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Inuit babies spend much of their time in the warm embrace of their mother's amaut, the snug pouch in the back of a woman's parka where babies and small children can be carried.

In this heartwarming story, a little girl helps out her busy aunt by packing her baby cousin in a cozy amaut. She walks her cousin and sings sweetly to her, finally lulling the fussy baby to sleep.

Sharing a beautiful tradition that Inuit girls have practised for generations, author Ceporah Mearns shows young readers the joy of helping to care for the babies in their families.

Butterflies come in every color of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, and white. But their vibrant wings aren't just beautiful, they give each butterfly a special power too.

Over the years, butterflies' wings have brightened, dulled and transformed as they adapt to their ever-changing environments, helping them survive and thrive through everything from the industrial revolution to the climate crisis.
Colors help butterflies camouflage and stay safe in their surroundings, making them disappear among vibrant flower petals and invisible against bronze tree trunks. Intricate patterns on their wings confuse and scare away predators, but they can attract the perfect mate too. And then there are some butterflies who are not in fact the color the appear to be at all--instead they are iridescent and simply reflecting the light.

In this beautifully illustrated book, you'll discover hundreds of different colored and patterned butterflies from around the world and find out what makes them so special. You'll also learn about the butterfly life cycle, their sense of smell, taste and sight, flight and migration, as well as what butterflies have mean to us and why they're important players in our ecosystem.

CONTENTS INCLUDE
- Stunning gallery-style spreads grouping butterflies together by color
- Detailed examination of the four stages of the butterfly life cycle: Egg-larva-chrysalis-butterfly
- The amazing Monarch migration from North America to Mexico
- How color works in butterfly wings, and how butterflies use color to their advantage
- The threats to butterfly populations and things we can do to help
- The survival techniques of caterpillars

Author Jon Dunn is a natural history writer, photographer, and wildlife tour guide based in the Shetland Isles, Scotland, but with strong links in mainland Europe and North America that see him traveling widely in search of memorable wildlife encounters. Jon's words are accompanied by stunningly detailed watercolor illustrations by South African artist Georgina Taylor.

Uncover the myths, legends, and secrets of the world's most iconic trees.

Did you know that laurel is said to protect against snakebites and shield against witchcraft? Or that yews are often planted near graveyards to keep the devil out? Across cultures and centuries, trees have stood as guardians of life, inspiring stories that connect us to nature, spirituality, and tradition.

The Folklore of Trees brings these tales together in a stunning, giftable hardcover featuring a foreword by acclaimed naturalist, Chris Packham. Inside, you'll explore 36 legendary species from around the globe, each paired with an intricate illustration and rich cultural context.

You'll discover:

• The Major Oak, said to shelter Robin Hood, and the baobabs of Madagascar, revered for their longevity.
• Sacred trees of Celtic, Norse, Greek, Roman, Hindu, Buddhist, and Indigenous traditions.
• Fascinating myths behind olive branches of peace, dragon blood trees that bleed red sap and Japanese cherry blossoms symbolizing life's impermanence.
• Seasonal customs, protective charms, and superstitions.
• A compact, beautifully designed format, perfect for gifting or personal reflection.

Whether you're a nature lover, folklore enthusiast, or simply curious about the stories rooted in our landscapes and forests, this book is your invitation to wander the cultural canopy.

Take a walk in the city and look for nature on sidewalks, behind park benches, and high up in the park trees in this newest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series--with a real magnifying glass, stickers, and an urban nature log.

Discover hidden signs of nature in the city with this fun, interactive nature activity book for kids aged 4 to 8. Search and find birds, wildflowers, leaves, trees, squirrels, and more in urban areas, from green parks to apartment rooftops to parking lots.

Includes:

• Photo field guides help kids identify plants, trees, animals, and flowers.
• Hands-on nature crafts and outdoor games
• Scavenger hunts and STEAM experiments
• 60 colorful nature stickers, a pull-out log for recording nature finds, and a real magnifying glass!

Provides hours of learning fun and outdoor time in a format kids can bring along on every nature adventure.

An intoxicating tour of? Italian Lidos? with lush photography, recipes? and more, from some of the most sought-after? beach clubs in Italy.

