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Advances in Sustainable Composites: Eco-friendly Solutions and Applications (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series)
by Simona E. Hunyadi Murph Brian Wisner Ioannis N. Mastorakos Muralidharan Paramsothy Yahya Al-MajaliThis collection covers innovations in the field of composite materials with a specific focus on eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable systems. All composite fields are explored, including polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix composites with an emphasis on sourcing raw materials in a sustainable way as well as the development of composite materials for environmental sustainability. Topics will include the development of new materials for structural applications, reduction in energy consumption, and increased component life along with discussions of novel methods to reuse existing materials. Additional topics include but are not limited to: Naturally sourced materials feedstock Recycled material feedstock Application of composite for reduced carbon footprint Development of novel materials to repurpose waste from other areas Eco-nanomaterials/nanocomposites Selected rapid prototyping.
Seismotectonics of the East Mediterranean-Red Sea region (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Károly Németh Zakaria Hamimi Shoji Arai Abdel-Rahman Fowler José A. Peláez Mostafa Toni Rashad SawiresThis volume is considered as a unique book outlining new advances in seismotectonic research of the East Mediterranean-Red Sea Region (EMRSR). The dedicated chapters will outline the region in terms of tectonic segmentation, kinematics, and possible causes of it. It will provide state of art overview along-strike variations in geometry and behavior of faulting, jog characteristics of the active tectonic zones, analysis of earthquake clustering features, crustal deformation, constraining crustal velocity fields, relationship between strain rate and seismicity, paleoseismology, as well as global and regional seismicity. There will be specific topics within the book dedicated to the probabilistic seismic-hazard assessment of the EMRSR including its crustal stress field evolution and its implications for fault mechanics, earthquake source parameters and moment tensors, and description of double-coupled earthquake focal mechanism. Also, earthquake-induced deformational structures focusing on afterslip and spontaneous aseismic slip processes will provide a complete picture for the reader about this fascinating active region. Sections documenting the stress field variations and kinematics for diffuse microseismicity will also be developed. Other cutting edge research, such as progressive failure, spatiotemporal characteristics of seismicity that depends on accurate earthquake locations, as well as relationship of global distribution to earthquake-source geometry and tectonic origin provides up to date information within the EMRSR realm. The significance of the ambient noise level and site characterization specific to EMRSR and congruence and incongruence of active tectonic zones with normal plate kinematics will be shown in illustrative sections of this new book. The book also will explore the potential relationship of seismotectonics to sustainable development as a key societal aspect of seismotectonic research in an active convergent plate margin region such as the EMRSR.
Gefäßchirurgische Notfälle: Gut gerüstet für den Dienst
by Susanne RegusZu 50 gefäßchirurgischen Notfallsituationen gibt das Buch bewährte und präzise Empfehlungen für das diagnostische und therapeutische Vorgehen; zahlreiche Tipps und Tricks erleichtern die Umsetzung. Jede Notfallsituation wird zusätzlich durch ein klinisches Fallbeispiel in Wort und Bild veranschaulicht. Das Buch wendet sich an Ärztinnen und Ärzte in der Weiterbildung, um ihre ersten Dienste und alle weiteren souverän zu bewältigen, aber auch als Nachschlagewerk an erfahrene Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus der Gefäßchirurgie und aus benachbarten Fachgebieten.
Patenterteilung, Einspruch, Beschwerde und Nichtigkeit.: Die Verfahren vor dem DPMA, dem EPA und dem BPatG
by Thomas Heinz MeitingerDieses Buch beschreibt das amtliche Patenterteilungsverfahren vor dem Deutschen Patent- und Markenamt und dem Europäischen Patentamt und gibt praktische Anleitungen, um eine zügige Patenterteilung zu erreichen. Gelingt die Patenterteilung nicht, kann der Zurückweisungsbeschluss des Patentamts durch eine sogenannte „Anmelderbeschwerde&“ angefochten werden. Ein bestehendes fremdes Patent kann innerhalb der Einspruchsfrist durch ein Einspruchsverfahren angegriffen werden. Nach Ablauf der Einspruchsfrist besteht die Möglichkeit der Nichtigerklärung des fremden Patents vor dem Bundespatentgericht. Vor dem Bundesgerichtshof in Karlsruhe finden die Nichtigkeitsberufungsverfahren statt. Außerdem gibt es noch amtliche Löschungsverfahren gegen Gebrauchsmuster, Marken und Designrechte. Alle diese Verfahren vor dem DPMA (Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt), dem EPA (Europäisches Patentamt), dem BPatG (Bundespatentgericht), dem BGH (Bundesgerichtshof), dem EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) und dem EPG (Einheitliches Patentgericht) werden in diesem Buch beschrieben.
