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Little Book of Environment and Restorative Justice: A Multidimensional Approach to Undoing Settler Harms (Justice and Peacebuilding)
by Wanbli Wapháha Hokšíla Nirson Medeiros da Silva Neto João Salm Josineide Gadelha Pamplona MedeirosA restorative approach to environmental justice. This little book discusses paths to address environmental conflicts based on a restorative justice perspective of imagining, practicing, and living justice. It proposes an approach that understands the relationship between humankind and environment beyond the narrow conception of homo economicus, considering the human beings in their social, political, economic, historic, spiritual, cognitive, emotional, aesthetic, and ecological dimensions, as well as in their connection with nature and non-human entities. When applied to environmental problematics, restorative justice needs to widen its perspective beyond an anthropocentric worldview, transcending the interpretation that human beings are the exclusively subjects of dignity, rights, needs, and speech capability. It is necessary to dilate horizons towards non-human entities and the natural spaces we inhabit and with whom we are deeply connected. This dilation should stimulate justice experiences that integrate building peace, sustainability, and good living, beyond ideas such as unlimited economic growth and even sustainable development. To this end, a restorative conception of justice implies an expanded understanding of justice that faces structural, cultural, institutional, and historical violence, as well as deals with intergenerational responsibility that integrate the present generations to those of the past in order to build the desired future for the generations to come.
Now We Are Six: The Classic Edition (Winnie the Pooh)
by A. A. MilneA fully revitalized edition of the 1927 classic book of poetry by A.A. Milne, featuring full-color versions of the original illustrations by E. H. Shepherd. A great gift for children and readers of any age! A.A. Milne's bestselling classic, Winnie the Pooh, has enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heartwarming adventures that follow the famously friendly and lovable teddy bear. Now We Are Six is the original 1927 classic collection of poems by A. A. Milne, eleven of which feature everyone's favorite characters from the hundred-acre wood. This stunning edition includes all of the original illustrations fully colorized by Diego Jourdan Pereira, which bring new life to these time-honored and beloved verses. With playful rhymes and lighthearted humor, this beautiful book is great for bedtime or any time, and is the perfect addition to any bookshelf for readers both young and old.
GRE All the Quant (Manhattan Prep GRE Prep)
by Manhattan PrepManhattan Prep&’s GRE All the Verbal is written, reviewed, and revised by our 99th-percentile scoring GRE instructors—we know how to earn a great score and we know how to teach you to do the same. Comprehensive Content: In-depth lessons covering facts, rules, and strategies for all Verbal question types. Ample Practice: Includes practice problems for every question type with detailed answer explanations. Vocabulary Building: Focuses on organic vocabulary acquisition applicable beyond the GRE. Sentence Deconstruction: Develop skills to analyze complex sentences for Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence, and Reading Comprehension problems. Reading Comprehension Mastery: Learn to interpret meaning in complex passages and multi-sentence blocks of text. Question Awareness: Identify and avoid common traps on the Verbal section. Essay Preparation: Guidance and strategies for tackling the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) essay. Expert Instruction: All materials created by 99th-percentile GRE instructors.
GRE All the Verbal (Manhattan Prep GRE Prep)
by Manhattan PrepWritten by our 99th percentile GRE instructors, Manhattan Prep's GRE All the Verbal features in-depth lessons covering the facts, rules, and strategies for every question type on the Verbal section of the GRE.Note: We&’ve got you covered for the updated GRE! When you create an account on our platform, you will gain access to digital supplements for the parts of the exam that have recently changed—and we&’ll continuously update your digital materials for any future changes. (We&’ll also tell you which parts of the printed books you can ignore!) This edition of GRE All the Verbal has been reorganized to start from the basics—words, in this case—and build to more complex sentences, paragraphs, and passages. You&’ll learn how to build your vocabulary in an organic way that allows you to use these words in grad school and at work, not just to regurgitate the words for the test. You&’ll also learn how to deconstruct complex sentences, a skill crucial not just for Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence (aka vocabulary) problems, but also for Reading Comprehension passages. And finally, you&’ll learn how to parse complicated meaning across multi-sentence blocks of text, a skill you&’ll need for Reading Comprehension and for multi-blank Text Completions. You&’ll also learn how to spot and avoid common traps and you&’ll have plenty of practice problems with detailed answer explanations, all of which have been constructed by our 99th percentile GRE instructors. Finally, you&’ll learn how to use all of these skills to tackle the AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) portion of the exam, also known as the essays
Life Without Diabetes: The Cookbook
by Emma Porter85 simple and delicious recipes for reversing type 2 diabetes based on the 3-step plan by Professor Roy Taylor. Bestselling author Emma Porter has teamed up with world-renowned diabetes expert Professor Roy Taylor to create meals that balance health needs with varied, enjoyable recipes to enable you to lose weight, reverse your type 2 diabetes and stay diabetes-free for life. Recipes include a broad range of satisfying dishes from high-protein shakes and soups to 800-calorie plates that follow Professor Roy Taylor's globally successful 3-step plan. This is the perfect go-to cookbook for anyone looking to actively manage blood sugars, whether you have type 2 diabetes, are pre-diabetic or simply want to follow a lower-carb diet. With menu plans and expert motivational advice, it includes everything you need to take back control of your health.
