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Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results
by The Arbinger InstituteWith almost 3 million copies sold worldwide, this new edition of an enduring classic is the definitive guide to dramatically improve leadership effectiveness, transform personal and professional relationships, and unleash organizational results. Significantly revised throughout, this edition includes updated stories, brand new content, and a practical group discussion guide.Over two decades since first being published, Leadership and Self-Deception continues to help readers discover and overcome the persistent lies that are at the heart of the people-related dysfunction that plagues relationships and hinders organizational results. Told through an engaging story, this book reveals the ways we blind ourselves to our true motivations and unwittingly sabotage our efforts to achieve success and rebuild broken relationships. Completely rewritten throughout, this fourth edition features important updates: A broader cast of characters who resonate with a wide and diverse audience Updated stories and examples that help readers immediately apply these timeless concepts to the modern workplace An individual study and group discussion guide to facilitate personal and team discoveries Practical guides to apply the tools on a personal, team, and organization-wide levelExplore the ideas that have helped millions of people and thousands of organizations sustainably transform relationships and results.
Deepwater Alchemy: Extractive Mediation and the Taming of the Seafloor
by Lisa Yin HanHow underwater mediation has transformed deep-sea spaces into resource-rich frontiers Green energy technologies such as windmills, solar panels, and electric vehicles may soon depend on material found at the seabed. How did a space once imagined to be empty and unfathomable come to be thought of as a treasure trove of resources? Lisa Yin Han traces how contemporary developments in underwater sensing and imaging materially and imaginatively transmogrify the ocean bottom into a resource frontier capable of sustaining a digitally connected global future. Set against the backdrop of climate change, energy transition, and the expansion of industrial offshore extractions, Deepwater Alchemy looks at oceanic media and its representation of the seabed in terms of valuable resources. From high-tech simulations to laboratories and archives that collect and analyze sediments, Han explores the media technologies that survey, visualize, and condition the possibility for industrial resource extraction, introducing the concept of extractive mediation to describe the conflations between resource prospecting and undersea knowledge production. Moving away from anthropocentric frameworks, she argues that we must equalize access to deep ocean mediation and include the submerged perspectives of multispecies communities. From the proliferation of petroleum seismology to environmental-impact research on seabed mining to the development of internet-enabled seafloor observatories, Deepwater Alchemy shows us that deepwater mediation is entangled in existential hopes and fears for our planetary future. As the ocean bottom becomes increasingly accessible to people, Han prompts us to ask not whether we can tame the seafloor, but, rather, why and for whom are we taming it?
South Pole Station
by Ashley ShelbyA New York TimesBook Review Editors&’ ChoiceA Shelf Awareness Best Book of the YearHudson Booksellers Book of the YearOne of the New York Post&’s Best Books of the SummerOne of The Millions&’s Most Anticipated Books of the YearIndieNext PickA Time Magazine &“What to Read Now&” SelectionA wry novel set at the edge of the earth about the courage it takes to band together, even as everything around you falls apart Unmoored by a recent family tragedy, Cooper Gosling is adrift at thirty and on the verge of ruining her career. So when the opportunity arises to join the National Science Foundation&’s Artists & Writers Program in Antarctica, she jumps at the chance—and finds herself in the company of others who are just abnormal enough for Polar life, a group of eccentrics motivated by desires as ambiguous as her own. When they are joined by a fringe scientist who claims climate change is a hoax, the Polies&’ already-imbalanced community is rattled, bringing them to the center of a global controversy and threatening the ancient ice chip they call home.
