Sloth expert Rebecca Cliffe has teamed up with world renowned wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas to produce this stunning coffee-table book which takes readers on an immersive journey through the jungles of South America to discover the secret lives of sloths. The story is illustrated through spectacular imagery capturing some of the most intimate and rarely seen moments, while the narrative reveals some of the latest scientific discoveries and provides fascinating insights into the previously unknown habits of these unusual animals. A portion of all proceeds from the sale of this book go towards supporting the work of the Sloth Conservation Foundation.

A young tortoise talks to her grandfather about taking life slowly, compared to jackrabbits and humans.

Breathe deep. Let it out slowly. Imagine you are on a bustling highway in a sleek, speedy car. Traffic is cutting in and out all around you as everyone is in a hurry for some reason or another. Now imagine trading that in for the family car on a winding, scenic country road. There are trees lining one side and a beautiful open meadow on the other. Our culture wraps up a jam-packed schedule and frantic pace and sets it on a silver platter, offering it like a trophy to anyone who wants it. But I propose we take that glittery package back and exchange it for a less traveled road, one that celebrates and enjoys the precious, everyday moments of life. Let's move into the slow lane and unwrap the gifts the Giver of Life bestows on us every day. Won't you join me in slowing? Step into these pages which are a unique combination of personal journal, Bible Study, practical ideas and visual inspiration for slowing down. Start looking for the everyday beauty in slow!

One pessimist declared they wouldn´t last six weeks. Their parents were puzzled but hopeful. Their children said, "Go for it!" And go for it they did. With their nest emptied and retirement behind them, Margaret and Howard Tessler sold their home, moved into a thirty-foot travel trailer, and set out to tour the country. LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE is a humorous account of the adventures (and misadventures) they encountered along the way. Their full-time journey lasted nearly eight years. Their memories will last a lifetime.

Two-Lane Livin' Magazine featured more than 35 columnists over a decade, and Lisa Hayes-Minney's column, "Two-Lane for Life," appeared in all 123 issues. During her tenure as editor, publisher, and columnist for Two-Lane Livin', she tried to learn about homesteading and farming from other columnists and her own research; apply the principles of sustainable, simple living to her own life; and share those experiences with her readers. Several columnists from the magazine have compiled their work into books, and we hope you will enjoy their collections as well as this assembly of some of Lisa's personal favorites from her own column in the magazine.

"Facing urgent social problems, we are drawn to quick fixes. This book, however, shows that slowing down to listen closely, build broad support, and explore unconventional ideas leads to lasting solutions. Society celebrates leaders who promise fast, easy solutions to the world's problems-but quick fixes are an illusion. The truth is, companies, relationships, and the world are all changed with slow, intentional actions. The author, a globally acclaimed social entrepreneur, offers a five-step process for taking the slow lane to change-the lane that gets you to the right place faster: Listening-to build trust, which can change hearts and minds and allow for something new to emerge; Holding the urgency-to accept that even in moments of crisis you can move only at the speed of trust instead of rushing into action; Sharing the agency-to create an inclusive environment where everyone can lead; Healing democracy-to build bridges that allow marginalized people to participate; Maintaining curiosity-to be inspired by nontraditional sources. The Slow Lane teaches that quick fixes are just mirages that fade, leaving us with the same broken systems. By following the principles taught in this book, readers can create lasting change through intentionality"--