From the interactive clockwork world of geology, tides, Northwest weather, and snow, to the hidden roles of dirt, stream life, and mosses and lichens, Pulitzer Prize winning writer William Dietrich explores the natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest. His topics include alder and cedar; jellyfish, geoducks, crabs, and killer whales; mosquitoes and spiders; gulls, crows, and bald eagles; and sea otters, coyotes, raccoons, possums, deer, and cougars.This informative and engaging s...

Revised and updated for the newest digital platforms—the classic guide to business writing style and protocolsWhile retaining all the valuable information that has made The Business Style Handbook a modern classic, the second edition provides new words, phrases and guidance to help you express yourself clearly, confidently and correctly on any digital platform.New to this edition:Updated A-to-Z section with 250 new entriesBest pract...

This is not a “how-to” book, as I do not claim to know the secret to a long marriage. From our first moments together, I sensed our compatibility. Warrington has always been my comfort and emotional anchor. This is a story of our shared journey in marriage, shaped by both joy and challenges.

Brenda Bailey Cunningham's Ankle BraceletIt was Brenda's birthday and her husband Riley had presented her with a gift. It was an ankle bracelet with the letters BBC hanging off it. BBC was Brenda's initials and she loved the fact that her husband had purchased such a personalized gift for her.Unknown to either Brenda or Riley, the bracelet's initials has a secret meaning for black men. It is an advertisement of a white woman's preference and willingness to whore for any big...

I was the quiet, reserved. extremely shy, introverted middle child. One day I overheard my grandma say to my mom in what sounded like a warning voice, “You better watch her Clover.” she said, “You know “still, water runs deep.” The phrase “still waters run deep” is an idiom that means a person who appears quiet or calm on the surface may have great depth of character, knowledge, or emotion. It suggests that there is more to someone or something than meets the eye, and that beneath a calm e...

Brenda Bailey Cunningham's Ankle BraceletIt was Brenda's birthday and her husband Riley had presented her with a gift. It was an ankle bracelet with the letters BBC hanging off it. BBC was Brenda's initials and she loved the fact that her husband had purchased such a personalized gift for her.Unknown to either Brenda or Riley, the bracelet's initials has a secret meaning for black men. It is an advertisement of a white woman's preference and willingness to whore for any big...

This is a story about the Academy’s rich history, encompassing its successes, challenges, the impact of location changes, growth, issues with teacher certifications, and schoolwide assessment results. It also highlights the Academy’s value to the community. This school serves "underserved, deserving" students living in a poverty-level community, with many children experiencing chronic toxic stress conditions that adversely affect their brain development and learning.