Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness. In a take-anywhere package, this darling pocket guide is the perfect companion for your next beachcombing adventure. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures—including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack—as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the sounds, smells, and textures of the coast, Beachcombing makes it easy to enjoy quiet, contemplative moments by the water. Coastal dwellers, ocean-lovers, environmentalists, and mindfulness practitioners will adore this delightful book, which makes a lovely gift alongside binoculars, a beach towel, or a sun hat.

Step into the remarkable world of the honeybee in this illuminating and delightfully illustrated pocket guide. For budding apiarists, this introductory book offers fascinating information about honeybees and everything you need to know to begin your own beekeeping journey. For example, did you know that from birth, female bees are promoted through roles such as nurse, baker, and guardian of the hive? Or that male bees’ primary purpose is simply to mate with a queen, but only 0.1% of them ever will? In these pages, you’ll discover the inner workings of the beehive, the properties of honey, the basics of keeping bees, and the joys that come from this meditative hobby, including a thriving garden, environmental stewardship, and a supportive community (not to mention delicious honey!)

A beginner-friendly and charmingly illustrated pocket guide to backyard birding. For amateur birdwatchers and aspiring ornithologists, this introductory book offers an easy way to delve into the awe-inspiring world of bird-watching, whether in a park, a forest, on a beach, or a front porch. In these pages, you’ll learn how to: • Go where the birds are (or might be) • Identify over twenty species of common and non-native North American birds through birdsong, nests, and appearance • Create a bird-friendly habitat in your yard • Engage in community programming to spread avian awareness Combining bird-watching basics with mindfulness exercises, Pocket Nature: Bird-Watching is a wonderful reminder that friendly faces are always around us—we just need to open our eyes and ears to find them.

A take-anywhere guide to the mindful practice of cloud watching. Press pause, step outside, and look up. There is so much to gain by simply watching the clouds go by. This pocket guide invites you to tap into the calming power of nature through the contemplative practice of cloud spotting. Discover different types of clouds, unique sky phenomena, and the many benefits that come from slowing down long enough to notice them. Perfect for nature-lovers and outdoorsy types, the petite size makes this book easy to toss in a backpack and take on an adventure. New and experienced meditators alike will appreciate the simple approach to mindfulness. Filled with remarkable tidbits and soothing practices, Cloud Spotting reminds us that the wonders of nature abound if we just take the time to look.

Find peace and stillness among the flowers with this lovely pocket guide to observing, identifying, and appreciating wild blooms. Explore the charmed world of flora with this delightful flower book, part of the Pocket Nature series. Learn when and where to look for wildflowers, how to identify different varieties, and what flowers can teach us, from fireweed's resilience to dandelion's adaptability. This petite guidebook also offers creative ideas for appreciating blooms, such as making botanical art, writing poetry, meditating in nature, and arranging a beautiful bouquet when picking is appropriate. Flower and nature lovers and mindfulness practitioners will appreciate the appealing illustrations and thoughtful reflections throughout.

A charmingly illustrated pocket guide to cultivating a deep appreciation for nature’s bounty through fruit foraging. When we harvest fruit seasonally, we’re reminded that good things can’t be rushed, and that life’s offerings are best at their peak. In this sweet guide, learn the fundamentals of year-round fruit picking, including: * Where, when, and how to look for fruit * The etiquette of gathering on public land * How to put your haul to good use * And much more. Here is a collection of fun, accessible projects, including concocting your own ink or making a delicious fruit leather or syrup. Or, with no planning required, you can simply eat berries straight from the branch on a sunny day. Fruit Harvesting is your permission to savor life’s simple pleasures. EASY WAY TO GET OUTSIDE: In our stressful times, people are finding that spending more time outdoors is a great way to escape and unwind. Fruit foraging is an enjoyable pastime that gets you outside, moves your body, and calms your mind. With mindful activities sprinkled throughout, Fruit Harvesting is more than a foraging field guide; it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature and away from screens and tech. GREAT GIFT BOOK: Petite, gorgeously illustrated, and written in an inviting tone, this approachable guide makes a great gift or self-purchase for nature and fruit lovers. Package the book with a foraging basket, garden clippers, a lovely fruit bowl, or other books in the Pocket Nature series for a delightful anytime gift. COLLECTIBLE NATURE SERIES: The topics covered in the Pocket Nature series are perennial—flowers, beaches, clouds, and sunsets will always be there to enjoy and admire. Collect them all to grow a charming collection that looks great on your bookshelf. Perfect for: * Fruit lovers and home gardeners * Nature enthusiasts, walkers, and hikers * Conservationists and environmentalists * Mindfulness practitioners, meditators, and anyone seeking simple practices for stress management * Anyone looking for a birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, holiday, or just-because gift for nature-loving family and friends

Part of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe. In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation. In these pages, learn about features of the night sky, from the Milky Way to moon craters to the planets in our solar system; read a brief history of stargazing in cultures around the world; and discover seventeen notable constellations to observe in the northern hemisphere throughout the year.

An uplifting collection of poetry about happiness with an introduction by The Reverend Richard Coles • Pub date: 43746 • Author: MORGAN, GABY • Medium: HARDCOVER • Illustrator: • Imprint: Macmillan Collectors Library

The arc of poetry of the South, from slave songs to Confederate hymns to Civil War ballads, from Reconstruction turmoil to the Agrarian movement to the dazzling poetry of the New South, is richly varied and historically vibrant. Currently there is no single book available on the American South that covers such a broad range of time and that includes poems not only by Southerners but also by other famous observers of the South who came from elsewhere, mixing poetry from the pre-Revolutionary, ante-bellum, Civil War, and Victorian eras, alongside 20th- and 21st-century poems.

Motherhood is full of moments you want to remember forever.Q&A a Day for Moms provides a question for every day of the year so you can record where you are in this moment of your motherhood journey. Turn to the day's date and respond to the writing prompt. Questions include:

• What’s a favorite book right now?
• What makes your kid your kid?
• Write down your last mom-related text.
• How did you play today?

Over a five-year period, you can see how your answers change as your child develops and you grow as a mother. Once completed, this stunning journal becomes a lasting keepsake of your family, with you as the center. The perfect gift for any mother, Q&A a Day for Moms offers a unique opportunity to capture the myriad moments, changes, and milestones that you experience with your child year after year.

The perfect pocket guide for anyone who ever needs to give a toast.
PUB DATE: 41779
Author: DICKSON, PAUL
MEDIUM: HARDCOVER
Illustrator:
Imprint : Bloomsbury Adult

Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or “exotic” birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States—birds we often see but might not have considered deeply before. For example, northern cardinals thrive in the city, where they are free from predators. White brows on a male white-throated sparrow indicate that he is likely to be a philanderer. This essential guide to the fascinating world of common, everyday birds features: • detailed portraits of individual bird species and the scientists who have discovered and observed them • advice and guidance on what to look for when slow birding, so that you can uncover clues to the reasons behind specific bird behaviors • bird-focused activities that will open your eyes more to the fascinating world of birds Slow Birding is the perfect guide for the birder looking to appreciate the beauty of the birds right in their own backyard, observing keenly how their behaviors change from day to day and season to season.

A universe of cookies - from drop, bar, sandwiched, thumbprint, quirky and classy - in one joyous volume by an internationally bestselling baking queen.

• Collection of over 1,000 beautiful stickers by Zoé de Las Cases.
• Various stickers to decorate notebooks, albums, letters, and more.
• Possibility to flip through the book to appreciate its unique beauty.

Number of pages: 336 pages

Find a selection of illustrations to color however you like, along with a collection of stickers to personalize your notebooks, letters, or favorite items.