A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis
by Aaisha Alvi“A brave and lyrical exploration of motherhood and mental health . . . as terrifying as it is riveting.” — Susannah Cahalan, NYT bestselling author of Brain on FireA powerful exploration of postpartum psychosis and motherhood — and a call to end the stigma and blame.Early motherhood is supposed to be joyous, but for Aaisha Alvi those early days were ruined by terrifying thoughts about her baby and family. Her experience was the antithesis of everything she had ever been told about motherhood, far beyond the trials of breastfeeding or putting her baby to sleep.Aaisha did recover and began to enjoy motherhood. She was thrilled when she fell pregnant again. Sadly, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and the psychosis returned. This time, however, she was blindsided by the unimaginable: voices urged her to stab her daughter and to harm innocent people. Aaisha felt evil, worthy of taking her own life. But each time she sought medical help, she was turned away.With unflinching honesty, Aaisha takes readers beyond the vitriol and blame that is flung at women suffering from postpartum psychosis — particularly women of colour. Hers is a clarion call for increased awareness of a condition that need never result in tragedy.
Toronto in 100 Beers
by John Semley Steve Himel Adin L. Wener Tony HalmosDiscover Toronto’s wild, weird history and the 100 unique beers it inspired! Did you know that Babe Ruth hit his first home run in Toronto? Or that the city’s first taxi service was operated by a former slave from the American South? Or that, during the Second World War, anti-submarine technology was developed in a carriage house at Casa Loma? These are the sorts of stories Henderson Brewing Company has been celebrating with their monthly “Ides” series: unique brews that pay tribute to just-as-unique moments in Toronto’s history. Toronto in 100 Beers is more than a history of Henderson’s limited releases, it’s a history of the city itself—a city that has nurtured the lives and legends of artists, golfers, boxers, prog rockers, prestidigitators, hockey legends, and even a few ghosts. This book collects their stories and those of the beers dreamt up in their honour. Toronto is a wild, weird city whose rich history is worthy of celebration—so raise a glass to Toronto and to the Henderson Brewing Company.
Coffee Cards: 50 Recipes for a Better Brew
by Vivian NguyenMornings are better with Coffee Cards. From TikTok sensation Coffee Bae comes this irresistible deck of 50 recipes for fancy coffee drinks you can easily make at home.Whenever you need a kickstart to your morning or a midday pick-me-up, pull a card from this adorable box to discover an inventive recipe for a delectable, energizing beverage:A hot summer day calls for a refreshing, tart Coffee Lemonade.Sip a Gingersnap Cookie Cappuccino on a cozy winter evening.Start your morning off right with a strong and frothy Greek Frappe.Afternoon slump? Try a Matcha Cold Foam, with just enough zip to get you through the workday.A photo of every coffee bev and a booklet full of tips for making syrups and stocking your java bar complete this cute package. Wrap it up with a bag of coffee beans, a set of mugs, or a French press, and voila: the perfect gift for a college student, a new homeowner, and anyone who loves, needs, and looks forward to their daily cup of joe.COFFEE EXPERTISE: Vivian Nguyen, a.k.a. Coffee Bae, has built a devoted following of one million+ on social media, thanks to her tasty, trendy recipes and fresh visual aesthetic. She's also launched her own coffee brand (a bag of Coffee Bae beans would be the perfect thing to gift alongside this deck!). Coffee Cards distills Vivian's coffee expertise into a handy package for coffee lovers everywhere.#COFFEELIFE: The coffee channel on TikTok has more than 5 billion views, and Coffee Bae is one of the most popular creators in this space. The ritual of making fancy homemade coffee drinks at home is here to stay, and specialty coffees—including food-topped lattes, cold foam, milk frothing, alternative milk lattes, and more—are all the rage. This coffee recipe deck features instructions for all these specialty drinks and more, ensuring you can make your cafe favorites in the comfort of your own kitchen.YEAR-ROUND RECIPES: Discover recipes for hot and iced coffee drinks with a wide range of flavors. Some recipes are simple and straightforward, like Espresso con Panna and Coffee Spritzer, while others take a little more preparation, like Mint