Books published by publisher Herron Press

First published in 1885, "The Purple Land" is a novel by Argentinian naturalist and author William Henry Hudson. It tells the story of a young Englishman called Richard Lamb who elopes with a teenage Argentinian girl to Uruguay. Once there, Lamb sets off to find work, but instead finds himself at the centre of an epic adventure. This exciting and beautifully-written page-turner is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Hudson's wonderful work, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922) was an Argentinian naturalist, author, and ornithologist. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and is best known for his novel "Green Mansions" (1904). Other notable works include "A Crystal Age" (1887) and "Far Away and Long Ago" (1918), which has since been adapted into a film. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Children today are engaged in a fast-paced, media driven, competitive society that can lead to increased stress and stress-related problems such as anxiety and depression. Mindfulness is a way to deal with this stress and can help children calm themselves and focus their attention. Children are wholly capable of embracing these concepts when presented in a straightforward appealing fashion that speaks directly to them. Mind Bubbles presents an easy way for young children to work with their breath while noting thoughts and feelings passing and popping like bubbles. The book is a clear, concise, and secular explanation of mindfulness that children ages 4-8 will understand and want to try for themselves. It may be read by or to young children and includes a guided mindful breathing script for teachers and parents to read so everyone can practice their new skills.

Heart Bubbles: Exploring compassion with kids is a guidebook to compassion for young children. It teaches kids that compassion is a natural human response to others who are in distress. More than that, it teaches about self-compassion. Compassion for others is rooted in compassion for oneself. Self-compassion involves self-kindness, mindful awareness, and a sense of connection to others. While these abilities come instinctively to kids, they tend to unlearn self-compassion as they age. Cultivating self-compassion helps children maintain these skills as they grow and see their own value and place in connection with the greater world. Mindful self-compassion teaches heartfulness—a kind connected presence—which leads to genuine care for self as well as others and supports emotional well being and resilience. Dr. Krantz's previous book Mind Bubbles: Exploring mindfulness with kids used bubble imagery to explain mindfulness. Heart Bubbles uses bubble imagery once again to explain compassion and offers practices that can elicit a felt sense of self-compassion. Additionally, a guided heartfulness practice is offered at the end of the book, which can enhance feelings of compassion for self and others. If children can learn these practices when young, they can practice them for a lifetime.

This book contains Harold Bell Wright’s 1910 short story “The Uncrowned King”. It is a beautiful allegory about life, religion, and how we perceive it all. This fantastic volume would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and constitutes a must-read for fans of Wright’s work. Contents include: “The Pilgrim and his Pilgrimage”, “The Voice of the Waves”, “The Voice of the Evening Wind”, “The Voice of the Night”, and “The Voice of the New Day”. Harold Bell Wright (1872–1944) was an American author, widely considered to have been the first American to sell more than a million copies of a book - and the first to make over a million dollars from writing fiction. Many antiquarian texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Heart Bubbles: Exploring compassion with kids is a guidebook to compassion for young children. It teaches kids that compassion is a natural human response to others who are in distress. More than that, it teaches about self-compassion. Compassion for others is rooted in compassion for oneself.Self-compassion involves self-kindness, mindful awareness, and a sense of connection to others. While these abilities come instinctively to kids, they tend to unlearn self-compassion as they age. Cultivating self-compassion helps children maintain these skills as they grow and see their own value and place in connection with the greater world. Mindful self-compassion teaches heartfulness—a kind connected presence—which leads to genuine care for self as well as others and supports emotional well being and resilience.Dr. Krantz's previous book Mind Bubbles: Exploring mindfulness with kids used bubble imagery to explain mindfulness. Heart Bubbles uses bubble imagery once again to explain compassion and offers practices that can elicit a felt sense of self-compassion. Additionally, a guided heartfulness practice is offered at the end of the book, which can enhance feelings of compassion for self and others. If children can learn these practices when young, they can practice them for a lifetime.

