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Heavenly Bodies: Book one of the Heavenly Bodies series (Heavenly Bodies)
by Imani ErriuA runaway TikTok sensation, Heavenly Bodies is the first book in a dazzling new romantasy series that blends mythology and shadow magic with a tantalizing enemies-to-lovers romance that will rewrite the stars.&“You know the most dangerous kind of villain? A woman with nothing left to lose.&”In a world ruled by the cruel and merciless Stars, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both.So when Ariete, Star of Wrath, War and Chaos, descends to wreak havoc on Elara&’s kingdom, she flees her home—the Kingdom of Night—for the neighbouring Helios, Kingdom of Light.And strides straight into the arms of an enemy prince.Fearing that Ariete might turn his sights to Helios next, Prince Lorenzo is forced to train Elara as a weapon—one worthy of battling against the tyrannical reign of the Stars. But there are shadows even within the Kingdom of Light—and they threaten to reveal the darkness in Lorenzo&’s past and the ancient magic that slumbers in Elara&’s veins. And with it all comes an undeniable, star-crossed pull between Elara and Lorenzo that neither can seem to resist...
Reclaiming the Black Body: Nourishing the Home Within
by Alishia McCulloughAn essential exploration of the overlooked impact of disordered eating among Black women—and a prescriptive road map to returning to wholeness within our bodies, from the clinical therapist who founded Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting PLLC&“Lights a radical path away from trauma and blame toward healing, self-acceptance and, ultimately, joy.&”—Linda Villarosa, author of Pulitzer Prize finalist Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in AmericaFood has always been a political tool for the oppressor—and the Black body has always been one of its many battlegrounds.Licensed mental health therapist, somatic healer, and eating disorder specialist Alishia McCullough understands that for far too many Black women, racial trauma&’s seismic impact has disrupted their most essential relationship: the one they have with their bodies—and by extension, with their food. African Americans are disproportionately impacted by disordered eating behaviors, yet their experiences are frequently neglected by doctors and mental health experts. As a result, our most vulnerable communities are forced to navigate systems primed to dismiss their needs, leaving them without proper care, or often even the language they need to identify what&’s wrong. McCullough&’s groundbreaking work radically validates the lived experiences and generational traumas of BIPOC communities. As part of a steadily growing movement among clinicians to &“decolonize therapy,&” her deeply affirming approach seeks to understand disordered eating patterns by examining the psychological wounds left by centuries of racism. Weaving together crucial history, compelling client stories, guided meditation, journal prompts, and McCullough&’s own journey with disordered eating behaviors, Reclaiming the Black Body offers readers a safe space to feel seen—and a powerful pathway to healing. This revealing, potentially life-saving book illuminates the way home, back to the safety and comfort found within our bodies.
Peter Brötzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation
by Daniel SpicerExplores the heroic life and revolutionary music of the pioneering German saxophonist, and the radical social and political convictions that informed them.Peter Brötzmann is the first ever, full-length, English-language biography of one of the most fascinating and inspiring personalities in the history of Western improvised music – and one of the key artistic figures to emerge from the socio-cultural tumult of the 1960s.Drawing on extensive interviews with Brötzmann and key associates, it traces the German saxophonist&’s crucial role as a pioneer of European free jazz, his restless travels and collaborations and his eventual superstardom, examining the life and work of a fiercely uncompromising artist with a reputation for gruff intensity and total commitment.Digging deep into the history and aesthetics of free jazz in Europe and beyond, it provides detailed analysis of music by Brötzmann and other major figures, while positioning Brötzmann&’s work – and the wider free jazz milieu – in the context of the revolutionary left-wing, humanist and utopian ideals that inspired and underpinned it.Both intimate and wide-ranging, it tells the story of a man and a music that changed the world.
