Books with author JK Woodward

“Woodward seeks news rather desperately from outer space—and finds it in that huge vacancy, the human heart.”—Jorie Graham Short, energetic, interlinked poems describe the daily and sometimes surprisingly routine nature of grief. Relying on youthful sincerity rather than nostalgic rumination, this 2005 Verse Prize winner is a sweet, sharp, and honest elegy.

No dog? No problem! With this book, AI, and a free app, you can say hello to your new virtual puppy friend. It’s puppy time! Bursting with the cutest doggie photos imaginable, this unique pet care book + app provides all the info you need on how to train a new puppy and keep it in tip-top condition. Plus, it includes 13 interactive experiences: just download your free app, point your phone or tablet’s camera at the book, and say hello to your individually created Fido. You can name it, feed it, play with it, choose the latest accessories, and even snap photos of your favorite moments!

Explore astonishing landscapes teeming with giant insects, dinosaurs, and giant mammals, and see the extraordinary creatures that lived in ancient seas to discover life from ancient creatures to early humans.In a series of stunning panoramic illustrations, this ebook tells the story of life on Earth, from its earliest origins to the present day. The amazing story of life's evolution begins in vast oceans and swamp forests and is shaken by dramatic extinctions caused by ice, violent volcanic eruptions, and meteor impacts.Life Through Time explores geological time and the origins of species that still exist today in early fish, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals. It takes readers up to the appearance of our first human ancestors around 6 million years ago, the evolution of hunter-gathering Homo sapiens in the Ice Age, Stone Age farmers, the earliest civilization in Mesopotamia, the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the natural world, and people living with nature in the modern world.Open the ebook and let the 4-billion-year journey begin!

For every young horse fan and any child who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes this illustrated guide to the amazing world of horses. From wild horses, black stallions and zebras, to Working Horses like the Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and to the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Missouri Fox Trotter and other show horses — learn about the history, from how horses evolved and were domesticated, to the world of working horses in the nineteenth century, to the Spanish Riding School's stunning snowy white stallions. Feature spreads provide details covering topics as diverse as famous horses in literature, heroic horses in battle, and stunt horses in Western movies. Breed profiles help identify readers favorite types of horses, as well as a valuable introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons — making this an all-in-one, go-to companion for every horse lover.

For every young horse fan who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes Horses: The Ultimate Treasury. From wild horses and zebras to working horses like the Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and the American Saddlebred, Hackney, and Missouri Fox Trotter, learn about horses from around the world and throughout history. Discover how horses evolved and were domesticated, read about the world of working horses in the nineteenth century, and meet the Spanish Riding School's snowy white stallions. Feature spreads provide details covering topics as diverse as famous horses in literature, heroic horses in battle, and stunt horses in Western movies. Breed profiles help identify readers' favorite types of horses, as well as a valuable introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons. Horses: The Ultimate Treasury an all-in-one, go-to companion for every horse lover.

This relevant series highlights the endangered animals of the world, making readers aware of just how many species are at risk of extinction. Each volume begins with a general introduction followed by up-to-date information about the type of animal, where it can be found, characteristics of breeding and family life as well as social interactions, how many are left and why they are endangered or threatened. The books then address what is being done to help the animal survive and what the future holds for it.

What’s cuter than a cuddly kitten who can’t wait to meet you? The My Cutest Kitten book + app lets you take care of your very own augmented reality kitten . . . and teaches you how to look after a real pet, too! With the unique My Cutest Kitten care book + app, you’ll learn everything you need to know about keeping a new cat in tip-top condition. The pages are bursting with the most adorable photos imaginable, and there are 13 special interactive experiences. Download the free app, point your phone or tablet’s camera at the book . . . and say hello to your new virtual friend! You can name your kitten, feed it, play with it, make it purr, choose the latest accessories, and even capture pictures of your favorite moments!

A charming read-aloud picture book, based on the yoga technique of deep belly breathing as a way of calming mind and body. Seven wild little monkeys are rattling around in the subject's head. But utilizing the advice of a yoga to breathe deeply, one by one the troublesome monkey-thoughts disappear. Seven Little Monkeys is a perfect read-aloud bedtime story book for children.

A photographic feast serves up imagery and information about all things planet Earth: from its place in the solar system, to what it's made of, to what grows in it and on it, to what hovers above it. Following on the incredible success of One Million Things: A Visual Dictionary, this spectacular book features dynamic photographic spreads that beautifully showcase the rocks, minerals, streams, oceans, layers, clouds, ancient sediments, and brand-new islands that make up our planet. There are millions of things to learn about Planet Earth!