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Rebellion, 1967: A Memoir
by Janet LuongoJanet Duffy, a spunky, seventeen-year-old Irish girl, is eager to start college—but instability between her alcoholic father and self-absorbed mother jeopardize her dream, so she sets up her own apartment with her younger sister in Jamaica, Queens, and treks to City College in Manhattan, New York. The routine is deadening, but she finds purpose in the black community, working for a mural painter and volunteering for a civil rights activist. After turning eighteen, Janet marches with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and falls for a young black saxophone player, Carmen. Her father, a policeman, explodes over their relationship, so Janet rebels—runs away with the jazz musician, and then winds up in the East Village in the Summer of Love. In the ensuing months she deals with heartbreak, sexual harassment, poverty, and danger—but eventually, she asks for the help she needs in order to pick up the pieces of her life and return to her dream.
Atmospheric Disturbances: Scenes from a Marriage
by Maggie May EthridgeTwo people deeply in love finally say their vows after ten years of friendship and uncertainty. But then the marriage takes a heartbreaking dive when one of them is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The other struggles to stay afloat while raising their four children even as she confronts the uninvited guest of mental illness. Author Maggie May Ethridge asks: Am I welcome at the marriage table when my husband is lost to bipolar and my wedding band is being twisted in anxiety underneath the cloth? Less about the exact nature of bipolar disorder and more about the nature of love under fire, Atmospheric Disturbances brings us into the heart of a marriage.
Queerspawn in Love: A Memoir
by Kellen KaiserDespite growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area as the daughter of four lesbians, Kellen Kaiser envisioned her life working out, fairy tale–like, with a Prince Charming. When her possible prince did arrive, however, it was not without complications. Home on leave from the Israeli army, the man Kaiser picks doesn&’t seem like a sure bet. Starting with some casual sex gone awry, they face a number of obstacles, not the least of which are war in the Middle East, long-distance romance, and differing views on sexuality and their approaching adulthood. But they find themselves most challenged by a more mundane concern: the upkeep of a relationship between two people. Funny and keenly observed, Queerspawn in Love is a story about identity, family, and figuring out, through loving someone else and failing, how to love yourself.
The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook: 101 Regional Classics Made Simple
by Francesca MontilloSavor delizioso dishes with The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook. Real Italian cuisine is all about simplicity. Using just a few fresh and simple ingredients, The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook brings you the authentic taste of Italy with recipes that prove less is always more. From Chicken Marsala to Pasta Carbonara to Tiramisu, this cookbook features regional classics that you can whip up any time. With recipes that require no more than 5-ingredients each—most of which are ready to eat in 30-minutes or less—this Italian cookbook makes every meal a celebration of taste and tradition. The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook includes: Cooking essentials that outlines the fundamentals of authentic Italian cuisine, including pantry essentials, equipment, and core techniques. 101 simple recipes for appetizers, risotto, pasta, sauces, pizza, bread, meat, chicken, seafood, and dessert! A taste tour that explains the culinary preferences of each region and the geographic origins of each recipe. Traditional Italian recipes don't need a laundry list of miscellaneous ingredients; Taste every flavor of everyday recipes with The 5-Ingredient Italian Cookbook.
Sugar Detox in 10 Days: 100+ Recipes to Help Eliminate Sugar Cravings
by Pam RoccaThe natural, 10-day way to curb sugar and cleanse your body Sugar Detox in 10 Days will walk you through the process of cutting refined sugar from your diet and then reintroducing the proper foods in order to help you lose weight, improve digestion, and boost your energy. Explore 4 different 10-day meal plans, and more than 100 delicious, sugar-free recipes (like chocolate truffles and Greek burgers), made with simple ingredients that are widely available. You'll also find everything from weekly shopping lists to meal prep guides to help you make the commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Sugar Detox in 10 Days includes: Enough to go around—These recipes include modifications for vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians. Shop smart—Give your pantry a sugar detox makeover, and fill it with wholesome grains, leafy greens, and healthy fats. Beyond diet—Discover how stress can hinder your healthy eating goals, and uncover healthy ways to manage feelings through activities like mindfulness and journaling. Sugar detox the right way with dozens of recipes and customizable plans that make it easy.