Good Girl: A Novel
by Aria AberAn electric debut novel about the daughter of Afghan refugees and her year of self-discovery—&“a stunning coming-of-age story&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and a portrait of the artist as a young woman set in a Berlin that can&’t escape its historyA girl can get in almost anywhere, even if she can&’t get out.&“A no-bullsh*t, must-read debut.&”—Kaveh Akbar&“Kaleidoscopic, full of style and soul.&”—Raven Leilani&“An exhilarating debut novel.&”—R.O. Kwon, The New York Times Book Review"Once in a blue moon a debut novel comes along, announcing a voice quite unlike any other, with a layered story and sentences that crackle and pop, begging to be read aloud. Aria Aber&’s splendid Good Girl introduces just such a voice . . . Aber, an award-winning poet, strikes gold here, much like Kaveh Akbar did in last year&’s acclaimed Martyr!"—Los Angeles TimesA Most Anticipated Book of 2025: The New York Times, Vulture, Elle, New York Post, Lit Hub, Electric Lit, Bustle, Book Riot, Autostraddle, Daily Mail, Debutiful, Image, Our Culture, Write or Die MagazineIn Berlin&’s artistic underground, where techno and drugs fill warehouses still pockmarked from the wars of the twentieth century, nineteen-year-old Nila at last finds her tribe. Born in Germany to Afghan parents, raised in public housing graffitied with swastikas, drawn to philosophy, photography, and sex, Nila has spent her adolescence disappointing her family while searching for her voice as a young woman and artist. Then in the haze of Berlin&’s legendary nightlife, Nila meets Marlowe, an American writer whose fading literary celebrity opens her eyes to a life of personal and artistic freedom. But as Nila finds herself pulled further into Marlowe&’s controlling orbit, ugly, barely submerged racial tensions begin to roil Germany—and Nila&’s family and community. After a year of running from her future, Nila stops to ask herself the most important question: Who does she want to be?A story of love and family, raves and Kafka, staying up all night and surviving the mistakes of youth, Good Girl is the virtuosic debut novel by a celebrated young poet and, now, a major new voice in fiction.
Maya Blue: Unlocking the Mysteries of an Ancient Pigment (Path to Open)
by Dean E. ArnoldOne of the great technological achievements of the ancient Maya, Maya Blue is one the world’s most unusual ancient pigments. In Maya Blue, Dean E. Arnold offers a comprehensive history of its study for almost a century, filled with personal anecdotes drawn from his decades of work uncovering the Maya knowledge of its constituents, its ancient sources, and how it was made—including previously unknown methods. The book presents a fresh holistic perspective that documents these discoveries and the scientific process that led to them and provides testable hypotheses about how the pigment and the technology used to make it moved throughout Mesoamerica. Combining the organic dye indigo and the inorganic clay mineral palygorskite in a highly stable chemical hybrid that, unlike indigo, resists attacks by acids, alkalines, and organic solvents and endures without fading, Maya Blue has a rich blue color that has survived for centuries in one of the world’s harshest climates. First used at the site of Calakmul in the tropical forest of southern Mexico during the Late Preclassic period, the Maya’s abiding hue diffused across Mesoamerica over a period of 1,700 years. It appears on Maya pottery, sculpture, murals, and codices and carries multiple meanings, standing as a symbol for cultural cornerstones such as sacrifice and the rain god Chaak. It was discovered in 1931 at Chichén Itzá, and its composition was a mystery for more than three decades, then questions about its source, how and why it achieved such stability, and how and why the Maya made the pigment persisted even longer. In Maya Blue, Arnold summarizes ethnographic, archaeological, chemical, and material science research over the last century from an anthropological perspective. This thorough, engaging, and accessible book chronicles the history of this pigment as no work has done before.
I Love You, Little Horse
by Gianna MarinoA beautiful and reassuring "I love you" book that follows a small horse and its parent through their day from beloved author-artist Gianna Marino.In a beautiful ode to family love, a horse asks its little one how they will spend their day: Listening to birdsong? Smelling flower blossoms? Racing the clouds? Feeling the earth beneath their feet?As the pair uses their senses to experience the world around them during the day, the shadows grow longer, the sky darker, and the parent horse reassures the foal, &“Don&’t be afraid, Little Horse. I will hold you and love you.&”In this stunningly illustrated and lyrically told story, Gianna Marino poignantly captures a parent&’s love for their child.
First Love Language
by Stefany ValentineFor fans of Frankly in Love and Tokyo Ever After comes a romantic dramedy about finding love and reconnecting with your culture in the most surprising ways.Taiwanese American Catie Carlson has never fit in with her white family. As much as she loves her stepmom and stepsister, she yearns to understand more about her culture and find her biological mother. So Catie is shocked when an opportunity comes knocking on her door: Her summer spa coworker, Toby, says he&’ll teach her Mandarin. In exchange, she needs to teach him how to date so he can finally work up the courage to ask out his crush. The only problem is that Catie doesn&’t actually have any dating experience. But she can fake it.With her late father&’s copy of The Five Love Languages and all his annotated notes, Catie becomes the perfect dating coach. Or so she thinks. As she gets dangerously close to Toby and to finding out what really happened to her biological mom, she realizes that learning the language of love might be tougher than she thought.Stefany Valentine&’s debut novel is both a fresh, fun romance as well as a profound, luminous story about grief, family, transracial adoption, and what it means to truly follow your heart.
