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Smoke Screen
by Amy Goldman KossMitzi's mother is trying desperately to quit smoking, and her withdrawal symptoms are driving the whole family crazy. But Mitzi has more to worry about than Mom's mood swings. She's got to find a way to get Mike Humphrey, her mad crush, to beam his ultra- smile in her direction. And her best friend, Birdy, is too busy getting chummy with a popular girl named Roxy to help. So when Mitzi tells Mike a huge lie about her mother's condition just to get his attention, she has no one to blame but herself for the trouble that follows.
Smoke-Free in 30 Days
by Mehmet C. Oz Daniel F. SeidmanI'M TOO STRESSED TO STOP. I'LL GAIN WEIGHT IF I QUIT. I'VE TRIED AND FAILED TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT. Why are you still smoking, even though you want to quit? Based on twenty years of research and hands-on work with countless smokers in his clinics at Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Daniel F. Seidman understands that people smoke -- and quit -- for different reasons and what works for one smoker might not work for another. Are you a Situational Smoker? Monitoring your reactions in different situations is a step toward permanently losing interest in cigarettes. Are you a Worried-about-Weight Smoker? Properly using treatments like Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can help you quit and get healthy in all aspects of your life. Are you an Emotion-Triggered Smoker? Scheduling your smoking breaks and sticking to a rigid "smoking schedule" helps break the link between stressful situations and craving cigarettes. In a comprehensive, 30-day program, Dr. Seidman explains how to retrain your brain, take advantage of all the tools at your disposal, and end the month smoke-free and feeling stronger than ever!
Smokeless Tobacco: Not a Safe Alternative
by Katie John SharpFor years now we've all heard the dangers of smoking cigarettes. To avoid those health risks, many people have turned to "chew," "plug," "chaw"-smokeless tobacco. No smoke, no danger. Right?
Smoking-Related Health Issues: A Teen's Guide To Smoking-related Health Issues (Young Adult's Guide to the Science of He #15)
by Joan EsherickOne in three adolescents who experiment with tobacco products will end up addicted to nicotine by the time he is twenty years old. If current trends continue, some five million kids who are currently under eighteen years of age will die one day because they chose to smoke cigarettes as adolescents. Smoking kills. Kids know that, yet every day in the United States, nearly 3,000 young people become new tobacco users. Why? This book addresses this question as it examines reasons teens smoke, the consequences of tobacco use, and the sometimes ugly facts about smoking, chewing, and sniffing. Sidebars, easy-to-understand statistics, and real-life case studies make this an informative, interesting read for teens who want to make an informed decision about using tobacco products.
Smoking: A Risky Business
by Laurence PringleSAVE YOUR LIFE! "With older customers dying and others managing to quit, young people represent the tobacco industry's main hope of maintaining sales. Teenagers are the primary source of new smokers." --from Smoking: A Risky Business. You've heard the hype. Now read the facts. What you don't know about cigarette smoking can hurt you--bad.
Smoking: The Artificial Passion
by David KroghSmoking is full of intriguing paradoxes. How can the same cigarette be relaxing now and a quick pick-me-up later? Why do smokers call on the same substance to help them concentrate one moment and tune out the next? And, the most sobering paradox of all: in the face of overwhelming medical evidence, what compels millions of people (including one out of every four Americans) to ignore the harmful consequences and continue smoking? Author David Krogh provides some fascinating and surprising answers in this unusual probe of the deep roots of smoking. As Krogh demonstrates, smoking is a complex, subtle, multifaceted habit. Drawing on the vast body of literature on the subject, he offers a lively and informative explanation of what scientists and doctors know- about the passion for tobacco--how it affects the body, how it is influenced by genetics, personality, and societal forces, and what it can tell us about other, more notorious forms of addiction. Neither a gloomy medical lecture nor another trendy how-to-quit guide (although some tips can be found in the appendix), SMOKING: The Artificial Passion is witty, feisty, and provocative. For smokers, ex- smokers, smokers trying to quit, nonsmokers, or anyone captivated by the quirkiness of human behavior, it offers a better understanding of the motivations behind smoking and, in a broader context, drug use of any kind. The artificial passion--this metaphor for smoking and other forms of tobacco addiction comes from John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States. While a young man, Adams successfully freed himself from the habits of smoking and chewing tobacco. Referring to that effort, he once wrote, "I have often wished that every individual. . . afflicted with this artificial passion could force it upon himself to try but for three months the experiment which I made, sure that it would turn every acre of tobacco land into a wheat field, and add five years to the average of human life."
