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  Among the Quiet Lands

  Reece Davis

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  Beyond the noise of modern travel lies a world that moves to a slower rhythm — a world still ruled by silence, patience, and grace. 
  In Among the Quiet Lands, acclaimed travel writer Reece Davis journeys to the planet’s most remote and unhurried places — from wind-battered monasteries in the Himalayas to forgotten villages deep within Patagonia’s valleys. Along the way, he meets those who have chosen to live close to the earth and far from the rush of progress. 
  Through poetic observation and vivid encounters, Davis reflects on what vanishes when the world moves too fast — and what we rediscover when we choose to linger, listen, and simply be. 
  A meditation on solitude, slowness, and the enduring beauty of the unspoiled, Among the Quiet Lands invites readers to pause — and to see stillness not as absence, but as presence.

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  30 Norwegian Koselig Declutter...

  Matthew Bernard

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  If you have ever decluttered your home only to find it feels cold and empty, you know the problem this book exists to solve. The modern organizing industry measures success by subtraction, often removing the very warmth that makes a house a home. The Norwegian concept of koselig offers a different path. It is the experience of a place that holds you warmly rather than merely displays you. 
  
   
  This book turns every decluttering decision into a question about warmth instead of a question about loss. You will learn to keep the things that add warmth, function, or peace to your life, and release everything else. The 30 practical rules are built around the seasons, because a home is a different organism in February than it is in July. When you make warmth the organizing principle instead of emptiness, you stop asking what you can survive without and start asking what makes the room give back to you. 
  
   
  Inside, you'll discover:• The Warmth Test to decide what truly belongs in your home• The Season Question to keep your home aligned with the time of year• The Exchange Rule to control what comes into your home• Clear Counters and the Textile Balance to transform your busiest rooms• The Nightly Reset to give every day a fresh start• The Guest Standard to keep your home ready to receive• The Gratitude Goodbye to release objects with thanks instead of guilt 
  
   
  You can keep the teapot, you can clear the counters, and you can make the room give back to you. This is not a minimalist manifesto and it is not a cleaning schedule, it is a set of decision tools for turning a home that overwhelms you into a home that welcomes you.

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  The Place of Tides

  James Rebanks

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  A National Bestseller 
  “A modern classic, one we very much need right now.” –George Saunders 
  From the acclaimed author of The Shepherd’s Life, a magical work of nonfiction in which James Rebanks reflects on a life-changing summer spent on a remote island off the coast of Norway, where his only companion was an old woman who practiced the ancient tradition of collecting eiderdown from birds that nest on this remarkable landscape each year 
  We are all in need of lights to follow. 
  One afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on. 
  Back at home, Rebanks couldn’t stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly—and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. Bring work clothes, she replied, and good boots, and come quickly: her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island. 
  This is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for gathering, like feathered gold. 
  Slowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not what he had previously thought. What began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge and forgiveness.

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  Straight From the Horse's Mouth

  Cheryl Green, Faith Hancock

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  Renowned equine communicator Cheryl Green has spent her life with horses and has been communicating with them professionally, for the benefit of both horses and owners, for more than a decade. In this book she shares her knowledge for enriching equine physical and mental health. She also offers guidance to riders and owners, so that they can improve their communication and relationships with their horses.
  
  The wide range of topics covered range from accommodation to hoof health; the best things to feed horses; the use of essential oils; beneficial hedgerow plants; and how to deal with behavioural issues. Cheryl believes that adopting a holistic approach towards horses will enable them to be their best.
  
  Case studies are included, featuring some of the people and horses Cheryl has worked with, which demonstrate the outcomes of her techniques. Many horses have been saved thanks to Cheryl's extensive knowledge and skill.
  
  Informative and insightful, Straight From the Horse's Mouth shows what can happen if we really listen to our horses – and to ourselves.

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  Comfort: A Winter Cookbook

  Ryland Peters & Small

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  When the weather turns cold, what could be better than sitting by the fire and enjoying home-cooked food with family and friends. From comforting casseroles and bakes to seasonal snacks and warming drinks — this is the ideal cook's companion for the winter months.
  
  Make the most of being holed up indoors and prepare some warming Snow Day Snacks. Enjoy sharing tasty treats such as Creamy Pancetta and Onion Tart or Cheddar and Cider Fondue. When it's chilly outside, what we naturally crave is comforting food. In Cold Day Comforts you'll find plenty of warming dishes including Spiced Pumpkin and Coconut Soup or Salmon Broccoli and Potato Gratin with Pesto. What better way to spend an icy afternoon than preparing a delicious meal to share with family and friends. Fireside Feasts is full of great ideas for winter entertaining. Try a Braised Pot Roast with Red Wine, Rosemary and Bay or Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with Lentils. Make the most of the finest seasonal ingredients the winter has to offer and prepare healthy and satisfying Winter Salads. Choose from recipes such as Steak and Blue Cheese Salad or Roast Butternut Squash Salad with Spiced Lentils, Goat Cheese and Walnuts. Whether you enjoy a luxurious dessert or a slice of cake in front of the fire, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from in Indulgent Treats. Try Pecan Cheesecake Swirl Brownies, Arctic Roll with Vanilla and Chocolate or Brown Sugar Pavlova with Cinnamon Cream and Pomegranate. Finally, in A Cup of Cheer there are plenty of ideas for festive drinks and toddies. Relax at home with a warming Chocolate Marshmallow Melt or enjoy winter entertaining with a delicious Mulled Wine, guaranteed to make any holiday gathering a success.

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  Green Smoothie Cleanse - All the...

  Daisy Jarvis

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  Explore The Various Benefits Of Green Smoothie Recipes And Use them To Improve Your Health And Quality Of Life  
  There are many advantages of drinking green smoothies. Sure, you're going to get more fruit and vegetables. Nonetheless, you will also find an increase in your metabolism, smoother hair, a fall in weight and even a better mood. People who follow the raw food diet have turned to green smoothies to boost a diet that is already nutritious, and many find the vitality and sense of well-being they want. 
  If you've never tried a green smoothie cleanse before, you're heading for a completely new level of wellness and energy. It may be overwhelming to pick up a glass containing a thick green liquid and drink it down, but the fact is that green smoothies do not taste anything that is different from blue, orange, red and yellow. The main difference is one of food and fiber rather than that of taste. The green color of the smoothies comes from chlorophyll. You probably learned in middle school that this is the color that helps plants perform photosynthesis; it is also this color that connects to the toxins in your system at a molecular level and pulls them out one at a time. 
  Green smoothies effectively detoxify your body, leaving you healthy and strong. This book will instruct you in how to reap the benefits of green smoothies. In addition to becoming more glamorous and radiant, you end up getting your desired weight. 
  Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Learn:Why Is It So Important To Eat Your Greens?Is Your Green Smoothie Actually Healthy And Balanced?Benefits Of Green SmoothiesHow To Make A Green SmoothieThe Best Liquid Bases For SmoothiesGreen Smoothies Vs. JuicesGreen Smoothie CleanseDetoxing Cleanse Foods 
  And many more.

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