Books with author Heather Ross

A fun, gifty guide to growing and caring for the top 50 houseplants! Houseplants are more popular than ever: as expert writer and gardening enthusiast Heather Rodino notes, “plants have demonstrated therapeutic value, clean the air, and are an affordable way of decorating, adding beauty to your home, and making even the smallest rented space feel like your own.” She offers a lighthearted, colorfully illustrated overview of caring for your indoor garden, profiling 50 of the most popular houseplants, from the Boston fern and the fiddle-leaf fig to the moth orchid. Her accessible advice on handling pests and diseases, troubleshooting problems, and assessing your growing conditions, will give novices the confidence they need to begin nurturing their own collection. Tips and list detail everything from which plants are pet-friendly to the top five plants for frequent travelers.

Much of Heather Ross’s creative work has been inspired by her being born into an eccentric family of artists and idealists in a rural corner of Vermont during the 1970s. According to Heather, that environment was defined by stunning natural beauty, creative and innovative living, and daily lessons in self-reliance. It also included equal parts of general dysfunction, a self-imposed but nearly inescapable poverty, and little exposure to basic life skills. When, as a twenty-something, Heather complained to her mother about a long list of things she had missed out on and that had compromised her chance of ever leading a “normal” life (immunizations, a healthy respect for authority), her mother waved a hand and replied, “Well, you should thank me, because you have a lot of good stories instead.” How to Catch a Frog is a collection of those stories, plus others that show Ross's eventual route to success as an artist, entrepreneur, and mother, all animated by Ross’s delightful illustrations and how-to instructions.

A fun, gifty guide to growing and caring for the top 50 houseplants! Houseplants are more popular than ever: as expert writer and gardening enthusiast Heather Rodino notes, “plants have demonstrated therapeutic value, clean the air, and are an affordable way of decorating, adding beauty to your home, and making even the smallest rented space feel like your own.” She offers a lighthearted, colorfully illustrated overview of caring for your indoor garden, profiling 50 of the most popular houseplants, from the Boston fern and the fiddle-leaf fig to the moth orchid. Her accessible advice on handling pests and diseases, troubleshooting problems, and assessing your growing conditions, will give novices the confidence they need to begin nurturing their own collection. Tips and list detail everything from which plants are pet-friendly to the top five plants for frequent travelers.

Eat a take-out meal, buy a pair of shoes, or read a newspaper, and you’re soon faced with a bewildering amount of garbage. The United States is the planet’s number-one producer of trash. Each American throws out 4.5 pounds daily. But garbage is also a global problem; the Pacific Ocean is today six times more abundant with plastic waste than zooplankton. How did we end up with this much rubbish, and where does it all go? Journalist and filmmaker Heather Rogers answers these questions by taking readers on a grisly, oddly fascinating tour through the underworld of garbage. Said to “read like a thriller” (Library Journal), Gone Tomorrow excavates the history of rubbish handling from the 1800s to the present, pinpointing the roots of today’s waste-addicted society. With a “lively authorial voice” (New York Press), Rogers draws connections between modern industrial production, consumer culture, and our throwaway lifestyle. She also investigates controversial topics like the politics of recycling and the export of trash to poor countries, while offering a potent argument for change.

A sweeping adventure that's equal parts romance and thriller, K.T. Tomb's latest novel takes the reader from the ruins of a lost civilization to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean. While on an archaeological dig in Knossos, Crete - Europe's oldest city - Chyna Stone and the Found History team come across a tantalizing clue to the location of a legendary treasure. The Minoan Mask, if unearthed, would not only solidify the team as world class archaeologists but also complete the most extensive collection of Minoan relics the world has ever seen. But when word of the priceless relic's location reaches the outside world, those with less than honorable intentions join the hunt. Soon, Chyna and her team are caught between the F.B.I. and an international racketeering ring-and on the run for their lives. But Chyna Stone is no ordinary archaeologist-she's an adventurer through and through-and she will do all she can to preserve history and to save the lives of those she cares most about... all while uncovering the true secret of the Minoan Mask.

