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A rhyming picture book about how sometimes its not the biggest, strongest, or the fastest, but the littlest who can get the job done!This is a really cute story about a plane that is smaller than all the others. He feels inferior because he cant do what the big planes can. But when people get stuck in a storm and call for help, the big planes are too big to land to rescue the people, the little plane can reach them and he saves them. The illustrations were cute; I love the expressiveness of the planes. . . 4 stars.Youth Services Book ReviewAlaska Northwest Books wings into spring with... The Littlest Airplane by Brooke Hartman, illus. by John Joseph, in which a storm necessitates calling a mighty little bush plane to rescue people stuck on a mountain in the snow.Publishers Weekly, Spring 2022 Childrens Sneak PreviewsAt a landing strip in the far north, a little bush plane watches quietly as bigger, stronger, faster planes take off for adventure. But when a storm hits and hikers are stranded on the mountain, who will come to the rescue?Told in rhyming verse with bright illustrations, The Littlest Airplane soars high with heart and excitement.

Filled with stories of family, food, and culture, and interwoven with personal recipes and photographs taken by the author, My Father's Smokehouse folds the reader into a beautiful island landscape.The smokehouse at Mickey's Fishcamp holds more than fish. It is filled with traditions, memories, and stories of a thriving Southeast Alaskan lifeof a family's perseverance, of the wisdom of Smi and Tlingit cultures, and of respect for Elders and their knowledge of the natural world.Mickey's Fishcamp is named after three generations of Prescott fishermen who commercially fished the waters of the Inside Passage, and is located near one of the oldest Tlingit settlements in Wrangell, Alaska. Here, next to the rainforest and sea, author Vivian Faith Prescott has found her place in the world. She is a student and teacher of the natural environmentharvesting spruce tips, berries, sea lettuce, and goose tongue and processing salmon, halibut, and hooliganwho combines traditional practices with modern knowledge.Heartwarming and introspective, My Father's Smokehouse tells one woman's stories of Traditional Knowledge that is learned and passed on, from one generation to the next.

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History (1890) is a work of naval history and strategy by Alfred Thayer Mahan. Drawing on decades of experience as a naval officer, researcher, and university lecturer, Mahan develops his theory of sea power in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in this popular and important text. Despite a lack of primary sources, The Influence of Sea Power would prove essential to the expansion of European and American imperialism through the use of naval might and has been cited as one of the most influential works of the nineteenth century. "The history of Sea Power is largely, though by no means solely, a narrative of contests between nations, of mutual rivalries, of violence frequently culminating in war." For Alfred Thayer Mahan, there was no greater indicator of national might throughout history than control of the planet''s oceans. In this detailed study of the subject, drawn from years of research and lectures given at the Naval War College in Rhode Island, Mahan traces the influence of sea power on such conflicts as the English Revolution and the Seven Years'' War to argue that supremacy of the seas coincides with global commercial and political dominance throughout history. Immediately successful, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History would justify the expansion of imperialism as well as shape the naval arms race between Great Britain and Germany in the years preceding the First World War. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Alfred Thayer Mahan''s The Influence of Sea Power Upon History is a classic of naval strategic scholarship reimagined for modern readers.

Find and embrace the positivity, kindness, and true joys in life every day with this unique gratitude journal.Most people believe gratitude is simply a feeling or emotion you get when someone does something for you, but it is more than that. Gratitude is a state of being. It is a personal place to reach for when you need comfort, direction, and perspective. Research shows that through daily gratitude practices, we can build strength and resiliency to manage day-to-day challenge and even the most difficult experiences.Created from scientific research in neuroplasticity and how people build resilience, this guided journal includes thought-provoking questions and prompts for you to fill in every day, with fun interactive activities for the good days and written gratitude statements to read for the harder days. As you journal, you'll discover the tools you need to build daily gratitude practices into your routine. There are also inspirational quotes sprinkled throughout to guide your journey through the book, and included at the back is a list of helpful resources.Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and open yourself to the many gifts that have already or yet to come into your life.