Brightly colored umbrellas dance in the wind, above matching sun beds in the same bold hues. The crystal blue water shimmers in the background and gently laps against the pebble beaches. Bronzed, glistening bodies dot the landscape. Like most things Italian, there is an art to a day at the beach.

Lido?is a transporting exploration of the history, culture, and food of Italian beach clubs. Part 1 invites you to the clubs along the whole of the Italian coast. Part 2 shares over 60 recipes from?apperitivi?to?dolci.?Living la dolce vita has never been easier with recipes for?Pinsa?with Ricotta and Mortadella, Lobster Risotto, ?Puglian?Bruschetta with Marinated Summer Squash, and Pavlova with?Fior?Di Latte?Cream.

• A Journey through Italy's Beach Clubs
• Coastal-Inspired Italian Recipes
• On-Location Photography throughout Italy
• Italian Vacation Inspiration

Grab your towel and find your spot under the umbrella. The salty, sweet air and azure waters of the beach clubs?await.

Unlock the life-changing power of cold with this science-backed guide to healing, supporting, and improving the body through cold exposure.

Are you ready to transform your health, supercharge your recovery, and sharpen your mental edge--just by getting a little uncomfortable? Cold Therapy Made Simple is your ultimate guide to harnessing the scientifically proven benefits of cold exposure for total-body wellness. Whether you're an athlete seeking faster recovery, a busy professional looking to beat stress and boost focus, or someone exploring natural ways to reduce inflammation and slow aging, this breakthrough guide has everything you need to get started.

Grounded in cutting-edge research and written in clear, accessible language, this book reveals how strategic cold exposure--also known as cold therapy or cryotherapy--can:

• Accelerate healing and reduce pain
• Strengthen your immune system
• Burn fat and boost metabolism
• Enhance mental clarity and resilience
• Relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Improve sleep and longevity

More than just the science, Cold Therapy Made Simple delivers a practical, step-by-step plan to integrate cold exposure into your daily routine safely and effectively--no expensive equipment or extreme methods required. You'll learn exactly how to get started with cold showers, ice baths, cryo chambers, and outdoor cold immersion, plus tips for optimizing your mindset, breathwork, and recovery.
Cold therapy has been used for centuries around the world--now it's gaining momentum as a cutting-edge wellness practice. This book is for anyone curious about the cold and ready to tap into its powerful physical and mental benefits.

A powerful investigation into American bureaucracy, how it wastes our time and drives inequality, and what we can do to make paperwork work for us

Everyone knows that dealing with government bureaucracy can be a nightmare. Doing your taxes is bad enough, but for those applying for financial aid, housing assistance, unemployment, disability, or Medicaid, it's worse--and the stakes are infinitely higher. If time is money, the hoops we must jump through to access government services or comply with the law are just one more bill we as citizens are forced to pay.

Journalist Annie Lowrey has termed this the "time tax" the paperwork, aggravation, and mental effort imposed on citizens to access their rights and benefits. So how did the world's wealthiest country end up with such a convoluted, punitive, and inept system of public admin­istration? Lowrey traces the pathbreaking history of administrative burdens in the United States from the Civil War to today, revealing how they were historically built as a tool of discrimination. She examines the effect of time taxes on civic life in the US, from how they amplify inequality and entrench poverty to how they reduce trust in the government.

Lowrey not only diagnoses the problem and gives this miserable experience of interacting with our government a name; she also shows that it doesn't have to be this way. Countries from Estonia to Vietnam have made it a priority to reduce administrative burdens for their citizens, and she argues there's no reason we can't do the same. The Time Tax will enrage you, enlighten you, and, most important, provide a point-by-point guide for reclaiming our precious time.

Tall in the Saddle: The Life of Ben Johnson, Hollywood's Real Cowboy is the definitive biography of Ben Johnson (1918-1996), the only man to win both an Academy Award and a world rodeo championship. Born on a historic Oklahoma ranch, Johnson could rope cattle before he could read, and his horsemanship took him straight to Hollywood when tycoon Howard Hughes needed horses for The Outlaw in 1943. What started as a behind-the-scenes gig turned into an acting career that spanned six decades.

