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The Front Steps Project(TM) is a fundraising endeavor created to bring communities together and help those suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and this book will be a heartwarming keepsake of togetherness depicting an unprecedented time in our country. Community residents commission participating photographers to take a portrait of themselves and their loved ones on their front steps-or porch, driveway, stoop, or other outdoor location. The sessions are a time to bring people together when they feel isolated and the residents receive a portrait that memorializes their time of social distancing. Then, the proceeds from the photo session are donated by the photographers to local community groups. Includes photos of COVID Pandemic heroes Doctor Dara Kass (44.7k Twitter followers), Doctor Craig Spencer (136k Twitter followers) and others who will share news of the book.Authors' efforts have been covered by numerous major national media sources this spring. Through The Front Steps Project's Instagram account, photographers across the United States-and even the globe-have been inspired to start their own programs in their communities. As of May 9, 2020, more than 450 photographers have voluntarily replicated #TheFrontStepsProject, raising over $1,500,000 for local food pantries, hospitals, animal shelters and more. West Margin Press will donate a portion of their profits to The United Way and its own efforts to help people impacted by this pandemic. Communities represented in the book: AK: Fairbanks AR: Bella Vista CA: Alameda, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Greenbrae, Huntington Beach, Kentfield, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Rancho Palos Verdes, Ross, San Diego, San Rafael, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Torrance, Ventura CO: Boulder CT: Berlin, Darien, Madison, New Canaan, Old Greenwich, Pomfret, Putnam, Suffield , West Hartford, Wilton, Windsor FL: Miami, Santa Rosa Beach, Tampa GA: Atlanta, Milton HI: Honolulu, Kailua IA: Waterloo, Waukee ID: Boise, Driggs, Victor IL: Oak Park , River Forest, Waterloo IN: Fort Wayne, Kendallville, Speedway, Westfield KS: Lawrence KY: Louisville LA: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Mandeville, New Orleans, Port Allen, St. Francisville MA: Amherst, Boston, Cohasset, Duxbury, Georgetown, Hamilton, Hull, Lincoln, Medford, Methuen, Milton, Needham, New Bedford , North Andover, Pelham, Rockland, Somerville, South End Boston, South Hamilton, Wellesley, West Roxbury MD: Annapolis, Bethesda, Crofton, Owings Mills ME: Kennebunkport , Yarmouth MI: Bath, Brighton MN: Burnsville, Edina, Minnetonka, New Ulm, Woodbury MO: Brentwood, St. Louis MS: Biloxi, Corinth, Long Beach MT: Butte NC: Cary, Huntersville, Mooresville NE: Gordon NH: Dover, Somersworth NJ: Allendale, Edison, Glen Rock, Hoboken, Jersey City, Leonia, Middlesex, Middletown, Ridgewood, South Amboy, Union City NM: Albuquerque, Aztec, Santa Fe NY: Bethpage, Brooklyn, Chappaqua, Fairport, Hampton Bays, Harlem, Jamesville, Lido Beach, New Rochelle, Pelham, Scarsdale OH: Columbus OK: Chattanooga, Faxon OR: Beaverton, Bend, Portland, Redmond PA: Mechanicsburg, Nazareth RI: Exeter, Johnson, South Kingstown SC: Daniel Island SD: TulareTN: Chattanooga TX: Austin, Buda, Cedar Park, Forney, Grapevine, Heath, Leander, Lockhart, Pearland, Spring, Trophy Club, Westlake UT: Park City VA: Arlington, Chesapeake, Stafford VT: Fairfield WA: Seattle WI: Milwaukee WV: Charles Town WY: Alta CAN Alberta: Calgary, Dewinton, Red DeerCAN British Columbia: Kamloops, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, VancouverCAN Manitoba: East Braintree, Oakbank, Stonewall, WinnipegCAN Ontario: Caledon, Calgary, Etobicoke, Oakville, Toronto, WellandCAN Quebec: Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Montreal, Pointe-Claire Australia: Melbourne, SydneyIreland: DublinJamaica: Kingston, Portland Netherlands: LochemNew Zealand: TaurangaScotland: InnerleithenSouth Africa: Cape Town, PretoriaSwitzerland: Bernex, Borex, LeMont, Morges

