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The Modern Savage: Our Unthinking Decision to Eat Animals
by James McWilliamsJust Food author James McWilliams's exploration of the "compassionate carnivore" movement and the paradox of humanity's relationship with animals.In the last four decades, food reformers have revealed the ecological and ethical problems of eating animals raised in industrial settings, turning what was once the boutique concern of radical eco-freaks into a mainstream movement. Although animal products are often labeled "cage free," "free range," and "humanely raised," can we trust these goods to be safe, sound, or ethical?In The Modern Savage, renowned writer, historian, and animal advocate James McWilliams pushes back against the questionable moral standards of a largely omnivorous world and explores the "alternative to the alternative"-not eating domesticated animals at all. In poignant, powerful, and persuasive prose, McWilliams reveals the scope of the cruelty that takes place even on the smallest and-supposedly-most humane animal farms. In a world increasingly aware of animals' intelligence and the range of their emotions, McWilliams advocates for the only truly moral, sustainable choice-a diet without meat, dairy, or other animal products.The Modern Savage is a riveting expose of an industry that has typically hidden behind a veil of morality, and a compelling account of how to live a more economical, environmental, and ethical life.
This American Woman: A One-In-A-Billion Memoir
by Zarna GargAward-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir, spilling all the chai on her wild ride from escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife.&“A deeply honest and hilarious book about how you always win if you bet on yourself.&”—Amy PoehlerThroughout Zarna&’s whole childhood in India, everyone called her &“so American&” just for reading the newspaper, having deep thoughts, and talking back to anyone over the age of thirty. When Zarna&’s dad tried to marry her off at age fourteen, Zarna fled—first to the streets of Mumbai and ultimately to the glittering paradise of Akron, Ohio, where she got to become American for real.On Zarna&’s very American quest to find herself and her calling, she threw herself wholeheartedly into roles like dog-bite lawyer, crazy perfectionist stay-at-home mom, Indian matchmaker, prizewinning screenwriter, and more. It wasn&’t until a dare led her to a stand-up comedy open mic that Zarna finally found her spiritual home: getting paid cold hard cash for her big fat mouth.And as Zarna discovered, after surviving the brutal streets of Mumbai, the cutthroat world of stand-up comedy is nothing.This American Woman is an exuberant story of fighting for your right to determine your own destiny and triumphing beyond what you ever dreamed was possible. Zarna&’s mantra becomes a call to action: It&’s never too late. If Zarna can do it, you can, too.
Person in Progress: A Road Map to the Psychology of Your 20s
by Jemma SbegA roadmap to navigating the personal and professional transitions of your twenties, with practical insights and reassurance that you&’re not alone, from the host of the top podcast The Psychology of Your 20s&“Like sharing a cup of tea with a very knowledgeable &‘near peer,&’ Person in Progress will help you feel better about your twenties.&”—Meg Jay, PhD, author of The Defining Decade and The Twentysomething TreatmentJemma Sbeg launched her wildly popular podcast, The Psychology of Your 20s, in the back seat of her car, driven (no pun intended) by the simple desire to understand the universal experiences of twentysomethings through psychological research. She&’s done the hard work and lived through these years, and now she shares advice, personal stories, and research-based insights to help you navigate this jungle of a decade, too. Whether you&’re wrestling with a sweaty case of imposter syndrome, doing your best not to self-sabotage, attempting to settle your anxious mind, or trying to keep your head above water in the murkiness of the dating pool, Sbeg will help you deal with the most chaotic personal and professional moments of this decade by understanding the psychology behind them. For example:• You have a multitude of choices about your career before you. Learn how to reframe the way you think about your future so that you don&’t get overwhelmed by the options. • Whether you&’re feeling the stigma of being single, stuck in a probably-going-nowhere situationship, or still hurting after heartbreak, discover how to understand and articulate what you&’re looking for in a relationship.• It&’s normal to make mistakes. Unpack how to get comfortable with your mistakes and let them teach you instead of ruminating on them.To enhance your own self-growth journey, the book includes questions and self-guided moments for your own reflection in each chapter. An invaluable guidebook to your twenties that will help you make the most of this formative decade, Person in Progress reminds us that it&’s okay to embrace uncertainty and transitions.
