| Finding the fox : encounters with an enigmatic animal / Andreas Tjernshaugen ; translated by Lucy Moffatt. |
 "Throughout this captivating book, Tjernshaugen investigates the fox's place in our own cultural history--such as Reynard the Fox, the Scandinavian inspiration for Disney's Robin Hood, and the fables of Aesop, which depict foxes as sly and cunning, a reputation that may not be fully earned, Tjernshaugen argues. What is true is "the fox is wilder than other wildlife...and largely survives in spite of our plans and regulations, like an outlaw, so I see it as a symbol of freedom and independence.""--Provided by publisher. |
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| Lichenpedia : a brief compendium / Kay Hurley ; illustrations by Susan Adele Edwards. |
 "A pocket-sized, illustrated A-Z treasury about the weird and wonderful world of lichensLichens are all around us, hiding in plain view-on trees, rocks, the ground, and even the pavement. They break down rocks, help form soil, provide shelter and food for birds and other animals, trap carbon, and produce many unique chemicals. And humans, too, use lichens-for dyeing, brewing, making drugs, and much more. Featuring close to a hundred bite-sized entries, Lichenpedia is a delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated introduction to these weird, obscure, but essential organisms-from how they have spread throughout the planet to the ways they have inspired writers and artists, from Henry David Thoreau to modern painters.Writing in a vivid, lively style, Kay Hurley presents key aspects of lichen biology, environmental roles, emerging uses, scientific history, and myth. She describes the variety of forms that lichens take, from leafy to filamentous to things reminiscent of skin diseases, with imaginative names like witch's hair. She explains the surprising ways that birds and beasts-from reindeer and moose down to tiny tardigrades-use lichens, and how lichens survive in extreme environments, from deserts to Antarctica to outer space. Hurley also introduces some of the innovators who have advanced the knowledge of lichens, from the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus to today's professional lichenologists.Filled with compelling facts, explanations, and stories, Lichenpedia promises to put you in touch with the natural world in a new way by opening your eyes to these overlooked but vital organisms.Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Fodor's Cancún & the Riviera Maya / writers: Luis Domínguez, John Newton, Jeffery Van Fleet. |
 "Whether you want to party in Cancún, snorkel in Cozumel, or explore Mayan ruins and cenotes in Tulum, the local Fodor's travel experts in Mexico are here to help! Fodor's Cancún and the Riviera Maya guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos"-- Amazon.com. |
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| Tits up : what sex workers, milk bankers, plastic surgeons, bra designers, and witches tell us about breasts / Sarah Thornton. |
 "After years of biopsies, best-selling author Sarah Thornton made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. But, after her reconstructive surgery, she was perplexed: What had she lost? And gained? an experienced sleuth, she resolved to venture behind the scenes to uncover the social and cultural significance of breasts. Riotous and galvanizing, Tits up excavates the diverse truths of mammary glands from the strip club to the operating room, from the nation's oldest human milk bank to the fit rooms of bra designers. Thornton draws insights from plastic surgeons, lactation consultants, body-positive witches, lingerie models, and "free the nipple" activists to explore the status of breasts as emblems of femininity. She examines how women's chests have become a billion-dollar business, as well as a stage for debates about race, class, gender, and desire. Everywhere she turns, Thornton encounters chauvinistic myths about this elemental body part that quietly justify deficits in women's bodily autonomy and endorse shortfalls in their political status. Blending sociology, reportage, and personal narrative with refreshing optimism and wit, Thornton has one overriding ambition - to liberate breasts from centuries of patriarchal prejudice."-- Dust jacket. |
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| Chopping wood : thoughts & stories of a legendary American folksinger / Pete Seeger with David Bernz ; foreword by Arlo Guthrie. |
 "Listen in as Pete unabashedly shares historical and family stories; tells of learning the banjo, traveling with Woody Guthrie, and finding commercial success with The Weavers; explains how he wrote books and put together songs; delves into controversial subjects like communism and the Peekskill Riots; and highlights those he admired and respected, including Bruce Springsteen, who honoured Pete with his Seeger Sessions album in 2006. Pete and David share the heavy lifting as they tackle subjects such as the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, Pete's relationship to Greenwich Village, and the need for copyright reform. Together, they describe how Pete put his worldview into practice in his local community, how he lived with local hero status in later life, and how they made recordings together that resulted in two Grammy Awards" -- Publisher. |
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| The year of living constitutionally : one man's humble quest to follow the Constitution's original meaning / A.J. Jacobs. |
 "The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America's foundational document?"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Vows : the modern genius of an ancient rite / Cheryl Mendelson. |
 "From the bestselling author of Home Comforts comes the story of our wedding vows-what they mean and why they still matter. In the West, marrying is so thoroughly identified with ceremonial promises that "taking vows" is a synonym for getting married. So, it's a surprise to realize that this custom is actually a historical and anthropological oddity. Most of the world, for most of history, married without making promises. And there's a reason for that. Marriage by vow presupposes free choice, and free choice makes a love-match possible. It is a very modern arrangement. Vows is both a moving memoir of two marriages and a thoughtful meditation on marriage itself. Cheryl Mendelson tackles the sociology of commitment through our most traditional promises and shows why they endure. In considering the kind of marriage these vows entail, she helps answer some of life's most urgent and personal of questions: Could I, would I, or should I make these promises to someone? Using history and literature, the book describes the parameters of the behavior that traditional vows promise and, in doing so, answers a whole series of other questions: Why did wedding-by-vow arise only in the West? Why are they recited in weddings around the world today? Why have these vows lasted for nearly a thousand years? Why does the kind of marriage promised in the vows survive?"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Footnotes from the most fascinating museums : stories and memorable moments from people who love museums / Bob Eckstein. |
 "A beautiful, smart, entertaining new art book from New Yorker cartoonist and author Bob Eckstein that is a love letter to museums and museum-goers, filled with lush and whimsical illustrations paired with stories and anecdotes from curators, museum workers, museum visitors, and more."--Amazon. |