Advances in Cellular Automata: Volume 2: Computation and Applications (Emergence, Complexity and Computation #53)
by Georgios Ch. Sirakoulis Andrew Adamatzky Genaro J. MartinezThis book embarks on a journey through the captivating universe of cellular automata and discover its distinct realm, characterised by discrete time, space, and states, where cells form regular patterns and offer insights into complex systems across various domains. From theoretical foundations to practical applications, each chapter unveils innovative ideas and implementations, from solving initial value problems to exploring reversible computing and real-time pattern generation. Explore hyperbolic spaces, analyse elementary automata, and delve into network growth dynamics. Shedding light on synchronisation, control, and computational structures, this book is an invaluable resource for computer scientists, modellers, mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and professionals across disciplines. Immerse yourself in the intricate complexities and boundless potential of cellular automata, whether unravelling pedestrian dynamics or exploring cryptographic applications.
Die Rolle der Familienkommunikation für die familiäre Resilienz: Eine theoretische und empirische Modellierung im Kontext der COVID-19-Pandemie
by Miriam JaspersenKrisen wie die COVID-19-Pandemie haben die Bedeutung familiärer Resilienz und Kommunikation in den Fokus gerückt. Insbesondere die Rolle der innerfamiliären Kommunikation wurde in der bisherigen Resilienzforschung jedoch noch nicht umfassend untersucht. Die Autorin entwickelt ein erweitertes Rahmenmodell familiärer Resilienz, das kommunikationswissenschaftliche, psychologische und soziologische Perspektiven integriert. Dabei werden kommunikative und sozialstrukturelle Schutz- sowie Risikofaktoren systematisiert. Mithilfe einer standardisierten Online-Befragung von Eltern wird analysiert, inwieweit sozialstrukturelle und kommunikative Faktoren im Kontext der COVID-19-Pandemie zur Anpassungsfähigkeit beigetragen haben. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass vor allem kommunikationsbezogene Faktoren entscheidend für funktionale und dysfunktionale Anpassungsprozesse sind. Die theoretischen und empirischen Erkenntnisse der Arbeit unterstreichen die Relevanz kommunikationsbezogener Resilienzfaktoren und liefern wichtige Impulse zur Stärkung familiärer Resilienz insbesondere in Zeiten globaler Unsicherheit.
Philosophical, Semiotic and Environmental Questions for Education: The Work and Scientific Heritage of Andrew Stables (Numanities - Arts and Humanities in Progress #30)
by Alin Olteanu Eetu Pikkarainen Sébastien PesceThis collected volume celebrates the life and work of the late Andrew Stables, a renowned scholar in semiotics and in educational philosophy and theory. He is known, in particular, for having pioneered the semiotic approach to education. This book celebrates his work with scholarly contributions by leading researchers in these areas of scholarship, reflecting on Andrew Stables&’ thought and intellectual legacy. The contributions are interdisciplinary, which reflects Stables&’ eclectic work. Also included are new and unpublished texts of Andrew Stables. The text is divided into three parts: Philosophy of Education, Learning as Semiotic, and Environmental Literacies. It appeals to students and researchers working in philosophy of education broadly, semiotic-oriented approaches to education, as well as discussions on multimodality.
Downfall: Putin, Prigozhin, and the fight for the future of Russia
by Mark Galeotti Anna ArutunyanIn the early years of Vladmir Putin’s Russia, Yevgeny Prigozhin emerged as one of the President’s most trusted assets. By 2023, he had become a dangerous warlord – and also one of Putin’s chief rivals in Russia’s tumultuous political climate, exiled after leading an attempted coup, and shortly after killed in a mysterious plane crash.But what is the truth about this enigmatic figure, his role in the war with Ukraine, and the chaos unleashed across Russia by his turn against Putin? And, in the aftermath of his death, what is next for Russia in the new stage of late Putinism that Prigozhin’s life forged?In a compelling tale that unravels a complex web of power, betrayal and recrimination, Downfall delves into the profound impact of Prigozhin on the heart and soul of a nation at a crossroads. Drawing on years of research, this book traces the rise of Russia's most prominent non-state actor and examines the political climate that propelled a convicted gangster with no government office to the formidable role he came to occupy. An essential story of Russia's recent history, Downfall is also a compelling insight into its likely future.
