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  The Singing Wilderness

  Sigurd F. Olson

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  Acute natural perceptivity and a profound knowledge of the relationships to be found in nature combine here in vivid evocations of the sights, the sounds, the vast stillnesses, and the events of the wilderness as the seasons succeed each other. But Mr. Olson is not content merely to "describe"; he probes for meanings that will lead the listener to a different and more revealing way of looking at the out-of-doors and to a deeper sense of its eternal values. In each of the thirty-four chapters of The Singing Wilderness he has sought to capture an essential quality of our magnificent lake and forest heritage. He shows us what can be read from the rocks of the great Canadian Shield; he offers a delightful essay on the virtues of pine knots as fuel; he writes of the ways of a canoe, of flashing trout in the pools of the Isabella, of tamarack bogs, caribou moss, the flight of wild geese, timber wolves, and the birds of the ski trails. And much more, with something to satisfy every taste for wilderness experience. 
   
   
   
  The Singing Wilderness is a book that no lover of nature will want to be without. To anyone who contemplates a vacation in the lake country of northern Minnesota and adjoining Canada, it is the perfect vade mecum.

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  The Complete Guide to Raised Bed...

  Sophie McKay

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  Discover how to build and maintain a sustainable raised bed garden with ease, using regenerative practices that lead to abundance year after year. 
  Are you uncertain about how to start your raised bed garden? Do you struggle with understanding soil composition, plant selection, or how to prevent issues like overcrowding or weed invasions? Raised bed gardening has been practiced for centuries because it offers a unique ecosystem that, when properly understood, can yield thriving crops with less effort. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about planning, building, and maintaining your raised beds.  
  This book will show you: 
  - The priceless versatility and sustainability of raised bed gardening and accessible methods for creating resilient and productive garden spaces 
  - How to strategically plan and design a raised bed garden to maximize space for optimal plant productivity 
  - Precise step-by-step instructions for constructing sturdy and functional frames using sustainable materials and methods, empowering you to support healthy plant growth effectively 
  - The crucial role of soil health in raised bed gardening, and essential soil management principles to maintain a thriving garden ecosystem 
  - How to avoid making common errors in raised bed gardening and discover practical solutions to overcome obstacles in your garden journey 
  - Expert strategies for selecting and planting crops, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to plan and execute successful planting schemes 
  - Comprehensive plant profiles tailored for raised bed gardening, providing valuable insights into selecting and cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, fruits, and herbs 
  - How to master the art of nurturing plants to maturity and harvesting sizeable yields through proper care and maintenance 
  - Tools for managing pests and diseases in raised bed gardens, and how to identify, prevent, and treat common garden ailments organically like a gardening pro

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  When Pets Pass Away - A Helpful...

  Emily McQuinn

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  Losing a pet is never easy – discover how to heal your heart after such a profound loss.  
  For many people the loss of a beloved pet is just as hard, if not harder, than losing a human friend or relative. After all, you lose an important source of companionship and unconditional love. 
  Such a loss can make you feel confused and alone in your sadness, and can even leave you wondering why others seem able to recover so quickly and how you too can move on from your grief.  
  In all this, however, it is important to remember that you don’t have to go through this alone. 
  This definitive guide on healing after the loss of a pet can be your companion in working through your grief at your own pace. 
  Inside this book, you will discover:A collection of stories of remarkable pets and how their owners dealt with their lossA look at the history of pets – discover how these animals became such an integral part of our livesWhy the loss of a pet hurts so much, whether you’re 8 or 80How to process your grief on your own terms – grief is universal, but it certainly isn’t linearHow to help children of all ages work through their griefHow to interpret the signs that your pet is still with you5 heart-touching ways to memorialize your pet 
   And so much more. 
  No matter the stage of grief you are currently in, this book can help you find ways to heal from your loss while still remembering your trusty companion. 
  It’s time to find ways to smile again, remembering the love you and your pet had for each other.

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  Animal Crossing

  Kelsey Lewin

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  Before the world of Animal Crossing became a pandemic lifeline for millions, the "social sim" communication game Dо̄butsu no Mori, or "Animal Forest," debuted in 2001 on Nintendo 64 in Japan, then once again in 2002 on GameCube to critical and commercial success all over the world. 
   
   
    
  An open-ended casual game ahead of its time, Animal Crossing set the stage for the series's many incarnations to come with its focus on building community and friendship, its in-game currency of Bells, and its village of Animalese-speaking friends like Tom Nook, K. K. Slider, and the mean Mr. Resetti. You could visit the villages of your friends and give them gifts—all without being connected to the internet. 
   
   
    
  Video game preservationist and historian Kelsey Lewin tells the story of how a mundane-sounding game full of bug-catching, letter-writing, and furniture-collecting became one of Nintendo's best-loved franchises, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons eclipsing Super Mario Bros. for all-time sales in Japan, unlocking gaming's massive potential to tap into our desire to plant trees, find friends, and make the world a better place.

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  The World As We Knew It -...

  Tajja Isen, Amy Brady

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  Nineteen leading literary writers from around the globe offer timely, haunting first-person reflections on how climate change has altered their lives 
   
   
   
  In this riveting anthology, leading literary writers reflect on how climate change has altered their lives, revealing the personal and haunting consequences of this global threat. 
   
   
    
  In the opening essay, National Book Award finalist Lydia Millet mourns the end of the Saguaro cacti in her Arizona backyard due to drought. Later, Omar El Akkad contemplates how the rise of temperatures in the Middle East is destroying his home and the wellspring of his art. Gabrielle Bellot reflects on how a bizarre lionfish invasion devastated the coral reef near her home in the Caribbean—a precursor to even stranger events to come. Traveling through Nebraska, Terese Svoboda witnesses cougars running across highways and showing up in kindergartens. 
   
   
    
  As the stories unfold—from Antarctica to Australia, New Hampshire to New York—an intimate portrait of a climate-changed world emerges, captured by writers whose lives jostle against incongruous memories of familiar places that have been transformed in startling ways.

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  Where the Wind Wills - An...

  D. Flower

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  In Where the Wind Wills, D. Flower soars with the eagles while trekking in the Himalayas, she meets with a famous healer in Brazil to prepare for a year in Africa, and dances with dust devils while living in a grass-roofed hut in Kenya. She learns the Maasai tribal ways while documenting ancient sacred ceremonies, crawls through stinging nettles in Rwanda to look into the eyes of mountain gorillas, and flirts with death on the Omo River in Ethiopia. All the while navigating on one of the toughest roads -love. Upon her return to the United States, she volunteered for a challenging assignment -a public relations specialist for FEMA during the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Through all the ups and downs, twists and turns she encountered, she emerged as a fiercely independent woman confident and flexible, changeable and free; committed to continuing to journey wherever the wind wills…

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