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Deliver Us From Abortion: Awakening the Church to End the Killing of America's Children

by Brian Fisher

The author of Abortion: The Ultimate Exploitation of Women offers a blueprint for the American Church to handle abortion in our country.Consider that for the past forty years, a staggering fifty-six million Americans have been killed by abortion. It claims the lives of over 1.2 million children every year, or roughly one child every twenty-five seconds. So why isn’t the American church doing something to stop this atrocity, which is the greatest holocaust in American history? The majority of American churches, God’s institutions for spreading the gospel of peace and defending the weak and innocent, remain silent. Feeding the poor, stopping human trafficking, rescuing children from abuse, and protecting women from exploitation are all issues the church is addressing. Yet abortion remains eerily absent from the list of church priorities in America. Why isn’t it the church’s highest priority? Is the American church silent because abortion has become politicized and church leaders are afraid to discuss it or because we simply don’t know what the Bible says about it? What will cause the church to wake up, rise up and take this issue to task to save our children?In his latest book, Deliver Us From Abortion, Brian Fisher, co-founder and president of Online for Life, breaks the veil of silence and uncovers the reality of abortion in the church, what the Bible really says about it, and how God has empowered His church to end this unspeakable tragedy.Praise for Deliver Us from Abortion“This book provides a powerful defense for the children who can’t speak for themselves.” —Josh McDowell, bestselling author of 138 books including More Than a Carpenter“Abortion is the greatest moral crisis of our generation, yet far too many churches have remained silent. In Deliver Us From Abortion, Brian Fisher offers a blueprint for the American church that is both instructive and encouraging. I pray that we can all hear and accept his challenge.” —Dr. Tony Evans, president, The Urban Alternative, senior pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship“Growing up in the King family during the Civil Rights era, I know what the church can accomplish. I am so glad Brian has written this book. May it challenge and equip the church to end the abortion holocaust in America.” —Dr. Alveda King, director of African-American outreach, Priests for Life

Yemek: Recipes from Istanbul

by Isabel Lezmi Lisa Rienermann Veronika Helvacioglu

Easily savor the magnificent food and beauty of Istanbul throughout your day with this inspiring cookbook.The authentic recipes, from mezze to desserts, are surprisingly simple to re-create in any home kitchen and call on the iconic fresh ingredients and spices, all easy to source, that define Turkish cooking. From the resplendent city of Istanbul—known for its rich colors, culture, and cuisine—comes a culinary exploration of the wonderful food far beyond the infamous doner kebab. Spanning breakfast dishes to midnight snacks, with leisurely meals in between, the 65 authentic recipes call on the iconic fresh ingredients and spices, all easy to source, that define Turkish cooking. The exquisite recipes are interlaced with personal stories and gorgeous lifestyle photography, providing a compelling food journey through this beautiful city—and showing how to bring the bold and unforgettable flavors of Turkey into your home kitchen.

The Diezmo: A Novel

by Rick Bass

This novel of young men seeking glory in the Republic of Texas is “a surprisingly absorbing rendition of a terrible episode in American history” (The Oregonian).The Diezmo tells the incredible story of the Mier Expedition, one of the most absurd and tragic military adventures in the history of Texas—a country and a state, as Rick Bass writes, that was “born in blood.” In the early days of the Republic of Texas, two young men, wild for glory, impulsively volunteer for an expedition Sam Houston has ordered to patrol the Mexican border. But their dreams of triumph soon fade into prayers for survival, and all that is on their minds is getting home and having a cool drink of water.After being captured in a raid on the Mexican village of Mier, escaping, and being recaptured, the men of the expedition are punished with the terrible diezmo, in which one man in ten is randomly chosen to die. The survivors end up in the most dreaded prison in Mexico. There they become pawns in an international chess game to decide the fate of Texas, and with their hopes of release all but extinguished, they make one desperate, last-ditch effort to escape.“The best literary adventure story I've read since Legends of the Fall. Full of unusual history, exciting events, timely ideas, and stunning wilderness scenery . . . a wonderfully told novel of the human capacity for survival in the face of the very worst that war can do to us.” —Howard Frank Mosher, author of Points North“A vivid, graphic, harrowing tale of wild men and bad blood, a fable universal and timeless in its application.” —Kent Haruf, author of Plainsong“Terrific . . . powerful.” —Los Angeles Times