Smooth Life: Fun and Delicious Recipes from the Blender and Beyond!: A Cookbook
by Ashley Johnston Taylor JohnstonWelcome to the Smooth Life—with over 100 recipes for smoothies, bowls, and more, from smoothie queens Ashley and Taylor Johnston aka Twin CoastAshley and Taylor Johnston share their creative, colorful smoothies with the world as Twin Coast, and now, they&’re welcoming you to the smooth life with over 100 nourishing, mostly plant-based recipes for smoothies, smoothie bowls, light bites, snacks, and desserts.Living the smooth life is all about making recipes that will keep you energized, satisfied, and healthy, like the vibrant Hot Mango Smoothie or the healing Blue Superfood Smoothie Bowl. Throw together some Green Goddess Sandwiches or Chewy Cranberry Chocolate Bars, or invite some friends over for Party Guacamole and Sunset Sodas, and you&’ll be living the smooth life before you know it.
Smoothie Formulas
by Jeff PrimackJeff Primack authored Smoothie Formulas from Naturopathic Medicine Protocols that have worked to help tens of thousands naturally reverse: Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, Cancer of all Kinds, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Asthma, ADD, Chronic Fatigue, Digestive Problems of all kinds, and even dramatic improvement for kids with Autism. Smoothie Formulas leads to delicious high-phytochemical smoothies. It is based on the teachings of Jeff's renowned Food-Healing system entitled "Conquering ANY Disease" (see this book also because Smoothie Formulas is a companion to this larger body of wisdom). For years people asked for specific recipes and this inspired Jeff Primack to create Smoothie Formulas. Its been updated 10 times and each recipe, even the more serious ones for cancer - all have been tested to taste good! Contains 95 Specific Recipes for 3hp Blending. Awesome Tasting Smoothies Everytime. Covers Common Diseases with Appropriate Smoothies. Works Best as Companion to: Conquering ANY Disease Food Healing System.
Smoothies & Juices: 100+ Delicious Recipes for Optimal Wellness
by Frances Largeman-RothEnjoy 100+ refreshing smoothies and juices that promote gut health, glowing skin, heart health, strong muscles, and reduce inflammation from the trusted editors at Prevention.Smoothies and juices are a delicious and easy way to add more fruit and vegetables into your diet and satisfy cravings between meals. Organized by principal health benefit—gut health, heart health, silky skin, post-workout recovery, and reducing inflammation—every recipe includes a detailed explanation about why it's so good for you. Plus, nutrient-rich ingredients include whole fruits and vegetables like avocados, berries, and kale; fresh herbs like mint, basil, and cilantro; as well as healthy add-ins like collagen peptides, bone broth, celery juice, alternative milks, chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds, apple cider vinegar, filling proteins like nut butter and protein powders, and prebiotics and probiotics to support your microbiome. Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen includes: · 100+ healthy and delicious recipes such as Carrot-Coconut Smoothie, Pear-Almond Smoothie, Peaches &‘N&’ Cream Oatmeal Smoothie, Citrus-Pineapple Smoothie, Pumpkin Detox Smoothie, Berry, Chia, and Mint Smoothie, Turmeric Twist, Celery Juice, Banana-Avocado Zinger, Blueberry Cobbler Smoothie Bowl, and more!· No additional equipment needed! All juices as well as smoothies can be made in your blender· Tips and tricks from the test kitchen for easy preparation· Recipes clearly labeled as high in fiber, protein, and calcium, as well as vegan and good for meals on-the-go · Nutritional values for every recipe· Lie-flat binding for easy use So power up your blenders! A healthier way of eating is only one tasty smoothie away.
Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen Free 11-Recipe Sampler
by Frances Largeman-RothEnjoy refreshing smoothies and juices boosted with health benefits with this sneak peek of recipes from Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen. The nutrition experts at Prevention have collected their very favorite and healthy smoothie and juice recipes. They all use nutrient-rich ingredients such as whole fruits and vegetables along with nutritious add ins that promote your overall health. See for yourself how easy and delicious it can be to promote gut health, glowing skin, heart health, and strong muscles and reduce inflammation. With smart health advice, a selection of recipes from the original book, and a primer on protein powders this sampler will make you want to power up your blender now!