Mindfulness for Little Ones: Playful Activities to Foster Empathy, Self-Awareness, and Joy in Kids
by Hiedi France EdDHelp kids ages 2 to 5 feel comfortable in new environments and challenging moments through mindfulness Your toddler or preschooler lives in the moment, but they can still feel overwhelmed. Mindfulness for Little Ones helps children ages 2 through 5 move toward healthy coping skills and behaviors with playful, developmentally appropriate activities. Designed to tap into your child's innate curiosity and boundless energy, these fun activities promote the repetition, sensory play, and positive emotions that develop mindfulness for kids. Learn with fun—Dance, wiggle, create, and explore with playful activities that engage the senses and nurture positive emotions, empathy, and self-awareness as mindfulness for kids is instilled. Not just for kids—A co-regulation guide helps parents and caregivers model mindfulness, even when little ones act out. Mindful organization—Activities are grouped by themes that support different aspects of mindfulness for kids, from awareness of the body and emotions to cultivating joy and empathy for others. By developing mindfulness for kids, toddlers and preschoolers alike will acquire the core skills they need to grow and thrive.
Easy One-Bowl Baking: No-Fuss Recipes for Sweet and Savory Baked Goods
by Kelli MarksDiscover how easy baking can be when all you need is one bowl There's nothing quite like fresh-from-the-oven goodness. With Easy One-Bowl Baking, scratch baking is just as simple as cracking open a mix, and twice as delicious! Save time without sacrificing flavor as you create everything from cookies and quick breads to cakes and savory bites. More than a dessert cookbook, this baking book makes it easy to bake indulgent Chocolate Chunk Pound Cake, delicate Matcha Cookies, or even crowd-pleasing Buffalo Chicken Breadsticks. Best of all, with just one bowl, one baking pan, and a few mixing and measuring tools, the sink won't be full of dishes when you're done, making cleanup a breeze! Baking 101—Learn all the essential ingredients, techniques, and terminology to bake like a pro in this easy baking cookbook. Quick fixes—Find 60 fast bakes, most able to go from mixing bowl to oven to cooling in under an hour. Kid friendly—Introduce young chefs to the joys of baking with recipes they can help measure, mix, and bake. Grab your favorite bowl, a wooden spoon, and this cookbook and start baking something special today.
Buddhism for Healing: Practical Meditations, Mantras, and Rituals for Balance and Harmony
by Terry Cortés-VegaLearn to heal your heart and soul through Buddhism Discover a greater sense of peace, strength, and happiness through the healing possibilities of Buddhism. Filled with straightforward guidance and simple explanations of Buddhist beliefs and concepts, Buddhism for Healing teaches you accessible and effective ways to heal from stress, anxiety, and deeper feelings of loss. Beginning with fundamental Buddhism traditions and progressing to step-by-step meditations, rituals, mantras, and prayers, this beginner-friendly guide provides you with everything you need to start healing. Whether you're easing stress through easy yoga poses or achieving calm in the moment with mindfulness, you will find ways to achieve a greater sense of peace and serenity no matter what challenges you face now or in the future. Buddhism for Healing features: Healing meditations—Learn how meditation can help you better understand yourself and foster a healing mindset as you come to know your vulnerabilities and your strengths. Beginner-friend guidance—Whether you're familiar with Buddhism or just curious, you'll discover explanations and ways to encourage healing that are easy-to-understand and implement. A focused approach—Explore chapters dedicated to helping address specific concerns, like healing from grief, becoming more contented, and fostering compassion for yourself and others. A true feeling of peace is achievable—let Buddhism for Healing show you the way.
