Julie Schachter Knihy

The book features 100 unique pinhole photographic portraits of influential artists, writers, and musicians, all captured using a camera crafted from a 1980 Who's Who book. Celebrated figures include members of the Ant Farm, various painters and sculptors, performance artists, and notable filmmakers and musicians. This collection highlights the vibrant West Coast art movement in Northern California during the late 1900s, showcasing the connections and interactions among these creative individuals.

Exploring the journey of young Abel Adams, this children's book emphasizes the importance of sensory awareness in a world filled with distractions. Initially a compulsive counter, Abel's perspective shifts after a dream-like encounter with a whimsical Senses-Taker, who introduces him to a treasure chest filled with drawers representing various senses. Through this imaginative experience, Abel learns to appreciate deeper feelings and connections beyond mere numbers, highlighting a transformative journey toward mindfulness and emotional understanding.

The story follows Abel Adams, a young boy who initially copes with the world through compulsive counting. His perspective shifts dramatically after a dream-like encounter with a whimsical Senses-Taker, who introduces him to a treasure chest filled with drawers representing various senses. This magical experience helps Abel move beyond mere numbers, allowing him to explore deeper feelings and connections in a world filled with distractions. The book invites readers to reconsider their sensory experiences in a profound and imaginative way.

Through the journey of young Abel Adams, readers explore the transformative power of perception in a world filled with distractions. Abel, initially a compulsive counter, encounters a Senses-Taker who introduces him to a treasure chest of sensory experiences. This dream-like figure helps him discover feelings and insights beyond mere numbers, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the world through all senses, including humor and common sense. The narrative invites children to appreciate the richness of their surroundings in a fresh, imaginative way.

"SHE WHO WATCHES" tells the legend of Tsagaglalal, the chieftess of an ancient Columbia River village. Carved into a cliff, her face symbolizes her role as a guardian. Coyote, the trickster, warns her that women will no longer be chiefs, transforming her into rock to watch over her people eternally.

"SHE WHO WATCHES" tells the legend of Tsagaglalal, the chieftess of an ancient Columbia River village. Carved into a cliff, her face symbolizes her role as a guardian. Coyote, the trickster, warns her that women will no longer be chiefs, transforming her into rock to watch over her people eternally.

"SHE WHO WATCHES" tells the legend of Tsagaglalal, the chieftess of an ancient Columbia River village. Carved into a cliff, her face symbolizes her role as a guardian. Coyote, the trickster, warns her that women will no longer be chiefs, transforming her into rock to watch over her people eternally.

"SHE WHO WATCHES" tells the legend of Tsagaglalal, the chieftess of an ancient Columbia River village. Carved into a cliff, her face symbolizes her role as a guardian. Coyote, the trickster, warns her that women will no longer be chiefs, transforming her into rock to watch over her people eternally.

THE SENSES-TAKER by Julie Schachter offers a refreshing perspective on experiencing the world through our senses. It follows young Abel Adams, who learns to embrace emotions beyond counting, aided by a whimsical Senses-Taker. This beautifully illustrated book encourages readers to slow down and appreciate life's wonders, free from modern distractions.