Smoothies for Life!: Yummy, Fun, and Nutritious!
by Daniella Chace Maureen B. KeaneBlend Your Way to Better Health!Join the millions of health-conscious individuals who have already discovered the tasty, nutritional, revitalizing goodness of smoothies. In Smoothies for Life, Daniella Chace and Maureen Keane (coauthor of the million-copy bestseller Juicing for Life) show you how to make high-energy, delicious smoothies right in your own home! All you need is a blender (or food processor), a few, simple ingredients, and you're ready to embark on a new taste and nutrition adventure. Learn how you can:·Beat fatigue with Mocha Magic ·Build athletic endurance with Tropical Elixir ·Lose weight with Peachy Almond Freeze ·Boost immunity with Rasanana Berry ·Reduce stress with Ginseng Soother ·Improve your memory with Pink Hurricane ·Detoxify your body with Watermelon Cooler ·And much more!These tantalizing smoothies contain creative combinations of antioxidant-rich fruits, healing tinctures, flavorful extracts, and natural sweeteners -- and they are always delicious. Once you start, you'll be drinking these smoothies for life!Includes information for adding revitalizing herbs such as ginkgo, echinacea, goldenseal, and kava!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Smoothies: 25 Fantastiche Ricette per Una Dieta a Base di Frullati
by Darren Hill Maria CiavarraNel tran tran della vita quotidiana raramente abbiamo un po' di tempo da dedicare a noi stessi. E' molto facile dimenticare di mangiare cibi sani e a causa di questa cattiva abitudine riscontriamo problemi di salute come spossatezza, problemi dermatologici, problemi di peso, allergie, ecc... Per evitare questi problemi il nostro corpo ha bisogno di vitamine. La domanda è: come assumere queste vitamine in maniera semplice? La risposta sono i frullati. I frullati sono deliziosi non solo per una questione di gusto ma anche per una questione di salute, sono ricchi di vitamine e minerali e sono anche facili da preparare. Questo libro contiene ricette semplici ed efficaci per avere un corpo sano. Godetevi queste fantastiche ricette per preparare dei deliziosi e sani frullati. Motivi per comprare questo libro: *Contiene 25 gustosissime ricette. *E' un libro favoloso!! I frullati sono pieni di superfood e antiossidanti come frutta e ortaggi, facendo di essi il mezzo più facile e gustoso per migliorare la propria salute e per avere pelle e capelli splendenti! Questo ricettario sara' il punto di partenza per imparare ad apprezzare i frullati e per fare il pieno di vitamine, nutrienti e antiossidanti così da poter iniziare a perdere subito peso! Che state aspettando? Sfogliatelo immediatamente!!
Smoothies: Abnehmen mit Smoothies - Rezeptesammlung (Smoothie Rezepte Kochbuch)
by Warren Robertson Heike RodenkirchMit Smoothies abzunehmen, ist mehr als nur eine Modeerscheinung: Smoothies können tatsächlich beim Abnehmen helfen, wenn sie richtig zubereitet und angewendet werden. Wie das geschieht, erfahren Sie in diesem Buch. Jede Zutat ist beschrieben, sodass Sie genau wissen, warum sie dem Smoothie hinzugegeben wird. Schon bald nach dem Lesen dieses Buches wird es Ihnen leicht fallen, auch selbst mit eigenen Smoothie-Rezepten zu experimentieren. Die folgenden 25 Smoothie-Rezepte sind ein wunderbares Mittel, nach und nach Pfunde zu verlieren. Dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen auch, wie Sie Ihre Smoothies am besten zusammenstellen, damit Sie genau wissen, welche Stoffe und warum Sie sie Ihrem Körper zuführen. Wenn die Zutaten der Smoothies ausgewogen sind, wird sich auch Ihr Körper bald wieder im Einklang befinden. Ein ausgeglichener Körper bedeutet, dass das Abnehmen leichter gelingt. Dieses Buch stellt erst den Anfang dar. Die folgenden Rezepte sprechen alle Geschmacksvarianten an: die des Kaffeegenießers bis zu denen des Schokoladenliebhabers und viele mehr. Jedes Rezept ist einzigartig und genussvoll. Dieses Buch bietet Ihnen mehr als zwanzig unterschiedliche Smoothie-Rezepte. In diesem Buch ist jede Smoothie-Zutat erklärt, sodass Sie genau wissen, warum sie zum Rezept passt. Außerdem erhalten Sie genaue Anweisungen zu jedem Rezept, damit Ihnen der Smoothie perfekt gelingt.