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| Tending grief : embodied rituals for holding our sorrow and growing cultures of care in community / Camille Sapara Barton. |
 "An embodied guide to being with grief individually and in community-practical exercises, decolonized rituals, and Earth-based medicines for healing and processing loss"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Treating violence : an emergency room doctor takes on a deadly American epidemic / Rob Gore. |
 "The inspiring story of a Black doctor deeply affected by the violence in his childhood that plagued his Brooklyn community who was determined to be a force for change and dedicated himself to addressing trauma and violence as public health issues"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| How to walk into a room : the art of knowing when to stay and when to walk away / Emily P. Freeman. |
 A Podcast host, spiritual director and best-selling author offers guidance to help readers recognize when to leave situations that are no longer useful, including how to navigate endings without closure and differentiate between peace and discomfort avoidance. |
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| Love, Mom : inspiring stories celebrating motherhood / Nicole Saphier, MD |
 Unmatched and unwavering, mothers are the embodiment of selfless, pure, and unconditional love. But so often, the sacrifices and triumphs of motherhood go unrecognized. Now, in Love, Mom, Fox News medical contributor and mom of three, Dr. Nicole Saphier, shines a light on the power of a mother's love, with inspiring first-person stories from moms in the Fox News family. |
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| When a loved one won't seek mental health treatment : how to promote recovery and reclaim your family's well-being / C. Alec Pollard, PhD ; Melanie VanDyke, PhD ; Gary Mitchell, LCSW ; Heidi J. Pollard, RN, MSN ; Gloria Mathis, PhD. |
 "If you have a family member or loved one who suffers from mental illness--but refuses to seek treatment--you may feel helpless, trapped, or emotionally drained. When you encourage them to seek treatment, they may become angry, defensive, or shut down altogether. And even if your loved one does agree to seek therapy, they may not follow through. So how can you help the "recovery avoider" in your life, while still making room for your own needs? Grounded in the innovative family well-being approach (FWBA), this book is a road map for anyone who feels trapped by a family member or loved one suffering from mental illness. You'll learn how to communicate with your loved one in healthy and productive ways, find strategies for promoting recovery, and discover powerful practices to restore your own well-being--and the well-being of your family as a whole."--Page 4 of cover. |
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| Koreaworld : a cookbook = K'oria wŏltŭ / Deuki Hong & Matt Rodbard ; photographs by Alex Lau. |
 "A vibrant exploration of the evolution of Korean cuisine, both in Korea and in Koreatowns across the globe, with more than 75 bold, flavor-packed recipes and stunning photography. Join chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard as they take an insider's look at the exciting evolution of Korean food in modern times, breaking new recipe ground with beloved sweet-spicy barbecue, creative rice and seafood dishes, powerful stews, and KPOP-fueled street food. In their New York Times bestselling cookbook Koreatown, they explored the foods of Korean American communities across the United States. Now with Koreaworld nearly a decade later, they show how Korean cuisine around the world is nothing less than a culinary revolution, from the ancient plant-based cooking of famed Buddhist monk-chefs to modern charred-greens rice rolls and pork-stuffed fried peppers. Koreaworld takes us into the modern-day Korean barbecue scene in Seoul, the late-night bar crawls of Los Angeles, and into the kitchens of innovative chefs from Denmark to Portland, Oregon who are taking modern spins on Korean food with dishes like Samgyetang Roast Chicken, Grilled Kimchi Wedge Salad, and Pineapple Kimchi Fried Rice. This book is packed with intimate stories of Korean food's evolution over the past decade, from conversations with people who've taken Korean food to places it's never been before"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Making fairy garden accessories : 22 enchanting projects for your backyard / Anna-Marie and Andrew Fahmy. |
 "Provides step-by-step instructions on how to create fairy garden accessories; sections on techniques and materials; and a gallery of fairy gardens, houses, and handmade accessories"-- Provided by publisher |
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| Tattoo you : a new generation of artists. |
 With nearly 700 images, Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists showcases 75 rising stars who are redefining the industry. The first book of its kind, Tattoo You features artists curated by a global panel of experts, including some of tattooing's most important names, such as Grace Neutral, Claudia De Sabe, Matt McCormick, Tamara Santibañez, Lal Hardy, Marisa Kakoulas, Matt Lodder, Tann Koga (Ink the Diaspora), and Jay Freestyle. |
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| Rebel school of wine : a visual guide to drinking with confidence / Tyler Balliet ; illustrations by Amber Day. |
 An electric and visually stunning wine guide for the next generation of drinkers. This one-of-a-kind guide cuts through the snobbery to shine a light on every aspect of wine, including the nuance of making and fermenting wine, the different regions, and of course how to order, identify, drink, and enjoy wine. |
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| Digital SAT prep / the staff of the Princeton Review ; editor-in-chief: Rob Franek. |
 "Succeed on the SAT with the Princeton Review! With 4 full-length practice tests (2 paper tests in the book and 2 realistic adaptive exams online), in-depth reviews for all exam content, and strategies for scoring success, SAT Prep, 2025 covers every facet of this challenging and important test." -- Amazon. |
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| Shaken : fighting to stand strong no matter what comes your way/ Tim Tebow, with AJ Gregory. |
 Whether you're celebrating an incredible victory or facing life's biggest disappointment, your response will reveal who you really are. In this powerful book designed specifically for young Christians, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow provides an intimate look into how he's been able to face professional triumphs and defeats and still emerge with his faith and identity intact. |
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| Challenger : a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space / Adam Higginbotham. |
 "From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster based on fascinating new archival research and in-depth reporting-a riveting history that reads like a thriller"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Singapore / Ria de Jong, Nellie Huang, Jaclynn Seah. |
