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Late Star Trek: The Final Frontier in the Franchise Era (Mass Markets: Storyworlds Across Media)
by Adam KotskoHow Star Trek&’s twenty-first-century reinventions illuminate the unique challenges and opportunities of franchise-style corporate storytellingLate Star Trek explores the beloved science fiction franchise&’s repeated attempts to reinvent itself after the end of its 1990s golden age. Beginning with the prequel series Enterprise, Adam Kotsko analyzes the wealth of content set within Star Trek&’s sprawling continuity—including authorized books, the three &“Kelvin Timeline&” films, and the streaming series Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds—along with fan discourse, to reflect on the perils and promise of the franchise as a unique form of storytelling. Significantly including the licensed novels and comic books that fill out the Star Trek universe for its fans, Kotsko brings the multiple productions of the early twenty-first century together as a unified whole rather than analyzing them in their current stratified view. He argues that the variety of styles and approaches in this tumultuous era of Star Trek history provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the nature of the franchise storyworlds that now dominate popular culture. By taking the spin-offs and tie-ins seriously as creative attempts to tell a new story within an established universe, Late Star Trek highlights creative triumphs as well as the tendency for franchise faithfulness to get in the way of creating engaging characters and ideas. Arguing forcefully against the prevailing consensus that franchises are a sign of cultural decay, Kotsko contends that the Star Trek universe exemplifies an approach to storytelling that has been perennial across cultures. Instead, he finds that what limits creativity within franchises is not their reliance on the familiar but their status as modern myths, held not as common cultural heritage but rather owned as corporate intellectual property. Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly with images accompanied by short alt text and/or extended descriptions.
Settler Attachments and Asian Diasporic Film
by Beenash JafriA cinematic study of Asian–Indigenous relationalitySettler Attachments and Asian Diasporic Film is an interdisciplinary examination of the stubborn attachment of Asian diasporas to settler-colonial ideals and of the decolonial possibilities Asian diasporic films imagine. Beenash Jafri uniquely addresses the complexities of Asian–Indigenous relationality through film and visual media, urging film scholars to approach their subjects with an eye to the entanglements of race, diaspora, and Indigeneity. Highlighting how Asian diasporic attachments to settler colonialism are structural, she explores how they are manifested through melancholic yearning within the figure of the Asian cowboy in films such as Cowgirl and Wild West and through the aesthetic and representational politics of body and land in experimental films by Shani Mootoo and Vivek Shraya. While recognizing the pervasive violence of settler colonialism, Jafri maintains a hopeful outlook, showcasing how Asian diasporic filmmakers persistently work toward decolonial worldmaking. This emerging vision can be seen in the radical friendship between Ali Kazimi and Onondaga artist Jeffrey Thomas in Kazimi&’s film Shooting Indians, in the queer relational survivance depicted in films such as This Place and Scarborough, and in the sensory disruptions of Jin-me Yoon&’s interactive art project Untunnelling Vision. From film and media studies to diaspora studies and critical ethnic studies, Indigenous studies to queer theory, Settler Attachments and Asian Diasporic Film provides a critical framework for engaging cinematic media to understand and imagine beyond the entrenched settler-colonial dynamics within Asian diasporic communities. Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly with images accompanied by short alt text and/or extended descriptions.
Growth Regulation and Quality Improvement of Vegetable Crops: Physiological and Molecular Features
by Golam Jalal Ahammed Jie ZhouThis book compiles the latest advancements in vegetable crop growth, development, and quality improvement with potential implications for sustainable crop production. It covers aspects of light quality regulation, CO2 enrichment, beneficial microorganisms, epigenetic regulation, and perspectives on carbon-neutral protected vegetable production. Through this book, readers will gain new insights into the mechanisms of growth regulation, quality improvement, and stress tolerance in vegetable crops, encompassing the most recent biochemical, physiological, and molecular studies. The chapters cover topics such as seed germination processes, root trait regulation for defense mechanisms, essential nutrient management for optimal growth, stomatal function dynamics in vegetables, fruit development pathways, secondary metabolism roles in quality enhancement, abiotic stress response strategies, biotic stress resistance mechanisms, and post-harvest physiology in vegetable crops. The book provides a thorough examination of climate-smart technologies aimed at ensuring sustainable vegetable production amidst global climate change challenges. It addresses critical topics like food safety through detoxification of pesticide residues and explores innovative approaches such as hormonal regulation techniques, nanotechnology, the use of growth regulators, biostimulants, and grafting to enhance growth and stress tolerance in vegetables. This volume is an indispensable resource for professionals in olericulture, horticulture, and plant sciences. Researchers and advanced university students will find it particularly valuable for its comprehensive coverage of vegetable crop growth and quality improvement. The book's focus on sustainable agricultural practices makes it a must-read for anyone committed to addressing global food security challenges in the context of climate change.