Robbing the Dead (The Inspector Jim Carruthers Thrillers #1)

by Tana Collins

A quiet Scottish village is besieged with violence in this thriller series debut by the international bestselling author of Dark is the Day.The Scottish village of Castletown is known for its university, but the small town has now become the site of a spate of horrible murders, a targeted bomb explosion, and a lecturer&’s disappearance. What could link these bizarre and unnerving crimes? And what would cause anyone to strike here? Having recently returned to Castletown in the hope of winning back his estranged wife, Detective Chief Inspector Jim Carruthers finds himself up to his eyes in the investigation. Struggling with her own personal problems, Detective Sergeant Andrea Fletcher is assisting Jim in the hunt for the murderous perpetrators. The possibility of a terrorist threat has everyone on edge—but the key to stopping another murder may be buried in the past.

Hendrix: The Illustrated Story

by Gillian G. Gaar

This definitive, illustrated biography explores the life and career of the rock music legend with photographs, posters, and other ephemera.Every music critic to rank the Greatest Rock Guitarists of All Time agrees on one thing: Jimi Hendrix is number one. Hendrix enjoyed the international limelight for less than four years, but his innovative guitar playing and imaginative interpretations of blues and rock continue to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers.In Hendrix, music journalist Gillian Gaar explores the guitarist's life from his childhood in Seattle to his service as an Army paratrooper, his role as a sideman on the chitlin' circuit, his exile in the United Kingdom, his rise to superstardom, and his untimely death in 1970. The volume is enhanced throughout with rare archival photographs as well as posters, picture sleeves, and other assorted memorabilia.

Charcutería: The Soul of Spain

by Jeffrey Weiss

“Brings to life—with real heart, history and technique—an astonishing look at the legacy of Spain’s flavorful meats.” —José Andrés, 2011 “Outstanding Chef,” James Beard FoundationCharcutería: The Soul of Spain is the first book to introduce authentic Spanish butchering and meat-curing techniques to the American market. Included are more than 100 traditional Spanish recipes, straightforward illustrations providing easy-to-follow steps for amateur and professional butchers, and gorgeous full-color photography of savory dishes, Iberian countrysides, and centuries-old Spanish cityscapes.Author Jeffrey Weiss has written an entertaining, extravagantly detailed guide on Spain’s unique cuisine and its history of charcutería, which is deservedly becoming more celebrated on the global stage. While Spain stands porky cheek-to-jowl with other great cured-meat-producing nations like Italy and France, the charcuterie traditions of Spain are perhaps the least understood of this trifecta. Americans have most likely never tasted the sheer eye-rolling deliciousness that is cured Spanish meats: chorizo, the garlic-and-pimentón-spiked ambassador of Spanish cuisine; morcilla, the family of blood sausages flavoring regional cuisine from Barcelona to Badajoz; and jamón, the acorn-scented, modern-day crown jewel of Spain’s charcutería legacy.Charcutería: The Soul of Spain is a collection of delicious recipes, uproarious anecdotes, and time-honored Spanish culinary traditions. The author has amassed years of experience working with the cured meat traditions of Spain, and this book will surely become a standard guide for both professional and home cooks.“A lovely, loving, fascinating, and, most all, useful book all lovers of the craft should be grateful for.” —Michael Ruhlman, James Beard Award-winning author of Ruhlman’s Twenty