 Lonely Planet's Singapore is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Taste unforgettable street food, explore world-class museums and view the city from the top of an ultra-modern skyscraper, all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Singapore Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them. Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests. Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics. Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try. Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel Colour maps and images throughout. Language - essential phrases and language tips Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Covers the Colonial District, Marina Bay, Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar, the CBD, Little India, Kampong Glam, Orchard Road, Holland Village, Dempsey Hill, the Botanic Gardens, Sentosa Island and more! |
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| Thailand / David Eimer, Amy Bensema, Chawadee Nualkhair, Aydan Stuart, Choitanutkun Tun-atiruj. |
 "Lonely Planet's Thailand is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences"-- From publisher's description. |
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| Our kindred creatures : how Americans came to feel the way they do about animals / Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy. |
 "A compassionate, sweeping narrative about the transformation in American attitudes toward animals, particularly after the Civil War"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The birds that Audubon missed : discovery and desire in the American wilderness / Kenn Kaufman. |
 "Naturalist Kenn Kaufman examines the scientific discoveries of John James Audubon and his artistic and ornithologist peers to show how what they saw (and what they missed) reflects how we perceive and understand the natural world"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Relentless : my story of the Latino spirit that is transforming America / Luis A. Miranda, Jr. ; with Richard Wolffe. |
 "Luis Miranda arrived in New York City from Puerto Rico in 1974 to study psychology at NYU, but he soon found himself drawn to community action, eventually working for the Department of Employment, the Board of Education, and the nonprofit Aspira, among many other organizations. In the 1980s he was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to Mayor Ed Koch, and he continued to serve in key roles for the Dinkins and Giuliani administrations. In 1990 Miranda became the founding President of the Hispanic Federation, one of the nation's leading Latino nonprofits. In 2000, he founded the Amber Charter School in East Harlem. As a founding partner of the MirRam Group, Miranda has consulted on a number of successful political campaigns, including the Senatorial campaigns of Hilary Clinton, Chuck Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand. The list of roles and positions is practically endless, but, more simply put, there is no one on the Latino, New York City, and national political scene who has the breadth of experience, passion, understanding, and storytelling charm of Luis Miranda. In "Relentless," he shares the poignant narrative of his life and career-from his early days as a radically-minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of practical political advising and problem-solving. We experience the thrill of the ascendency of Luis's son Lin-Manuel's "Hamilton" followed several years later by the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs, challenges, and ongoing hard work, Miranda examines what it all tells us about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| I will show you how it was : the story of wartime Kyiv / Illia Ponomarenko. |
 "I Will Show You How It Was is Illia Ponomarenko's heart-wrenching memoir of the war on his homeland, offering a fiery diatribe against Russian hypocrisy and a moving look at what is being lost. But it's also a story of pride and even elation as Ukrainian forces come together, find their mojo, and oust the invaders from Kyiv. The most powerful and personal chronicle of the war to date, I Will Show You How It Was is an exceptional literary achievement, chronicling a stunning feat of resistance and a courageous people set on a miraculous victory"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Magic pill : the extraordinary benefits and disturbing risks of the new weight-loss drugs / Johann Hari. |
 "The bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen Focus offers a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it--from his personal experience on Ozempic to our ability to heal our society's dysfunctional relationship with food, weight, and our bodies"--Provided by publisher. |
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| ADHD is awesome : a guide to (mostly) thriving with ADHD / Penn and Kim Holderness. |
 The must-have resource for anyone who lives with ADHD, either themselves or with an affected family member. Written to appeal to the ADHD brain, ADHD is Awesome is the engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest if you have ADHD you'd never read anyway). |
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| Tortoises of the world : dwarfs to giants / George R. Zug, and Devin A. Reese. |
 "This work provides a comprehensive review of the natural history of the 58 species living tortoises, the majority of which are threatened by extinction"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| A celebration of willow: the definitive guide to sculpture techniques woven with ecology, sustainability, and healing / by Kim Creswell. |
 Lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs, this uniquely valuable book pays homage to the willow in many ways, providing an in depth discussion to the intricacies of willow sculpture, ranging from sourcing materials and basic techniques, to how to weave a variety of shapes and forms.-- from back cover. |
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| 8 ways to avoid probate / Mary Randolph, J.D. |
 "Probate court proceedings after a death can drag out and cost tens of thousands of dollars in attorney and court fees-money that would otherwise have gone directly to your loved ones. This topselling guide shows you the most effective ways to skip the probate process. Completely updated, this edition includes the latest state laws on probate avoidance methods, and covers all the estate-related impacts of the recent changes to federal rules on retirement distributions"-- Amazon.com. |
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| The moment : thoughts on the Race reckoning that wasn't and how we all can move forward now / Bakari Sellers. |
 In late May in 2020, while discussing the murder of George Floyd on CNN, Bakari Sellers spoke from the heart sharing devastating insight that touched millions around the world: "It's just so much pain. You get so tired. We have black children. I have a 15-year-old daughter. I mean, what do I tell her? I'm raising a son. I have no idea what to tell him. It's just--it's hard being black in this country when your life is not valued and people are worried about the protesters and the looters. And it's just people who are frustrated for far too long and not have their voices heard." In this powerful and persuasive book, Sellers expands on the issues he addressed in his New York Times bestseller My Vanishing Country, examining national politics and policies that deeply impact not only Black people in his home state of South Carolina but the lives of millions of African Americans in communities across the nation. Four years later, Sellers has an answer to the question he raised on CNN, offering much-needed prescriptions to help all Black American lives. Sellers explores inequities in healthcare, education, early childhood education, and policing, drawing on interviews with numerous thought leaders such as pioneering voting rights and poverty activist the Rev. William Barber, and Ben Crump, the civil rights legend who successfully uses the law to achieve justice for people of color in racially charged cases. He also shares his thoughts on conservative media and the forces and dark money behind firebrands such as Tucker Carlson. This thoughtful and practical work is a timely meditation on the state of our world today and how we can all play a part in making it better for tomorrow. -- Provided by publisher. |
