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Get Well Wishes edited by June Cotner
#UM2562 Paperback, 146 pages; 2015 $16.95
Our way is not soft grass,/it’s a mountain path
with lots of rocks./But it goes upwards,
forward, toward the sun. —Ruth Westheimer
“Feel better soon!” may be appropriate for a friend battling a head cold,
but when those we care about are facing the trials of long-term illness
or injury, it can be tough to find the right words. That’s why we love
this slender anthology of “prayers and poems for comfort and healing,”
a thoughtfully curated collection of scripture, poetry, and prose. For
while words may not heal the body, they can go a long way toward healing the soul. (KG)
A History of Medicine in 50 Objects by Gill Paul
#UM2592 Hardcover, 224 pages; 2016 $29.95
From trepanned skulls of the Neolithic period; to ancient medical
texts of Egypt, India, China, and Rome; and all the way to modern-
day thought-controlled prosthetics, A History of Medicine in
50 Objects is a fascinating visual excursion through humanity’s
understanding of illness, nature, and the human body. Though
most civilizations blamed spirits for a host of ailments for centuries
(or even millennia), early doctors occasionally hit on a successful
treatment, even if they misattributed spiritual or mystical properties
to a purely scientific solution. Explore the intriguing, inspiring, or
sometimes downright barbaric practices of mankind throughout the
ages—and you’ll never look at medicine the same way again! (SM)
Members’ Price $25.46
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Hunter Satchel
#UM1302 $149.95
Wherever your adventures take you, you’ll look every
inch the intrepid—and stylish!—explorer when you
carry our handsome spice-brown Hunter Satchel .
Made of 100% cotton waxed canvas, which originated
in 1920s Scotland and is renowned for its durability
and waterproof qualities, the lightweight 10½"x2¾"x12"
cross-body bag is the perfect size for carting around
your wallet, reading glasses, book, small water bottle,
and any other daily essentials. Handcrafted in the U.S.A.
by artisans who source their materials from antique
fabrics and other salvaged goods, the bag features an
adjustable leather strap and flap fastener created from
World War II–era gun slings. This high-quality satchel is
sure to become a treasured keepsake, an everyday staple
that only gets better with age!
Downsizing the Family Home by Marni Jameson
#UL1252 Paperback, 237 pages; 2015 $16.95
All across the country, the groans are getting louder as the adult
children of aging parents, and often the parents themselves,
look at a lifetime of accumulations and cry: “What am I going
to do with all this stuff?”
Sound familiar? Don’t worry, Marni Jameson feels your distress, and
she knows how to help! In Downsizing the Family Home, Jameson
chronicles her own efforts to clear out her childhood home when her
parents were transitioning to assisted living. Filled with wise advice
about what to keep and what to let go, tips from experts, and loads of
empathy and good humor, this guide to positively dealing with an overwhelming amount of
treasured belongings (plus other stuff) is itself a small and valuable treasure! (CH)
Members’ Price $14.41
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Members’ Price $14.41
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