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A little goose goes off on a grand adventure discovering the marvelous world around him, and in the process shows his family there is more to life than walking in a perfect line.

GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY...

Five-year-old Kaya-chan is the strongest psychic who defeats evil spirits by punching them with her fists. Her teacher Chie-sensei has learned that there's something strange about Kaya's mother, and now, someone appears who knows the secret of Kaya-chan's power and of her mother's family... Just how much will Chie-sensei manage to discover?

What do we lose when ecosystems are degraded through human use and misuse? How do we process the damage, both environmentally and culturally? How should we feel about individuals who participated in extinction events but did not know that they were extinction events? How should we feel about the ways that we may be equally culpable? In her stunning study of the American wilderness and the emotional aspects of extinction, Hannah Rodabaugh crafts a moving elegy to what we've lost, and where we go from here.

Written by Mike Bridges, "an internationally known clinician and horseman in the California Vaquero Style, with more than fifty five years of making a living on the back of a horse..." The Vaquero Style originated from the Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors who brought this tradition of riding from the Iberian Peninsula to the New World. This book details every step in "making such a horse, (which) takes many years...it is not quick fix advice, nor an easy process."

From the Foreword:

"In the following pages, we will explore the development of the California-Style Vaquero Bridle Horse. This exquisite style of horsemanship was developed in Mexico and spread into what is now California over the past 450 years. Its purpose was, and remains, specifically for managing the huge herds of cattle with the greatest amount of efficiency and grace. Long before gold and silicon, the Western economy was based on cattle and remained that way for approximately 270 years. Within only the last 130 years, however, this horsemanship spread to Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and other places throughout the western United States. More recently, it has begun to move around the

world...

"...I started to learn how to develop or "build" them at age 15 when I started buckarooing for a living. As of this writing, I'm 70 years old, and this journey of learning how to build a better-balanced horse will never end. It is important for both you and your horse that you enjoy the journey. My 55 years of working cattle, the miles ridden and the long hours in the saddle, alone or with other buckaroos, was the high school and college time I spent to learn this discipline. The last sixteen years

of teaching clinics in the United State and in Europe, of imparting this vaquero style, has helped me to think through and analyze precisely how I do things in the training of this style of horse. I think that has made me a better horseman.

"The things I was taught and the things I have learned is what I know today. My style of riding and the steps I use to build this California-style bridle horse are a reflection of all of that. What I do is not the only way it can be done, nor the only way it is done today. But I believe this older, more methodical way builds a better horse that has the strength through his back to still be doing his job of working cattle into his old age with quality of movement.

"Most of the suppling and gymnastic exercises I use to develop my horses I learned as a boy and a young man. Most of the time, the old-timers used slang western words to describe them. Up until the time I was exposed to some people in the eastern United States and Europe, I, too, used western slang, which made it difficult for the people I was trying to help to understand what I was saying. I found that beyond the world of the buckaroo there is a universal language of words, phrases and expressions to describe the movements of horses. Some of my friends have taken the time to help me learn this language. It has certainly helped me in teaching, but I have not yet mastered it in my ongoing education.

"My grandfather used to say, 'Patience is a virtue and you should exercise it whenever you are around

livestock.' Let the journey begin."

Softcover, 185 pages, black and white photos.

From a nationally recognized violence-prevention expert, an accessible guide that debunks the most pervasive myths about crime and offers evidence-based strategies that make us safer

A specific image of violence and how to avoid it lives in a lot of our imaginations. And what some of us fear most is shaped not by the strongest evidence, but the most viral horror stories.

Meg Stone, an abuse and violence prevention expert, dives deep into dangerous safety myths and helps us understand what the evidence shows and what men in positions of authority just expect us to believe because they said so.

Meg debunks myths about:

• how attackers behave ("Don't Fight Back. It Will Make the Attacker Angry and You'll Get Hurt Worse"),
• what (or who) to fear ("Crime Is at an All-Time High and Going Up"),
• what you should never do ("Don't Wear a Ponytail. An Attacker Could Grab It"); and
• what you should always do ("Trust Your Intuition")

Each chapter offers practical strategies for protecting ourselves that also contribute to the activism it takes to change the conditions that cause or contribute to violence.

You don't have to diminish yourself or restrict your life to avoid being attacked. Critical thinking, not following simplistic directives, is the real way to be "smart" about safety.