Debut author has ongoing passion for women's history is respected librarian, archivist and curator for national exhibits, speaker, and has done a number of Civil Rights presentations.Fits into the current trend of rediscovering forgotten women's history; like so many women of their time, the Brutons accomplished remarkable things, but have not been remembered or recognized for their achievements.Synopsis: Critically acclaimed California artists Margaret, Esther, and Helen Bruton were famous in the 1920s and 30s and widely praised for their innovative talent. Frequently described as geniuses, the sisters were largely forgotten by the end of the 20th century. Sisters in Art brings to light the fascinating lives and remarkable achievements of these groundbreaking women artists.Luxe packaged art book will appeal to art, history, California and women's history enthusiasts.From the author: "I first became interested in the Bruton sisters when I saw photographs of the modernist terrazzo tables they created for the interior designer Frances Elkins in the 1940s. Even by today's standards, their work is fresh, exciting, and bold, and they seemed uniquely ahead of their time. Who were these artists? How did they develop their unusual style and technique? What was their connection to my home, the Monterey Peninsula? As a librarian and archivist, I started digging, and I began to get a sense of the breadth and length of their remarkable careers. All three sisters had been famous and critically acclaimed artists of their time. Why didn't anyone know about them today? It seemed as if their lives were yet another forgotten chapter in women's history, but I was convinced that the Bruton sisters deserved to be remembered. I am not an art historian -- nor had I ever written a book before -- but I felt compelled to share their fascinating story."

Kid-friendly guided journal is a fun and interactive way for children to reflect, create, and, in the process, learn about themselves.Each section builds upon the last. Engaging prompts ask kids to draw, color, and write with creative abandon, and there is also space to record favorite moments and memorable stories.Talented and connected author has significant experience, background, and previous product sales in these techniques. Her Touch.Nology program has been in practice for over 15 years and was used by branches of the Department of Defense including: Army National Guard, Army Reserves, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, US Navy Seals, and The Pentagon's Yellow Ribbon Program resulting in sales of 17 million total resilience tools and 358,000 books to that audience. Users report improved outcomes in the areas of deployment and reintegration issues, such as: building resiliency, connecting/reconnecting with loved ones, inspiring positive communications, improving user's sense of well-being, combating depression, stimulating creativity, providing safe vehicles for children to express themselves, assisting family reintegration, and providing information/ tools regarding dealing with PSTD.Author has first-hand experience with resiliency and created these products as she worked to recover from a severe spinal injury she sustained in a car accident. Recognized as best practice by: Pentagon's Defense Center of Excellence; Defense Center of Excellence recognition; The Child, Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Proponency of the Army; Homeland Security Studies in the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; National Military Family; Officially a part of administrations war on terror; Military Moms; Harvesting Happiness Radio. Based on scientific research in the area of neuroplasticity that focuses on how different thought patterns affect the human mind and body. Thoughts trigger the release of cortisol, dopamine, etc. by the brain, which then impact the health and well-being of the mind and body. Excellent choice and helpful gift from parents and caregivers for children who have faced crisis, anxiety or stress.

This series of visually rich instruction books for Lego(R) creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from neighborhood scenes to exotic animals to a busy airport, and much more, created using the Lego(R) Classic set 10698, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 "e;dioramas"e; featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.

When it comes to craft beer in Music City, the Nashville community, with its collective thirst for brews that are more pleasing to their palates, is but a microcosm in this surging universe of bubbly artisan beverages. A closer examination of Nashville's craft beer scene will show you it's strongest at its roots. Most of the brewers covered in this book-though they all have different styles, ambitions, and philosophies-all live to give beer drinkers in their community something enlightened, something different. For these craftsmen and women, every handle, bottle, or can that graces a bar, convenient store, or grocery store is a win for craft beer in Nashville. They are all in it together-from borrowing ingredients to lobbying for the city's official endorsement of the Brewery District for the betterment of craft beer and for making sure the beer you get here is drinkin' good. To evoke famed 19th-century author, journalist, politician, and craft beer fanatic Horace Greeley, the call "Go South, craft beer! Go South!" has been answered. And of the southern cities that have stepped up their craft brewery game, Nashville stands tall. Cheers!

A YANKEE IN CANADA is Henry Thoreau's description of his excursion into the French-Canadian province of Quebec in the fall of 1850. Although he later remarked that what he "got by going to Canada was a cold," this book is fascinating account of the great American writer's culture shock experienced during his only international experience.

Esther Atoolik is twelve years old and her Alaskan village is getting smaller; there aren't enough children to keep the school open. What to do? the people ask. Should we abandon our island in the Bering Sea that her people have lived on for centuries? Here is the tender, true story of Esther's last season in her island home and the wonderful memories she carries with her. A chapter book illustrated with the drawings of Rie Muñoz.

From polar bears and caribou, to lynx and musk oxen, youngsters meet the wonderful young creatures of the North Country.

A classic collection of over 1,400 Alaskan recipes to delight those who love the North's traditional fare.