Once Smitten, Twice Shy (The Wilmot Sisters Series)
by Chloe LieseStar-crossed lovers learn that practicing romance leads to the perfect happy ending in this steamy reimagining of Shakespeare&’s Twelfth Night.Since heartbreak entered the scene, Juliet Wilmot, once a hopeless romantic, has sworn off love. But when she&’s presented with the chance to revisit romance—purely for practice—with the gorgeous, off-limits guy she keeps serendipitously running into, it feels like a sign from the universe. Quiet, shy Will Orsino knows happily-ever-after isn&’t on his horizon. Problem is, for the sake of the family business, marriage is. Resigned to the inevitable, but with no confidence he can woo a wife, he can hardly say no when fate hands him the alluring, unattainable woman he keeps crossing paths with, offering to help him learn the ropes of romance. Neither of them looking for love, Jules and Will agree they&’re the perfect pair to practice romance. Except that practicing to perfection leads to an irresistible attraction. Their once smitten hearts, though still twice shy, might have happily-ever-after written in the stars for them, after all.
The Last Room on the Left
by Leah KonenThe caretaker at an isolated mountain hotel finds herself fighting for her life—and sanity—in this twisty, addictive thriller.Kerry&’s life is in shambles: Her husband has left her, her drinking habit has officially become a problem, and though the deadline for her big book deal—the one that was supposed to change everything—is looming, she can&’t write a word. When she sees an ad for a caretaker position at a revitalized roadside motel in the Catskills, she jumps at the chance. It's the perfect getaway to finish her book and start fresh. But as she hunkers down in a blizzard, she spots something through the window: a pale arm peeking out from a heap of snow. Trapped in the mountains and alone with a dead, frozen body, Kerry must keep her head and make it out before the killer comes for her too. But is the deadly game of cat-and-mouse all in her mind? The body count begs to differ . . .
She Persisted: Kamala Harris (She Persisted)
by Raakhee Mirchandani Chelsea ClintonInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris!Kamala Harris always wanted to help people and solve problems. Even as a young girl, she helped her community create changes that would impact all their lives for the better. When she grew up, Kamala wanted to continue helping people, so she worked hard and became a lawyer and a senator to do just that. Then she went on to become the first woman to ever be vice president of the United States—and possibly the first woman to become president too! Through it all, Kamala continues to do her best to help as many people as she can, and she inspires people everywhere to help others as well.In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani, readers learn about the amazing life of Kamala Harris—and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Kamala Harris's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And don&’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sonia Sotomayor, Deb Haaland, Patsy Mink, Rachel Levine, and more!
Aflame: Learning from Silence
by Pico Iyer&“Reading Aflame may help many to lead lives of greater compassion and deeper peace of mind.&” —His Holiness the Dalai LamaFrom the bestselling author of The Art of Stillness, a revelatory exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet retreatPico Iyer has made more than one hundred retreats over the past three decades to a small Benedictine hermitage high above the sea in Big Sur, California. He&’s not a Christian—or a member of any religious group—but his life has been transformed by these periods of time spent in silence. That silence reminds him of what is essential and awakens a joy that nothing can efface. It&’s not just freedom from distraction and noise and rush: it&’s a reminder of some deeper truths he misplaced along the way.In Aflame, Iyer connects with inner stillness and joy in his many seasons at the monastery, even as his life is going through constant change: a house burns down, a parent dies, a daughter is diagnosed with cancer. He shares the revelations he experiences, alongside wisdom from other nonmonastics who have learned from adversity and inwardness. And most profoundly, he shows how solitude can be a training in community and companionship. In so doing, he offers a unique outsider&’s view of monastic life—and of a group of selfless souls who have dedicated their days to ensuring there&’s a space for quiet and recollection that&’s open to us all.Radiant, intimate, and gripping, Aflame offers ageless counsel about the power of silence and what it can teach us about how to live, how to love, and, ultimately, how to die.
the space between men (Penguin Poets)
by Mia S. WillisA poetic ethnography that creates and documents the vocabulary of the Southern Black queer experience, chosen as a National Poetry Series winner by Morgan Parker"Willis&’ poetic voice is brimming with personality and curiosity, as musical as it is philosophical, and the space between men is a formidable debut.&” —Morgan Parker, author of Magical Negro and There Are More Beautiful Things than BeyoncéThese piercing, surprising poems look to familial history, rituals of faith, and the natural world to explore how the intersecting cultures of Blackness and queerness relate to each other. As the collection evolves, the reader is challenged and empowered to seek expansiveness in spaces that have not previously been excavated, reckon with the complexities of interpersonal relationships, and explore memory as a catalyst for self-determination. Mia S. Willis weaves together intergenerational knowledge and personal discovery—not only to define themselves but to articulate a communal identity that transcends language.
