Genres : Non Fiction

Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply and generating new economically competitive crops. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of North America, focusing on those species that have achieved commercial success or have substantial market potential. The book's user-friendly format provides concise information on each plant. It examines the geography and ecology, history, economic and social importance, food and industrial uses, and the...

In The Long Road Home Robert N. Ruesch and Jennifer Lyn Ruesch take an unfiltered look at the devastation of addiction and the relentless hope of recovery. This father-daughter memoir will guide you on a profound journey through Jennifer's struggle with alcohol, drugs, and brokenness, alongside her father's desperate attempts to save his daughter.From the depths of despair to the fragile steps toward healing, you'll:Experience the heartache and helplessness felt by families watching a loved one self-destruct.Witness the unyielding power...

They both declared themselves done with romance and love. God had other plans. Her marriage, career, and reputation crashed around her and eliminated the little trust she had left in herself to make good decisions. She packed her bags, shook the dust off her feet, and started driving, begging God to tell her where to go. When He led her to a charming little northern Michigan town, she started recreating her life from scratch—without men.His world turned upside down when...

Answer honestly: How often do you truly experience deep, meaningful connections with others? Is it as frequent as you desire?Genuine connection doesn’t happen by chance; it requires intentional effort to nurture profound relationships. In today’s complex world, even our closest bonds can feel confusing and superficial.We often overlook the non-anatomical components of our personality—our inner components namely the Mind, Intellect, Memory, and Ego—making it no surprise that many struggle to understand them.Recognizing the roles of these non-anatomical components of our...

What if the truth about who you are, and what you believe, is revealed only when the world begins to burn?In the spring of 1861, seventeen-year-old James Meecham is a simple farm boy born with a somewhat shortened left leg, a love of horses, and a heart full of questions about justice, loyalty, and manhood. Raised on a modest Tennessee farm, James sees the storm of war coming long before the cannons fire. But as family, neighbors, and childhood friends...

School is closed and Rachel and Jon can't find anything to do - can the energy and imagination of one fluffy cockapoo save the day? Small in size but big in heart, Nimbus the cockapoo is determined to give her humans a silver lining. Nimbus reminds the kids to keep their chins up and their eyes open: Just look at the wonders,The marvels, the highs!When viewing the worldWith wide open eyes!“What’s Up, Little Pup?” is a whimsical tale about the...

Your brilliant writing has hit a roadblock and maybe you’ve begun to doubt your idea, or worse, your writing ability. But the only thing between you and typing, ‘The End,’ is a mere obstacle or two. And what do you do to any obstacle in your path? You shatter it! How to Shatter Your Creative Writing Obstacles offers you guidelines for identifying obstacles that are keeping you from writing, and how to break through them with ease. Because creative writing...

Packed with tips, articles, and how-tos on everything from performing Jedi mind tricks to creating your own cosplay gear to wooing the geek of your dreams, Stuff Every Geek Should Know is an indispensable guide to life, the universe, and everything geeky. Featuring content from Quirk's nerdiest titles plus all-new, never-before-seen good stuff from the geekiest bloggers in the known universe. Chapters include: GEEK SKILLS FROM POP CULTURE: How to survive a haunted house, perform the Vulcan nerve pinch, decode ciphers, and...

You don’t need to walk across Italy to find meaning. But it sure doesn’t hurt.What started as a long-distance walk along the Via Francigena—an ancient pilgrim route—quickly turned into something messier, slower, and more human. Over 200 miles, we crossed mountains, got lost in vineyards, dodged thunderstorms, talked to strangers who became friends, and ate whatever the local bar was serving. We packed light, carried too much, and learned that walking changes how you see a place—and yourself.This isn’t a...

In The Making of Tornado Chasers, filmmaker Ken Cole gives you a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the treacherous production of the documentary series Tornado Chasers, which follows Reed Timmer's chase team during the historic 2013 tornado season. Including behind-the-scenes anecdotes and first-hand accounts of the tragic events in Moore and El Reno, Oklahoma, Cole tells his personal story through a series of logs covering pre-production through the series premiere. Ken Cole (author) is an award-winning filmmaker and seasoned storm chaser....