“A galvanizing exposé” of America’s trash problem from plastic in the ocean to “wasteful packaging, bogus recycling, and flawed landfills and incinerators” (Booklist, starred review). Eat a take-out meal, buy a pair of shoes, or read a newspaper, and you’re soon faced with a bewildering amount of garbage. The United States is the planet’s number-one producer of trash. Each American throws out 4.5 pounds daily. But garbage is also a global problem. Today, the Pacific Ocean contains six times more plastic waste than zooplankton. How did we end up with this much rubbish, and where does it all go? Journalist and filmmaker Heather Rogers answers these questions by taking readers on a grisly and fascinating tour through the underworld of garbage. Gone Tomorrow excavates the history of rubbish handling from the nineteenth century to the present, pinpointing the roots of today’s waste-addicted society. With a “lively authorial voice,” Rogers draws connections between modern industrial production, consumer culture, and our throwaway lifestyle (New York Press). She also investigates the politics of recycling and the export of trash to poor countries, while offering a potent argument for change. “A clear-thinking and peppery writer, Rogers presents a galvanizing exposé of how we became the planet’s trash monsters. . . . [Gone Tomorrow] details everything that is wrong with today’s wasteful packaging, bogus recycling, and flawed landfills and incinerators. . . . Rogers exhibits black-belt precision.” —Booklist, starred review

What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder also commonly referred to as the manic depressive disorder, is a brain illness that is associated with abnormal mood swings, activity and energy levels as well as the ability of the affected person to perform normal daily activities. It can range from the lows of depression to the highs of obsession. As a result of the depression one may lose pleasure or interest in a lot of the activities and end up hopeless or sad. Whereas your mood may swing into obsession one may fell full of energy or euphoric. The symptoms of this condition are severe, and are quite different from the normal mood swings you undergo through from time to time. These symptoms may result to poor performance in the work place, poor performance in school, suicide or damage your relationship. However, it is important to note that bipolar disease can be treated and those suffering from it may regain their normal productive lives. This condition is very common in early adults and late teens. Although some people develop early signs during their childhood many develop its signs late in their life. Symptoms of bipolar disorder People suffering from this disorder often experience abnormal severe emotional states periodically. One may experience a joyful period for sometimes and later the mood may change to a depression or an obsession period. Another common symptom is the severe changes in activity, behavior, sleep or energy levels that are associate with the mood swings. If you suffer from this condition you may experience periods of hopelessness, loss on pleasure and interest in different activities including sex. Other behavioral changes that are common include irritability, restlessness, poor concentration, poor memory; thinking about death, problems sleeping and one is easily distracted. Test For Bipolar Disorder The first step during test is a physical examination conducted by talking to a doctor, it involves an interview as well as laboratory tests. This disorder cannot be identified through a brain scan or a mere blood test, however, these test are essential in ruling out other causing factors such as brain tumor or stroke. If bipolar disorder is not caused by other illnesses then the physician may conduct a mental health examination. The doctor checks on any bipolar disorder history in the patient's family line. The test has to be conclusive to avoid mistaking it for the common unipolar disorder which is a major depressive disorder where the affected don't experience obsession. Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder Currently there is no cure for this condition; however different treatments are administered to help those suffering from this condition to gain much better control of their mood changes as well as the related symptoms. Bipolar disorder is long term and recurrent therefore an efficient maintenance treatment plan should be used. This treatment plan involves psychotherapy and other medication is essential in preventing relapse as well as minimizing the severity of its symptoms. Since different people respond differently to medication then different medications may be used to treat this condition. Among these medications include mood stabilizers, lithium, valporic acid as well as other anticonvulsant medications.

Bipolar is a condition that wreaks havoc on those that it affects. If you suffer from Bipolar, chances are that your family suffers right with you. No matter if you are that family member trying to learn to cope or you are the person that has been diagnosed, there is hope out there. Although there is no cure for Bipolar, just yet, there are many ways in which you can improve your chances of living a long and happy life. The good news is that the process doesn't have to be difficult either. The ups and downs are what make the most problems for individuals. Being happy and go lucky one minute is wonderful but when it is followed by serious lows and depressed moods the next, there's even more to worry about. In this book, you will find a number of different scenarios that will help you to ultimately learn to cope with bipolar and all of these ups and downs. Through an understanding of your condition as well as help in dealing with the beneficial tools we will teach you, you will be able to improve the quality of life that you and your loved ones share.

