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"Commemorate everything from milestones to simple pleasures by hand-embroidering a symbolic motif each day, creating a stitch journal along the way. With detailed stitching instructions, stitched examples, and helpful advice on choosing floss colors, 365 Days of Stitches provides readers with the tools to jumpstart a daily embroidery practice. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrated motifs, ranging from beach-day themes with palm trees and popsicles to cozy holiday themes with snow globes and mistletoe, and iron-on transfer sheets, crafters of all levels can use this book to create inspired stitch journals full of personal memories and exciting achievements. With guidance from Steph Arnold, readers will learn--or enhance--embroidery skills and stitch techniques using the book's colorful collection of appealing motifs and templates. Set aside time for yourself each day with this new approach to mindfulness and commemorate events both large and small into a beautiful and unique stitched journal"-- Provided by publisher.

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In the long-awaited sequel to "Always Pack a Candle," Marion Crook juggles marriage, children, and a vast array of patients and cases in rural British Columbia in the 1970s. It has been over a decade since Marion Crook arrived in the Cariboo for her first job out of nursing school. Overseeing a small staff of irrepressible nurses serving a public health district the size of a small country brings new challenges every day. Recounted with warmth, compassion, and riveting detail, this is a fascinating portrait of the hectic life of a rural nurse and highlights the importance of the helping professions.

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Every bodybuilder knows it can be difficult to plan weekly meals, cook every night, and also stick to your macros. Meal prep can make the task a whole lot easier, but it can also seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Now, two-time Ms. Figure Olympia and fitness trainer and coach Erin Stern makes it’s simple, with 64 absolutely delicious recipe and 8 weekly prep plans, you’ll never get bored with eating the same meals every week, and you’ll also get to enjoy amazing recipes that actually taste good and help you reach your training goals. Each weekly prep plan includes eight recipes along with detailed prep plans that help you prepare meals for the upcoming week that will keep you satisfied and on track.

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You'll find sandwich recipes for every day of the week and every week of the year. Sandwiches for comfort food cravings, for quick meals to grab and go, even for high-impact (low-key) ways to impress your friends. Inside are sandwiches for late nights when the hunger hits, and for the next morning when your energy is low. Try the very best new versions of well-known sandwiches, plus tons of truly inventive ideas for sandwiches you've never thought of before. Features 85+ receipes for classics, breakfasts, chic, burgers, and sweets.

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As a death doula, Alua Arthur is spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death - whether imminent or not - will breathe wild, new potential into your life. Alua combines intimate storytelling with a passionate appeal for loving, courageous end-of-life care - what she calls "death embrace." Hers is a powerful testament to getting in touch with something deeper in our lives, by embracing the fact of our own mortality. "Hold that truth in your mind," Alua says, "and wondrous things will begin to grow around it."

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"Burn Book" is part memoir, part history and, most of all, a necessary recounting of tech's most powerful players. A scathing but fair accounting of the tech industry and its founders who wanted to change the world but broke it instead. Swisher calls upon the industry to make better, more thoughtful choices, even as a new set of powerful AI tools are poised to change the world yet again. This book details how the commercial internet came into being and how, for all it has given the world, it now sits at the centre of global power, creating a clear and present danger to humanity.

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What began as an Instagram hashtag and project collection (#CrafttheRainbow) that quickly went viral has become a showstopping book, offering a rainbow of completely new project ideas. Learn how to make playful party decorations, luscious flowers, amazing cards, and sophisticated wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and more than you can imagine--all with nothing but the creative power of paper. Sought-after designer Brittany Watson Jepsen is known for the unusually imaginative and amazingly beautiful designs she creates for her website and host of clients (including Anthropologie). In Craft the Rainbow, Jepsen walks readers through the easy basics of transforming simple paper--including tissue, crepe, cardstock, leaves of books, and vintage and recycled paper--into vibrant, fanciful, handmade projects suitable for every occasion.