Sea Swept (Sisters Ever After)
by Leah CypessThe final book in the Sisters Ever After series of fairy tale retellings from the point of view of the siblings in the background, this is the captivating of story Daria and her older sister, Meria, who has left their life under the sea for a human prince. But when Meria needs Daria&’s help, she must travel to the human world to save her older sister.Daria grew up in Serema, an underwater city where merfolk and humans livetogether in peace. She&’s not interested in life out of the water, unlike her oldersister, Meria, who has fallen in love with a human prince.Still, when Daria gets a distress message from Meria, she&’s willing totrade her mermaid tail for legs if it means getting her sister back below thesurface as fast as possible. Except Meria has vanished, and none of thehumans will tell Daria where she is.In the strange world above the sea, Daria will soon discover that shecan&’t trust anyone—and that whatever happened to her sister might happen toher next.
Marvel: A Novel
by Suyi Davies OkungbowaLost to time, space, and legend, Wakanda&’s rightful king must answer the call of rebellion in this thrilling adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates&’s acclaimed Black Panther run.On Earth, Wakanda is a beacon of prosperity and a bastion of freedom. But across the expanse of space, thousands of lightyears away, lies another Wakanda. One that has grown to hold five galaxies in its iron grip. One that steals the memories of those it enslaves. One that has abandoned the values of its forebearers and seeks only the glory and power of empire.Lost amongst unfamiliar stars, a man finds himself as the property of Emperor N&’Jadaka. He knows not how he got there, who he is, or even his name. The only thing he does know, in his bones, is that he must fight the oppression that surrounds him. That drive for liberation leads him to the Maroons, a band of rebels determined to shatter the empire and restore the memories of the Nameless. When the man quickly proves his worth with an unparalleled skill for battle, the Maroons bestow on him a title of hope, promise, and responsibility: T&’Challa.As T&’Challa&’s reputation among the rebels and ordinary citizens spreads, whispers of hope begin to swirl. Could this be the true T&’Challa of old, the Avenger? The One Who Put the Knife Where It Belonged? When all eyes turn to him, T&’Challa must decide if he will embrace a future of responsibility as their savior or pursue the mystery of his true past.
To Light the Way Forward: A Shell Collector Novel (A Shell Collector Novel)
by Nancy NaigleA novel of overcoming deep loss, taking risks, and learning that life—and love—often surprises you when you least expect it, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Shell Collector.&“Bringing to life characters you can&’t help but fall in love with, Nancy Naigle goes straight to the heart with this story of tragedy turned to triumph. A poignant reminder to never give up hope.&”—Sheila Roberts, author of The Best Life Book ClubFeeling adrift after the loss of her husband, Rosemary sets out to visit an old friend on Whelk&’s Island, undeterred by the threat of a hurricane. Before the storm hits, she finds herself at Tug&’s Diner where she quickly connects with the owner, Tug.But the storm destroys the diner, compounding Tug&’s grief from losing his love the previous year. The longer Rosemary stays, the more she sees Tug&’s deep sadness and resolves to help him. Together with Tug and friends Amanda and Paul, they all pitch in to help the close-knit community recover and rebuild.As Amanda and Paul reconnect after losing touch during the storm, their plans to take things slow seem increasingly impractical. While Rosemary and Tug help the young couple navigate their relationship, they also find themselves building a friendship that begins to restore them both. But can that friendship convince them that love is possible for anyone who&’s willing to take a risk—even those who never hoped they&’d find it again?