Chocolate Chip Coffee. No matter your craving—comforting and warm, icy and refreshing, fruity and fun—there's a recipe here for you. DELIGHTFUL ANYTIME GIFT: Three out of four Americans drink coffee, so you or someone you know would likely love this deck! In a petite package, Coffee Cards makes a thoughtful gift alongside a thermos, mug, glassware, flavored syrup, or other coffee paraphernalia for almost any occasion (housewarming, hostess gift, birthday, stocking stuffer—you name it).Perfect for:Coffee loversAnyone who loves the ritual of making coffee at homeJava enthusiasts who want to stop buying a daily cup of joeFollowers of coffeetokFans of @coffeebae97 or Coffee Bae's Bae Beans
The Next Scientist: The Unexpected Beginnings and Unwritten Future of the World’s Great Scientists
by Kate MessnerHow does a kid grow up to become a scientist? This enthralling nonfiction picture book from New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner explores the unexpected beginnings behind some of the most fascinating discoveries in scientific history.Before the world’s great scientists were scientists, they were, in fact, doing all the things kids do: Taking things apart,putting things together,gazing up at the night sky,drawing, imagining, building, and exploring. Things that scientists do, too. This book of unexpected beginnings powerfully shows that the great scientists of the future could be practically anyone . . . including you. Written by Kate Messner, bestselling author of the acclaimed Over and Under nature book series and more than fifty books for young readers, and beautifully illustrated by Julia Kuo, this is a book to gift to any curious kid interested in STEM topics, fascinated by scientific discoveries, and inspired by biographies of people whose work has had an impact on the world.CALLING FUTURE SCIENTISTS: Where are today’s future scientists? As this book shows, they could be practically anyone doing anything, including the kids reading this book!CURRICULAR CONNECTION: Students discover all kinds of science in elementary school, from astronomy to zoology. This fun-to-read educational book for kids introduces young learners to the scientists behind some of the world’s most fascinating scientific discoveries.ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Kate Messner is an award-winning children’s author of 50+ tremendously popular children’s books, and her science-themed picture books have earned especially high acclaim. Her informative, lyrical text has made her nonfiction a fan-favorite among teachers and parents.Perfect for:Teachers and librarians looking for STEM-themed picture booksParents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking engaging nonfiction picture booksA distinctive gift for a science-loving childFans of Kate Messner books, the Who Is/Who Was biography series, and books about scientific discoveries
Makers
by Young VoFrom the creator of Gibberish, a friendship story about different ways to think and create.It begins with two boys who together dream of sailing across the wide sea. As they grow and both become boatmakers, their differences grow bigger and bigger. One has a wild and fresh imagination, with tons of great ideas; but he has trouble with quality control. The other is meticulous and strives for perfection; but he has trouble finishing even one boat! Only when the two friends reunite can they form a perfect team and reach their hearts' desires.
The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible: One-Volume Edition (The NIV Application Commentary)
by ZondervanTHE AWARD-WINNING COMMENTARY SERIES THAT BRINGS THE ANCIENT MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE INTO YOUR WORLDOver 2 million copies sold!The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible is a masterful blend of content written by today's top academics in a way that is compelling and easy to understand for anyone--no formal training or seminary degree required. This one-volume commentary is intended both for personal study and for teaching preparation.Concise commentary and background help the reader understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Clear explanations make it easy to understand matters related to grammar and the meaning of biblical words.While most commentaries stop there, the unique format of The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible provides a bridge from the world of the Bible to our lives today, guiding the reader to powerfully apply the biblical message to contemporary situations, problems, and questions.