Clever Little Thing
by Helena Echlin&“A sharp and unflinching twist on mom noir—part psychological thriller, part supernatural horror, . . . perfectly unnerving.&” —Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push and The WhispersA taut, powerful mom-noir psychological thriller following a mother who must confront a sudden and terrifying change in her daughter after the abrupt death of their babysitter.Charlotte&’s daughter Stella is sensitive and brilliant, perhaps even a genius, but a recent change in her behavior has alarmed her parents. Following the sudden death of Stella&’s babysitter, Blanka, the once disruptive and anti-social child has become docile and agreeable. But what&’s unsettling is that she has begun to mirror Blanka&’s personality, from Blanka&’s repetitive phrases to her accent, to fierce cravings for Armenian meat stew after being raised a vegetarian.Charlotte is pregnant with her second child, and depleted and sick with the pregnancy. She is convinced that Blanka herself is somehow responsible for Stella&’s transformation. But how could Blanka, dead, still be entwined in their lives? Has Blanka somehow possessed Stella? Has Stella BECOME Blanka? As Charlotte becomes increasingly obsessed, she is sure that only she can save her daughter…even though it&’s soon clear that her husband believes this is all in Charlotte&’s head.Helena Echlin&’s singular, chilling voice holds light to the blurred lines of diagnosis in children and to the vital power of maternal instinct. Kaleidoscopic and tense, genuinely creepy and infused with shades of the supernatural, Clever Little Thing is an ode to motherhood and a nuanced critique of the caretaking industry, a page-turner that will haunt readers long after its suspenseful, surprising finale.
Human Salvation in Early Christianity: Exploring the Theology of Physicalist Soteriology
by Ellen ScullyHuman salvation has been at the heart of Christian theological debate ever since the earliest centuries of Christianity. In this period, some Christians argued that because all of humanity falls in Adam, the incarnation of Christ, who is the second Adam, must also have a universal effect. Ellen Scully here presents the first historical study of Early Christian theology regarding physicalist soteriology, a logic by which Christ's incarnation has universal effects independent of individual belief or consent. Analyzing the writings of Athanasius, Hilary of Poitiers, Marius Victorinus, Gregory of Nyssa, Cyril of Alexandria, and Maximus the Confessor, she offers an overview of the historical rise and fall of the theological logic of physicalist soteriology. Scully also provides an analysis of how Early Christian theological debates concerning ascetism and ensoulment models have caused Christian narratives of salvation history to become individualistic, and suggests how a contemporary study of physicalist soteriology can help reverse this trend.
Plate Tectonics
by Haakon Fossen Christian TeyssierThis advanced undergraduate textbook provides a thoroughly modern overview of plate tectonics and is the perfect resource for a capstone geology course. It presents plate tectonics as a multifaceted, interdisciplinary theory that unites many different geological observations and processes into a harmonious model so that readers grasp how the outer part of our planet works in relation to the deep interior. Supported by clear prose, helpful analogies, and stunning colour imagery, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of how and why plates interact to produce different topography, rock assemblages and deformation features along plate boundaries. Written by an author pairing renowned for their research, teaching, and textbook writing experience, this text covers necessary ground for a single-semester course without overwhelming readers and offers a truly accessible introduction to quantitative topics. Student-friendly features chart clear paths through every chapter and a rich suite of online resources bring plate tectonics to life.
Statelessness in Asia
by Michelle Foster Christoph Sperfeldt Jaclyn NeoThis interdisciplinary collection, edited by leading scholars, provides the first book-length treatment of statelessness in the region in which most stateless persons reside. This book fills a critical gap in understanding statelessness in Asia, offering a unique interdisciplinary and comprehensive set of perspectives. This book brings case studies and expertise together to explore statelessness in Asia, itself a diverse region, and offers new insights as to what it means to be, de facto and de jure, stateless. In identifying key points of similarities and divergences across the region, as well as critical nodes for comparisons, this book aims to provide fresh frameworks for comparative research in this area.
