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Altruism, Welfare and the Law (SpringerBriefs in Law #0)
by Charles Foster Jonathan HerringThis book is an assault on the notion that it is empirically accurate and legally and philosophically satisfactory to see humans as atomistic entities. It contends that our welfare is inextricably entangled with that of others, and accordingly law and ethics, in determining our best interests, should recognise the central importance of relationality, the performance of obligations, and (even apparently injurious) altruism.
Los altruistas
by Andrew Ridker Brooklyn«Un extraordinario debut» (The New York Review of Books) traducido enmás de 20 países, multipremiado y alabado por la crítica internacional. «Leyendo la primera novela de Andrew Ridker pronto descubres que estás en presencia de un nuevo talento [...]. Su prosa es fresca y divertidísima».The Times Arthur Alter no está pasando por un buen momento. Profesor universitario, mediocre y sesentón, tiene harta a su jovencísima novia, nopuede pagar la hipoteca y sus hijos, Ethan y Maggie, no le dirigen la palabra. Para evitar perder la lujosa casa familiar, Arthur decide invitarles a pasar un fin de semana con la excusa de una reconciliación, pero con la intención real de hacerse con la pequeña fortuna secreta que su difunta esposa Francine les legó. Desde el fallecimiento de su madre, Ethan vive en Nueva York y se ha convertido en un ermitaño. Ha abandonado su trabajo, se ha comprado un apartamento que no se puede permitir y su parte de la herencia prácticamente ha desaparecido. Maggie, por su parte, se haconvertido en una especie de asceta voluntaria. No quiere tocar el legado de su madre, pero, al mismo tiempo, solo consigue trabajos mal pagados que no le dan ni para subsistir. Contra todo pronóstico, ambos aceptarán la invitación de su padre sin que este imagine que todos tienen una agenda oculta.Los altruistas es una oscura y divertida saga familiar que afronta la división entre los babyboomers y su descendencia millennial, que nos recuerda que todos cometemos errores y que, de alguna manera, lo importante es encontrar el camino de vuelta. La crítica ha dicho:«El arrollador debut de Ridker sigue las angustias de la familia Alter, judía, de clase media, en su búsqueda de la moralidad. Ridker, con su humor, agudeza y profundidad, ha creado una novela que impactará a los lectores».Publishers Weekly «El entrañable final abre la posibilidad de un futuro brillante para la familia, quees precisamente lo que parece que le depara al dotado autor de este extraordinario debut».Stephen McCauley, The New York Review of Books «Bellamente escrito, con ingeniosos diálogos y personajes fascinantes, el impresionante y profundamente gratificante debut de Ridkeres una mirada perspicaz a una familia rota por la pérdida, que lucha volver a conectar entre ellos y con sí mismos».Booklist «Una ingeniosa, maliciosamente divertida y psicológicamente aguda novela sobre el coste de ser bueno. Consigue satirizar la locura de sus personajes y su egoísmo, mientras hace que nos quedemos siempre de su parte».The Daily Mail «Los altruistas es consciente de las contradicciones entre moralidad y comodidad que están presentes por todos lados bajo las estructuras globales del capitalismo y de la política».The New Yorker
The Altruists: A Novel
by Andrew Ridker"With humor and warmth, Ridker explores the meaning of family and its inevitable baggage. The Altruists may not paint the prettiest picture, but it's a relatable, unforgettable view of regular people making mistakes and somehow finding their way back to each other." --People magazine's "Book of the Week""Super brilliant, super funny."--Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story and Lake SuccessNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2019 by The Millions and PureWowA vibrant and perceptive novel about a father's plot to win back his children's inheritanceArthur Alter is in trouble. A middling professor at a Midwestern college, he can't afford his mortgage, he's exasperated his much-younger girlfriend, and his kids won't speak to him. And then there's the money--the small fortune his late wife, Francine, kept secret, which she bequeathed directly to his children.Those children are Ethan, an anxious recluse living off his mother's money on a choice plot of Brooklyn real estate, and Maggie, a would-be do-gooder trying to fashion herself a noble life of self-imposed poverty. On the verge of losing the family home, Arthur invites his children back to St. Louis under the guise of a reconciliation. But in doing so, he unwittingly unleashes a Pandora's box of age-old resentments and long-buried memories--memories that orbit Francine, the matriarch whose life may hold the key to keeping them together.Spanning New York, Paris, Boston, St. Louis, and a small desert outpost in Zimbabwe, The Altruists is a darkly funny (and ultimately tender) family saga that confronts the divide between baby boomers and their millennial offspring. It's a novel about money, privilege, politics, campus culture, dating, talk therapy, rural sanitation, infidelity, kink, the American beer industry, and what it means to be a "good person."