Meet Me in the Middle: 8 Mother-Daughter Conversations about Life and Faith
by Sandra Stanley Allie Stanley CooneyYou can have an open and trusting relationship with your teenager. Mother-and-daughter team Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney write in alternating chapters to you and your middle school/early high school daughter in this unique, interaction-prompting book that will help you grow in connection, communication, and faith.Some conversations between parent and child don't happen until a crisis forces them to occur. At that point, defenses go up, lines are drawn, feelings are hurt, and solutions seem out of reach. But what if those conversations happened before a crisis? This book helps make that happen. As leaders at one of the country's largest churches, Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney not only have professional backgrounds working with young people, they have walked this path together. In Meet Me in the Middle, they draw on their experience to help you:Use eight planned opportunities to have comfortable discussions with your daughter about the topics you care about mostLearn natural ways to communicate your faithHear firsthand what your daughter is most stressed aboutHelp your daughter navigate fear and anxietyApproach the tricky subjects of friends, boys, and datingDiscussion questions, Scripture, activity ideas, and outing suggestions in Meet Me in the Middle help pave the way to a strong, trusting relationship. As you and your daughter step toward one another, you'll explore how you both can:Grow in faith as you find your identity and self-worth in ChristAvoid the comparison trapNurture healthy relationshipsKeep communication openMeet Me in the Middle guides you to a loving, trusting relationship with your tween or teen daughter as you grow closer, seek out God together, and enjoy each other along the way.
Deborah Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges (Epic of Eden)
by Dr. Sandra L. Richter, PhDThe Book of Judges narrates one of the most chaotic and morally dark eras of Israel's story. Into this morally-ambiguous time comes one of the most unlikely leaders of the biblical text—the prophet Deborah. Also a wife, mother, priest, and judge, Deborah responds to her call and transforms chaos into order by leading Israel in one of the most pivotal victories of her time.Join beloved scholar and professor Dr. Sandra L. Richter as she illustrates the era of the Judges by means of the archaeological record, historical geography, cultural context, and the hard facts of warfare in the ancient world. This eight-session Bible study draws you immediately into the grand tale of Deborah and challenges you, as a Christ-follower, to ask yourself where God wants to expand his kingdom in your realm of influence today.You will consider and answer three critical questions:What territory can you see from where you're standing that you know belongs to the Kingdom, but is not yet won?Is it worth fighting for?Are you willing to step out on faith and trust God for the victory?This study guide includes:Individual access to eight streaming videos from SandraVideo outlines for notetakingGroup discussion questionsIn-depth individual study between sessionsMaps, activities, and direct correlation between the biblical Ancient Near East and your life today!Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
Access Is Capture: How Edtech Reproduces Racial Inequality
by Roderic N CrooksRacially and economically segregated schools across the United States have hosted many interventions from commercial digital education technology (edtech) companies who promise their products will rectify the failures of public education. Edtech's benefits are not only trumpeted by industry promoters and evangelists but also vigorously pursued by experts, educators, students, and teachers. Why, then, has edtech yet to make good on its promises? In Access Is Capture, Roderic N. Crooks investigates how edtech functions in Los Angeles public schools that exclusively serve Latinx and Black communities. These so-called urban schools are sites of intense, ongoing technological transformation, where the tantalizing possibilities of access to computing meet the realities of structural inequality. Crooks shows how data-intensive edtech delivers value to privileged individuals and commercial organizations but never to the communities that hope to share in the benefits. He persuasively argues that data-drivenness ultimately enjoins the public to participate in a racial project marked by the extraction of capital from minoritized communities to enrich the tech sector.
The Danger Zone Is Everywhere: How Housing Discrimination Harms Health and Steals Wealth (American Crossroads #73)
by George LipsitzCompellingly argues that good health is as much social as it is biological, and that the racial health gap and the racial wealth gap are mutually constitutive. The Danger Zone Is Everywhere shows that housing insecurity and the poor health associated with it are central components of an unjust, destructive, and deadly racial order. Housing discrimination is a civil and economic injustice, but it is also a menace to public health. With this book, George Lipsitz reveals how the injuries of housing discrimination are augmented by racial bias in home appraisals and tax assessments, by the disparate racialized effects of policing, sentencing, and parole, and by the ways in which algorithms in insurance and other spheres associate race with risk. But The Danger Zone Is Everywhere also highlights new practices emerging in health care and the law, emphasizing how grassroots community mobilizations are creating an active and engaged public sphere constituency promoting new forms of legislation, litigation, and organization for social justice.