Easy Sausage Making: Essential Techniques and Recipes to Master Making Sausages at Home
by Will BudiamanThe missing link for new sausage makers. Discover the joys of creating your own sausages at home with Easy Sausage Making. Filled with essential information for first timers, this sausage making book takes you from selecting the right tools and picking the best cuts of meat to twisting off perfect links in no time. From Bratwurst and Beef Bangers to Spanish Chorizo and Vietnamese Shrimp Sausage, this simple guide is jam-packed with savory sausage recipes from around the world. Get cooking. Easy Sausage Making includes: Sausage making 101—Sausage types, essential meats, casing choices, proper tools…get all the info you need to start stuffing sausages. Fully illustrated instructions—Learn the basics of sausage making with the help of full-color photos that make it easy to follow along. 75 delicious recipes—Craft dozens of different sausage, then find the best ways to serve them up for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Start making (and munching) sausages today with Easy Sausage Making.
The Smoothie Recipe Book for Weight Loss: Advice and 72 Easy Smoothies to Lose Weight
by Mendocino PressLook and feel your best with the healthy, delicious recipes in this Smoothie Recipe Book for Weight Loss!Smoothies are a delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables and put yourself on track to meet your fitness goals. The Smoothie Recipe Book for Weight Loss shows you how to incorporate 72 healthy and refreshing smoothies into your diet to help you slim down and feel nourished.This recipe book and diet plan includes:72 easy, vitamin-rich, tasty including: Spicy Apple Cider Smoothie, Plum Salad Smoothie, and Vanilla Banana Freeze.A 3-day detox plan to cleanse your system before you start.A 10-day meal plan to incorporate smoothie recipes into your diet.Key smoothie recipe ingredients that promote weight loss.10 tips for making a great smoothie every time.Get ready to get in shape while enjoying all the flavors and vitality of delicious smoothies.
Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Activities for Sensory Processing Disorder: Creative Strategies to Help Children Focus and Remain Calm
by Stephanie M. Foster PhD, OTR/L, RYTHelp kids with SPD focus, be happier, and stay calm—60 activities for ages 3 to 12 When children are out of sync with their senses, navigating everyday life can be challenging. Children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) can have a harder time interacting with their teachers, peers, and even parents. Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Activities for Sensory Processing Disorder is full of advice, information, and activities that can help you understand SPD and help your child improve their sensory processing skills so they can thrive in their world. Learn about how sensory processing disorder works in our bodies and what kinds of behavior children might exhibit when they're struggling with it. Then, dive into fun and engaging activities that help your child achieve a balanced state of mind. With 60 different enjoyable exercises, you and your child will find games and experiences to do together that you love while you watch them build skills right in front of your eyes. Inside Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Activities for Sensory Processing Disorder, you'll find: Sensory smart—Understand sensory processing disorder and how your child feels when they're out of sync. Focused fun—Discover creative and kid-friendly activities designed to specifically build self-regulation and mindfulness skills. Play to learn—Interactive games designed for all types of sensory processing challenges make this an ideal resource to fit the individual needs of your child. Let these creative solutions to complex behaviors help you navigate raising children with sensory processing disorder.
Impervious: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 3 (A Sean McPherson Novel)
by Laurie BuchananIn the village of Fairhaven—nestled between Washington state&’s Bellingham Bay and the Cascade Mountains, home to writers&’ retreat Pines & Quill,—friends and family have gathered for the union of Sean McPherson and Emma Benton. Sean has been working with the FBI and local police to help solve crimes, particularly murders bearing the mark of crime boss Georgio &“The Bull&” Gambino. Emma, who has just learned to walk again, has begun to feel at home and hopes to one day raise a family. But just as the festivities begin and corks fly, an explosion shatters everything, killing one and injuring others. From Bellingham to San Francisco and New Orleans, the chase is on to discover who&’s dead set on ensuring the newlyweds don&’t live happily ever after. The writers currently in residence at Pines & Quill include a vineyard owner, a Bryn Mawr College professor, a special education teacher accompanied by her seeing-eye dog, and an intuitive who can&’t—or won&’t—identify the killer. Gambino has a knack for finding people in even the most inaccessible places to do his bidding. Could one of the writers be on his payroll?