Bulgaria in the Global Economy: Dynamics, Challenges, and Opportunities (Societies and Political Orders in Transition)
by Paskal ZhelevThis book presents an in-depth analysis of Bulgaria's integration into the global economy, analyzing the evolution, current status, and prospects for the country&’s positioning in the ever-complex system of international economic relations. The book provides a comprehensive examination of Bulgaria's economic trajectory from its historical development to its current role in the global economy. Presenting important periods throughout Bulgaria's economic evolution, including the planned economy era and the subsequent transition to a market-oriented system, the work analyzes the profound shifts and challenges faced by the country. The book examines the integration into the European Union, assessing both the benefits and risks associated with this pivotal relationship. Furthermore, it investigates Bulgaria's foreign economic partnerships, analyzing its interplay with major actors such as the USA, China, and Russia. Systematically exploring foreign trade in goods and services, participation in global value chains, foreign direct investment trends, and the complex dynamics of international labor migration, the book is based on rich empirical data and comparative analyses with similar economies. It addresses emerging trends, with dedicated chapters on green transition, technological advancement, and digital transformation. Finally, the book presents policy implications derived from Bulgaria's experiences and concludes with a forward-looking perspective on enhancing Bulgaria's global economic competitiveness, making it relevant to both academic audiences and policy practitioners.
Borderlands of Governance: Municipal Perspectives on Cooperation in the Saarland-Moselle Region (Räume – Grenzen – Hybriditäten)
by Nora CrosseyRecognizing European cross-border cooperation as a complex multilevel governance shaped by both bottom-up and top-down processes, and viewing recent border-regional strategies as a catalyst for decentralizing cross-border relations in French-German border regions, this book examines municipal actors&’ perspectives in the &“Greater Region&”, specifically the département Moselle and the German Saarland. Bridging governance and border studies by adopting a lens of &“borderlands of governance&”, it studies the contributions of intermunicipal cross-border governance to processes of bordering and &“place-making&” and to systems of multilevel cross-border governance. (In)formal intermunicipal cross-border networks – whose relevance and ingenuity became particularly evident during the Covid-19 pandemic – play a crucial role for the functioning of the borderspaces, in some instances evolving into &“quasi-territorial&” governance reflecting communities beyond national borders yet remaining bound to logics of territoriality and sovereignty. Here, the conceptualisation of &“borderlands of governance&” offers a framework for understanding them as contingent elements of multilevel cross-border governance.
Verbrechen wider die Natur: Literatur und Strafrecht im 17. und 18. Jahrhundert (Literatur und Recht #17)
by Gideon StieningVerbrechen wider die Natur gelten während der frühen Neuzeit als besonders schwerwiegende Vergehen. Sie werden daher in drastischer Weise und oftmals öffentlich bestraft. Sowohl das Vergehen als auch dessen Bestrafung ziehen große Aufmerksamkeit auf sich, so dass sie nicht nur in der Strafrechtstheorie und der Strafrechtspraxis, sondern auch der Philosophie, der Publizistik sowie in der Literatur intensiv und kritisch reflektiert werden. Die Beiträge des Bandes stellen nicht nur die Palette der Vergehen dar, sondern reflektieren auch auf die Begründungen für ihren Vergehenscharakter, das Strafmaß sowie deren allmählichen Wandel im Zeitalter der Aufklärung.