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"On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter. Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln's election and the Confederacy's shelling of Sumter-a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. Lincoln himself wrote that the trials of these five months were "so great that, could I have anticipated them, I would not have believed it possible to survive them." At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson, Sumter's commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut, wife of a prominent planter, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between them. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln, battling with his duplicitous secretary of state, William Seward, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable-one that will eventually kill 750,000 Americans. Drawing on diaries, secret communiques, slave ledgers, and plantation records, Larson gives us a political horror story that captures the forces that led America to the brink-a dark reminder that we often don't see a cataclysm coming until it's too late"-- Provided by publisher.

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Have you ever wondered about the lives of each person you pass on the street, realizing that everyone is the main character in their own story, each living a life as vivid and complex as your own? That feeling has a name: “sonder.” Or maybe you’ve watched a thunderstorm roll in and felt a primal hunger for disaster, hoping it would shake up your life. That’s called “lachesism.” Or you were looking through old photos and felt a pang of nostalgia for a time you’ve never actually experienced. That’s “anemoia.” If you’ve never heard of these terms before, that’s because they didn’t exist until John Koenig set out to fill the gaps in our language of emotion. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows “creates beautiful new words that we need but do not yet have,” says John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars. By turns poignant, relatable, and mind-bending, the definitions include whimsical etymologies drawn from languages around the world, interspersed with otherworldly collages and lyrical essays that explore forgotten corners of the human condition—from “astrophe,” the longing to explore beyond the planet Earth, to “zenosyne,” the sense that time keeps getting faster. The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is for anyone who enjoys a shift in perspective, pondering the ineffable feelings that make up our lives. With a gorgeous package and beautiful illustrations throughout, this is the perfect gift for creatives, word nerds, and human beings everywhere.

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From one of Canada's most respected and high-profile health professionals (and former federal Minister of Health), Jane Philpott gives an intimate look at the personal roots of well-being: hope, belonging, meaning, and purpose. Then, through real-life stories, she examines the impact of the social determinants of health. Finally, she explains that none of this will happen without the political will to do the hard work of rebuilding a healthy society. The remedy we await is serious leadership to implement what we already know and to put the well-being of Canadians at the top of the agenda.

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A set of old apartment keys, a pair of worn running shoes, a declaration of love scribbled on a restaurant receipt. Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of this book by photographer Shana Novak, creator of the project of the same name dedicated to documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works of art. The 100 objects featured here range from the everyday to the extraordinary. Treasured heirlooms to their owners, ordinary folks and cultural figures alike, they hold remarkable stories.

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"Knit 20 adorable hats to keep your little one cozy. This cute and colourful book contains a range of hats, with design styles that will appeal to every knitter. The 20 designs fall into four categories: basic beanies; animal hats; food hats and quirky hats. So whether you fancy making a simple beanie, a cute panda, fox or bee, a colourful watermelon or strawberry, or a quirky Christmas pudding, this book has it all. Choose from hats with ears, stripes, pompoms, tassels, topknots and more - all the techniques are included. Clear instructions and simple patterns. As babies vary so much in size, each design can be made in three sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months. The yarns recommended are all hypoallergenic, washable and with some elasticity, to help the hats keep their shape. The hats use relatively small amounts of yarn so are ideal for quick, portable projects. Perfect for thoughtful gifts. Hats are a timeless must-have baby item, especially if you have knitted them yourself! This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can even knit on the go!"--Publisher's description.

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"If you ever struggle with your connection to God (or whether you even feel connected to a faith at all), you're not alone. Especially in our modern world, with its relentless, never-ending news cycle, we can all grapple with such questions. Do we do that alone, with despair and resignation? Or do we make sense of it with God, and with hope? In these uncertain times, could believing in the power of divine love make the most sense? In this collection of essays, Savannah Guthrie shares why she believes it does. Unspooling personal stories from her own joys and sorrows as a daughter, mother, wife, friend, and professional journalist, the award-winning Today show coanchor ... explores the place of faith in everyday life"-- Provided by publisher.