Heat, a History: Lessons from the Middle East for a Warming Planet
by On BarakShifts the conversation from abstract "global warming" to the deeply human impacts of heat—and how our efforts to keep cool have made the problem worse. Despite the flames of record-breaking temperatures licking at our feet, most people fail to fully grasp the gravity of environmental overheating. What acquired habits and conveniences allow us to turn a blind eye with an air of detachment? Using examples from the hottest places on earth, Heat, a History shows how scientific methods of accounting for heat and modern forms of acclimatization have desensitized us to climate change. Ubiquitous air conditioning, shifts in urban planning, and changes in mobility have served as temporary remedies for escaping the heat in hotspots such as the twentieth-century Middle East. However, all of these measures have ultimately fueled not only greenhouse gas emissions but also a collective myopia regarding the impact of rising temperatures. Identifying the scientific, economic, and cultural forces that have numbed our responses, this book charts a way out of short-term thinking and towards meaningful action.
Real Food, Real Facts: Processed Food and the Politics of Knowledge
by Charlotte BiltekoffA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. In recent decades, many members of the public have come to see processed food as a problem that needs to be solved by eating "real" food and reforming the food system. But for many food industry professionals, the problem is not processed food or the food system itself, but misperceptions and irrational fears caused by the public's lack of scientific understanding. In her highly original book, Charlotte Biltekoff explores the role that science and scientific authority play in food industry responses to consumer concerns about what we eat and how it is made. As Biltekoff documents, industry efforts to correct public misperceptions through science-based education have consistently misunderstood the public's concerns, which she argues are an expression of politics. This has entrenched "food scientism" in public discourse and seeded a form of antipolitics, with broad consequences. Real Food, Real Facts offers lessons that extend well beyond food choice and will appeal to readers interested in how everyday people come to accept or reject scientific authority in matters of personal health and well-being.
Have You Seen My Acorn?
by DK RylandPerfect for fans of the bestselling The Leaf Thief, this is a humorous picture book about a squirrel who enlists the help of his woodland friends as he searches for his missing acorn!Squirrel dug and dug, but he couldn't find it. Which could only mean one thing . . . someone took his acorn! So he asks Deer. And Skunk. And Racoon. And even Fox! But nobody has seen his acorn! And when Owl pipes up with a meandering monologue about a small tree nearby, he is no help at all! Will Squirrel ever find his missing acorn?Have You Seen My Acorn? is the perfect book for fall and for autumnal story times!Praise for Have You Seen My Acorn?:"Ryland&’s tongue-in-cheek &“mystery&” will entertain young listeners. A whimsical whodunit." --Kirkus reviews
One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story
by Ruth SpiroA young girl is inspired to make a difference in this thoughtful and lyrical exploration of the Jewish philosophy tikkun olam or repair the world.Imagine the world you want to live in. If it&’s not the world you see, will you create it?So begins a young girl&’s journey to solve a problem she notices one rainy day while walking to school. In that moment, the small spark inside her grows and then connects her to others who are inspired to make a change and help the world become a better place.This lyrical and very personal text from beloved author Ruth Spiro, with breathtaking and imaginative illustrations from Victoria Tentler-Krylov, explores the Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or taking part to repair the world. It&’s sure to inspire young readers to nurture their own small spark, taking action today that will change the world tomorrow.
The New Camelot (Emry Merlin #3)
by Robyn SchneiderSayeth it ain't so! The finale to the epic Emry Merlin trilogy is here, with all the sorcery, snark, and high stakes that made The Other Merlin one of Publishers Weekly&’s Best Books of the Year!Everything is finally going right for Emry Merlin. Now that Arthur is the king and her wayward magic is under control, she&’s enjoying life as Camelot&’s official court wizard—and as Arthur&’s girlfriend.But when an unexpected visitor arrives at court, Emry finds her hard-won position threatened. And Arthur is torn between listening to his advisors and following his heart. Even more troubling, war is on the horizon, with King Yurien&’s access to dark magic ensuring Camelot&’s doom. That is, unless Emry, Arthur, and Lance can find a way to defeat the evil sorceress Bellicent with magic from her own world. But undertaking a quest to Anwen is perilous business, and our young heroes will face many obstacles on their journey—from dangerous beasts to suspicious nobles to cursed maidens determined to find someone to marry.Can Emry and Arthur save their kingdom and fix their relationship, or will they have to choose between their future and Camelot&’s?