Alvie Eats Soup
by Ross CollinsFrom the book: Meet Alvie. Alvie eats soup. And that's ALL he eats. No swapping. No sampling. Just soup. Alvie's parents are at their wits' end. And then it gets worse: Alvie's Granny Francesca is coming to town. The famous Gourmet Granny. Chef extraordinaire! What will she say? What will she do? Could this visit be the icing on the ... soup? The surprise ending will delight kids, and their parents might want to try the delicious mulligatawny recipe.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters (Alvin Ho #2)
by Lenore LookAlvin Ho is back, and this time he’s facing his biggest fear: The Great Outdoors. Alvin Ho is back and his worst fear has come true:he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too. Lenore Look’s touching, drop-dead-funny chapter book about an Asian-American second grader—with illustrations byNew York Timesbestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham—is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers alike, and has tons of boy appeal. From the Hardcover edition.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night (Alvin Ho #5)
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamReaders will herald the return of their favorite phobic boy in this, the fifth book in the beloved Alvin Ho series. Alvin's mother has been getting bigger . . . and bigger. Alvin's sure it's all the mochi cakes she's been eating, but it turns out she's pregnant! There are lots of scary things about babies, as everybody knows--there's learning CPR for the newborn and changing diapers (no way)--but the scariest thing of all is the fact that the baby could be a GIRL. As a result of the stress, Alvin develops a sympathetic pregnancy and hilarity definitely ensues. Once again, Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham deliver a story that's funny and touching in equal measures.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances (Alvin Ho #4)
by Lenore Look Leuyen Pham"[E]ngaging and real, often laugh-out-loud funny.... A fresh entry in what is overall an exceedingly enjoyable series," raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Everyone's favorite neurotic second grader is back, in the most touching Alvin Ho book to date. In this fourth book in the Alvin Ho series, Alvin is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin's GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral. Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham touch on a more serious subject in this Alvin book, but it's still filled with the same humor and laugh-out-loud antics fans have come to expect from the series.From the Hardcover edition.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamHere's the sixth book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is taking his fears to a whole new level--or should we say, continent. On a trip to introduce brand-new baby Ho to relatives in China, Alvin's anxiety is at fever pitch. First there's the harrowing 16-hour plane ride; then there's a whole slew of cultural differences to contend with: eating lunch food for breakfast, kung fu lessons, and acupuncture treatment (yikes!). Not to mention the crowds that make it easy for a small boy to get lost.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
by Leuyen Pham Lenore LookHere's the first book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything--elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He's so afraid of school that, while he' s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he's a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad. From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator Leuyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.
Always and Forever: A Novel
by Cynthia FreemanIn the years after World War II, a woman is torn between two brothers in this romantic family saga by a New York Times–bestselling author. When Brooklyn-born Barnard graduate Kathy Ross travels to post–World War II Hamburg to help displaced refugees, she never expects to fall instantly, irrevocably in love. But David Kohn, a young American physician, is tormented by the deaths of his parents in the Holocaust, and uncertain about the future. Kathy impulsively marries David&’s cousin Phil—a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. The charismatic heir apparent to a fur empire, Phil gives Kathy everything she could ever want, including a cherished son. But her marriage is not what it appears, and through the years—even as she forges her own career—Kathy is haunted by her yearning for the one man she cannot forget . . .
Always Angel: A Lost Angels Novella 0.5 (Lost Angels)
by Heather Killough-WaldenAn ebook novella introducing The Lost Angels from New York Times bestselling author Heather Killough-Walden. For fans of J. R. Ward, Nalini Singh and Charlaine Harris. For two thousand years, the four archangels have searched for their destined mates on earth. Now they are beginning to unite, but for Angel, it is a time of danger and fear. For with the Culmination these unions will bring about, her true nature will finally be revealed - opening her to an impossible desire, and exposing her to the one man she desperately craves...The Lost Angels will compell you into a world of desire, danger and devastation. Read the whole series: Always Angel, Avenger's Angel, Messenger's Angel, Death's Angel, Warrior's Angel and Samael.
