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Transformative Student Voice for Teachers: A Guide to Classroom Action
by null Dane Stickney null Ben Kirshner null Carlos P Hipolito-Delgado null Shelley ZionA step-by-step guidebook for teachers on how to build a classroom community that empowers students through critical reflection, inquiry, and action to drive school transformation
Transformative Student Voice: Partnering with Young People for Equitable School Improvement
by null Shelley Zion null Ben Kirshner null Carlos P Hipolito-DelgadoA testament to the power of centering youth voices in planning and implementing school reform
Christmas in Tinsel Tree Village: A Holiday Novella
by null Viola ShipmanJust in time for the holidays, a beautiful story about letting go of grief and discovering the healing power of love, from USA TODAY bestselling author Viola ShipmanNeve Ford, once the queen of Christmas, no longer loves the holidays. While she once reveled in the magic of the first snow of the season and her collection of heirloom decorations, they now serve as reminders of the husband she lost too soon. With so many painful memories haunting her small Michigan hometown, Neve moved away and never looked back.Now working in Chicago, and a social media star thanks to her spectacular Christmas windows, Neve&’s sole focus is creating crowd-drawing displays—and ignoring the pleading letters her grandmother continues to send from home. But then her job unexpectedly takes her back to Michigan to curate displays for a Christmas festival. An expert at avoiding her past, Neve plans to slip in and get gone…until word of her return leaks out. The walls Neve built around her heart may be strong, but with some unexpected help from the community, Neve will learn that she can&’t outrun family bonds—or the promise of hope that only Christmas can give.
The Secret of Snow: A Novel
by null Viola ShipmanThe forecast is calling for a reluctant homecoming and regrettable decisions with a strong chance of romance…When Sonny Dunes, a SoCal meteorologist whose job is all sunshine and seventy-two-degree days, is replaced by a virtual meteorologist that will never age, gain weight or renegotiate its contract, the only station willing to give the fifty-year-old another shot is the very place Sonny&’s been avoiding since the day she left for college—her northern Michigan hometown.Sonny grudgingly returns to the long, cold, snowy winters of her childhood…with the added humiliation of moving back in with her mother. Not quite an outsider but no longer a local, Sonny finds her past blindsiding her everywhere: from the high school friends she ghosted, to the former journalism classmate and mortal frenemy who&’s now her boss, to, most keenly, the death years ago of her younger sister, who loved the snow.To distract herself from the memories she's spent her life trying to outrun, Sonny throws herself headfirst into covering every small-town winter event to woo a new audience, made more bearable by a handsome widower with optimism to spare. But with someone trying to undermine her efforts to rebuild her career, Sonny must make peace with who she used to be and allow her heart to thaw if she&’s ever going to find a place she can truly call home.Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls
Famous in a Small Town: The Perfect Summer Read
by null Viola ShipmanA magical tale of destiny and small-town charm. The summer read you&’ve been waiting for!"Full of summertime delight…and sweet, nostalgic charm, Famous in a Small Town is a beautiful reminder to…fully embrace the magic that lives inside you." —Heather Webber, USA TODAY bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird CaféFor most of her eighty years, Mary Jackson has endured the steady invasion of tourists, influencers and real estate developers who have discovered the lakeside charm of Good Hart, Michigan, waiting patiently for the arrival of a stranger she&’s believed since childhood would one day carry on her legacy—the Very Cherry General Store. Like generations of Jackson women before her, Cherry Mary, as she&’s known locally, runs the community hub—part post office, bakery and sandwich shop—and had almost given up hope that the mysterious prediction she&’d been told as a girl would come true and the store would have to pass to…a man.Becky Thatcher came to Good Hart with her ride-or-die BFF to forget that she&’s just turned forty with nothing to show for it. Ending up at the general store with Mary is admittedly not the beach vacation she expected, but the more the feisty octogenarian talks about destiny, the stronger Becky&’s memories of her own childhood holidays become, and the strange visions over the lake she was never sure were real. As she works under Mary&’s wing for the summer and finds she fits into this quirky community of locals, she starts to believe that destiny could be real, and that it might have something very special in mind for Becky…Bursting with memorable characters and small-town lore, the enchanting new novel from the bestselling author of The Clover Girls is a magical story about the family you&’re born with, and the one you choose.Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls
The Summer Cottage
by null Viola ShipmanA USA Today Bestseller!&“Every now and then a new voice in fiction arrives to completely charm, entertain and remind us what matters. Viola Shipman is that voice and The Summer Cottage is that absolutely irresistible and necessary novel.&” — New York Times Bestselling Author Dorothea Benton FrankFrom the bestselling author of The Charm Bracelet and The Recipe Box comes the perfect summer escape about the restorative power of family tradition, small-town community and the feel of sand between your toesAdie Lou Kruger&’s ex never understood her affection for what her parents called their Cozy Cottage, the charming, ramshackle summer home—complete with its own set of rules for relaxing—that she&’s inherited on Lake Michigan. But despite the fact she&’s facing a broken marriage and empty nest, and middle age is looming in the distance, memories of happy childhoods on the beach give her reason for hope. She&’s determined not to let her husband&’s affair with a grad student reduce her to a cliché, or to waste one more minute in a career she doesn&’t love, so it becomes clear what Adie Lou must do: rebuild her life and restore her cottage shingle by shingle, on her terms.But converting the beloved, weather-beaten structure into a bed-and-breakfast isn&’t quite the efficient home-reno experience she&’s seen on TV. Pushback from Saugatuck&’s contentious preservation society, costly surprises and demanding guests were not part of the plan. But as the cottage comes back to life, Adie Lou does, too, finding support in unexpected places and a new love story on the horizon. One cottage rule at a time, Adie Lou reclaims her own strength, history and joy by rediscovering the magic in every sunset and sandcastle.Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls
The Clover Girls: A Novel
by null Viola ShipmanFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Cottage "Like a true friendship, The Clover Girls is a novel you will forever savor and treasure." —Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling authorElizabeth, Veronica, Rachel and Emily met at Camp Birchwood as girls in 1985, where over four summers they were the Clover Girls—inseparable for those magical few weeks of freedom—until the last summer that pulled them apart. Now approaching middle age, the women are facing challenges they never imagined as teens, struggles with their marriages, their children, their careers, and wondering who it is they see when they look in the mirror.Then Liz, V and Rachel each receive a letter from Emily with devastating news. She implores the girls who were once her best friends to reunite at Camp Birchwood one last time, to spend a week together revisiting the dreams they&’d put aside and repair the relationships they&’d allowed to sour. But the women are not the same idealistic, confident girls who once ruled Camp Birchwood, and perhaps some friendships aren&’t meant to last forever…USA TODAY bestselling author Viola Shipman is at her absolute best with The Clover Girls. Readers of all ages and backgrounds will love its powerful, redemptive nature and the empowering message at its heart.Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden
A Sugarplum Christmas
by null Viola ShipmanUSA TODAY bestselling author Viola Shipman captures the magic and wonder of Christmas with this cozy novella, where memories hold the key to healing and rediscovering the joy of the holidays. The only festive thing about Debbie Hutchins is her online persona, the Sugarplum Fairy. The whimsical screen name is a front for her holiday hustle: buying worn-out decorations from estate sales and reselling them online at a steep markup. As a child, Debbie treasured her personal collection of holiday trinkets—especially her nutcrackers. Encouraged by her grandmother, Debbie&’s passion for The Nutcracker grew into dreams for a future as colorful and fantastical as the ballet. But when her grandmother passed away, Debbie&’s days of dreaming abruptly came to an end. When she unexpectedly comes across a large collection of authentic vintage nutcrackers, Debbie can&’t sell them soon enough. Until she finds a note tucked among the collection, written from a great-grandmother to her great-grandson. As nostalgic memories of her own grandmother flood back, Debbie&’s new holiday mission is to reunite the heirlooms with their rightful owner. Helping a grieving family will be challenging, but the process just might help Debbie rediscover the Christmas dreamer that still thrives inside her.