Smoothies: Fantastische Smoothie Rezepte für die Smoothie-Diät
by Darren Hill Mrs Vixana Translations Dagmar GoveEinführung In unserer schnelllebigen Welt haben wir kaum Zeit, an uns selbst zu denken und gesunde Ernährung kommt dabei oftmals zu kurz. Das geht natürlich auf Kosten der Gesundheit. Das Immunsystem wird schwächer, was sich durch Schlappheit, Haut- und Gewichtsprobleme, Allergien und ähnliches bemerkbar macht. Um diese Probleme in den Griff zu bekommen, braucht unser Körper Nährstoffe. Und wie können wir diese Nährstoffe einfach und fix zu uns nehmen? Die Antwort: mit Smoothies. Nicht nur, dass Smoothies köstlich schmecken, sie sind auch gesund, da sie viele Nährstoffe und Mineralien enthalten. Und man kann sie ruckzuck zubereiten. In diesem Buch finden Sie Smoothie-Rezepte, die einfach zuzubereiten sind und zu einem gesunden Leben beitragen. Probieren Sie diese gesunden Rezepte aus und genießen die köstlichen Smoothies. Warum Sie dieses Buch kaufen sollten: •In diesem Buch finden Sie 25 köstliche Smoothie-Rezepte. •Dieses Buch ist einfach super! Smoothies enthalten natürliche Supernahrungsmittel und Antioxidantien aus frischem Obst und Gemüse. Smoothies sind die einfachste und leckerste Lösung, um Ihre Gesundheit zu verbessern und sie tragen zu einer strahlenden Haut und gesundem Haar bei. Dieses Buch mit Smoothie-Rezepten hilft Ihnen dabei, Smoothies für jeden Tag zu entdecken. So erhalten Sie auf schmackhafte Art und Weise Ihre extra Dosis an Vitaminen, Nährstoffen und Antioxidantien. Auch ideal zum Abnehmen!
Smoothies: Recettes de smoothies bons pour la ligne
by Warren Robertson Marion MoorghenConsommer des smoothies pour vous aider à perdre du poids est bien plus qu’une mode, car ils aident réellement s’ils sont bien faits. Ce livre vous aidera à bien réussir vos smoothies. Chaque ingrédient est détaillé pour que vous sachiez exactement pourquoi il a été ajouté au smoothie, et une fois que vous aurez lu le livre, vous trouverez plus facile de créer vos propres smoothies. Ces 37 recettes de smoothies sont un merveilleux moyen de commencer un régime et perdre du poids. Ce livre vous apprendra également comment équilibrer vos smoothies pour que vous compreniez ce que vous ingérer et pourquoi. En équilibrant tous les ingrédients vous pourrez également retrouver un corps équilibré. Un corps équilibré vous permet de perdre du poids un petit peu plus facilement, et ce livre n’est que le début. Ces recettes sont faites pour vous aider à retrouver tous les goûts, que ce soit pour les amoureux de café ou les fous de chocolat et tout le reste, chaque smoothie est unique et délicieux. 1. Ce livre vous apprendra plus d’une vingtaine de recettes de smoothies. 2. Ce livre passe également en revue les ingrédients utiles pour que vous sachiez également pourquoi ils font partie de la recette. 3. Vous trouverez les instructions pour les recettes de ces smoothies, pour que chaque smoothie soit parfait. Ce livre vous apprendra également comment équilibrer vos smoothies pour que vous compreniez ce que vous ingérer et pourquoi. En équilibrant tous les ingrédients vous pourrez également retrouver un corps équilibré. Un corps équilibré vous permet de perdre du poids un petit peu plus facilement, et ce livre n’est que le début. Ces recettes sont faites pour vous aider à retrouver tous les goûts, que ce soit pour les amoureux de café ou les fous de chocolat et tout le reste, chaque smoothie est unique et délicieux. En tant que coach bien-être ayant une passion pou
Snack Girl to the Rescue!
