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L.O.L.: G.O.A.T. Laughs Out Loud
by Kate Temple Jol TempleThe laugh-out-loud sequel to G.O.A.T. asks the important question -- what will make you laugh out loud?Goat loves to laugh out loud, but his best friend Duck is not impressed. Can they make up a joke that makes them both laugh out loud?This hilarious picture book introduces kids to funny acronyms and fun wordplay while trying to make readers laugh out loud!L.O.L. is the second book in a funny new picture book series by award-winning Australian authors Kate and Jol Temple! Illustrator Rebel Challenger's vibrant art is sure to be an instant kid-favorite.Fans of Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn will love the latest adventure from these silly animal friends!
Shadow Warrior (Spider-Man: Original Manga)
by Shogo AokiA cool new manga format for Spider-Man, one of the most iconic characters of all time! A reimagined Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Gwen Stacy travel to feudal Japan to take on the Kingpin in this original manga from Japanese writer/illustrator Shogo Aoki!Travel to a parallel universe where the shogunate still rules Japan and the evil Kingpin, Wilson Fisk has fled America to establish himself as Governor of Edo. Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Ghost-Spider are hot on his trail. But the Kingpin has a trick up his sleeve: He's brought an alien parasite capable of granting extraordinary powers. When a young man named Hyo accidentally bonds with the symbiote and seemingly transforms into the infamous Venom, things go from bad to worse! This new book is perfect for manga and super-hero fans alike!
Peppa Pig: Our New Baby Sister
by Cala SpinnerPig changes are coming in this sweet storybook!It's almost time for Peppa and George to meet their new sibling! What will the baby's name be? What will they like to do? Learn all about the new baby with Peppa and George!
Brief Dynamic Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy Series®)
by Hanna LevensonA comprehensively revised edition of this essential guide to brief dynamic therapy, an integrative, culturally-sensitive, time-efficient model of psychotherapy. In this third edition, Hannah Levenson provides the history and theoretical basis of time-limited dynamic psychotherapy (TLDP). In the years since the earlier editions, new research findings, including process-outcome studies, have affirmed the effectiveness of this treatment, while also detailing the process by which alliance ruptures are repaired in TLDP. New clinical research also helps illuminate the &“reconsolidation process" in which sudden, dramatic change happens in brief dynamic therapy. TLDP is an integrative approach that uses techniques from attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, affective-experiential learning, and systems orientations to help clients with long-standing, dysfunctional ways of relating to others. The author explores this integrative, culturally-sensitive approach, its theory, history, the therapy process, primary change mechanisms, empirical basis, and future developments.
The Academy: A Novel
by Elin Hilderbrand Shelby CunninghamFrom #1 bestselling author of The Perfect Couple Elin Hilderbrand, and her daughter, Shelby Cunningham: the irresistible, deliciously scandalous story of one drama-filled year at a New England boarding school. It&’s move-in day at Tiffin Academy and amidst the happy chaos of friends reuniting, selfies uploading, and cars unloading, shocking news arrives: America Today just ranked Tiffin the number two boarding school in the country. It&’s a seventeen-spot jump – was there a typo? The dorms need to be renovated, their sports teams always come in last place, and let&’s just say Tiffin students are known for being more social than academic. On the other hand, the campus is exquisite, class sizes are small, and the dining hall is run by an acclaimed New York chef. And they do have fun—lots of parties and school dances, and a piano man plays in the student lounge every Monday night. But just as the rarefied air of Tiffin is suffused with self-congratulation, the wheels begin to turn – and then they fall off the bus. One by one, scandalous blind items begin to appear on phones across Tiffin&’s campus, thanks to a new app called ZipZap, and nobody is safe. From Davi Banerjee, international influencer and resident queen bee, to Simone Bergeron, the new and surprisingly young history teacher, to Charley Hicks, a transfer student who seems determined not to fit in, to Cordelia Spooner, Admissions Director with a somewhat idiosyncratic methodology – everyone has something to hide. As if high school wasn&’t dramatic enough...As the year unfolds, bonds are forged and broken, secrets are shared and exposed, and the lives of Tiffin&’s students and staff are changed forever. The Academy is Elin Hilderbrand&’s fresh, buzzy take on boarding school life, and a thrilling new direction from one of America&’s most satisfying and popular storytellers.
