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"A surprise best-seller which, apparently, has the power to turn even the most feeble of us into axe-wielding lumberjacks." —Independent
The latest Scandinavian publishing phenomenon is not a Stieg Larsson-like thriller; it's a book about chopping, stacking, and burning wood that has sold more than 200,000 copies in Norway and Sweden and has been a fixture on the bestseller lists there for more than a year. Norwegian Wood provides...
The latest Scandinavian publishing phenomenon is not a Stieg Larsson-like thriller; it's a book about chopping, stacking, and burning wood that has sold more than 200,000 copies in Norway and Sweden and has been a fixture on the bestseller lists there for more than a year. Norwegian Wood provides...
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Learn to read almost as fast as you can flip the page - with astounding comprehension! Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics works like magic. Presidents Kennedy and Carter profited from the course so much they insisted that their top staff members take it. CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, college professors, members of Congress and over two million other achievers are also Evelyn Wood graduates.
Double Your Reading Speed!
You'll learn how to determine your...
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Do you know the meaning of these words? Do you know how to pronounce these words? Can you correctly use them in a sentence?
• Assiduous
• Mitigate
• Idiosyncratic
• Dissuade
• Fractious
• Didactic
• Diffidence
• Copious
• Recuse
• Congruous
• Ascetic
• Contemptible
• Querulous
• PenultimateWhether you are a student, business professional, or interested in expanding your communication skills, this program...
5) The Wood Life: A Not so Helpful How-To Guide on Surviving Cricket, Life and Everything in Between
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From one-of-a-kind England cricketer Mark Wood comes a one-of-a-kind self-help book. The kind no one knew they needed, until now.
Need to know how to propel a cricket ball at unimaginable speeds? How to give the perfect speech at a wedding? What to feed an imaginary horse? The best way to celebrate an Ashes win? The worst way to watch a World Cup final chase? Planning the perfect date? What to do when you come across a dead body in the middle of...
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It is hard to imagine that the busy townscape of South London was once a great wood, stretching almost seven miles from Croydon to Deptford or that, scattered through the suburbs, from Dulwich to Norwood, a number of oak woodlands have survived since before the Norman Conquest. These woods were intensively managed for a thousand years, providing timber for construction, furniture and shipbuilding, and charcoal for London's blacksmiths, kilns and bakeries....
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A passionate and imaginative exploration of wood – the material that shaped human history.
As a material, wood has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability. It has been our partner in the cultural evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny. Tracing that partnership through tools, devices, construction and artistic expression, Max Adams explores the role that wood has played in our own history as an imaginative,...
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Part inspiration, part information narrative for our story is based on walking meditation, also known as mindful walking; an active practice that requires you to be consciously aware and moving in the environment rather than sitting with your eyes closed. Just as The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo's mega-selling book (over 4 million copies sold worldwide) provides readers with a life/spiritual philosophy embedded in the how-to of minimalism...
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The best-known educator of the 20th century was a scammer in cashmere. "The most famous reading teacher in the world," as television hosts introduced her, Evelyn Wood had little classroom experience, no degrees in reading instruction, and a background that included cooperation with the Third Reich. Nevertheless, a nation spooked by Sputnik and panicked by paperwork eagerly embraced her promises of a speed-reading revolution. Journalists, lawmakers...
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Take a peaceful stroll through the forest with this audio book, featuring the serene and melodic birdsong of the Wood Thrush, set against the gentle trickle of a limpid brook. Close your eyes and let the soothing sounds of nature transport you to a tranquil world, as the Wood Thrush's song and the water's gentle flow create a harmonious and calming ambiance. Perfect for meditation, relaxation or just unwinding after a long day. The Wood Thrush is...
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Famous as an accomplished poet, T. S. Eliot was also the author of some highly important literary criticism. First published in 1920, The Sacred Wood collects 13 of Eliot's early critical essays. He intended them to be a statement of his principles for literary achievement. These concepts-and the works that Eliot wrote after setting out his principles-inspired many major poets of the twentieth century. Some wanted to imitate him, while many others...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Andreas M. Antonopoulos & Gavin Wood's Mastering Ethereum
Do you keep seeing words like cryptocurrency, Ethereum, DApps, and NFTs, and wonder what they mean? Well, there aren't many better options than learning from one of the creators of Ethereum himself, Gavin Wood.
In Mastering Ethereum (2018), Wood and his co-writer, Andreas M. Antonopoulos, will teach you everything you need to know about one of the world's...
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The cross is the heart of Scripture
Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story-the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of...
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A few years ago, award-winning scientist Richard Fortey purchased four acres of woodland in the Chiltern Hills of Oxfordshire, England. The Wood for the Trees is the joyful, lyrical portrait of what he found there. With one chapter for each month, we move through the seasons: tree felling in January, moth hunting in June, finding golden mushrooms in September. Fortey, along with the occasional expert friend, investigates the forest top to bottom,...
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Have you ever looked at your career, your relationships, or your role in life and wondered, "Is this why I'm really here?" If so, then you are ready for your "midlife crisis" - the pivotal time when you have the opportunity to become the person your soul seeks to be.
"When the illusions of our youth begin to crumble," explains James Hollis, "we reach a turning point that the poet Dante called the 'dark wood.'" With Through the Dark Wood, this author...
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Brainstorm is an amazing five-year probe into the mysterious death of beloved movie star Natalie Wood by a real-life criminal law authority who determinedly pursued the truth in the face of Los Angeles County officials hell-bent on keeping it buried forever.
Brainstorm: An Investigation of the Mysterious Death of Film Star Natalie Wood is the first-person account of Sam Perroni’s probing investigation of the actress’s death. Through lawsuits,...
18) The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: A Walk Through the Forest that Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood
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Loved Goodbye Christopher Robin? Learn more about the real place that inspired the beloved stories.
Delve into the home of the world's most beloved bear! The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh explores the magical landscapes where Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends live and play. The Hundred Acre Wood-the setting for Winnie-the-Pooh's adventures-was inspired by Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more than 6,000 acres in southeast...
19) Pyrography for Beginners Handbook: Learn to Burn Guide in Wood Burning with Starter Projects and
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Do you believe in the saying, "The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you!"?
While doing my Engineering, I realized this fact that just before the exam if you require minimal, to the point, useful and applicable information to pass the examination, your friend/colleague who has gone through the subject and appeared for the exam just last week is the best Go to Person.
So are you a beginner in Pyrography or Wood Burning & looking...
20) The Leather Crafting,Wood Burning and Whittling Starter Handbook: Beginner Friendly 3 in 1 Guide
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Are you looking for hobbies that can be a favorite weekend pastime for young, old, and teens alike?
Well, you can get 3 of them in a single book:
Leather Crafting
Wood Burning
Whittling
We all need few hobbies to unwind, relax, and cut off from the routine chores and excessive technology (Digital Detox).
Also, whether you are young, old, or teen, across all age groups, these activities are required for different reasons.
This book would present...
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