The First Signs of April: A Memoir
by Mary-Elizabeth BriscoeWounds fester and spread in the darkness of silence. The First Signs of April, explores the destructive patterns of unresolved grief and the importance of connection for true healing to occur. The narrative weaves through time to explore grief reactions to two very different losses: suicide and cancer.
Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart
by Donna CardilloThere are times in life that shake us to our very foundations. We wish for things to get better, fast. But the truth is that moments of &“falling apart&” are also our most powerful catalysts for growth and change. In Falling Together, Donna Cardillo, a registered nurse, Dr. Oz blogger, and beloved public speaker, reflects on the overwhelming challenges that fall into every life, and the renewal that comes when we are able to meet them with courage. A funny, big-hearted self-help memoir that takes on issues like divorce, caregiving, and burnout—and many women&’s biggest enemies of all, fear, insecurity, and self-doubt—Falling Together shows how to turn the challenges that threaten to knock us to the ground into the building blocks we need to become more successful, more joyful, and ultimately, more alive.
I Like You Like This: A Novel
by Heather CumiskeyA loner girl. A mysterious boy. With their peers and parents against them, can an unlikely love survive?In 1984 Connecticut, sixteen-year-old Hannah Zandana feels cursed with wild, uncontrollable hair and a horrid complexion. Painfully aware of how invisible she is in high school, she longs to change her pathetic life by attempting to impress a group of popular girls. An ill-fated effort, except that she captures the attention of Deacon, a handsome and mysterious boy who also happens to be her school’s resident drug dealer.Hannah’s life suddenly takes an unexpected detour into Deacon’s dangerous and seductive world. But when their relationship and her family unravel around her, Hannah is forced to reexamine a love she once trusted—while Deacon risks it all to win her back. Perfect for fans of Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland, 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher, and All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, I Like You Like This is the first book in a poignant young adult series about addiction, sexuality, peer pressure, and first love.Lose yourself in a powerful coming-of-age love story with I Like You Like This.
Hardland: A Novel
by Ashley E. Sweeney“One of the top standalone Westerns in 2022.” —True West magazine Arizona Territory, 1899. Ruby Fortune faces an untenable choice: murder her abusive husband or continue to live with bruises that never heal. One bullet is all it takes. Once known as “Girl Wonder” on the Wild West circuit, Ruby is now a single mother of four boys in her hometown of Jericho, an end-of-the-world mining town north of Tucson. Here, Ruby opens a roadside inn to make ends meet. Drifters, grifters, con men, and prostitutes plow through the hotel’s doors, and their escapades pepper the local newspaper like buckshot. An affair with an African American miner puts Ruby’s life and livelihood at risk, but she can’t let him go. Not until a trio of disparate characters—her dead husband’s sister, a vindictive shopkeeper, and the local mine owner she once swindled—threaten to ruin her does Ruby face the consequences of her choices; but as usual, she does what she needs to in order to provide for herself and her sons. Set against the breathtaking beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and bursting with Wild West imagery, history, suspense, and adventure, Hardland serves up a tough, fast-talking, shoot-from-the-hip heroine who goes to every length to survive and carve out a life for herself and her sons in one of the harshest places in the American West.
That's Not a Thing: A Novel
by Jacqueline FriedlandMeredith Altman’s engagement to Wesley Latner ended in spectacular disaster—one that shattered her completely. Years have passed since then, and now she’s about to marry Aaron Rapp, a former Ivy League football player and baby-saving doctor. As they celebrate their engagement at a new TriBeCa hotspot, Meredith is stunned to find the restaurant owner is none other than Wesley, the man she is still secretly trying to forget. When Meredith learns that Wesley has been diagnosed with ALS, her feelings about their past become all the more confusing. As she spends more time with Wesley and is pulled further under his spell, she discovers what kind of man her new fiancé really is—and what kind of woman she wants to be.