Quietly Wild: Poems, Photographs, and Rituals to Mark the Seasons
by Alix KlingenbergThis transcendent poetry collection celebrates the intricate dance between nature&’s changing seasons and the human spirit, guiding you through the seasons of your own life.Featuring inspirational poetry, gorgeous photography, and earth-centered rituals, Quietly Wild is a yearly guide to flowing with nature&’s cycles and rhythms. Poet Alix Klingenberg combines her inspirational verse and evocative photographs with suggestions for thoughtful seasonal practices and rituals, inviting you to embrace nature&’s cycles with reverence and joy. In every lyrical poem, Klingenberg captures the distinctive essence of a new season, holiday, or celebration, highlighting the connections between the changing landscape and our inner lives. When you connect with the earth through trees and wild wanderings, by planting seeds or putting your feet in the ocean, you connect with the infinite parts of yourself, the parts you cannot lose. 100+ INSPIRATIONAL POEMS: More than 100 thought-provoking poems reflect what it means to be spiritually grounded in your natural environment and how to connect to your own internal rhythms to prevent burnout and promote self-love. A POEM FOR EVERY OCCASION: From holidays, births, graduations, seasonal changes, engagements, and weddings to divorce, death, and loss, Quietly Wild gently ushers you through all the significant events throughout your year. ACCESSIBLE AND INVITING: Touching on universal themes and feelings, the soulful poems in Quietly Wild will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. RITUAL AS SELF-CARE: Klingenberg encourages you to understand and embrace your internal seasons in order to create your own unique rhythm for the year, helping you develop family rituals and seasonal practices to mark special occasions and celebrate the beauty of the natural world.
The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself
by Terry Hargrave Ron L Deal Nan Deal Sharon HargraveBacked by neuroscience and biblical principles, this book delivers a trauma-informed therapeutic model for healthy couples who want a stronger connection and offers deep transformation for couples in troubled relationships so they can stop painful patterns.When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage was nearly shattered by their destructive cycles. At wits' end, they sought the help of pioneering therapists Dr. Terry Hargrave and Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, whose transformational Restoration Therapy has helped millions through the practice of emotional mindfulness. Now, the Deals and Hargraves introduce readers to this proven method that challenges popular beliefs about how relationships work. They show readers how to better understand themselves in times of emotional distress, so that they can self-regulate. Christian readers will especially appreciate the balance of scientifically proven methods along with Scripturally sound teaching, resulting in more loving, faithful marital relationships.
Blindside (A Michael Bennett Thriller #12)
by James Patterson James O. BornWhen New York City's Mayor is desperate to find his missing daughter, Detective Michael Bennett steps in to help the Mayor and strike a deal to save his son in prison.Bennett and the mayor have always had a tense relationship, but now the mayor sees in Bennett a discreet investigator with family worries of his own. Just one father helping another.The detective leaps into the case and sources lead him to a homicide in the Bronx. The victim has ties to a sophisticated hacking operation—and also to the mayor's missing daughter, Natalie, a twenty-one-year-old computer prodigy. The murder is part of a serial killing spree, one with national security implications. And suddenly Bennett is at the center of a dangerous triangle anchored by NYPD, FBI, and a transnational criminal organization.Michael Bennett has always been an honorable man, but sometimes—when the lives of innocents are at stake—honor has to take a back seat. Survival comes first.