The Heirloom Garden: A Novel
by null Viola ShipmanFrom the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Cottage In her inimitable style, Viola Shipman explores the unlikely relationship between two very different women brought together by the pain of war, but bonded by hope, purpose…and flowers.Iris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to illness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind the towering fence surrounding her home, Iris has built a new family…of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to a garden filled with the heirloom starts that keep the memories of her loved ones alive.When Abby Peterson moves next door with her family—a husband traumatized by his service in the Iraq War and a young daughter searching for stability—Iris is reluctantly yet inevitably drawn into her boisterous neighbor&’s life, where, united by loss and a love of flowers, she and Abby tentatively unearth their secrets, and help each other discover how much life they have yet to live.With delightful illustrations and fascinating detail, Viola Shipman&’s heartwarming story will charm readers while resonating with issues that are so relevant today.Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Clover Girls
A Wish for Winter: A Christmas Romance Novel
by null Viola Shipman&“I love this book—funny, perfect and wonderfully good. A not-to-be-missed delight.&” —New York Times bestselling author Susan MalleryWith echoes of classic Hollywood love stories like Serendipity and An Affair to Remember, Viola Shipman&’s latest winter charmer following the USA TODAY bestseller The Secret of Snow is sure to tug on heartstrings and delight readers who love books about books, missed connections and the magic of Christmas.Despite losing her parents in a tragic accident just before her fourteenth Christmas, Susan Norcross has had it better than most, with loving grandparents to raise her and a gang of quirky, devoted friends to support her. Now a successful bookstore owner in a tight-knit Michigan lakeside community, Susan is facing down forty—the same age as her mother when she died—and she can&’t help but see everything she hasn&’t achieved, including finding a love match of her own. To add to the pressure, everyone in her small town believes it&’s Susan&’s destiny to meet and marry a man dressed as Santa, just like her mother and grandmother before her. So it seems cosmically unfair that the man she makes an instant connection with at an annual Santa Run is lost in the crowd before she can get his name.What follows is Susan and her friends&’ hilarious and heartwarming search for the mystery Santa—covering twelve months of social media snafus, authors behaving badly and dating fails—as well as a poignant look at family, friendship and what defines a well-lived and well-loved life.&“Viola Shipman has written a captivating story for anyone whose memories run deep… This book keeps faith and hope alive!&” —New York Times bestselling author Sherryl WoodsA Country Living Magazine Best Christmas Book to Read This Holiday Season!Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town The Secret of Snow The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls
The Edge of Summer
by null Viola ShipmanBestselling author Viola Shipman delights with this captivating summertime escape set along the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, where a woman searches for clues to her secretive mother's pastDevastated by the sudden death of her mother—a quiet, loving and intensely private Southern seamstress called Miss Mabel, who overflowed with pearls of Ozarks wisdom but never spoke of her own family—Sutton Douglas makes the impulsive decision to pack up and head north to the Michigan resort town where she believes she&’ll find answers to the lifelong questions she&’s had about not only her mother&’s past but also her own place in the world.Recalling Miss Mabel&’s sewing notions that were her childhood toys, Sutton buys a collection of buttons at an estate sale from Bonnie Lyons, the imposing matriarch of the lakeside community. Propelled by a handful of trinkets left behind by her mother and glimpses into the history of the magical lakeshore town, Sutton becomes tantalized by the possibility that Bonnie is the grandmother she never knew. But is she? As Sutton cautiously befriends Bonnie and is taken into her confidence, she begins to uncover the secrets about her family that Miss Mabel so carefully hid, and about the role that Sutton herself unwittingly played in it all.&“The minute I finished The Clover Girls, I ordered copies for all my friends. It&’s that good.&” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling authorDon't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!Other books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Summer Cottage The Heirloom Garden The Clover Girls
The Cookie Bible