The Book of Revelation has captivated, confused, and inspired readers for nearly two thousand years. With its striking imagery, cosmic battles, and powerful proclamations of divine victory, it is unlike any other book in the Bible. But what does it really mean? And why was it written in such vivid, mysterious language?

In Understanding the Book of Revelation: A Key to Biblical Prophecy, Vera Darax guides readers through the complexity of this final book of the New Testament with clarity, reverence, and insight. This accessible yet deeply thoughtful exploration breaks down Revelation's major themes, symbols, and messages-helping believers and curious readers alike to make sense of its prophetic vision and enduring relevance.

Revelation is not just a book of doom and destruction; it is a message of hope, resilience, and ultimate renewal. Written during a time of intense hardship-most likely under Roman persecution in the late first century-Revelation was meant to encourage early Christians facing both spiritual and political pressure. Its dramatic visions were not meant to terrify, but to inspire faithfulness. Its goal was not to conceal truth, but to unveil the heavenly perspective on earthly chaos.

At its core, Revelation is an apocalyptic text-meaning it uses symbolic imagery and visionary language to reveal hidden spiritual realities. Yet it also contains prophecy and pastoral letters, blending genres to speak to the hearts of real communities. Vera Darax explains how to approach this unique literary style without falling into the trap of rigid literalism or wild speculation. Instead, she offers tools for discernment, showing how the book's strange beasts, numbers, and cosmic drama point to deeper truths about God's justice, Christ's victory, and the call to remain faithful in a world that often opposes divine truth.

Each chapter of this book aligns with key foundational truths:

• It is the final book of the Bible, completing the Christian narrative.

• Traditionally attributed to the Apostle John, written during exile on Patmos.

• Its apocalyptic nature uses symbols, not codes, to express deeper spiritual realities.

• It speaks directly to seven churches in Asia Minor, yet offers timeless wisdom.

• Jesus Christ is the central figure-presented as the slain Lamb and victorious King.

• It ends not in chaos, but in cosmic renewal: a new heaven and a new earth.

This study does not claim to solve every mystery. Instead, it equips readers with biblical context, theological grounding, and spiritual insight. It encourages readers to understand the big picture: God is sovereign, Christ has triumphed, and evil will not have the final word.

Key themes include:

• God's Sovereignty: The throne in heaven is never empty.

• The Lamb's Victory: Jesus conquers not through force, but through sacrificial love.

• Judgment and Justice: Evil is real-but so is divine justice.

• Spiritual Warfare: The visible world is not all there is; Revelation pulls back the curtain.

• Hope and Restoration: At the end of the Bible is not a wasteland, but a garden-city where God dwells with His people.

Revelation addresses urgent questions relevant to every generation:

• Where is God when the world is in turmoil?

• Can evil be overcome?

• What does it mean to follow Christ in a corrupt world?

• How should Christians live in the tension between the "already" and the "not yet"?

• What is the destiny of creation-and of humanity?

A couple's luxury vacation in the Maldives takes a sinister turn when they're befriended by two strangers in a twisty and darkly comic novel by the author of Friends in Napa.

Sarah and Sam have lost the very spark that brought them together. In an effort to save their marriage, they embark on an anniversary trip to the Maldives where a week at a luxury resort might remind them of why they fell in love. On the plane, they meet Krista and Kevin, a happy older, exceptionally generous couple headed to the same destination and eager to make vacation friends. They could be just the marriage mentors Sarah and Sam need.

But when a dead body is pulled from the crystalline waters only days into the vacation, a dark pall is cast over the sunny coral isles. The official story is a tragic accident. But that doesn't sit right with Sarah, who senses something off. What could these very wealthy, too-fast friends possibly want from a modest couple like them?

The answers could destroy what's left of her marriage. Then again, a murder in the Maldives might be the best thing that ever happened to it.

Annabelle is a beautiful stranger with a mysterious past, planning the heist of the century - two short cons to fund a long con, then a life of unashamed luxury, incognito in a foreign land. Unfortunately, however, things don't go according to plan.

USA Today Bestseller

Ava's got brains, bravery . . . and a party-hat-wearing magic chicken. Good thing, too, because she'll need all three.

When eleven-year-old inventor Ava takes a wrong turn after school, she stumbles into a mysterious building that just happens to be run by an evil (and deeply odd) scientist named Dr. Heynis. Before she can say "bacon and cheese," Ava is locked in a cage, surrounded by strange traps, creepy clones, and a whole lot of questionable artifacts.