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| Minority rule : the right-wing attack on the will of the people--and the fight to resist it / Ari Berman. |
 "A riveting account of the decades-long effort by reactionary white conservatives to undermine democracy and entrench their power--and the movement to stop them"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The big book of pregnancy nutrition : everything expectant moms need to know for a happy, healthy nine months & beyond / Stephanie Middleberg, MS, RD, CDN. |
 "The only guide you need to nourishing yourself and your baby from the first through fourth trimesters, from the bestselling author of The Big Book of Organic Baby Food. When you found out you were pregnant, you were probably given a long list of things you were no longer 'supposed' to do. But what you really need is a practical guide to all the things you can do to feel as empowered and strong as possible. The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition is the comprehensive handbook to everything a mama-to-be needs to feel healthy and supported for her entire pregnancy--and beyond--from licensed nutritionist, registered dietitian, and mom-of-two Stephanie Middleberg. This one-of-a-kind resource covers everything from prenatal vitamins and supplements to foods that alleviate constipation and heartburn to preparing for your glucose test and what to cook and freeze before the baby comes. Learn which foods may help your baby's developing microbiome, decrease nausea, ease labor pains, and build your milk supply"--Provided by publisher. |
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| The complete book of pickleball : the ultimate training guide for passionate players of all levels / Kurt Brungardt, Mike Brungardt and Brett Brungardt. |
 "Easy to learn and fun to play, pickleball is also a surprisingly athletic sport. In this user-friendly book, fitness superstars, the Brungardt brothers, focus their expertise on the needs of pickleball players of all levels, applying the same innovative training methods they've used with NBA MVPs, Cy Young Award-winners, and Olympic and tennis champions, to make picklers more athletic and injury-resistant. To safely reach your pickleball potential, health and fitness professionals agree that the sport should not be your only form of exercise. To fill this critical gap, the Brungardts have created PB-150, a comprehensive program that delivers all the components of an elite pro training center experience-with the fun and flexibility of the pickleball spirit. The Complete Book of Pickleball brings together a dream team of experts in the fields of strength and conditioning, sports movement, sports vision, physical therapy, sports psychology, athletic training, performance nutrition, and sports medicine. Combining your passion for the game with the PB-150 training program gives you a portal into all the transformative benefits of exercise, while allowing you to enjoy the game you love, for a lifetime"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The unexpected : navigating pregnancy during and after complications / Emily Oster and Nathan Fox, MD. |
 "From New York Times bestselling author of Expecting Better, a guide to navigating a second pregnancy when the first did not go as planned-with Dr. Nathan Fox, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist. In Expecting Better, Emily Oster revolutionized the pregnancy landscape with her data-driven approach. In the years since, she kept hearing questions from readers on how to approach a second pregnancy when the first has not gone as planned. The Unexpected is a book that Oster hopes no one needs-but in reality, 50 percent of pregnancies include complications, and we don't talk about it. Preeclampsia, miscarriage, hyperemesis gravidarum, preterm birth, postpartum depression: these are lonely experiences, and that isolation makes treatment harder to access-and crucial research and policy change less likely to happen. The Unexpected lays out the data on recurrence and treatments shown to lower or mitigate risk for these conditions in subsequent pregnancies. It also provides readers roadmaps to facilitate productive conversations with their providers, with insights from lauded maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Nathan Fox. By bridging the knowledge gap and making space for difficult conversations, The Unexpected promises to make the hardest parts of pregnancy a little bit less so"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Play with your cat! : the essential guide to interactive play for a happier, healthier feline / Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD ; illustrations by Lili Chin. |
 "Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat!, animal behavior expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado shows cat parents what they may be missing: interactive play. Playfully written and with fun illustrations, Play with Your Cat! is an essential read for cat parents looking to understand their feline friend-and have some fun in the process"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The age of grievance / Frank Bruni. |
 "An examination of the ways in which grievance has come to define our current culture and politics, on both the right and left. More and more Americans are convinced that they're losing because somebody else is winning. More and more tally their slights, measure their misfortune, and assign particular people responsibility for it. The blame game has become very popular. Grievance needn't be bad. But what happens when people take their grievances to lengths that they didn't before? A violent mob storms the US Capitol, rejecting the results of a presidential election. Conspiracy theories flourish. Fox News knowingly peddles lies in the service of profit. College students chase away speakers, and college administrators dismiss instructors for dissenting from progressive orthodoxy. Benign words are branded hurtful; benign gestures are deemed hostile. And there's a potentially devastating erosion of the civility, common ground, and compromise necessary for our democracy to survive. How did we get here? What does it say about us, and where does it leave us? The Age of Grievance examines these critical questions and charts a path forward"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| ADUs : the perfect housing solution / Sheri Koones. |
 "Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are good for people and communities. An inside look at 25 charming, ultra-functional, extra living spaces will inspire you to build one of your own! An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a primary dwelling (also known as Additional or Auxiliary Dwelling Units) -- think granny flat, in-law unit, laneway house). It has an arrangement for sleeping, cooking, and lavatory. An ADU can be detached, attached, a garage conversion, or a basement conversion. The uses are myriad--for family members, guest spaces, rental income, or more"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Technofeudalism : what killed capitalism / Yanis Varoufakis. |