Salsa Daddy: Dip Your Way into Mexican Cooking
by Rick MartínezThe James Beard Award–winning author of the New York Times bestseller Mi Cocina is back with a guide to the brightest dish in any Mexican meal, snack-filled afternoon, or sun-drenched beach day: salsa. From refreshing classics to rich sauces, this collection of over seventy salsas and twenty-four easy meals is a fun-loving introduction to the joy of Mexican cooking.Chips, salsa, happiness. We know that essential truth. But after over 500 years of salsa history, there&’s so much more to discover about this staple dish, one that cooks today can customize and riff on freely. Salsa can be an irresistible dip, yes, or a flavorful condiment, or it can be the basis for iconic Mexican meals—not to mention a savior for grilled cheese, burgers, rotisserie chicken, or platters of roasted vegetables.Rick takes us deep into the world of traditional and modern salsas, where a playful pico de gallo with tomatoes, avocados, and chipotles is chopped up in a few minutes or where you might blend roasted peanuts with caramelized onions and toasted chiles for a nutty-savory spicy sauce. You&’ll find smashed salsas, like La Tatemada Cremosa (charred tomato, chipotle in adobo, and crema), chopped salsas, such as Xnipec (tomato, habanero, and sour orange), as well as cooked salsas, like Pipián Verde (pepitas, peanuts, and tomatillo) and specials like Salsa Macha (peanuts, guiajillo, and chile de árbol) and Aioli Rojo (morita, guajillo, garlic, and lime). Turn these incredibly delicious salsas into easy meals like Chilaquiles, Enchiladas Gratinadas, Puffy Tacos, or Pozole Verde con Pollo.With over seventy salsa recipes and twenty-four easy meals that offer endless variation, Salsa Daddy shows you how salsa can catapult joy into your cooking and become the heart of every table. Like Rick, you&’ll learn that salsa isn&’t a condiment—it&’s a lifestyle.
A Change of Habit: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun
by Sister Monica ClareThe soulful, hilarious memoir of a chronic people pleaser who surprised everyone in her life by abandoning an unfulfilling career and marriage to join a convent—and learned how much we stand to gain when we fully embrace our authentic selvesIn her twenties and thirties, Monica Clare was a talented but exhausted photo editor who spent her days getting yelled at by clients who were often strung out on cocaine and megalomania. For years, the voice calling her to a simpler, quieter life had been getting louder. As a little kid, she&’d seen Audrey Hepburn in The Nun&’s Story and thought: That&’s me. That&’s how she found herself straightening her habit nervously as she walked into a convent, preparing to live alongside eleven other sisters who&’d taken the same vow of poverty and celibacy . . . indefinitely. Could a chronically fidgety, pop culture–obsessed woman of the world ever fit in? she wondered. And why did the other nuns seem so cold and disapproving?As the months went on, she realized the other nuns were shy, not unfriendly—much like herself. The culture at the convent discouraged giving compliments or even saying &“please&” or &“thank you,&” since acts of generosity were to be freely given and received. But when Monica rose to the role of Sister Superior, she got the policy against compliments changed. Relationships started to blossom, first awkwardly and then more easily. Who would have predicted that Sister Christina, the one she thought had deeply disliked her from the start, would turn out to be a huge hugger? Or that they&’d spend entire afternoons trying to keep a wild turkey from running amok in their community garden?Equal parts tell-all and rallying cry, A Change of Habit reveals how much we can say yes to when we stop laboring to prove our worth to ourselves and others. In her role as a spiritual counselor, Sister Monica guides people from all walks of life toward resisting the false promises of capitalism, finding healing in small acts of nurture and connection, and ultimately, restoring themselves to a place of wholeness, all while living in this gorgeously messy world of ours.
Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America
by Gerald Early National Baseball Hall of FameAn authoritative exploration of how Black Americans have shaped baseball from its emergence after the Civil War to the Negro Leagues and Jackie Robinson&’s breaking of the color barrier, up to today&’s game—by award-winning author Gerald Early in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame.No sport has been more associated with America&’s sense of itself, with its identity, than baseball. No sport has been so inextricably bound with America&’s traditions—with its notions of democracy and fair play—than baseball. And no professional sport in America has been as dramatically connected to social change as Major League Baseball when it became racially integrated the moment Jackie Robinson took the field with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Play Harder comes at a time when the history of Black baseball has become especially relevant—following MLB's recent recognition of the Negro Leagues as major leagues and the effort to incorporate statistics from the Negro Leagues into those for all players. Before Robinson, as Play Harder shows, Black athletes played baseball as far back as the 1800s even before the establishment of the Negro Leagues. But once founded in 1920, the Negro Leagues gave Black Americans an inroad to baseball that would be enduring and profound. The leagues were an instrument of community building during a time when discrimination separated Black people from all white enterprises, including baseball, and they paved the way for racial integration that Black players hoped would come. Play Harder showcases the Black stars of the game—those from baseball&’s early years such as Moses Fleetwood Walker and Rube Foster; Negro Leagues stars like Satchel Paige and Cool Papa Bell; Jackie Robinson and those who crossed the color line after him, like Hank Aaron and Willie Mays, followed by Frank Robinson and Curt Flood; and the stars who ushered in today&’s game, such as Reggie Jackson, Dave Winfield, Barry Bonds, and Ken Griffey, Jr. Playing out against the cultural and political events of 150 years, the story bears witness to the richness of this country's diversity while remaining clear-eyed about the racial injustice endured by Black Americans. In the end, Play Harder celebrates the triumph of some of baseball&’s greatest players and their remarkable contributions to the game we know and love today.
Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing
by Lili TaylorEye-opening essays about searching for peace in the cacophony of birds and discovering a world of meaning in small moments—from award-winning actor Lili Taylor.Most people don&’t really know birds—or rather, they aren&’t aware of them. Lili Taylor used to be one of those people. She knew birds existed. She thought about them, maybe even more than the average person. But she didn&’t know them. And then something happened. During a much-needed break from her work as an actor, Lili sought silence and instead found the bustling, symphonic world of birds that had always existed around her. Since then, she has kept a keen eye pressed to her binoculars in search of vivid stories that elevate the everyday, if only one pays attention. Through a series of beautifully crafted essays, Taylor shares her intimate encounters with the birds that have captured her heart and imagination—from tracking flitting woodpeckers through oak trees to spotting majestic blue jays perched on a Manhattan fire escape; from the exhilaration of witnessing a migratory flock from the top of the Empire State Building to the quiet joy of observing a nest of hatchlings in her own backyard. Through simply paying attention to birds, Lili has been shown a parallel world that is wider and deeper, one of constant change and movement, full of life and the will to survive.Throughout Turning to Birds, Taylor encourages mindfulness, inviting readers to be present and fully engaged with the world around them. Taylor's lyrical prose and thoughtful meditations on both the art we make and the art we discover around us create a sense of intimacy and wonder, inviting readers to see the world through new eyes and to find joy in the most unexpected places.
Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America
by Michael LuoFrom New Yorker writer Michael Luo comes a masterful narrative history of the Chinese in America that traces the sorrowful theme of exclusion and documents their more than century-long struggle to belong. A TIME MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK | A NEW YORK TIMES NONFICTION BOOK TO READ THIS SPRING "A story about aspiration and belonging that is as universal as it is profound.&”—Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Say Nothing "A gift to anyone interested in American history. I couldn't stop turning pages."—Charles Yu, author of Interior Chinatown "What history should be--richly detailed, authoritative, and compelling."—David Grann, author of The Wager and Killers of the Flower MoonStrangers in the Land tells the story of a people who, beginning in the middle of the nineteenth century, migrated by the tens of thousands to a distant land they called Gum Shan––Gold Mountain. Americans initially welcomed these Chinese arrivals, but, as their numbers grew, horrific episodes of racial terror erupted on the Pacific coast. A prolonged economic downturn that idled legions of white workingmen helped create the conditions for what came next: a series of progressively more onerous federal laws aimed at excluding Chinese laborers from the country, marking the first time the United States barred a people based on their race. In a captivating debut, Michael Luo follows the Chinese from these early years to modern times, as they persisted in the face of bigotry and persecution, revealing anew the complications of our multiracial democracy. Luo writes of early victims of anti-Asian violence, like Gene Tong, a Los Angeles herbalist who was dragged from his apartment and hanged by a mob during one of the worst mass lynchings in the country&’s history; of demagogues like Denis Kearney, a sandlot orator who became the face of the anti-Chinese movement in the late-1870s; of the pioneering activist Wong Chin Foo and other leaders of the Chinese community, who pressed their new homeland to live up to its stated ideals. At the book&’s heart is a shameful chapter of American history: the brutal driving out of Chinese residents from towns across the American West. The Chinese became the country&’s first undocumented immigrants: hounded, counted, suspected, surveilled. In 1889, while upholding Chinese exclusion, Supreme Court Justice Stephen J. Field characterized them as &“strangers in the land.&” Only in 1965 did America&’s gates swing open to people like Luo&’s parents, immigrants from Taiwan. Today there are more than twenty-two million people of Asian descent in the United States and yet the &“stranger&” label, Luo writes, remains. Drawing on archives from across the country and written with a New Yorker writer&’s style and sweep, Strangers in the Land is revelatory and unforgettable, an essential American story.
