Best Things About Living In Seattle - April 2024

Where'd You Go, Bernadette: A Novel

A misanthropic matriarch leaves her eccentric family in crisis when she mysteriously disappears in this whip-smart and "divinely funny" novel that inspired the movie starring Cate Blanchett (New York Times). Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect; and to 15-year-old Bee, she is her best friend and, simply, Mom.Then Bernadette vanishes. It all began when Bee aced her report card and claimed her promised reward: a family tri... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316204269
• UPC: 710308291412
• ASIN: 0316204269
• ISBN: 0316204269
• Brand: Back Bay Books
• Manufacturer: Back Bay Books

Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

#1 New York Times Bestseller In Furiously Happy, a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, Jenny Lawson examines her own experience with severe depression and a host of other conditions, and explains how it has led her to live life to the fullest:"I've often thought that people with severe depression have developed such a well for experiencing extreme emotion that they might be able to experience extreme joy in a way that ‘normal people' also might never understand. And that's what Furiously Happy is all about."Jenny’s readings are standing room only,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250077028
• ASIN: 1250077028
• ISBN: 1250077028
• Brand: Flatiron Books
• Manufacturer: Flatiron Books

Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Seattle Including Bellevue, Redmond, Everett, and Tacoma

No rips, no missing pages, no stickers. A fair amount of pink and yellow highlighting in some sections. Otherwise fine!

• ASIN: 0912301511
• ASIN: 0912301511
• ISBN: 0912301511
• Manufacturer: First Books Inc

The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More

“For covens who prefer meeting outdoors, perhaps in a garden or a deep forest clearing, The Green Witch is a delightful guide to nature magic. It’s filled with practical recipes for herbal blends and potions, the properties of essential oils, and lots of ideas for healing and relaxation.” —Bustle Discover the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in this new guide to green witchcraft.At her core, the green witch is a naturalist, an herbalist, a wise woman, and a healer. She embraces the power of nature; she draws energy from the Earth and the Uni... [Read More]

• ASIN: 150720471X
• ASIN: 150720471X
• ISBN: 9781507204719
• Brand: Adams Media
• Manufacturer: Adams Media

The Sacred Search: What If It's Not about Who You Marry, But Why?

What if you stopped looking for a “soul mate” and started looking for a “sole mate”—someone who will live out with you the great purpose of God? What if dating isn’t about finding “the one” but making a wise choice so you can better serve the One who loves you most? What if God didn’t design relationships to make you happy but to make you holy? In The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas will transform the way you look at romantic relationships. Whether you are single, dating, or engaged, Gary’s unique perspective on dating will prepare you for a satisfying, spiritually enriching ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1434704890
• ASIN: 1434704890
• ISBN: 1434704890
• Brand: Thomas Gary L
• Manufacturer: David C Cook

The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need

This new edition of The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need is packed with updated information on Sun signs, Moon signs, Ascending signs, the placement of Planets in your Houses, and the latest astronomical discoveries. This book provides the compatibility between every sign (144 combinations) and dispenses advice about health, money, lifestyle, and romance, while also offering advice on dealing with the negative aspects of each sign. This edition also takes an even closer look at the inner life of the individual and the emotional needs that motivate a person. Chapters include a look back o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1589796535
• ASIN: 1589796535
• ISBN: 1589796535
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Taylor Trade Publishing

A Brief History of Time

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and “arrows of time,” of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilit... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0553380168
• ASIN: 0553380168
• ISBN: 9780553380163
• Brand: Bantam Books
• Manufacturer: Bantam

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness

Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * Starred Booklist and Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1451697724
• ASIN: 1451697724
• ISBN: 1451697724
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future

• ASIN: 0307951529
• ASIN: 0307951529
• ISBN: 9780307951526
• Brand: Currency
• Manufacturer: Currency

Love Her Wild: Poems

The first collection of poetry by the New York Times bestselling author of The Dark Between Stars.Love Her Wild is a collection of new and beloved poems from Atticus, the young writer who has captured the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of avid followers on his Instagram account @atticuspoetry, including superstars like Karlie Kloss and Shay Mitchell. He was dubbed the “#1 poet to follow” by Teen Vogue and “the world’s most tattoo-able” poet by Galore magazine, in Love Her Wild, Atticus captures what is both raw and relatable about the smallest and the grandest moments in l... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1501171232
• ASIN: 1501171232
• ISBN: 1501171232
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

Teaching About Sexuality and HIV: Principles and Methods for Effective Education

The emergence of the AIDS pandemic has forced a sea of change in the debate over sexuality education. Even schools previously reluctant to offer sexuality education now face HIV/AIDS education mandates. Teaching About Sexuality and HIV provides professionals with an integrated, accessible text on the principles, methods, and special issues surrounding sexuality education today. Chapters discuss such subjects as Effective Sexuality and HIV Education: What Works and Why, Creating a Productive Learning Environment, and Introspective Methods: Helping Learners See Relevance, and Methods for Helping... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0814735355
• ASIN: 0814735355
• ISBN: 0814735355
• Brand: Brand: New York University Press
• Manufacturer: New York University Press

