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Twelve brave young men set out to the mysterious south, led by the indomitable Blue Jay, seeking a better wintering land. But the quest becomes an obsession that plunges the men -- and the beautiful, enigmatic woman who joins them -- into a lush, deadly forest inhabited by great spotted cats and "thunder lizards," against a man-eating people near the sea, and to a highland realm where human sacrifices are performed on a man-made mountain.

To the young holy man Walks in the Sun, the journey is a test of his vision and his skill at casting the bones. For as he and his comrades face death, disease and loss, they fight for survival -- and a return to the People.

In Where Our Food Comes From, Gary Paul Nabhan weaves together Vavilov's extraordinary story with his own expeditions to Earth's richest agricultural landscapes and the cultures that tend them. Retracing Vavilov's path from Mexico and the Colombian Amazon to the glaciers of the Pamirs in Tajikistan, he draws a vibrant portrait of changes that have occurred since Vavilov's time and why they matter.

This second cookbook from Barton Seaver -- following For Cod and Country -- sends the rising authority on sustainable foods to the sweet, smoky grill, where he showcases his love of fresh, organic produce, fish, beef and poultry. Emphasizing seasonal vegetables and accompaniments as much as the protein, Where There's Smoke serves up recipes designed to celebrate the spirit of togetherness -- including Wood-Grilled Snap Peas with Smoky Aioli, Grilled Pacific Halibut with Pistachio Butter, Peruvian Chicken, Chimichurri Marinated Short Ribs, and Pickled Smoked Peaches. In addition to mouthwatering dishes, Seaver gives the nitty-gritty on fueling your fire; preparation and cooking; recipes for sauces, spice mixes and marinades; and ways to eat smartly and healthily.

Whole Grains for a New Generation: Light Dishes, Hearty Meals, Sweet Treats and Sundry Snacks for the Everyday Cook takes a fresh and creative perspective on the latest major cooking trend: whole grains. Liana Krissoff presents delicious recipes for modern everyday cooks and kitchens. With supermarket-friendly ingredients, simple directions, and a warm, accessible voice, Krissoff shows us how easy, delicious, and exciting whole grain cooking can be, from breakfast to dessert, and all the meals and snacks in between.

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The first book on Kansas wildflowers to appear in 25 years. It supersedes earlier guides not only in the number of species it includes — plus its coverage of grasses — but also, true-to-life color photos. Michael John Haddock has assembled a guide to 264 wildflowers along with 59 grasses, sedges and rushes.

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Take a look at American history with this photographic collection. The images in this book were compiled by Robin Van Auken and Louis E. Hunsinger Jr., who combed Grit's archive to tell the story of Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

For more than one hundred years, Grit was America's favorite newspaper, and a Sunday morning staple.

Anyone can include more local food in their diet at the peak of summer, but what do you do when the tomatoes are done and the first greens of spring are months away? The Winter Harvest Cookbook takes a seasonal approach to eating, even during the coldest months of the year. This fully updated and revised 20th anniversary edition includes more than 200 simple, mouth-watering recipes showcasing fresh produce from the winter garden or local market, rounded out by introductions to unfamiliar ingredients, shopping tips, menu suggestions and resource lists. The author also invites us into her corner of the Pacific Northwest, with vignettes drawn from the region's farming, gardening, and cooking.

Tantalize your tastebuds with an incredible array of soups, salads, sides, sauces, entrees and desserts such as:

• Roasted Brussels sprouts with sweet potatoes and garlic
• Penne with arugula, kale and goat cheese
• Root vegetable and leek soup with Gouda cheese
• Pot roast with hazelnut barley.

With a greatly expanded array of vegetarian and vegan dishes, Winter Harvest Cookbook is a must-have for anyone who wants to enjoy fresh, local and delicious food — any time of the year!

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In this book about self-esteem, you will follow Greyhound YolandaBaby from the race track to suburban family living as she meets feelings of insecurity head-on. During her struggle to discover her calling in life, she experiences the power of friendship, belonging and love.

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Whether we live in Manhattan or Peoria, we depend on a healthy countryside: It supplies the food we eat. So it’s welcome news that across the nation, a hearty crop is taking root. Smart, young people are returning to the roots of American Agriculture — roots steeped in a tradition and culture of diversity, quality and respect for the Earth. Full of brilliant color photographs, Youth Renewing the Countryside shares remarkable stories of young people in each state changing the world through rural renewal.

Produced by Renewing the Countryside in partnership with young writers and photographers across the country and with support from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) and the Center for Rural Strategies.