1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes: Delicious, Easy-to-Make, Healthy Meals for Everyone (1,001 Best Recipes)

by Linda R. Yoakam

A massive collection of tasty, low-fat recipes for vegetarians and vegans, from appetizers to desserts.This edition of 1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes is completely revised to reflect current food trends and styles of cooking. Catering to the needs of today’s busy cooks, from committed vegetarians to “flexitarians” to those simply looking for inventive ideas for peak-of-season produce, the recipes are easier and faster to prepare, with fewer ingredients and more concise cooking methods. The recipes, which all adhere to American Heart Association guidelines, emphasize “super foods” —foods that boast high nutritional, antioxidant, and phytochemical qualities—including blueberries, pomegranate juice, edamame, leafy dark greens, beans and legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and soy. Included are recipes from every category, from appetizers through desserts, with more than 500 entrees, offering a superb assortment of satisfying meals that are low in fat and rich in flavor. Each recipe is labeled with an identifying icon for vegan, lacto-vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, and lacto-ovo-vegetarian. Nutritional data and diabetic exchanges are provided for each recipe.

Lovers and Lawyers: Twelve Stories

by Lia Matera

Twelve suspenseful stories from the author of the Willa Jansson and Laura Di Palma mystery series.A killer&’s using freezing weather and plenty of water to eliminate the city&’s homeless population, and a lawyer must identify the culprit before her client&’s arrested for the bizarre murders . . . An off-the-grid, clandestine meeting between an attorney and her recently acquitted lover takes a twisted turn . . . In 1918, as the flu pandemic decimates America, a nanny for a wealthy family is mistaken for dead, but that&’s only the beginning of her troubles . . . On a quiet Oregon beach on Native American land, a couple is debating whether or not they should get married when a stranger interrupts them . . .These are just a few of the mysterious tales in this collection that has &“tight plotting, good characterizations, and page-turning suspense. . . . Matera [is] one of the best contemporary mystery novelists&” (Booklist).Praise for Lia Matera&“[A] welcome respite from the mystery-by-formula crowd.&” —Kirkus Reviews on A Hard Bargain&“A satisfying blend of emotion, suspense and mystery.&” —The Pittsburgh Press on The Good Fight &“[Matera&’s] skill and literary flair are everywhere on display. Every word counts, and the pieces of the puzzle fit together with exhilarating precision.&” —ABA Journal on Designer Crimes &“This fast-moving tale is peppered with eccentric characters, snappy dialogue and a creative plot.&” —San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle on Star Witness

The Laird's Secret: An Emotional and Moving Historical Romance about Love, Loss and Redemption

by Linda Tyler

In this heartfelt historical romance, an Englishwoman and a Scottish Laird seek healing from the scars of war and betrayal.London, 1953. Life is getting back to normal after the war and Christina Camble is one of those looking to the future. But her trust in men is destroyed when she discovers her fiancé has a wife and child. Giving up her job and flat, she flees London and moves to Scotland, where she hopes to get her life back on the right track.Christina’s peaceful life is interrupted when she meets handsome, reserved Alex MacDonald, the Laird of Craiglogie. Physically scarred and emotionally wrecked by his experiences in World War Two, Alex can’t help but be drawn to the sensitive and beautiful newcomer. But as Christina and Alex cautiously grow closer, a romantic rival does everything she can to drive a wedge between them. Can these two, who have lost so much, learn to love and trust again?

The Alarm of the Black Cat (The Rachel Murdock Mysteries #2)

by Dolores Hitchens

This classic mystery features a family feud, feline intervention, and the spirited septuagenarian sleuth from The Cat Saw Murder. A strange encounter with a little girl named Claudia and a dead toad sparks Rachel Murdock&’s obsessive curiosity, and she winds up renting the house next door just to see how things play out. But soon after she and her cat Samantha move in, Rachel realizes they&’ve landed right in the middle of a deadly love triangle that&’s created animosity among the three families who now surround her. When Rachel finds Claudia&’s great-grandmother dead in her basement, she reaches out to a friend in the LAPD to solve the crime. They soon learn the three households have been torn apart by one husband&’s infidelity and a complicated will that could lead to a fortune. In a house plagued by forbidden love, regret, and greed, Rachel will have to trust her intuition, as well as Samantha&’s instincts, to survive—and keep Claudia out of the hands of a killer whose work has just begun . . . &“You will never regret having made the acquaintance of Miss Rachel Murdock.&” —The New York Times The Alarm of the Black Cat was originally published under the pseudonym D. B. Olsen. Praise for Dolores Hitchens &“High-grade suspense.&” —San Francisco Chronicle on Stairway to an Empty Room/Terror Lurks in Darkness &“For those who enjoy Little-Old-Lady detectives, this should be a pleasing mystery, particularly if active LOLs are preferred. . . . Both interesting and unusual is the motive for murder.&” —Mystery*File on Cats Don&’t Smile