The Rise and Rise of Chappell Roan: The Stories Behind the Songs, Tours, and Birth of an Icon
by Hamza Jahanzeb Katherine St. AsaphFilled with lush photography and behind-the-scenes detail on Chappell Roan&’s entire career from a small-town singer to queer icon and music superstar, this is the definitive look at an era-defining artist. Uncover the untold full story behind the songs, looks, and noteworthy live performances by Chappell Roan in this definitive guide. Covering everything from her raw demos to her dazzling recent albums and featuring exclusive insight into her debut Midwest Princess tour, this book offers an in-depth exploration of Chappell Roan&’s artistic evolution over the past ten years. Complete with stunning images of her outfits, instruments, and mementos, the book delves into the origins, inspiration, and production of Chappell Roan&’s iconic look and sound. For fans and music enthusiasts alike, this is a comprehensive and inspiring portrait of an artist who fearlessly pushes boundaries and continues to shape the future of pop music.
Thick as Thieves
by Sandra BrownIn this tantalizing thriller from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a woman uncovers lifelong secrets as she searches for the truth behind her father's involvement in a heist gone wrong.Twenty years ago in the dead of night, four seemingly random individuals pulled the ultimate heist and almost walked away with half a million dollars. But by daybreak, their plan had been shot to hell. One of them was in the hospital. One was in jail. One was dead. And one got away with it.Arden Maxwell, the daughter of the man who disappeared all those years ago—presumably with the money, after murdering his accomplice—has never reconciled with her father's abandonment of her and her sister. After countless personal setbacks she decides to return to her family home near mysterious Caddo Lake, and finally get answers to the many questions that torment her. Little does she know, two of her father's co-conspirators—a war hero and a corrupt district attorney—are watching her every move.Ledge Burnet, a rebellious teen at the time of the heist, evaded his jail sentence by enlisting in the army. Now he's back in town to care for his ailing father—and to keep his eye on the county's corrupt district attorney, whom he suspects was the real murderer. Although the two are bound to silence because of the crime they committed together, each has spent years waiting and hoping that the other will make a fatal misstep. But the arrival of their elusive accomplice's daughter, Arden, who may know more about the missing money than she's telling, sets them both on red alert. She ignites Ledge's determination to expose the D.A.'s treachery . . . and sparks a desire he wishes to deny.
The Book of Guilt: A novel
by Catherine ChidgeyIn an alternate world where nobody won WWII, three brothers are the only boys left in an orphanage whose dark secret is the reason for their existence—and the key to their survival—from the acclaimed author of Pet. "[Q]uietly devastating, fiercely intelligent and unforgettable." —The Irish TimesAfter a very different outcome to WWII than the one history recorded, 1979 England is a country ruled by a government whose aims have sinister underpinnings and alliances. In the Hampshire countryside, 13-year-old triplets Vincent, Lawrence and William are the last remaining residents at the Captain Scott Home for Boys, where every day they must take medicine to protect themselves from a mysterious illness to which many of their friends have succumbed. The lucky ones who recover are allowed to move to Margate, a seaside resort of mythical proportions. In nearby Exeter, 13-year-old Nancy lives a secluded life with her parents, who dote on her but never let her leave the house. As the triplets&’ lives begin to intersect with Nancy&’s, bringing to light a horrifying truth about their origins and their likely fate, the children must unite to escape – and survive.
Love At First Fright: A Novel
by Nadia El-FassiIn this paranormal spicy age-gap romance, a successful author—whose novel is being adapted into a movie—clashes with the actor cast as the male lead, all in a cozy mansion filled with friendly ghosts, from the author of Best Hex Ever.&“Addicting and adorable, sweet and sexy, Love at First Fright is a delicious treat!&”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopRosemary Shaw&’s ability to see the dead has never scared her. In fact, it&’s secretly inspired most of her horror novels. Now at twenty-nine, Rosemary is an acclaimed author, and her most successful book is about to be a blockbuster movie. The film set is in a beautiful manor house in the English countryside, and it&’s no surprise there are ghosts hanging around. But ghosts are something Rosemary can handle; she&’s not so sure how to deal with her infuriatingly handsome leading man, who is all wrong for the role.Ellis Finch is a longtime Hollywood heartthrob with a secret of his own. He&’s tired of playing the action movie hero and would much rather be gardening with his sweet dog, Fig. Frankly, he&’s getting too old to maintain the industry&’s standards of what a man should look like. Starring in a historical horror movie will be perfect for his new image, until he finds out that the author tried to get him kicked off the project, but Ellis won&’t go down without a fight.Amidst filming the movie and the chemistry-filled feuding between Rosemary and Ellis, Hallowvale manor comes alive, literally. Trying to balance the mayhem of her writing deadlines, an adorable ghostly dog, and a pair of Regency-era women who are definitely nothing more than friends, Rosemary is at risk of telling Ellis her secret, or worse—falling for him.
Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love: A Cookbook
by Samin NosratFrom the bestselling author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat—and one of America&’s most beloved chefs and teachers—125 meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nourishing recipes that bring joy and a sense of communionWith all the generosity of spirit that has endeared her to millions of fans, Samin Nosrat offers more than 125 of her favorite recipes—simply put, the things she most loves to cook for herself and for friends—and infuses them with all the beauty and care you would expect from the person Alice Waters called &“America&’s next great cooking teacher.&” As Samin says, "Recipes, like rituals, endure because they&’re passed down to us—whether by ancestors, neighbors, friends, strangers on the internet, or me to you. A written recipe is just a shimmering decoy for the true inheritance: the thread of connection that cooking it will unspool." Good Things is an essential, joyful guide to cooking and living, whether you&’re looking for a comforting tomato soup to console a struggling friend, seeking a deeper sense of connection in your life, or hosting a dinner for ten in your too-small dining room. Here you&’ll find go-to recipes for ricotta custard pancakes, a showstopping roast chicken burnished with saffron, a crunchy, tingly Calabrian chili crisp, super-chewy sky-high focaccia, and a decades-in-the-making, childhood-evoking yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Along the way, you&’ll also find plenty of tips, techniques, and lessons, from how to buy olive oil (check the harvest date) to when to splurge (salad dressing is where you want to use your best ingredients) to the best uses for your pressure cooker (chicken stock and dulce de leche, naturally).Good Things captures, with Samin&’s trademark blend of warmth, creativity, and precision, what has made cooking such an important source of delight and comfort in her life.
5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids: Fun Story Starters and Questions to Unleash Your Creativity
by Chevahn BrownThe ultimate guide to sparking your child&’s imagination and honing their creative writing skills, five minutes at a time!Is your child full of creativity but intimidated by the blank page? Do they need a little encouragement to dive into storytelling? With more than 150 writing prompts spanning five exciting genres—fiction, mystery, memoir, fantasy, and sci-fi—5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids is perfect for readers ages 8–12 to explore the world of words through their own imagination. What kids will love about this book: Creative and engaging prompts: From fantastical quests to robot pets, each prompt invites new ideas and boundless creativity, exploring the realms of fantasy, mystery, autobiography, and more! Prompt &“twists&” challenge young writers to take their story further or view them from a new angle.Skill-building tips: Easy-to-follow content on character, setting, and other storytelling elements will help your child craft memorable narratives.Fun five-minute challenge: With no pressure to write beyond five minutes (though many kids will write for longer!), this book is an ideal gift for children with shorter attention spans, offering them an engaging activity that encourages creativity away from screens.Whether used at home or in school, 5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids is sure to be a source of fun and inspiration for your future famous author. Ready, set, write!
Pitch Craft: The Writer's Guide to Getting Agented, Published, and Paid
by Laura GoodeAn award-winning author and Stanford writing instructor demystifies the business of writing with this practical, procedural guide to creating successful pitches, impressing editors and agents, negotiating compensation, and more.Published multi-genre writer Laura Goode had an epiphany after finishing her MFA and building a freelancing career: Nobody is teaching writers how to wield their persuasive storytelling abilities to make money from their writing. So she decided to write the business-of-writing handbook she needed most.Pitch Craft draws on Goode&’s experience as a novelist, poet, essayist, filmmaker, and creator of a pitching and publishing course to uncover what nobody else will tell you about the business strategy that creates a writing career. With unapologetic honesty earned from years of navigating the publishing world, each chapter in this valuable insider's guide close-reads a distinct element of putting your work out into the world, such as:• Constructing effective author bios and websites• Leveraging your social media platform• Developing a reliable template for pitches and queries• Cultivating relationships with publishing gatekeepers • Strengthening your self-advocacy skillsPitch Craft is for writers in all genres and of all experience levels, whether you're just getting started, are considering applying to a graduate program, or have been in the trenches for decades. After reading and completing the assignments in Pitch Craft, you'll hold a finished pitch in hand and the knowledge and skills to navigate your dream literary career.
Dyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child: Parenting Essentials, Tips, and Strategies to Help Your Child
by Rebecca Bush CALT, LDTDyslexia and Your Newly Diagnosed Child gives caregivers the practical guidance, tools, and knowledge they need to support the newly diagnosed 6- to 9-year-old in their lives.While caregivers may feel a sense of relief when their child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, now knowing why reading was such a struggle, they also face a lot of uncertainties about the future. This book offers insights, strategies, and tips for caregivers to support their child&’s learning and immediately address reading and writing challenges, while also nurturing areas like working memory, listening skills, and friendships, all of which can be indirectly impacted by dyslexia.This guide delivers:AN ESSENTIAL PRIMER: Understand dyslexia with a clear and simple introduction—perfect for caregivers who are just beginning their journey and learning about dyslexia.POWERFUL KNOWLEDGE: Receive expert insights designed for caregivers new to dyslexia. Develop a deeper understanding of your child&’s needs and confidently interact with educators, therapists, administrators, and doctors.EVERYDAY GUIDANCE: Use practical strategies to foster your child&’s learning and strengths. Implement visual cues to help with sound blending, brainstorm and use secret hand signals when listening comprehension is overwhelming, turn daily tasks into games, encourage your child to take ownership and establish reading routines at home, and help them describe their dyslexia to self-advocate and seek assistance. Prepare them to learn and overcome challenges effectively.EASY-TO-NAVIGATE PAGES: Soak up information right away with spacious layouts, bulleted lists, and helpful labels for busy parents.SUPPORT TO GROW AND LEARN TOGETHER: Observe and track your child&’s progress with reflection questions—identify what works, what needs improvement, and where you might need additional support.With this book as a road map, caregivers can take the driver&’s seat and guide their child toward independence and confidence until they&’re ready to take over.
The Wasp Trap
by Mark Edwards&“So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.&” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author A dinner party in a beautiful Notting Hill townhouse turns into a sinister game, as six old friends are forced to spill their darkest secrets . . . or else.Six friends reunite in London to celebrate the life of their recently deceased ex-employer, a professor that brought them together in 1999 to help build a dating website based on psychological testing.But what is meant to be a night of bittersweet nostalgia soon becomes a twisted and deadly game when the old friends are given an ultimatum: reveal their darkest secrets to the group or pick each other off one-by-one.It soon becomes clear that their current predicament is related to their shared past. The love questionnaire they helped develop in 1999 for the dating site was also turned into a tool for weeding out psychopaths: The Wasp Trap. This and the other tragic events of that summer long ago may help reveal the truth behind a killer hiding in plain sight.Alternating between the past and present, The Wasp Trap is a stingingly sharp thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Riley Sager.
Hank Meets Frank
by Maudie Powell-TuckLovable antihero Hank the goose is back to in this hilarious friendship picture book for kids, just right for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.Cousin Frank is the perfect little angel...or so everyone thinks. But when he pulls a prank and Hank gets blamed, it's game on! Will the two EVER learn that it's more fun to play together?Hank the goose is back to match wits with Cousin Frank, who's as sweet as pie...or is he? Everyone encourages Hank to be on his best behavior, but when Frank sneakily pulls a prank and Hank gets blamed, it's game on! The two try to one-up each other, with hilarious consequences.Children will giggle at Hank and Frank's silly antics and will love watching their hilarious pranks unfold, while grown-ups will appreciate the themes of friendship and being considerate of others.