Always Ask for a Transfer
by Vancy KasperShuffled from one foster home to another, fourteen-year-old Willy and his sister Laura wonder if the traditional Greek immigrant home of their new foster parents will be any different.
Always By My Side
by Jim NantzThe New York Times bestseller, now in paperback. America's most visible sports commentator recounts some of the most dramatic moments in American sports and pays tribute to the man who inspired him-his beloved father As vivid as an instant replay, Always by My Side gives readers an insider's look into an unprecedented sixty-three- day stretch from February through April of 2007, when Jim Nantz became the first broadcaster to call the Super Bowl, the Final Four, and the Masters. Though Nantz was unable to share the voyage with his dad, the devoted son felt his father's presence every step of the way, and used this championship odyssey to celebrate the people, venues, and moments that tapped into all the goodness that his dad-and his dad's generation- represent. In recounting the highlights of more than two thrilling decades with CBS Sports, Nantz recalls legendary voices of his youth-such as Jim McKay, Chris Schenkel, Pat Summerall, Jack Whitaker, and Dick Enberg-who sparked his imagination and shaped his style. Always by My Side traces Nantz's life and career, and along the way readers are treated to an array of memories, including Nantz's special relationship with former president George H. W. Bush and his friendships with such sports royalty as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning, Tony Dungy, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Mike Krzyzewski, John Wooden, and many others. Always by My Side turns every day into Father's Day. .
Always by My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other
by Jim Nantz Eli SpielmanAutobiography by sportscaster Jim Nantz, who tells behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most dramatic moments in American sports, while paying tribute to his inspiration, his father.
Always Coming Back Home: An Emotional Tale of Love, Adventure, Tragedy and Hope
by Ashley BuggeAn emotional memoir about a military family experiencing love, loss, and challenging times.Always Coming Back Home uses heartfelt stories and real-time emails sent from a deployed sailor to his bride and readers quickly become invested in this young family. The couple takes readers on sailing and scuba diving adventures throughout the world. They also keep readers laughing as the couple becomes first time parents, anxious with them during military deployments, upset with them through miscarriages and family loss, and finally, heartbroken as it all comes to an end with a single phone call. Always Coming Back Home is a candid and raw account of two ordinary people coming together to accomplish extraordinary things.Praise for Always Coming Back Home“Such a beautiful and incredible tale of love and family. Ashley and Brian are such an amazing couple . . . . The memories Ashley shares with readers are so personal that you will feel like you are living in the moment with them . . . . I loved reading their story. I laughed with them, I cried with them and lived their life with them!” —Rabia Tanveer, Readers’ Favorite
Always Daddy's Princess
by Karen KingsburySimple, rhyming text celebrates a father's pride and joy, from his daughter's birth to his granddaughter's, interspersed with relevant Bible passages.
Always Daddy's Princess
by Karen KingsburyBlow the trumpet, sound the horn, Daddy’s princess has been born! The timeless journey of a daughter and father is poignantly captured in the story of a girl’s growth from childhood to motherhood. Playful, emotive prose, enriched by the whisper of God’s scripture on each beautifully illustrated page, invites girls and dads to see themselves reflected in this keepsake book and to be reminded of the blessings and the bonds between them. Throughout tea parties, soccer games, braces, and boys, a girl is her daddy’s princess every step of the way.
Always Faithful (Support and Defend)
by Patrick JonesHaving a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. For Rosie, life is nearly perfect. She has the perfect ROTC boyfriend and perfect grades. Her ex-Marine Corps father still barks orders like he's in uniform, but he's finally home for good—until he announces that he's going to re-enlist. Rosie's angry at the news. Really angry. Her behavior spins out of control, causing problems at school, at home, with her boyfriend, and even with law enforcement. Can she face her father and check her anger in time to get her life back on track?
