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The ultimate guide to exploring the Golden State''s breathtaking landscapes with your four-legged friendsFrom the urban trails of the Bay Area to the rugged coastlines of the North Coast and the majestic wilderness of the Sierra Nevada, this book provides detailed descriptions of routes suitable for every kind of hiker–and every breed of dog. Discover hidden trails, secret swimming holes, and off-leash adventures throughout the region. The guide''s focus is always on what will keep your dog happy, healthy and safe. Chapters include hikes through Northern California’s diverse landscapes, from coastal cliffs in Monterey and the North Coast, to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Shasta, and the urban hubs of the Bay Area and Sacramento. Included in this book are:Stunning photosPractical MapsAdorable illustrationsThis comprehensive guide by a Bay Area local offers insider tips for making the most of your outdoor adventures. Each hike includes downloadable GPX files for easy navigation. Whether you''re a seasoned hiker or just starting out, Dog Hiking Northern California is the perfect resource to help you and your furry companion discover the beauty of the Golden State.

Winner of the Max and Moritz PrizeFacing death leads to the most unexpected friendships: In the surprising German comic of the year, a foul-mouthed lone wolf and a toxic bunny set off together on an action-packed road trip.The Wolf’s Code says that if someone saves your life, you need to return the favor. And if a bunny rabbit plugged into an IV drip saves your life, you’re in for a real adventure. The two unforgettable protagonists fight for their lives on every page. The two animals face trigger-happy hunters, scale frozen mountains, nab a motorcycle and set fire to a cabin. As Wolf nurses Bunny back to health, they stare down death with a fearless spirit that is both hilarious and touching. Praised for its subtle humor and inspirational “graphic medicine,” My Trip with Drip began as a book about the author''s own experience with illness, but became so much more: a triumphant story of courage, survival and friendship.Right now, the description is slightly short. We might recommend adding one more brief paragraph, perhaps outlining the contents of the book some more, or talking about how it is a great resource for talking to kids about illness.

Two hundred miles through the mountains in five days, with almost no sleep: Italy’s Tor des Géants is one of the world’s hardest races. Why put yourself through it? This compelling graphic novel illuminates both the appeal and the physical and psychological turmoil of running day and night for a week through some of the wildest terrain on earth–and what universal lessons about life, suffering and love are learned along the way. In The Last of the Giants, Sam Hill takes on Tor for a third time–after failing, twice. Amid exhaustion, hallucinations, and unforgettable encounters both real and imagined, he pushes the limits of body and mind to discover more about himself and his place in the world.Inspired by the real-life experience of American ultrarunner Doug Mayer, this graphic novel blends fiction and reality, delving into what it means to be human, our need for spiritual understanding, and our drive to explore our limits. With a unique inverted format—read one way, then the other—this immersive story offers a fresh perspective on extreme sports and the search for something greater than ourselves. A gripping read for anyone passionate about adventure and personal challenge. 

All aboard! See the best of Switzerland on its legendary train networkThe Glacier Express, Jungfraujoch, Centovalli Railway, Bern to Geneva … Switzerland has a lot to offer in terms of trains and natural beauty. With Switzerland expert and award-winning travel writer Diccon Bewes at your side, discover the rich history and impressive technological feats behind the Swiss rail network. Have him lead you to unforgettable locations, through green valleys, past glaciers and along crystal-clear lakes. Whether on steep rack railways, little local lines, grand scenic routes or Intercity trains, this book helps you explore this beautiful country. It includes dozens of maps, tables, photos and a wealth of practical tips, such as which seats have the best views, when to have your camera ready and great activities along each route. Jump on, sit back and explore the heart of Europe!• Features 35 train trips across Switzerland: mountain, narrow-gauge, panorama and main line.• Includes a large overview map and many individual route maps.• Written by the world’s top Swiss travel writer, Diccon Bewes, author of the Financial Times bestseller Swiss Watching.• More than 100 colour photos give you a taste of what awaits. 

In anticipation of the upcoming Artemis moon landings, launch into this gorgeously illustrated exploration of space—and discover the incredible feats of technology and imagination that got us to the lunar surface. With glow-in-the-dark UV coating on cover. For almost all of time, the moon lay untouched. Then the race into space brought human visitors, spacecraft and a new age of exploration. Mission Moon engages young readers by telling this ongoing adventure with particular emphasis on the moon.  Author and illustrator Sarah Mühlebach details the many endeavors to reach the moon—from ancient dreamers to daring astronauts from countries around the globe. In cooperation with the lab run by former NASA administrator Thomas Zurbuchen, Mission Moon spans from the earliest satellites to the 1960s Space Race to life aboard the International Space Station. Plus it looks to the future by examining the new for-profit space race, international moon rover expeditions, and the upcoming Artemis missions, which plan to put humans on the moon again as early as 2026.

An entertaining satire of nudity in the Louvre, Not on Display is a deeply serious, award-winning graphic novel examining the history of the female body in art and our society.  When one of the greatest museums in the world gave the illustrator Zelba free rein to make a graphic novel about great art, she knew exactly what she would do: address a double standard. She’d seen the Louvre’s halls filled with sexualized female bodies, ogled at by crowds and sometimes even groped, and wanted to turn the tables. What if, she dreamed, those naked bodies refused to be the objects of our gaze? What if the female nudes in the Louvre went on strike? The result, a co-edition with Editions Louvre, is a critique of great artists and great museums. Awarded the prestigious Prix Sceneario and the Prix Artemisia in France, the pages are filled with unforgettable characters, such as a heroic cleaner who can speak to statues and a museum director who secretly offloads his work onto his sister. Featuring well-known masterpieces, this entertaining romp displays one of the world’s greatest art collections in a whole new light.

Spy on the secret lives of cats in this sophisticated romp by Scandinavian illustrator Daniel Carlsten–known for his work with brands such as Hermès, Google and Van Cleef & Arpels. What do cats do when their owners are away? They go out and about! And you’ll never believe what they get up to: Poppy at the supermarket, Aggie at the movies and even Oscar at yoga class and Luna in space.  With his singular eye for unique characters, Daniel Carlsten imagines some very unique cats as they set about their day. A beautifully illustrated celebration of doing your own thing—for cat lovers everywhere!

Celebrate 150 essential foods in beautifully illustrated pages that are as vibrant and inspiring as a visit to a farmer’s market. There is room for everything on our big table: fruits and vegetables, pizza and pasta, chocolate and ice cream! White Raven Award-winning illustrator Lisa Voisard takes you on an appetizing tour of 150 foods—both beloved and surprising. Children will recognize the foods they love, and meet some new ones: carrot flowers and black garlic, white strawberries and banana ketchup. There are so many kinds of pasta, chips and chocolate. You’ll learn what it takes to become a sushi master, why we call speeches “toasts,” and about NASA’s famous space potatoes.  Both adventurous and picky eaters will learn how to make good decisions for our bodies and for the planet. Readers can learn to reduce food waste and packaging, and be sensitive to those with food allergies. And for the daring young cook, the book includes surprising recipes: vegan parmesan, homemade ketchup and zero-waste pesto. Developing a balanced diet starts with learning to recognize key foods and understanding where they come from. Rather than stigmatizing certain foods, Our Big Table celebrates what people love to eat and inspires us to be creative with our choices. So let’s welcome all the tastes of nature to our dinner table!