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Whispers
by Lisa JacksonA chilling novel that explores a family&’s legacy of lies and murder &“with a final, dizzying twist&” from the #1 New York Times bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). Even a man as powerful as Dutch Holland can&’t keep a scandal buried forever. That&’s why he&’s summoned his children home to Oregon before announcing his run for governor. Sixteen years ago, his rival&’s son, Harley Taggert, drowned in the murky waters of Lake Arrowhead. Dutch needs to know if his three daughters played a part—before the press begins digging into the tragedy. But instead of helping with damage control, the Holland sisters&’ return is the catalyst for shocking new revelations. Claire Holland has never breathed a word about what happened that night. While Tessa was the wild child and Miranda smart and studious, Claire was romantic. She&’d fallen in love with Harley, even became engaged to him. But complications abounded, including a local bad boy. Now Claire learns that an investigative journalist is back in town too, planning to write a book about Harley&’s death. Soon rumors swirl of betrayal and jealousy. Another body is unearthed. And a sadistic killer prepares to tie up every loose end at last . . . Praise for Lisa Jackson and her novels &“Lisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best at romantic suspense. A pure nail biter.&” —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“Shiveringly good suspense! Lisa Jackson ratchets up the tension . . . Each chapter will leave you wondering who to trust. The answer: You don&’t want to know . . .&” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Fear Collector
by Gregg OlsenIn this thriller from a #1 New York Times–bestselling true crime author, a detective&’s obsession with an infamous serial killer could lead to her demise. Ted Bundy. One of America&’s most notorious serial killers. For two women, he is the ultimate obsession. One is a cop whose sister may have been one of Bundy&’s victims. The other is a deranged groupie who corresponded with Bundy in prison—and raised her son to finish what Bundy started. To charm and seduce innocent girls. To kidnap and brutalize more women than any serial killer in history. And to lure one obsessed cop into a trap as sick and demented as Bundy himself…Praise for the novels of Gregg Olsen&“Olsen will scare you—and you&’ll love it.&”—Lee Child, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series&“A tightly-plotted, gripping police procedural made even more terrifying by Olsen's straightforward storytelling and eye for detail.&”—Allison Brennan, New York Times–bestselling author of Cut and Run"Wickedly clever! Twisted.&”—Lisa Gardner, New York Times–bestselling author of When You See Me &“Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners.&”—The Seattle Times &“Grabs you by the throat.&”—Kay Hooper, New York Times–bestselling author of Hidden Salem
The Bitter Truth
by Shanora WilliamsAn upstanding political candidate. A determined stalker. A shattering lost weekend. Amid the clashes and intrigue of the campaign trail, to what lengths will the elegant, all-too-devoted wife of a seemingly incorruptible politician go in the name of love, loyalty, and ego?From breakout Tiktok star Shanora Williams, a propulsive, sexy, rich-people-behaving-badly thriller for fans of Kellye Garrett, Sally Hepworth, Liv Constantine, Eliza Jane Brazier, and Tarryn Fisher.For Jolene &“Jo&” Baker, the least she can do for her adoring husband, Dominic, is give unwavering support for his North Carolina gubernatorial run. He is not only the love of her life, he's also helping her prove that she's far more than just a pampered trophy wife. With huge crowds showing up at Dominic&’s speeches and the polls consistently in his favor, she's never been happier to stand proudly by his side . . .Until she and Dominic start seeing the same, strangely ominous woman turning up all along the campaign trail. Until their tour starts becoming a nightmare of botched events, crucial missed information, and increasingly dangerous &“accidents.&” Suddenly Jo can't get any answers from Dominic—or understand why he is acting so paranoid and terrified . . .What Jo can do is start digging into his past—one she's never really questioned beyond his perfect image and dazzling accomplishments. What results is an alarming series of events that leave her baffled: Good friends turn into enemies, truths are revealed to be lies, and all clues lead back to one secret, shattering weekend that changes Jo&’s entire life. With her world splintering into pieces, can Jo risk trying to set things right? Or will hiding the bitter truth by any means necessary destroy her as well?