World Atlas of Freshwater Macrophytes: Dicotyledonous species II (Molluginaceae – Tetrachondraceae) - Volume 2 (Wetlands: Ecology, Conservation and Management #11)
by Tatiana Lobato-de Magalhães Kevin Murphy Marinus L. Otte Eugenio Molina-NavarroThis book is the second volume of a compendium of the global distribution of some 3500 aquatic macrophyte species occurring in inland freshwater and brackish waterbodies worldwide, highlighting aspects of their ecology including endemism, world rarity, ecozone/ macroregional occurrence, ploidy state, species age, uses, and endangered status. This book provides a novel resource on the distribution and ecology of macrophytes around the world. The Atlas fills a gap in scientific knowledge of the global ecology of an important group of aquatic plants. It highlights the expansion of invasive species and describes hotspots of endemism and rarity for freshwater macrophytes across the planet. The data included in this book range from karyological to biogeographical studies on macrophytes, within a general theme of understanding the environmental factors that drive the biodiversity, ecology, landscape genetics, and conservation of aquatic plants in freshwater ecosystems. The second volume of the World Atlas of Freshwater Macrophytes: Dicotyledonous species II (Molluginaceae – Tetrachondraceae) covers 21 botanical families and 824 species of aquatic macrophytes. The authors, based in Mexico, Scotland, Spain, and the USA are members of an informal international research network, set up in 2017 by retired aquatic botanist Kevin Murphy, which is dedicated to advancing macroecological knowledge of freshwater macrophytes in the inland freshwater and brackish waterbodies of worldwide wetland ecosystems. The topic of this book is relevant not only to scholars and academics but also to practitioners in wetland management, decision makers, and aquatic plant hobbyists.
Reading Ann Rule: Landmarks in True Crime
by Charlotte BarnesThis book studies the works of Ann Rule, aiming to shed light on her literary career as a largely uncelebrated True Crime writer, in addition to works by other lesser-known female True Crime writers including Alia Trabucco Zerán, Katherine Ellison and Caitlin Rother. Barnes argues that Rule&’s works should be regarded as landmarks in True Crime fiction. In so doing, she critically considers how Rules blended non-fiction and fiction to produce character- and plot-driven works through reliance on figurative language and varied but impactful narrative methodologies. Barnes also draws parallels between the success of iconic female writers, such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, in the Golden Age of detective and crime fiction and considers the similarities, differences and connections between these genres.
The Paris Novel: The Gorgeously Uplifting New Novel About Living - And Eating - Deliciously
by Ruth ReichlNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A &“mouthwatering&” (The New York Times) adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris—from the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious!&“An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a perfect meal in the world&’s most magical city, I never wanted this sublime novel to end.&”—Cynthia D&’Aprix Sweeney, author of Good CompanyA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Saveur, Food & Wine, Bookreporter, The Charlotte ObserverStella reached for an oyster, tipped her head, and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean. Oysters, she thought. Where have they been all my life?When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading &“Go to Paris.&” Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a traumatic childhood has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. But when her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother&’s last wishes.Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store, where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and for the first time in her life Stella does something impulsive. She buys the dress—and embarks on an adventure.Her first stop: the iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots, where Stella tastes her first oysters and then meets an octogenarian art collector who decides to take her under his wing. As Jules introduces Stella to a veritable who&’s who of the Paris literary, art, and culinary worlds, she begins to understand what it might mean to live a larger life.As weeks—and many decadent meals—go by, Stella ends up living as a &“tumbleweed&” at famed bookstore Shakespeare & Company, uncovers a hundred-year-old mystery in a Manet painting, and discovers a passion for food that may be connected to her past. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to living deliciously, taking chances, and finding your true home.
Pippa by Design: A Story of Ballet and Costumes
by Claudia LoganPippa by Design is a fun-filled read perfect for fashionistas and dancers-to-be, from author Claudia Logan and illustrator Chesley McLaren.Pippa does not finish every activity she starts or get picked for everything—unlike her sister Verity. Pippa does, however, love to draw fashion designs in her special sketchbook, while she waits in the hallway to pick up Verity at ballet practice.There’s a big hullabaloo when Verity announces that she’s been chosen to dance in a performance of The Sleeping Beauty, and another hullabaloo later when Pippa discovers her sketchbook has gone missing. But all isn’t lost—with the help of a secret admirer, new friends, and even her sister, Pippa finds herself invited into a world she never imagined, and a place where she truly belongs.Full of photos, artwork, and factual tidbits from the world of ballet, this is an entertaining and engaging narrative for middle-grade readers.
