The Art of Hutting

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Living Off-the-Grid in Scotland

Don’t just experience Scottish history. Live it with The Art of Hutting, the essential beginner’s guide to sustainable living off the grid.

Experience Scotland like never before. The Land of the Brave has so much to see and offer, but nothing is more breathtaking than living in its natural beauty. So how does one live away from the cities of Scotland? Inspired by traditional and modern shelter techniques, hutting expert Peter MacQueen shares how to live off the grid in The Art of Hutting. Each chapter answers many your questions about local sustainable living, from the safest bushcraft tools to growing a bountiful garden for every season. That way, you can be prepared to create your forever home and make memories in the untamed heart of Scotland.

Create your own cozy Scottish hideaway. Along with learning the necessary outdoor skills to live off Scotland’s resources, this self-sufficient living book also shares how to create the hut of your dream. Off-grid living has never been cozier than with MacQueen’s hutting tips and tricks, from constructing the perfect eco-design to finding natural building materials. And with visual examples of local huts and cottages to choose from, you can create your next home with all the beauty and wonders the Scottish highlands and lowlands have to offer.

Inside The Art of Hutting, you’ll also find:

  • Best locations for hut building
  • How to create a wildlife garden made from Scotland’s natural vegetation
  • Recommendations for fire-starter tools and firewood storage

If you liked books such as Thrive, Clansland Almanac, or Surviving the Wild, then you’ll love The Art of Hutting.

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Each Day a New Beginning Workbook

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Guided Workbook Meditation for Women in Recovery from the Author Who Pioneered the Women’s Recovery Movement 

Inspired by millions of women who have made Each Day a New Beginning their daily companion, find guidance and affirmation in this invaluable workbook version of Karen Casey’s beloved daily meditation book.

Each Day a New Beginning is celebrating over four decades of empowering women. Now embark on a life-changing journey of self-discovery and recovery with Each Day a New Beginning Workbook. This workbook is a guided meditation journal designed specifically for women in alcoholism recovery and those seeking spiritual growth and self-discovery. This invaluable resource empowers you to personalize your path, offering daily meditations that address common challenges like loneliness, shame, and the quest for hope. Benefit from recording your triumphs and setbacks as you reflect on the invaluable lessons each new day brings.

Your daily companion to healing and growth. In Each Day a New Beginning Workbook, Karen Casey invites you to embrace the power of daily spiritual meditations. Peppered throughout the book, exercises foster compassion, acceptance, and creativity, supporting your healing journey one day at a time. Discover the promise of a new beginning each day. Celebrate your personal strength and dedication towards recovery while practicing mindfulness through these transformative daily exercises.

Inside find:

  • Personalized daily meditations for women in alcoholism recovery
  • Spiritual meditation exercises promoting compassion, acceptance, and creativity
  • Inspirational quotes and insights from extraordinary female role models
  • A collective space for spiritual reflection, learning, and connection in recovery

If you enjoyed Karen Casey’s bestselling Each Day a Renewed Beginning or A Woman’s Spirit, and books like Daily Reflections or Keep It Simple, you’ll love Each Day a New Beginning Workbook.

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Fingers Crossed

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The Shoegaze Story of a Britpop Star

#1 New Release in Composer & Musician Biographies

Go behind the curtain of London’s Britpop industry as music icon Miki Berenyi revisits the people and memories that changed her life forever

A rising star in the darkness. Growing up with a dubious family life, Miki never thought that music would be her ticket out of a cycle of neglect, exploitation, and struggling with her mental health. But soon after meeting fellow rock fan Emma Anderson, she found herself going from attending gigs to becoming a member of Lush, the most popular Britpop band in the world. Now she shares all in Fingers Crossed, an incredible confession about how the power of music can bring people together to share an ethereal experience. Featuring honest truths and hopeful reflections, this celebrity memoir will inspire you to find your own triumphs by embracing what you love.

Fame, friendship, and life under the spotlight. Lush had become Miki’s sanctuary, but life wasn’t all glitz and glamour. With cutthroat competition, a complicated relationship with Emma, and Lush’s tragic end, she shares how she juggled her private life with her new rock band identity. Miki’s life story will captivate you and prompt you to consider this: you, too, can achieve happiness during difficult times. After all, tribulations create the strongest voices.

Inside Fingers Crossed, you’ll also find:

  • What the early indie years of Lush were like
  • Why money doesn’t mean prosperity
  • How Britpop industry pitted female singers and musicians against each other
  • Finding how artists (and everyone else) can find new meanings after saying goodbye

If you love music biographies such as The Woman in Me, My Effin’ Life, or Karma, you’ll love Fingers Crossed.

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From CIA to CEO

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An Analyst’s Guide for Entrepreneurship Development

#1 New Release in Entrepreneurship

Former CIA analyst Rupal Patel shares how you can dominate the entrepreneur industry using world-changing knowledge and skills.

Combine state intelligence with corporate motivation. Starting her career in the Central Intelligence Agency, Rupal Patel soon found herself as an influential business advisor for leaders and CEOs around the world. Now, she shares how you can achieve your executive goals using clandestine advice. From CIA to CEO is a leadership book that uses esoteric strategies that will guide you to overcome challenges and achieve success, aimed not only at entrepreneurs and CEOs but also at professionals across all fields seeking to enhance their leadership and strategic thinking skills. Exploring the three biggest lessons that every successful entrepreneur must know, you can be bolder, think smarter, and lead better every step of the way to the top of your career.

Unlock the CEO within. The road to success never starts with the business; it starts with their leaders, making this book a valuable resource for anyone looking to think bigger, lead better, and be bolder, regardless of their current role or industry. Based on her own journey from analyst to advisor, Rupal explores the best ways to amplify your strengths through expanding your skills. Dig deep into your identity and develop the trade that works for you. That way, your business can succeed in ways never thought possible.

Inside From CIA to CEO, you’ll find tactical methods for the best entrepreneurship development possible, such as ways to:

  • Create a long-term ops plan
  • Install conviction into your company through mental frameworks
  • How to take action when the mission goes wrong
  • Becoming a mentor for future entrepreneurs

So if you enjoyed entrepreneur books such as Million Dollar Weekend, Diary of a CEO, or BreakProof, then you will love From CIA to CEO.

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The Effects of Pickled Herring

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Discover Life Lessons in Faith and Family in This Graphic Novel for Grades 4-8

This coming-of-age tale offers a poignant reflection on growing up, sibling relationships, and the enduring bonds of family, making it an essential read for kids ages 8-12.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The Effects of Pickled Herring by Alex Schumacher is a poignant coming-of-age graphic novel. As 12-year-old Micah Gadsky and his spirited sister Alana prepare for their dual bar and bat mitzvah, they grapple with a family secret that unravels their understanding of faith and identity. Micah's introspective nature and Alana's outgoing spirit collide, leading them to confront the complexities of growing up, and ultimately, the enduring power of familial bonds.

A vividly illustrated graphic novel. The author's mix of humor and heart in The Effects of Pickled Herring makes this coming of age book relatable for all young adult readers. If you are looking for books about family dynamics, brother and sister relationships, books about growing up, or one’s introspection on faith, pick up a copy of The Effects of Pickled Herring!

Inside find:

  • A compelling exploration of self-worth, identity, and anti-Semitism
  • A heartrending portrayal of the effects of Alzheimer's on a family unit
  • Engaging illustrations that vividly bring the narrative to life
  • Relatable themes for readers navigating the challenges of growing up

Looking for the best graphic novels for ages 8-12? This is for you! If you liked Calling My Name or A First Time for Everything, you will love The Effects of Pickled Herring.

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