Iconic: The vibrant new autobiography from the legendary British fashion designer who dressed everyone from rockstars to royalty
by Zandra Rhodes Ella Alexander'A vivid and compelling picture of the broader fashion landscape between 1960 and the present day. Anecdotes? The book is full of them.' The Times'Dazzling from start to finish.' Joanna LumleyIn this insightful memoir, Zandra shares her life story for the first time. Told through a variety of mementos collected over the years, it is a vibrant account filled with rockstars and royalty, of life-changing friendships and poignant reflections on her personal triumphs and tragedies, as well as the fears, sacrifices and pressures that come with being an era-defining designer.Full of poignant reflections and life lessons on achieving success while defying convention, Zandra recounts being inspired by her avant-garde mother to her time at the Royal College alongside David Hockney; from a road trip to Rome with Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell, to opening her first London store thanks to a loan from Vanessa Redgrave with Joe Cocker singing With a Little Help From My Friends to the assembled crowd of London's 1960s fashion scene; from hanging out with Andy Warhol and Halston in New York's Studio 54 to lifelong friendships with legends such as Karl Lagerfeld and Diana Vreeland; from designing for everyone from Freddie Mercury to Diana Ross, Princess Diana to Barbra Streisand to founding the Fashion and Textile Museum.Capturing the rich and unexpected life of a British icon, this memoir explores what it is to defy the norm.‘Zandra Rhodes has changed the course of fashion history.' Suzy Menkes, fashion journalist
The Golden Rule: A Compassionate Guide to Ageing Well, Caring for Loved Ones and Living Later Life with Confidence
by Lucy PollockA new way to think about ageing - for ourselves and the people we love. With warmth and wisdom, geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock shows us how'The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes' The Times__Plan A: stay young foreverPlan B: read this bookToday, we are living longer lives and have choices now as never before about how we will age.What will make us happy?What frightens us, and what might allay our fears?What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish?In The Golden Rule, Dr Lucy Pollock shares lessons she has learned in the thirty years of working with older people and their family and friends.She explores problems that can be fixed with tests and tablets, and problems that require a different sort of medicine.These engrossing stories explain what she has been taught about impossible families, important decisions, becoming older without children, sexuality, race, love, and living with uncertainty.--'From the first pages, the impression you have is how much you’d want Pollock as your medical practitioner. . . this warm and compassionate book is part reflection, part rallying cry to set in place a better society for older people' Daily Mail'Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling' Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind
You Like It Darker: Stories
by Stephen KingNAMED A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP 10 HORROR BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR HORROR &“Stephen King knows You Like It Darker and obliges with sensational new tales&” (USA TODAY): From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King, an extraordinary collection of stories that are &“a master class in tension and full of King&’s dark humor&” (The New York Times Book Review).&“You like it darker? Fine, so do I,&” writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel &“the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind,&” and in You Like It Darker, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again. &“Two Talented Bastids&” explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In &“Danny Coughlin&’s Bad Dream,&” a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny&’s most catastrophically. In &“Rattlesnakes,&” a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance—with major strings attached. In &“The Dreamers,&” a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. &“The Answer Man&” asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful. &“King&’s skills as a storyteller remain undimmed&” (The Minnesota Star Tribune) and his ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace is unsurpassed. &“The titular darkness promised is as riveting and all-consuming as ever&” (New York magazine). You like it darker? You got it.