The Bachelor (Duke Dynasty #2)
by Sabrina JeffriesFans of Bridgerton will love this irresistibly fun new family in a series to savor from the New York Times bestselling author, as the grown children of a thrice-married dowager duchess piece together the stories of their fathers—while pursuing passions of their own . . .&“Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!&” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorUSA Today and Publishers Weekly Bestseller | Goodreads Romance that Readers Love Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family&’s reputation by hiding an imprudent affair from her youth. But when her former suitor appears at Armitage Hall, manhandling the heiress and threatening to go public with her secrets, it&’s Gwyn who needs protecting. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe, the estate&’s gamekeeper, to keep her safe in London during her debut. As a war hero, Joshua feels obligated to fulfill the assignment he has accepted. But as a man, it&’s torment to be so very close to the beauty he&’s fought to ignore . . . With handsome Joshua monitoring her every move, Gwyn would prefer to forget both the past and the parade of money-seeking bachelors at her coming out. But Joshua is unmoved by her attempts at flirtation, and the threat of blackmail still hangs over her. With danger closing in, Gwyn must decide which is the greater risk: deflecting a scoundrel&’s attempts to sabotage her—or revealing her whole heart to the rugged bodyguard she can&’t resist . . . If one knows anything about Regency society, it&’s that they can&’t resist a scandalous secret. &“Beautifully showcases the author&’s gift for creating vividly etched characters (including a well-matched pair of protagonists) and then expertly placing them within a tautly constructed plot spiced with danger and plenty of red-hot sensuality.&” —Booklist
Fortunate Harbor (An Outer Banks Novel)
by Davis BunnFor readers of Nicholas Sparks and Karen Kingsbury, the first in a dazzling new series of romantic, feel-good standalone stories with a dash of adventure set against the dramatic landscape of North Carolina&’s Outer Banks—the perfect place for second chances, bittersweet love, and a thrilling quest—from internationally bestselling author Davis Bunn.It&’s a promise of better things to come . . . With its colorful history, and miles of sand, tide, and windswept oaks, North Carolina&’s Outer Banks is a paradise for locals and tourists alike. For Curtis Gage, returning after nineteen years to be the new assistant manager of a 5-star, ocean-front resort, it&’s a chance to start a new life—and come to terms with an old one. This is where his father, a revered police chief, died in the line of duty. Whisked away by his mother when he was just a child, Curtis always yearned to come back and reclaim this magnificent necklace of islands as home. But he never imagined the risks . . . This coastal haven is in attorney Rae Alden&’s blood, and the resort&’s expansion is encroaching on precious Fortunate Harbor. For Rae and the old-town families she represents, their generations-old heritage is not for sale for all the money in the world. Who&’d have guessed that the ordeal would tie Rae to Curtis, a childhood sweetheart whose family tragedy once converged, fatefully, with her own past? The landgrab is reuniting them in more ways than one. Because the property is more valuable than even Rae believed. The proof is in a secret deed and a long-lost map to a bona fide buried treasure. If pirate legends, rekindled romance, and real-life adventure aren&’t enough to make the heart pound, Curtis and Rae discover they aren&’t the only ones hunting. In love and in danger, they have each other, and are finding a place to call home. That alone is a fortune worth fighting for.
A Fashionably French Murder (An American in Paris Mystery)
by Colleen CambridgeAmerican expat Tabitha Knight has found a new life in postwar Paris, along with a delightful friend in aspiring chef Julia Child. Yet there are perils in peacetime too, as a killer infiltrates one of the city&’s most famous fashion houses. If there&’s one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it&’s haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, as the somber hues of wartime are replaced by vibrant colors and ultra-feminine silhouettes, influenced by Christian Dior&’s &“New Look.&” Tabitha and Julia join a friend for a private showing at an exclusive fashion atelier, Maison Lannet. The event goes well, but when Tabitha returns later that evening to search for a lost glove, she finds the lights still on—and the couturier dead, strangled by a length of lace. The shop manager suspects that a jealous rival—perhaps Dior himself—committed the crime. Tabitha dismisses that idea, but when another body is found, it&’s apparent that someone is targeting employees of Maison Lannet. Meanwhile, Tabitha&’s Grand-père and Oncle Rafe are in the midst of their own design-related fracas, as they squabble over how to decorate their new restaurant. And there are strange break-ins at a nearby shoe store—but are the crimes related? It&’s up to Tabitha to don her investigative hat and find answers before someone commits another fatal fashion faux pas.
Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake (A Death by Chocolate Mystery #2)
by Sarah GravesWhen murder interrupts a Maine island wedding, two local confectioners go sifting through suspects in this mystery by the author of Dead Cat Bounce. With their waterfront bakeshop, The Chocolate Moose, Jacobia &“Jake&” Tiptree and her best friend Ellie offer sweets to the salty locals of Eastport, Maine. Now they&’ve been asked to bake a wedding whoopie pie for Eastport&’s favorite lovebirds, Sharon Sweetwater and Andy Devine. The custom-ordered confection is about to reel in some much-needed dough for Jake and Ellie. But the celebratory air, and sweet smell of success, are ruined by foul murder. When Sharon&’s bitter ex-boyfriend Toby is poisoned with an arsenic-laced milkshake, Andy is arrested and the wedding is cancelled, whoopie pie and all. Then Sharon makes a shocking confession—one that sounds like a fishy attempt to get Andy off the hook. Now both the bride and groom are behind bars. And with the fate of The Chocolate Moose at stake, it&’s up to Jake and Ellie to clear their names and make sure justice is served. Includes an irresistible recipe!
One Poison Pie (Kitchen Witch Mysteries #1)
by Lynn CahoonFeatured on Buzzfeed Books! In the first in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s Kitchen Witch series, Mia Malone is starting over in Magic Springs, Idaho—where murder is on the menu . . . What&’s a kitchen witch to do when her almost-fiancé leaves her suddenly single and unemployed? For Mia Malone, the answer&’s simple: move to her grandmother&’s quirky Idaho hometown, where magic is an open secret and witches and warlocks are (mostly) welcome. With a new gourmet dinner delivery business—and a touch of magic in her recipes—Mia&’s hopes are high. Even when her ex&’s little sister, Christina, arrives looking for a place to stay, Mia takes it in stride. But her first catering job takes a distasteful turn when her client&’s body is found, stabbed and stuffed under the head table. Mia&’s shocked to learn that she&’s a suspect—and even more so when she realizes she&’s next on a killer&’s list. With Christina, along with Mia&’s meddling grandma, in the mix, she&’ll have to find out which of the town&’s eccentric residents has an appetite for murder…before this fresh start comes to a sticky end. . . . Includes Recipes! Praise for Lynn Cahoon &“I love the author&’s style, which was warm and friendly. . . . A wonderfully appealing series.&”—Dru&’s Book Musings on the Tourist Trap Mysteries
Backwater Justice (Sisterhood)
by Fern MichaelsThe Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. The small Oregon town of Mountain Valley seems like the perfect place to safely raise a family, away from the dangers of the big city. Vanessa&’s parents think so, until the day their fourteen-year-old daughter doesn&’t come home for dinner. They call her cell. Straight to voice mail. They call her friends. Nothing. An attendant at the local gas station mentions seeing a girl fitting Vanessa&’s description getting into a pick-up truck that he thinks belongs to one of the Spanglers. Everyone knows the Spanglers—the richest, most influential family for miles around. Patriarch Milton Spangler offers a $50,000 reward, determined to quash any notion that his family might be involved. But as search parties fail to yield any clues, another young woman goes missing. Are these simply disillusioned runaways[CC1] ? Or does the Spangler family have something to hide? Myra Rutledge has honed her instincts over scores of missions, and the news stories about missing young women set her internal alarms ringing, especially when it involved her old friend, Milton Spangler. . She shares her concerns with other women of the Sisterhood, and they agree to look into the goings-on in Mountain Valley. But a small town like this can have deep secrets, especially when one family holds so much power. Praise for Fern Michaels and her Sisterhood novels &“Readers will enjoy seeing what happens when well-funded, very angry women take the law into their own hands.&” —Booklist on Weekend Warriors &“Delectable . . . deliver[s] revenge that&’s creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style.&” —Publishers Weekly on Hokus Pokus
The Girl in the Woods (A Waterman & Stark Thriller #3)
