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Cinderella Man: James J. Braddock, Max Baer, and the Greatest Upset in Boxing History
by Jeremy SchaapNew York Times Bestseller: This true Depression-era story of a down-and-out fighter&’s dramatic comeback is &“a delight&” (David Halberstam). James J. Braddock was a once promising light heavyweight. But a string of losses in the ring and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929—and Braddock was forced to labor on the docks of Hoboken. Only his manager, Joe Gould, still believed in him. Gould looked out for the burly, quiet Irishman, finding matches for Braddock to help him feed his wife and children. Together, they were about to stage the greatest comeback in fighting history. Within twelve months, Braddock went from being on the relief rolls to facing heavyweight champion Max Baer, renowned for having allegedly killed two men in the ring. A brash Jewish boxer from the West Coast, Baer was heavily favored—but Braddock carried the hopes and dreams of the working class on his shoulders, and when he emerged victorious against all odds, the shock was palpable—and the cheers were deafening. In the wake of his surprise win, Damon Runyon dubbed him &“Cinderella Man.&” Against the gritty backdrop of the 1930s, Cinderella Man brings this dramatic all-American story to life, telling a classic David and Goliath tale that transcends the sport. &“A punchy read with touches of humor.&” —The New York Times &“A wonderful, thrilling boxing story, and simultaneously a meticulous look at Depression life.&” —Jimmy Breslin
Entertainment, Pleasure, and Meaning in Early England (Elements in England in the Early Medieval World)
by Martha BaylessThe people of early England (c. 450–1100 CE) enjoyed numerous kinds of entertainment, recreation and pleasure, but the scattered records of such things have made the larger picture challenging to assemble. This volume illuminates the merrier aspects of early English life, extending our understanding of the full range of early medieval English culture. It shows why entertainment and festivity were not merely trivial aspects of culture, but had important functions, in ritual, in community-building, in assuming power, and in resistance to power. Among the activities explored are child's play; drinking and feasting; music, dance, and performance; the pleasures of literature, festivals and celebrations; hunting and sport; and games.
God and Happiness (Elements in the Problems of God)
by Matthew SheaThis Element explores the connection between God and happiness, with happiness understood as a life of well-being or flourishing that goes well for the one living it. It provides a historical and contemporary survey of philosophical questions, theories, and debates about happiness, and it asks how they should be answered and evaluated from a theistic perspective. The central topics it covers are the nature of happiness (what is it?), the content of happiness (what are the constituents of a happy life?), the structure of happiness (is there a hierarchy of goods?), and the possibility of happiness (can we be happy?). It argues that God's existence has significant, positive, and desirable implications for human happiness.
Intellectual Property, COVID-19 and the Next Pandemic: Diagnosing Problems, Developing Cures
by Madhavi Sunder Haochen SunThis volume assesses the role of intellectual property in pandemic times through lessons learned from COVID-19. Authored by an international roster of experts, chapters diagnose causes for the inequitable distribution of lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines and offer concrete suggestions for reform. From delinking vaccine development from monopoly rights in technology, to enhanced legal requirements under national and international law for sharing publicly funded technologies, to requiring funding from rich nations to former colonies to build local vaccine manufacturing capacity in low and middle-income countries (including those in Africa), this work highlights timely IP reforms that prepare us for the next pandemic. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
The Entrenchment of Democracy: The Comparative Constitutional Design of Elections, Parties and Voting (Comparative Constitutional Law and Policy)
by Tom Ginsburg Aziz Z. Huq Tarunabh KhaitanThis volume of essays brings together a group of leading political scientists, legal scholars, and political theorists to describe and analyze the body of constitutional law and practice within and upon democratic institutions, in particular examining how constitutional law shapes electoral democracy. Constitutional law and practice on this question are complex and varied. This volume therefore takes a thematic and regional approach: it selects a range of key theoretical questions related to democratic constitutional design and offers a series of chapters featuring a diverse range of voices, as well as a blend of theory, qualitative studies, and quantitative methods. Readers will gain a multifaceted understanding of a phenomenon of growing importance. The volume will also be useful to students of comparative constitutionalism, who will gain a rich array of empirical evidence to stimulate further work. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Women with Epilepsy: A Practical Management Handbook
by Esther Bui P. Emanuela VoinescuThere are unique challenges to the care of women with epilepsy, including the gender-specific influences that women may experience owing to their age, hormonal status, and co-morbidities. Many healthcare providers are not informed about the unique issues facing women with epilepsy. This new edition comprehensively reviews the impacts of epilepsy at different life-stages, from adolescence, through pregnancy and to menopause, highlighting appropriate therapies. The book covers topics including managing patients' fertility and preconception counselling, obstetric and fetal monitoring and post-partum seizure management. Chapters on drug-drug interactions, the effect of hormones and anti-epileptic drugs have been thoroughly updated according to new guidelines. Information is presented practically, with bullet points allowing readers to access take home messages easily. This is a highly practical, up-to-date and concise manual for the practical approach in caring for women with epilepsy aimed at general practitioners, midwives, obstetricians, general neurologists, and anesthetists.
