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The true spirit of Japanese ikebana as revealed by two great masters.

Step into a world of quiet beauty through the floral artistry of Japan. Written by the director of a renowned Osaka tea utensils shop and an ikebana master, this richly illustrated book celebrates the harmony between nature, art, and ritual.

Each of the twelve chapters corresponds to a month of the year, with reflections on the changing seasons, personal stories of flowers and vases, and poetic insights into the spirit of chabana--the art of tea flowers. Alongside these lyrical essays you'll find practical advice to guide you in the subtle art of selecting, cutting, and placing flowers.

Lavishly illustrated with over 187 full-color photographs, this book offers a rich visual journey through the sensual beauty of tea ceremony flower arrangements, including the vessels, tools and painted scrolls used to complete each display. More than a guide, it invites readers see the world more deeply in a new way--one flower at a time.

In this interactive book of Greek mythology, readers are invited to become a Puzzle Hero by taking on their very own quest through the myths of ancient Greece. By navigating mazes and labyrinths, cracking codes, and solving riddles, they will guide Persephone out of the underworld so Spring can begin, join Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece, help Perseus avoid the terrifying gaze of the snake-- haired gorgon Medusa, and much more.

Each spread features a Greek myth retold in witty, relatable style by children's book author Catherine Ard, alongside a beautifully illustrated puzzle crafted by illustrator Maria Surducan, transporting readers into the story.

This innovative take on familiar and timeless tales is sure to engage and enthuse young minds. Its the perfect read for puzzle--lovers, a brilliant introduction to mythology for newcomers, and offers a fresh new angle for kids who already love these classic stories.

Greek Myths is the first in a series that will cover myths from all over the world, including Egyptian and Norse.

This book offers a window into history: to the most famous conflicts fought on American soil, the triumphant victories of its sporting events and even journeys to race in space which jettisoned from the land of the free and the home of the brave.

From the American Revolution of 1765 through to the US Capitol insurrection of 2021, this book follows a nation brimming with politics, history, culture and more. Discover the places and stories that make America, in this celebration of a nation.

Featuring:

• The Roots of Settlement
• Revolution and Independence
• A Nation is Born
• Journeys West and the Gold Rush
• A Nationa Torn Apart and Rebuilt
• The Guilded Age
• Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future
• On the move -- America's Revolution in Transport
• Global Entertainment Capital
• Carved in Stone: America's Great Memorials

A celebratory volume of Pavilion's best-selling Then and Now series.

"Suspenseful historical novel...about family duty and finding the courage to love." --Foreword Reviews

"A well-characterized coming-of-age story in an epically unusual setting." --Kirkus Reviews

"Worthwhile for readers of YA historical fiction." --School Library Journal

"This blend of family turmoil, grounded historical detail, and coming-of-age journeys creates a layered, immersive narrative." --Historical Novel Society Editor's Choice

Romance, mysticism, and betrayal come together in a story of empowerment set in the harsh desert of biblical times.

16-year-old Milcah and her twin brother Gidon have a mysterious healing gift that makes them outsiders in their tribe. Unjustly accused by a neighbor of killing his goats, and promised in marriage to a scoundrel, Milcah undertakes a dangerous journey in a bid to have some control over her future.

Told by alternating narrators, including a dead brother who speaks to us from the spirit world, this historical fiction YA novel explores the passions and dramas of an Israelite family as they wait to cross into the Promised Land.

Celebrate your little one with this encouraging read-aloud that's a gift, greeting card, and board book all rolled into one, from New York Times bestselling illustrator Steph Stilwell.

Get ready to blast off into outer space and explore the galaxy with some alien friends! Filled with sweet affirmations, words of positivity, and plenty of puns, this book makes for a perfect bedtime read-aloud or graduation gift.

Simple text, fun rhymes, and out-of-this-world art will leave little ones over the moon.

The third and final book in The Nightfall Saga, the thrilling and action-packed epic fantasy series set in the world of The Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett

"Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy."--Wesley Chu, author of The War Arts Saga

He is known as The Prince of Lies. The Father of Demons. He is Alagai Ka, the Demon King.

