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2008 Holiday Catalog

Green Press Initiative

Powells.com is proud to partner with Green Press Initiative, a nonprofit program that is working with publishers, paper mills, and printers to make positive transformations within the book industry. Green Press and Powells.com will feature titles from publishers that have committed to eliminate their use of endangered forest fiber and are printed on paper that is recycled and/or certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. For more information on the Green Press Initiative click here — and help us make a difference.
 

Children's Young Adult

Still There, Clare
Still There, Clare
by Yvonne Prinz

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Clare has 13-year-old problems � a crush on her gym teacher, an issue with her underdeveloped breasts, well meaning but clueless parents, and, oh, an imaginary friend named Elsa. The lonely daughter of two career-track lawyers, Clare invented Elsa when she was five years old. Clare and Elsa are opposites: Clare's idea of style is her Superman T-shirt and torn blue jeans, while Elsa wears trendy outfits with matching accessories....(read more)
 
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What Do You See? What Do You See?
by Irene Kai
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"The mere suggestion of an image or idea can evoke heavy emotions." So begins Irene Kai's "What Do You See?, " a book of photography that contains images to challenge the reader's assumptions and judgments. It serves as a mirror for the readers to look... (read more)
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Used Books

The Seven Whispers: Listening to the Voice of Spirit The Seven Whispers: Listening to the Voice of Spirit
by Christina Baldwin
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In this eloquent work, self-exploration pioneer Christina Baldwin leads readers of all spiritual persuasions to listen intentionally to the voice within their soul: the voice of spirit. She does this by sharing seven meditative phrases -- the wisdom... (read more)
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Literature

Mount Appetite
Mount Appetite
by Bill Gaston

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"A dozen taut and mysterious tales by Canadian poet and novelist Gaston...explore powerful addictions, cravings and desires....Intriguing short fiction, told in a distinctive, poetic prose." Kirkus Reviews ....(read more)
 
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Environmental Studies

The Devil and the Disappearing Sea: Or, How I Tried To Stop the World's Worst Ecological Catastrophe
The Devil and the Disappearing Sea: Or, How I Tried To Stop the World's Worst Ecological Catastrophe
by Robert W. Ferguson

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The Devil and the Disappearing Sea is the true story of a well-meaning man who travels to one the earth's poorest regions in the hopes of staving off an environmental tragedy. Instead, he encounters corrupt officials, bumbling bureaucrats, anti-Western hostility, and a slew of insurmountable problems. As the project grinds to a halt, only the ancient cities, friendly people, and a sharp sense of humor keep Ferguson on the right side of sanity....(read more)
 
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Metaphysics

Power of Now : Guide To Spiritual Enlightenment (99 Edition)
by Eckhart Tolle
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It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their... (read more)
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Cooking and Food

Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods
by Sandor Ellix Katz
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For thousands of years humans have enjoyed the taste and nutrition of fermented foods and drinks. We rely on the transformative, almost magical power of fermentation to preserve and improve all sorts of food, making them tastier, more digestible, and... (read more)
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Politics

Don't Think of an Elephant: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate (A Progressive Guide to Action)
by George Lakoff
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Now more than ever, Don't Think of an Elephant is an important resource for progressives in this country. George Lakoff submits that for progressive values to reclaim mainstream America we must transform the language of American politics. "Frames are... (read more)
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Gardening

Food Not Lawns: How to Turn Your Yard Into a Garden and Your Neighborhood Into a Community
by H C Flores
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Gardening can be a political act. Creativity, fulfillment, connection, revolution?it all begins when we get our hands in the dirt.... (read more)
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Nature Studies

Preserving Food Without Freezing or Canning: Old World Techniques and Recipes
by Centre Terre Vivante
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Typical books about preserving garden produce nearly always assume that modern "kitchen gardeners" will boil or freeze their vegetables and fruits. Yet here is a book that goes back to the future—celebrating traditional but little-known French... (read more)
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Children's Middle Readers

Gaia Girls: Enter the Earth (Gaia Girls)
by Lee Welles
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Gaia Girls: Enter the Earth does an excellent job interweaving an extremely entertaining story plot with the all-important message that human beings are threads in Earth's incredible web of life and that our actions have planetary consequences... (read more)
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Pacific Northwest

Restoring the Pacific Northwest: The Art and Science of Ecological Restoration in Cascadia
by Dean Apostol and Marcia Sinclair
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The Pacific Northwest is a global ecological "hotspot" because of its relatively healthy native ecosystems, a high degree of biodiversity, and the number and scope of restoration initiatives that have been undertaken there. Restoring the Pacific... (read more)
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Bestsellers

Monday December 1, 2008
The Power of Now
  1. The Power of Now
    by Eckhart Tolle
  2. Wild Fermentation
    by Sandor Ellix Katz
  3. Don't Think of an Elephant
    by George Lakoff
  4. Food Not Lawns
    by H. C. Flores
  5. Preserving Food Without Freezing or Canning
    by Deborah Madison
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