Thora Hird Books

Just as water reflects nature, these daily readings form distinct images of challenges we face and rewards we reap through forbearance and resilience.The Reflecting Pond is a collection of short readings addressing topics of universal significance, from facing anger and fear to developing courage and patience through meditation and establishing faith within.Used as an extra dose of support on specific issues, this book will help us think through day-to-day living problems. An excellent resource for more than three decades for those in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs. Also a great resource for anyone looking for a way to center themselves at the beginning or ending of the day.

On a Japanese beach, teenage sisters Hanako and Reiko are caught up in a storm. Reiko survives while Hanako is lost to the sea. Their mother, however, can't shake the feeling her missing daughter is still alive, and soon family tragedy takes on a global political dimension.

Poems that consider the instability of identity through fictional and religious characters. In Ishmael Mask , Charles Kell reminds us that identity is precarious. Kell’s collection is a collage of the journeys and interior lives of various wanderers—from Ishmael, the son of Hagar, to Melville’s Ishmael, and from Pierre of The Ambiguities to Pierre Guyotat. Each poem strips back the mask and beckons us to witness humanity in its barest forms. Captain Ahab’s leg, Ishmael’s arm, and Pierre’s severed head serve as invitations to consider hunger and hope. The inspirations behind these poems—the Bible, Heraclitus, Melville, Guyotat, Tomaž Šalamun—are transformed by Kell, conjuring dreamscapes both dazzling and haunting. Ishmael Mask masterfully allows a glimpse into the human experience of feeling lost—even when right at home, even in our own bodies. 

"An eye-opening, transformative, and actionable journey through radical and compassionate community abortion care and support work: what it looks like, how each and every one of us can practice and incorporate it into our daily lives, and what we can imagine and build together in a post-Roe v. Wade United States"--

Part anthropological study, part art book, and part how-to, Book of Earth immerses you in the world of ochre, a naturally occurring mineral used to make pigment. Each chapter explores Gustafson's rare pigment archive and provides a thorough exploration of color. The book also includes practical advice and techniques for creating your own pigments, alongside projects to apply your new skill set.

A stunningly beautiful and powerful take on climate change, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of hope. With lyrical text by acclaimed author Trent Jamieson and illustrations by CBCA Award-winner Rovina Cai that will resonate long after reading. For fans of Shaun Tan and Armin Greder.

"From the writer and producer of the hit TV shows Republic of Doyle and Son of a Critch, a poignant coming-of-age debut novel about the mysterious disappearance of a young girl and the fragility of childhood bonds, set against the backdrop of a small island community adapting to an ever-changing landscape."-- Provided by publisher

Needy empowers us to reclaim and reimagine self-care, on our terms. Woven with threads of timeless wisdom, honest assessments of our needs, and heartfelt personal stories of transformation, Glatzel offers us a powerful vision of what is possible when we give ourselves permission to take up space in the center of our lives.

Through Thomas H. Begay's singular story, this richly illustrated biography for young readers describes aspects of Navajo history and culture and shows how a select group of Navajo soldiers used their native Dine language to invent and operate a secret communications system that was crucial to a US victory in the Pacific during World War II.

The full-color, fully revised ninth edition of this top-selling guide explores the picturesque canyons and sandstone cliffs of these increasingly popular national parks