Millionaire Women Next Door: The Many Journeys Of Successful American Businesswomen (Millionaire Set #3)
by Dr. Thomas J. StanleyThe New York Times–bestselling author of The Millionaire Next Door reveals the spending and saving habits of financially successful women. Millionaire Women Next Door presents a variety of groundbreaking concepts involving the personality, lifestyle, motives, beliefs, and spending habits of economically successful American businesswomen. Most of these women report being raised in nurturing family environments. They were trained not only to succeed financially but also to be generous in giving to noble causes. Stanley asks, &“How did these businesswomen become millionaires? They did it by doing more of the key activities and achieving better results than most of their male counterparts.&” Praise for Thomas J. Stanley&’s The Millionaire Mind &“A very good book that deserves to be well read.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Worth every cent . . . It&’s an inspiration for anyone who has ever been told that he wasn&’t smart enough or good enough.&” —Associated Press &“A high IQ isn&’t necessarily an indicator of financial success . . . Stanley tells us that the typical millionaire had an average GPA and frugal spending habits—but good interpersonal skills.&” —Entertainment Weekly &“Ideas bigger than the next buck.&” —Orlando Sentinel
Inside the Outbreaks: The Elite Medical Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service
by Mark PendergrastThe &“fascinating&” story of the CDC&’s intrepid investigators, who travel the world to protect us from deadly pathogens (Chicago Tribune). Since its founding in 1951, the Epidemic Intelligence Service has waged war on every imaginable ailment. When an epidemic hits, the EIS will be there to crack the case, however mysterious or deadly, saving countless lives in the process. Over the years they have successfully battled polio, cholera, and smallpox, to name a few, and in recent years have turned to the epidemics killing us now—smoking, obesity, and gun violence among them. The successful EIS model has spread internationally: former EIS officers on the staff of the Centers for Disease Control have helped to establish nearly thirty similar programs around the world. EIS veterans have gone on to become leaders in the world of public health in organizations such as the World Health Organization. Inside the Outbreaks takes readers on a riveting journey through the history of this remarkable organization, following Epidemic Intelligence Service officers on their globetrotting quest to eliminate the most lethal and widespread threats to the world&’s health.
