll learn faster than e
Whether you’re planning a trip to Morocco, Egypt, or any of the 25 exotic countries where Arabic is spoken, you’ll want to bring along your language skills andARABIC in 10 minutes a day” is just the t
Speaking German can be so much fun! Ordering a Bier,” asking for directions and interacting with locals, all in German, will make your travels more enjoyable and open doors to meeting new friends.GERM
Originally self-published in 2000, The Book of Antennae is reissued here for the first time. This short but powerful book is a compelling conjuring offering precise, dense bursts of language. It rewar
A wonderland of sky, water, grass, and birdsong, the Ibera marshlands of Corrientes Province are the preeminent wildlife habitat in Argentina and an important natural treasure. One of the largest fres
Earning a flight instructor certificate (CFI) from the FAA is challenging and requires an immense amount of training and preparation and this book clarifies, in plain language, exactly what flight ins
Our planet is approaching a critical environmental juncture. Across the globe we continue to deplete the five pools of carbon ? soil, wood, coal, oil, and natural gas ? at an unsustainable rate. We’ve
The international debut sensation Deafening launched the story of Grania, deaf from the age of five, and her sister Tress, who helped to create their secret language. Tell picks up from the return of
The sixth edition of iPad in Easy Steps is the ideal guide to help the reader make the most of their new Apple tablet computer. Written in jargon-free, easy to understand language and laid out in easy
Whether you’re celebrating "Oktoberfest," skiing the Alps or exploring your German heritage, you’ll have more fun if you can speak the language! "GERMAN in 10 minutes a day" teaches you everything you
Dreaming of Paris? Or Tahiti? Or perhaps it’s Morocco that beckons you. Wherever your travels take you in the Francophone world, "FRENCH in 10 minutes a day" will cover all your language needs. Fun co
John James Audubon is renowned for his masterpiece of natural history and art, The Birds of America, the first nearly comprehensive survey of the continent’s birdlife. And yet few people understand, a
Diorama is both a book of poems and a performance action by the poet Rocio Ceron, who guides the reader on a hallucinatory, spiraling journey through image, language, Mexican history, and soundscapes.
Even if we don’t write about nature, Tina Welling demonstrates, nature triggers our stories. This is because ?everything we know about creating, we know intuitively from the natural world.” One can se
For ages, architects have been criticized for speaking an insular language, known to some as "archispeak." Writing Architecture considers the process, methods, and value of architecture writing based
With a title like Ultimate Nutrition for Health (formerly Laugh with Health), author Manfred Urs Koch sets the bar high for this practical guide to everyday eating. Designed to benefit people across t