Love and Video Games
by Zachary SergiReady Player One meets Heartstopper in this &“fun, fast, and fabulous read&” (M. K. England) as a myth-loving video game player competing in a tournament with his gamer friends and handsome crush discovers there isn't a cheat code to life—or love. In the real world, Keegan Thomas is a gay, eighteen-year-old mythology nerd with undiagnosed chronic pain. But in the myth-inspired, online video game world of Pantheonic, he is the glorious and powerful K.Odyssia, slaying legions of enemies and completing quests for honor and glory along with his team, the Epic Hearts. Despite his closeness to his gamer friends--and the secret crush he has on his teammate, Alix--no one knows that he is struggling with the sudden onset of chronic pain in his lower back and fears it will hinder his ability to move to NYU in the fall. When a quest in Pantheonic turns out to be a secret invitation to an in-person tournament in New York City, Keegan has to battle his fears of concealing and managing his pain so that his team can attend this once-in-a-lifetime event. Competing against six other teams, members of the Epic Hearts must work together to outwit and outplay the others to win the tournament and the hefty cash prize. But can Keegan as K.Odyssia be one of the heroes that Pantheonic needs while he's laser-focused on his own epic battle? Will he be able to level up his relationship with Alix and lead his team to victory? It's time for the games to begin!
Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life
by Danny RenschIn this &“heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent&” (Jeannette Walls) memoir, International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch describes his upbringing in an abusive cult – and how chess ended up saving his life Born into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical abuse, and neglect, he persevered. An international chess master and world-class commentator, Rensch&’s remarkable journey led him to being the face of Chess.com, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the world. With unflinching honesty, Rensch recounts his life, starting from the moment he discovered chess in the summer of 1995, all the way up to being at the center of the most explosive cheating scandal in chess history. He chronicles the traumas of being &“special&” in a cult that forced separation from his mother. Mentored by an alcoholic, Russian chess master, he found solace alongside suffering in his obsession for an ancient game, and chess became his only escape. Rensch rose through the chess ranks until a medical emergency nearly took him out of the game forever. And it almost did, until Chess.com came along. Deeply heartfelt, keenly reflective, and haunting, Dark Squares is the never-before-told story of Danny Rensch&’s resilience, survival, and his enduring love for the game that saved him.
Knitting Cowlettes: Clever Techniques for Making Custom Mini-Cowls to Elevate Any Outfit
by Safiyyah TalleyA popular knitwear designer shows you how to knit a cowlette using a foolproof formula—accessible to all skill levels. Whether you're looking for warmth on a winter day or an elegant and airy accent for a summer evening outfit, there&’s a cowlette for that! In Knitting Cowlettes, designer Safiyyah Talley celebrates the accessory that combines the beauty and drape of a shawl with the easy wearability of a cowl (no knotting or pinning required). Talley introduces knitters to the cowlette&’s unique construction—which begins with traditional shawl shaping before being joined in the round—as a gateway to her 23 unique patterns and showcases the cowlette&’s endless versatility with a wide range of sizes and styles. If you're a more adventurous knitter, Talley provides a foolproof template for creating your own gorgeous cowlettes, walking you through the entire decision-making process, from yarn choice and setup to sizing, shaping, and finishing. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Mastery: Why Deeper Learning Is Essential in an Age of Distraction
by Tony Wagner Ulrik Juul Christensen&“If you&’ve ever wondered why our education system feels stuck in the past, this book delivers both a powerful critique and a bold vision for the future.&” —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Drive How much information is forgotten almost immediately after it is taught? How many students graduate from high school unprepared for careers where lifelong learning is essential to succeed? These problems stem from an educational system that uses time spent in a classroom and the results of standardized, multiple-choice tests as proxies for actual understanding. Educators Tony Wagner and Ulrik Juul Christensen call for a radical new system of learning, where students progress individually when they demonstrate that they can use what they have learned—no matter how long it takes to get there. This is called mastery learning, and it is the future of education. This book shows how mastery learning is already being put to use in the United States and around the world, from kindergarten to college and in the workplace. Through conversations with teachers, students, parents, policymakers, and employers, Wagner and Christensen show how mastery improves motivation and prepares students for productive work, an engaged civic life, and personal growth and well-being. They also outline the challenges of adopting mastery learning and how to overcome them. Mastery is an urgent call to action to transform education for all.
An Introvert's Guide to Life and Love
by Lauren AppelbaumInheriting a seaside cottage comes with strings attached in this touching romance where an introverted remote worker must leave her city apartment and learn to connect with others—and find love—in real life. Mallory Rosen loves working from home—minimum contact with others suits her just fine. Nothing could make her leave her comfortable Seattle apartment. Until she inherits her late grandmother&’s seaside cottage . . . with strings attached: Take care of your grandfather. Fine. She can quickly check on Gramps, rent out the cottage, and return to her life. Yet when she arrives at the independent living community, the WiFi keeps dropping, Gramps interrupts her meetings, and the cottage needs renovating—according to the handsome, extroverted property manager. So much for grand plans. Soon Mal finds herself caught up in senior citizen aerobics, new friendships, nightly chats with Gramps—and in the sparks flying with her charming property manager. Then, just when her new life and chance at love feel worth leaving her safety net behind, she gets the worst notice ever: All employees must return to the office.
The Menopause Moment: Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity
by Kelly Casperson M.D.What if everything you've been told about midlife and menopause is wrong?For too long, women have been fed fear and confusion about hormones, aging, and what it means to navigate midlife. The result is a generation of women left guessing about their own bodies, misinformed by outdated science, and held back by myths that serve no one.This book is not here to tell you what to do; it's here to give you the knowledge to decide for yourself because women like you are smart. You'll learn the truth about what happens to your body in midlife, how hormones actually work (without the hype or fearmongering), and evidence-based strategies to feel your best and the power to live life on your terms - in health and with science-backed strategies for your longevity. Midlife isn't an ending. It's an evolution. And when you understand what's happening in your body, you can step into this next chapter with confidence, clarity, and power.Are you ready to take back the narrative?
Moon Greek Islands & Athens: Best Beaches, Ancient Sites, Local Flavors (Moon Europe Travel Guide)
by Moon Travel Guides Sarah SouliFrom hiking through wild forests to exploring Greek history, Athens local Sarah Souli guides travelers on an unforgettable Mediterranean escape in Moon Greek Islands & Athens. Inside you&’ll find:Choose the right islands for you and follow strategic itineraries for your interests, whether you want to lounge on the best beaches, linger in ancient villages, explore the outdoors, or island-hop for a little taste of everything Focused coverage of Athens and 15 Greek islands, including Santorini, Mykonos, Karpathos, Corfu, Lefkada, and more Unique experiences and must-see highlights: Marvel at Oia's picturesque blue and white architecture or take a boat to the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Soak in therapeutic hot springs, hike through lush forests to waterfalls in Samothrace, or hop aboard a boat and discover hidden coves and beaches. Learn about local folklore in Olympos, explore Athens' contemporary galleries and ancient ruins, and savor authentic Greek cuisine, from roasted lamb and olives to dakos and fiery shots of ouzo Insight from Athens local Sarah Souli on how to experience Greece like an insider, support local businesses, and avoid crowds Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of Greece and each individual island In-depth coverage of: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Folegandros, Milos, Naxos, Anafi, Karpathos, Samothrace, Ikaria, Lesvos, Alonnisos, Skyros, Corfu, Lefkada, and Crete With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Athens and the Greek islands. Exploring beyond the islands? Check out Moon Best of Greece.About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol (Rick Steves Travel Guide)
by Rick StevesMarvel at elegant architecture, explore stunning Alpine countryside, and get to know a unique culture with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Vienna, Salzburg and Tirol Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Mozart's house, the Vienna State Opera, and stunning Hapsburg palaces to Hallstatt's eerie bone chapel and the oldest salt mine in the world How to connect with culture: Sip a beer brewed onsite by monks, savor a Sacher torte in a cozy café, or catch a concert at a historic classical music venue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of wine Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed maps and directions, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, a German phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 600 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Vienna, the Danube Valley, Bratislava, Slovakia, Salzburg and Berchtesgaden, Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut, Innsbruck, the Bavarian Alps, the Italian Dolomites, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Vienna, Salzburg & Tirol. Have a week or less to explore? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Vienna or Rick Steves Pocket Munich & Salzburg!
Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction
by Zelana MontminyA must-read action plan to reclaim your focus, direct your attention, and save your mind in an era of endless distraction. Our brains are wired for focus. We are designed for it, we crave it, and yet in our current age of overload, we often feel like our minds are bolting from one distraction to the next, with sustained focus always just out of reach. Finding Focus is an empowering guide to reclaiming your most precious resource: your attention. Leading behavioral scientist Dr. Zelana Montminy unveils the science behind focus and distraction, revealing how our hyperconnected reality and the endless flux between digital and physical life fragments our thoughts and diminishes our well-being. Finding Focus equips you with powerful strategies to: · Silence the noise · Rewire your brain · Unleash your potential · Rediscover yourself If we can control our attention and be present, if we choose when and how we engage, we have a greater sense of wellbeing, deeper fulfillment, and a clear purpose. Finding Focus invites you to ask the question &“Where do I want to direct my focus today?&” It is a call to arms for anyone yearning to break free from the grip of distraction and live a life brimming with purpose and connection.
The Little Book of Magick: An Introduction to Spells, Witchcraft and the Occult
by Summersdale PublishersUncover the world of magick with this bewitching beginner's guide for modern spell-castersMagick is an essential tool for spiritual growth, helping you to fulfil your ultimate destiny.From the magickal items you'll need to the rituals you can practise, this little book is an enchanting introduction to the occult. Learn about the beliefs, traditions and origins of magick as you embark on your journey to becoming a modern witch.Prepare yourself for a mystical journey of discovery with the help of this pocket guide. Inside, you will read about the foundations of magick, the essential spells and the variety of ways you can approach your craft, and learn to harness your power through practices such as palmistry, tarot and astrology.In this book you will discover:- All the tools you need to get started- The influence of the natural world, including the moon phases- The difference between black and white magick- The important signs and symbols and their interpretations- The magickal deities and festivities you can celebrate- How to unlock your inner magick and transform your life!
Poems & Prayers: Matthew McConaughey's brand new inspirational book
by Matthew McConaugheyFrom the Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights comes an inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of personal poetry and prayers about navigating the rodeo of life and chasing down the original dream, belief. My prayers are my poems are my prayers.I've always relied on logic to make sense of myself and the world.A prescriptionist at heart, I've always looked to reason to find the rhyme, the practical to get to the mystical, the choreography to find the dance, the proof to get to the truth, and reality to get to the dream.I've been finding that tougher to do lately. It's more than hard to know what to believe in; it's hard to believe.But I don't want to quit believing, and I don't want to stop believing in . . . humanity, you, myself, our potential.I think it's time for us to flip the script on what's historically been our means of making sense, and instead open our aperture to enchantment and look to faith, belief, and dreams for our reality.Let's sing more than we might make sense, believe in more than the world can conclude, get more impressed with the wow instead of the how, let inspiration interrupt our appointments, dream our way to reality, serve some soul food to our hungry heads, put proof on the shelf for a season, and rhyme our way to reason.Forget logic, certainty, owning, or making a start-up company of it; let's go beyond what we can merely imagine, and believe, in the poetry of life.
Falling: A must-read fake-dating college romance with a figure skater x ice hockey player, perfect for summer 2025 (North University)
by Janisha BoswellWelcome to North University!Wren Hackerly refuses to quit. Figure skating has always been her life, but after her ex humiliates her on the ice and her career hangs in the balance, she needs a comeback. With her college team's morale - and funding - crumbling, she has to find a way to keep people interested. Miles Davis is North University's golden boy, famed for his hockey skills and movie-star looks. But after a team tragedy, he's the only one still struggling to bounce back, making it hard to care about the sport that once defined him. When a bet-turned-date throws them together, they realise they might just be the perfect pair. A fake-dating pact could help Wren rebuild her reputation and Miles find his way back to the ice. But as Miles' kindness thaws Wren's frozen heart, and the line between real and fake begins to blur, will either of them admit to feelings that aren't just for show?Tropes:-Reverse grumpy x sunshine-Found family-Strangers > friends > lovers-He falls first -One bed Readers are FALLING hard for Wren and Miles...'I absolutely love this book...I love Miles and Wren's love story they're literally perfect for each other!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Falling made me stupidly happy, so if you are in the mood for a fake dating sports romance...don't look further: THIS IS IT!! ♡' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I love Janisha's writing so much. I was laughing, crying, swooning and smiling while reading 🥺 I'm so love with Miles and Wren🥺💗 My favourite hockey romance ever!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Falling dives into what it means to learn to trust yourself and others when it comes to love...Cannot wait to read more of the NU books in the future!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down! I loved the banter and the sweetness! Miles is the type of boyfriend I want!!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LOVE IT...I loved the plot twist and everything about it‼️' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'10/10 I'm in love with this book...it's perfect for a romantic' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dark Squares: A cult leader, a child prodigy and the chess revolution
by Danny RenschEducated meets The Queen's Gambit in this extraordinary memoir by International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch, who describes his upbringing in an abusive cult - and how chess ended up saving his lifeBorn into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical abuse, and neglect, he persevered. An international chess master and world-class commentator, Rensch's remarkable journey led him to being the face of Chess.com, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the world. With unflinching honesty, Rensch recounts his life, starting from the moment he discovered chess in the summer of 1995, all the way up to being at the center of the most explosive cheating scandal in chess history. He chronicles the traumas of being "special" in a cult that forced separation from his mother. Mentored by an alcoholic, Russian chess master, he found solace alongside suffering in his obsession for an ancient game, and chess became his only escape. Rensch rose through the chess ranks until a medical emergency nearly took him out of the game forever. And it almost did, until Chess.com came along. Deeply heartfelt, keenly reflective, and haunting, Dark Squares is the never-before-told story of Danny Rensch's resilience, survival, and his enduring love for the game that saved him.
Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction
by Dr Zelana Montminy'Finding Focus is an essential read for our distracted times' - Dr Mark Hyman'Filled with helpful applications and science-packed insights, this practical guide to improving our mental focus empowers us to create real changes in our daily lives that can improve our mental and physical health' - Dr Daniel J. SiegelOur brains are wired for focus. We are designed for it, we crave it, and yet in our current age of overload we too often feel like our minds are bolting from one distraction to the next, with sustained focus always just out of reach.Finding Focus is an empowering guide to reclaiming your most precious resource: your attention. Leading behavioural scientist Dr Zelana Montminy unveils the science behind focus and distraction, revealing how our hyperconnected reality and the endless flux between digital and physical life fragments our thoughts and diminishes our well-being.The good news? Your brain is more adaptable than you think. Finding Focus equips you with powerful strategies to:* Silence the noise: Learn to manage distractions and cultivate an environment that fosters deep concentration.* Rewire your brain: Discover the science of neuroplasticity and harness its power to train your brain for sustained focus.* Unleash your potential: Reclaim the ability to connect meaningfully, contribute authentically, and shape the life you desire.* Rediscover yourself: Fuel your curiosity, creativity, and capacity for joy.Focus is key to our ability to do good work, but it's connected to so much more than just efficiency or productivity. When our rest is punctured by email notifications we feel exhausted; when family time is disrupted by multitasking we seem disconnected from each other; when creative space is drained away by the lure of other priorities, we feel empty. But if we can control our attention and be present, if we choose when and how we engage, we have a greater sense of wellbeing, deeper fulfillment, and a clear purpose. Finding Focus invites you to ask the question 'Where do I want to direct my focus today?' and supports you on your journey to reclaiming your attention and curating the life you want to lead. It is a call to arms for anyone yearning to break free from the grip of distraction and live a life brimming with purpose and connection.
The Academy: the new page-turning novel from the author of The Perfect Couple
by Elin Hilderbrand Shelby CunninghamSecrets, rumours, and dangerous liaisons - at an elite New England boarding school, they come with the territory.It's move-in day at Tiffin Academy and amidst the happy chaos of friends reuniting, selfies uploading, and cars unloading, shocking news arrives: America Today just ranked Tiffin the number two boarding school in the country. It's a seventeen-spot jump - was there a typo? The dorms are dingy, the sports teams always come last and Tiffin students are known for being more social than academic. But the campus is exquisite, class sizes are small, and the dining hall is run by a New York chef. And they do have lots of fun . . .But as the rarefied air of Tiffin is suffused with self-congratulation, scandalous bulletins begin to appear on phones across campus, thanks to a new app called Zip Zap, and nobody is safe. From Davi Banerjee, queen bee and international influencer, to Simone Bergeron, the young new history teacher; to Charley Hicks, a transfer student who seems determined not to fit in, it seems everyone has something to hide.As the year unfolds, bonds are forged and broken, secrets are shared and exposed, and the lives of Tiffin's students and staff are changed forever.Elin Hilderbrand, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple, teams up with her daughter, Shelby Cunningham, to deliver a fresh and buzzy look behind ivy-covered walls.
The Menopause Moment: Mindset, Hormones and Science for Optimal Longevity
by Kelly Casperson M.D.What if everything you've been told about midlife and menopause is wrong?For too long, women have been fed fear and confusion about hormones, aging, and what it means to navigate midlife. The result is a generation of women left guessing about their own bodies, misinformed by outdated science, and held back by myths that serve no one.This book is not here to tell you what to do; it's here to give you the knowledge to decide for yourself because women like you are smart. You'll learn the truth about what happens to your body in midlife, how hormones actually work (without the hype or fearmongering), and evidence-based strategies to feel your best and the power to live life on your terms - in health and with science-backed strategies for your longevity. Midlife isn't an ending. It's an evolution. And when you understand what's happening in your body, you can step into this next chapter with confidence, clarity, and power.Are you ready to take back the narrative?
Fun at Parties: the perfect friends-to-lovers road trip romance for fans of Abby Jimenez and Jessica Joyce
by Jamie Harrow'Equal parts funny and emotional . . . a new favourite!' Catherine Walsh, author of Holiday Romance'I loved everything about Fun at Parties . . . Jamie Harrow has solidified herself as one of my favourite authors' Jessica Joyce, author of The Ex Vows Spin instructor Quinn Ray is sunshine personified, so when she has a mid-class meltdown after a bad break up, her boss orders her to take a few weeks off work. And with nothing else to lose, Quinn decides a quiet road trip through Americaʼs most tranquil scenery is exactly what she needs as she re-examines her life choices. But then Nate Reed, whoʼs barely spoken to Quinn since their friendship imploded two years ago, asks to hitch a ride. He needs to find their chaotically lovable pal, Logan, to discuss something important, and Quinn is happy to drop Nate off wherever he needs to be. The problem is, party boy Logan doesnʼt want to be found. And as Quinnʼs peaceful road trip becomes a tour of Americaʼs biggest party spots, she realizes Nate might just be the silver lining she never thought to look for.Readers LOVE Fun at Parties!'Absolutely gorgeous! A fun, light-hearted road trip that suddenly hits you deep in the heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you like authors like Abby Jimenez, Jessica Joyce and Emily Henry, I think that you would really enjoy Jamie Harrow's writing . . . This was an easy five stars for me and I can't wait for her next book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book truly felt like going on a very chaotic road trip with friends . . . I loved every second of it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fun, swoony, and unexpectedly heartfelt romance that left me grinning from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Nails that sweet spot between fun romance and authentic, real emotions . . . and the chemistry between Quinn and Nate? FIRE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985
by Angela Davis Sarah Lewis Margo Natalie Crawford Makeda Best Cheryl Finley Romi Crawford Audrey SandsFeaturing more than 100 artists, this landmark book charts the intricate connections between photography and the Black Arts Movement The Black Arts Movement brought together writers, filmmakers, and visual artists who were exploring ways of using art to advance civil rights and Black self-determination. This book examines the vital role of photography in the evolution of the Black Arts Movement, revealing how photographs operated across art, community building, journalism, and political messaging to contribute to the development of a distinctly Black art and culture. Works by Romare Bearden, Dawoud Bey, Kwame Brathwaite, Samuel Fosso, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Gordon Parks, Juan Sánchez, Robert A. Sengstacke, Lorna Simpson, Ming Smith, and Carrie Mae Weems, among dozens of other celebrated and underappreciated artists, span documentary and fashion photography, portraiture, collage, installation, performance, and video. Pictured luminaries include Miles Davis, Mahalia Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Malcolm X, and many more. The book&’s essays by distinguished scholars focus on topics such as women and the movement, community, activism, and Black photojournalism. Taking an expansive approach, the authors consider the complex connections between American artists and the African diaspora and the dynamic interchange of pan-African ideas that propelled the movement. Authoritative and beautifully illustrated, this is the definitive volume on photography and the Black Arts Movement. Published in association with the National Gallery of Art, Washington Exhibition Schedule: National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (September 21, 2025–January 4, 2026) J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA (February 24–May 24, 2026) Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, MS (July 25–November 1, 2026)
Republic and Empire: Crisis, Revolution, and America's Early Independence
by Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy Trevor BurnardA fresh look at the American Revolution as a major global event At the time of the American Revolution (1765–83), the British Empire had colonies in India, Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Canada, Ireland, and Gibraltar. The thirteen rebellious American colonies accounted for half of the total number of provinces in the British world in 1776. What of the loyal half? Why did some of Britain’s subjects feel so aggrieved that they wanted to establish a new system of government, while others did not rebel? In this authoritative history, Trevor Burnard and Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy show that understanding the long-term causes of the American Revolution requires a global view. As much as it was an event in the history of the United States, the American Revolution was an imperial event produced by the upheavals of managing a far-flung set of imperial possessions during a turbulent period of reform. By looking beyond the familiar borders of the Revolution and considering colonies that did not rebel—Quebec, Nova Scotia, Bermuda, India, the British Caribbean, Senegal, and Ireland—Burnard and O’Shaughnessy go beyond the republican, liberal, and democratic aspects of the emerging American nation, providing a broader history that transcends what we think we know about the Revolution.
The Abortion Market: Buying and Selling Access in the Era Before Roe
by Katherine J. ParkinThe abortion market was a powerful economic force in American life. Before legalization lowered the cost, one million women each year collectively paid upward of $750 million for abortions. In this illuminating book, Katherine Parkin reveals the strength of a massive consumer market that involved loans, advertising, and travel, as well as the costs associated with the procedure itself.Laying the foundation for the emergence of a public market that facilitated the buying and selling of abortions, wealthy population control ideologues encouraged positive public discourse on abortion, funded medical studies, and waged legal battles. White, middle- and upper-class women sought out abortions and paid exorbitantly for them. Male entrepreneurs emerged to capitalize on the booming market and profit from the incredible demand. Advertising on billboards and in college newspapers, men profited by providing the phone number, getting kickbacks for delivering patients, and arranging for women’s travel to Mexico, Puerto Rico, England, and Japan. Students demanded abortion access and organized when it came at a steep cost, especially to the poorest among them. Abortion providers in Kansas, California, and Washington, D.C. attracted out-of-state consumers, with some women aided by their universities or by medical insurance. Between 1970 and 1973, entrepreneurs, providers, and hundreds of thousands of women seeking to buy abortions headed to New York City, heralded by some as the “abortion capital of the world.”While we may have imagined that securing an abortion was best understood as a hidden, woman-only experience, The Abortion Market reveals the extent to which businesses and businessmen openly selling abortion access shaped the experience of buying abortions for millions of women.