Enemy of the Sun: Poetry of Palestinian Resistance
by Naseer Aruri Edmund GhareebA collection of Palestinian poetry originally published in 1970 that resonates with liberation and civil rights struggles around the world.This updated edition for the current generation of activists features new poems translated by Edmund Ghareeb, an internationally recognized Lebanese American scholar, and a new foreword by Dr. Greg Thomas.In 1971, in the wake of George Jackson&’s killing by San Quentin prison guards, a poem entitled &“Enemy of the Sun&” was found among ninety-nine books in the revolutionary&’s cell. The handwritten poem came to be circulated in Black Panther newspapers under Jackson&’s name, assumed to be a vestige of his more than a decade long incarceration. But Jackson never wrote the poem; it was authored by the Palestinian poet Sameeh Al-Qassem and had been included in an anthology of the same title a year before Jackson&’s death.Originally published by Drum & Spear, the publishing arm of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Enemy of the Sun: Poetry of Palestinian Resistance links twelve poets working in a poetics of refusal and of hope. Bearing witness to decades of Zionist occupation, to a diaspora exiled in refugee camps and writers held captive in Israeli jails, the collection offers a means to an end: &“as poetry, yes it sings—as bullets on a mission; it calls for change.&” In each poem is a whole life—joy, love, beauty, rage, sorrow, suffering—and in each life is a record of resistance: the traces of a people who refuse to leave their homeland, who time and again alchemize grief into principled struggle. In the intertwined histories of this book, and in the unyielding political edge of the poems themselves, is a long story of solidarity between oppressed peoples: from Palestine to South Africa to Algeria to Vietnam to the United States.
Crochet Amigurumi for the Holidays: 20+ Festive Crochet Projects for Gifts, Decoration, and More
by Bianca SantosFrom penguins to polar bears, elves to o&’l Saint Nick, learn to crochet more than a dozen adorable amigurumi designs perfect for the holiday season!It&’s time to deck the halls – with Amigurumi! Crochet Amigurumi for the Holidays is chock full of the most festive designs for gifts, decoration, and more. Renowned crochet artist Bianca Santos has exploded the internet with her Funko Pop-inspired amigurumis, and now is taking that style to the holidays, with iconic figures from Santa and Mrs. Clause to snowmen, reindeer, and even elves. But the fun doesn&’t stop there! Crochet Amigurumi for the Holidays also includes fun and easy patterns for holiday decor, ornaments to hang on the tree, and even a present box, all created with Bianca&’s fresh and fun style. With 20+ projects for every skill level and holiday need, plus clear, concise patterns and gorgeous pictures, Crochet Amigurumi for the Holidays not only helps you make great gifts, it&’s the perfect gift for your favorite crafter! &’TIS THE SEASON: Crochet Amigurumi for the Holidays features more than 20 festive designs, perfect for the holiday season. FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: Start with easy-to-learn patterns and work your way up to more intricate designs. INSPIRING IMAGES: Each pattern is accompanied by photos of the finished project as well as step-by-step visual aids for anything unique to the pattern.
Forbidden Desire: How the British Stole India's Queer Pasts and Queer Futures
by Sindhu RajasekaranBefore the British colonised the Indian subcontinent, it was largely protofeminist and queer.People from across the socio-economic spectrum explored and expressed their gender and sexuality in myriad ways. But to prudish Victorian eyes, this was scandalous. The Empire consistently curtailed Indian (wo)mxn&’s sexual agency and the freedoms of sexual minorities. All desire outside the heteronormative was marked as aberrant and sexually unchaste.Colonial authorities passed a posy of laws to criminalise sexually agentive (wo)mxn and queer folks. From nautch dancers to courtesans, effeminate mxn, masculine womxn, trans and queer persons, even ascetic renunciants were classified as &‘sexual deviants&’. Old prejudices were mapped onto new ones. Colonial India, in effect, amalgamated ancient and medieval fundamentalist codes of heteronormativity with Victorian attitudes towards sex.Drawing from a wide range of disciplines including feminist historiography, anthropology, histories of sexuality, South Asian queer theory, decolonial and subaltern studies, the history of medicine, legislative history, and informed by the author&’s primary archival research, Forbidden Desire aims to undo the deleterious effects of British colonialism on India's rich queer past.
Hekate: The new immersive, electrifying Greek retelling from bestselling poet Nikita Gill
by Nikita Gill&‘Atmospheric, engrossing, beautiful and sad, one of those books you find yourself wanting to be back inside when you&’ve had to put it down' NATALIE HAYNES, author of A Thousand Ships and Stone Blind &‘A vivid and imaginatively wrought divine world that is monstrous, magical and beautiful&’ JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Hera and Ariadne&‘Wholly original, incandescent... This poem is pure magic&’ ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy&‘A powerful reflection on magic, power, family and the consequences of war. I absolutely loved it&’ COSTANZA CASATI, bestselling author of ClytemnestraA propulsive, electrifying and enraging retelling in verse of the life of Greek goddess Hekate, child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft and necromancy, by internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill.Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known safety. After her parents find themselves on the losing side of the war between the ruling Titans and the new Olympian Gods, Hekate is taken by her mother Asteria to the Underworld, where Styx and Hades agree to raise her. Meanwhile, Asteria is pursued across the world by Zeus and Poseidon and, to escape their clutches, transforms herself into an island in a stormy sea.Orphaned and alone, Hekate grows up amongst the horrors and beauties of the Underworld, desperate to find her divine purpose and a sense of belonging in the land of the dead. When she finally uncovers her powers and ascends to Goddess status, she realises that even the most powerful Olympians are terrified of her. But when immortal war breaks out again, threatening to destroy everything from Mount Olympus to the Underworld itself, the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy is the only one who can bring the deadly conflict to an end...