Her Amish Refuge: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Pamela Desmond WrightCould her safe haven in a storm Be a path back to her faith? Caught in a blizzard pregnant and alone, former Amish woman Florene Schroder stumbles upon an unexpected sanctuary on an Amish farm. She never expects her rescuer to be Gil Kestler, a gentle giant from the community she left behind years ago. Forced together as they brave the storm, their wounded hearts slowly begin to warm toward one another. But as the snow starts to melt, can they conquer their fears to embrace love…or will the secrets they harbor keep them apart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Crossing Deadly Tides (Southern Justice)
by Amber Leigh WilliamsFinally together…facing the nightmare of her past. Years ago Pia Russo escaped the clutches of human trafficker Jaime Solaro. Captivity traumatized her, but now the single mother has rebuilt her life and has a thriving business. When her lover Sam, a former soldier, returns from a devastating personal mission, his reunion with Pia suddenly becomes endangered. Jaime, having escaped prison, means to recapture Pia. Sam will not let that happen. Then Pia and her daughter go missing, and he&’ll stop at nothing to find them. Will his protection ensure safety for Pia and Babette…and the end of Jaime Solaro?From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Southern Justice series:Book 1: Escape to the BayouBook 2: Crossing Deadly TidesBook 3: Vigilante Honor
City Doc for the Single Mom
by Kate MacGuireIn the latest Harlequin Medical Romance by Kate MacGuire, a single mom falls for the new bachelor doc in town and soon their crackling connection has them both wishing he could stay! A CHANCE WORTH TAKING? Twin Creeks has been Lily&’s safe haven since the heartbreaking loss of her husband. Shocked into quitting her high-octane job as a flight trauma nurse, for the past five years she&’s focused on raising and protecting her daughter, Alexa. Until committed bachelor Dr. Joe arrives. He&’s good-looking, impulsive and so charming that he persuades Lily to take up nursing again. She shouldn&’t be tempted—he&’s not planning on staying, and she senses he&’s holding something back! Yet she sees his growing affection for the town, Alexa and her—and he&’s making her feel alive again…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Personal Security: A Spicy Bodyguard Romantic Suspense (Bachelor Bodyguards)
by Lisa ChildsHe&’ll risk anything to protect her… Even his heart. Watching over Blair Etheridge as she reopens her family&’s art gallery is Ivan Chekov&’s first chance to prove himself as a bodyguard. He hopes it&’s also a chance to start over. But this job brings up bad memories, and Blair doesn&’t want him anywhere near her. Ivan overcomes her stubborn streak after an attack on her life proves she&’s in danger. The undeniable attraction sizzling between them makes posing as her boyfriend easy, while the thought of losing her frightens him more than he&’s willing to admit. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Bachelor Bodyguards series:Book 1: His Christmas AssignmentBook 2: Bodyguard DaddyBook 3: Beauty and the BodyguardBook 4: Nanny BodyguardBook 5: Single Mom's BodyguardBook 6: In the Bodyguard's ArmsBook 7: Soldier BodyguardBook 8: Guarding His WitnessBook 9: Evidence of AttractionBook 10: Bodyguard BoyfriendBook 11: Close Quarters with the BodyguardBook 12: Bodyguard Under SiegeBook 13: Hostage SecurityBook 14: Personal Security
Unsolved Montana Investigation (Big Sky First Responders)
by Jenna NightTo crack this cold case… they first must survive. When he rescues emergency dispatcher Clare Barlow from an armed assailant, sheriff&’s deputy Dylan Ruiz finds himself her new partner in her search to uncover her stepmother&’s killer. Digging into this cold case on her own has made Clare a target, and now she needs Dylan&’s help to solve the senseless murder—and keep her alive. Tracking down potential witnesses and evidence brings them closer to the truth, but can they evade an enemy determined to silence them both?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Big Sky First Responders Book 1: Deadly Ranch HideoutBook 2: Witness Protection AmbushBook 3: Unsolved Montana Investigation
Smoky Mountain Escape
by Rhonda StarnesTwo killers on the loose and threats around every corner… Sheriff Heath Dalton accidentally stumbles upon two gunmen trying to hide a body in the Smoky Mountains and barely escapes with his life. And when traveling nurse Kayla Eldridge finds herself stranded in the stormy wilderness with Heath, she now has a target on her back. They must work together to navigate the treacherous terrain and evade the criminals who are tracking their every move. Can they outrun their merciless hunters before they both lose their lives?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Nine Months to Marry the Princess
