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  Storm Pegs - A Life Made in...

  Jen Hadfield

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  This audio edition is read by the author and was recorded in a remote studio in Shetland. 'Storm Pegs perfectly captures the knotting of language and landscape. I was transported.' - Katherine May, Sunday Times bestselling author of WinteringFrom the winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Highland Book PrizeWhat if the answer to ‘Where am I?’ is ‘heaven’?In her late twenties, celebrated poet Jen Hadfield moved to the Shetland archipelago to make her life anew. A scattering of islands at the northernmost point of the United Kingdom, frequently cut off from the mainland by storms, Shetland is a place of Vikings and myths, of ancient languages and old customs, of breathtaking landscapes and violent weather. It has long fascinated travellers seeking the edge of the world.On these islands known for their isolation and drama, Hadfield found something more: a place teeming with life, where rare seabirds blow in on Atlantic gales, seals and dolphins visit its beaches, and wild folk festivals carry the residents through long, dark winters. She found a close-knit community, too, of neighbours always willing to lend a boat or build a creel, of women wild-swimming together in the star-spangled winter seas. Over seventeen years, as bright summer nights gave way to storm-lashed winters, she learned new ways to live.In prose as rich and magical as Shetland itself, Hadfield transports us to the islands as a local; introducing us to the remote and beautiful archipelago where she has made her home, and shows us new ways of living at the edge.

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  Quilt Your Story - Honoring...

  Kristin La Flamme

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  Memory quilts are the perfect way to transform sentimental clothes and fabrics into meaningful keepsakes. A complete, beginner-friendly guide for quilters of all skill levels, Quilt Your Story will show you everything you need to know to make one-of-a-kind memory quilts made from service uniforms, hospital scrubs, baby clothes, and more. This skill-building book explains how to organize materials and color choices, how to deconstruct and prep clothing, and the basic quilt techniques required before presenting approachable quilt patterns that anyone can achieve. Featuring seven bed-sized quilting projects that include a companion project for a total of 14 quilt designs -- as well as a personal and inspirational backstory for each -- Quilt Your Story ensures success with step-by-step how-to instructions, coordinating illustrations, and expert advice throughout.

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  The Dog Who Took Me Up a...

  Joseph Cosgriff, Rick Crandall

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  The uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks. 
   
   
   
  By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. Depressed to find himself facing a mid-late-life age crisis and watching his finances crumble as the tech industry bubble burst, he hopes his future isn't headed downhill. It is at this critical juncture in their new marriage that his wife, Pamela, makes an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." 
   
   
   
  So begins the story of Emme, a two-hundred-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of a five-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix. Before long, they are scaling Colorado's "fourteeners," peaks with altitudes of over 14,000 feet. On one magical day, Emme climbs to the top of four "fourteeners," a quarter of the sixteen such peaks she will complete during her life without once being carried on a trail or on the rocks on the way to a summit.

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  Cultural Literacy - What Every...

  E. D. Hirsch, James Trefil,...

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  In this forceful manifesto, Hirsch argues that children in the U.S. are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. Includes 5,000 essential facts to know.

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  Planting with Nature - A Guide...

  Kirsty Wilson

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  By re-imagining how we plan and use our gardens, we can all do our bit to support local wildlife, improve our health and help tackle the climate crisis. Positive steps, no matter how small, can really make a difference.
  This is a practical, easy-to-use guide for anyone who wants to boost nature in their patch and make the world a little greener. Illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, it contains essential information on many topics, from planting nectar-rich borders, native hedgerows, trees and wildflower meadows to creating rain gardens, green roofs and ponds.
  These activities, together with providing homes and feeders for birds, mammals, amphibians, bees and other insects, will encourage many kinds of native wildlife to thrive in your garden, whatever its size. Expert advice is also provided on sustainable gardening approaches to fruit and vegetable production, making compost and the propagation of new plants.

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  HowExpert Guide to New Haven...

  HowExpert, Rick Pecka

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  If you want to learn about, and discover the best places to eat, play, and stay in New Haven, Connecticut, then check out HowExpert Guide to New Haven, Connecticut. 
  Welcome to New Haven, Connecticut, the unofficial “Cultural Capital” of the nutmeg state. Located in Southern Connecticut along Long Island Sound, New Haven is one of the nation’s oldest and most historic cities and one with a rich, diverse background for those keen on visiting. It is the home of Yale University, the birthplace of the hamburger (no, really), the site of several of the country’s top-ranked pizzerias, and a city with much to offer in the way of food, art, history, entertainment, culture, and truly unique sights and landmarks. 
  This book of more than 101 tips and facts about New Haven is your unofficial guide to the Elm City, one of the Northeast’s most fascinating cities. Within these pages, you will find valuable information on the city’s roots, where to eat, what to see, and “insider tips” to help make your trip even more enjoyable. Get ready to learn the difference between a burned pizza crust and “char.” Be prepared to learn the “local lingo” when ordering a hamburger from the place where it was born. Get familiar with the Ninth Square District, the Yale Campus, and the numerous theaters, restaurants, music venues, museums, and attractions nestled in New England’s hidden gem. 
  Check out HowExpert Guide to New Haven, Connecticut if you want to learn about, and discover the best places to eat, play, and stay in New Haven, Connecticut! 
  About the Author 
  Rick Pecka is an educator, writer, and former marketer who has called Connecticut his home for nearly 40 years. Born and raised in Waterbury, CT, he has spent the last 15 years living along the Connecticut shoreline, not far from the city of New Haven. 
  HowExpert publishes quick how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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