Award-Winner in the Humor category of the 2018 International Book Awards!Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos in your life? Ever felt like running away because it was all too much? Wanted to hide in the closet for a moment's peace and quiet? You know what you need? Some good ole mom humor! If you need a break from the realities of this motherhood gig, wrap yourself up in the comfort of a book from someone who gets it. Heather chronicles real-life humiliation, embarrasses herself frequently, and shares the joys and heart-aches of helping her ADHD son find his place in the world while ensuring his brother doesn't get lost in his shadow. A successful day sometimes is simply managing to complete yoga class without passing gas. Just Tell Me I’m Pretty delivers real-life stories of a woman who embodies the modern day struggle to be perfect, told with humor, honesty, and unabashed candor. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll ponder why moms talk so much about poop... Grab your copy today - after all, it's the best book Heather's mom has ever read! Just Tell Me I’m Pretty chronicles everything in life from the humiliation of soiling oneself in IKEA (c’mon, haven’t we all done this at one point?), why one should always be mindful of their butt, to how to diet the right way. Heather shares the joys and heart-aches of helping her ADHD son find his find his place in a non-ADHD world, while ensuring his brother doesn’t get lost in his shadow. Just Tell Me I’m Pretty is not simply another parenting book about funny stuff kids have done – it’s a book on reality; good, bad, sticky, and pee-stained. Don't miss the laughs, the potty humor, the embarrassing moments, and the struggles with raising her ADHD son. Get your copy now.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos in your life? Ever felt like running away because it was all too much? Wanted to hide in the closet for a moment's peace and quiet? You know what you need? Some good ole mom humor! If you need a break from the realities of this motherhood gig, wrap yourself up in the comfort of a book from someone who gets it. Heather chronicles real-life humiliation, embarrasses herself frequently, and shares the joys and heart-aches of helping her ADHD son find his place in the world while ensuring his brother doesn't get lost in his shadow. A successful day sometimes is simply managing to complete yoga class without passing gas. Just Tell Me I’m Pretty delivers real-life stories of a woman who embodies the modern day struggle to be perfect, told with humor, honesty, and unabashed candor. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll ponder why moms talk so much about poop... Grab your copy today - after all, it's the best book Heather's mom has ever read!

Blank Squares Comic Book Starter * Color interior quote bubbles & one page of sample superheroes for inspiration! Are you an aspiring comic book creator, storyteller, artist? If you're anything like my son, you need this blank book! Filled with lots of large squares to help you create your next best selling comic book, plus a few quote bubbles and super hero images to spark more ideas! This book is 8.5 x 11 and 150 pages, all squares are the same size and printed on both sides of the paper. We suggest if you're using markers or pens to only use one side of the paper to prevent bleed through onto the other side. We hope you find this book helpful and look forward to hearing how you like it! Most of all, we hope you have fun!

Depression Self Help-7 Quick Techniques To Stop Depression Today Depression Self Help: 7 Quick Techniques to Stop Depression Today is a book that provides information to any person suffering from depression. Written by Heather Rose, the book contains support and help needed by a person to take control over their lives.From time to time, people will feel down due to one thing or the other. While these moments may go away after sometime, there are instances where it will take longer than usual. In such a case, the person may be suffering from depression. Fortunately, there are different ways for a person to get the help they need. The book will take the reader through the basics of depression, in order to for them to understand what they are going through. The reader will be informed about the definition of depression so that they can determine if they are really suffering from it.Depression is caused by a variety of causes, ranging from genetic, environmental and biological factors or interplay of these factors. The depression self help guide will highlight all of these factors to enable the reader find the main causes of their depression and how to deal with it. They will also learn of the different types of depression.For individuals who may be suffering from depression without their knowledge, Depression Self Help is a great book. It will highlight all the symptoms and signs of depression, allowing the readers to learn more about themselves and their condition. Once they have understood the basics of depression, the book will take them through the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. After building up about depression, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, the book will offer the reader the 7 steps to deal with the condition. Unlike most self help books on depression, this book is written in simple language, making it easy for them to understand the information therein.One of the top reasons to select this book is that it is suitable for any person suffering from depression or anyone who knows a person who is depressed. Readers can also find out that most cases of depression can be easily dealt with by some of the techniques in this book. It has helped quite a number of people who have felt better and are more productive after reading the book.With the information from this book, the reader will be in a position to take over their lives. The self help for depression guide gives the reader the strength and information to deal with the condition and how to treat themselves in order to live better.This book is becoming more popular because the alternative ways of how to self help depression is not only cost effective but also comes with zero side effects.Heather Rose has written a series of e-books dealing with health related problems in order to help people in an easy and cost effective manner.Heather Rose's Depression Self Help: 7 Quick Techniques to Stop Depression Today is available from Amazon, and buyers can find the information about depression and ways to effectively deal with it.