by Kristine LynnIn Kristine Lynn&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, a princess&’s hospital haven soon becomes more complicated than her royal life when one night with her new boss has one little consequence! A RACE TO THE ROYAL ALTAR! Princess Emilia de Reyes can&’t wait to train incognito at Minneapolis General Hospital and live an &“ordinary&” life. On her first night, she finds freedom in the arms of a gorgeous stranger—only to learn the next day that he&’s actually Dr. Aiodhán O&’Hara, the chief of general surgery…and her new boss! What&’s more, Emilia&’s about to discover that she&’s pregnant with their child! Emilia has been burned by a failed marriage of convenience before and Aiodhán doesn&’t do relationships, but could a royal wedding lead to happily-ever-after?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
Hunted in the Forest (Forest Ranger Rescuers)
by Kerry JohnsonOn the run…with his child&’s life hanging in the balance. Caught in a hail of gunfire, FBI agent Eli Buchanan&’s only thought is to protect his five-year-old daughter. With no other option left, he turns to his ex-girlfriend, US Forest Service ranger Molly Calhoun, for help. Together, they flee into the Pennsylvania wilderness, but the cybercriminal targeting them is hot on their trail. As they navigate the dangers of the wild, Eli and Molly must put aside their past and team up to ensure Skylar&’s safety. Will they be able to outsmart their pursuer, or will they become his next victims?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Forest Ranger Rescuers Book 1: Hunted in the Forest
The Venice Reunion Arrangement (Summer Escapes)
by Michelle DouglasIn the latest Harlequin Romance by Michelle Douglas, an artist gets more than she bargained for when she accepts a commission from her millionaire ex and winds up as his fake fiancée! A DIAMOND DEAL WITH THE ITALIAN When artist Hallie is hired by her ex, millionaire Lucas, to paint a family portrait, she&’s determined not to mix business with pleasure. But she&’s unable to ignore Lucas in the confines of his luxurious Venetian palazzo, and their still-sizzling attraction threatens to resurface… So when Lucas changes the terms of their arrangement, asking Hallie to be his fake fiancée in order to fulfill his grandfather&’s dying wish, she can&’t say no. But while Hallie can&’t erase the heartbreak of their past, can Lucas tempt her with a new future together—one that isn&’t just for show?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Summer Escapes
Falling for His Fake Date
by Juliette HylandIn Juliette Hyland&’s latest Harlequin Romance, a dating agency&’s most eligible bachelor finally meets his match—his dating coach! THE MILLIONAIRE&’S PERFECT MATCH? What&’s the scoop that every gossip column wants? The answer to why CEO Decker Heughs—who is everybody&’s celebrity crush!—is single. Well, his latest &“date,&” Frankie Archer, is about to find out…because Mr. Perfect-on-Paper has tasked her with being his dating coach! If only the workaholic can be tempted away from the business that means everything to him first… But as Frankie&’s lessons in love begin, he&’s shocked by how their chemistry feels anything but pretend! Still, their relationship isn&’t real…is it?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Kant and the Systematicity of the Sciences (Routledge Studies in Eighteenth-Century Philosophy)
by Gabriele Gava Thomas Sturm Achim VesperThis book provides the first comprehensive discussion regarding the role that Kant ascribes to systematicity in the sciences. It considers not only what Kant has to say on systematicity in general, but also how the systematicity requirement for science is specified in different fields of knowledge.The chapters are divided into three thematic sections. Part I is devoted to historical context. The chapters explore precursors of Kant’s account of the systematicity of the sciences. Part II addresses the application of systematicity to the special sciences – cosmology, physics, chemistry, logic, mathematics, the life sciences, and history. Finally, Part III explores the systematicity of philosophy.Kant and the Systematicity of the Sciences will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working on Kant and the history and philosophy of science.
