Parents, teachers, and librarians are often puzzled by the seemingly endless choices for reading material for young people. What’s good, what’s trash, what’s going to hold their int
In attics, garages, living rooms, warehouses, and wine cellars across America, underground chefs are taking the food scene by storm. They’re throwing dinner parties at the drop of a hat, evadin
This gorgeous new journal from popular paper-cut artist Nikki McClure is the perfect place to record all the projects to build, plans to make, recipes to cook, things to wish for, books to read, place
Capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest with this exquisite gift book from internationally acclaimed nature photographer Art Wolfe. In 175 of his signature photographs, Wolfe focuses on his home
Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their pee
With the addition of color photos and over a dozen new recipes, this treasured cookbook is better than ever. It features more than 100 outstanding regional dishes from iconic inns and restaurants of W
Ever wonder what "season to taste" actually means? How do you know when you've added enough salt or what do you do if the food lacks something but you aren't quite sure what? This engaging and approac
What does it mean to be an engaged American in today’s divided political landscape, and how do we restore hope in our country? In a collection of “civic sermons” delivered at gatheri
The decluttering craze meets a passion for sustainable living and interior design in this gorgeous new book for readers of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.Your external space reflects your inter
"The story of the land in the Northwest flows from the cataclysmic ice-age floods. So it only follows that the stories of the people in this terrain are inextricably linked to the aftereffects of that
A chocolate-glazed doughnut and cup of coffee is a match made in heaven for many North Americans, but something new is happening in the doughnut world boutique bakeries are popping up everywhe
The Pacific Northwest is a region that's become increasingly known not only for its breathtaking scenery, but also for its maverick winemakers and award-winning wines. Each spring, summer, and fall, w
From the kinds of trees standing at Great Dixter to the 20 deadliest flowers to the best small garden animals according to the Indiana Department of Agriculture ? gardening presents a trove of informa
This is the first thorough historical account of Chief Seattle and his times--the story of a half-century of tremendous flux, turmoil, and violence, during which a native American war leader became an
A fresh doughnut and a cup of coffee is a match made in heaven for many of us. And doughnuts are actually easy to make at home. Be prepared to be tempted by all 90 recipes, including favorite classics
What to read next is every book lover's greatest dilemma. Nancy Pearl comes to the rescue with this wide-ranging and fun guide to the best reading new and old. Pearl, who inspired legions of litterat
Electric green pierced by neon blue, shocking pink spinning into violent red, and shimmering purple sidled up against deep indigo: never before have you seen such high-octane colors in the sky, and ne
On the theory that an account of a pleasant journey is best not thrust upon friends and strangers, that a disaster makes for a more entertaining story, here is a gathering of quotes, commentary, and
Nancy Pearl sells books: hers and those of the authors she recommends. Book Lust To Go is 120 places to read about before you go. Consider the entry Indicative of Indonesia,” in which Nan
David Douglas was the premier botanical explorer in the Pacific Northwest and throughout other areas of western North America in the 19th century. Douglas’ discoveries include hundreds of weste
Jack Nisbet first told the story of British explorer David Thompson, who mapped the Columbia River, in his acclaimed Sources of the River. That book set the standard for research and narrative biogra
For more than two decades, author Debra Jarvis has counseled cancer patients in her work as a chaplain. Then, in an ironic twist, she herself was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. This warm, wise
Culled from the author’s years of knowing, comforting, supporting, and treating cancer patients, Debra Jarvis' book is a heartfelt ode to both her own experiences with cancer — both as a
Mount Rainier is the largest and most dangerous volcano in the country. Looming massively above the rugged Cascade Range in Washington State, it is visited by millions, climbed by thousands, and roma
In the Christian world, Special Grace is knowledge of God through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, while Common Grace is finding God through everyday life experiences with family a
The response to Nancy Pearl's surprise bestseller Book Lust was astounding: the Seattle librarian and winner of the 2004 Women's National Book Award even became the model for the now-famous Librarian
The new introduction and afterword bring fresh relevance to this insightful rumination on the act of reading--as a path to critical thinking, individual and political identity, civic engagement, and r
The public was first introduced to the Roosevelt Roughriders, a Seattle varsity girls’ basketball team, and their unorthodox coach in the much-acclaimed documentary, The Heart of the Game. In t
Eliminate Chaos is a user-friendly system for organizing each room of the house, including the kitchen and pantry, closet, garage, home office, and childrens' rooms. The author’s ten-step syste
65 nourishing plant-based bowls to energize and fuel your body naturally, from popular Instagrammer and blogger, Real + Vibrant's Sapana Chandra.In this cookbook Sapana offers nutritionally-sound and
From the author of The Hidden Lives of Owls, an exploration of the elusive lives of whales in the Pacific Ocean, home to orcas, humpbacks, sperm, blue, and gray whales.Leigh Calvez has spent a dozen y
The remarkable story of a Japanese American who served in a top-secret team in World War II that coaxed Japanese Imperial soldiers from their bunkers on the front lines of the war in the Pacific.Masao
Grow squash on the windowsill, flowers in the planter box, and corn in a parking strip. Forget the 100 mile eat-local diet; try the 300 square foot diet. Apartment Gardening details how to start a ga
For more than half a century, Colacurcio and his crime family have been a force in the bars and backrooms of Seattle power and politics, an American crime-boss reign to match those of the often-glamo
With more than 150 recipes (including 65 new ones), profiles of farms and businesses, and anecdotes about the market, the best-selling Pike Place Market Cookbook is a lively showcase for the ethnic d
One hundred entertaining and informative essays from the popular public radio feature program, BirdNote, accompanied by original illustrations throughout--an illuminating volume for bird and nature lo
Chinese soul food is classic comfort food you can't resist, and in this cookbook you'll find 80 recipes for favorites you can easily make in your own kitchen any night of the week.Chinese food is more
After marrying a vegetarian, meat-lover Ivy Manning developed a collection of recipes that each had a "fork in the road" to a few vegetarian servings of a meaty dish or a few omnivore servings of a ve