Discovered by legendary director John Ford, Johnson became a fixture in classic Westerns alongside John Wayne, before stepping into more complex roles with filmmakers like Sam Peckinpah, Steven Spielberg, and Peter Bogdanovich--who guided him to his Oscar-winning performance in The Last Picture Show. Though he worked with Hollywood greats like Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, and Clint Eastwood, Johnson remained rooted in the authenticity of the American West, both on and off screen.

Drawing from a wealth of interviews with costars, directors, and rodeo companions, Kathryn Jones captures the grit, grace, and enduring legacy of a man who didn't just play a cowboy--he was one. Tall in the Saddle is a rich, cinematic portrait of a Hollywood legend whose real-life story is as unforgettable as any role he played.

An eerie middle grade mystery debut that follows a young girl who returns home to find the people of her little town, including her best friend, chillingly changed after the arrival of the prim and proper Gingham family.

"A rip-roaring adventure, but more importantly, a kids' power ballad to the importance of being yourself." --Gordon Korman, New York Times-bestselling author

When 12-year-old Joni Bird returns home from summer camp, it's clear something strange is afoot in Olive Springs. May, her usually head-banging best friend, now wears her hair in a tight bun and calls playing the drums "unladylike." The ice cream shop only serves vanilla ice cream. The women and girls of the neighborhood all sport big pearl earrings and crisp cotton dresses.

At the heart of it all? The creepy new family in the neighborhood with their soulless, carnival smiles and retro fashion sense: the Ginghams. Everyone they invite to their Thursday night book club re-emerges as dead-eyed, smiling, Gingham-approved "model citizens," all thanks to Mr. Gingham's lifestyle guide, The Pillars of Perfection--and something even more sinister hidden behind his basement door.

Through quick thinking and cunning, Joni and her friend Tyler set out to fight not only to get their friend May back, but to save their whole town from forever falling under the Ginghams' control.

The Hardy Boys meets Gravity Falls in this delightfully spooky middle grade adventure about a small town with secrets, the monster lurking in its shadows, and the misunderstood new kid who has to believe the unbelievable to save them all.

Digby Romer has never lived in one place for very long; despite his best intentions, he's managed to get kicked out of every European boarding school his parents have shipped him off to. Now, his dad has dragged him to live with his aunt and uncle in small-town USA, with hopes that a slower-paced life will finally fix Dig's so-called "behavioral issues."

But all is not well here in Transylvania County, even if the locals insist that the legends of cryptids and monsters lurking in the woods are nothing more than lore. On his first night in town, Dig is convinced that he spots a gigantic, fanged beast in the woods--but nobody believes him. And then the school's PE teacher disappears, replaced by a greasy, suspicious man named Renfield who must have an ulterior motive. When more people begin to disappear, Dig sets off with a ragtag crew--his smartypants cousin, the bossy class president, and a survivalist loner--to get to the bottom of things.

Something is hunting in Transylvania County, and these kids might have to break a few rules to find out who. Luckily, if there's one thing Dig is good at, it's making trouble.

A deliciously dark standalone set in the same world as the YA romantic fantasy Of Flame and Fury, where star-crossed enemies gamble with their hearts, empires, and the fate of a lost god.

On an island marred by pageantry and pain, power comes at an impossible price.

Inna is the perfect heiress to the Pallo crime family: poised, cunning, untouchable. Behind this glamorous facade, she hunts for the sinister truth of her sister's death. Despite the cover-up she's been led to believe, Inna can feel an enemy lurking in the shadows.

Rylan has sculpted himself into a talented thief for one reason: retribution for his family, who were murdered by Inna's mother. Armed with illusion magic, Rylan plans to steal an ancient riddle from the Pallo vault, one that leads to a sleeping god. Whoever wakes the Serpent King will be granted any wish they desire. Rylan means to claim this power, and with it, Inna's ruin.

But when Inna catches Rylan sneaking past her family's security, they enter into a perilous alliance that neither intends to keep --even as bitter attraction unravels into something more.

Though some hearts aren't meant to be stolen, and love knows nothing of blood-red revenge...

"Bring It On", but with murder, this heart-pounding YA thriller follows Jonty, a star cheerleader forced to track down a killer and achieve her dream--before it's too late.

With competition this fierce, bodies are bound to hit the mat...