Caring for Plastics in Collections
by Mary CoughlinCaring for Plastics in Collections presents basic knowledge of plastics in an accessible way and empowers readers to determine the best approach for care, taking into account the resources at their institution and the needs of their specific collection.Drawing on the author’s 20 years of experience working as an Objects Conservator, the book defines what a plastic is; which plastics are most worrisome in collections and why; and how you can identify plastics, monitor them, and mitigate issues. Clarifying that there are guidelines that all plastics will benefit from, Coughlin outlines a gradual, consistent approach to care that is supplemented by 25 case studies from 10 institutions. Knowing that collection teams are too frequently understaffed and funds are often limited, the book approaches the care of plastics from both preventive conservation and collection management with a focus on low- cost, accessible options for monitoring potential degradation products; the use of readily available materials and resources; tips for designing condition surveys; and using existing database content to flag plastics that may pose a collection risk. In this way, collection stewards, such as collection managers, registrars, curators, archivists, and anyone tasked with caring for collections containing plastics, will be poised to make more informed decisions about storage, display, and loans.Caring for Plastics in Collections is an essential resource for professionals working in a range of institutions around the globe, including galleries, libraries, archives, historic houses, and museums.
Britons to America: Oral Narratives of English, Scottish and Welsh Emigrants to the Land of Plenty (Routledge Studies in Modern British History)
by Mario VarricchioThis book breaks new ground in the study of British emigration to the United States from the 1860s to the 1930s through the analysis of interviews with English, Scottish and Welsh emigrants collected during the Great Depression era by the Federal Writers’ Project, and mainly from the 1990s by the Ellis Island Museum fieldworkers.These sources shed light on a period of massive emigration from Great Britain – the first three decades of the twentieth century and the Great Depression age – which has largely been neglected by researchers. The volume traces the experiences of the men and women who left for America by dwelling upon the pre-emigration, emigration proper, and post-emigration phases, and identifies common aspects in Britons’ migratory experience along with differences due to age, gender and nationality. The author puts to the test the widespread notions of British immigrants’ economic success and cultural “invisibility” in America and reveals evidence which clearly challenges the image of Britons as successful immigrants who blended into American society relatively quickly and easily.The book will appeal to scholars, researchers, students, and general readers in the fields of British history, American history, oral history, and migration.
Navigating Intimate Relationships: Locate Your North Star
by Kanika K. AhujaThis book spotlights the complexities of relationships, drawing on theories that have guided relationship scholars, classic studies, and current research – juxtaposed with the current Indian milieu. While some believe that the study of interpersonal relationships lacks academic rigour, this book argues that relationships not only play a critical role in human behaviour and development but also are central to our well-being, happiness, and health.One of the first mainstream books in India to address relationships beyond the binary of man/woman, this volume presents an inclusive view of gender and sexuality, including non-heterosexual relationships. It also touches on multiple types of relationships in the 21st century, such as mixed families, singles, live-in, living apart together (LAT), role of dating apps, and so on.This book would be useful to students, researchers, and teachers of Psychology, Applied Psychology, Mental Health, Sociology, Family Studies, and other allied disciplines. It will be a useful guide for students to build and maintain relationships and practice positive relational attitudes, like self-acceptance, gratitude, and forgiveness. It will also be an equally indispensable resource for counsellors, researchers, practitioners in mental health, family caregivers, relationship counsellors, and professionals in related fields.