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  The Age of the Horse - An Equine...

  Susanna Forrest

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  A “superb” account of the enduring connection between humans and horses—“Full of the sort of details that get edited out of more traditional histories” (The Economist).   Fifty-six million years ago, the earliest equid walked the earth—and beginning with the first-known horse-keepers of the Copper Age, the horse has played an integral part in human history. It has sustained us as a source of food, an industrial and agricultural machine, a comrade in arms, a symbol of wealth, power, and the wild.   Combining fascinating anthropological detail and incisive personal anecdote, equestrian expert Susanna Forrest draws from an immense range of archival documents as well as literature and art to illustrate how our evolution has coincided with that of horses. In paintings and poems (such as Byron’s famous “Mazeppa”), in theater and classical music (including works by Liszt and Tchaikovsky), representations of the horse have changed over centuries, portraying the crucial impact that we’ve had on each other.   Forrest combines this history with her own experience in the field, and travels the world to offer a comprehensive look at the horse in our lives today: from Mongolia where she observes the endangered takhi, to a show-horse performance at the Palace of Versailles; from a polo club in Beijing to Arlington, Virginia, where veterans with PTSD are rehabilitated through interaction with horses.   “For the horse-addicted, a book can get no better than this . . . original, cerebral and from the heart.” —The Times (London)

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  The 5 W's: Where? - An...

  Erin McHugh

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  A collection of quirky and unusual facts about locations real and fictional, including cemeteries, mafia homes, underwater hotels, and Bizarro World.  
   
  From Arsenic Tubs, Mexico to Big Ugly, West Virginia, here’s where you’ll find plenty of fun facts. Discover the ins and outs of places almost unknown, locales that have captured your imagination, and spots worth finding out about—including the world’s best and most beautiful beaches. 
   
  Where is . . .  
   
   . . . the seat of the Dalai Lama in exile? Dharamsala, India. 
   
   . . . the final resting place of Galileo, Machiavelli, and Michelangelo? Basilica di Santa Croce di Firenze, Florence, Italy. 
   
   . . . the first paved road? In Egypt. The road dates back 4,600 years to the time when the Great Pyramids were built. 
   
   . . . the largest desert on earth? It’s Antarctica, with 5.5 million square miles and less than 2 inches of rainfall per year. 
   
   . . . Lake Char­goggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg? In Massachusetts. It’s the longest name for a lake in the United States.

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  Heirloom Beans

  Steve Sando, Vanessa Barrington

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  “Everything you need to know about the delicious new world of beans in this pioneering [recipe] book . . .A keeper.” —Paula Wolfert, James Beard and Julia Child Award–winning cookbook author   Who would have thought a simple bean could do so much? Heirloom bean expert Steve Sando provides descriptions of the many varieties now available, from Scarlet Runners to the spotted Eye of the Tiger beans. Nearly ninety recipes in the book will entice readers to cook up bowls of heartwarming Risotto and Cranberry Beans with Pancetta, or Caribbean Black Bean Soup. Close-up photos of the beans make them easy to identify. Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, these little treasures are the perfect addition to any meal.   “Heirloom Beans is no less than a promise of good things to come from this humble but rather magical food.” —Deborah Madison, James Beard and Julia Child Award–winning cookbook author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone   “Heirloom Beans is the ultimate kiss and tell all of legendary legumes. A delicious recipe and savory story for every heirloom bean.” —Annie Somerville, cookbook author and chef, Greens Restaurant   “We give Rancho Gordo beans a place of honor at our restaurants.” —Thomas Keller, James Beard award-winning chef, cookbook author and restaurateur, French Laundry

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  Did Not Happen - Misadventures...

  George Mahood

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  As a new virus sweeps across the globe, George and Rachel are faced with their biggest challenge yet.  
  The year begins positively with George and Rachel running every single street of their local town. Just days before the country goes into lockdown, they take on the 20 miles of the Grizzly. A race so muddy that firefighters are stationed at the finish line to hose down runners. 
  Then the year takes a dramatic turn. 
  Food shortages, homeschooling, quiet roads, home haircuts, yoga, Rachel’s new marathon a month challenge and a walking holiday… in a different part of Devon. 
  2020 is a year none of them will ever forget. 
  Did Not Finish is a series of books about George and his family’s adventures in running, cycling and swimming. From ultramarathons to triathlons, 10k swims to European cycling adventures, George promises fun and laughter every step, pedal, and paddle of the way.

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  Short-Term Wins and Long-Term...

  Dana K. White

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  An original audio series featuring brand new content from decluttering expert Dana K. White. 
  Do you wish a decluttering expert could come alongside you to help tackle specific roadblocks that always derail your decluttering journey? Dana K. White, self-proclaimed recovering slob and author of Organizing for the Rest of Us, is here to help with her audio original series, Decluttering Deep Dives. 
  Each installment of Decluttering Deep Dives covers a frequent problem that Dana hears about from her readers. Featuring Dana’s signature light-hearted voice and approachable tactics, Short-Term Wins and Long-Term Success dives into these common struggles:Strategizing for long-term decluttering successNever feeling successful at creating the home you wantSetting goals that work for the real youLosing energy before you finish your decluttering projects 
    
  Fans of Dana’s podcast, A Slob Comes Clean, will love Dana’s in-depth conversation filled with workable solutions for you to make your space the peaceful, organized home you need and want.

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  101 Ways to Go Zero Waste

  Kathryn Kellogg

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  Minimalism meets DIY in an accessible guide to household waste reduction. 
  We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a sixteen-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers. 
  In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares these tips and more, along with DIY recipes for beauty and home; advice for responsible consumption and making better choices for home goods, fashion, and the office; and even secrets for how to go waste free at the airport. "It's not about perfection," she says. "It's about making better choices." 
  This is a practical, friendly blueprint of realistic lifestyle changes for anyone who wants to reduce their waste.

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