All Jonty has ever wanted is to lead her cheerleading team, The Exalted Ones, to win a NCA championship. Cheer is not just a sport, it's her legacy. Her mother cheered for T.E.O. before she died, and Jonty would do anything to snatch the crown and honor her mother's memory. This year she has a real shot, finally beating her rival Tommie and becoming the team captain.

But Jonty's perfect season is shattered when Tommie shows up dead on the first day of practice. Now the team is down a flyer and everyone is convinced that Jonty killed her. Everyone except Adam, her co-captain, who was with her the night that Tommie died.

As the season progresses, girls keep dropping like flies, and one thing becomes clear: Someone is sabotaging The Exalted Ones, and they're willing to commit murder to get their way. But with the police still convinced it's her, will Jonty be able to save herself, her team, and her perfect season?

Tense and full of twists, Too Perfect to Die is perfect for readers who love:
- True Crime
- Competitive Cheerleading
- Scream Queens
- Holly Jackson Books
- Karen M. McManus Books

Master the healing power of plants and build your own thriving home apothecary.

The Essential Home Apothecary Handbook is your go-to guide for growing, harvesting, preparing, and using herbal remedies to support everyday wellness. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced plant enthusiast, this practical, hands-on book provides step-by-step guidance, research-backed insights, and time-tested recipes for making effective teas, tinctures, salves, and extracts--from garden to medicine cabinet.

Discover how to cultivate medicinal herbs in any space, properly harvest and preserve their potency, and turn them into powerful remedies for immune support, digestive health, better sleep, stress relief, and radiant skin. With detailed plant profiles, dosage guidelines, and safety information throughout, this comprehensive guide makes herbal medicine accessible, reliable, and deeply rewarding for anyone seeking greater self-reliance and a natural path to wellness.

Viaja al Sistema Solar y despierta la curiosidad de los más pequeños con este libro interactivo lleno de sorpresas.

Explora los planetas y sus lunas, observa asteroides y cometas, y sobrevuela la Estación Espacial Internacional. Los niños descubrirán un sinfín de datos y elementos visuales que harán de su aprendizaje en una experiencia divertida y amena.

¿Qué hay en su interior?

• Curiosidades e información accesible para niños de 3 a 5 años.
• Contenido creado en colaboración con la Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA).
• Ilustraciones divertidas y fotografías coloridas.
• Solapas grandes y resistentes que fomentan la creatividad y el desarrollo de habilidades motoras.

Un formato interactivo que invita a los niños a explorar, aprender y jugar mientras desarrollan sus habilidades motoras y el pensamiento lógico. Con cierre de lazo y un diseño atractivo, es el regalo perfecto para pequeños amantes del espacio.

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Journey through the Solar System, explore planets and their moons, spot asteroids and comets, and whizz past the International Space Station.

With flaps to open on each page and a fold-out format designed for display, this is the perfect introduction to space and the Solar System.

When you're finished exploring the concertina, flip the book to reveal all sorts of interesting facts about our Solar System on the reverse. With sturdy flaps and a ribbon tie closure, this beautiful gift book will be treasured and shared.

This exciting lift-the-flap solar system book for kids offers:

• Fun facts and information about space for children aged 3-5.
• Visually exciting pages with fun, colorful illustrations, and age-appropriate photographs for kids.
• An interactive learning experience through lifting the flaps and revealing information and images.
• Large and sturdy flaps that are safe for little hands to grab and lift.

Children will love to lift and learn, developing their fine motor skills through tactile elements on every page, whilst learning new facts about their favorite things. Interactive flaps reveal the answers to facts that children can have fun guessing or learn by lifting and revealing.

When Felix and Spike find a spooky house made of black stone and covered in ivy, with tall towers climbing high, they wonder . . .

Does a witch live here?

Felix has read every witchy book in the library, knows everything there is to know about witches, and always carries a book with him, just in case.

Bats in every corner? Check. Croaking toads? Check. Ravens cawing and black cats prowling? Check and check. Felix knows a witch must live here! Spike, though, isn't too sure.

Join these curious friends on a magical adventure filled with clues and seek-and-finds to discover if it's true that "A witch lives here!"

A whimsical picture book about a mysterious house in the woods full of black cats and flying brooms, and a child and dog who follow the clues to determine if a witch indeed lives there. For fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Catch a Witch.