Best Selling Books by Caroline Paul

Caroline Paul, one of the first women in the San Francisco Fire Department, writes about what it''s like to be a firefighter: the daily routine of the fire house, and the dangers and thrills of risking one''s life fighting this elemental force. In remarkably gripping prose she shows readers what life is like for a woman in what has traditionally been a man''s world. Caroline was named one of "People" magazine''s 50 Most Beautiful People in 1998. Martin''s Press.

Caroline Paul was recovering from a bad accident (she had been flying a plane when it happened) and thought things couldn''t get worse. But then her beloved cat Tibia disappeared. She and her partner, illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, anxiously waited for his return, before resigning themselves to their loss. But weeks later, Tibia waltzed back into their lives. His owners were overjoyed. They might also have been a bit jealous. All right, they were very jealous! Where had their sweet anxious cat disappeared to? Had he become a swashbuckling cat adventurer? Did he love someone else more? His owners were determined to find out. Using GPS technology, cat cameras, psychics, the web, and animal communicators, they embarked on a quest to discover what their cat did when they weren''t around. Writer Caroline Paul tells the warm and poignant story of their discoveries, with Wendy MacNaughton''s elegant and hilarious full-colour watercolours. Lost Cat is a book for animal lovers, pet owners, and anyone who has ever done anything desperate for love.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gutsy Girl comes this provocative, compelling novel of irrevocable consequences for people thrust unwittingly into a devastating war of nations and American identity—based on a little-known true event. December 1941. The inhabitants of Niihau lead a simple life. Mostly Hawaiian natives, they work the ranch of Niihau''s eccentric haole owner, who keeps his island totally isolated from the outside world, devoid of cars, phones, and electricity. But then a plane crash-lands there, and although the villagers rescue the pilot, they have no idea that he has just attacked Pearl Harbor. War has now come to Eden, slowly undoing its tranquillity, widening the cracks in the already troubled marriage of Irene and Yoshio Harada, the island''s only Japanese-American couple. It will test everyone''s loyalties and all they believe in . . . as Paradise, once within reach, slowly falls victim to its own isolated innocence.

What if you weren’t famous, but people treated you as if you were? That was the life of Caroline Paul, who looked just like a celebrity – her own identical twin. With humor and insight, Paul explores the strange world of fame from the wry perspective of an ordinary person.

From the New York Times bestselling author Caroline Paul, a thrilling, gravity-defying book that takes us skyward to explore the art of aeronautics-and the depths of the human heart.

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Gutsy Girl, a funny, inspiring, deeply researched exploration into the science and psychology of the outdoors and our place in it as we age-now in paperback.

Being a good citizen means standing up for what''s right-and here''s just the way to start. From the author of The Gutsy Girl, this kids'' guide to activism is the perfect book for those with a fierce sense of justice, a good sense of humor, and a big heart. This guide features change-maker tips, tons of DIY activities, and stories about the kids who have paved the way before, from famous activists like Malala Yousafzai and Claudette Colvin to the everyday young people whose habit changes triggered huge ripple effects. So make a sign, write a letter, volunteer, sit-in, or march! There are lots of tactics to choose from, and you''re never too young to change the world.

From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea. Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive, even to its devotees. As down-to-earth yet stylishly refined as the drink itself, A Little Tea Book submerges readers into tea, exploring its varieties, subtleties, and pleasures right down to the process of selecting and brewing the perfect cup. From orange pekoe to pu-erh, tea expert Sebastian Beckwith provides surprising tips, fun facts, and flavorful recipes to launch dabblers and connoisseurs alike on a journey of taste and appreciation. Along with writer and fellow tea-enthusiast Caroline Paul, Beckwith walks us through the cultural and political history of the elixir that has touched every corner of the world. Featuring featuring charming, colorful charts, graphs, and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and Beckwith''s sumptuous photographs , A Little Tea Book is a friendly, handsome, and illuminating primer with a dash of sass and sophistication. Cheers!

The beloved New York Times-bestselling guide to inspiring girls to pursue a life of adventure and excitement-updated and at last in paperback.