The Traitor's Daughter: Captured by Nazis, Pursued by the KGB, My Mother's Odyssey to Freedom from Her Secret Past
by Roxana SpicerThe masterful narration of a daughter's decades-long quest to understand her extraordinary mother, who was born in Lenin's Soviet Union, served as a combat soldier in the Red Army, and endured three years of Nazi captivity—but never revealed her darkest secrets.As a child, Roxana Spicer would sometimes wake to the sound of the Red Army choir. She would tip-toe downstairs to find her mother, cigarette in one hand and Black Russian in the other, singing along. Roxana would keep her company, and wonder....Everyone in their village knew Agnes Spicer was Russian, that she had been a captive of the Nazis. And that was all they knew, because Agnes kept her secrets close: how she managed to escape Germany, what the tattoo on her arm meant, even her real name. Discovering the truth about her beloved, charismatic, volatile mother became Roxana's obsession. Throughout her career as a journalist and documentarian, between investigations across Canada and around the world, she always went home to ask her mother more questions, often while filming. Roxana also took every chance to visit the few places that she did know played a role in her mother's story: Bad Salzuflen, Germany, home to POW slave labourers during the war; notorious concentration camps; and Russia. Under Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and the early years of Putin, she was able to find people, places, and documents that are now—perhaps forever—lost again. The Traitor's Daughter is intimate and exhaustively researched, vividly conversational, and shot through with Agnes Spicer's irrepressible, fiery personality. It is a true labour of love as well as a triumph of blending personal biography with sweeping history.
Talking to Strangers
by Fiona BartonDetective Elise King&’s investigation into a woman&’s murder is getting derailed by a reporter who insists on doing her own investigation in this nail-biting mystery from the author of Local Gone Missing.When Karen Simmons is murdered on Valentine&’s Day, Detective Elise King wonders if she was killed by a man she met online. Karen was all over the dating apps, leading some townspeople to blame her for her own death, while others band together to protest society&’s violence against women. Into the divide comes Kiki Nunn, whose aggressive newsgathering once again antagonizes Elise. A single mother of a young daughter, Kiki is struggling to make a living in the diminished news landscape. Getting a scoop in the Simmons murder would do a lot for her career, and she&’s willing to go up against not just Elise but the killer himself to do it.
I Miss You Most
by Charlotte ChengA girl remembers her grandfather fondly in this heartwarming, comforting picture book about coping with loss.The memories of a beloved grandpa bring sadness but also solace to the young girl in this glowing and nourishing book. We see the close and lively relationship they shared and all the ways she has been enriched by knowing him—the ways he will always be there for her. This book is just right for starting necessary conversations about grief, and for paying tribute to the loved ones we&’ve lost.&“When I miss you dearly, which is almost every day, I know your love is with me and will never go away.&”
¡Me llamo la Chiva!: El colorido bus de los Andes
by Karol HernándezPara los fanáticos de El camioncito azul, El camión rojo y La pequeña locomotora que sí pudo, llega esta oda en verso a un colorido autobús de América del Sur y a la esencia colectiva de su gente.Este alegre libro-álbum rimado es el primer libro de la autora, fue ilustrado por la estimada creadora de Luces nocturnas e Hicotea, y acompaña al icónico bus, o chiva, en su recorrido por las escarpadas montañas de los Andes, celebrando la rica cultura y el exuberante paisaje de Colombia que la película Encanto, de Disney, presentó de manera tan espléndida.