Since I Laid My Burden Down: A Novel

by Brontez Purnell

An uninhibited portrait of growing up gay in 1980s Alabama: exploring art and sex with &“more layered insight than the page count should allow&” (Hanif Abdurraqib, MTV News). DeShawn lives a high, creative, and promiscuous life in San Francisco. But when he&’s called back to his cramped Alabama hometown for his uncle&’s funeral, he&’s hit by flashbacks of handsome, doomed neighbors and sweltering Sunday services. Amidst prickly reminders of his childhood, DeShawn ponders family, church, and the men in his life, prompting the question: Who deserves love? A modern American classic, Since I Laid My Burden Down is a raw and searing look into the intersections of memory, Blackness, and queerness.&“Performance artist Purnell beautifully captures a personality through introspection and memory in this slim novel . . . a compelling portrait of a particular disaffected kind of gay youth caught between religion, culture, and desire.&” —Publishers Weekly&“It&’s a true novel, chaptered, and bound, that not only holds its own as queer literature, with its unapologetically misanthropic narrative, but also expands upon it.&” —San Francisco Chronicle&“An antidote to the rigamarole of gay lit.&” —Mask Magazine&“Slim yet potently realized, with a lot to ponder.&” —The Bay Area Reporter&“Since I Laid My Burden Down has a fearless (sometimes reckless) humor as Brontez Purnell interrogates what it means to be black, male, queer; a son, an uncle, a lover; Southern, punk, and human. An emotional tightrope walk of a book and an important American story rarely, if ever, told.&” —Michelle Tea, author of Castle on the River Vistula

M for Murder: A Spellbinding Serial Killer Thriller (The Rebecca Angell Series #1)

by Keri Beevis

Eight years after a serial killer was presumed dead, a rookie cop tackles his possible comeback in this crime thriller by the author of D for Dead.In 1989 the Alphabet Killer, Professor Rodney Boone, murdered eight students. The victims, “A” to “H,” were each found with their surname initial carved into their neck. Victim nine narrowly escaped, and the murderer was left to burn to death.Eight years later, rookie police officer, Rebecca Angell, is thrown headlong into assisting a murder investigation. A body is found floating in the sewer, bearing the initial “J.” The investigators are convinced they are dealing with a copycat killer, but Boone’s body was never recovered.As Angell scrambles to uncover the truth, the body count continues to rise, and it soon becomes apparent that the killer is intent on completing the alphabet . . . ***Previously published as Dead Letter Day ***A perfect choice for fans of authors like Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza, and Patricia Gibney.

1,001 Best Low-Fat Recipes: The Quickest, Easiest, Tastiest, Healthiest, Best Low-Fat Recipe Collection Ever (1,001 Best Recipes)

by Linda R. Yoakam

A massive collection of quick & easy low-fat recipes, covering everything from appetizers and salads to entrées and desserts.A redesigned and reformatted version of a perennial favorite, this second edition of 1,001 Best Low-Fat Recipes is the most complete collection of healthy recipes for busy families. The quick, easy-to-prepare recipes are written in a concise format and use readily available ingredients with a focus on fresh, seasonal foods. They require no special cooking skills or equipment, and represent an eclectic range of styles and culinary traditions.The award-winning 1,001 cookbook series has earned its reputation for excellence by carefully curating and testing the recipes, as well as by featuring complete nutritional data, such as calories, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, and diabetic exchanges. This latest offering in the best-selling series has been completely refreshed and updated for maximum value and ease of use in the 21st century. In one convenient, all-encompassing volume, 1,001 Best Low-Fat Recipes presents the healthiest, simplest, and most delicious range of family meals.These recipes are designed to help provide a complete meal as quickly as possible—many are designated as forty-five-minute recipes from start to tabletop. From appetizers to entrees to salads and desserts, these recipes are easy to make, fun to try, and deliciously low in fat.

