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  The Flying Sabuki - A Father-Son...

  E.S. Curry

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  Do you know what a “Flying Sabuki” is?  
  During a week’s vacation together in the Adirondack Mountains, writer E.S. Curry discovers, through nature and his son Åsmund’s imagination, what this phenomenon is and so much more. This uplifting testament to the joys of fatherhood is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about the connection and bonding rituals that cement the father-son relationship—electronics and distraction-free.  
  E.S. Curry and his son Åsmund teach us about working together for mutual success, the Danish concept of Hygge, driving character and values through storytelling, and how being amongst nature creates an environment for connectedness. While there are scores of books for expecting fathers, The Flying Sabuki opens an intimate window into the formative Kindergarten years of a father and son relationship with a positive foundation.  
  The Flying Sabuki is a heartwarming tale that’s the perfect holiday or Father’s Day gift and a great book for parents looking for real-world insights on bonding with their child. 
  Stellar Five-Star Reviews 
  If you're a parent seeking ways to connect more closely with your child, or just someone who wants to create a closer bond with another person in your life, treat yourself to this beautiful story. It's about taking time, creating space, and living in the moments that happen when you're fully present with someone you love. The Flying Sabuki is the story of a father being fully present with his young son, and the profound lessons and heartening moments they experience during their vacation at a rustic camp in the Adirondacks. It's a wonderful, heartwarming story. 
  - Wendy Lindstrom, NY Times Bestselling Author

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  The Oregon Trail

  Francis Parkman

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  The Oregon Trail is a vivid and adventurous firsthand account of exploration across the American frontier, offering readers a remarkable glimpse into life in the mid-19th century. Written by historian Francis Parkman, this classic narrative blends travel writing, personal experience, and historical observation to create a compelling portrait of a vast and untamed landscape.
  
  Driven by a desire for adventure and a deeper understanding of the American West, Parkman sets out on a journey that takes him far beyond the comforts of settled society. Traveling across the prairies and into the rugged wilderness, he joins a band of hunters and traders, immersing himself in a world defined by survival, endurance, and constant movement.
  
  Through his detailed and often dramatic account, Parkman captures the physical challenges of frontier life—long days on horseback, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present risks of the journey. His encounters with wildlife, including vast herds of buffalo, as well as the harsh realities of hunting and subsistence, bring a raw authenticity to the narrative.
  
  One of the most compelling aspects of the book is Parkman's interaction with Native American tribes. He offers observations of their customs, traditions, and ways of life, providing insight into cultures that were, even then, under pressure from expanding settlement. While shaped by the perspectives of his time, these accounts remain an important part of the historical record.
  
  The landscape itself plays a central role in the story. Parkman's descriptions of sweeping plains, distant mountains, and open skies evoke both the beauty and the isolation of the frontier. His writing conveys a deep sense of scale and wonder, as well as the challenges posed by such an expansive and often unforgiving environment.
  
  Beyond adventure, The Oregon Trail reflects a personal journey of endurance and discovery. Parkman's experiences test his physical limits and reshape his understanding of the world beyond urban life. His narrative offers insight into the spirit of exploration that defined an era, as well as the complexities and consequences of westward expansion.
  
  Rich in detail and atmosphere, The Oregon Trail remains a cornerstone of American travel literature. It is both an exciting chronicle of frontier adventure and a valuable historical document, capturing a pivotal moment in the nation's history with clarity, depth, and enduring appeal.

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  San Francisco Hörbuch auf...

  Matthias Morgenroth

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  Ein akustische Stadtporträt auf Englisch. Folgen Sie Ihren Ohren und machen Sie Entdeckungen in der Metropole der an der Westküste der USA. San Francisco ist die Stadt der Aussteiger und Sonnenliebhaber, der Techfreaks und Althippies. Tauchen Sie ein in die Stadtkultur von San Francisco mit seinen Stimmen und Klängen. Im Interview plaudern Einwohner der Stadt über die Atmosphäre in North Beach oder dem Nachtleben in Castro, erzählen von Erdbeben und dem Summer of Love und geben praktische Tipps. Der Stadtführer auf Englisch ist ideal zum Sprachen lernen: Mit vielen Interviews, Musik und den typischen Geräuschen der Stadt! Für Anfänger mit guten Grundkenntnissen und Fortgeschrittene.

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  Forest Walk on a Friday - Essays...

  Lynne Golodner

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  In this lyrical collection of personal essays, Lynne Golodner shares vivid visits to far-flung locations and insights on human nature, relationships and the journey to the self. Inviting the reader into her ten-year foray into the world of Orthodox Judaism—and her subsequent decision to leave the strictures of religion—Golodner writes about marriage and motherhood, divorce and single parenthood, and finding love again. She writes about the compelling ways nature calms her racing mind and invites readers to experience and explore the living world as a grounding connection. Forest Walk on a Friday is a collection of heart-and-soul stories reflecting the many versions of self we all inhabit and the many possibilities for happiness, home and wisdom available to us all.

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  Shopaholic Burden - How to Stop...

  Brian Gibson

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  Shopping addiction, pathological buying, or compulsive buying disorder are all mental health conditions characterized by the persistent, excessive, impulsive, and uncontrollable purchase of products despite severe psychological, social, occupational, and financial consequences. Unlike ordinary non-addicted shoppers, who buy to improve their mood, cope with stress, gain social approval/recognition, and improve their self-image, compulsive buyers buy to improve their mood, cope with stress, gain social support/recognition, and improve their self-image. Although the consequences of long-term compulsive buying include feelings of regret/remorse for purchases, shame, guilt, legal and financial problems, and interpersonal difficulties, people with compulsive buying fail to stop buying.  
  In this book, you will learn:What is compulsive shoppingThe causes of compulsive shoppingThe marketing strategies companies use Treatments that can lead to a solution to the problemHow to regain mental and psychological health

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  Sleeping Bags To S'mores -...

  Heather Balogh Rochfort, William...

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  Sleeping Bags To S'mores has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

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