Persisting, timely and significant subject matter, especially because of rising student debt.Thought-provoking content that normalizes the defeating and embarrassing feeling of being in debt and empowers individuals to look toward the future.Demonstrates how widespread and geographically diverse the burden of debt resides in this cross-section of ordinary Americans from all walks of life, indiscriminate of education and background."The number 99 is symbolic in reference to the political slogan "We are the 99%", coined by the Occupy Wall Street movement. The phrase directly refers to the income and wealth inequality in the United States with the main concentration of wealth being among the top earning 1%.Appeals to the serious photography book collector as well as enthusiasts of books dealing with politics and sociology, specifically class issues highlighting income inequality in America.Foreword is written by Astra Taylor, a prominent writer, filmmaker, and activist whose topic soften include politics and personal debt. Her most recent film is What is Democracy.Publication date is purposely timed to coincide with the 2020 presidential election--the book will be launch 1 week prior to election day.Talented, well-connected author/photographer/film artist has been featured in: Politico Mag; Yale Radio Interview; Museum of Non-Visible Art; Fusion; Washington Post; Slate Mag; Fast Co Design; Huffington Post.99 portraits across America in: California, Oregon, Michigan, Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Maryland, DC and Colorado. Shows how widespread and geographically diverse the burden of debt resides, and the economic reality for most Americans today.Planned publisher donation and backmatter to include information on action and helpful websites.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens depicts Ebenezer Scrooge¿s long night of visitations by the spirits of Christmas. This Holiday classic transcends its seasonal status by offering all the eerie chills of a ghost story and balancing them with a heartfelt vision of compassion, redemption, and a life well lived.

Set in London at the turn of the 18th century, The Dashwood family is on the crux of financial ruin after the untimely death of the patriarch. Forced to pack up their belongings and relinquish their comfortable lifestyle, Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters, move in with their distant relatives the Middeltons, at Barton Park. There, they must each adapt to a new, more sensible way of life.Sense and Sensibility is a story teeming with gossip, lies, betrayal and love. As comes with the responsibility of adulthood, Marianne and Elinor Dashwood must both find suitors, or their prospects for a happy life will most certainly be diminished. Needing to stay with their estranged family in their home, the new dynamics of the household are anything but conventional. Elinor, the more judicious of the two sisters, understands the perils of what's to come should she not find a husband. But Marianne has a different agenda. Believing firmly in the power of love, Marianne holds out hope that when she does marry, it won't only be for financial securityIn Jane Austen's first novel, the Dashwood sisters quickly learn that love requires a balance of both head and heart, and that the commitment of marriage is one that requires a mature sensibility. With an eye-catching new cover, and a cleanly typeset manuscript, this edition of Sense and Sensibility is both modern, and readable.

The Call of The Wild, is a powerful short story written about the journey to discover one¿s primitive instincts. Told through the perspective of Buck, a loving St. Bernard mix turned wild Alaskan pack dog, Jack London¿s adventure-packed novel will leave readers drawn into the wild.

When a wicked tornado hits a small town in Kansas, Dorothy and her little dog Toto wake up, not in the comfort of their own home, but in a magical land called Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by Frank L. Baum, has become one of the most well-known American stories of our time, inspiring its many readers that there is indeed, ¿no place like home.¿

The Heart of Darkness is a powerful examination of the savage nature of western imperialism in the late 1890s. With stunning relevance to the politics and tribulations of today's society, Joseph Conrad's celebrated novel is just as important today as when it was initially published.The story follows a young man named Charles Marlow. Soon after Marlow joins the Company as captain of a riverboat for a Belgian group organized to trade with the Congo, he uncovers is a fate worse than any life he could have imagined in London. Throughout the journey, Captain Marlow cannot turn away from the stark injustices and atrocious crimes being committed by the company he works for. Reflecting many of the experiences Conrad himself endured, The Heart of Darkness spares no mercy when retelling the many atrocities committed by imperial commanders; because of this, the story has long been considered required reading for all those seeking to better understand the true nature of colonialism. Told from the gaze of an employee privy to the conquest of the colonialist venture, Marlow's experiences are considered exemplary of the brutal nature of human exploitation. 

Little Women is the triumphant novel by Louisa May Alcott that has inspired nearly all who've read it. The inspiration for several major motion pictures, miniseries, plays, and more, discover the fantastical adventures set about by the memorable March sisters the world has come to love.Little Women tells the story of the four March sisters as they establish themselves through the various circumstances that life throws their way. There is Margaret "Meg" March, the eldest and commonly referred to as the most beautiful sister; Josephine "Jo" March, the main character of the story as well as the most strong and willful of the four; Elizabeth "Beth" March, the quiet and musical sister; and finally Amy, the youngest and most artistic. Growing up in a modest household, the priority for the March sisters was always to behave; the sisters were told to be kind and give back and to cast aside their own desires for the betterment of others. As the girls grow up however, each of the sisters discover that life doesn't always play by the rules, and sometimes, it just might be better to break them. It's no wonder Little Women is as celebrated today as it was in the 19th century; it is a powerful literary reminder that gender is not what counts when it comes to making a difference in the world.