 "Perhaps we were too distracted by the pandemic, or the endless financial crises, or the rise of TikTok. But under cover of them all, a new and more exploitative system has been taking hold. Insane sums of money that were supposed to re-float our economies after the crash of 2008 went to big tech instead. With it they funded the construction of their private cloud fiefdoms and privatized the internet. Technofeudalism says Yanis Varoufakis, is the new power that is reshaping our lives and the world, and is the greatest current threat to the liberal individual, to our efforts to avert climate catastrophe--and to democracy itself. Drawing on stories from Greek myth and pop culture, from Homer to Mad Men, Varoufakis explains this revolutionary transformation: how it enslaves our minds, how it rewrites the rules of global power, and, ultimately, what it will take overthrow it." -- Provided by publisher. |
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| For love of country : leave the Democrat Party behind / Tulsi Gabbard. |
 Tulsi Gabbard was the rising star of the Democrat Party. But the growing wokeness, fomenting racism, and intolerance were more than she could stomach, and she left. This is her story and a call to action to Americans who love our country and cherish peace and freedom. |
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| The random factor : how chance and luck profoundly shape our lives and the world around us / Mark Robert Rank. |
 "Luck, chance, and randomness are topics that virtually everyone can relate to and that each of us have been affected by. The Random Factor explores these subjects using a vast array of evidence, fresh insights, and compelling stories based upon the author's long standing research. The range of subjects and scholarship is far reaching and compelling. From history, to the natural world, to our everyday lives, chance is shown to play an important role in shaping various outcomes. Just as important, The Random Factor details the dynamics that determine the ways that luck and chance play themselves out, and it reveals the lessons to be learned in terms of guiding our personal lives and social policies. Mark Robert Rank leads his readers on a fascinating journey across the shifting sands of chance and luck. It is a journey that will change the way we fundamentally understand the world we live in and the manner in which our lives unfold"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Road trip USA : cross-country adventures on America's two-lane highways / Jamie Jensen. |
 "Majestic mountains, pastoral valleys, and rugged seascapes: Go beyond the interstate and into the heart of the country on America's two-lane highways"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The ethnic cleansing of Palestine / Ilan Pappe. |
 In his latest work, renowned Israeli author and academic Pappe (A History of Modern Palestine) does not mince words, doing Jimmy Carter one better (or worse, depending on one's point of view) by accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity beginning in the 1948 war for independence, and continuing through the present. Focusing primarily on Plan D (Dalet, in Hebrew), conceived on March 10, 1948, Pappe demonstrates how ethnic cleansing was not a circumstance of war, but rather a deliberate goal of combat for early Israeli military units led by David Ben-Gurion, whom Pappe labels the "architect of ethnic cleansing." The forced expulsion of 800,000 Palestinians between 1948-49, Pappe argues, was part of a long-standing Zionist plan to manufacture an ethnically pure Jewish state. Framing his argument with accepted international and UN definitions of ethnic cleansing, Pappe follows with an excruciatingly detailed account of Israeli military involvement in the demolition and depopulation of hundreds of villages, and the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Arab inhabitants. An accessible, learned resource, this volume provides important inroads into the historical antecedents of today's conflict, but its conclusions will not be easy for everyone to stomach: Pappe argues that the ethnic cleansing of Palestine continues today, and calls for the unconditional return of all Palestinian refugees and an end to the Israeli occupation. Without question, Pappe's account will provoke ire from many readers; importantly, it will spark discussion as well. - Publisher's description |
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| Dubai & Abu Dhabi / Christabel Lobo [and 3 others]. |
 "Lonely Planet's Dubai and Abu Dhabi is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Get dizzy at the top of Burj Khalifa, camp in the desert and wander through the Al Fahidi Historic District; all with your trusted travel companion"--Publisher's description. |
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| How to endo : a guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis / Bridget Hustwaite. |
 A vibrant, empowering guide to surviving and thriving with endometriosis, from triple J presenter and endometriosis advocate Bridget Hustwaite. After years of dismissive doctors and misinformation, Bridget Hustwaite finally received a diagnosis for her intensely heavy periods, pulsing headaches and the excruciating abdominal pain that makes her ovaries feel like they are on fire. She has endometriosis - hard to pronounce, hard to diagnose and even harder to live with. Two excision surgeries and one thriving endo Instagram community later, Bridget knows firsthand how much personal research and self-advocating endo sufferers have to do just to have their pain acknowledged. With her trademark enthusiasm, Bridget has blended her own experience with a raft of tips and strategies from health experts and endo warriors to help you thrive whenever you can, and survive on days when you just can't. Covering everything from diet to acupuncture, fertility to mental health, and surgery to sex, this book is the essential guide to navigating this sucker punch of a chronic illness. Inspiring, vivacious and completely honest, Bridget's book is for everyone on the endo spectrum: the battle-hardened warriors, the newly diagnosed and those still searching for answers. |
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| Field guide to Oregon rivers / text and photos by Tim Palmer ; drawings by William E. Avery. |
 "In this updated edition of his classic Field Guide to Oregon Rivers, Tim Palmer gives us an unprecedented reference, introducing the state's waterways and offering outdoor enthusiasts and resource professionals an interpretive approach to an extraordinary network of streams. He begins with natural history-geology, climate, hydrology, plants, and wildlife-then profiles 111 rivers with notes about nature, fish, and conservation, followed by essential tips on where to see each river, to hike along the shores, to fish, and to explore by canoe, kayak, and raft. Illustrations identify riparian plants and animals while more than 150 photographs showcase a magnificent rivers estate. This volume is an essential outdoor companion for Oregonians and visitors alike"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Sports card collecting & investing / by Geoff Wilson, Ben Burrows, and Tyler Nethercott. |