To escape, she'll have to outwit Dr. Heynis and his trio of not-so-bright henchmen using nothing but her imagination, her emergency BLT sandwich, and the lessons her parents taught her. Luckily, she is not alone. With the help of two new friends and Rocco, a magic chicken with great dance moves, Ava tries to make her way out of the facility filled with riddles, laser traps, time machines, a vicious puppy, and the occasional shark pool.

Fast-paced, hilarious, and packed with imagination, Trapped is the debut novel from eleven-year-old Bella Olson. Along the way, readers will find valuable lessons that parents will love and kids will enjoy--like how bravery doesn't always mean being fearless, how doing things while scared still counts, and best of all that weird is the new cool.

Ava's not just fighting for her freedom. She is discovering that being herself, quirks and all, is the most powerful escape of all.

Have you ever taken a really good look at the bottom half of a bird? With these hilarious (and some might say anatomically precise!) magnets, you can make visitors to your refrigerator or filing cabinet do a double take at ten distinct works of bird art.

• Deluxe wooden magnets: This set includes 10 full-color, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a unique bird species with cartoonist Tommy Siegel's signature attention to detail highlighting their unique butts and legs.
• From New Yorker cartoonist Tommy Siegel: These are the first-ever magnets to feature Tommy Siegel's viral bird drawings.
• Mini book included: Learn the ins and outs of the 10 featured bird species, with actually accurate birding tips, in the enclosed 32-page, fully-illustrated paperback book.
• A unique gift for bird lovers: Bird lovers of all ages and abilities will love this utterly unique gift set.

Myahaha! The power is mine! Masters of the Universe fans will love this sassy, Skeletor Talking Bust, a palm-sized collectible to display your love for the iconic villain.

• Specifications: A 3-inch tall bust of Skeletor from the Masters of the Universe franchise
• Includes 10 phrases: Features audio of Skeletor, including phrases like "The power is mine!" and other favorites
• Mini book included: A mini book introduction to Skeletor filled with full-color illustrations
• A MOTU collectible: Perfect gift for MOTU fans and collectors
• Officially Licensed: An authentic Masters of the Universe product

Includes button cell batteries.

A Caldecott Honor Book

"Owen is everychild." --Booklist (starred review)

Owen's fuzzy yellow blanket goes where he goes, even when others think he is too old for it. Will Owen's blanket go to school? A classic, evergreen, Caldecott Honor and Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor picture book about comfort and compromise from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes.

"Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. He'd had it since he was a baby. He loved it with all his heart."

Owen's blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere he goes, Fuzzy goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! When Owen is about to start school, their neighbor offers advice to Owen's parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy, but Owen foils each attempt. Then his mother comes up with the perfect plan that makes everyone happy.

Any child who relies on a comfort object will instantly relate to Owen. This is a story about compromise that speaks both to those not yet ready to let go and those who have moved on. The repetitive, rhythmic text is perfect for reading aloud and story times, and the artwork, in Owen and in all of Kevin Henkes's mouse books, is playful, funny, inviting, and timeless. School Library Journal says, "Most children have a beloved possession that adults expect them to give up, and Owen is sure to become their champion."

Kevin Henkes is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has been awarded the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon, two Caldecott Honors, two Newbery Honors, two Geisel Honors, the Children's Literature Lecture Award, and Children's Literature Legacy Award, among numerous other honors. Favorites from his body of work include the picture books Waiting, A Parade of Elephants, and The World and Everything In It, and the novels for middle grade readers Olive's Ocean, Bird Lake Moon, and the Miller Family Stories.

Kevin Henkes's classic and bestselling mouse books include:

Chester's WayChrysanthemumJulius, the Baby of the WorldLilly's Big DayLilly's Purple Plastic PurseOwen Sheila Rae, the BraveWemberly WorriedA Weekend with Wendell Penny and Her Marble, Penny and Her Sled, Penny and Her Song, Penny and Her Doll (Level 1 I Can Reads)

Discover the Dazzling World of Rocks, Gems, and Minerals!

Fascinated by the Earth's Natural Treasures? Dive into the vivid and diverse universe of rocks, crystals, and minerals. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or an aspiring expert, this comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of the Earth's most captivating creations.

