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  The Japanese Bath

  Bruce Smith

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  In the West, a bath is a place one goes to cleanse the body. In Japan,  one goes there to cleanse the soul. Bathing in Japan is about much more  than cleanliness: it is about family and community. It is about being  alone and contemplative, time to watch the moon rise above the garden.  Along with sixty full-color illustrations of the light and airy baths  themselves, The Japanese Bath, delves into the aesthetic of  bathing Japanese style and the innate beauty of the steps surrounding  the process. The authors explain how to create a Japanese bath in your  own home. A Zen meditation, the Japanese bath, indeed, cleanses the  soul, and one emerges refreshed, renewed, and serene.

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  On Browsing

  Jason Guriel

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  A defense of the dying art of losing an afternoon—and gaining new appreciation—amidst the bins and shelves of bricks-and-mortar shops. 
  Written during the pandemic, when the world was marooned at home and consigned to scrolling screens, On Browsing’s essays chronicle what we’ve lost through online shopping, streaming, and the relentless digitization of culture. The latest in the Field Notes series, On Browsing is an elegy for physical media, a polemic in defense of perusing the world in person, and a love letter to the dying practice of scanning bookshelves, combing CD bins, and losing yourself in the stacks.

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  Beginner's Bottle: A First-Time...

  Robert Jakobsen

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  Embark on a delightful journey into the enchanting world of wines with "Beginner's Bottle: A First-Time Guide to the World of Wine." This comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for anyone stepping into the vast and varied universe of wine, whether you're a curious novice or an aspiring connoisseur. 
  Crafted with the beginner in mind, this book demystifies the complexities of wine, offering a friendly and accessible introduction to its many facets. From the sun-drenched vineyards to the clinking glasses at dinner parties, "Beginner's Bottle" uncovers the art, science, and joy of wine. 
  Key Features: 
  Wine Basics Unveiled: Understand what wine is, its various types, and the nuances of different grape varieties. Learn how to read wine labels and what terms like 'body', 'tannin', and 'acidity' really mean. 
  The Art of Wine Tasting: Discover how to taste wine like a pro. Learn about the appearance, aroma, and flavors of wine, and how to describe what you're drinking. 
  World Wine Tour: Journey through the world's most famous wine regions, exploring the unique characteristics and wine styles of each, from the rolling hills of Tuscany to the rustic charm of Napa Valley. 
  Wine and Food Pairing: Master the art of pairing wine with food. Understand which wines complement different cuisines and how to enhance your dining experience. 
  The Winemaking Process: Delve into the science and craft of winemaking, from grape cultivation to the fermentation process, and understand what goes into making each bottle of wine. 
  Wine as an Investment: Explore the intriguing world of wine investment. Learn about collecting, cellaring, and the potential financial benefits of wine. 
  Non-Alcoholic Wines: Dive into the growing trend of non-alcoholic wines. Understand their production, health benefits, and how they fit into various lifestyles.

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  Barking Up the Right Tree - The...

  Dr. Ian Dunbar

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  When Dr. Ian Dunbar introduced his SIRIUS® Puppy Training in 1982, dog training mostly comprised punishing adult dogs for bad habits and lack of compliance. Dunbar focused on verbally cuing and creatively luring to achieve desirable behavior and using "life rewards"—sniffing, walking, play with dogs, and interactive games—to reinforce speedy compliance and good habits from the outset. His "dog's point of view" approach revolutionized the field, and today there are few trainers who have not been strongly influenced by it.While positive reinforcement is now widely adopted, this new book details how other reward-training techniques have strayed from Dunbar's original, quick and easy, highly effective lure-reward approach for teaching dogs ESL, in which we can verbally cue specific responses, offer heartfelt praise for success, and give guidance when dogs err. With Dunbar's method, we can teach dogs when and where to eliminate, what to chew, when and for how long to bark, and when and how to appropriately let off steam.Barking Up the Right Tree offers proof that aversive punishment seldom works to eliminate undesirable behavior or to get the dog back on track. Dunbar presents numerous nonaversive yet highly effective solutions for misbehavior and noncompliance—simply by using the words you teach, and without even raising your voice.

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  Weekend Knitting - 50 Unique...

  Melanie Falick

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  Projects you can finish in two days or less—with clear instructions and beautiful photos—for both beginners and experienced knitters! When Weekend Knitting was first published in hardcover in 2003, a modern generation of knitters was just starting to discover this "hot new hobby." Since then, knitting has grown wildly popular and Melanie Falick’s book has gone on to become a knitting classic and a huge bestseller.Weekend Knitting brings together unique, innovative, and still-fresh projects for beginning and more-experienced knitters, many of which can be completed in a weekend or less. Every project is presented with clear instructions and in beautiful photographs that celebrate idyllic weekend settings. Quotes from diverse sources about knitting, creativity, and balanced living—along with favorite recipes, lists of books and movies with knitting scenes, and other extras—complete the weekend knitting experience.

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  Happily Ali After - And Other...

  Ali Wentworth

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  “Wentworth spins hilarious tales of parenting, relationships and, yes, getting older.” — People 
  The actress, comedian, media darling, and New York Times bestselling author picks up where she left off in Ali in Wonderland, dissecting modern life—and this time, on a mission of self-improvement—in a series of laugh-out-loud comic vignettes. 
  Moved by a particularly inspirational tweet one day, Ali Wentworth resolves to live by the pithy maxims she discovers in her feeds. What begins as a sort of self-help project quickly turns into something far grander—and increasingly funnier—as the tweets she once viewed with irony become filled with increasing metaphysical importance. And thus begins her “Unhappiness Project.” 
  It’s not long before Ali expands her self-improvement quest to include parenting, relationship, fitness (or lack thereof), and dieting advice. The results are painfully (at times literally) clear: when it comes to self-help, sometimes you should leave it to the professionals. 
  At once endearing and hilarious, thoughtful and absurd, Happily Ali After is a thoroughly entertaining collection from “the girlfriend you want to have a glass of wine with, the one who makes you laugh because she sees the funny and the absurd in everything” (Huffington Post).  
  This hilarious memoir makes for the perfect white elephant gift or stocking stuffer, guaranteed to make anyone laugh out loud. 
  Ali Wentworth's collection of essays and stories will leave you in stitches, and is sure to become a favorite among comedy book lovers everywhere. 
  HarperCollins 2024

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