by Gregg Olsen&“An intricate thriller that begins with a missing girl and ends up in unexpected territory&” from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars). A schoolgirl found it on a nature hike. A severed human foot wearing pink nail polish. A gruesome but invaluable clue that leads forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman down a much darker trail—to a dangerous psychopath whose powers of persuasion seem to have no end. Only by teaming up with sheriff&’s detective Kendall Stark can Birdy hope to even the odds in a deadly game. It&’s a fateful decision the killer wants them to make. And it&’s the only way Birdy and Kendall can find their way to a murderer who&’s ready to kill again . . . Praise for Gregg Olsen&’s Novels &“Grabs you by the throat.&”—Kay Hooper &“An irresistible page-turner.&”—Kevin O&’Brien &“Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners.&”—The Seattle Times &“Frightening . . . a nail-biter.&”—Suspense Magazine &“A work of dark, gripping suspense.&”—Anne Frasier &“Truly a great read.&”—Mystery Scene Magazine "Olsen writes rapid-fire page-turners." —Seattle Times "Grabs you by the throat." —Kay Hooper &“The fifth Waterman and Stark thriller from the very talented Gregg Olsen . . . it&’s truly a great read.&” —Mystery Scene Magazine
Long Time Gone
by Charlie DonleaWhen DNA results reveal a disturbing connection to the mysterious disappearance of a famous baby nearly three decades ago, a woman&’s search for answers draws her to an ominous small town in Nevada and a dangerous web of corruption, power, and lies in this engrossing, propulsive new novel from the internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later. For fans of Alice Feeney, Stacy Willingham, Riley Sager, and Megan Goldin.THIRTY YEARS AGO, BABY CHARLOTTE VANISHED.TODAY, SHE WANTS ANSWERS. On the first day of an elite two-year fellowship, Sloan Hastings receives a research assignment in the emerging field of forensic genealogy. It&’s the exciting, rapidly evolving science behind the recent breaks in high-profile cold cases from the Golden State Killer to the Cameron Young murder, and Sloan enthusiastically begins by submitting her own DNA to an online genealogy site. Her goal is to better understand the treasure trove of genetic information contained on ancestry websites, but the results she receives are shocking. Raised by loving parents, Sloan has always known she was adopted. But her DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka &“Baby Charlotte,&” who captured the nation&’s attention when she and her affluent parents mysteriously vanished in July 1995. Despite a large-scale investigation and months of broad media coverage, there were never any suspects, and the case has been cold for decades. Racing to stay ahead of the media and true crime junkies ravenous to know what really happened to Baby Charlotte, Sloan&’s search for answers leads her to small-town Cedar Creek, Nevada. There, the Margolis family&’s power and influence permeate every corner of the county, and while Sloan&’s birth relatives are initially welcoming, they&’re also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan&’s return, or the questions she&’s asking. The more she learns, the more apparent it becomes that the answers Sloan seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets. And someone will do anything to keep them hidden . . . Do YOU hold the secrets in your blood?To find out, text &“CHARLOTTE&” to 775-239-0320.&“Zigzagging mercilessly between past and present, Donlea keeps up the tension…in a superior thriller.&” — Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW
Beyond Danger (The Texas Trilogy #2)
by Kat MartinThe New York Times bestselling author&’s fast-paced, sexy, and suspenseful high-octane series continues with a riveting Texas tale of secrets and passions turned deadly – for fans of Sandra Brown, Lisa Jackson, Julie Garwood, Linda Howard, and Heather Graham. Texas mogul Beau Reese is furious. All six feet three obscenely wealthy, good-looking inches of him. His sixty-year-old father, Stewart, a former state senator no less, has impregnated a teenager. Barely able to contain his anger, Beau is in for another surprise. It appears that Stewart has moved an entirely different woman into the house . . . Beau assumes that stunning Cassidy Jones is his father&’s mistress. At least she&’s of age. But those concerns take a sudden backseat when he finds Stewart in a pool of blood on the floor of his study—and Cassidy walks in to find Beau with his hand on the murder weapon. The shocks just keep coming. Someone was following Stewart, and Cassidy is the detective hired to find out who and why. Now she&’ll have to find his killer instead. Her gut tells her it wasn&’t Beau. And Beau&’s instincts tell him it wasn&’t Cassidy. Determined to track down the truth, they form an uneasy alliance—one that will bring them closer to each other—closer to danger and beyond . . .