Everything We Never Had
by Randy RibayFrom the author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing comes an emotionally charged, moving novel about four generations of Filipino American boys grappling with identity, masculinity, and their fraught father-son relationships.Watsonville, 1930. Francisco Maghabol barely ekes out a living in the fields of California. As he spends what little money he earns at dance halls and faces increasing violence from white men in town, Francisco wonders if he should&’ve never left the Philippines.Stockton, 1965. Between school days full of prejudice from white students and teachers and night shifts working at his aunt&’s restaurant, Emil refuses to follow in the footsteps of his labor organizer father, Francisco. He&’s going to make it in this country no matter what or who he has to leave behind.Denver, 1983. Chris is determined to prove that his overbearing father, Emil, can&’t control him. However, when a missed assignment on &“ancestral history&” sends Chris off the football team and into the library, he discovers a desire to know more about Filipino history―even if his father dismisses his interest as unamerican and unimportant.Philadelphia, 2020. Enzo struggles to keep his anxiety in check as a global pandemic breaks out and his abrasive grandfather moves in. While tensions are high between his dad and his lolo, Enzo&’s daily walks with Lolo Emil have him wondering if maybe he can help bridge their decades-long rift.Told in multiple perspectives, Everything We Never Had unfolds like a beautifully crafted nesting doll, where each Maghabol boy forges his own path amid heavy family and societal expectations, passing down his flaws, values, and virtues to the next generation, until it&’s up to Enzo to see how he can braid all these strands and men together.
Failure by Design: The California Energy Crisis and the Limits of Market Planning
by Georg RilingerA new framework for studying markets as the product of organizational planning and understanding the practical limits of market design. The Western energy crisis was one of the great financial disasters of the past century. The crisis began in April 2000, when price spikes started to rattle California’s electricity markets. Decades later, some blame economic fundamentals and ignorant politicians, while others accuse the energy sellers who raided the markets. In Failure by Design, sociologist Georg Rilinger offers a different explanation, one that focuses on the practical challenges of market design. The unique physical attributes of electricity made it exceedingly difficult to introduce markets into the coordination of the electricity system, so market designers were brought in to construct the infrastructures that coordinate how market participants interact. An exercise in social engineering, these infrastructures were intended to guide market actors toward behavior that would produce optimal market results and facilitate grid management. Yet, though these experts spent their days worrying about incentive misalignment and market manipulation, they unintentionally created a system riddled with opportunities for destructive behavior. Rilinger’s analysis not only illuminates the California energy crisis but also develops a broader theoretical framework for thinking about markets as the products of organizational planning and the limits of social engineering, contributing broadly to sociological and economic thinking about the nature of markets.
A Life in Letters
by Simone WeilThe inspiring letters of philosopher, mystic, and freedom fighter Simone Weil to her family, presented for the first time in English.Now in the pantheon of great thinkers, Simone Weil (1909–1943) lived largely in the shadows, searching for her spiritual home while bearing witness to the violence that devastated Europe twice in her brief lifetime. The letters she wrote to her parents and brother from childhood onward chart her intellectual range as well as her itinerancy and ever-shifting preoccupations, revealing the singular personality at the heart of her brilliant essays.The first complete collection of Weil’s missives to her family, A Life in Letters offers new insight into her personal relationships and experiences. The letters abound with vivid illustrations of a life marked by wisdom as much as seeking. The daughter of a bourgeois Parisian Jewish family, Weil was a troublemaking idealist who preferred the company of miners and Russian exiles to that of her peers. An extraordinary scholar of history and politics, she ultimately found a home in Christian mysticism. Weil paired teaching with poetry and even dabbled in mathematics, as evidenced by her correspondence with her brother, André, who won the Kyoto Prize in 1994 for the famed Weil Conjectures.A Life in Letters depicts Simone Weil’s thought taking shape amid political turmoil, as she describes her participation in the Spanish struggle against fascism and in the transatlantic resistance to the Nazis. An introduction and notes by Robert Chenavier contextualize the letters historically and intellectually, relating Weil’s letters to her general body of writing. This book is an ideal entryway into Weil’s philosophical insights, one for both neophytes and acolytes to treasure.