by Rose Levy BeranbaumThe ultimate cookie cookbook, from the bestselling author of The Baking Bible Rose Levy Beranbaum.This is your must-have cookie book, featuring nearly every cookie imaginable, from rustic Cranberry Chocolate Chippers to elegant French macarons, and everything in between—simple drop cookies, rolled-and-cut holiday cookies, brownies and other bars, pretty sandwich cookies, luxurious frosted or chocolate-dipped treats, and much more. With legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum’s foolproof recipes—which feature detail-oriented instructions that eliminate guesswork, notes for planning ahead, ingenious tips, and other golden rules for success—it’s easy to whip up a batch of irresistible, crowd-pleasing cookies anytime, for any occasion. Standout classics and new favorites include:Rose’s Dream Chocolate Chip CookiesLemon LumpiesBlack Tahini CrispsPeanut Butter and Jelly ButtonsDouble Ginger Molasses CookiesCaramel Surprise SnickerdoodlesMom’s Coconut Snowball KissesChocolate SablésGingerbread Folks (with a special sturdy variation for gingerbread houses)Pecan Freezer SquaresBrownie DoughnutsBrandy Snap RollsPlus “extra special” details including homemade Dulce de Leche, Wicked Good Ganache, Lemon Curd, and more
Rejection: Fiction
by Tony TulathimutteLONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION • A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"A master comedian with a virtuoso prose style has produced an audacious, original and highly disturbing book . . . an incandescent satire." —Giles Harvey, The New York Times Magazine From the Whiting and O. Henry–winning author of Private Citizens (“the first great millennial novel,” New York Magazine), an electrifying novel-in-stories that follows a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos.Sharply observant and outrageously funny, Rejection is a provocative plunge into the touchiest problems of modern life. The seven connected stories seamlessly transition between the personal crises of a complex ensemble and the comic tragedies of sex, relationships, identity, and the internet.In “The Feminist,” a young man’s passionate allyship turns to furious nihilism as he realizes, over thirty lonely years, that it isn’t getting him laid. A young woman’s unrequited crush in “Pics” spirals into borderline obsession and the systematic destruction of her sense of self. And in “Ahegao; or, The Ballad of Sexual Repression,” a shy late bloomer’s flailing efforts at a first relationship leads to a life-upending mistake. As the characters pop up in each other’s dating apps and social media feeds, or meet in dimly lit bars and bedrooms, they reveal the ways our delusions can warp our desire for connection.These brilliant satires explore the underrated sorrows of rejection with the authority of a modern classic and the manic intensity of a manifesto. Audacious and unforgettable, Rejection is a stunning mosaic that redefines what it means to be rejected by lovers, friends, society, and oneself."Rejection is unrelentingly brutal and gut-bustingly funny and spares no one—not you, not me. Tulathimutte is a pervert and a madman and a stone-cold genius." —Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties“One of the foremost fiction writers exploring the subject of his own generation.” —Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker
No One Gets to Fall Apart: A Memoir
by Sarah LaBrieA New York Times "Editor's Pick" and "Notable Book of the Year" * An Essence "Most Anticipated" * A Lit Hub's "Most Anticipated" * An Oprah Daily "Best Book of Fall" * An Esquire "Best Memoir of the Year" * A San Francisco Chronicle "New Book for a Season of Change" * A Zibby Owens "Most Anticipated" * An NPR "Books We Love" *“Brilliant . . . stunning . . . deserves a place alongside modern classics like Jeannette Walls’s The Glass Castle and Tara Westover’s Educated.” —Susannah Cahalan, New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire“A triumph.”—Lorrie Moore, author of I Am Homeless If This Is Not My HomeIn this poignant memoir, as candid and indelible as The Glass Castle and Memorial Drive, a writer takes on the conflict between the love that binds us to home and the desire to escape it for good. On a highway in Houston, Texas, Sarah LaBrie’s mother was found screaming at passing cars, terrified she would be murdered by invisible assailants. The diagnosis of schizophrenia that followed compelled Sarah to rethink her childhood, marked at turns by violence and all-consuming closeness.Digging into the events that led to her mother’s break, Sarah traces her family history of mental illness, from the dysphoria that plagued her great-grandmother, a granddaughter of slaves, to her own experience with depression as a scholarship student at Brown. At the same time, she navigates a decades-long fixation on a novel she can’t finish but can't abandon, her complicated feelings about her white partner, and a fraught friendship colored by betrayal.Spanning the globe from Houston’s Third Ward to Paris to Tallinn and New York to Los Angeles, No One Gets to Fall Apart is an unflinching chronicle of one woman's attempt to forge a new future through a better understanding of the past.
The Armored Saint (The Sacred Throne #1)
by Myke ColeAn oppressive empire forces a young girl to embrace her destiny in this “ruthless and heartwrenching” epic military fantasy trilogy opener (Robin Hobb).The Sacred Throne trilogy begins! Myke Cole’s first epic fantasy series will enthrall readers. Follow Heloise from her humble beginnings to her world-shaping destiny in this story of religious tyrants, arcane war machines, and underground resistance.In a world where any act of magic could open a portal to hell, the Order ensures that no wizard will live to summon devils, and they will kill as many innocent people as they must to prevent that greater horror. After witnessing a horrendous slaughter, the village girl Heloise opposes the Order, and risks bringing their wrath down on herself, her family, and her village.Praise for The Armored Saint“Brutal and lovely—an inventive and poignant fantasy that’s rich with keen characters, set in a vivid, fascinating world.” —Cherie Priest“A dark fantasy tale with sharp teeth and a hard punch. Heloise is the hero we need, and Myke Cole is the writer to bring her transformation to light.” —Chuck Wendig
So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
by Cal NewportIn this book with unique perspective, professor Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice, and sets out to discover the reality of how people end up loving their careers. A focus on passion over skill can be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. Spending time with professionals who admit to deriving great satisfaction from their work, Newport uncovers the strategies they use and the pitfalls they avoid in developing their compelling careers. Cal reveals 4 Rules for falling in love with your job: #1: Don't follow your passion #2: Be so good they can't ignore you #3: Turn down a promotion #4: Think small, act big Cal Newport's manifesto is mandatory reading for anyone fretting about what to do with their life, or frustrated by their current job situation. So Good They Can't Ignore You provides an evidence-based blueprint for creating work you love, and will change the way you think about careers, happiness, and the crafting of a remarkable life.
Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn't Enough)
by Tasha EurichLearn how to turn stress into strength in this &“impactful guide to navigating life&’s upheavals&” (Susan Cain). Are you working too much but feel like it&’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you&’re &“fine&” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list? We&’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to navigating life&’s most difficult moments. But according to New York Times bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and researcher Dr. Tasha Eurich, there is one problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn&’t an unlimited resource, especially with the growing pressure and uncertainty we&’re experiencing today. What if, instead of merely &“bouncing back&” from stressors and setbacks, we could harness them for forward growth? Whether you&’re grappling with work stress, personal challenges, or the chaos of everyday life, Shatterproof offers an urgent alternative to stoic endurance as the only strategy for survival. Combining cutting-edge research, practical tools, and insights from her own struggle with a life-defining health crisis, Dr. Eurich will overturn your beliefs about what it takes to thrive through adversity, offering a scientifically supported system to help you feel better, do better, and live better than before. You&’ll discover how to: •Reclaim your best self when stress turns you into someone you barely recognize •Uncover the unmet needs that keep you stuck in self-limiting patterns •Turn stress into strength, exhaustion into energy, and confusion into confidence •Find peace in the present and be prepared for what the future holds •And much more When we embark on this journey, we learn that the things that break us can also uniquely remake us. That is what it means to become shatterproof.
Presumed Guilty (Presumed Innocent)
by Scott TurowRead Scott Turow&’s new &“unputdownable&” courtroom drama from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, the phenomenon that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+&’s most-watched drama series ever (Kristin Hannah, #1 NYT bestselling author). &“No one does it better.&”―David Baldacci, #1 NYT Bestselling Author &“The truth is, Turow is just better at this than the rest of us.&”―Greg Iles, #1 NYT Bestselling Author &“This is manna for legal-thriller fans."―Booklist, starred review &“This easily ranks among Turow&’s best."―Publishers Weekly, starred review &“An absorbing and entertaining read.&” ―Kirkus Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace that&’s taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea&’s young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesn&’t return soon, he will be sent back to jail. Aaron eventually turns up with a vague story about a camping trip with his troubled girlfriend, Mae, that ended in a fight and a long hitchhike home. Days later, when she still hasn&’t returned, suspicion falls on Aaron, and when Mae is subsequently discovered dead, Aaron is arrested and set for trial on charges of first-degree murder. Faced with few choices and even fewer hopes, Bea begs Rusty to return to court one last time, to defend her son and to save their last best hope for happiness. For Rusty, the question is not whether to defend Aaron, or whether the boy is in fact innocent—it&’s whether the system to which he has devoted his life can ever provide true justice for those who are presumed guilty.
skin & bones: a novel
by Renée WatsonBest Book of May 2024 by New York Post. Finalist for the 2024 Westport Prize for Literature.From the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a soulful and lyrical novel exploring sisterhood, motherhood, faith, love, and ultimately what gets passed down from one generation to the next At 40, Lena Baker is at a steady and stable moment in life—between wine nights with her two best friends and her wedding just weeks away, she&’s happy in love and in friendship until a confession on her wedding day shifts her world. Unmoored and grieving a major loss, Lena finds herself trying to teach her daughter self-love while struggling to do so herself. Lena questions everything she&’s learned about dating, friendship, and motherhood, and through it all, she works tirelessly to bring the oft-forgotten Black history of Oregon to the masses, sidestepping her well-meaning co-workers that don&’t understand that their good intentions are often offensive and hurtful. Through Watson&’s poetic voice, skin & bones is a stirring exploration of who society makes space for and is ultimately a story of heartbreak and healing.
Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do
by Wallace J. NicholsThe 10th anniversary edition of the landmark book on the remarkable effects of water on our health and well-being. A decade ago, marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols revolutionized how we think about our connection to water, exploring the questions we've long lacked answers to: Why are we drawn to lakes, rivers, oceans, beaches, and pools each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease, boost creativity, enhance wellness, and increase longevity? Over the past several years, Blue Mind has become the ultimate resource on the remarkable benefits of being near, in, on, or under water. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and cross-disciplinary data with compelling personal stories from top athletes, leading scientists, military veterans, and gifted artists, Nichols shows how proximity to water can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase professional success. Now with updated science-backed research, examples of innovative practitioners, and a new afterword on the far-reaching impact of this groundbreaking book, Blue Mind not only illustrates the crucial importance of our connection to water; it provides a paradigm shifting "blueprint" for a movement to create better lives for everyone on this Blue Marble we call home.
The Full Moon Coffee Shop: The bestselling Japanese healing classic (The Full Moon Coffee Shop #1)
by Mai MochizukiHUMANS ARE STARS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT, MIZUKI. EVERY ONE OF THEM.Your NEXT BIG READ if you love BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLDNO.1 BESTSELLER TRANSLATED INTO 20 LANGUAGES'Lose yourself in a world of talking cats with this cult bestseller' GLAMOUR'Feel-good fiction for those needing a redirection' BOOKLISTUnder a glittering full moon, a Kyoto coffee shop with no fixed location or hours appears only where and when it's needed. It's run by talking cats serving the finest teas and coffees, delicious desserts and age-old astrological wisdom.The Full Moon Coffee Shop attracts customers who have lost their way in their life, from a down-on-her-luck screenwriter to a failed video game developer. In the middle of the night, the feline guides will set them on their destined paths...Heartwarming and magical, THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP will remind you that it's never too late to discover your purpose.READERS LOVE IT:'Perfect for those who want a touch of magic in everyday life' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A warm hug of a book... I don't think I'll ever forget it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A dream, a slice of magic I hope to one day discover is true' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Sicily: A Short History, from the Ancient Greeks to Cosa Nostra (The\normans In Sicily Ser. #2)