Hopelessly Teavoted: A Novel
by Audrey Goldberg RuoffAfter the deaths of his parents, a witch returns to his spooky family manor and joins forces with his former crush when his parents&’ spirits warn them of a sinister threat in this witty and lyrically unique rom-com in the vein of The Crescent Moon Tearoom and The Ex Hex.Azrael Ashmedai Hart must be cursed. He&’s a witch twice named for the devil. He&’s making his way back to his family manor in Hallowcross after a failed screenwriting career. He&’s adopted a cat he&’s allergic to, and if all of that is not enough, he&’s also forced to come face-to-face with his childhood best friend and former crush. Victoria Starnberger, the bubbly girl-next-door Az lost touch with after an awkward incident in college, has just been disowned by her parents for quitting business school and buying Azrael&’s late parents&’ Hopelessly Teavoted tea shop against their wishes. Being cut off financially is one thing. But, now Vickie also owes a lesser devil for the souls her parents promised him in exchange for her gift to summon the dead by touching something they treasured in life, destroying the object in the process. When spirits all over town, including Az&’s parents, keeping warning her about a sinister threat, Vickie and Az are forced to combine their powers to save the Hallowcross. But to do so, they must prevent her magic from immolating him after Vickie&’s devil places a curse on them to keep them from touching until she repays her debt. As they race against the clock to find clever ways around their curse, they find it increasingly harder to deny that they&’ve been hopelessly devoted to each other all along.
The Endurance Artist: Lazarus Lake, the Barkley & a Race with No End
by Jared BeasleyA rare look into an enigmatic accountant from Tennessee&’s backwoods who morphs into Lazarus Lake, the world&’s most notorious race maker.The Endurance Artist is an all-access pass to the world&’s most extreme races and the mastermind behind them, where we witness firsthand the gears, the machinations, the egos, the surprising humanity. The most grueling and ingenious races in the world are the creation of Gary Cantrell, better known by the nom de guerre Lazarus Lake. He has been described as a &“hillbilly genius&” and the &“Leonardo di Vinci of pain.&” His Barkley Marathons is known as the most difficult ultramarathon ever devised, a fight club in the wilderness run in secret. With books hidden in the woods, condolence letters, a cigarette-start, and elevation gain that amounts to summiting Mount Everest twice, it defies convention. Big&’s Backyard Ultra pushes human beings to their absolute limit on a four-mile loop that is run every hour, starting on the hour until there is just one runner standing—most recently, a high school teacher who ran 450 miles without sleep. Author Jared Beasley ferrets his way into the world of a recluse hell-bent on rewriting the rules to reveal a life reimagined and failure reinvented. Laz calls into question our obsession with winning and fairness, success and failure, and whether these ideas handicap potential.
The Wasp Trap: A Novel
by Mark Edwards&“So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.&” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author A dinner party in a beautiful Notting Hill townhouse turns into a sinister game as six old friends are forced to spill their darkest secrets…or else.Six friends reunite in London to celebrate the life of their recently deceased ex-employer, a professor that brought them together in 1999 to help build a dating website based on psychological testing. But what is meant to be a night of bittersweet nostalgia soon becomes a twisted and deadly game. The old friends are given an ultimatum: reveal their darkest secrets to the group or pick each other off one-by-one. It soon becomes clear that their current predicament is related to their shared past. The love questionnaire they helped develop in 1999 for the dating site was also turned into a tool for weeding out psychopaths: The Wasp Trap. This experiment and the other tragic events of that summer long ago may help reveal the truth behind a killer hiding in plain sight. Alternating between the past and present with a colorful ensemble of characters, The Wasp Trap is a fast-paced and twisty thrill ride that is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Alice Feeney.