Though humanity won a hard-fought victory in its war against demonkind, the Demon King has escaped in search of a new queen to restart his dark hive, and has found signs of one on a distant shore.

But pursuing him are humanity's best hopes: Olive Paper and Darin Bales, whose legendary parents brought demonkind low once before. Olive and Darin will not rest until the demons are defeated, and so relentless is their hunt that they have followed Alagai Ka across the sea to a strange new land.

There they discover a culture unlike any they have never known, where demons live alongside humans as servants and companions. And there they meet the demon's masters--including a seductive prince who is drawn to Olive--who seem unable or unwilling to understand the danger they are in.

Because no human is safe from the Demon King's thirst for war--and every human must join the battle against his kingdom of death.

Book Three of The Nightfall Saga

Don't miss any of Peter V. Brett's riveting Nightfall Saga:
THE DESERT PRINCE- THE HIDDEN QUEEN - THE DEMON KING

Filled with intriguing and wide-ranging case studies of how individuals can be agents of change, this empowers and inspires. - Publishers Weekly

The scientific basis for environmental optimism.

From the birth of galaxies to the revival of forests, the greatest transformations in our universe have been driven by quiet, self-reinforcing processes known as feedback loops. These ancient forces created the universe, they allowed biodiversity to proliferate, they gave rise to climate change, and the idea that we are separate, isolated selves. However, if we can stop resisting them, and begin to work with them, these immense natural forces can become powerful engines for social and ecological regeneration. Nature's Echo reveals how the mechanisms that shaped our world can also be the ones to revive it.

Drawing on cutting-edge ecological science, ancient philosophy, and gripping personal narrative from the frontlines of global restoration, Nature's Echo presents the scientific basis for environmental optimism. You'll discover:

• How feedback loops drove everything from the explosion of life to our own inner suffering.
• Why the illusion of a separate "self" may be the root cause of our environmental crisis.
• How nature can rebound when we relieve the social inequality that degrades it.
• Why the knowledge that we can build a brighter future is a prerequisite for environmental success.

We are not passive witnesses to planetary collapse, but active participants in the greatest regenerative opportunity in Earth's history. Discover how millions of rural communities are reviving local nature to improve their own livelihoods; how customers are choosing sustainable products that are tipping entire industries into new states; and how efforts to address poverty are driving ecological recovery at massive scales. But most importantly, gain the personal agency that comes from the realization that we are not doomed to a bleak environmental future. Through this journey across the scales of existence, you will discover that by tapping into ancient feedback loops, we have the power to drive the inner personal healing that can jumpstart massive environmental recovery.

For anyone who feels overwhelmed by the climate crisis and is searching for a path forward, this book replaces despair with grounded hope and conviction.

A lyrical celebration of cats through the timeless beauty of Japanese haiku and brush art.

This beautifully illustrated volume presents 82 cat-themed haiku by Japan's most celebrated poets--including Basho, Issa, Shiki, Buson, Soseki and many others.

Beautifully compiled and illustrated by award-winning artst Manda, and translated by bestselling author William Scott Wilson, this collection pairs classic verse with evocative artwork.

Free audio recordings of each haiku in both English and Japanese are available online.

The passing year!
The cat hunches down
on my lap.
--NATSUME SOSEKI

A night of frost;
opening the window to the cries
of an abandoned cat.
--ISSA

This charming edition makes a perfect gift for poetry lovers, cat enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the austere beauty of haiku.

Leadership isn't found in titles. It's built in moments - hard decisions, honest conversations, and the quiet work of showing up well for others.

In Leadership Impact, Aaron Patience shares concise, real-life stories shaped by decades of leadership - wins and failures, hallway conversations, team meetings, and unexpected turning points. These reflections speak to leaders who want to make a difference without pretending to have all the answers.

Each short chapter explores the daily decisions and quiet challenges that shape the leader within. Whether guiding a team or leading yourself, the book offers grounded insights without overcomplicating the work of leadership.