About the Carleton Sisters: A Novel
by Dian GreenwoodA Las Vegas showgirl, a diner waitress, and a heartbroken alcoholic—three sisters—are called into an obligatory reunion in California&’s Central Valley in the late 1990s as a prelude to their mother&’s impending death.Inside Diego&’s Diner on Highway 99, Lorraine, the eldest of the sisters, attempts to convert the truckers and regional farmers to her religious beliefs while managing the counters and booths. Becky, the youngest, lurches into this scene after a night&’s drunken romp. Meanwhile, middle sister Julie is en route on a bus from Las Vegas, where she&’s just ended a long career as a Riviera showgirl. Overshadowing the longstanding tensions between the three women is the unexplained disappearance of the sisters&’ long-absent father from their lives.Julie is reluctant to return to River&’s End, but she makes a valiant attempt to jump-start her life again once she gets there, even as she confronts the loss of the beauty she&’s long used to mask her insecurities and failed relationships. Meanwhile, Becky struggles to stay sober and out of jail—and Lorraine throws herself into cheating her sisters out of their inheritance.
Seeing Red: A Woman's Quest for Truth, Power, and the Sacred
by Lone MørchSeeing Red: A Women&’s Quest for Truth, Power, and the Sacred is an intimate memoir about one woman&’s search for personal power—a journey of climbing inner and outer mountains that takes her to the holy Mt. Kailas in Tibet, through a seven-year marriage, and into the arms of the fierce goddess Kali, where she discovers her powerful, feminine self. This is the story of Denmark native Lone Mørch&’s transformation—a story of love and passion, and also a story of self-betrayal. After realizing that she&’s given up on herself, Mørch has to strip herself bare, lose everything she's held dear, and tear down everything she's ever built in order to reclaim her life and sense of self. As much a memoir about coming into one&’s own as it is a love affair with the Himalayas, Seeing Red takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of creation and destruction.
Off the Rails: One Family's Journey Through Teen Addiction
by Susan BurrowesIn this award-winning memoir, you&’ll meet Hannah, a young girl who has a promising future until she suddenly spirals into sex, drugs, alcohol, and other high-risk behaviors. Off the Rails: One Family&’s Journey Through Teen Addiction narrates Hannah&’s decline and subsequent treatment through the raw, honest, compelling voices of Hannah and her shocked and desperate mother―each one telling her side of the story.Fearing that they couldn&’t keep their teen safe, Hannah&’s parents make the agonizing decision to send her to a wilderness program, and then to residential treatment. Off the Rails tells the story of the two tough years Hannah spent in three separate programs―and ponders the factors that contributed to her ultimate recovery.Written for families facing challenges and those that wish to support them, Off the Rails is an inspiring story of love, determination, and a last-resort intervention, as a mother and daughter lose, and then try to find each other again.
Daughter of a Promise: A Novel
by Jeanne McWilliams BlasbergDays after graduation, Betsabé Ruiz’s life in New York is turning out to be nothing less than cinematic. Although her first job at a white-shoe, Wall Street investment bank is the opportunity of a lifetime, she is not prepared for the magnitude of wealth swirling about her, the long hours and close quarters that infuse her professional relationships with intimacy, nor an unexpected attraction to her boss. And like all great films, Betsabé’s New York dream comes with a twist that challenges her to find a balance between where she came from and where she’s going.Narrated in the retrospective as a letter of wisdom to her unborn son, Daughter of a Promise captures not only Betsabé’s coming of age but also her journey to understand that deep-seated forces such as desire and love are more complicated than she ever could have imagined.
