A Publishers Weekly Top Book of the Year INDIEFAB Editor's Choice Award for Fiction Book of the Year "lyrical, evocative"and "sensuous"..."A tribute to magical realism and the transforming power of fiction."-Publishers Weekly, starred review "Compelling...beautiful...and gripping..."-Huffington Post "...a glowing road trip of magical realism."-Pasatiempo Magazine of Arts &amp; Culture "5 out of 5 STARS!"-Seattle Post-Intelligencer "The prose is lyrical, the detail sumptuous, the story is humorous and heartbreaking, gorgeous and flirting with the line between magic and realism. It's a story that explores the innate power of literature: to connect, to heal, to transform." -Foreword Reviews editor, Allyce Amidon, in her remarks at the INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards at the American Library Association Conference (June 2015) OUT THERE is the story of a young Army veteran (Jefferson Long Soldier) who returns home safely to New Mexico after two tours of duty in Iraq convinced that the book he carried with him (One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez) saved his life. But when he can't find a way to escape the dark memories of war, he borrows his cousin's motorcycle and rides south across the border to Mexico in search of the famous writer behind the magic of the life-saving classic novel. The adventure that follows is a heart-warming journey of healing and self-discovery. Humorous, redemptive and awash in magic realism, Out There is a beautiful homage to Gabriel García Márquez and a celebration of books that have a made a difference in our lives. It is the book that's being called "The Catcher in the Rye" for the Iraq/Afghan War generation.

Out There: a novel

Literature & Fiction

Stark, Sarah

United States

Leaf Storm Press

A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE THAT CELEBRATES THE POWER OF IMAGINATION 5 out of 5 Stars --Foreword Reviews (Best Middle Grade Fiction, Winter 2014-15)
 Anthony's adventure begins after he loses the note. The note that his third-grade teacher Mrs. Quickett wrote to his parents: “I am very concerned with Anthony’s use of time in our classroom. He cannot seem to stay on track. He daydreams. He drifts. He forgets his assignments and rarely finishes his classwork on time.”
 The note he folds into a paper airplane and launches from the top of the Boulders. The note that soars away, much like Anthony’s imagination, and disappears through a magic portal into a strange land called The Realm of Inner Time.
 Join Anthony as he searches for the lost note with the help of a luminous creature–the Time Fly named Pteros Chronos, and Mr. Exactus Watchit, official Time Keeper of High Time. 
 What they discover is far more than a paper airplane. Come along! You’re just in time!
 "TIME FLIGHT is a welcome counterpoint to what the media and many current books offer children nowadays. It unfolds slowly. It's deep and rich in images. And it touts the imagination while subtly questioning rigid schedules and hurriedly led lives." –Susan Luton, Amazon.com review 
 PRAISE FOR IMAGINATION
 “Everything you can imagine is real.”—Pablo Picasso
 “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” —Albert Einstein
 “Imagination rules the world.” —Napoleon Bonaparte
 Reading Level: Grades 3 and up, Ages 8 +

Time Flight

Children's Books

Stark, Susan Syers

The American West has always been a place of adventure and natural beauty. With its wide-open spaces and sense of freedom, it's a place of enduring dreams and new ideas. Open the cover of this beautiful book and accept award-winning artist Joel Nakamura's invitation to Go West! Come along and join his colorful cast of characters to explore the magic that abounds in the lands west of the Mississippi. Come along and explore the frontier of the imagination! Come along and dream big! Come along and roam free . . . GO WEST! A perfect bedtime read, and a delight to the eye, this colorful picture book will enthrall your little ones with its unique vision of life in the West!

Go West!

Nakamura, Joel

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

One of The 30 Most Exciting New Fall Cookbooks, 2015--Epicurious.com In The Maverick Cookbook, Lynn Cline chronicles the fascinating history of New Mexico cuisine through the stories of 12 iconic figures: from Doña Tules, Fred Harvey and Billy the Kid to Georgia O'Keeffe and Dennis Hopper. These trailblazers include artists and authors, gamblers and outlaws, entrepreneurs, and the ancient Pueblo people, all of whom had a hand in shaping the region's celebrated cuisine. Each story is inspired by history--fictional imaginings of a day, or a moment, in the remarkable lives of these mavericks. Each chapter includes original recipes with authentic ingredients and traditional techniques of the era. And Guy Ambrosino's beautiful photographs capture the timelessness of the foods featured in the book, bringing the recipes to life in rich, vibrant color that will inspire you to make each dish at home. PRAISE FOR THE MAVERICK COOKBOOK "This cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves good food and recognizes the importance of our culinary heritage..."--CHEF JOHNNY VEE, Food Editor, Santa Fean Magazine "What a fun and eye-opening book!"--DEBORAH MADISON, Best-Selling Author of Local Flavors and Vegetable Literacy "In this fascinating hybrid, history comes alive, folded in with luscious recipes and vibrant photos..."--CANDACE WALSH, Author of Licking the Spoon: A Memoir of Food, Family and Identity