by Lisa CainDo you need to be rescued from bad eating habits and junk food? Are you looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle but don't know where to begin? Well, fear not because Lisa Cain, a.k.a. "Snack Girl," is here to help! A busy mother of two, Lisa faces the same challenges to healthy eating that we all do--unlimited access to junk food, a jam-packed schedule, a tight budget, and a love of delicious food. So in Snack Girl to the Rescue, she has created a way to make small changes that will make a difference in how you eat and live. On her mega-popular blog Snack-Girl.com, she shares the simple secrets and delicious, healthful recipes that have helped keep her budget and her body in check. without sacrificing fun or flavor. Now with Snack Girl to the Rescue! A Real-Life Guide to Losing Weight and Getting Healthy with 100 Recipes Under 400 Calories, Lisa is sharing her best, tried and true advice on avoiding common weight-loss pitfalls, shopping healthier on a budget, and getting in shape, along with 100 recipes for fun, quick, and affordable meals and snacks--all of which clock in under 400 calories and are Weight Watchers friendly!There are no gimmicks, no short cuts, it's just how you're supposed to live: a healthy balanced life. Lisa shows us in this book, that nobody is perfect--but with a few minor tweaks, you can change your lifestyle, be happy and be healthy.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Snakebite!: Antivenom and a Global Health Crisis
by Charles C. HoferEvery year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from venomous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine the biology of venomous snakes, the pharmacology and biochemistry of antivenom, its use in treating disease, and the politics of bringing life-saving antivenom drugs to market. Meet the doctors, herpetologists, medical researchers, conservationists, and patients working together to address an international crisis.
Snakes & Ladders
by Shaun SmithFor as long as 13-year-old Paige Morrow can remember, the tree fort in the giant oak near her cottage in Ontario’s Muskoka has been her sanctuary. Now everything is changing. Its the summer of 1971, and she and her little brother, Toby, have been at their cottage with their mother since school let out. But this year, Paige feels more alone than ever. Her father has stopped coming up from the city on weekends, while her mother buries herself in whiskey and writing. Paige retreats to her tree fort, but becomes concerned when the farmer who owns the property hires a creepy arborist – a "tree doctor," Paige’s mother calls him. Is something wrong with the farms apple orchard or with her tree? When Paige befriends the arborist’s troubled teenage daughter, Janine, and her group of rowdy locals, she is pulled into a maze of dark secrets and shocking truths that leads to a life-and-death confrontation.
Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes
by Amber J. KeyserA broader coverage on the rise of sneakers in American culture.
Sneaky Blends: Supercharge Your Health with More Than 100 Recipes Using the Power of Purees
by Missy Chase LapineThe New York Times bestselling author of The Sneaky Chef brings us the next trend in healthy eating with delicious and easy recipes whipped up with nutrient-dense purees to create leaner, cleaner yet ridiculously tasty meals.BLEND (blend) NOUN: a combination of different tastes made from superfoods, like blueberries, kale, and broccoli that are packed with disease fighting phytonutrients, fiber, and low in calories. When the New York Times bestselling Sneaky Chef took off, Missy Chase Lapine knew parents were finally getting their kids to eat healthy with hidden veggie purees (a.k.a. Blends). What surprised her, though, was that those same parents were using Blends in their own recipes and feeling more energized. Taking her cue from those parents, Missy is on a mission with Sneaky Blends to show how anyone can eat healthy without sacrificing taste. Starting off with fifteen signature Base Blends, such as Butternut Squash-Apple, Black Bean-Blueberry-Baby Kale, and Carrot-Sweet Potato, Missy shows you how these nutrient packed blends can kick start your healthy lifestyle. When these blends are added to your favorite recipes or one of Missy’s delicious recipes like Zucchini Pasta Piccata, Chai Tea Smoothie Bowl, Cheesy Kale-Basil Soufflé, Meaty Mushroom Bolognese, or 45-Calorie Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, they instantly become healthy. This is healthy eating without deprivation! Missy also has created the Blends Cleanse™, a 3-day Body Reboot that you can tailor to your own lifestyle, giving you a diet do-over and setting you on the path to weight loss. Full of gorgeous color photos and tips and tricks to start blending, this is the only cookbook you will need to detox and transform your overall health while still enjoying delicious meals.