Beneath the Soil (A Suzie Fewings Genealogical Mystery #6)
by Fay SampsonFamily trees and family secrets embroil amateur sleuth Suzie Fewings in a murder mystery: &“A good choice for genealogists and cozy lovers&” (Booklist). Genealogy-enthusiast Suzie Fewings and her family are on an ancestral-history trip to Saddlers Wood Farm when they hear a gunshot ringing out. The local farmer and his wife, Philip and Eileen, seem strangely agitated and upset, and direct them to a ruined cottage in the wood . . . where Suzie gets the strangest feeling she&’s being watched. Two days later, they hear that Eileen has been shot dead and her husband arrested. Suzie is convinced there is more to this than meets the eye, and she and her family investigate. But the police seem uninterested in their findings, and Suzie soon begins to feel that someone is following her every move . . . &“Genealogy buffs will appreciate how the protagonist&’s inherent curiosity about her past morphs into amateur detecting. Low-key, almost cozy, and great for readers who enjoy family ensemble casts.&” —Library Journal
Iris and Ruby: A Novel
by Rosie ThomasThe bestselling author &“writes with ravishing sensuality&” in this saga of a wartime love that reverberates through three generations of women (The Times, London). The unexpected arrival of her willful teenage granddaughter, Ruby, brings life and disorder to eight-two-year-old Iris Black&’s old house in Cairo. Ruby, driven by her fraught relationship with her own mother to run away from England, is seeking refuge with the grandmother she hasn&’t seen for years. An unlikely bond develops between them, as Ruby helps Iris record her fading memories of the glittering, cosmopolitan Cairo of World War II—and of her one true love whom she lost to the ravages of conflict. This long-ago love has shaped Iris&’s life, and, as becomes increasingly apparent, those of her daughter and her granddaughter. And it is to affect them all, again, in ways they could not have imagined. &“[Thomas&’s] evocation of the wartime Cairo has all the raffish, glittering brittleness of life on the edge . . . Touches on the varieties and nuances of love between men and women, and the power of family relationships to enhance and destroy lives.&” —Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail &“The pairing of these two women, at opposite life stages, shows how the generations can heal one another while discovering more about themselves . . . Lovely to read.&” —Historical Novel Society &“[A] brilliant tale. Rosie Thomas is a writer whose talent shines with every page. I was lost immediately as the pages began turning and the story swallowed me up whole and took me along the two women&’s journeys.&” —Urban Book Reviews
The Company of Cats (Beeler Large Print Mystery Ser.)
by Marian BabsonA millionaire&’s cat may be the key to a murder mystery in this delightful novel from an Agatha Award–winning author. When Annabel Hinchby-Smythe accepts an offer to serve as interior decorator to computer mogul Arthur Arbuthnot, she can&’t help noticing that no one in the house seems to genuinely like the tycoon—aside from his cat, Sally. After Arthur&’s sudden death—and the revelation that Sally is named sole inheritor in his will—Annabel&’s new task will be finding out the truth about her client&’s demise, and keeping the furry heiress safe from harm. &“Her portrayal of the kindhearted, martini-swigging Annabel is a winner.&” —Booklist Praise for Marian Babson &“Marian Babson&’s name on a mystery is a guarantee of quality writing wrapped around an unusual crime.&” —Houston Chronicle
Coyote: Seeking the Hunter in Our Midst
by Catherine ReidA &“beautifully written&” tribute to this tenacious and much-misunderstood creature of the wild (Bill McKibben). When Catherine Reid returned to the Berkshires to live after decades away, she became fascinated by another recent arrival: the eastern coyote. This species, which shares some lineage with the wolf, exhibits remarkable adaptability and awe-inspiring survival skills. In fact, coyotes have been spotted in nearly every habitable area available—including urban streets, New York&’s Central Park, and suburban backyards. Settling into an old farmhouse with her partner, Reid felt compelled to learn more about this outlaw animal. Her beautifully grounded memoir interweaves personal and natural history to comment on one of the most dramatic wildlife stories of our time. With great appreciation for this scrappy outsider and the ecological concerns its presence brings to light, Reid suggests that we all need to forge a new relationship with this uncannily intelligent species in our midst. &“More than a book about nature . . . a narrative about home and family, and about human attitudes toward the wild and unfamiliar.&” —The Boston Globe &“A captivating read, worthy of joining the pantheon of literary ecological writing.&” —Booklist &“Enlightening . . . a heartfelt, often poetic case for coexistence between humans and the wild.&” —Publishers Weekly
Making God Part of Your Family: The Family Bible Study Guide -volume 2 (The Family Bible Study Book #2)
