\"Masterful.\" Disappointment River is a historical narrative and travel memoir that at once transports readers back to the heroic age of North American exploration and places them in a still rugged but increasingly fragile Arctic wilderness in the process of profound change. Fourteen years before Lewis and Clark, Mackenzie set off to cross the continent of North America with a team of voyageurs and

An epic fantasy written and illustrated by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki Studio Ghibli picture books capture the magic of the legendary studio\'s animated films with easy-to-read text, full-color pictures direct from the film, and a family-friendly oversized hardcover format. In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the

A powerful mage finds himself teaching a class of misfits and oddballs in this lighthearted fantasy! Jade was one of the strongest mages in the world, boasting the coveted post of Court Wizard thanks to his standout abilities. Unfortunately, mysterious events got him fired from that gig, and now he\'s the newest teacher at a magic school way out in the boonies. Worse yet, he\'s in charge of a class

New exploration of how the moving image mediates our relationship to and understanding of landscapes. The focus is on artists\' film and video and draws on work from the 1970s to the present day. An informed, personal view from a high profile author considering if appreciation of nature\'s aesthetics undermines commitment to ecology. 30b/w

While the Alsoo refugees on Earth learn about and explore their new home world, those Alsoo that remained behind explore a home world changed beyond recognition. Both groups will find new dangers and new obstacles to overcome as they seek to rebuild their

Ritual Offerings by Aaron LeitchRitual Offerings unites 12 practicing occultists who share their knowledge and experience with this fascinating and important subject. Traditions from around the world, such as Solomonic magick, Tibetan Buddhism, New Orleans and Hatian Voudou, Western Hermetic Theurgy and more, are discussed in great detail. Whether you prefer to call them religious sacrifices or spiritual

Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques

This publication is a valuable foundation from which to understand the complete devotion and musicianship of one of the most gifted pianist/composers, the world has ever heard. Much of this book is devoted to understanding Dinu Lipatti\'s music, his teaching, composing and those important in his musical

A charming collection of quirky insights into Japanese culture. The Magic of Japan is writer Hector Garcia\'s intensely personal account of his fifteen years in Japan. A self-professed \"otaku\" or Japanese anime geek since childhood, Garcia has worked for a Japanese software company, mastered the language, and become one of Japan\'s most popular bloggers. This book is the culmination of his experiences

This masterful work positions Lu among the vanguard of contemporary futurism and speculative fiction.--Publishers Weekly, starred review S. Qiouyi Lu\'s In the Watchful City explores borders, power, diaspora, and transformation in an Asian-inspired mosaic novella that melds the futurism of Lavie Tidhar\'s Central Station with the magical wonder of Catherynne M. Valente\'s Palimpsest. The city of Ora

Set in a small Appalachian town, The Caretaker by award-winning author Ron Rash is a breathtaking love story and a searing examination of the acts we seek to justify in the name of duty, family, honour and

Society today faces a difficult contradiction: we know exactly how the physical limits of our planet are being reached and exactly why we cannot go on as we have before - and yet, collectively, we seem unable to reach crucial decisions for our future in a timely way. This book argues that our definition of prosperity, which we have long assimilated with the idea of material wealth, may be preventing

For more than 40 years, the radically subjective style of participatory journalism known as Gonzo has been inextricably associated with the American writer Hunter S. Thompson. Around the world, however, other journalists approach unconventional material in risky ways, placing themselves in the middle of off-beat stories, and relate those accounts in the supercharged rhetoric of Gonzo. In some cases,

Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny