Washoe County Library System

"Ten years ago, Martinus Evans got some stern advice from his doctor: "Lose weight or die." First defensive, but then defiant, Evans vowed that day to run a marathon, though his doctor thought he was crazy. Since then, Evans has run eight marathons and hundreds of other distances in his 300-something body, created his own devoted running community, and has been featured on the cover of Runner's World. This book is a blueprint for those who may not...

The high quality of traditional bookbinding is renowned, and while apprenticeships are difficult to come by today, this step-by-step guide by expert hand-binders is the next best thing. Teaching you valuable beginning and intermediate level skills, usingtheir trademark hands-on approach, the Hollanders explain the basics of the craft, then guide you through five projects. Detailed instructions and photos help you to success. You'll master the pamphlet...

"Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, the workplace, and even the grocery store, a constant news cycle highlighting Latine trauma, and a general lack of resources for women of color, it's tough to be a Latina woman and prioritize your wellness,both physically and mentally. With Self-Care for Latinas, you'll find 150 exercises to radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you're...

Plant-based medicines offer many healing possibilities for the body, mind, and spirit. In this holistic guide, naturopath J. J. Pursell provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to medicinal plants, explaining how they work and how to use them safely. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary includes advice on growing and foraging for healing plants and recommendations for plant-based formulations...

"Are you ready for anything? Join Lonely Planet Kids to learn practical skills for intense situations. This handy little guide is packed full of tips and tricks on how to survive in the woods, mountains, deserts, and even in the city"-- "Are you ready for anything? Join Lonely Planet Kids to learn practical skills for intense situations. This handy little guide is packed full of tips and tricks on how to survive in the woods, mountains, deserts,...

The author presents his spin on the wooden box with a collection of stylish boxes to make with your trusty bandsaw. "No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box. Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking...

"The Practical Geologist traces the impact of geology on the first toolmakers in their trek toward civilization and details how understanding geology allowed for advances in agriculture, construction, weaponry, and the arts. Using full-color pictures, tables, diagrams, and simple language, The Practical Geologist covers the basics of geology and applies them directly to everyday situations, serving as a practical guide to co-existing in the physical...

"Enrich your home with stunning, homemade dyes and prints! Learn to Dye & Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-Dye, and Sun Printing, and more is the ultimate beginner-friendly guide that will show you everything you need to accomplish a variety of fabric manipulation techniques using natural and easy-to-find materials. With clear guidance on sun printing, veggie printing, shibori, woodblock printing, cyanotype, tie-dyeing, and flower pounding, each technique...

''The Self Sufficient Life and How to Live It is the only book that teaches all the skills needed to live independently in harmony with the land harnessing natural forms of energy, raising crops and keeping livestock, preserving foodstuffs, making beer and wine, basketry, carpentry, weaving, and much more. Our 2003 edition included 150 new full-color illustrations and a special section in which John Seymour, the father of the back to basics movement,...

This must-have field guide to the creepy, crawly creatures known as "mobs" in Minecraft explores their habitats, diet and behaviors to help readers prepare for the dangers these mobs could pose to them. "It’s time for adventure! Discover all there is to know about every mob in Minecraft in the official Mobspotter’s Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to the Mobs of Minecraft. You’ll meet seven expert guides, who are full of stories of their fun...