by Michael GradyA veteran Bible teacher offers Old Testament stories and family discussion prompts in this accessible yet thoughtful Bible study book. In Making God Part of Your Family, Bible teacher Michael Grady presents the Old Testament stories in concise, thought provoking doses intended to stimulate family discussions. These stories are both simple enough for your children to understand and deep enough to offer new insights for parents who want to further their knowledge of God&’s Word. More than just a collection of Bible stories, this study book can help you more firmly establish your family&’s identity as children of God and brothers and sisters of Jesus. Whether your goal is to spend ten to fifteen minutes a day on a dinner-time devotional or bedtime reading with your children or spend more in-depth study time together once a week, this flexible resource will make it easier to establish a family routine amidst hectic schedules. Making God Part of Your Family can help you: Develop a deeper relationship with God our Father, and his son, JesusLearn how we are part of God&’s familyLearn how God expects us to live amidst the joys and sorrows of lifeApply practical lessons and eternal truths to the situations you face today
The Ambassadors: From Ancient Greece to Renaissance Europe, the Men Who Introduced the World to Itself
by Jonathan WrightFrom the author of Heretics comes this &“informative and enjoyable glimpse at the travails and achievements of emissaries over thousands of years&” (Booklist). We think of ambassadors as simply diplomats—but once they were adventurers who dared an uncertain fate in unknown lands, bringing gifts of greyhounds and elephants to powerful and unpredictable leaders. In vivid detail, The Ambassadors traces the remarkable journeys of these emissaries, taking us from the linguistically challenged Greek Megasthenes to the first Japanese embassies to China and Korea; from Mohammed&’s ambassadors to Egypt to the envoys of Byzantium, who had the unenviable task of convincing Attila the Hun to stop attacking them. We also witness the dialogue between Europe and Moorish Spain, and meet the ill-fated envoys sent in search of the mythical king Prester John. What Europe still thinks of Asia and what Asia still thinks of Africa were in no small part kindled in these long-ago first encounters. From the cuneiform civilizations of the ancient Near East to the clashing empires of the early modern age, JonathanWright brings alive the men who introduced the great cultures of the world to each other. &“Illuminating the practice of diplomatic immunity, the gradual formalization of the institution of global diplomacy and the role of maverick diplomats, Wright carefully balances general developments in the scope of ambassadorial duties with colorful and exemplary tales of particular instances.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Professor of Immortality: A Novel
by Eileen Pollack&“A tragicomedy about the paradoxes of trying to be a decent human, and—maybe even trickier—of trying to be a decent mom&” by the author of A Perfect Life (Rivka Galchen, author of Little Labors). Professor Maxine Sayers once found her personal and professional life so fulfilling that she founded the Institute for Future Studies, a program dedicated to studying the effects of technology on our culture and finding ways to prolong human life. But when her beloved husband dies, she is so devastated she can barely get out of bed. To make matters worse, her son, Zach, abruptly quit his job in Silicon Valley and has been out of contact for seven months. But Maxine is jolted from her grief by her sudden realization that a favorite former student (and a former close friend of her son) might be a terrorist called the Technobomber and that Zach might either be involved in or has become a victim of this extremist&’s bombing. Deserting her teaching responsibilities, her ailing mother, and an appealing suitor, Maxine is compelled to set out in search of her son in order to warn and protect him—even though she knows she should report her suspicions to the FBI to prevent greater carnage. &“The Professor of Immortality is intimate and sweeping, funny and terrifying, and most of all dead-on in its observations of what it means to want to know everything about people we love while still being frightened of what we might find out: it&’s a detective story, and a story of motherlove. Eileen Pollack is a splendid writer.&” —Elizabeth McCracken, author of Bowlaway &“In this exceptional novel, Eileen Pollack writes with great immediacy about the impact of grief on a parent&’s perception of the world. Tender, wry, full of unexpected revelations, The Professor of Immortality gripped me from the first scene, and the urgent questions it poses have stayed with me.&” —Idra Novey, author of Those Who Knew
Deirdre and Desire (The Six Sisters Series #3)
