Two great new books

Tree : A New Vision of the American Forest
By Jim Balog

James Balog came up with a new way to photograph trees, and the result is the most beautiful book of the holiday season. Balog's book is an example of how a coffee-table book can change our view of the world. When imaginative design, high-quality production and a strong, original theme come together in a large format, the result can be worth many thousands of words.

Place of Learning, Place of Dreams: A History of the Seattle Public Library
by John Douglas Marshall

In Place of Learning, Place of Dreams John Douglas Marshall recounts the fascinating stories behind the books and buildings of Seattle Public Library. The suspicious fire that destroyed the libraryâ??s home in the historic Yesler mansion and led to a surprise rescue by Andrew Carnegie in the early 1900s. The libraryâ??s efforts through world wars, earthquakes, epidemic, and Depression. "A bang-up job...Written with verve and clarity...Deeply informative about the foibles and aspirations of our city." - The Seattle Times

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In the Land of Second Chances
By George Shaffner

Reminiscent of "It's a Wonderful Life," this captivating novel by Sammamish, Washington, is about the valuable lessons a small town learns from a mysterious traveling salesman. When Vernon L. Moore, a nattily dressed stranger, comes to town with the intention of selling games of chance to Millet's Department Store, more than a few eyebrows are raised. For one thing, no one's seen a traveling salesman in over thirty years. For another, he has a unique way of seeing things and an uncanny knack for asking life-altering questions.

Washington 24/7
By Rick Smolan, David Elliot Cohen

Following the success of The New York Times bestseller America 24/7, DK is publishing 50 books that showcase the best photographs from each state - all to be published on the same day. Each individual book includes 95% new photography and is a unique personal expression of state pride.