 "Become a part of the growing sports card trading community Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies will teach you how to start or resume collecting, how to trade, sell, grade, and protect your cards. This is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read breakdown of the sports card hobby and its many nuances. You'll learn the basics and get up to speed on the recent influx of new brands, companies, investors, influencers, and technologies that have completely reshaped the community. The popularity of sports cards as an alternative investment is at an all-time high, and this Dummies guide helps you budget and make smart trades. The anatomy of a sports card, spotting card damage, grading scales, buying safely, using trusted marketplaces, building your collection, pricing and selling your cards, avoiding scams--it's all in here. Become a savvy card collector, the easy way. Beginners of all ages who want to start (or resume) collecting sports cards can find all the must-know info in the pages of Sports Card Collecting & Investing For Dummies ."--Goodreads. |
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| Sisters in paradise / Carolyn Brown. |
 "Ophelia Simmons is back home at the Paradise--the former brothel where her mom raised her and six sisters--contemplating her next career move and dodging Great Aunt Bernie's matchmaking attempts. She is about to meet her match in Jake Brennan, the ruggedly handsome owner of a local winery where Aunt Bernie convinces her to take a job for the summer. At first Ophelia and Jake's personalities clash, but soon enough sparks start flying. Meanwhile, older sister Tertia Simmons also returns home to look for a new job. Tertia never thought she'd work for, let alone fall for, Noah Sullivan-the boy who once taunted her when they were kids. But when he offers her the job of her dreams in his new café, Tertia finds herself torn between her head and her heart. As the sisters navigate the ups and downs of love and career with the help of their outrageous great aunt and the rest of the close-knit family, they learn that love can be found in the most unexpected of places--including their own hometown"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| We kept our towns going : the Gossard girls of Michigan's Upper Peninsula / Phyllis Michael Wong. |
 "Phyllis Michael Wong tells the stories of the "Gossard Girls," women who sewed corsets and bras at factories in Ispheming and Gwinn in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, from the early twentieth century to the 1970s. Particularly as the Upper Peninsula's mines were exhausted and its stands of timber depleted, the Gossard Girls' income sustained both their families and the local economy"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Invisible friends : how microbes shape our lives and the world around us / Jake M. Robinson. |
 As we continue to live through a pandemic, all eyes are on microbes: an imperceptible and pervasive threat that hangs heavy on the air and clings to surfaces. But the reality of micro-organisms is far more diverse and life-sustaining than such a notion would have us believe (hence the title of this book). Not only are they omnipresent, but we are highly attuned to their workings - both in the world at large and right here within our own bodies. Meanwhile, cutting-edge microbiome research is changing our understanding of reality, challenging fundamental concepts of free will and individuality. Threaded through everything are microbes: the very glue that holds ecosystems together. This topical, engaging and original book counters the prevailing narrative of microbes as the bane of society, along the way providing much-needed clarity on the overwhelmingly beneficial role they play. We discover how the microbiome is highly relevant to environmental and social equity issues, while there's also discussion about how microbes may influence our decisions: even the way we think about how we think may need to be revisited. Invisible Friends introduces the reader to a vast, pullulating cohort of minute life - friends you never knew you had. -- Provided by publisher. |
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| Simply AI : facts made fast / contributor, Dr. Claire Quigley. |
 Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed how we live, and how it might evolve in the future. Everyone is talking about AI, but this book helps to explain each individual aspect of AI more clearly than ever before. |
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| Bigfoot to Mothman : a global encyclopedia of legendary beasts and monsters / Margo DeMello. |
 "This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the world's cryptids-those hidden or secret animals believed to exist at the margins of human society-including Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman. Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to know more about well-known creatures of myth and legend, such as the Chupacabra and the Jersey Devil, and discover lesser-known animals, such as the Bunyip of Australia and the Mamlambo of South Africa. Rather than purport to prove or deny the existence of these creatures, however, this volume classifies them within their respective cultural, historical, and social contexts, allowing readers to appreciate cryptids as cultural artifacts important to societies around the globe. Finally, this book goes beyond the study of the unknown to investigate who believes in cryptids, why they do, and why the study of cryptozoology is as much about understanding cryptids as it is about understanding ourselves."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Oregon State Grange: serving communities for 150 years / by Marilyn Reiher. |
 Delve into the remarkable saga of the Oregn State Grange, a tribute to the resilience and dedication of those who pioneered its path. Experience the triumphs and trials that have marked its trajectory, from humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of community strength and collaboration. This narrative isn't just a chronicle of events; it's a profound testament to the force of unity and the transformative potential of collective action. Witness the unwavering commitment of the men and women who steered the Grange through changing tides. Discover the sacrifices and determination that characterized their leadership roles, as they fought to uphold the values that formed the Grange's core.-- from back cover. |
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| "Are you calling me a racist?" : why we need to stop talking about race and start making real antiracist change / Sarita Srivastava. |
 "Diversity and anti-racism work is too often reduced to training, therapy, education, and policy, or what the author calls "Feel-Good" approaches that focus on emotions and morality and prevent us from taking collective action for racial justice, decolonization, and equity in our organizations and communities"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The trilobite collector's guide / Andy Secher ; forewords by Richard Fortey and Melanie J. Hopkins. |
 "The Trilobite Collector's Guide provides a unique window upon the long-ago lives of these ubiquitous, maritime invertebrates. Even in the relatively brief time--a veritable geologic nanosecond- since Andy Secher began working on his first book, Travels with Trilobites, myriad previously unknown trilobite species have been uncovered in a variety of Paleozoic sites found across the face of the Earth (including in Morocco, Spain, Siberia, China, Greenland, and the western United States). There is still so much to learn about trilobites. Diverging from the deliberately detailed approach of Travels with Trilobites, this new book features a fast-paced series of concise "Top 10" lists that cover everything from "Essential Figures in Trilobite History" to "World-Class Fossil Shows;" "Biggest Trilobites" to "Rarest Trilobites;" "Ways to Value Your Trilobites" and "Key Preparation Tips." Accompanying the text are hundreds of never-before-seen color photographs illustrating many of the key trilobite specimens discussed within each list"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The Tony Awards : a celebration of excellence in theatre / by Eila Mell ; foreword by Audra McDonald. |