by M. C. BeatonThe bestselling author&’s Regency series returns with the story of Deirdre, whose scandalous elopement shocks the Armitage family—and her fiancé. What clever woman would want a man like Lord Harry Desire? Why, he was clearly a lummox—languid, vain, and bland. Not even his beautiful face could redeem him. But he stood to inherit a vast fortune, and that was good enough for Deirdre&’s father, a spendthrift vicar who arranged the match to rescue himself from imminent financial collapse. Leave it to Deirdre to contrive an escape, a quick elopement with her one true love, the dashing Guy Wentwater. But Wentwater&’s love proved none too true, and Deirdre found herself in a humiliating pickle. Not even Lord Harry would marry her now. But Harry had more tricks up his tailored sleeve than Deirdre ever imagined. And soon she pined only for the marriage thrown away, and for a man whose arms had grown suddenly irresistible! Praise for M. C. Beaton and her novels &“The best of the Regency writers.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“A delightful tale . . . romance fans are in for a treat.&” —Booklist &“Nicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humor and adventurous spirit.&” —Publishers Weekly
Closing the Ring (Winston S. Churchill The Second World Wa #5)
by Winston S. ChurchillThe Allies take the fight to the enemy in this vivid historical account by the British prime minister and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. In this fifth volume of his magnificent history of World War II, Winston Churchill recounts the story of the Allied forces going on the offensive. Mussolini falls, Hitler is besieged on three sides, and the Japanese find it near impossible to maintain a grip on the territories they had recently overtaken. Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt work toward keeping their uneasy partnership moving in concert, and much of this volume is dedicated to describing the intricate negotiations that went on to sustain this partnership toward one single goal. This six-volume account of the struggle between the Allied Powers in Europe against Germany and the Axis during World War II, told from the unique viewpoint of a British prime minister, it is also the story of one nation&’s heroic role in the fight against tyranny, enriched with fascinating primary sources. We are presented with not only Churchill&’s retrospective analysis of the war, but also memos, letters, orders, speeches, and telegrams, day-by-day accounts of reactions as the drama intensifies. Throughout these volumes, we listen as strategies and counterstrategies unfold in response to Hitler&’s conquest of Europe, planned invasion of England, and assault on Russia, in a mesmerizing account of the crucial decisions made as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
There Is No Perfect Dentist: The Never Before Revealed Secrets to Choosing the Right Dentist for You!
by Dr. Neil GerrardDon&’t brush off your dental health! Get tips on how to find the dentist who checks off all your boxes—for regular cleanings or special procedures. This book helps you with one of the most important health choices you will ever face. Whether you have an existing dentist who does not offer the type of care you require or whether you are looking to make a change, you want to choose a dentist you can trust, and who has your and your family&’s best interests at heart. With the myriad choices out there, it&’s hard to narrow down your options—even with personal recommendations and online reviews. There Is No Perfect Dentist gives you the knowledge to make an informed choice. It discusses where to look, what to expect from your first visit, the role of dental specialists and the dental team, how to deal with problems and disagreements, and even how to overcome dentophobia (the fear of dentists). Sink your teeth into There Is No Perfect Dentist and be happy with your smile!
Canapés for the Kitties (The Brimful Coffers Mysteries #1)
by Marian BabsonAgatha Award–Winning Author: When a book critic dies in an English village, a mystery-writing sleuth smells a rat. A number of mystery authors, including Lorinda Lucas, call the village of Brimful Coffers home. Occasionally, there is a violent death . . . for example, the demise of a hapless rat, done in by Lorinda&’s two kitties. But when the victims are book critic Plantagenet Sutton and a visiting writer, Lorinda finds the case much more difficult to solve—in &“another humorous charmer&” by the award-winning author (Library Journal). &“[A] charming morsel of a mystery.&” —Publishers Weekly Praise for Marian Babson &“What can a reviewer say about Marian Babson? If you haven&’t read at least one of her books, you have definitely missed the boat. She is consistently witty.&” —Mystery News
Lessons in Love (The Regency Intrigue Series #3)
by M. C. BeatonWhat began as a desperate bargain may become an affair of the heart in this novel by &“a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure&” (Booklist). Lady Lucinda Esmond&’s swine of a father was forever fleecing young bucks in London&’s gaming halls—until he met Cpt. Mark Chamfrey, who, having been once cheated, would not be made a fool of again and promptly kidnapped ten-year-old Lucinda for ransom . . . But when Chamfrey thought better of it and returned the girl, Esmond nonetheless exacted his own price: Chamfrey could redeem himself and save his skin by agreeing to marry his little victim nine years hence, just time enough for Chamfrey to inherit a title and fortune. Lucinda&’s father could not have foreseen what a beauty Lucinda would become as those years passed—nor that Chamfrey, a newly made marquess, would actually come to welcome his so-called punishment . . . Originally published under the name Marion Chesney, this twist-filled tale of Regency romance is by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin series.