Smart Meal Prep for Beginners: Recipes and Weekly Plans for Healthy, Ready-to-Go Meals
by Toby Amidor MS, RD, CDNEasy recipes and weekly meal plans for nourishing, ready-to-go food Preparing meals ahead of time means you never have to ask what's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In Smart Meal Prep for Beginners, prep expert Toby Amidor makes it easy to start (and stick with) a weekly meal prep routine. With these recipes and beginner plans, you'll have delicious, healthy meals on hand every day—no takeout required! 6 weekly prep plans—Start simple with two recipes for the week, and work your way up to prepping breakfast, lunch, and dinner for every day. Meal prepping 101—Get the rundown on meal prep dos and don'ts, prep-day guidance, shopping lists, storage and reheating info, and more. Diet-friendly dishes—Find nutrition facts on every recipe, along with handy labels to point you to nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Set yourself up for mealtime success, not stress, with Smart Meal Prep for Beginners.
Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails: 75 Classic And Contemporary Drinks To Make At Home
by Amy Traynor3-ingredient cocktails to help you master the craft of home mixology Making a great homemade cocktail doesn't have to be as intimidating as it may sound. Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails shows you how to make fantastic cocktails from the comfort of your home, without prior experience or lots of fancy equipment and ingredients. Brimming with tried-and-true advice, this guide makes home mixology as easy as 1, 2, 3. All you need are a few essential tools, a bottle of your favorite spirit, and this collection of 75 easy-to-make, properly balanced 3-ingredient cocktails. Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails includes: Bottom to top-shelf—Discover how to stock your bar with the essential tools and equipment, best spirits, and more, including recipes for mixing up your own flavored syrups. Raise a glass—Try your hand at 75 simple-to-make, 3-ingredient cocktails, ranging from a classic Old-Fashioned to a creative Elderflower Spritz. In the spirit—Categorized by spirit type, each recipe chapter includes a fascinating exploration of the origins and evolution of each spirit. Ditch the crowds of noisy bars and entertain in the comfort of your living room with Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails. Cheers!
The Self-Care Plan for Empaths: 365 Days of Practices to Relax, Reduce Stress, and Manage Emotions
by Katie Krimer MA, LCSWRestore your energy and protect your inner peace with self-care exercises for empaths As an empath, it's easy to spend so much time nurturing and advocating for others that you miss out on intentional you time. Prioritize your own rest and rejuvenation with The Self-Care Plan for Empaths, where you'll find uplifting affirmations and activities that help you care for your mind, body, and spirit. 365 days of self-care—Discover a year of daily exercises that help you build a consistent self-care practice that's meaningful to you. A variety of practices—Explore and celebrate your sensitive inner being through journal prompts, meditations, affirmations, and other simple self-care activities. Targeted themes—Focus on self-care themes that are relevant to your empathic nature, such as setting boundaries, releasing tension, accepting help, and more. Serve your needs and desires first with this supportive guide to thriving as an empath.
Zen Garden for Beginners: A Guide to Cultivating a Peaceful Space of Any Size
by Alexandra FleuryCreate an outdoor haven of peace and tranquility with this beloved Japanese tradition Whether it's on a small balcony or in your backyard, a Zen garden can beautify your outdoor space and be a deeply meditative practice. Even if you have no experience with Zen or Zen gardening, this book will teach you everything you need to plan, build, maintain, and enjoy a garden of your own. There's no need for special equipment—Zen gardens are created with natural elements like gravel, rocks, stones, and greenery, making them perfect for the beginner and the minimalist alike. A holistic approach to Zen—Get an introduction to the background, philosophy, and aesthetic principles of Zen gardening, and find peaceful meditative practices to do in your own space. Zen gardening for everyone—Explore a variety of garden designs, both traditional and contemporary, that accommodate a multitude of budgets, space constraints, and garden sizes. Instructional illustrations—Discover insightful diagrams that show you how to execute different Zen gardening designs. Retreat to your own tranquil Japanese rock garden with The Zen Garden for Beginners.