 "Officially sanctioned by the American Theatre Wing, The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre will commemorate 75 magical years of Broadway's biggest night, featuring photographs and interviews with a cavalcade of stars and a foreword by Audra McDonald."-- Provided by publisher. |
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| My beloved monster : Masha, the half-wild rescue cat who rescued me / Caleb Carr. |
 Caleb Carr has had special relationships with cats since he was a young boy in a turbulent household, famously peopled by the founding members of the Beat Generation, where his steadiest companions were the adopted cats that lived with him both in the city and the country. As an adult, he has had many close feline companions, with relationships that have outlasted most of his human ones. But only after building a three-story home in rural, upstate New York did he enter into the most extraordinary of all of his cat pairings: Masha, a Siberian Forest cat who had been abandoned as a kitten, and was languishing in a shelter when Caleb met her. She had hissed and fought off all previous carers and potential adopters, but somehow, she chose Caleb as her savior. For the seventeen years that followed, Caleb and Masha were inseparable. Masha ruled the house and the extensive, dangerous surrounding fields and forests. When she was hurt, only Caleb could help her. When he suffered long-standing physical ailments, Masha knew what to do. Caleb's life-long study of the literature of cat behavior, and his years of experience with previous cats, helped him decode much of Masha's inner life. But their bond went far beyond academic studies and experience. The story of Caleb and Masha is an inspiring and life-affirming relationship for readers of all backgrounds and interests--a love story like no other. |
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| Best easy day hikes Big Bend National Park / Laurence Parent. |
 "This guide features twenty easy-to-follow hikes in Big Bend National Park"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Joy is the justice we give ourselves / J. Drew Lanham. |
 "From J. Drew Lanham, MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient and author of Sparrow Envy: A Field Guide to Birds and Lesser Beasts, comes a sensuous new collection in his signature mix of poetry and prose. In gorgeous and timely pieces, Joy Is the Justice We Give Ourselves is a lush journey into wildness and Black being. Lanham notices nature through seasonal shifts, societal unrest, and deeply personal reflection and traces a path from bitter history to the present predicament. Drawing canny connections between the precarity of nature and the long arm of racism, the collection offers reconciliation and eco-reparation as hopeful destinations from our current climate of division. In Joy is the Justice We Give Ourselves, Lanham mines the deep connection to ancestors through the living world and tunes his unique voice toward embracing the radical act of joy"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Woke up no light / Leila Mottley. |
 "Woke up no light is a Black girl's saunter turned to a woman's defiant strut. These are the hymns of a new generation of poetry. Young, alive, yearning. A mouth swung open and ready to devour. A quest for home in a world that knows only wasteland and wanting. Moving in sections from "girlhood" to "neighborhood" to "falsehood" to, finally, "womanhood," these poems reckon with themes of reparations, restitution, and desire. The collection is sharp and raw, wise and rhythmic, a combination that lights up each page. From unearthing histories to searching for ways to dream of a future in a world constantly on the brink of disaster, this young poet sets forth personal and political revelation with piercing detail"-- Publisher's description. |
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| Best of Europe / Rick Steves. |
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| Lotus girl : my life at the crossroads of Buddhism and America / Helen Tworkov. |
 "From the woman who helped introduce Buddhism to the West and founded Tricycle magazine comes a brilliant memoir of forging one's own path that Pico Iyer calls "unflinching" and "indispensable." The daughter of an artist, Helen Tworkov grew up in the heady climate of the New York School of Abstract Expressionism; yet from an early age, she questioned the value of Western cultural norms. Her life was forever changed when she saw the iconic photo of Thich Quang Duc, the Vietnamese monk who, seated in meditation, set himself on fire to protest his government's crackdown on the Buddhist clergy. Tworkov realized that radically different states of mind truly existed and were worth exploring. At the age of twenty-two, she set off for Japan, then traveled through Cambodia, India, and eventually to Tibetan refugee camps in Nepal. Set against the arresting cultural backdrop of the sixties and their legacy, this intimate self-portrait depicts Tworkov's search for a true home as she interacts with renowned artists and spiritual luminaries including the Dalai Lama, Pema Chödrön, Joseph Goldstein, Bernie Glassman, Charles Mingus, Elizabeth Murray and Richard Serra. Interweaving experience, research, and revelation, Helen Tworkov explores the relationship between Buddhist wisdom and American values, presenting a wholly unique look at the developing landscape of Buddhism in the West. Lotus Girl offers insight not only into Tworkov's own search for the truth, but into the ways each of us can better understand and transform ourselves"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Nine lives and counting : a bounty hunter's journey to faith, hope, and redemption / Duane "Dog" Chapman. |
 "In his riveting follow up to two New York Times bestsellers, bounty hunter and reality television star Duane "Dog" Chapman reveals the story of how God redeemed his life and gave him renewed purpose and along the way recounts the adventures and exploits that have made him legend"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| The God of wild places : rediscovering the divine in the untamed outdoors / Tony Jones. |
 "A generation of Americans, disillusioned with organized religion, still longs for meaning and transcendence. In The God of Wild Places, theologian and former pastor Tony Jones traces his own journey out of the church and into the woods, guiding readers to reflect on their own experience of the divine in the wilderness"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Tuft the world : an illustrated manual to tufting gorgeous rugs, decor, and more / Tiernan Alexander & Tim Eads. |
 "A celebration of the craft of tufting rugs, home decor, and more that teaches the basics about tufting machines, materials, and techniques; workspace setup; and how to create projects from start to finish"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Your child is not broken : parent your neurodivergent child without losing your marbles / Heidi Mavir. |