Children today are engaged in a fast-paced, media driven, competitive society that can lead to increased stress and stress-related problems such as anxiety and depression. Mindfulness is a way to deal with this stress and can help children calm themselves and focus their attention. Children are wholly capable of embracing these concepts when presented in a straightforward appealing fashion that speaks directly to them.Mind Bubbles presents an easy way for young children to work with their breath while noting thoughts and feelings passing and popping like bubbles. The book is a clear, concise, and secular explanation of mindfulness that children ages 4-8 will understand and want to try for themselves. It may be read by or to young children and includes a guided mindful breathing script for teachers and parents to read so everyone can practice their new skills.

Grief is a part of life for everyone—including children. Over time we all experience change and loss of one kind or another. It might be the death of a loved one or pet, or it might be the loss of a friend or beloved teacher who has moved. The difficult thoughts and feelings that often arise in response to change can be confusing and overwhelming. Bubble Trouble: Using mindfulness to help kids with grief offers practical tools using mindfulness and bubble imagery to help kids work with grief. These tools can help empower kids ages 4 to 8 to understand their thoughts and emotions as normal and manageable.

Lives Of The Hunted, Containing A True Account Of The Doings Of Five Quadrupeds & Three Birds, And In Elucidation Of The Same, Over 200 Drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Children today are engaged in a fast paced media driven competitive society that can lead to increased stress and stress-related problems such as anxiety and depression. Mindfulness is a way to deal with this stress and can help children calm themselves and focus their attention. Children are wholly capable of embracing these concepts when presented in a straightforward engaging fashion that speaks directly to them. Mind Bubbles presents an easy way for young children to engage with their breath while noting thoughts and feelings passing and popping like bubbles. The book is a clear, concise, and secular explanation of mindfulness that children ages 4-8 will understand and want to try for themselves. It may be read by or to young children and includes a guided mindful breathing script for teachers and parents to read so everyone can practice their new skills.

The Boy Who Learned Upside Down is the story of a real boy who turned I can't! into I can! and Shadow, the dog who loved him. School was hard for Alex. He had learning challenges that turned reading into an endless chase after runaway words and made it difficult to pay attention, focus, and follow directions-as if he was learning upside down.? Christy Scattarella, the author, had no idea what her young son was going through. She knew Alex had learning disabilities, but she didn't realize how hard school was for him or how discouraged he had become. Then one day Alex (aided by his mischievous mutt, Shadow) confided in his mom, and together they set out to make school more rewarding for him and for other children who were struggling. Christy started a program that Alex named after his dog. The Shadow Project launched in Portland, Oregon as a tiny mom 'n pup operation in Alex's special education classroom.?Today, The Shadow Project has teamed with teachers to help more than 6,500 boys and girls recognize themselves s capable, courageous and able to learn. Christy is the nonprofit's executive director. Alex is a college graduate. The Boy Who Learned Upside Down is based on Alex's real-life journey. The book shows that what causes a child (or an adult) shame might be the source of his or her greatest gift. Because Alex learns upside down, he sees things other people miss. Artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs who once wondered What's wrong with me? have gone on to change the world. The Shadow Project has been studied by The Harvard Business School Association of Oregon, which found the program instills critical attributes that lead to life success for children with learning challenges.

Sleep difficulties can be frustrating for both children and adults and can adversely affect health, emotions, memory, and the ability to function. Sleep Bubbles: Using mindfulness to help kids sleep offers practical tools using mindfulness and bubble imagery to help kids sleep. These tools can empower kids ages 4 to 8 to take control of bedtime and inspire positive change.

Isabel and Zita Alvarez are feather tongues—ever since they can remember they've spoken the language of crows. But when their crow sentinel disappears on a mission to save the last whooping cranes, the twelve-year old twins know they've got to set out across a wilderness to aid him in his quest. They're soon swept into a society of crows who have long been expecting them through crow legend. The league must stop a pair of physicists who plan to harvest the energy of endangered species as they go extinct. Their goal is to stop the influx of migrants fleeing into the world's last wilderness. The League of Crows can only stop them if the girls can discover the truth of their own crow natures: Zita must learn the power of her old wooden flute while Isabel must overcome a physical disability to spread her wings.