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Winter

The Story of a Season

by Val McDermid ...

“The perfect little book to get you through winter’s doldrums . . . a warm look at a dark time.”—Washington PostIn this radiant work of creative nonfiction, internationally beloved novelist Val McDermid delivers a dazzling ode to a lost world, ruminating on a single winter in her life as she journeys into the heart of the season’s ever-evolving community-based traditionsVal McDermid has always had ... Read more

$23.19 CAD

“The perfect little book to get you through winter’s doldrums . . . a warm look at a dark time.”—Washington PostIn this radiant work of creative nonfiction, internationally beloved novelist Val McDermid delivers a dazzling ode to a lost world, ruminating on a single winter in her life as she journeys into the heart of the season’s ever-evolving community-based traditionsVal McDermid has always had
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Winter

by Karl Ove Knausgaard ...

Series Book 2 - The Seasons Series
The second volume in Knaugsaard's autobiographical quartet based on the seasons, an achingly beautiful collection of daily meditations and letters addressed directly to unborn daughter.In Winter, the second installment in this quartet, we rejoin Karl Ove Knausgaard as he waits for the birth of his daughter. In preparation for her arrival, he takes stock of the world, seeing it as if for the first ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The second volume in Knaugsaard's autobiographical quartet based on the seasons, an achingly beautiful collection of daily meditations and letters addressed directly to unborn daughter.In Winter, the second installment in this quartet, we rejoin Karl Ove Knausgaard as he waits for the birth of his daughter. In preparation for her arrival, he takes stock of the world, seeing it as if for the first
... Read more
A Country Year

Living the Questions

by Sue Hubbell ...

A "delightful, witty" memoir about starting over as a beekeeper in the Ozarks ( Library Journal).Alone on a small Missouri farm after a thirty-year marriage, Sue Hubbell found a new love—of the winged, buzzing variety. Left with little but the commercial beekeeping and honey-producing business she started with her husband, Hubbell found solace in the natural world. Then she began to write, ... Read more

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A "delightful, witty" memoir about starting over as a beekeeper in the Ozarks ( Library Journal).Alone on a small Missouri farm after a thirty-year marriage, Sue Hubbell found a new love—of the winged, buzzing variety. Left with little but the commercial beekeeping and honey-producing business she started with her husband, Hubbell found solace in the natural world. Then she began to write,
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Starting Over

A Country Year and A Book of Bees

by Sue Hubbell ...

A pair of memoirs about a woman starting her life over as a beekeeper in the Ozarks, from "a latter-day Henry Thoreau with a sense of the absurd" ( Chicago Tribune).Taken together, the "steadily eloquent" national bestseller, A Country Year, and its follow-up, A Book of Bees, a New York Times Notable Book, offer a moving and fascinating chronicle of Sue Hubbell's seasonal second life as a ... Read more

$28.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A pair of memoirs about a woman starting her life over as a beekeeper in the Ozarks, from "a latter-day Henry Thoreau with a sense of the absurd" ( Chicago Tribune).Taken together, the "steadily eloquent" national bestseller, A Country Year, and its follow-up, A Book of Bees, a New York Times Notable Book, offer a moving and fascinating chronicle of Sue Hubbell's seasonal second life as a
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Summer on the Italian Lakes

the perfect summer love story from the bestselling author of FINDING LOVE IN POSITANO

by Lucy Coleman ...

Could one summer on the Italian coast change Brie's life forever?Brianna Middleton has won the hearts of millions of readers with her sweeping love stories. But the girl behind the typewriter is struggling... Not only does she have writer's block, but she's a world-famous romance author with zero romance in her own life.So the opportunity to spend the summer teaching at a writer's retreat in an ... Read more

$6.29 CAD

Could one summer on the Italian coast change Brie's life forever?Brianna Middleton has won the hearts of millions of readers with her sweeping love stories. But the girl behind the typewriter is struggling... Not only does she have writer's block, but she's a world-famous romance author with zero romance in her own life.So the opportunity to spend the summer teaching at a writer's retreat in an
... Read more
Autumn

by Karl Ove Knausgaard ...

Series Book 1 - The Seasons Series
From the author of the monumental My Struggle series comes the first in a new autobiographical quartet based on the four seasons.Autumn begins with a letter Karl Ove Knausgaard writes to his unborn daughter, showing her what to expect of the world. He writes one short piece per day, describing the material and natural world with the precision and intensity that have become his trademark. This ... Read more

Was $11.99 CAD Now $7.99 CAD

From the author of the monumental My Struggle series comes the first in a new autobiographical quartet based on the four seasons.Autumn begins with a letter Karl Ove Knausgaard writes to his unborn daughter, showing her what to expect of the world. He writes one short piece per day, describing the material and natural world with the precision and intensity that have become his trademark. This
... Read more
Summer World

A Season of Bounty

by Bernd Heinrich ...