Recipes for Disaster: A Memoir
by Tess RaffertyStarting with the Thanksgiving turkey that never quite finishes cooking, then moving to the polenta that unceremoniously goes runny and the guests that arrive a day early—there is no topic Tess Rafferty fails to encounter, or hilariously recount. Recipes for Disaster is as though Bridget Jones wrote a culinary narrative—the most pristine of intentions slowly disappear, as does the wine along with any hope of a seamless and well-orchestrated dinner party.Told with heart, humor and honesty; this memoir goes beyond culinary catastrophe and heartwarmingly unveils the lengths we go to in order to please our family, friends, and ourselves—and proves that it's not the food that counts, but the memories. Aptly timed for all the Thanksgiving chefs about to enter the holiday gauntlet; or the guests headed to their dinners—this is the perfect book to read and then savor.
In Too Deep: A Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher #29)
by Lee Child Andrew Child#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gripping Jack Reacher thriller from the bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew ChildDon&’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher!Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had gotten there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure.Jack Reacher wakes up alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has no memory of getting there.The last thing Reacher can recall is the car he hitched a ride in getting run off the road. The driver was killed.His captors assume Reacher was the driver&’s accomplice and patch up his wounds as they plan to make him talk.A plan that will backfire spectacularly . . .
Basic Knowledge of University Teaching: Methodology – Didactics – Evaluation
by Andreas OsterrothThe book shows concisely and clearly how to plan, conduct, and evaluate university courses. It is suitable for beginners without any pedagogical or didactic training, but also for experienced instructors who want to enrich their teaching with new ideas. Teaching is a challenging task, as most lecturers are excellently trained in their subject area, but have never learned how to convey complex content as efficiently as possible. In addition to the fundamental didactics that should underpin a course, practical methods are also described, along with explanations on how to conduct evaluations meaningfully and profitably.
Innovative Approaches in Environmental Health Management: Processes, Technologies, and Strategies for a Sustainable Future (Environmental Science and Engineering)
by Sylvester Chibueze Izah Matthew Chidozie OgwuThis book aims at professionals and academics in the fields of environmental science, public health, sustainable development, and policy studies. It also serves as a reference for policymakers and industry experts working on environmental and health-related issues.
China in the Caribbean: Trade, Investment, and Geopolitical Influence
by Roger Hosein Bhoendradatt Tewarie Rebecca Gookool-BoslandChina has been connected with the Caribbean community (CARICOM), and wider region for an extensive period. This relationship dates back to the colonial period of indentureship, when Chinese immigrants were brought to the region to work on sugar plantations. This historically enabled migration to the region which, over the years, has buoyed and indigenized various sectors of the economies in the Caribbean. The rapid growth of these developing economies and the associated increased integration with the global economy has had and continues to have direct and indirect effects on the CARICOM region and beyond. This book contextualizes the relationship between CARICOM and China to help policymakers, development planners, and policy makers leverage opportunities available now and in the future. The book highlights the historical trade and development linkages between China and CARICOM, considers the changing geopolitical landscape, and situates the role of China in CARICOM. It also proposes new opportunities to strengthen trade and development relations for the region and considers its geopolitical implications.
Rotor Balancing: Fundamentals for Systematic Processes
by Hatto SchneiderFür die Qualitätssicherung von Rotoren ist das Auswuchten ein unverzichtbarer Schritt. Dabei verändern sich mit jeder Weiterentwicklung der Rotoren die Anforderungen an die Auswuchttechnik. Wichtige Prinzipien des Auswuchtens werden in dem Buch erklärt. Es dient als Werkzeug, um die stets neu auftretenden Probleme beim Auswuchten sachgerecht und wirtschaftlich lösen zu können. In der 8. Auflage wird die neue Norm DIN ISO 19499 ausführlich erläutert. Die beabsichtigten Bearbeitungen aller Auswuchtnormen vonseiten des DIN werden erstmals beschrieben.
Transforming the Experiential Classroom: Innovative Teaching for Engaged Learning
by Zachary DanielsThis book offers a groundbreaking resource designed to transform how experiential learning is integrated into educational settings across various disciplines. It offers a comprehensive resource for educators and practitioners who are committed to enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative, practical approaches. The book&’s distinctiveness lies in its interdisciplinary breadth, practical applicability, and strong focus on the development of both educators and students.
Technologies and Applications of Artificial Intelligence: 29th International Conference, TAAI 2024, Hsinchu, Taiwan, December 6–7, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2415)
by Wei-Ta Chu Chih-Ya Shen Hong-Han ShuaiThis two-volume set CCIS 2414 and CCIS 2415 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Technologies and Applications of Artificial Intelligence, TAAI 2024 held in Hsinchu, Taiwan, during December 6–7, 2024. The 49 full papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Data Robustness; Image Analysis; Knowledge Representation and Management; Games; Machine Learning and Applications; AI Studies; JSAI Special Session 1. Part II: JSAI Special Session 2; Japan Special Session 3; International Track Special Session.