Aristotle Dictionary
by Thomas KiernanAt long last, a comprehensive tool in English for a better understanding of the most basic terms in Aristotle&’s philosophy. Interested readers, students, and scholars of philosophy and of the general intellectual background of Western culture need no longer be handicapped by a lack of knowledge of Greek and Latin. A careful comparison of the original Greek, Medieval, and Renaissance Latin translations and a reappraisal of English usage make Aristotle Dictionary a definitive source for the precise grasp of what has been the historical Aristotle as far as the documents permit one to judge. A lengthy introduction by Professor Theodore E. James presents an analysis of the major works of Aristotle.
The Salton Killings (The Chief Inspector Charlie Woodend Mysteries #1)
by Sally SpencerScotland Yard&’s Chief Inspector Charlie Woodend finds himself in a backwater village investigating a murder in this taut police procedural. 1950s Cheshire, England. When the strangled body of teenager Diane Thorburn is found buried in the salt store, Chief Inspector Charlie Woodend is pulled in from London to investigate. An outspoken Northerner, he does his policing the old-fashioned way, and he is convinced that Margie Poole, Diane&’s best friend, knows more about Diane&’s last movements than she is prepared to tell. Then Woodend&’s inquiry turns up the death of another young girl a generation before. The similarities in the two cases begin to look more sinister than mere coincidence. Could there be a serial killer on the loose. . . ? &“Spencer conjures a great sense of menace in the troubled village, and her epilogue is a real stunner, promising more from a very talented writer.&” —Booklist &“Spencer&’s US debut provides sturdy mystery-mongering, reliably quaint suspects, and an unusually detailed list of clues.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Dear Abba: Morning & Evening Prayer
by Brennan Manning John BlaseA deeply personal and heartfelt devotional from the beloved author of The Ragamuffin Gospel. Raw vulnerability can be scary. It can also save our lives. In this book, Brennan Manning has laid out a month of honest prayers to God, whom he affectionately calls Abba, in an easy-to-use format that can guide your own prayers. Each day contains morning and evening prayers coupled with Scripture and excerpts from Manning&’s contemporary spiritual classics—in a modern-day collection of psalms, complete with cries for help, expressions of wonder, and invitations into the comforting mercy of God.
Arms and the Women (The Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries #19)
by Reginald HillPascoe&’s wife becomes a moving target in this &“delightfully quirky, literate, often explosively funny&” mystery in the acclaimed series (Publishers Weekly). Reginald Hill &“raised the classical British mystery to new heights&” when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them &“the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction&” (Toronto Star). Adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC, the Gold Dagger Award–winning series is now available as ebooks. Ellie Pascoe is a novelist, former campus radical, overprotective mother—and as an inspector&’s wife, on high alert of suspicious behavior. When she thwarts an abduction plot, her husband, Peter, and his partner, Andrew Dalziel, assume a link to one of their past cases. An attack on Ellie&’s best friend, Daphne, and a series of threatening letters from Ellie&’s foiled kidnappers prove them wrong. Packed off to an isolated seaside safe place, Ellie, Daphne, and their bodyguard, DC Shirley Novello, aren&’t about to lie in wait for the culprits&’ next move. They&’re on the offensive. No matter how calculated their plot of retaliation is, they have no idea just how desperately someone wants Ellie out of the picture. Or how insanely epic the reasons are. Arms and the Women is the 19th book in the Dalziel and Pascoe Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Equal Love
by Peter Ho Davies&“Touching and funny&” short fiction about family, estrangement, and dislocation from the award-winning author of A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself (Elizabeth McCracken, author of Bowlaway). Featuring &“stories about the touchy relationships between parents and children and the necessary pain of letting go—both for parents with children who are becoming adults and for adults whose parents are aging,&” this collection showcases the talent, wit, and wisdom that have earned the author of The Fortunes critical acclaim and multiple literary prizes (Library Journal). &“With his variety of settings comes a variety of voices: the narrator of &‘Brave Girl,&’ trying to help her father navigate the aftermath of divorce; a mathematician in &‘Small World,&’ revisiting the scenes of his Irish-Catholic boyhood and his first love; a retired encyclopedia salesman who can&’t stop selling himself in &‘Sales&’; a junkie trying to regain custody of her son in &‘Everything You Can Remember in 30 Seconds Is Yours to Keep.&’ Ho manages to convey all his characters&’ predicaments with finesse, and his emotional and geographical range are equally wide.&” —Booklist &“I read Equal Love with great admiration.&” —Penelope Fitzgerald, author of The Bookshop