CHASING COYOTES recounts the stories of residents in many US cities who have encountered coyotes or suffered the consequences of coyote attacks on themselves or their loved ones. These accounts run the gamut from simple sightings near homes, at parks, and on city streets to coyote attacks on humans.In addition to background history on coyotes in urban areas and scientific data about coyote habituation and behavior, the author provides practical advice for those seeking to "coyote-p...

With few exceptions, our ancestors did not store their cooking, medicinal, and magical herbs separately. If the lady of the house needed a pinch of cinnamon for a sweet treat, she reached for the same cinnamon she would use in a warm drink to ease a child’s cold. That same herb would be used in a spell to ignite passion in her husband.Today should be no different. In this book, Master Herbalist Deborah Martin details sixty-nine herbs that will do triple duty, whether in your cookin...

The cinema of Lucrecia Martel provides a comprehensive analysis of the work of the acclaimed Argentine director, whose elusive and elliptical feature films have garnered worldwide recognition since her 2001 debut La ciénaga.This volume considers existing critical work on Martel's oeuvre, and proposes new ways of understanding it, in particular through desire, the use of the child's perspective, and through the senses and perception. Martin also offers an analysis ...

What is the child for Latin American cinema? This book aims to answer that question, tracing the common tendencies of the representation of the child in the cinema of Latin American countries, and demonstrating the place of the child in the movements, genres and styles that have defined that cinema. Deborah Martin combines theoretical readings of the child in cinema and culture, with discussions of the place of the child in specific national, regional and political contexts, to develop in-...

After three decades of marriage, Jo catches her husband in bed with a much younger woman. To add insult to injury, her anger makes the magical powers she had repressed at puberty abruptly flare to life. She has to learn to control the magic while holding down a full-time job and going through a divorce.Jo is lucky in that her best friends are both witches and are able to help her learn about these new-found abilities. While waiting for the divorce to finalize, and under th...

Ellen Mackay never imagined herself a widow at forty-nine.After nearly thirty years of being a socialite wife and mother, Ellen is left alone to rattle around a mansion of a house with only the dog for company. It’s time to make a change, but to what?While she ponders what to do, she starts hearing her dog talk. Is Has she finally lost it? No, according to her mother. It’s an inherited gift that usually manifests at menopause, but, well, Ellen isn’t there, ...

Healing Poems After Divorce and BreakupWhen someone you love walks away, it can feel like your whole world falls apart. The loneliness, the silence, and the dreams that suddenly feel out of reach can leave you wondering how to begin again. Yet within that pain, there is still a quiet strength waiting to be found. It is the strength to heal, to rediscover yourself, and to believe in love once more.Love & Heartache Moments is a colle...

A lonely prince. A kind-hearted farmer girl. A magical journey of love, kindness, and true happiness told through beautiful rhyme.In a kingdom where wealth means everything, the prince has all he could ever want except happiness. Longing for something more, he disguises himself as a beggar and sets out to find someone who values kindness over gold. His travels lead him to a humble orphan, the farmer girl, whose joy shines brightly despite her simple life.Ca...

Find a quiet moment to smile, reflect, remember, and simply enjoy life.Everyday Moments is a heartfelt collection of simple, relatable poems inspired by the people, experiences, and memories that fill our days. From family and friendship to love, laughter, work, seasons, celebrations, struggles, and personal growth, each poem gives an ordinary part of life a moment to be noticed.Some poems will make you smile. Others may bring back a memory, remind...

A delightful poetry book celebrating the beauty of nature, the changing seasons, and the wonder of childhood.Create lasting memories with Season, a beautifully illustrated poetry collection that captures the magic of the four seasons. This heartwarming book is a treasure for every child's bookshelf and a joyful invitation to explore the world through rhyme, color, and imagination.Each poem celebrates the small but special moments that make ...

A Delightful Nursery Rhymes Book Filled with Animals, Poetry, and Stunning IllustrationsCreate lasting memories with this enchanting nursery rhymes book—a treasure for every bookshelf! Step into a world of nursery rhymes and poetry, where animals come to life through engaging verses and beautiful and colorful illustrations.Dive into the delightful world of animals with Cuddles and Roars. While snuggling up at home or exploring far-off lands, this enchanting...

Grow joy in your home with Deborah L. Martin's Your Houseplant’s First Year, featuring illustrations by artist Yu Kito Lee!Being a good plant parent doesn’t mean lavishing your plant with artisanal water, the shiniest pots, or the fanciest fertilizers. It’s about consistent, loving care. No matter whether you choose to bring home an easy-growing peace lily or a strong-willed fiddle-leaf fig, the friendly, expert advice packed inside these pages will help y...