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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Swamp Isthmus takes the stripped, lyric voice of Selenography, the first book of Wilkinson?s No Volta pentalogy, and confronts a pre-apocalyptic vision of American urban life. Here, the city and forest are one, as are the river and sewer. The ghost and the body are one, and the buildings and the trees, the sidewalks and the switchbacks all fuse. The poems in Swamp Isthmus create the flipside of the pastoral?the urban returns to the rural, their fates inseparable. In this broken, scattered world that still finds a way to be playful and imploring, there is no respite in the trees and streams and no turning back on nostalgia for either nature or the city. Though the second installment of the larger pentalogy, Swamp Isthmus stands alone, archiving and organizing, rehearsing words to hold in the mouth for just that moment.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. As Tom Sheeran prepares to run the Boston Marathon, he comes across an envelope, stuffed into his bag the morning of the race. Written by his wife, the letter inside matches the course's 26.2 miles with the struggles he and his family have endured during the previous, sometimes heart-breaking, fifteen months. Joining Tom as he tackles the course from Hopkinton to Copley Square, the reader follows the gripping ride of a family's response to life's incredible twists in the road. Uniquely told from both parents' points of view, THE MARATHON follows a couple's attempt to save both their child's life and their dwindling faith. In THE MARATHON, Sheeran courageously reveals the innermost thoughts and fears of parents struggling with experiences far beyond their control. Her true story uncovers the heart and soul behind one of the world's most historic races while beautifully demonstrating the power of inner strength, endurance, and human connection. Honest, humorous and raw, the emotions ring true from the start all the way through to an ending no one will predict. Of broad appeal to parents, athletes, medical professionals, and families in search of healing. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Poetry. Maryna Ajaja knows about slippery slopes, walking on ice, fishing, children, and standing on cliffs. Ajaja invokes St. Augustine and Anna Akhmatova and honors those who suffered and survived their struggles. Her filmic eye--the result of twenty-five years of professional film programming for the Seattle International Film Festival--gives her work a cinematic quality as she explores relationships, politics, life on the edge, and living near the sea. Like someone hunting for abalone, she dives deep and wrestles for emotional impact.IN DEP will not comfort you. Your grief will not be encouraged to hide. When you need a companion incapable of denial.it will remind you that love has a sense of humor and empathy waits in unexpected places.--Nancy Rawles.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. He's not scared of anything. at least not in front of his friends. Can Harry handle hearing spooky stories in the dark?Harry the lizard couldn't be happier with his new buddies. And he's especially excited after they invite him to his very first sleepover. But just when he's having the best time ever, his pals start telling scary tales, and his fun quickly turns to horror.Determined to stay at the party, Harry decides not to tell anyone how frightened he is. But with his imagination running wild, the nervous reptile is panicked he'll have to leave and go home.Can Harry use his martial arts skills to dig deep and conquer his fear of made-up monsters?I'm Not Afraid is the fifth story in the heartwarming The Adventure of Harry & Friends children's picture book series, based on the award-winning Harry & Friends Black Belt Principles Character Education Program. If you or your child like relatable characters, overcoming struggles, and vibrant artwork, then you'll love Sarah Beliza Tucker's entertaining tale.Buy I'm Not Afraid to help Harry last through the night today. Ihle, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Is laminate flooring good or bad? Should one buy beverages in plastic bottles or cans? And how can one crack the code of little numbers in triangles on the bottom of plastic containers? Virtuous Consumer is for busy people who want to buy responsibly but are not sure where to start. There's surprisingly little useful information available, so in this book Leslie Garrett provides the answers to commonly asked questions. Each chapter in this practical, easy-to-read book reveals how a particular sector of the economy impacts the planet and its people. Those who want a greater understanding of the issues can read the whole thing -- those who don't can turn straight to "The Buy Line," a section at the end of each chapter that clearly and succinctly explains what items to put on one's shopping list. What's more, the book is sprinkled with bizarre trivia, fascinating personality profiles, and quick tips -- all focused on living a greener, cleaner life.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Is laminate flooring good or bad? Should one buy beverages in plastic bottles or cans? And how can one crack the code of little numbers in triangles on the bottom of plastic containers? Virtuous Consumer is for busy people who want to buy responsibly but are not sure where to start. There's surprisingly little useful information available, so in this book Leslie Garrett provides the answers to commonly asked questions. Each chapter in this practical, easy-to-read book reveals how a particular sector of the economy impacts the planet and its people. Those who want a greater understanding of the issues can read the whole thing -- those who don't can turn straight to "The Buy Line," a section at the end of each chapter that clearly and succinctly explains what items to put on one's shopping list. What's more, the book is sprinkled with bizarre trivia, fascinating personality profiles, and quick tips -- all focused on living a greener, cleaner life.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Neurophysiologist and educator Dr. Carla Hannaford brings the latest insights from scientific research to questions that affect learners of all ages. Examining the body's role in learning, from infancy through adulthood she presents the mounting scientific evidence that movement is crucial to learning.Dr. Hannaford offers clear alternatives and remedies that people can put into practice right away to make a real difference in their ability to learn.She advocates more enlightened educational practices for homes and schools including: a more holistic view of each learner; less emphasis on rote learning; more experiential, active instruction; less labeling of learning disabilities; more physical movement; more personal expression through arts, sports and music; less prescribing of Ritalin and other drugs whose long term effects are not even known.