“Bernd Heinrich is one of our greatest living naturalists in the tradition of Gerald Durrell….A national treasure.”—Los Angeles TimesSummer World is an intimate, accessible, and eloquent illumination of animal survival in the Summer months from Bernd Heinrich, bestselling author of Winter World and “our latter-day Thoreau” (Publishers Weekly). Pulitzer Prize-winner Edmond O. Wilson (On Human ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“Bernd Heinrich is one of our greatest living naturalists in the tradition of Gerald Durrell….A national treasure.”—Los Angeles TimesSummer World is an intimate, accessible, and eloquent illumination of animal survival in the Summer months from Bernd Heinrich, bestselling author of Winter World and “our latter-day Thoreau” (Publishers Weekly). Pulitzer Prize-winner Edmond O. Wilson (On Human
... Read more
The Comfort of Crows (Reese's Book Club Pick)

A Backyard Year

by Margaret Renkl ...

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A beautiful love letter to nature and the world around us.”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club September ’24 Pick)THE PERFECT GIFT FOR NATURE LOVERS, BIRDERS, AND GARDENERS, WITH ORIGINAL COLOR ART THROUGHOUT * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * INDIE NEXT PICKFrom the beloved New York Times opinion writer: a luminous b... ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A beautiful love letter to nature and the world around us.”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club September ’24 Pick)THE PERFECT GIFT FOR NATURE LOVERS, BIRDERS, AND GARDENERS, WITH ORIGINAL COLOR ART THROUGHOUT * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * INDIE NEXT PICKFrom the beloved New York Times opinion writer: a luminous b...
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Abolissons l'hiver!

livre (très) pratique

by Bernard Arcand ...

L'hiver nous tue. Quand ce ne sont pas des sinusites et pharyngites qui nous emportent, c'est la glace noire, le verglas ou l'infractus qui suit une séance de pelletage intensif. Dans ce brillant opuscule, Bernard Arcand propose une solution qui, moyennant le bon vouloir de nos gouvernements, pourrait mettre un terme à nos souffrances hivernales. ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

L'hiver nous tue. Quand ce ne sont pas des sinusites et pharyngites qui nous emportent, c'est la glace noire, le verglas ou l'infractus qui suit une séance de pelletage intensif. Dans ce brillant opuscule, Bernard Arcand propose une solution qui, moyennant le bon vouloir de nos gouvernements, pourrait mettre un terme à nos souffrances hivernales.
... Read more
Sacred Seasons

Nature-Inspired Rituals, Wisdom, and Self-Care for Every Day of the Year

by Kirsty Gallagher ...

Nurture your best self throughout the year with this enchanted guide to living in alignment with nature's cycles from a Sunday Times bestselling author.Before clocks, seasons were the original calendar that cultures would use to survive and thrive! The essential magic of the natural world is available to us all, if we are open to living back in alignment with nature's flow. And experiencing this ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Nurture your best self throughout the year with this enchanted guide to living in alignment with nature's cycles from a Sunday Times bestselling author.Before clocks, seasons were the original calendar that cultures would use to survive and thrive! The essential magic of the natural world is available to us all, if we are open to living back in alignment with nature's flow. And experiencing this
... Read more
Spring

by Karl Ove Knausgaard ...

Series Book 3 - The Seasons Series
“Spring features Knausgaard unbound, writing for the first time without a gimmick or the crutch of extravagant experimentation. . . . Fall in love with the world, he enjoins, stay sensitive to it, stay in it.” —The New York TimesThe third installment of Knausgaard’s quartet, Spring, is addressed directly to his newly born daughter. But in order to keep her safe, he must also tell his daughter the ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

“Spring features Knausgaard unbound, writing for the first time without a gimmick or the crutch of extravagant experimentation. . . . Fall in love with the world, he enjoins, stay sensitive to it, stay in it.” —The New York TimesThe third installment of Knausgaard’s quartet, Spring, is addressed directly to his newly born daughter. But in order to keep her safe, he must also tell his daughter the
... Read more
The Instant

Sunday Times Bestseller

by Amy Liptrot ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGWishing to leave behind the isolation of her Orkney island life, Amy Liptrot books a one-way flight to Berlin. She rents a loftbed in a shared flat and starts to look for work – and for love – through the screen of her phone. The Instant tells of the momentous year that follows, encountering the city’s wildlife in ... Read more

$14.19 CAD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGWishing to leave behind the isolation of her Orkney island life, Amy Liptrot books a one-way flight to Berlin. She rents a loftbed in a shared flat and starts to look for work – and for love – through the screen of her phone. The Instant tells of the momentous year that follows, encountering the city’s wildlife in
... Read more
Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall: Seasons Books for Children

Early Learning Books K-12

by Speedy Publishing LLC ...