by John Julius Norwich Paul Duncan'Sicily is the key to everything' Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The author of the classic book on Venice turns his sights to Sicily in this beautiful book full of maps and colour photographs.'I discovered Sicily almost by mistake . . .We drove as far as Naples, then put the car on the night ferry to Palermo. There was a degree of excitement in the early hours when we passed Stromboli, emitting a rich glow every half-minute or so like an ogre puffing on an immense cigar; and a few hours later, in the early morning sunshine, we sailed into the Conca d'Oro, the Golden Shell, in which the city lies. Apart from the beauty of the setting, I remember being instantly struck by a change in atmosphere. The Strait of Messina is only a couple of miles across and the island is politically part of Italy; yet somehow one feels that one has entered a different world . . . This book is, among other things, an attempt to analyse why this should be.' The stepping stone between Europe and Africa, the gateway between the East and the West, at once a stronghold, clearing-house and observation post, Sicily has been invaded and fought over by Phoenicians and Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans, Goths and Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, Germans, Spaniards and the French for thousands of years. It has belonged to them all - and yet has properly been part of none. John Julius Norwich was inspired to become a writer by his first visit in 1961 and this book is the result of a fascination that has lasted over half a century. In tracing its dark story, he attempts to explain the enigma that lies at the heart of the Mediterranean's largest island. This vivid short history covers everything from erupting volcanoes to the assassination of Byzantine emperors, from Nelson's affair with Emma Hamilton to Garibaldi and the rise of the Mafia. Taking in the key buildings and towns, and packed with fascinating stories and unforgettable characters, Sicily is the book he was born to write.
The Only One Left: the chilling, gripping novel from the master of the genre-bending thriller
by Riley Sager**Pre-order the brand new, Agatha Christie-inspired suspense thriller from Riley Sager now - WITH A VENGEANCE**THE HEART-POUNDING GOTHIC THRILLER FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOREveryone believes that Lenora Hope is a mass murderer.When the Hope family was massacred decades ago, she was the only one left after that tragic night.Mute, paralysed and confined to a wheelchair, Lenora has never been able to tell her side of the story.Until her new live-in caregiver Kit brings her a typewriter.And with one working finger Lenora begins to type:I want to tell you everything.Real readers LOVE The Only One Left:'Plot twists on plot twists! A story that keeps you guessing throughout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kept me guessing to the very end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I literally couldn't leave this story alone' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The tension throughout this book is so intense it is breath taking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I devoured this in a single sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Laden with an abundance of twists and turns that are truly mind-bending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The ending though . . . didn't see that one coming!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Riley never fails to disappoint me, now to wait for the next book...' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐And your favourite authors love it too...'A master storyteller' ALEX MICHAELIDES'Spine-chilling' RUTH WARE'Twisty' SHARI LAPENA'Addictive' STEPHANIE WROBEL'Propulsive' ELLERY LLOYD'Terrific' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Shocking' LISA GARDNER
Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think
by Hans Rosling Ola Rosling Anna Rosling RönnlundOVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD 'A hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases'BARACK OBAMA'One of the most important books I've ever read - an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world'BILL GATESThe international bestseller, inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world, and make you realise things are better than you thought.*#1 Sunday Times bestseller * New York Times bestseller * Observer 'best brainy book of the decade' * Irish Times bestseller * Guardian bestseller * audiobook bestseller *
Visual Arts for Secondary Schools Second Edition
by Allan Sieupresad Michelle Bright Chin-See Gabriella D’AbreauConfidently navigate the Visual Arts curricula across all secondary school years with a course that unifies foundational skills and CSEC exam practice, featuring clear visual guides and activities tailored for academic success and artistic growth.- Enhance CSEC readiness with a resource that incorporates the latest technologies and syllabus topics, guiding students through reflective journal and portfolio creation for exam success. - Foster accessible learning through the simplification of complex visual arts concepts with student-friendly language and step-by-step guidance, enhancing skill development across student levels. - Improve understanding of chapter content through practical skills and preparation for examination with research-based activities, collaborative and independent projects, and art appreciation or critique.