The Maverick Cookbook: Iconic Recipes & Tales from New Mexico

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cline, Lynn

Cooking Education & Reference

A BOOKLIST Best Young Adult Book of 2016 and a Top 10 Romance for Youth BEING A TEENAGER is hard enough without your mother in rehab and your slightly inept stepfather doing his best not to screw things up. But at least, Coy has Monroe. Coy is a quirky teenage boy and his best friend Monroe is a girl who is just as odd and funny and obsessed with 80’s culture as he is. So when Monroe comes down with a mysterious illness, his inner turmoil only grows. As Monroe gets sicker and Coy gets a girlfriend from another social crowd, the balance tips and Coy has to figure out how not to give up on his friend, his family, or himself. Nickel is a hilarious, heartbreaking and honest portrayal of the complicated world of being a teenager today. No one has ever written about the pains of being a teenagerphysically and psychologically, inside and outquite like Robert Wilder in his startling debut novel. He has created indelible characters in Monroe and Coyfunny and sad and strong and brokenand NICKEL is about as real as it gets. AUGUSTEN BURROUGHS, New York Times best-selling author of Running With Scissors

Nickel

Teen & Young Adult

WILDER, Robert

Come explore the shadow world of supernatural Texas with William Edward Syers, one of the Southwest’s premier storytellers, whose collection of the Lone Star State’s fifty most intriguing tales consumed two full years of on-the-ground research. Originally published as Ghost Stories of Texas, this out-of-print regional classic has been completely revised and updated for a new generation of readers. Come encounter the The Headless Horseman,” The Phantom on the Mountain,” and The Hounds of Orozimbo.” Explore Terror’s Lake,” the haunted McDow Hole,” and Ghosty Branch.” Venture within The Gate” or The Crypts of Old Waverly” or, for that matter, any of the other chilling tales. Supernatural Texas was the first statewide exploration of dimensions beyond normal comprehension. Its content ranges from centuries-old legends to the here-and-now. You’ll encounter specters whose motivations vary as widely as those of everyday folkto save or warn, to disclose, to prove or disprove something long past, to do penance. And, of course, to seek vengeance! These last are the things to avoid . . . except, of course, within the covers of this book. Perhaps you can shrug them off. Perhaps you can discount all fifty awaiting you here. Perhaps. But you won’t forget them.

Supernatural Texas: 50 Chilling Tales from the Lone Star State

History

Syers, William Edward

Americas

Inside Story tackles the myriad approaches to the burgeoning genre of creative nonfiction—from memoir to criticism to literary journalism to the lyric essay—by deeply exploring each stage of the generation, reportage, writing and editing of stories. Drawing on and integrating examples and advice from diverse practitioners in the field, Inside Story extends beyond idea and inspiration with practical advice, examples and exercises geared toward everyone from writing students, citizen journalists, bloggers and working writers. Inside Story provides a keen focus on the fundamental aspects of reporting, including interviewing and researching, while also offering advice and exercises toward writing nonfiction dialogue, devising structure and creating a sense of people and place from the ground-up. The book also explores the ethical implications of writing in the real world, providing insight and humor at each step of the way.

Inside Story: Everyone's Guide to Reporting and Writing Creative Nonfiction

Reference

Goldberg, Julia

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

The long awaited volume from Satoshi Nakamoto, renowned polymath and creator of Bitcoin is finally here! Printed on a brilliant white paper, The Official Bitcoin Coloring Book* is packed with unique, right-brain insights into this revolutionary digital currency. Whether you are a novice investor, expert cryptocurrency trader, or hodlr, discover the relaxation and inner calm that is proof of the coloring work, the zen state that can help you to capitalize on Bitcoin's tremendous potential. And if you enjoy solving challenging puzzles, the book also contains clues to finding hidden caches of Bitcoin treasure containing more than 100 million satoshis. 
Remember this cryptic quote from Nakamoto: "There is more to the art of colouring than meets the eye. Quite a bit more." THE OFFICIAL BITCOIN COLORING BOOK is *Blockchain Verified and 100% Gluten Free. The author is donating 100% of his book royalties to STEM and environmental education programs serving underprivileged youth.

The Official Bitcoin Coloring Book

Business & Money

Nakamoto, Satoshi

Economics

Adult coloring book fans will enjoy bringing to life the beautiful and strange illustrations from award-winning artist Joel Nakamura, who is known for his unique style: a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered with a neo-primitive technique. His new coloring book is filled with intricate illustrations (many with hidden details to discover) of imaginary and mythological creatures you'll find nowhere else. Perfect for coloring with pencils, crayons, or markers and displaying on a wall or framing. 
It's the perfect gift for anyone in your life that loves unique and more challenging coloring books, including yourself!

Imaginary Creatures Coloring Book

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

A wonderful selection of wave and ripple designs curated by Satoshi Nakamoto, the renowned creator of the digital currency Bitcoin. These beautiful illustrations are based on work by the Japanese artist Mori Yuzan, which has been carefully restored and reproduced to near original quality for Mr. Nakamoto's private collection. Yuzan's designs were often used by Japanese craftsmen in the early 1900s to adorn their wares with wave and ripple patterns, and as decorative motifs on the handles and blades of samurai swords and other fine objects like furniture, lacquerware and miniature sculptures.

Wave and Ripple Design Book

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

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