Stepping Stones is a first-person narrative of one family’s raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the persevering and progressive self-development it provoked. From the distinct advantage of countless wayfinding steps more than twenty years in the making, Tim and Carol Herd and their grown son recount their initial ignorance and vulnerability to emerge as an inspirational example of perseverance, growth and success.
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Explore the fascinating history of maple sugaring in this informative guide to all things syrup. From the tap on the tree to the pancakes on your plate, Tim Herd explains every nuanced step of the sugaring process. Learn to identify different kinds of maple trees and tap the maples in your backyard. Herd also includes tempting recipes that use syrup in some old-fashioned treats.
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A magical, illustrated tour of nature’s wondrous, almost supernatural skyscapes, Kaleidoscope Sky reveals the beauty and the science behind Earth’s rarest, most unusual celestial phenomena, including auroras, halos, mirages, arcs, even moonbows. Tim Herd provides tips on the best ways to predict, locate, and observe these fascinating phenomena.
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Meteorology explores the earth’s weather and attempts to explain the various phenomena associated with it. Careful observation can reveal clues to the workings of weather: Why does the rain fall? What causes the wind to blow? How does a cloud form? Discover Nature in the Weather answers these questions, providing a practical and entertaining guide to understanding the behavior of the sky. It also offers hands-on experiments using common household items.
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