The Not Wives

by Carley Moore

An Occupy-era New York City novel following three women. “A provocative and well-told story about chosen community, friendship, and human frailty.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The Not Wives traces the lives of three women as they navigate the Occupy Wall Street movement and each other. Stevie is a nontenured professor and recently divorced single mom; her best friend Mel is a bartender, torn between her long-term girlfriend and her desire to explore polyamory; and Johanna is a homeless teenager trying to find her way in the world, who bears shared witness to a tragedy that interlaces her life with Stevie’s.In the midst of economic collapse and class conflict, late-night hookups and long-suffering exes, the three characters piece together a new American identity founded on resistance—against the looming shadow of financial precarity, the gentrification of New York, and the traditional role of wife.“Audacious and exhilarating in its candor, The Not Wives captures the heady mix of pleasures and agonies necessary to turn one’s life in a new, truer direction. Carley Moore attends to the complexities of urban living and activism with riveting clarity.” —Idra Novey, award-winning author of Those Who Knew“The Not Wives is gritty, sexy, very queer, literary social realism that’s up-all-night compelling—just what I want from a novel set in NYC in the time of Occupy, with its sprawling cast of adjuncts, bartenders, poets, single parents, little kids, homeless teenagers, and serious organizers embroiled in various romantic and economic complications. When we say report back, this is what we mean!” —Andrea Lawlor, author of Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl

Marriage Matters: Is My Married Life Where it Should Be?

by Bruce White

A pastor’s guide to understanding the marital covenant and to diagnosing, healing, and strengthening a troubled marriage.Marriage Matters can help you improve your marital relationship with a clear understanding of how Jesus relates to His Bride, the New Testament Church. Since God created marriage, He intended your marriage (like the Church) to be Christ-like and pleasing to Him. Discover the true blessing of a heavenly marriage on earth, one filled with purpose, holiness, joy, and beauty.

The Huntingfield Paintress

by Pamela Holmes

A vicar’s wife embarks on a remarkable personal quest in this “lyrical” novel set in Victorian England and inspired by a true story (Historical Novel Society). Mildred Holland revelled in the eight years she and her vicar husband spent travelling in 1840s Europe, recording beautiful artistic treasures and collecting exotic artefacts.But her husband’s parish in a tiny Suffolk village is a world away from her previous life. When a longed-for baby does not arrive, she sinks into despair. What options exist for a clever, creative woman, hemmed in by social expectations?Then chance encounter fires Mildred’s creative imagination. With courage and tenacity, she embarks upon a herculean task. Defying her loving but exasperated husband, and mistrustful locals who suspect her of supernatural powers, Mildred rediscovers her passion and begins to live again . . .Drawing on the true story of Mildred Holland and the parish church of Huntingfield in Suffolk, this novel by the author of Wyld Dreamers is unique, uplifting, and beautifully crafted, just like the history that inspired it.“Skillfully represents the constraints placed on middle-class women of the era.” —Historical Novel Society