Series Book 12 - Preschool & Kindergarten Books
Why won't snow fall on summer? I bet your kid has asked this question once or twice! Let him/her know the answer through this beautifully crafted seasons book for children. In this book, each season is defined through fun activities. Your child will be asked to find the words commonly attached to a specific season and color the images too! Buy a copy now! ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Why won't snow fall on summer? I bet your kid has asked this question once or twice! Let him/her know the answer through this beautifully crafted seasons book for children. In this book, each season is defined through fun activities. Your child will be asked to find the words commonly attached to a specific season and color the images too! Buy a copy now!
... Read more
The Mystical Year

Folklore, Magic and Nature

by Alison Davies ...

Celebrate spring and summer as a time of renewal with Flora the Roman Goddess of flowers and learn about balance in Litha.As the nights get longer, create beautiful garlands of herbs to ward off evil spirits. Explore the magic of each month, with mystical tips and practical projects, and delve into the annual cycle of a modern mystical year.With supersitions and sayings, crystals, birds and beasts ... Read more

Was $17.99 CAD Now $9.99 CAD

Celebrate spring and summer as a time of renewal with Flora the Roman Goddess of flowers and learn about balance in Litha.As the nights get longer, create beautiful garlands of herbs to ward off evil spirits. Explore the magic of each month, with mystical tips and practical projects, and delve into the annual cycle of a modern mystical year.With supersitions and sayings, crystals, birds and beasts
... Read more
The Rachel Carson Collection. Illustrated

Under the Sea Wind, The Sea Around Us, Silent Spring

by Rachel Carson ...

The Rachel Carson Collection is an essential anthology that brings together four of the most influential works by the renowned environmentalist and marine biologist, Rachel Carson. This illustrated collection includes Under the Sea Wind, The Sea Around Us, The Edge of the Sea, and Silent Spring, offering a comprehensive overview of Carson's groundbreaking contributions to environmental science and ... Read more

$0.99 CAD

The Rachel Carson Collection is an essential anthology that brings together four of the most influential works by the renowned environmentalist and marine biologist, Rachel Carson. This illustrated collection includes Under the Sea Wind, The Sea Around Us, The Edge of the Sea, and Silent Spring, offering a comprehensive overview of Carson's groundbreaking contributions to environmental science and
... Read more
Yule, Beltane, and Halloween Festivals (Folklore History Series)

by James Napier ...

Yule, Beltane, and Halloween Festivals explores ancient celebrations and feasts that ancient communities of people held in worship of their gods.James Napier shines light on long-forgotten rituals and beliefs in this exploration of ancient religion. First published in 1879, this volume is a fascinating investigation of the festivals and feasts that were held in worship of the sun. These ... Read more

$8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Yule, Beltane, and Halloween Festivals explores ancient celebrations and feasts that ancient communities of people held in worship of their gods.James Napier shines light on long-forgotten rituals and beliefs in this exploration of ancient religion. First published in 1879, this volume is a fascinating investigation of the festivals and feasts that were held in worship of the sun. These
... Read more
The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally

An invitation to celebrate every day

by Natalie Leon ...

Written by Japanologist Natalie Leon, this beautiful guide unlocks the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture to help you relish the seasons wherever you are.Relish every day with the secrets of Japan’s seasonal cultureIn traditional Japanese culture, people eat, sleep and wear the seasons, from kimono motifs to petal-shaped sweets, and festivals dedicated to nature’s spectacular displays. This ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

Written by Japanologist Natalie Leon, this beautiful guide unlocks the secrets of Japan's seasonal culture to help you relish the seasons wherever you are.Relish every day with the secrets of Japan’s seasonal cultureIn traditional Japanese culture, people eat, sleep and wear the seasons, from kimono motifs to petal-shaped sweets, and festivals dedicated to nature’s spectacular displays. This
... Read more
Summer

by Karl Ove Knausgaard ...