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"His epic narrative begins with Rupert Brooke, "the handsomest young man in England" and perhaps its most famous young poet in the halcyon days of the Edwardian Age, and ends five years later with Wilfred Owen, killed in action at twenty-five, only one week before the armistice. With bitter irony, Owen's mother received the telegram informing her of his death on November 11, just as church bells tolled to celebrate the war's end. Korda's dramatic account, which includes anecdotes from his own family history, not only brings to life the soldier poets but paints an unforgettable picture of life and death in the trenches, and the sacrifice of an entire generation. His cast of characters includes the young American poet Alan Seeger, who was killed in action as a private in the French Foreign Legion; Isaac Rosenberg, whose parents had fled czarist anti-Semitic persecution and who was killed in action at the age of twenty-eight before his fame as a poet and a painter was recognized; Robert Graves and Siegfried Sassoon, whose friendship and friendly rivalry endured through long, complicated private lives; and, finally, Owen, whose fame came only posthumously and whose poetry remains some of the most savage and heartbreaking to emerge from the cataclysmic war"-- Provided by publisher.

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Newt's relatable charm and uproarious cooking videos have taken the internet by storm and now, he invites you to step into his world, where cooking is an adventure. If you're not already following Newt Nguyen, you're missing out - but you can catch up with his debut cookbook of more than 75 flavour-packed recipes. You'll find some of Newt's favourites and greatest and most viral hits, all shared with Newt's signature humour and constant encouragement.

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To be a bookseller or librarian. You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. An advocate. A visionary. A person who creates 'book joy' by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going to love it.' Step inside . . . and enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, find whatever you want or require. This place has the magic of rainbows and unicorns, but it's also a business. The book business. Meet the smart and talented people who live between the pages--and who can't wait to help you find your next favorite book.

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"Most homesteaders who streamed into the Canadian prairies in the late 1800s and early 1900s brought with them a desire for the comfort and protection of trees they had known "back home." Recognizing the potential value of trees as incentive for settling the vast and mostly treeless prairies, the Canadian government began to grow and distribute tree seedlings for planting around farm homes and yards. Trees Against the Wind is a detailed account of the federal government's prairie tree planting program from 1901-41 under the leadership of professional forester Norman MacKenzie Ross. Archival photographs and materials bring life to the story of how Ross, with his dedicated horticulturists, foresters and nursery workers, and thousands of innovative prairie farmers, transformed the open prairie into a tapestry of treed farmyards and miles of planted shelterbelts. From a discussion of government efforts to settle the west and the realities of immigration and homesteading at that time, the book moves to examining the origins of the government tree planting program and the background of the man who was chosen to lead it. Accounts of the development and workings of the Indian Head and Sutherland Forest Nursery Stations provide insight into the business of growing trees as well as the social history and lives of British and eastern European immigrants. Readers will learn about forestry applied to an agricultural environment, including the testing and selection of tree species that could survive harsh prairie conditions. Description and illustration of the significant educational and promotional activities that supported prairie tree planning are followed by an account of the successful navigation of changes in government and the challenges posed by drought and economic depression. A brief afterword describes program highlights from Ross's retirement in 1941 to the program's closure in 2013, having delivered more than 600 million trees to farmers in western Canada. An engaging account that gives life to the people involved and their stories, Trees Against the Wind is, above all, a tribute to Ross's passion, acumen and formidable promotional abilities, which were instrumental in advancing prairie tree planting from a temporary program to a movement that improved the quality of rural life for thousands of rural residents in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba."-- Provided by publisher.

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Susan Blacklin revisits the important work of her late ex-husband, Dr. Hans Peterson. Beginning in 1996, Peterson brought attention to the desperate need for equal access to safe drinking water after a health inspector encouraged him to visit the Yellow Quill First Nation. Thirty years later, the majority of First Nations communities in Canada continue to face atrocious health issues as a result of unsafe drinking water. Blacklin reveals the complexities of negotiating between cultures, communities, and the provincial and federal government.

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Kylie Moleta has designed these colorful, creative, and diverse squares with the changing seasons in mind. From lacy, lightweight summer squares to heavier, textured designs for when it gets chilly. Here, you'll find designs for all skill levels, written patterns, and corresponding charts to suit every kind of crocheter.

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