My New Roots

My New Roots
Author: Sarah Britton
Publisher: Appetite by Random House
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2015-03-31
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0449016455

Holistic nutritionist and highly-regarded blogger Sarah Britton presents a refreshing, straight-forward approach to balancing mind, body, and spirit through a diet made up of whole foods. Sarah Britton's approach to plant-based cuisine is about satisfaction--foods that satiate on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Based on her knowledge of nutrition and her love of cooking, Sarah Britton crafts recipes made from organic vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds. She explains how a diet based on whole foods allows the body to regulate itself, eliminating the need to count calories. My New Roots draws on the enormous appeal of Sarah Britton's blog, which strikes the perfect balance between healthy and delicious food. She is a "whole food lover," a cook who makes simple accessible plant-based meals that are a pleasure to eat and a joy to make. This book takes its cues from the rhythms of the earth, showcasing 100 seasonal recipes. Sarah simmers thinly sliced celery root until it mimics pasta for Butternut Squash Lasagna, and whips up easy raw chocolate to make homemade chocolate-nut butter candy cups. Her recipes are not about sacrifice, deprivation, or labels--they are about enjoying delicious food that's also good for you.

Cry Baby Coloring Book

Cry Baby Coloring Book
Author: Melanie Martinez
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781612436869

Color in each page as Melanie Martinez's fictional character Cry Baby takes you on her journey into becoming more comfortable in her skin. Parental Advisory Explicit Content

Wonderbook

Wonderbook
Author: Jeff VanderMeer
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 867
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1613124635

Now expanded: The definitive visual guide to writing science fiction and fantasy—with exercises, diagrams, essays by superstar authors, and more. From the New York Times-bestselling, Nebula Award-winning author, Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. It also embraces the visual nature of genre culture and employs bold, full-color drawings, maps, renderings, and visualizations to stimulate creative thinking. On top of all that, it features sidebars and essays—most original to the book—from some of the biggest names working in the field today, among them George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, Charles Yu, Kim Stanley Robinson, and Karen Joy Fowler. For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added fifty more pages of diagrams, illustrations, and writing exercises, creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice. “One book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding.” —Bustle “A treat . . . gorgeous to page through.” —Space.com

Book of Melanie

Book of Melanie
Author: Rachel Green Notebook
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-07-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781081059095

Melanie Journal. A beautiful, elegant, bold, & personalized notebook with the name Melanie. An Appreciation Gift of 120 Cream Pages Lined Writing Journal Notebook with Personalized Name. Can be used as a Diary or Notepad to write in. Makes a great gift for a Melanie in your life such as a mother, sister, grandmother, cousin, best friend, bridesmaid, teacher, graduation, birthday, wedding. Perfect for taking notes, jotting lists, doodling, brainstorming, prayer and meditation journaling, writing in as a diary, or giving as a gift. Not too thick & not too thin, so it's a great size to throw in your purse or bag. SIZE: 6" X 9" PAPER: Lightly Lined on Cream Paper PAGES: 120 Pages (60 Sheets Front/Back) COVER: Soft Cover (Matte)

Ask a Manager

Ask a Manager
Author: Alison Green
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0399181822

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink)

Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink)
Author: Penelope Pewter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2018-06-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781721079247