The Art of War is the collection of leadership and military strategies composed by the esteemed Chinese general, Sun Tzu. Divided into 13 distinct chapters, each category gives clarity and voice to varying subjects pertaining to the intricacies of war and wartime strategy.Having inspired generations of readers, The Art of War continues to be perceived as a kind of spiritual lighthouse for all those seeking sage leadership advice. Though Sun Tzu's expertise was considered to be professing wartime strategy, the principals enumerated within the text extend far beyond the logistics of a battlefield. Having lived during the Warring States Period, Sun Tzu understood conflict and political strife. Sun Tzu, using the culmination of decades worth of knowledge inspired generations of leaders with his words. His insight was not wasted on the bloodshed of lives lost in battle, yet it was composed into beautifully succinct proverbs and adages that make up the whole of The Art of War. Perhaps his most well-known axiom is, "Know the enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat." With proverbs as popular as the one above, the entirety of his work is composed of this level of insight. As pertinent as it was when it was written over 2,000 year ago, The Art of War is a true work of philosophical mastery.

"A creative travel guide and journal to the city of Seattle, Washington, filled with historical tidbits and information as well as journal and art prompts"--

Hybrid of guide book (includes history and facts) + travel journal (space for watercolor scenes and diary style entries) + creative inspiration (spontaneous and entertaining ideas like: photograph a series of only orange objects.)Excellent gift that engages the user in order to get the most out of their travels and record their trip for future memory sharing.Promotes offscreen time for travelers of all ages. Author travels widely accompanied by her children and uses these ideas to inspire family participation.Packed with ideas to spark "play" including: storytelling ideas; art supply lists; food tips; scavenger hunt clues; photo opportunity notations; creative writing prompts; and more. Also ideal for tourism companies, educators, and shops in destinations in the book.Author is travel guru and energetic and inspiring author/artist who teaches workshops in journaling and "sketchbook school" sessions, so she knows what resonates with the public.San Francisco receives 25.8 million visitors per year with top visitor numbers are from CA, DC, NY, Mexico, China, UK, Canada, Germany. (San Francisco Travel.)

Author cooks, styles and photographs food in her natural-light studio and documents food & travel on location.UNESCO designated Tucson as the first capitol of gastronomy.Edited and designed by former Williams Sonoma cookbook developers, this will be gifty and luxe produced.Her popular food photography and recipe blog "Jackie's Happy Plate", showcases her culinary adventures as a Midwesterner transplanted to the Sonoran Desert.She is especially interested in the emotional, psychological and spiritual relationship that people have with food and drink. Food lends itself to vast symbolism and interpretation and she loves the rituals surrounding it.She has been featured in articles for Reader's Digest, CNN, Good Morning America, The New York Times & NPR. Her food blog, Jackie's Happy Plate has been featured in numerous online publications including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Glamour, Better Homes and Gardens, MSN, Brit + Co. and Buzzfeed Food.Well-connected, her photography clients include: Random House, Knopf, Simon & Schuster, The Globe Pequot Press, Quirk Books, Sterling Publishing, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Arizona Tourism, Loews Hotels, NBC/Universal, Epicurious.com, AARP Magazine and The U.S. White House. Her book project, Angry Birds; Bad Piggies' Egg Recipes, won "Best First Cookbook in the World" at the 2011 Gourmand Cookbook Awards. The app, released in October, 2012, which she photographed and edited, is the best-selling cookbook app in the USA, China and numerous other countries.She is the recipient of numerous awards from American Photography, The Photographer's Master Cup, ASMP and the International Photography Awards (Lucie's).

To celebrate twenty-five years of promoting literacy in Oregon, SMART Reading partnered with Portland-based Graphic Arts Books to publish a unique collection of twenty-five read-aloud stories for children, written and illustrated by Oregon authors and artists.

With LEGO (R) creations targeted for children as young as five, this colorful, interactive series features mom-tested step-by-step instructions for farm animals and equipment, including cows, chickens, barns, tractors, and more.