Constitutional Intolerance: The Fashioning of the Other in Europe's Constitutional Repertoires (Comparative Constitutional Law and Policy)
by Mariëtta D. van der TolConstitutional Intolerance offers a deeper reflection on intolerance in politics and society today, explaining why minorities face the contestation of their public visibility, and how the law could protect them. Van der Tol refers to historical practices of toleration, distilling from it the category of 'the other' to the political community, whose presence, representation, and visibility is not self-evident and is often subject to regulation. The book considers 'the other' in the context of modern constitutions, with reference to (ethno)religious, ethnic, and sexual groups. Theoretical chapters engage questions about the time and temporality of otherness, and their ambivalent relationship with (public) space. It offers examples from across the liberal-illiberal divide: France, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Poland. It highlights that vulnerability towards intolerance is inscribed in the structures of the law, and is not merely inherent to either liberalism or illiberalism, as is often inferred.
Wine, Soil, and Salvation in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament
by Mark ScarlataBiblical authors used wine as a potent symbol and metaphor of material blessing and salvation, as well as a sign of judgement. In this volume, Mark Scarlata provides a biblical theology of wine through exploration of texts in the Hebrew Bible, later Jewish writings, and the New Testament. He shows how, from the beginnings of creation and the story of Noah, wine is intimately connected to soil, humanity, and harmony between humans and the natural world. In the Prophets, wine functions both as a symbol of blessing and judgement through the metaphor of the cup of salvation and the cup of wrath. In other scriptures, wine is associated with wisdom, joy, love, celebration, and the expectations of the coming Messiah. In the New Testament wine becomes a critical sign for the presence of God's kingdom on earth and a symbol of Christian unity and life through the eucharistic cup. Scarlata's study also explores the connections between the biblical and modern worlds regarding ecology and technology, and why wine remains an important sign of salvation for humanity today.
Constructing Modern Slavery: Law, Capitalism, and Unfree Labour
by Judy FudgeModern slavery laws are a response to global capitalism, which undermines the distinction between free and unfree labour and poses intense challenges to state sovereignty. Instead of being a solution, Constructing Modern Slavery argues that modern slavery laws divert attention from the underlying structures and processes that generate exploitation. Focusing on unfree labour associated with international immigration and global supply chains, it provides a novel socio-legal genealogy of the concept 'modern slavery' through a series of linked case studies of influential actors associated with key legal instruments: the United Nations, the United States, the International Labour Organization, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Walk Free Foundation. Constructing Modern Slavery demonstrates that despite the best efforts of academics, advocates, and policymakers to develop a truly multifaceted approach to modern slavery, it is difficult to uncouple antislavery initiatives from the conservative moral and economic agendas with which they are aligned. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Jesus Calling Magazine Issue 15: Danica McKellar (The Jesus Calling Magazine)
by Sarah YoungThis edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features The Wonder Years actress Danica McKellar shares how faith keeps her grounded, PGA golfer Bubba Watson talks about his darkest times, MLB pitcher Luke Weaver reveals how God keeps his dreams alive, and author Amy Hannon shares a recipe from her cookbook, Love, Welcome, Serve.The Jesus Calling Magazine is a companion resource to Sarah Young's New York Times bestselling devotional, which has impacted the lives of more than 46 million people. These stories of hope will inspire you and equip you with tools to strengthen your relationships with family, friends, and yourself.The Jesus Calling Magazine will encourage you through:Interviews with well-known artists, authors, and entertainersMeet everyday heroes serving others in the name of ChristMusic spotlight showcasing musicians and performers using their gifts for God's gloryPastor's Corner with inspiration words from leading Christian teachersEntertaining games for the whole familyRead additional issues of The Jesus Calling Magazine and look for more life-changing, life-giving books from Sarah Young, including:Jesus Listens®Jesus AlwaysJesus Today
Jesus Calling Magazine Issue 17: Reba McEntire (The Jesus Calling Magazine)
by Sarah YoungThis edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features country music icon and actress Reba McEntire as she shares stories of her faith from throughout her life, world-famous tenor Andrea Bocelli talks about how he returned to the faith of his childhood, NASCAR&’s Kelley Earnhardt Miller reveals God&’s steadfast presence, and soul singer Merry Clayton&’s uses her music to spred God&’s message of love.The Jesus Calling Magazine is a companion resource to Sarah Young's New York Times bestselling devotional, which has impacted the lives of more than 46 million people. These stories of hope will inspire you and equip you with tools to strengthen your relationships with family, friends, and yourself.The Jesus Calling Magazine will encourage you through:Interviews with well-known artists, authors, and entertainersMeet everyday heroes serving others in the name of ChristMusic spotlight showcasing musicians and performers using their gifts for God's gloryPastor's Corner with inspiration words from leading Christian teachersEntertaining games for the whole familyRead additional issues of The Jesus Calling Magazine and look for more life-changing, life-giving books from Sarah Young, including:Jesus Listens®Jesus AlwaysJesus Today