Leadership Impact is designed for busy professionals. Chapters stand alone, making it easy to read front to back, one story at a time, or return to when a leadership reset is needed.

Written, published, and produced in the United States, this book reflects the author's belief that leadership is built person by person. That same commitment extends beyond the pages through the Patience Foundation, personally funded by the author to support local nonprofits and community organizations.

To learn more, visit aaronpatience.com

Introduce young readers to the fascinating process of how catepillars become butterflies.

Follow the transformation from a tiny white egg laid on a leaf to a brilliantly colored butterfly in this kid-friendly introduction to metamorphosis. With detailed, bright watercolors, Gail Gibbons illustrates the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, stage by stage, as it grows, changes, and takes flight.

With clear, labeled diagrams and simple text that defines and reinforces important vocabulary, Monarch Butterfly introduces key concepts of insect anatomy and behavior. And of course, the unique migration of the monarch-- which can range up to four thousand miles-- is covered, with descriptions of how the insects travel, and how people in their path celebrate the occasion.

This classic look at butterflies also includes directions on raising your own monarch at home, and a page of fun facts about these colorful butterflies.

Two comedians offer hilarious encouragement for all the tiny heroic acts that teachers perform every day.

Teachers are constantly handing out reassurance, support, and inspiration. But who's boosting them through their everyday challenges--like waking a sleeping student, paying for supplies out of pocket, or fighting with the copy machine again? Frankly, sometimes an apple isn't enough!

Comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden are here to give teachers their due, with a hilarious compendium of over 75 pep talks for all the mundane struggles of the classroom. Let them cheerlead the beloved teachers in your life through those tough times at work:

• You don't get the students' references and now you feel old!
• Someone microwaved something gross in the teacher's lounge!
• A parent has strong opinions about their kid's grade!
• It's 9 p.m. and you still haven't planned tomorrow's lesson!
• Oops! You looked at your paycheck!
• And more low-stakes but all-consuming situations inside and outside of school!

A teacher's support lasts for a lifetime. Let them know someone's rooting for them, too--and give them the belly laugh they probably need.

Get ready for a big city adventure with the interactive Barefoot Belly Time format!

Look at the cars! Look at the buildings! There are so many things to see in the busy city. High-contrast illustrations in this sturdy format are a delight for babies' developing eyes, keeping them engaged for tummy time fun. Plus, unfold the double-sided accordion pages to find a mirror at the end!

• Simple, repeating phrases help build a baby's vocabulary
• Helps babies develop strong muscles and coordination
• High-contrast black-and-white illustrations, plus a chic splash of color, are perfect for an infant's vision development

The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories & Recipes is a feast of content on the most mysterious, influential, and quietly radical ingredients on Earth. Revered as food, medicine, sacrament, and symbol, mushrooms appear suddenly and vanish just as fast, leaving an unmistakable cultural and culinary aftertaste.

This richly layered collection brings together The Gourmand's signature blend of culinary craft and cultural inquiry. Paired with photography that celebrates mycological marvels as sculpture, pattern, and form, readers will enjoy essays ranging from ancient folklore and toxicology to avant-garde art, architecture, fashion, film, and space travel. Encounter Bosch and Beatrix Potter, María Sabina and the CIA, Yayoi Kusama, and Takashi Murakami. Savor cartoon mushrooms, fairy rings, death caps, fly agaric, and the enduring allure of the enchanted lingzhi. Trace fungi's strange power to inspire devotion, fear, obsession, and delight.

Alongside the texts is an expansive collection or original recipes, celebrating mushrooms all their earthy, umami-rich glory. From delicate Cantonese stuffed mushrooms and crisp tempura to pierogi, risotto, ramen-adjacent relishes, wild mushroom ravioli, classic duxelles, and good old-fashioned mushroom ketchup.

The volume is introduced with a lyrical reflection on impermanence, foraging, and culinary memory by acclaimed chef and food writer Jeremy Lee. All at once a visual feast, a fanzine and a field guide, it's an homage to fungi as fleeting marvels, cultural icons, and endlessly inventive ingredients.