Book Review
Avian Illuminations
Captivating and graced with exquisite illustrations, Boria Sax’s "Avian Illuminations" blends history, folklore, art, literature, and ornithology to explain why birds are such an integral part of human dreams and aspirations. Birds...
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A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat
In essays at once wry and hilarious, Charles Hood shares his delight in the overlooked, obscure, and downright ugly parts of nature. Featuring high on his list are places like California’s Antelope Valley, “where old sofas crawl to...
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Imaginary Peaks
Spurred by the infamous Riesenstein Hoax, Katie Ives, editor of Alpinist magazine and a passionate climber, investigates cartographers’ art through history, unveiling the mysterious imaginary peaks, blank spaces, and nonexistent land...
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The Nutrient Diet
"The Nutrient Diet" is an optimistic, encouraging, and practical guide to natural, drug-free weight loss and management. David A. Wright’s "The Nutrient Diet" suggests reasons for why most diet plans fail; as an alternative, it...
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From Seeking Recovery to Finding Wholeness
The spiritual text "From Seeking Recovery to Finding Wholeness" compiles wisdom and personal stories into a guide for renewal. Alex Mezulari draws self-help principles from his own story in "From Seeking Recovery to Finding Wholeness",...
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Dare to Do Nothing
This tongue-in-cheek self-help text takes nonattachment to new heights. Humorous and edgy, Amy Minty’s self-help book "Dare to Do Nothing" is a call to toss out work, stress, and obligations of all types and begin to enjoy a life that...
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Finding Forget-Me-Nots
In the engaging picture book "Finding Forget-Me-Nots", elephants learn the benefits of curiosity and mindfulness. In Wickie Rowland’s picture book "Finding Forget-Me-Nots", a small elephant learns the value of curiosity and mindfulness...
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A Conversation with an Angel
"A Conversation with an Angel" is a compelling Christian novel in which a young boy is guided toward his destiny. In Jan Cooper’s insightful Christian novel "A Conversation with an Angel", a man who had a lonely childhood discovers...