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Neurophysiologist and educator Dr. Carla Hannaford brings the latest insights from scientific research to questions that affect learners of all ages. Examining the body's role in learning, from infancy through adulthood she presents the mounting scientific evidence that movement is crucial to learning.Dr. Hannaford offers clear alternatives and remedies that people can put into practice right away to make a real difference in their ability to learn.She advocates more enlightened educational practices for homes and schools including: a more holistic view of each learner; less emphasis on rote learning; more experiential, active instruction; less labeling of learning disabilities; more physical movement; more personal expression through arts, sports and music; less prescribing of Ritalin and other drugs whose long term effects are not even known.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Explores an area that has long intrigued scientists and educators: the linkages between the side of the body we favor for seeing, hearing, touching, and moving and the way we think, learn, play, and relate to others. Your Dominance Profile is actually a key factor in shaping the way you think and act. Carla Hannaford shows why, and reveals how knowing your Profile will help you, and your children, to l earn in the way that suits you best, and perform at your highest level. The Dominance Factor clearly explains methods for discovering your Profile that are so simple, non-invasive and easy to learn that even a child can do them. This is a book that parents, teachers, and all of us who need to understand what makes ourselves and others tick, will use and enjoy.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Explores an area that has long intrigued scientists and educators: the linkages between the side of the body we favor for seeing, hearing, touching, and moving and the way we think, learn, play, and relate to others. Your Dominance Profile is actually a key factor in shaping the way you think and act. Carla Hannaford shows why, and reveals how knowing your Profile will help you, and your children, to l earn in the way that suits you best, and perform at your highest level. The Dominance Factor clearly explains methods for discovering your Profile that are so simple, non-invasive and easy to learn that even a child can do them. This is a book that parents, teachers, and all of us who need to understand what makes ourselves and others tick, will use and enjoy.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Is There No Other Way? is the mature work of one of the world's most widely respected peace scholars and activists. Beginning with the achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, and following the legacy of nonviolence through the struggles against Nazism in Europe, racism in America, oppression in China and Latin America, and ethnic conflicts in Africa and Bosnia, Nagler unveils a hidden history. Nonviolence, he proposes, has proven its power against arms and social injustice wherever it has been correctly understood and applied.Nagler's approach is not only historical, but also spiritual. He argues, drawing upon the experience of Gandhi and other activists, that the shift to nonviolence begins within the individual, through the reshaping and re-visioning of how one understands the world. He then shows how from changes in the individual, changes in the larger community follow.Is There No Other Way? is a provocative and emotionally powerful document that challenges readers' assumptions about the workings of power in their homes and communities, as well as the larger political arena.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Is There No Other Way? is the mature work of one of the world's most widely respected peace scholars and activists. Beginning with the achievements of Mahatma Gandhi, and following the legacy of nonviolence through the struggles against Nazism in Europe, racism in America, oppression in China and Latin America, and ethnic conflicts in Africa and Bosnia, Nagler unveils a hidden history. Nonviolence, he proposes, has proven its power against arms and social injustice wherever it has been correctly understood and applied.Nagler's approach is not only historical, but also spiritual. He argues, drawing upon the experience of Gandhi and other activists, that the shift to nonviolence begins within the individual, through the reshaping and re-visioning of how one understands the world. He then shows how from changes in the individual, changes in the larger community follow.Is There No Other Way? is a provocative and emotionally powerful document that challenges readers' assumptions about the workings of power in their homes and communities, as well as the larger political arena.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. For over 20 years, this comprehensive guide has been a popular choice for readers planning a cruise to Alaska. The 9th edition has been revised and extensively updated and includes over 400 colour photographs and maps and covers all aspects of this exciting cruise. Exciting details of both the Inside Passage and Glacier cruises, from Seattle to Anchorage, are inside. Includes two giant colour pull-out maps with a mile-by-mile reference to help readers track progress during their cruise. Includes special sections on glaciers, native culture and wildlife, with a full-page whale-watching map. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. For over 20 years, this comprehensive guide has been a popular choice for readers planning a cruise to Alaska. The 9th edition has been revised and extensively updated and includes over 400 colour photographs and maps and covers all aspects of this exciting cruise. Exciting details of both the Inside Passage and Glacier cruises, from Seattle to Anchorage, are inside. Includes two giant colour pull-out maps with a mile-by-mile reference to help readers track progress during their cruise. Includes special sections on glaciers, native culture and wildlife, with a full-page whale-watching map. …

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paperback. Condition: As New.