The Wife Before: A Spellbinding Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist
by Shanora WilliamsFans of Verity will be engrossed by this unpredictable novel of suspense as a new bride&’s fairytale marriage becomes a prison of secrets. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect Ruin, this insidiously sexy, twist-filled psycho-drama is reminiscent of the classic gothic tale Rebecca.&“Sexy, scandalous, and striking, this twist-filled psychodrama, like a cosmo, is definitely worth the hype.&” – Readers Entertainment MagazineBookBub&’s Best Mysteries & Thrillers of 2022 | PopSugar&’s Best New Thriller and Mystery Books of 2022 | SheReads Best Mystery Books Coming in 2022 | Word Wonder Most Anticipated Non-Speculative Releases For 2022 | Goodreads What to Read Next After Colleen Hoover Samira Wilder has never had it easy, and when her latest lousy job goes south, things only promise to get harder. Until she unexpectedly meets a man who will change her life forever. Renowned pro golfer Roland Graham is wealthy, handsome, and caring, and Samira is dazzled. Best of all, he seems to understand her better than anyone ever has. And though their relationship moves a bit fast, when Roland proposes, Samira accepts. She even agrees to relocate to his secluded Colorado mansion. After all, there&’s nothing to keep her in Miami, and the mansion clearly makes him happy. Soon, they are married amid a media firestorm, and Samira can't wait to make a fresh start—as the second Mrs. Graham . . . Samira settles into the mansion, blissfully happy—until she discovers long-hidden journals belonging to Roland&’s late wife, Melanie, who died in a tragic accident. With each dusty page, Samira comes to realize that perhaps it was no accident at all—that perhaps her perfect husband is not as perfect as she thought. Even as her trust in Roland begins to dwindle and a shadow falls over her marriage and she begins to fear for her own life, Samira is determined to uncover the truth of Melanie&’s troubled last days. But even good wives should know that the truth is not always what it seems . . .&“Truly riveting." – Urban Reviews &“A shocking, sensual thriller.&” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author on The Perfect Ruin
A Cyclist's Guide to Crime & Croissants (A Cyclist's Guide Mystery #1)
by Ann ClaireVicariously tour the sundrenched Mediterranean Coast in this perfectly escapist new cozy mystery series starring American expat-turned-bike tour company owner in Southern France. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon&’s The Commissario Guido Brunetti Mysteries, M.L. Longworth&’s Provençal Mystery series, and armchair travel! Nine months ago, Sadie Greene shocked friends and family by ditching her sensible office job in the Chicago suburbs and buying a sight-unseen French bicycling tour company, Oui Cycle. Now she&’s living the unconventional life of her dreams in the gorgeous village of Sans-Souci-sur-Mer. Sans souci means carefree, but Sadie feels enough pressure to burst a tire when hometown friends arrive for a tour, including her former boss, Dom Appleton. Sadie is determined to show them the wonders of France and cycling—and to prove she made the right move. She hopes her meticulously planned nine-day itinerary will win them over, with its stunning seascapes, delicious wine tastings, hilltop villages, and, of course, frequent stops for croissants. When Dom drags his heels on fun, Sadie vows he&’ll enjoy if it kills her. That is, until Dom ends up dead. As more crimes—and murder—roll in, suspicions hover over Oui Cycle. Sadie launches her own investigation, but on an uphill battle for clues, can Sadie come to terms with her painful past while spinning closer to the truth—or will a twisted killer put the brakes on her for good?
Worker Centered: Allyship and Action in the Contemporary Labor Movement
by Biko KoenigProgressive political organizing faces a chicken-and-egg predicament. On the one hand, those who are most impacted by a circumstance should be the ones identifying problems and developing solutions. On the other hand, simply being a worker does not make one a unionist or anti-capitalist. When activists are moved to address the perceived injustices that other groups experience, they can get caught in a strong tension between their professed ethic of bottom-up leadership and their desire to change the status quo. <P><P> Worker Centered is a close-to-the-ground, ethnographic narrative of a workplace organizing campaign at a company whose workforce was primarily low wage and immigrant. The book details the overall strategy of the campaign and its ultimate failure to win its core demands. The organization used an innovative strategic model and insisted on the importance of worker leadership. And yet allies and staff participated in a campaign that, although continually framed as such, was decidedly not led by workers. In crucial ways, the mere idea of a worker-led union acted as the interpretive frame that stitched the entire enterprise together. Ultimately, Worker Centered challenges conventional notions of political representation, inviting reflection on the complexities of organizing the marginalized and speaking on their behalf.
