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  Birthday at Boars Head - A...

  Chris Williams, Dean Gallagher

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  Birthday at Boars Head is a wonderful whodunit from the creative folks at Live Audio Theater. Set in a sprawling manor house overlooking the Rogue River in Southern Oregon, this engaging script includes all the classic elements of a manor house mystery. There’s a creepy old mansion, a greedy family, a visiting British detective, and there’s even a butler named Grimsby! So, curl up with your headphones or speakers and a hot café mocha and match wits with Detective Vincente in this delightful homage to old-time radio mysteries. The first in the four-part Detective Vincente series. “It’s pronounced Vincente with an e! ”

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  Black Country Music - Listening...

  Francesca Royster

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  Black Country Music tells the story of how Black musicians have changed the country music landscape and brought light to Black creativity and innovation. 
  After a century of racist whitewashing, country music is finally reckoning with its relationship to Black people. In this timely work—the first book on Black country music by a Black writer—Francesca Royster uncovers the Black performers and fans, including herself, who are exploring the pleasures and possibilities of the genre. 
   
  Informed by queer theory and Black feminist scholarship, Royster’s book elucidates the roots of the current moment found in records like Tina Turner’s first solo album, Tina Turns the Country On! She reckons with Black “bros” Charley Pride and Darius Rucker, then chases ghosts into the future with Valerie June. Indeed, it is the imagination of Royster and her artists that make this music so exciting for a genre that has long been obsessed with the past. The futures conjured by June and others can be melancholy, and are not free of racism, but by centering Black folk Royster begins to understand what her daughter hears in the banjo music of Our Native Daughters and the trap beat of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” A Black person claiming country music may still feel a bit like a queer person coming out, but, collectively, Black artists and fans are changing what country music looks and sounds like—and who gets to love it.

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  Practicing Presence - A Mother's...

  Joy Prouty, JJ Heller

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  A Mother's Guide to Memorializing the Ordinary and Savoring the Present 
   
   
   
  As a mother, life often feels like it is passing by in a blur. You take countless pictures trying to freeze time and capture the memories, but in looking back find you barely even remember experiencing the moments. But what if there were a way to preserve your family's story while also becoming fully present within it? 
   
   
   
  Combining the science of memory preservation with photography principles, professional photographer Joy Prouty shows you how to exit survival mode and enter the present moment through the photos you're already taking. With the camera as your magnifying glass for meaning, you'll learn to let go of perfect pictures, embody self-compassion, and rewire your brain to experience more joy in the memories you are making right now. Through human stories and poetic motherly wisdom, Practicing Presence is your invitation to show up to the practice of fully living.

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  The Simple Art of Japanese...

  Yoko Takenami

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  Create beautiful gifts, stationery and decorations that incorporate the elegant, centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy.
   
  Developed since the sixth century, practised by the royal elite and Buddhist scholars, and packed with spiritual meaning, Japanese calligraphy has its own style: simple, elegant and gentle. Starting with a history section that illuminates thousands of years of calligraphy with inspiring examples, the core of the book is a clear step-by-step guide to creating stunning calligraphy. The 15 projects, from a greetings card to painting calligraphy motifs on river pebbles and linen hangings, represent authentic uses of Japanese scripts. The combination of simple strokes and meaningful characters that makes up each of these unique projects means you can create artworks that will give you and your loved ones truly enduring results. A clear materials section shows you exactly what you need to start, while the comprehensive techniques chapter demonstrates how to hold the brush, create characters and write pieces. Also included are 100 of the most popular Western first names, plus a series of greetings, sentiments and poems, including haikus and Zen proverbs, so you can personalise your projects.

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  Spid The Spider Goes To The Moon...

  John Eaton

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  Spid the Spider Goes to the Moon is a lively, imaginative space adventure that inspires curiosity about science and discovery while delivering plenty of laughs along the way. 
   
  Spid, Bid and Herman are about to blast off on the adventure of a lifetime. 
   
  Destination: the Moon. 
   
  Is it really made of cheese? 
   
  Does a mysterious moon creature called Mr Cheezy Feet live there? 
   
  And what happens when things don’t quite go according to plan? 
   
  As their space mission unfolds, Spid discovers that exploring the unknown takes courage, teamwork and a very good sense of humour. 
   
  Why Parents & Teachers Love It 
  •	Encourages curiosity about space and science 
  •	Promotes teamwork and problem-solving 
  •	Inspires imagination and exploration 
  •	Perfect for classroom and STEM-themed reading 
   
  Includes two original Spid songs;“Mr. Cheezy Feet (The Cheese Song)” and “Queenie”. These short musical films bring the story to life and reinforce learning through rhythm and rhyme. Animated films at YouTube.com/spidthespider add visual storytelling. 
   
  About the Series 
   
  Spid the Spider is a laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure series for children aged 5–10, blending humour, heart and real-world life lessons. 
   
  Through exciting adventures, seasonal celebrations and relatable mishaps, Spid shows young readers that effort leads to progress, mistakes are part of learning, and challenges help us grow in confidence — bringing growth mindset to life in a natural, story-led way. 
   
  Written to be enjoyed both independently and read aloud, the books support early readers with engaging dialogue, expressive storytelling and layered humour that children love revisiting again and again. 
   
  Each title is supported by free parent and teacher resources at spidthespider.com, including discussion guides, classroom activities and posters — making the series ideal for classroom, home learning and family story time.

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  Father and Son Issues - The...

  Jeff Ryan

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  FATHER AND SON ISSUES: The Secret History of Spider-Man is the true story of someone with a great power, and a great responsibility. That man, artist John Romita, was the best comics artist no one had ever heard of. After Spider-Man's creators had a falling out, Jazzy John (as Stan Lee called him) had to become the new tale-spinner for the web-spinner.John's take on Spider-Man made Spidey the biggest star at Marvel, and Marvel the biggest name in comics. Comics was a tough business, so the last thing he wanted was for John Romita Jr. to follow in his footsteps.But like father, like son.

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