Series Book 4 - The Seasons Series
The grand finale of Karl Ove Knausgaard's masterful and intensely-personal series about the four seasons, illustrated with paintings by the great German artist Anselm Kiefer.The conclusion to one of the most extraordinary and original literary projects in recent years, Summer once again intersperses short vividly descriptive essays with emotionally-raw diary entries addressed directly to ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The grand finale of Karl Ove Knausgaard's masterful and intensely-personal series about the four seasons, illustrated with paintings by the great German artist Anselm Kiefer.The conclusion to one of the most extraordinary and original literary projects in recent years, Summer once again intersperses short vividly descriptive essays with emotionally-raw diary entries addressed directly to
... Read more
Seven Months of Summer

A heart-stopping love story perfect for fans of ONE DAY, from the Richard & Judy bestselling author

by Saskia Sarginson ...

One week to fall in love. Seven months apart. A summer to make it right.'An emotional rollercoaster of a read. I cried with joy and sadness'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'So gripping and heartbreaking . . . Read if you like One Day'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review___________When Kit meets Summer on the backpacking ... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

One week to fall in love. Seven months apart. A summer to make it right.'An emotional rollercoaster of a read. I cried with joy and sadness'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'So gripping and heartbreaking . . . Read if you like One Day'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review___________When Kit meets Summer on the backpacking ...
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The Earth Prescription

Discover the Healing Power of Nature with Grounding Practices for Every Season

by Laura Koniver, MD, Stephen Kroschel ...

Get in touch with the earth! This hands-on guide will help you deepen your innate bond with nature and feel more centered, focused, creative, and vibrantly alive.A life lived indoors is not a life lived. And yet many of us spend the majority of our days indoors, trapped in our own heads, addicted to our screens and online connections, and feeling more and more disconnected to our own bodies—and ... Read more

$21.29 CAD

Get in touch with the earth! This hands-on guide will help you deepen your innate bond with nature and feel more centered, focused, creative, and vibrantly alive.A life lived indoors is not a life lived. And yet many of us spend the majority of our days indoors, trapped in our own heads, addicted to our screens and online connections, and feeling more and more disconnected to our own bodies—and
... Read more
Winter Solstice

An Essay

by Nina MacLaughlin ...

BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER • LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER • BOSTON.COM BOOKCLUB SELECTIONA celebration and meditation on the season for drinking hot chocolate, spotting a wreath on a neighbor’s door, experiencing the change in light of shorter days. All aspects of Winter, from the meteorological to the mythological, are captured in this masterful essay, told in wise and luminous prose that pushes ... Read more

$10.69 CAD

BOSTON GLOBE BESTSELLER • LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER • BOSTON.COM BOOKCLUB SELECTIONA celebration and meditation on the season for drinking hot chocolate, spotting a wreath on a neighbor’s door, experiencing the change in light of shorter days. All aspects of Winter, from the meteorological to the mythological, are captured in this masterful essay, told in wise and luminous prose that pushes
... Read more
FireFighting

The World Encyclopedia of FireFighter Training, FireFighter Gear, Aviation FireFighters, Fire Investigation and More

by Kevin McConnell ...

An instant reference to firefighting, firefighter training, firefighter gear, aviation firefighters, fire investigation and much more. ... Read more

$5.42 CAD

An instant reference to firefighting, firefighter training, firefighter gear, aviation firefighters, fire investigation and much more.
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The Happiness Year

How to Find Joy in Every Season

by Tara Ward ...

The Happiness Year encourages you to explore different ways of discovering happiness through each season and shows you how to nurture this in your everyday life.Seasons tend to be associated with certain behaviours: spring with hope, summer with sociable relaxation, autumn with harvesting, winter with hibernating. The Happiness Year features a host of tips and exercises to encourage you to break ... Read more

Was $17.99 CAD Now $9.99 CAD

The Happiness Year encourages you to explore different ways of discovering happiness through each season and shows you how to nurture this in your everyday life.Seasons tend to be associated with certain behaviours: spring with hope, summer with sociable relaxation, autumn with harvesting, winter with hibernating. The Happiness Year features a host of tips and exercises to encourage you to break
... Read more
Nature's Year in the Kawarthas

A Guide to the Unfolding Seasons

by Drew Monkman ...

Nature’s Year in the Kawarthas is an almanac of key events occurring in the natural world over the course of a year in the Kawartha Lakes district – and in cottage country in general. Covering all areas of our flora and fauna as well as weather and the night sky, the book is a month-by-month chronicle of the mileposts of the passing seasons. From the raucous Spring Peeper chorus of April … through ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Nature’s Year in the Kawarthas is an almanac of key events occurring in the natural world over the course of a year in the Kawartha Lakes district – and in cottage country in general. Covering all areas of our flora and fauna as well as weather and the night sky, the book is a month-by-month chronicle of the mileposts of the passing seasons. From the raucous Spring Peeper chorus of April … through
... Read more

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