 ""Your Child Is Not Broken" is THE book for parents who need permission to do things differently. Heidi Mavir almost died working out why that was necessary. Part autobiography, part parenting manual, "Your Child Is Not Broken" is a no-holds-barred account of Heidi Mavir's discovery of her child's neurodivergence. It is the funny, irreverent and brutally honest story of Heidi's fight to be seen, heard, and supported, whilst swimming against a tide of parent blame, ableist stereotypes, and the weight of other people's opinions. It is the book no one has dared write but every parent needs to read. "Your Child Is Not Broken" is an unapologetic call to arms for parents and carers of Autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent children. "Your Child Is Not Broken" is for you if: - You love or care for a neurodivergent child or young person. - You are a wrung-out, worried parent who has had enough of no one listening. - You lack the confidence to trust your gut. - You wish you had the gumption to tell a few more people to bugger off. - You need to know you are not alone. Heidi's hilarious anecdotes and heartbreaking storytelling offer validation, comfort, reassurance and wisdom to parents who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired" -- Publisher's description. |
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| Japan / Simon Richmond [and twelve others]. |
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| Leadership from bad to worse : what happens when bad festers / Barbara Kellerman. |
 "Rarely in the history of American democracy has there been such uncertainty about its viability. The same applies to American capitalism. It too is under scrutiny as it has not been since at least the Great Depression, almost a hundred years ago. There is of course a connection between the two. Failures of capitalism create uncertainties in democracies. And deficiencies in democracies raise concerns over capitalism. In the United States democracy and capitalism have been in tandem since the beginning of the Republic. In fact, the ideology undergirding both is essentially the same, the one a reflection of, and companion to, the other. Democracy celebrates the rights of individuals, including the right to be relatively free, unfettered politically. Capitalism celebrates the rights of individuals, including the right to be relatively free, unfettered economically. America's political creed embodies and embraces ideals such as freedom, equality, and independence. America's economic creed embodies and embraces ideals such as liberty and individuality - essentially the right of any single individual to reap and then to keep what he or she has sown. Not for nothing was Nobel-prize winning economist Milton Friedman's classic book - since 1962 it has sold over a half million copies - titled, Capitalism and Freedom. Not for nothing did he extol not only the virtues of both, but the interdependence of both. Impossible to have capitalism without freedom, Friedman argued. And, similarly, it is impossible to have freedom without capitalism. Economic and political freedom were, he claimed, irrevocably entwined, the one dependent on and sustained by the other"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| DARE to say no : policing and the war on drugs in schools / Max Felker-Kantor. |
 "With a signature 'DARE to keep kids off drugs' slogan and iconic t-shirts, DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was the most popular drug education program of the 1980s and 1990s. But behind the cultural phenomenon is the story of how DARE and other antidrug education programs brought the War on Drugs into schools and ensured that the velvet glove of antidrug education would be backed by the iron fist of rigorous policing and harsh sentencing. Max Felker-Kantor has assembled the first history of DARE, which began in Los Angeles in 1983 as a joint venture between the police department and the unified school district. By the mid-1990s, it was taught in 75 percent of school districts across the United States. DARE received near-universal praise from parents, educators, police officers, and politicians and left an indelible stamp on many millennial memories. But the program had more nefarious ends, and Felker-Kantor complicates simplistic narratives of the War on Drugs and shows how policing entered US schools and framed drug use as the result of personal responsibility, moral failure, and poor behavior deserving of punishment rather than something deeply rooted in state retrenchment, the abandonment of social service provisions, and structures of social and economic inequality"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Mechanic shop femmes guide to car ownership : uncomplicating cars for all of us / Chaya M. Milchtein. |
 "Automotive educator, journalist, and social media influencer Chaya M. Milchtein is a queer woman who has spent the last decade deeply entrenched in the automotive industry. She also understands that queer folks and women often find it daunting to buy a car and, subsequently, deal with the realities of getting it insured and repaired. Chaya speaks to readers of all identities and socio-economic backgrounds, arming them with the necessary knowledge to navigate the intimidating automotive industry. At its core, this book is an accessible and comprehensive guide that will put readers at ease by providing them with basic knowledge about car ownership and maintenance. From buying a car, to getting it insured, finding the perfect mechanic, and dealing with car emergencies, Chaya encourages her audience to make educated decisions regarding their vehicles" -- from publisher. |
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| Fasting from cancer: why when we eat might just be as importnat as what we eat / by Jonathan Stegall. |
 Cancer is a disease that we are all familiar with, directly or indirectly affecting millions of people each year. Many cancer patients and their families turn to various sources for information about cancer, and are often overwhelmed and confused, unsure of who to trust. This is especially true when it comes to cancer nutrition. Jonathan Stegall, MD, has a successful integrative oncology practice in Atlanta, Georgia, and has seen firsthand what works and what doesn't when it comes to cancer nutrition. Fasting From Cancer not only takes an in-depth look at what cancer patients should be eating, but also when they should be eating.-- from back cover. |
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| The secret garden : growing delicious food for essential living / [Susan Patterson]. |
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| Alaska through the eyes of the artist / Rie Muñoz. |
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| Yes you can talk politics: how to have civil, respectful conversations with just about anyone / by Lisa K. Swallow Founder/CEO of Crossing Party Lines. |
 Americans have spunk, and it shows up in many ways, including our persistence in attempting to talk across party lines. Despite our spunk, efforts, and good intentions, our political conversations often result in anger, frustration, ruptured relationships, or loss of respect. It's easy to blame the other person for not listening to what we have to say or for not being able to comprehend our message. The real problem, though, is that very few of us have the skills it takes to successfully navigate conversations across differences. This workbook will teach you those skills. It contains 90 plus activities to help practice and master the art of gracefully navigating contentious conversations.-- from Introduction. |
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