What Lies Beneath: Unearth the beauty and science behind stunning amethysts, gleaming calcites, and more. Explore the fascinating fields of petrology and geochemistry as you journey through the fascinating world of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Your Guide to the Gems:

• Master the identification of various mineral types and crystal systems.
• Learn the nuances of distinguishing quartz, chalcedony, and agate.
• Discover the rich tapestry of precious and semi-precious gemstones.

Beyond the Surface:

• Gain insights into the intriguing world of mining and polishing rare stones.
• Unravel the mysteries of tektites and meteorites, the celestial visitors.

Knowledge at Your Fingertips: Packed with valuable information, this book is a must-have for anyone keen on deepening their understanding of these magnificent Earth materials. Elevate your knowledge and transform your relationship with nature.

Begin Your Geological Adventure! Expand your mind and discover the wonders of rocks, crystals, and minerals. Click "Add to Cart" now and embark on an enlightening journey into the heart of the Earth!

A new pathway to a thriving future rooted in our relationships with the living world and each other

Reimagining environmentalism as an act of doing and a way of being in the world and climate action as a shared goal, not an individual burden, Natural Connection draws on the legacies and ongoing resistance of marginalised communities around the globe to guide us toward a more sustainable relationship with the living world.

Joycelyn Longdon defines six conceptual roots--rage, imagination, innovation, theory, healing and care--that can help us to transform environmentalism from the ground up and cultivate the natural connection so essential to creating a safe and thriving shared future. Rage is a necessary response to systems of oppression but impedes progress if it isn't transformed into action. Imagination is essential to resisting the logics of colonialism and exploitation. Theory is a means of building collective wisdom. Longdon illuminates these and other principles, practices and teachings, highlighting the voices and stories of marginalised communities who have revolutionized the landscape of environmentalism, such as the Afro-Indigenous Brazilian quilombolas who fought to defend their ancestral lands, Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Nine of Nigeria who lost their lives in the struggle against environmental destruction by fossil fuel giants, and the women of the Indian Himalayas who sparked a mass movement of nonviolent protest against deforestation by hugging trees. Along the way, this lyrical, provocative and deeply humane book interweaves powerfully resonant ideas from writers, philosophers, environmentalists, activists and other changemakers, such as Rebecca Solnit, Poppy Okotcha, Robert Macfarlane, Katherine May and Olafur Eliasson.

Rooted in the profound knowledge that we only have each other and the earth itself, Natural Connection cultivates hope in growing a better future together.

Stitch your way around the globe with Little Bunny Travels the World, a delightful collection of 16 felt toy sewing projects brought together in one enchanting storybook.

Follow Little Bunny, a curious explorer from a cosy English town, as he journeys across all seven continents, meeting charming new friends along the way, including - from a sleepy sloth to a hungry raccoon, a peaceful panda to a matcha loving capybara. Each new friend Little Bunny makes along the way gifts him with a special keepsake, creating treasured memories of their time together.

Inside this book, you will discover:

• 16 adorable felt toy projects: Bunny, Owl, Fox, Squirrel, Giraffe, Lion, Tiger, Panda, Kangaroo, Koala, Penguin, Capybara, Sloth, Raccoon, Bear, and Bison
• Full-size downloadable patterns for easy making. Simply scan the QR code to download and print the patterns.
• A beautifully woven story that brings each creation to life
• Step-by-step instructions suitable for beginners and beyond
• Charming photography bringing the world of Little Bunny to life

With its combination of storytelling and craft, this book offers more than just projects - it's an invitation to slow down, create something meaningful, and enjoy the simple pleasure of handmade creativity.

Sew adorable felt animals. Explore the world. Create keepsakes to treasure.

In a convenient large-size format, this user-friendly workbook gives Skills System participants a wealth of tools for learning how to manage feelings, navigate the ups and downs of life, and reach goals. Designed for learners of all ages and abilities, the volume includes more than 100 reproducible handouts and worksheets, though not all of them are used in every skills program. The Skills System is grounded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a proven approach that has helped millions of people around the world cope with complex mental health difficulties and build a life worth living. Worked examples show how to fill out the worksheets for adults; the companion website provides worked examples for elementary- and high-school-age youth. Note: The e-book edition of this title contains fillable versions of the reproducible tools.

Mental health professionals, see also the authoritative manual: The Emotion Regulation Skills System for Clients with Cognitive Challenges, Second Edition.