War
by Bob WoodwardInstant #1 New York Times Bestseller Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Bob Woodward delivers an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes narrative exploring the intricate dynamics of Ukraine, the Middle East, and the American presidency, offering unparalleled insights into political intrigue and global strategy from one of the most authoritative voices in political journalism today. War is a &“harrowing, riveting&” (The New York Times) account of one of the most tumultuous periods in presidential politics in American history. We see President Joe Biden and his top advisers in tense conversations with Russian president Vladimir Putin, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. We also see Donald Trump conducting a shadow presidency and seeking to regain political power ahead of the 2024 elections. With unrivaled, inside-the-room reporting, Woodward shows President Biden&’s approach to managing the war in Ukraine, the most significant land war in Europe since World War II, and his tortured path to contain the bloody Middle East conflict between Israel and the terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah. Woodward reveals the extraordinary complexity and consequence of wartime back-channel diplomacy and decision-making to deter the use of nuclear weapons and a rapid slide into World War III. The raw cage-fight of politics accelerates leading up to the presidential election in 2024, starting between President Biden and Trump, and ending with the unexpected elevation of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president. War provides an unvarnished examination of the vice president as she tries to embrace the Biden legacy and policies while beginning to chart a path of her own as a presidential candidate. Woodward&’s reporting once again sets the standard for journalism at its most authoritative and illuminating.
Expiration Dates: A Novel
by Rebecca SerleThe New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years and One Italian Summer returns with &“a romantic gem&” (Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author) about a young woman who decides to finally live for herself rather than rely on the universe for answers. Now featuring bonus content! Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she&’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there&’s only a name: Jake. But as Jake and Daphne&’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper&’s prediction, and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn&’t, information that—if he found out—would break his heart. &“Daphne&’s sometimes heart-wrenching, often heartwarming search for meaningful relationships, both romantic and platonic, is sure to inspire&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) new and longtime fans of Rebecca Serle.
The It Girl
by Ruth Ware&“The pages turn themselves&” (People) in this white-knuckled mystery following a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend&’s murder from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware.April Clarke-Cliveden was the first person Hannah Jones met at Oxford. Vivacious, bright, occasionally vicious, and the ultimate It girl, she quickly pulled Hannah into her dazzling orbit. Together, they developed a group of devoted and inseparable friends—Will, Hugh, Ryan, and Emily—during their first term. By the end of the year, April was dead. Now, a decade later, Hannah and Will are expecting their first child, and the man convicted of killing April, former Oxford porter John Neville, has died in prison. Relieved to have finally put the past behind her, Hannah&’s world is rocked when a young journalist comes knocking and presents new evidence that Neville may have been innocent. As Hannah reconnects with old friends and delves deeper into the mystery of April&’s death, she realizes that the friends she thought she knew all have something to hide…including a murder. &“The Agatha Christie of our generation&” (David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author) presents a &“deliciously dark and utterly addictive&” (Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author) mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
One Perfect Couple
by Ruth WareRuth Ware, the powerhouse New York Times bestselling author with over six million books sold to date, returns with her ninth novel, which promises to be the summer&’s most gripping beach read.Lyla is in a bit of a rut. Her post-doctorate research has fizzled out, she&’s pretty sure her contract will not be extended, and things with her boyfriend, Nico, an aspiring actor, aren&’t going great. When the opportunity arises for Nico to join the cast of a new reality TV show, The Perfect Couple, she decides to try out with him. This is the big break she needs! A whirlwind preproduction process later, Lyla finds herself whisked off to a tropical paradise with Nico, boating through the Indian Ocean towards Ever After Island, where the two of them will compete against four other couples—Bayer and Angel, Dan and Santana, Joe and Romi, and Connor and Zana—in order to win a cash prize. Alas, not long after they arrive on the deserted island, things start going wrong. After the first challenge leaves everyone rattled and angry, an overnight storm takes matters from bad to worse. Cut off from the mainland by miles of ocean, deprived of their phones, and unable to reach the boat and crew that brought them there, the group must band together for survival. Tensions run high and fresh water runs low. Then, one by one, contestants start to die. Lyla suddenly realizes she and Nico are trapped on the island with a murderer on the loose…and nowhere to hide. A fast-paced, spellbinding thriller rife with intrigue and characters that feel true to life, this novel proves yet again that Ruth Ware is the queen of psychological suspense.
The Women on Platform Two: A Novel of Ireland
by Laura AnthonyIn 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this sweeping, timely novel inspired by a remarkable and little-known true story.Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husband&’s vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her home might never be safe for a child. Meanwhile, her close friend Bernie, a mother of three, learns the devastating news that if she conceives again, her health complications could prove fatal. Dublin, 2023: A close call makes Saoirse realize that she may never want to be a mother. Little does she know that only a few decades ago, a group of women made this option possible for her. And she&’s about to meet one of them… The Women on Platform Two is a haunting, powerful story of feminine resistance and resilience that reminds us all of where we started—and how far we still have to go.