Si tens un alt sentit de la justícia, molt sentit de l'' humor i un cor molt gran, aquest llibre és per tu. Mai s''és massa jove per canviar el món! T''hi sumes? En aquesta guia pràctica et donem pistes de com fer-ho: consells per marcar la diferència, tàctiques diverses, un munt d''activitats pas a pas i històries inspiradores de nens i nenes que han obert camí, des d''activistes com Malala Yousafzai o Greta Thunberg fins a joves que, com tu ben aviat, han aconseguit fer-se escoltar i canviar el seu entorn.

Si tienes un alto sentido de la justicia, mucho sentido del humor y un gran corazón, este libro es para ti. ¡No eres nunca demasiado joven para cambiar el mundo! ¿Te sumas? En esta guía práctica te damos pistas para hacerlo: consejos y tácticas para marcar la diferencia, un montón de actividades paso a paso e historias inspiradoras de niños y niñas que han abierto camino, desde activistas como Malala Yousafzai o Greta Thunberg hasta jóvenes que, como pronto harás tú, han conseguido que se escuche su voz y cambiar las cosas.

Une histoire d’amour, de désespoir et de géolocalisation qui fera vibrer la corde sensible de tous les amoureux des chats. Après un grave accident d’avion, Caroline Paul se remet difficilement de ses blessures. Profondément déprimée, elle pense que rien de pire ne peut plus lui arriver. Jusqu’au jour où... son chat Tibbi – son compagnon de route de 13 ans – disparaît de la maison. Caroline et sa compagne, l’illustratrice Wendy MacNaughton sont inconsolables. Pourtant cinq semaines plus tard, Tibbi réapparaît. Si Caroline est folle de joie, elle se sent également en colère et ivre de jalousie : elle a été trahie ! Cette mauviette de Tibbi est devenu un aventurier, son poil est étrangement soyeux et le fieffé matou n’a visiblement pas manqué de nourriture. Si vous recherchez l’affection sans condition et la loyauté... prenez un chien ! Où son chaton adoré a-t-il bien pu vivre pendant toutes ses semaines ? S’est-il choisi un nouveau maître ? Qui l’a recueilli et nourri ? Est-il possible que nos animaux de compagnie mènent une double vie ? Caroline décide de mener l’enquête : GPS, mini caméra embarquée, détectives privés... tous les moyens sont mis en œuvre pour percer le mystère de la vie secrète de Tibbi, le chat infidèle et ingrat. Et vous ? Jusqu’où iriez-vous par amour ? Un livre superbement illustré, délicieusement drôle et touchant pour tous les amoureux (de chats) désespérés ! A propos de l''auteur Caroline Paul est pompier et lutte contre les incendies à San Francisco. Elle a toujours vécu entourée d’animaux. Chat Perdu est son 3e livre. Il figure dans le top des 13 meilleurs romans graphiques du très influent blog américain Brainpickings. Wendy MacNaughton est illustratrice et collabore notamment au New York Times et au Wall Street Journal. Un livre publié par Ixelles éditions Visitez notre site : http://www.ixelles-editions.com Contactez-nous à l''adresse [email protected]

L''école d''architecture de Nantes, conçue par les architectes Anne Lacaton et Jean-Philippe Vassal, apparaît comme l''un des bâtiments remarquables de l''architecture française de la décennie. Missionnés par le Plan Urbanisme Construction Architecture (PUCA) puis par la direction régionale des Affaires Culturelles (DRAC) des Pays de la Loire, nous avons pu suivre toutes les étapes du processus de réalisation de l''école nationale supérieure d''architecture de Nantes (ensa Nantes), depuis la programmation (2000) jusqu''à l''entrée des usagers dans leurs murs (2009), incluant le concours d''architecture (2003) et son jury. Pendant une décennie, nous avons pu accompagner, interroger, écouter ces acteurs "apprivoisés". Etre confidents et témoins de ce processus fut passionnant. Il a constitué un drame vivant qui méritait d''être rendu public. Le lecteur trouvera donc ici ce que l''on montre rarement d''une oeuvre architecturale, le chemin qui conduit de la commande jusqu''à l''expérience vécue du bâtiment par les usagers, en éclairant le processus de conception et la contribution déterminante de sa "maîtrise d''usage" à cette réalisation exemplaire.