A Gift She Will Never Forget | A Gift That Keeps On Giving Melanie, your name is beautiful. It may be the sweetest sound ever heard. It's your identity, it says to the world - This Is Who I Am! Used correctly, it can give others power over you. Some fantasy stories tell of someone gaining power over another by finding their true name. Do you remember a time when that special someone said 'Melanie' in that certain tone and your whole world changed. You may have felt chill, a tingling sensation or an uncontrollable urge to smile. That's power! Likewise, when you say your name - you demand and take power for yourself. Like a lioness in the safari emitting a powerful roar. Saying your own name sets the stage and causes people to pay attention. Because Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink) has your name and a superhero logo, you'll feel strong and empowered every time you use it. Others who see you will hear your roar and take notice. Whether you're looking for a great gift for someone named Melanie or searching for a cute and versatile journal for yourself, you need Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink). Because notebooks are cool and easy to use, you'll be more creative and productive. In addition, the cover is sure to be a crowd pleaser & conversation starter. How many compliments will you get from friends, classmates, or coworkers when they see Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink)! Buy Now & Enjoy: * Your Name & Superhero Logo on the cover * Organization & fun with stickers and washi tape * Portable size and convenient soft cover * Hours of organization, mindfulness, relaxation, and journaling! Get More Out Of Life Memorialize achievements with your hobbies, fitness, and other life goals. Look back and feel good about yourself and your progress. Use journaling to celebrate your goals, dreams and to track important tasks. Just write all this in Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink) and take charge of your life. Increase Creativity, Memory, and Intelligence Studies show writing by hand boosts creativity, memory and intelligence. Journaling gives your creative juices more punch so you can quickly and easily come up with amazing ideas. Imagine having more creativity in your life. Your next great idea may be at your fingertips waiting to be written in the pages of Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink). Use As A: ° Collections Journal for your life lists and dreams Many Uses This cute notebook has many uses. Store a teensy bit of yourself in it by using it as a memory journal or scrapbook. Use it as a gratitude journal. Simply writing down a few happy thoughts every night can have you waking up refreshed and uplifted in the morning. Use this inspiring notebook to make lists of places you'd like to visit or as a travel journal when you get there. Where will Personalized Name Notebook for MELANIE with Superhero Logo Cover (Pink) take you?

Glass Houses

Glass Houses
Author: Melanie Murphy
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-04-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781473691827

'A wonderfully empathetic exploration of human frailties and our capacity to heal ... brutally truthful and beautifully uplifting' Sophie White 'Moving, unexpected and compassionate' Louise O'Neill 'A heartfelt reminder of the importance of connection - to nature, to others, to ourselves' Calum McSwiggan Jenna Walker has suddenly found herself with no job, no boyfriend, nowhere to live - and she's been wondering for a while now if, apart from her beloved cat Bertie, she has anything to live for. The last thing she wants is to turn up on her sister's doorstep, but that feels like her only option... Rosie Walker spends a lot of her time thinking about the life she used to have. These days she's stretched too thin, and she's not sure she can cope with taking care of another person. If only one thing in her life would work out the way she wants it to... David is Rosie's next-door neighbour. A retired doctor, he has had a big idea, one inspired by his late wife June: a community garden project for those who are struggling. The sisters reluctantly agree to take part, even though they're sure it'll be a waste of time. How could fixing up an overgrown plot of land make anyone's life better? But as the group works together to bring the garden back to life, new friendships blossom and old wounds start to heal. And Jenna and Rosie come to realise that the world around them might have more to offer than they had once believed. From the author of bestseller If Only, Glass Houses is a heartfelt, uplifting novel about family, growth, friendship and hope. 'Evocative, emotional and visceral' Briana Morgan

If Only

If Only
Author: Melanie Murphy
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2019-06-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473691788

Erin wants a fresh start. With her thirtieth birthday coming up, she's taken a long hard look at her life (the job she hates, the wedding she just cancelled) and concluded that it's basically a mess. If only she knew where to begin. A trip to her hometown in Ireland to visit her beloved grandmother is a welcome escape from her disappointments. But, there, Erin also finds an unexpected solution to her problems, in the form of a magical family heirloom. No more of the 'what ifs' she's been tormenting herself with -- now all she needs to do is whisper two little words and she'll be able to see for herself what might have been, had she chosen a different path. But as Erin gets caught up in one 'if only' after another, changing her life proves more complicated than expected. And she starts to realise that, by chasing dreams and searching for an easy fix, she might be missing out on what's right in front of her...

Brown Girl Dreaming

Brown Girl Dreaming
Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0147515823

Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. A President Obama "O" Book Club pick Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. Includes 7 additional poems, including "Brown Girl Dreaming." Praise for Jacqueline Woodson: "Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story . . . but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery.”—The New York Times Book Review

I'm Trying to Love Spiders

I'm Trying to Love Spiders
Author: Bethany Barton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593113713

The Official Spider Test. What do you do when you see a spider? a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo. b. Smile, but back away slowly. c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly. d. Run away screaming. If you chose b, c, or d, then this book is for you! (If you chose a, you might be crazy.) I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! And you’re sure to feel better knowing you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being fatally bit by a spider. Comforting, right? No? Either way, there’s heaps more information in here to help you forget your fears . . . or at least laugh a lot!