One of our [recent] favorites is Bruce Worden’s Homophones Visualized. It’s a pretty simple concept— the English language is a hot mess, and why do we have so many words that sound exactly the same?—and Worden makes it all laugh-out-loud funny and educational. Great stocking stuffer. Great bathroom reader. Great conversation starter. All in one. –A …
From Mountaineers, this book is an intimate work of art elegantly inventorying the peaceful giants that give the Northwest its serene beauty. From mighty cedars to dainty scrub oaks this guide gives you everything you need to both celebrate and understand the tree species covered within. Steven Arno imparts his wealth of knowledge and Ramona …
Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis, OR has two staff recommendations for life-long learners: books to spark and satisfy curiosity. The Edge of The Sky: All You Need to Know About the All-There-Is by Roberto Trotta This delightful little book, written by an enthusiastic astrophysicist, explores the gigantic questions and huge mysteries of the universe in …
