Treacle Walker
An introspective young boy, Joseph Coppock squints at the world with his lazy eye. Living alone in an old house, he reads comics, collects birds' eggs and plays with his marbles. When, one day, a rag-and-bone man called Treacle Walker appears, exchanging an empty jar of a cure-all medicine and a donkey stone for a pair of Joseph's pyjamas and a lamb's shoulder blade, a mysterious friendship develops between them. A fusion of myth, magic and the stories we make for ourselves, Treacle Walker is an extraordinary novel from one of our greatest living writers.
A Year of Zen: A 52-Week Guided Journal
Reflect, meditate, and explore through a full year of Zen journaling--the perfect holiday gift for anyone who deserves some peace Each day is a fresh start--it can be loaded with stress or decorated with moments of calm and clarity. This holiday season, give someone a wondrous journey through the self with this guided journal from Zen priest and teacher Bonnie Myotai Treace. Her wise, thought-provoking prompts will lead beginners and experienced practitioners alike through the seasons, filling the blank spaces with peaceful self-exploration and reflection every week for one year. This journal offers insightful and creative prompts like: * Reverence--Zen artists tend to be very reverential toward the tools of their trade. Describe your pen, brush, musical instrument, etc., with the deep, precise attention that reflects that reverence. * Being a Curious Being--What if you could become more curious and impartial toward your thoughts instead of being so easily persuaded by them? Write a