When the Tamarind Tree Blooms
by Elaine RussellGeneviève Dubois, half-Lao/half-French, turns eighteen and leaves the French orphanage where she has been trapped for fourteen unhappy years. She is determined to uncover the story of her parents and locate her missing twin brother. Stepping into the deeply divided world of 1931 French colonial Laos, she finds neither French colons nor native Lao readily accept her mixed heritage. Even falling in love is fraught with the cultural restrictions of two dissonant societies. Where does she fit in?
What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk That Improves Student Learning and Behavior
by Mike AndersonWe all want our students to feel safe, collaborate well with others, feel ownership for their learning, and be joyfully engaged in their work. Nevertheless, many teachers end up using language patterns that undermine these goals. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? <P><P> We want students to take responsibility for their learning, yet we use language that implies teacher ownership. We want to build positive relationships with students, yet we use sarcasm when we get frustrated. We want students to think learning is fun, yet we sometimes make comments that suggest the opposite. We want students to exhibit good behavior because it's the right thing to do, yet we rely on threats and bribes, which implies students don’t naturally want to be good. <P><P> What teachers say to students—when they praise or discipline, give directions or ask questions, and introduce concepts or share stories—affects student learning and behavior. A slight change in intonation can also dramatically change how language feels for students. In What We Say and How We Say It Matter, Mike Anderson digs into the nuances of language in the classroom. This book's many examples will help teachers examine their language habits and intentionally improve their classroom practice so their language matches and supports their goals.
What Is It Like to Be an Addict?: Understanding Substance Abuse
by Owen FlanaganA powerful and important exploration of how addiction functions on social, psychological and biological levels, integrated with the experience of being an addict, from an acclaimed philosopher and former addict. <P><P> What is addiction? Theories about what kind of thing addiction is are sharply divided between those who see it purely as a brain disorder, and those who conceive of it in psychological and social terms. Owen Flanagan, an acclaimed philosopher of mind and ethics, offers a state-of-the-art assessment of addiction science and proposes a new ecumenical model for understanding and explaining substance addiction. <P><P> Flanagan has first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be an addict. That experience, along with his wide-ranging knowledge of the philosophy of mind, psychology, neuroscience, and the ethics and politics of addiction, informs this important and novel work. He pairs the sciences that study addiction with a sophisticated view of the consciousness-brain/body relation to make his core argument: that substance addictions comprise a heterogeneous set of "psychobiosocial" behavioral disorders. He explains that substance addictions do not have one set of causes, such as self-medication or social dislocation, and they do not have one neural profile, such as a dysfunction in dopamine system. Some addictions are fun and experimentation gone awry. Flanagan reveals addiction to be a heterogeneous set of disorders, which are picked out by multifarious cultural, social, psychological, and neural features. <P><P> Flanagan explores the ways addicts sensibly insist on their own responsibility to undo addiction, as well as ways in which shame for addiction can be leveraged into healing. He insists on the collective shame we all bear for our indifference to many of the psychological and social causes of addiction and explores the implications of this new integrated paradigm for practices of harm reduction and treatment. Flanagan's powerful new book upends longstanding conventional thinking and points the way to new ways of understanding and treating addiction.
Undocumented Motherhood: Conversations on Love, Trauma, and Border Crossing
by Elizabeth Farfán-SantosAn intimate portrayal of the hardships faced by an undocumented family navigating the medical and educational systems in the United States. <P><P> Claudia Garcia crossed the border because her toddler, Natalia, could not hear. Leaving behind everything she knew in Mexico, Claudia recounts the terror of migrating alone with her toddler and the incredible challenges she faced advocating for her daughter’s health in the United States. When she arrived in Texas, Claudia discovered that being undocumented would mean more than just an immigration status—it would be a way of living, of mothering, and of being discarded by even those institutions we count on to care. <P><P> Elizabeth Farfán-Santos spent five years with Claudia. As she listened to Claudia’s experiences, she recalled her own mother’s story, another life molded by migration, the US-Mexico border, and the quest for a healthy future on either side. Witnessing Claudia’s struggles with doctors and teachers, we see how the education and medical systems enforce undocumented status and perpetuate disability. At one point, in the midst of advocating for her daughter, Claudia suddenly finds herself struck by debilitating pain. Claudia is lifted up by her comadres, sent to the doctor, and reminded why she must care for herself. A braided narrative that speaks to the power of stories for creating connection, this book reveals what remains undocumented in the motherhood of Mexican women who find themselves making impossible decisions and multiple sacrifices as they build a future for their families.
