Grey Dunes Competitors

Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social and emotional health. Everyday life presents many challenges for kids, from home to school to the wider world. No matter how many choices and changes young people face, our mission for 40 years remains the same: to help children and teens think for themselves, succeed in life, and make a difference in the world. An imprint of Teacher Created Materials, Free Spirit Publishing is known for its unique understanding of what kids want (and need) to know to navigate life successfully. Our reputation as the groundbreaking publisher of SELF-HELP FOR KIDS® and SELF-HELP FOR TEENS® is rooted in books and other learning materials that are practical, positive, pro-kid, and solution focused. We’re not afraid to tackle tough topics such as teen depression, kids and anxiety, grief and loss, juvenile justice, and conflict resolution. Free Spirit also offers sound advice with a sense of humor on relevant issues including stress management, character building, puberty, school success, self-esteem, and more. We aim to meet all kids—toddlers, teens, and in-betweens—where they are (not where we wish they were), and support them to develop their talents, build resiliency, and foster a positive outlook on life so they can reach their goals.

WILD HORIZONS® PRODUCTIONS Thomas Wiewandt, Owner ➢ Multimedia production (with a keen interest in emerging media) ➢ Publisher of illustrated natural history books, films, and notecards ➢ Maintains an archive of photography and sound recordings; photographic art for home and office décor FILMOGRAPHY ➢ Producer-Cinematographer :: "I Am I" music video (2017), a creative collaboration between Thomas Wiewandt and Singer/Songwriter Alana Sweetwater -- SweetwaterSoulSessions.com. ➢ Producer-Director-Cinematographer :: Cosmic Fire (2016) :: a 28-min relaxation video focused on the beauty of fire in HD slow-motion, set to world music with a far-Eastern influence, featuring compositions by Craig Pruess and Gary Stroutsos. Trailer - http://www.wildhorizons.com/wp/cosmic-fire-trailer/ ➢ Producer-Director-Cinematographer :: Moonlight Piano Event (2015) :: a 12-min immersive HD video about an unusual Spring Equinox party in the desert, with an educational twist. ➢ Producer-Director-Cinematographer :: Desert Dreams: Celebrating Five Seasons in the Sonoran Desert (2012) :: a 52-min experiential film showcasing plants, animals, and weather phenomena in an annual cycle of five seasons: Dry Summer, Wet Summer, Autumn, Winter, & Spring. Audio features music by Gary Stroutsos with natural sounds and no narration. Trailer - www.DesertDreams.Org. ➢ Pre-2012: Producer/Director-Cinematographer of three educational films for the National Geographic Society and a BBC film narrated by David Attenborough; Contributing Cinematographer to a NatGeo TV Special and the BBC's Living Planet series; BOOKS ➢ Author-Publisher-Photographer :: FOSSILS INSIDE OUT: A Global Fusion of Science, Art, & Culture (2021) :: THE SOUTHWEST INSIDE OUT (4th ed., 2014) :: DESERT DREAMS COLORING BOOK (2017) ➢ Author-Photographer :: HIDDEN LIFE OF THE DESERT (2010): Mountain Press Publishing Co. ➢ Photographer :: BIOLOGY OF GILA MONSTERS & BEADED LIZARDS (2005): UC Press

Lost Coast Brewery makes some of the best microbrews in America. Located in Humboldt County (Northern California) about 5 hours north of San Francisco, you'll have a great vacation coming up for a visit. We also have some of the best food on the North Coast. Delicious food AND fresh brewed beer, what else do you need?