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Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan by Hiroko YodaA Japanese cultural historian shares a path to joyful living drawn from her nation's unique approach to spirituality and nature, offering a fascinating (Wintering author Katherine May) blend of memoir, cultural reporting, and practical guidance for anyone struggling to find balance in our turbulent modern world. Everyone's in the pursuit of happiness, but few know how to attain it. Hiroko awakens readers to the idea of a traditional spiritual flexibility that seamlessly coexists with the modern secular world, fortifying us through life's inevitable ups and downs. We are all subject to forces beyond our control, but we are also part of a bigger natural system that can strengthen us--if we learn how to reconnect with it.
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Evergreen: The Trees That Shaped America by Trent PreszlerA sweeping natural history of the humble trees that built nations, sparked wars, and became the world's most cherished holiday tradition. Every December, millions of people around the globe adorn their homes, offices, and town squares with lavishly decorated Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday season. Yet few pause to wonder: Where did this tradition come from? And in an age of climate upheaval and artificial replicas, will these beloved trees still be here for future generations? In Evergreen, Cornell University professor Trent Preszler weaves together a captivating story of humanity's deeply rooted relationship with evergreens, revealing how the trees shaped economies, launched cultural movements, and propelled America's rise to global prominence.
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Everyday Elixirs: Mocktails, Matchas, and Seasonal Drinks to Inspire Wellness by Blair HortonWhether you're looking for an alternative to an alcoholic beverage or to proactively support your wellness, holistic nutritionist Blair Horton has a tasty drink for you. In each of her 80 mocktail and beverage recipes, she deliciously features seasonal ingredients known to aid and support your health, with benefits that can boost your immunity, reduce inflammation, promote digestion, and more. Blair guides us through the seasons, starting first with foundational herbal, spiced, and floral syrups, before inviting us to find the magic in every sip.
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Frostlines: A Journey Through Entangled Lives and Landscapes in a Warming Arctic by Neil SheaAs warming reshapes our planet, the Arctic--a region that once seemed unchangeable, beyond the reach of modern problems--is quickly coming undone. While the old cold world can still be glimpsed in the movements of caribou, the hidden lives of wolves, and the hunting skill of an Iânupiaq elder, look closer and you'll find a new Arctic appearing in its place. Neil Shea blends natural history, anthropology, and travel writing to explore how the beauty, chaos, and power of change in the far north are reflected in the lives of people and animals. He sojourns with a wolf pack on Canada's Ellesmere Island and travels with Indigenous hunters in Alaska, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories. He tracks dwindling caribou herds across the top of North America, searches for vanished Vikings in Greenland, and visits the front line of the new Cold War rising between Russia and Europe. What Shea finds is not one Arctic but many--all still linked by shattering cold, seasons of darkness, and a pure, inimitable light. |
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A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCrackenElizabeth McCracken, author of bestselling novels, National Book Award long-listed story collections, and a highly praised memoir, has been teaching for more than thirty-five years, guiding her many students through their own answers. In A Long Game, she shares insights gleaned along the way, offering practical tips and incisive thoughts about her own work as an artist. Writing is a long game, she notes. What matters is that you learn to get work done in the way that is possible for you, through consistency or panic. As much a book about the life of a working artist as it is a guide to thinking about fiction, A Long Game is a revelatory and indispensable resource for any writer.
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The Science of Fermentation by DKEnter a marvelous microbial world and explore the fascinating science of fermented foods. Every culture has a long history of fermentation - from kimchi to beer, kombucha to kefir, and sourdough to soy sauce - but rarely do we contemplate the complex science behind these everyday treats. In The Science of Fermentation, Robin Sherriff dives into the complex microbiology and chemistry behind essential ferments, revealing the invisible ecosystems that shape flavor, preserve food, and enrich our diets. Learn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever, explore scientific processes behind your favorite pickles, and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen. With recipes for more than 30 ferments, this is everything you need to understand and explore the alchemy of fermentation.
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The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World by Tilar J. MazzeoSummer, 1856. Nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Patten and her husband, Joshua, were young and ambitious. Both from New England seafaring families, they had already completed their first clipper-ship voyage around the world with Joshua as captain. If they could win the race to San Francisco that year, their dream of building a farm and a family might be within reach. It would mean freedom. And the price of that freedom was one last dangerous transit--into the most treacherous waters in the world. As their ship, Neptune's Car, left New York Harbor and sailed down the jagged coast of South America, Joshua fell deathly ill and was confined to his bunk, delirious. The treacherous first mate, confined to the brig for insubordination, was agitating for mutiny. With no obvious option for a new captain and heartbroken about her husband, Mary Ann stepped into the breach and convinced the crew to support her, just as they slammed into a gale that would last 18 days.
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Why Do I Keep Doing This? will shed light on shared struggles as readers follow Kati through some key points of growth in her own life while incorporating what she has learned as a therapist and content creator who knows how to create lasting healthy change. This book gives readers the ability to not only ask themselves "why do I keep doing this" but also have the insight to find a real answer. |
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