Tools for Conviviality
by Ivan IllichA work of seminal importance, this book presents Ivan Illich's penetrating analysis of the industrial mode of production which characterises our contemporary world. The conviviality for which noted social philosopher Ivan Illich is arguing is one in which the individual's personal energies are under direct personal control and in which the use of tools is responsibly limited. This book claims out attention for the urgency of its appeal, the stunning clarity of its logic and the overwhelmingly human note that it sounds.
Through the Dark (Darkest Minds)
by Alexandra BrackenDon't miss this breathtaking collection of stories set in the world of the best-selling Darkest Minds trilogy. Featuring ebook original novellas In Time and Sparks Rise, available in print for the first time, and a gripping, brand-new novella, Through the Dark is a must-have for fans of the Darkest Minds.
THIS IS DINOSAUR: Echo Park Country and Its Magic Rivers
by Wallace Stegner Terry Tempest WilliamsThis Is Dinosaur was first published in 1955, in the midst of a bitter controversy over the proposed construction of dams at Echo Park. The outcome of the controversy--a congressional vote to prohibit the dams--"set in brass the principle that any part of the national park system should be immune from any sort of intrusion and damage," wrote Wallace Stegner in the 1985 edition of the book. Reprinted with new color photographs, This Is Dinosaur still stands as a classic introduction to the historic, scenic, archeological, and biological resources of the Monument by an impressive array of writers.
Think Like a Filmmaker: Sensory-Rich Worship Design for Unforgettable Message
by Marcia McFeeAre you Burned Out, in a Rut, and Frustrated by Sunday Mornings?Then you need to “think like a filmmaker!” In this book, internationally-renowned worship designer and teacher, Dr. Marcia McFee, will give you her time-tested strategies for creating and sustaining sensory-rich worship that offers unforgettable messages each and every week. Insights from filmmakers: art directors, screenwriters, composers, cinematographers and directors, will attract and ignite volunteers as they gain skills for every worship art. Applying these lessons to vital communication of the Greatest-Story-Ever-Told will not only inspire pastors and staff for their work, but will invigorate the congregation’s excitement for Sunday mornings!
Thiamine Deficiency Disease, Dysautonomia, and High Calorie Malnutrition
by Derrick Lonsdale Chandler MarrsThiamine Deficiency Disease, Dysautonomia, and High Calorie Malnutrition explores thiamine and how its deficiency affects the functions of the brainstem and autonomic nervous system by way of metabolic changes at the level of the mitochondria. Thiamine deficiency derails mitochondrial oxidative metabolism and gives rise to the classic disease of beriberi that, in its early stages, can be considered the prototype for a set of disorders that we now recognize as dysautonomia. This book represents the life’s work of the senior author, Dr. Derrick Lonsdale, and a recent collaboration with his co-author Dr. Chandler Marrs.
Moreish: The Hidden Secrets of What We Eat and Why
by Matt ButtrickChances are you probably eat food. It's a fairly long running trend.Fast forward to the middle of last century and American food writer M.F.K. Fisher famously declared ‘First we eat, then we do everything else’. Nothing could be truer today. We live in an era where food has become a national pastime and cultural obsession. From avid food bloggers and Netflix shows to rapid takeaways and celebrity cookbooks, it’s difficult to think of a time when our love affair with food has ever been stronger, or our appetite hungrier.Choice is everywhere, from petrol stations and corner shops to food delivery services and on demand apps. But what is really influencing us at these moments?Moreish lifts the lid on the hidden secrets behind what we choose to eat – and why. Explore the influence of words in menu construction alongside the power of comfort food, why the first bite is not always with the eyes and how the worlds of sex, symbolism and animal instinct are simmering just beneath the surface in all of us.Along the way we chew the fat with a range of food insiders, including restaurant owners, food tasters, packaging designers, psychologists, advertising agencies, film makers and food entrepreneurs. There are plenty of courses. Let’s spill some beans.