Snore No More!: Remedies and Relief for Snorers and Snorees Everywhere
by Rob SimonSnore No More takes a funny look at a serious problem-snoring. The book provides comprehensive remedies and comic relief from a problem that impacts 90 million snorers, and another 90 million "snorees"-the people who try to sleep next to them. The book is Rob Simon's humorous first-person account of his quest to stop snoring and save his marriage. The result is an entertaining and very informative book that covers all thing related to snoring including how to say "snore" in world languages, snoring trivia and dealing with pets that snore. The book provides well-researched and experienced advice on how to stop snoring, including, diet and lifestyle changes, and wearable devices-all of which the author has tried. Snore No More is a must-have book for anyone who snores or lives with a snorer and is seeking a cure, or at least, comic relief.
Snot, Sneezes, and Boogers! (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Michelle Olmsted Dave CleggNIMAC-sourced textbook. Do You Know Your Nose? Prepare to discover every yucky, gross, and fascinating detail about your nose— inside and out!
Snow Melting in a Silver Bowl
by Jennifer Louden Nancy Brady Cunningham Denise GeddesActive meditation is the solution for those who don't have the time or patience to sit still and wait for enlightenment and peace. Snow Melting In A Silver Bowl is a collection of activities designed to focus the mind--if only for a moment--to see the spiritual in the physical world.
Snowball in a Blizzard: A Physician's Notes on Uncertainty in Medicine
by Steven HatchThere's a running joke among radiologists: finding a tumor in a mammogram is akin to finding a snowball in a blizzard. A bit of medical gallows humor, this simile illustrates the difficulties of finding signals (the snowball) against a background of noise (the blizzard). Doctors are faced with similar difficulties every day when sifting through piles of data from blood tests to X-rays to endless lists of patient symptoms. Diagnoses are often just educated guesses, and prognoses less certain still. There is a significant amount of uncertainty in the daily practice of medicine, resulting in confusion and potentially deadly complications. Dr. Steven Hatch argues that instead of ignoring this uncertainty, we should embrace it. By digging deeply into a number of rancorous controversies, from breast cancer screening to blood pressure management, Hatch shows us how medicine can fail--sometimes spectacularly--when patients and doctors alike place too much faith in modern medical technology. The key to good health might lie in the ability to recognize the hype created by so many medical reports, sense when to push a physician for more testing, or resist a physician's enthusiasm when unnecessary tests or treatments are being offered. Both humbling and empowering, Snowball in a Blizzard lays bare the inescapable murkiness that permeates the theory and practice of modern medicine. Essential reading for physicians and patients alike, this book shows how, by recognizing rather than denying that uncertainty, we can all make better health decisions.
Snowflake, AZ
by Marcus SedgwickFrom Printz medalist Marcus Sedgwick, a gripping novel about health—our own and our planet’s—and the stigma of illness. Ash boards a Greyhound bus heading to the place where Bly was last seen: Snowflake, Arizona. Six thousand feet up in the wide red desert, Ash meets Mona, her dog, her goat, and her neighbors, and finds stepbrother Bly, too. In their ramshackle homes, the walls lined with tinfoil, almost all the residents of Snowflake are sick. But this isn’t any ordinary sickness: the chemicals and technologies of modern life are poisoning them. They call themselves canaries, living warning signs that humans have pushed the environment too far, except no one seems to be taking their warnings seriously. The healthy “normies” of Snowflake have written them off as a bunch of eccentrics, and when Ash too falls ill, the doctor’s response is “It’s all in your mind.” Snowflake, AZ contemplates illness and health—both our own and our planet’s. As Ash lives through a cycle of illness and recovery and loss, the world beyond is succumbing to its own affliction: a breakdown of civilization only distantly perceived by Ash and the isolated residents of Snowflake, from which there may or may not be a chance for recovery. This provocative novel by one of our most admired storytellers explores the resilience of love and community in the face of crisis.