Zero Days
by Ruth WareNew York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware proves that she is the &“new Agatha Christie&” (Air Mail) with this adrenaline-fueled thriller about a woman in a race to clear her name and find her husband&’s murderer. Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, Jack and her husband, Gabe, are the best penetration specialists in the business. But after a routine assignment goes horribly wrong, Jack arrives home to find her husband dead. To add to her despair, the police are closing in on their suspect—her. Suddenly on the run and quickly running out of options, Jack must decide who she can trust as she circles closer to the real killer in this unputdownable and heart-pounding mystery that combines Mr. and Mrs. Smith with The Fugitive from an author whose &“propulsive prose keeps readers on the hook and refuses to let anyone off until all has been revealed&” (Shelf Awareness).
One Italian Summer: A Novel
by Rebecca SerleINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this &“magical trip worth taking&” (Associated Press), the New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years returns with a powerful novel about the transformational love between mothers and daughters set on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.When Katy&’s mother dies, she is left reeling. Carol wasn&’t just Katy&’s mom, but her best friend and first phone call. She had all the answers and now, when Katy needs her the most, she is gone. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: to Positano, the magical town where Carol spent the summer right before she met Katy&’s father. Katy has been waiting years for Carol to take her, and now she is faced with embarking on the adventure alone. But as soon as she steps foot on the Amalfi Coast, Katy begins to feel her mother&’s spirit. Buoyed by the stunning waters, beautiful cliffsides, delightful residents, and, of course, delectable food, Katy feels herself coming back to life. And then Carol appears—in the flesh, healthy, sun-tanned, and thirty years old. Katy doesn&’t understand what is happening, or how—all she can focus on is that she has somehow, impossibly, gotten her mother back. Over the course of one Italian summer, Katy gets to know Carol, not as her mother, but as the young woman before her. She is not exactly who Katy imagined she might be, however, and soon Katy must reconcile the mother who knew everything with the young woman who does not yet have a clue. &“Rebecca Serle is known for her powerful stories that tug at the heartstrings—and her latest is just as unforgettable&” (Woman&’s World) as it effortlessly shows us how to move on after loss, and how the people we love never truly leave us.
In Five Years: A Novel
by Rebecca SerleA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Good Morning America, FabFitFun, and Marie Claire Book Club Pick &“In Five Years is as clever as it is moving, the rare read-in-one-sitting novel you won&’t forget.&” —Chloe Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Immortalists Perfect for fans of Me Before You and One Day—a striking, powerful, and moving love story following an ambitious lawyer who experiences an astonishing vision that could change her life forever.Where do you see yourself in five years? Dannie Kohan lives her life by the numbers. She is nothing like her lifelong best friend—the wild, whimsical, believes-in-fate Bella. Her meticulous planning seems to have paid off after she nails the most important job interview of her career and accepts her boyfriend&’s marriage proposal in one fell swoop, falling asleep completely content. But when she awakens, she&’s suddenly in a different apartment, with a different ring on her finger, and beside a very different man. Dannie spends one hour exactly five years in the future before she wakes again in her own home on the brink of midnight—but it is one hour she cannot shake. In Five Years is an unforgettable love story, but it is not the one you&’re expecting.
The Good Daughter: A memoir of losing my father and finding home
by Kumi Taguchi'At once so personal, yet utterly universal. A visceral, thoughtful and emotionally compelling story.' Melissa Leong In a beautifully crafted memoir of captivating emotional honesty, the SBS Insight host sets out to understand the dad she never really knew, and – along the way – herself. Growing up, Kumi Taguchi thought her father was merely distant: reserved, obsessively frugal and – after her parents&’ divorce – almost entirely missing. When he died, Kumi&’s feelings about him and the Japanese heritage he had given her remained tangled. But just because a parent has gone doesn&’t mean they&’re absent. Over time Kumi came to understand more about what made her father as he was, including his experiences as a child in wartime Japan and, above all, the culture she both loved and felt burdened by. She decided to travel to Japan to find the family home, and perhaps lay to rest some ghosts. In this highly evocative journey of understanding, Kumi explores her divided self: the tension between duty and freedom; the people she&’s felt drawn to and lost; and how to find your place when caught between two worlds.