Always Forever Maybe
by Anica Mrose Rissi<p>A powerful YA debut, told with astonishing insight and wit, about the depths and boundaries of true friendship and obsessive teenage love--perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, E. Lockhart, and Sara Zarr. <p>When Betts meets Aiden at the candy store where she works, their connection is like a sugar rush to the heart. Betts already knows the two of them are infinite. Inevitable. Destined to become an us. <p>Betts has only ever kept one secret from her best friend, Jo, but suddenly there's a long list of things she won't tell her, things Jo wouldn't understand. Because Jo doesn't see how good Aiden is for Betts. She finds him needy. Possessive. Controlling. <p>She's wrong. With a love like this, nothing else matters.</p>
Always in Her Heart
by Marta PerryTragedy reunites ex-lovers to care for an orphaned baby—and perhaps each other—in this inspirational second-chance romance.In the eight years since their romance had ended in confusion, Link Morgan and Annie Gideon had barely spoken. But when tragedy left twenty-month-old Marcy, Link’s goddaughter and Annie’s niece, parentless, the two stepped in to protect her—by getting married.The plan was for Annie to care for the baby, and Link—never the family man—to handle the finances. That part was easy. But Link’s growing feelings for Annie were proving difficult.As he saw Annie’s tough exterior weaken, Link was discovering the beautiful, vulnerable woman he’d known underneath, and he wondered how he’d ever let her go. But he also wondered how a man who’d never known a happy home would ever be able to create one. . . .
Always in my Heart (The Cliffehaven Series #5)
by Ellie DeanTHE FIFTH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANUnited by love, separated by war . . .As the Japanese begin their assault on Singapore, Sarah Fuller is forced to leave her parents and fiancé, Philip, behind. The long journey to England is fraught with danger, and Sarah and her sister Jane don’t even know if their great-aunt is alive, let alone waiting for them.They arrive in Cliffehaven, on the south coast of England, and here Sarah must find work to support them both. When the Women's Timber Corps takes over the local estate, Sarah enlists as a lumberjill.But as time goes on and the news of events in Singapore worsen, Sarah fears she will never see Philip and her parents again...A fabulous, heart-warming Second World War novel in Ellie Dean's bestselling Cliffehaven series (previously called the Beach View Boarding House series).
Always Mom, Forever Dad: A Story of Divided Households
by Joanna Rowland Penny WebberIn today's world, more and more children have parents who live separately. As these children move between homes, they can't help but wonder: will mom still love me? Will Dad? In this reassuring picture book, young readers see children who have two households whether because of divorce, separation, or other circumstances experiencing life s ups and downs with both parents secure in the knowledge that Mom will always be Mom, and Dad is forever Dad.
Always My Dad
by Sharon Dennis WyethThough Dad moves around a lot and his jobs keep changing, a young girl and her brother hold fast to memories of his magical, unexpected visits in this portrait of an African-American family held together by a special bond of love.
Always Never Yours
by Emily Wibberley Austin Siegemund-Broka“An utterly charming story of love, family, heartbreak, and drama. I absolutely loved it!”—Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of Since You’ve Been GoneMegan Harper is the girl before. All her exes find their one true love right after dating her. It's not a curse or anything, it's just the way things are. and Megan refuses to waste time feeling sorry for herself. Instead, she focuses on pursuing her next fling, directing theater, and fulfilling her dream school's acting requirement in the smallest role possible. But her plans quickly crumble when she's cast as none other than Juliet--yes, that Juliet--in her high school's production. It's a nightmare. No--a disaster. Megan's not an actress and she's certainly not a Juliet. Then she meets Owen Okita, an aspiring playwright who agrees to help Megan catch the eye of a sexy stagehand in exchange for help writing his new script. Between rehearsals and contending with her divided family, Megan begins to notice Owen--thoughtful, unconventional, and utterly unlike her exes, and wonders: shouldn't a girl get to play the lead in her own love story?
Always October
by Bruce CovilleNo doubt about it, little brothers can be monsters. When sixth grader Jake Doolittle finds a baby on the doorstep and his mother decides to keep it, those words are more than just an expression. Instead, they perfectly describe the way his new little brother, LD, sprouts pointy ears, thick fur, and fangs in moonlight. Not only is LD a monster. . . . other monsters have plans for him. But together with his friend "Weird Lily" Carker, Jake isn't about to let anything happen to the baby. The little guy is still his brother, even if it turns out that LD may be the key to saving the world—or destroying it. Soon Jake and Lily are on a perilous quest through Always October, a world populated with monsters ranging from the venomous to the ridiculous. Master of comic suspense Bruce Coville presents a tale of ominous dangers and hairbreadth escapes, of the conflict between forces of dark and light, and of the lengths to which one boy will go to save his brother—monster or not.