Jesus Calling Magazine Issue 16: Tamara Mowry-Housley (The Jesus Calling Magazine)
by Sarah YoungThis edition of The Jesus Calling Magazine features Sister, Sister actress Tamara Mowry-Housely talking about growing up in Hollywood but staying true to faith, soccer star Walker Zimmerman explains how he models his relationships after Jesus, 90s country music star Aaron Tippin shares how supporting U.S troops has impacted his life and music, and American Ninja Warrior&’s Akbar Gbajabiamila reveals how joy is often on the other side of determination.The Jesus Calling Magazine is a companion resource to Sarah Young's New York Times bestselling devotional, which has impacted the lives of more than 45 million people. These stories of hope will inspire you and equip you with tools to strengthen your relationships with family, friends, and yourself.The Jesus Calling Magazine will encourage you through:Interviews with well-known artists, authors, and entertainersMeet everyday heroes serving others in the name of ChristMusic spotlight showcasing musicians and performers using their gifts for God's gloryPastor's Corner with inspiration words from leading Christian teachersEntertaining games for the whole familyRead additional issues of The Jesus Calling Magazine and look for more life-changing, life-giving books from Sarah Young, including:Jesus Listens®Jesus AlwaysJesus Today
Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age
by Ben StuartGod gives us purpose in each relational season we experience: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. Discover how to thrive in each one in the updated edition of the bestselling Single, Dating, Engaged, Married, now with a new chapter.In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do more people than ever feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, studies show that most single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided?Pastor and author Ben Stuart guides you in navigating the four stages of a relational life and embracing the intentions and truths God has established for each one. This updated edition includes an additional chapter on how to end dating relationships well.As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to:Leverage singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of GodPursue dating with clarity and purityBreak up in a healthy and respectful wayUse the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriageMaximize your life as a married couple for shared missionContinually seek God and His will throughout each stage Discover how to embrace God's design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you're in.
People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations
by Jinger VuoloAre you a people pleaser? Can you even begin to measure how the approval of others has shaped your heart and mind? Your faith and relationships? Your habits and identity? In People Pleaser, New York Times bestselling author Jinger Vuolo shares her personal journey of constantly seeking approval from others and how she found her true identity.From childhood to early adulthood, Jinger Duggar Vuolo followed the expectations of others, never taking the time to discover who she truly was. It wasn't until she asked herself the question, "Who am I?" that she realized she was a people pleaser. This realization led her on a journey of self-discovery and ultimately, to rely on God for her approval and sense of self-worth.Through her faith and reliance on God, Jinger began to break free from the need for approval and discover true freedom. This book is a guide for anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies and seeking to find their true identity and purpose in life. Learn how to:discover the beauty of community and how we were made to enjoy others,identify sin and how it can hinder your ability to be in community with one another,diagnose yourself with ruthless honesty but without judgement, andunderstand who you are in God's eyes. Jinger hopes this book will inspire others to embark on a similar journey towards freedom.
The Dressing Room: Backstage Lives and American Film
by Desirée J. GarciaA recurrent and popular setting in American cinema, the dressing room has captured the imaginations of filmmakers and audiences for over a century. In The Dressing Room: Backstage Lives and American Film, the only book-length study of the space, author Desirée J. Garcia explores how dressing rooms are dynamic realms in which a diverse cast of performers are made and exposed. Garcia analyzes the backstage film, which spans film history, modes, and genre, to show how dressing rooms have been a useful space for filmmakers to examine the performativity of American life. From the Black maid to the wife and mother to the leading man, dressing rooms navigate, shape, and challenge society’s norms. The stakes are high in dressing rooms, Garcia argues, because they rehearse larger questions about identity and its performance, negotiating who can succeed and who cannot and on what terms.