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible

Bookwi.se's Favorite Books of the Year, Non-Fiction What was clear to the original readers of Scripture is not always clear to us. Because of the cultural distance between the biblical world and our contemporary setting, we often bring modern Western biases to the text. For example: When Western readers hear Paul exhorting women to "dress modestly," we automatically think in terms of sexual modesty. But most women in that culture would never wear racy clothing. The context suggests that Paul is likely more concerned about economic modesty--that Christian women not flaunt their wealth through e... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0830837825
• ASIN: 0830837825
• ISBN: 0830837825
• Brand: InterVarsity Press
• Manufacturer: IVP Books

The Engine 2 Cookbook: More than 130 Lip-Smacking, Rib-Sticking, Body-Slimming Recipes to Live Plant-Strong

Lose weight, lower cholesterol, and improve your health, one delicious bite at a time in this companion to the runaway New York Times bestseller The Engine 2 Diet.The Engine 2 Diet has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and inspired a plant-based food revolution. Featuring endorsements from top medical experts and a food line in Whole Foods Market, Engine 2 is the most trusted name in plant-based eating. Now, readers can bring the Engine 2 program into their kitchens with this cookbook companion to the original diet program. Engine 2 started in a firehouse in Texas, and if Texas firefighters... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1455591203
• ASIN: 1455591203
• ISBN: 1455591203
• Brand: Grand Central Life & Style
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Life & Style

77 FAQs About God and the Bible: Your Toughest Questions Answered (The McDowell Apologetics Library)

Real-life, on-the-street Christian apologetics is what readers expect from Josh McDowell. Here, he and his son, Sean, reflect their ongoing research and close engagement with our culture in answers to classic questions such as…Is there scientific proof God exists?How can a loving God send people to hell?Why does God allow suffering?Is the New Testament historically reliable?Aren’t there errors and contradictions in the Bible?…and questions that arise from today’s culture:If God is so loving, why can’t he be more tolerant of sin?Is God sexist?Is religion the real cause of violence in ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0736949240
• ASIN: 0736949240
• ISBN: 0736949240
• Brand: Harvest House Publishers
• Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers

National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More!

Hey, why is that funny-looking monkey on TV hanging upside down? Is that fuzzy, chubby guy in the back yard a woodchuck or a groundhog? Now you can find answers to these and hundreds more questions and curiosities right at your fingertips! Featuring 2,500 species and packed with stunning color photographs, amazing animal facts, maps, and more, the new National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive on the market today, amazing and entertaining readers, while providing them with authoritative information about the animal kingdom. Kids love to look at animals and this book... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426310226
• ASIN: 1426310226
• ISBN: 1426310226
• Brand: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

The Thing about Jellyfish (Paperback)

Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's

• UPC: 53595505
• Rating: 3.889

101 Things You Should Know About Geography

Sometimes geography can feel like a mass of info to learn by rote. But it's an important way to make sense of our complex, unpredictable world. From glaciers and global warming to latitude and longitude,

• UPC: 23651043

The Best Thing about Kindergarten

It's graduation day and Ms. Appleby asks her students, "What is the best thing about Kindergarten?" They all have an answer--and every answer is different. But Ms. Appleby has a secret answer that will surprise

• UPC: 21971466
• Rating: 5.0

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On : Things About Me

Marcel is a creature with one eye and pink shoes and he lives in a shell. Detailed paintings illustrate the scenes as he describes his day around the

• UPC: 15731631
• Rating: 3.667

Rescued : What Second-Chance Dogs Teach Us About Living with Purpose, Loving with Abandon, and Finding Joy in the Little Things

Discover the astonishing lessons rescue dogs can teach us about life, love, and ourselves As seen on BuzzFeed's "Best Books Gift Guide" In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Rescue Road, acclaimed journalist

• UPC: 55747519
• Rating: 4.0

Mervin the Sloth Is about to Do the Best Thing in the World

"Mervin the Sloth very, very slowly reveals the best thing in the world--sharing good times with good

• UPC: 51492792
• Rating: 4.0

Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good for You : All About Staying Healthy

The Cat in the Hat takes children to the Feeling Great Clinic, where they learn about exercise, germs, healthy eating, and playing

• UPC: 1201363
• Rating: 4.667

The Thing About Leftovers

Fizzy feels like a "leftover" after her parents

• UPC: 55601428
• Rating: 5.0

Oliver: The Second-Largest Living Thing on Earth (Hardcover)

Oliver wishes he were as popular and important as Sherman, the largest giant sequoia tree, until he discovers it is enough to be part of something

• UPC: 207684691
• Rating: 3.0

Living Things and Nonliving Things : A Compare and Contrast Book

"Using a wide variety of stunning photographs, author Kevin Kurtz poses thought-provoking questions to help readers determine if things are living or nonliving. For example, if most (but not all) living things can move, can

• UPC: 56019737