Red Dust Running
by Anita Heiss'No one writes Aussie rom-com like Anita Heiss.' Rachael Johns Matters of the heart have always made Annabelle run for the hills – literally. After a disastrous relationship effectively torched her personal and professional life in Sydney, Annabelle is back in Brisbane. She&’s about to start her dream job launching and curating a First Nations gallery in the city, and this time, nothing is getting in the way of her important work. Certainly not romance, even if her new neighbour is really cute. Everything is going to plan until a birthday trip to the rodeo with her tiddas brings Annabelle up close and (very) personal with Dusty Davies, bona fide cowboy. Opposites may attract, but Annabelle&’s not built for the rodeo life. Anyway, Dusty doesn&’t take art and activism seriously like Annabelle does. It&’s just a country fling ...Can a real-life cowboy convince Annabelle to compromise for love, or will he be just another man left in the dust?
The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love
by bell hooksFrom New York Times bestselling author, feminist pioneer, and cultural icon bell hooks, a timelessly necessary treatise on how patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurts us all.Feminist writing did not tell us about the deep inner misery of men. Everyone needs to love and be loved—including men. But to know love, men must be able to look at the ways in which patriarchal culture keeps them from understanding themselves. In The Will to Change, bell hooks provides a compassionate guide for men of all ages and identities to understand how to be in touch with their feelings, and how to express versus repress the emotions that are a fundamental part of who we are. With trademark candor and fierce intelligence, hooks addresses the most common concerns of men, such as fear of intimacy and loss of their patriarchal place in society, in new and challenging ways. The Will to Change &“creates space for men to acknowledge their traumas and heal—not only for their sake, but for the sake of everyone in their lives&” (BuzzFeed).
The Collaborators (The Cormorant Trilogy)
by Michael IdovNamed a Best Book of the Year by Vogue Slow Horses meets Red Sparrow in this &“sharp, freshly conceived, [and] thoroughly entertaining&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) spy thriller featuring a brilliant young intelligence officer and a troubled heiress who stumble into a global conspiracy that pits present-day Russia against the CIA.Combining realistic thrills with sophisticated spycraft and witty dialogue, The Collaborators delivers a gut-punch answer to the biggest geopolitical question of our time: how, exactly, did post-Soviet Russia turn down the wrong path? Crisscrossing the globe on the way to this shocking revelation are disaffected millennial CIA officer Ari Falk, thrown into a moral and professional crisis by the death of his best asset; and brash, troubled LA heiress Maya Chou, spiraling after the disappearance of her Russian American billionaire father. The duo&’s adventures take us to both classic and surprising locales—from Berlin, to Latvia, Belarus, and an abandoned technopark outside Moscow. Dynamic, fast-paced, and filled with captivating details that provide a window into a secretive world, The Collaborators is a first-rate thriller &“with a propulsive plot and fantastic twists&” (Chris Pavone, author of The Expats) that pays homage to both meanings of &“intelligence.&”
Summary and Analysis of Patient H.M.: Based on the Book by Luke Dittrich (Smart Summaries)
by Worth BooksSo much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Patient H.M. tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Luke Dittrich&’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter overviewsProfiles of the main charactersDetailed timeline of key eventsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Patient H.M. by Luke Dittrich: Patient H.M. tells the extraordinary true story of Henry Molaison, a young man who underwent a lobotomy in 1953 in hopes of curing his epilepsy. Instead, he suffered extensive memory loss and would became the most studied patient in the history of neuroscience. Luke Dittrich, whose grandfather performed the surgery, artfully combines family history, medical science, and investigative journalism to create a suspenseful and unsettling narrative on the search to understand the most elusive of scientific research topics: the human memory. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.
Flush
by Carl HiaasenA hilarious, high-stakes adventure involving crooked casino boats, floating fish, toxic beaches, and one kid determined to get justice. This is Carl Hiaasen's Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder! You know it's going to be a rough summer when you spend Father's Day visiting your dad in the local lockup.Noah's dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor–which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He can't prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and Noah's dad is stuck in the clink.Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad failed. He will prove that the Coral Queen is dumping illegally . . . somehow. His allies may not add up to much–his sister Abbey, an unreformed childhood biter; Lice Peeking, a greedy sot with poor hygiene; Shelly, a bartender and a woman scorned; and a mysterious pirate–but Noah's got a plan to flush this crook out into the open. A plan that should sink the crooked little casino, once and for all.