The artist's guide to sketching : the classic book about making art on location / Gurney, James

"Since its release in 1982, The artist's guide to sketching has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade -- two students who would go on to fame with Dinotopia (Gurney) and as the "Painter of Light" (Kinkade). This new edition restores the classic text with updated visuals and a special section chronicling the book's origins and the friendship, drawing on archives from Gurney and the Kinkade family estate"--

Taking care of you : the empowered woman's guide to better health / Haq, Kanwal L.

"A practical and extensive resource guide for women who want to understand and take charge of their own health and healthcare, presented in short, focused, easy-to-read chapters"--

Mangia : how to eat your way through Italy / Pasquale, Maria

"Travelling Italy isn't just about the sights, it's also about the food. For centuries, Italy has cultivated some of the world's finest produce, from plump tomatoes to nutty parmesan and velvety bottles of wine. It's a country that revolves around mealtimes, and no visit is complete without experiencing these culinary traditions. Mangia guides us through Italy's 20 regions, sharing the cuisine that defines each. Learn about their food histories and produce, discover what dishes to try (along with what drinks to pair them with), and learn about culinary festivals and experiences. You don't have to travel to the boot to try its food, though: Every chapter includes a recipe for readers to experience a bite of Italy in their own kitchens, written by chefs who run some of the world's best kitchens. In Italy, it's all about la dolce vita, and there's nothing that captures that better than a full table full of food"--

At the trough : the rise & rise of Canada's corporate welfare bums / Carbonneau, Laurent
At the trough :
"A searing critique of Canada's long-standing reliance on corporate subsidies. From the railroad excesses of the nineteenth century to the Trudeau government's record-breaking payouts to profitable multi-nationals such as Volkswagen and Stellantis, journalist and policy analyst Laurent Carbonneau demonstrates how Canadian governments of all stripes repeatedly prioritize short-term politics and corporate lobbying over long-term public welfare. Year after year, federal and provincial politicians write huge cheques to private enterprise in the name of industrial strategy. Year after year, these generous grants and tax breaks enrich corporate shareholders (often foreign) while doing next to nothing to enhance economic development. It is an appalling misuse of public money at a time when Canadians, who pay for this largesse through their taxes, are grappling with unaffordable housing, over-stretched healthcare and childcare services, and stagnating wages. With humour and shrewd analysis, Carbonneau issues a timely call to action, urging Canadians to demand a fairer, more prosperous economy designed for the public good, not corporate interests."--

Do not cry when I die : a Holocaust memoir / Thompson, Kate
Don't cry when I die
"One of the oldest living Holocaust survivors recounts her family's imprisonment at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen -- and the extraordinary bond with her mother that ultimately saved her life -- in this moving memoir of love, loss, courage, and hope"--

Exit wounds : a story of love, loss and occasional wars / Godwin, Peter

"Peter's mother is dying. Born in England and having spent most of her adult life as a doctor in Zimbabwe, she now lies on a hospital bed in the partitioned living room of his sister's London apartment, her accent having overnight become posher than the Queen's. Unsentimental, fiercely stubborn and at times hilarious, she finally drops her guard, losing all fear of conflict to become the family provocateur. While confronting the revelations of what his family was and wasn't and the stoicism that sometimes threatened to destroy them, Peter also mourns the ending of his long marriage. At this point of rupture and healing, Peter reflects on his family's legacy of exile and their tenuous hold on home. In Exit Wounds: A Story of Love, Loss and Occasional Wars, Peter Godwin considers, with both tenderness and candour, the life of migrants, exiles and refugees and grieves the many losses that make life both magnificent and unbearable. He brings us into the spaces which make us question, suffer and celebrate the relationships we have among family and friends, and the healing of our own wounds"--

Something in the air : a four-season guide to our health and the weather / Wood, Anthony R.

"Something in the Air is a conversational, historical, clinical, and factual tour of the science of biometeorology, addressing what is known about weather-health interaction and separating reality from folklore. Author and veteran Philadelphia Inquirer weather writer Anthony R. Wood takes readers on a comprehensive exploration of the history and state of seasonal conditions"--

The longevity nutrient : the unexpected fat that holds the key to healthy aging / Venn-Watson, Stephanie

"The hunt for the holy grail of healthy aging has been ongoing for hundreds of years, and Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson may be its most unlikely champion. As a veterinary epidemiologist, she was recruited by the US Navy to lead a clinical research program to improve the health of Navy dolphins. Using advanced biotechnology to study the healthiest aging dolphins, she discovered C15:0, a saturated fat which has the potential to expand both the health-span and lifespan in long-lived mammals. In The Longevity Nutrient, Dr. Venn-Watson unveils the science behind C15:0, the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in nearly a hundred years. This revolutionary discovery identifies the crucial ingredient for combating chronic aging-associated diseases. This book unfolds like a detective story, bringing you along through the science and discovery of this extraordinary nutrient. The implications of adding this nutrient back into the American diet could not be more significant. Mounting scientific evidence supports that C15:0 can: -Reduce the risk of and reverse fatty liver disease ; -Reduce the risk of and reverse type 2 diabetes and heart disease ; -Meaningfully slow the effects of aging to improve overall well-being. Perhaps the most surprising discovery? In the end, it may just be the saturated fat that saves us all. In this book, Dr. Venn-Watson tells the extraordinary story of this discovery and examines the paradigm shifting implications for human health and aging. She presents the easy, practical steps for you to responsibly bring this essential C15:0 fat into your life to improve your long-term health and wellness."--

Chicken soup for the soul. 101 ways to think positive / Newmark, Amy
One-hundred-one ways to think positive
These writers are fabulous role models for all of us -- real people who have used a positive attitude to create happier lives! Everyone can benefit from a little more positive thinking. Your attitude is a powerful tool that can help you react to the ups and downs of life and even change what happens next. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Real life, real family : a guide to raising empowered children / Dj Envy
Life lessons on joy, pain, and the magic that holds it all together
Parents to six children, Gia and RaaShaun are inundated with questions from people all around the world, wondering how they create and maintain the patience, focus, and time to raise happy, well-mannered, and successful children. In Real Life, Real Family, they explain how they've created a family unit that's filled with unwavering love and share with readers how to raise children who are resilient to stress. The biggest compliment they receive is when other parents note their children's discipline, as well as their thoughtfulness, compassion, and selflessness. The Caseys are not just raising good kids, they are raising good people. Real Life, Real Family is filled with experiences from two parents who have seen and experienced it all with children of all ages ... from three to twenty-three ... and who are still actively parenting in real time. Whether you're a parent who is partnered or single, have one child or many, you will walk away with the tools to create a family unit filled with purpose, intention, and love. No topic is off limits ... the Caseys are candid about their triumphs and struggles. If you are a parent with children who have anxiety, high stress, or are disobedient, this book will help you better understand those issues so you can relate to your child and effect change.