Climate Change Impact on Himalayan Biodiversity (Environmental Science and Engineering)
by Dhani Arya Naveen Chandra Ravindra Kumar Manju Lata Upadhayay Arun Pratap MishraThis book is an informative and profound book that explores the impact of climate change on the unique and delicate environment of the Himalayan region. The book meticulously examines the different plants and animals that live there and how they are affected by changing temperatures and weather patterns. The book showcases how species are changing their habits and distribution patterns and what this means for the future of the Himalayan environment. The book also provides practical suggestions for how local communities and policymakers can work together to protect the region's biodiversity for the future. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for researchers and academics who are interested in learning more about the environmental impacts of climate change on the Himalayan region. The book is written in a clear and accessible manner, making it easy for anyone to understand the profound implications of climate change on this unique and sensitive environment.
Textbook of Veterinary Parasitology
by S. C. MandalThis textbook for graduate students imparts knowledge on parasites of veterinary significance. It provides a basic understanding of taxonomy, morphology, life cycle, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and control strategies against important helminthic, protozoan and arthropod parasites of animals. The book also presents the useful information on the host-parasite interactions, host response, immune regulation, the impact of nutrition on the host immunity, and immune evasion by the parasite. This textbook is an essential reference for veterinary graduates, providing up-to-date resources on diagnosis, treatment, and controlling essential parasites of animals.
The Yankee Way: The Untold Inside Story of the Brian Cashman Era
by Andy MartinoWith rare access to the inner sanctum of the New York Yankees, SNY analyst Andy Martino weaves two years of exclusive interviews with general manager Brian Cashman into a revelatory account of never-before-told stories about Derek Jeter, Aaron Judge, Alex Rodriguez, the complex front office, team ownership, and insights into the World Series wins and day-to-day running of the team that fans never get to see.When Brian Cashman arrived in the Bronx as an intern in 1986, he discovered a team in chaos, run on impulse and emotion and lacking the sheen that had defined the Yankees in earlier eras. Decades later, Cashman had risen through the ranks of the front office, earned the trust of the Steinbrenner family, and become the longest-serving GM in the Yankees&’ storied history, helping to transform the Yankees to glory with a string of World Series championships and an unmatched streak of winning seasons. With unprecedented inside access and featuring exclusive interviews with Cashman, owner Hal Steinbrenner, top front-office executives, current Yankee stars and coaches, award-winning baseball journalist Andy Martino gives fans a view from the GM&’s seat that we would never normally see. From Cashman&’s battles with inscrutable team captain Derek Jeter, to tensions between Jeter and A-Rod, to Cashman&’s struggles with beloved manager Joe Torre. This book explores the management of egos on the field and in the front office, as well as the evolution of the manager position over generations and into the analytics era. Packed with drama and intrigue, this is the definitive inside account of the most intriguing and storied franchise in Major League Baseball.
The Garden: A Novel
by Clare BeamsA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR FROM KIRKUS AND VANITY FAIR"Genius."—The New York Times Book Review • &“A teeming gothic.&”—Vanity Fair • &“Few novels of literary fiction are written as well as The Garden."—The LA TimesAn eerie, masterful novel about pregnancy as a haunted house and the ways the female body has always been policed and manipulated, from the award-winning author of The Illness Lesson (&“A masterpiece&” – Elizabeth Gilbert)In 1948, Irene Willard, who&’s had five previous miscarriages in a quest to give her beloved husband the child he desperately desires, is now pregnant again. She comes to an isolated house-cum-hospital in the Berkshires, run by a husband-and-wife team of doctors who are pioneering a cure for her condition. Warily, she enlists herself in the efforts of the Doctors Hall to &“rectify the maternal environment,&” both physical and psychological. In the meantime, she also discovers a long-forgotten walled garden on the spacious grounds, a place imbued with its own powers and pulls. As the doctors&’ plans begin to crumble, Irene and her fellow patients make a desperate bid to harness the power of the garden for themselves—and face the unthinkable risks associated with such incalculable rewards.With shades of Shirley Jackson and Rosemary's Baby, The Garden delves into the territory of motherhood, childbirth, the mysteries of the female body, and the ways it has always been controlled and corralled.
Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People (Significations)
by Tiya MilesFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography • A Washington Post Notable Book • Finalist for the PEN America Literary Award •One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best History Books of the Year • One of AAIHS's Best Black History Books of 2024&“Though broad strokes of Tubman&’s story are widely known, Miles probes deeper, examining her inner life, faith and relationships with other enslaved Black women to paint a deeper, more vibrant portrait of a historical figure whose mythic status can sometimes overshadow her humanity.&” –The New York TimesFrom the National Book Award–winning author of All That She Carried, an intimate and revelatory reckoning with the myth and the truth behind an American everyone knows and few really understandHarriet Tubman is among the most famous Americans ever born and soon to be the face of the twenty-dollar bill. Yet often she&’s a figure more out of myth than history, almost a comic-book superhero. Despite being barely five feet tall, unable to read, and suffering from a brain injury, she managed to escape from her own enslavement, return again and again to lead others north to freedom without loss of life, speak out powerfully against slavery, and then become the first American woman in history to lead a military raid, freeing some seven hundred people. You could almost say she&’s America&’s Robin Hood, a miraculous vision, often rightly celebrated but seldom understood.Tiya Miles&’s extraordinary Night Flyer changes all that. With her characteristic tenderness and imaginative genius, Miles explores beyond the stock historical grid to weave Tubman&’s life into the fabric of her world. She probes the ecological reality of Tubman&’s surroundings and examines her kinship with other enslaved women who similarly passed through a spiritual wilderness and recorded those travels in profound and moving memoirs. What emerges, uncannily, is a human being whose mysticism becomes more palpable the more we understand it—a story that offers us powerful inspiration for our own time of troubles. Harriet Tubman traversed many boundaries, inner and outer. Now, thanks to Tiya Miles, she becomes an even clearer and sharper signal from the past, one that can help us to echolocate a more just and sustainable path.
Kill Her Twice
by Stacey LeeA YA murder mystery noir set in 1930s Los Angeles&’s Chinatown, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl.&“A captivating and crackling noir full of suspenseful twists. Readers will fall in love with the Chow sisters and their quest for the truth.&” —Kathleen Glasgow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The AgathasLOS ANGELES, 1932: Lulu Wong, star of the silver screen and the pride of Chinatown, has a face known to practically everyone, especially the Chow sisters—May, Gemma, and Peony—Lulu&’s former classmates and neighbors. So the girls instantly know it&’s Lulu when they discover a body one morning in an out-of-the-way stable, far from the Beverly Hills home where she lived after her fame skyrocketed.The sisters suspect Lulu&’s death is the result of foul play, but the police don&’t seem motivated to investigate. Even worse, there are signs that point to a cover-up, and powerful forces in the city want to frame the killing as evidence that Chinatown is a den of iniquity and crime, even more reason it should be demolished to make room for the construction of a new railway depot, Union Station.Worried that neither the police nor the papers will treat Lulu fairly—no matter her fame and wealth—the sisters set out to solve their friend&’s murder themselves, and maybe save their neighborhood in the bargain. But with Lulu&’s killer still on the loose, the girls&’ investigation just might put them square in the crosshairs of a cold-blooded murderer.
Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose
by Martha BeckINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERINDIE BESTSELLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Martha Beck, a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity withinWe live in an epidemic of anxiety. Most of us assume that the key to overcoming it is to think our way out. And for a while it works. But there is always something that sends us back into the anxious spiral we&’ve been trying to climb out of.In Beyond Anxiety, Dr. Martha Beck explains why anxiety is skyrocketing around you, and likely within you. She also tells you how to not only reduce your anxiety but use it to propel you into a life filled with peace, meaning, and joy.Using a combination of the latest neuroscience as well as her background in sociology and coaching, Beck explains how our brains tend to get stuck in an &“anxiety spiral,&” a feedback system that can increase anxiety indefinitely. To climb out, we must engage different parts of our nervous system—the parts involved in creativity. Beck provides instructions for engaging the &“creativity spiral,&” in a process that not only shuts down anxiety but leads to innovative problem solving, a sense of meaning and purpose, and joyful, intimate connection with others—and with the world.The opposite of anxiety, it turns out, is a wonderful new way of life—one that can calm and inspire us as individuals and help us become a source of healing for everything around us.