What's Left of the Night

by Ersi Sotiropoulos

&“A lyrical and erotic reimagining of the gay Greek-Alexandrian poet C.P. Cavafy&’s three-day trip to Paris in 1897 . . . dizzying, fevered and beautiful.&” —The Millions Winner of the 2019 National Translation Award In June 1897, the young Constantine Cavafy arrives in Paris on the last stop of a long European tour, a trip that will deeply shape his future and push him toward his poetic inclination. With this lyrical novel, tinged with a hallucinatory eroticism that unfolds over three unforgettable days, celebrated Greek author Ersi Sotiropoulos depicts Cavafy in the midst of a journey of self-discovery across a continent on the brink of massive change. He is by turns exhilarated and tormented by his homosexuality; the Greek-Turkish War has ended in Greece&’s defeat and humiliation; France is torn by the Dreyfus Affair, and Cavafy&’s native Alexandria has surrendered to the indolent rhythms of the East. A stunning portrait of a budding author—before he became one of the 20th century&’s greatest poets—that illuminates the complex relationship of art, life, and the erotic desires that trigger creativity. &“A perfect book.&” ―Edmund White, author of A Boy&’s Own Story &“The novel is as sen­sual as it is eru­dite, a stir­ringly in­ti­mate ex­plo­ration of the pri­vate, earthy place where cre­ation commences.&” ―The Wall Street Journal &“A remarkable novel . . . both a radiant work of the imagination and a fitting tribute to the greatest Greek poet of the twentieth century.&” ―The Times Literary Supplement &“Engaging and original . . . powerfully erotic . . . This is a hallucinatory work of art, in every sense.&” ―The Literary Review

Big Book of Family Games: 101 Original Family & Group Games that Don't Need Charging!

by Brad Berger

Bring family and friends together for hours of entertainment with this giant compendium of hilarious and challenging interactive games. The Big Book of Family Games brings people together for hours of fun that requires virtually nothing more than pens and paper. Perfect for family gatherings or vacations, dinner parties, or any casual group setting, this book guarantees to get people off their phones and laptops and engaging in hilarious, challenging entertainment. The 1010 thoroughly original, rigorously tested games in this book are designed to challenge each player's ability to strategize, bluff, read minds, memorize, think quickly, solve puzzles, and more. No texting, tweeting, or web surfing allowed!

Blood-Soaked & Invaded

by James Crawford

With the zombie apocalypse taking its toll on his mind, one man faces a greater threat from above in this sequel to Blood Soaked and Contagious.Zombies were bad enough, but now we’re being invaded from all sides. Up to our necks in blood, body parts, and unanswerable questions . . .. . . As soon as the realization hit me, I lost my cool. I curled into the fetal position in a pile of blood, offal, and body parts, and froze there. What in the Hell was I becoming that killing was entertaining and satisfying?I don’t know how long I was on my side in the remains of my opponents, but the mess was coagulating and getting cold . . . to say nothing of the smell of sliced-open bowels. There were periodic noises suggesting violence around and about where I was glued to the ground by noxious goop, but I couldn’t even raise my face to take a look around. My brain spun around and around, propelled by unanswered questions and abject horror.The person I thought I was—a guy who does what he has to do when the chips are down—had been replaced by someone I didn’t know and it made me terribly afraid . . .Praise for Blood Soaked and Contagious“I give it an “EW!” factor of +10!” —Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Outlander Series

Our Moment of Choice: Evolutionary Visions and Hope for the Future

by Robert Atkinson Kurt Johnson Deborah Moldow

WINNER OF THE 2020 GOLD NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD * 2021 SILVER COVR VISIONARY AWARD * 2021 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL AWARD * 2021 GOLD LIVING NOW AWARD This timely and compelling anthology is a rousing call-to-action for all of us to help transform the world into a just, peaceful, and thriving one—featuring creative and practical solutions to the many crises facing humanity today.Humanity is currently facing a series of interconnected emergencies that threaten our very survival—from climate change to economic inequality and beyond. And yet, at the same time, a global shift towards harnessing our collective power to create a life-affirming future is flourishing. Featuring chapters by forty-three leading-edge contributors, such as Gregg Braden, Lynne McTaggart, Bruce Lipton, Jean Houston, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Ervin Laszlo, Joan Borysenko, Larry Dossey, and many more, Our Moment of Choice provides eye-opening and inspirational visions for a unified, peaceful, and thriving world. The time has come for all humanity to be united in purpose. This is our collective moment of choice, upon which our future depends.

World Class: One Mother's Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children

by Teru Clavel

&“An upbeat chronicle of [Clavel&’s] children&’s school experiences in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo…[offering] advice about vetting schools and enriching children&’s education.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“An intriguing volume on the differences in global education.&” —Library Journal A must-read firsthand exploration of why Asian students are outpacing their American counterparts and how to help our children excel in today&’s competitive world.When Teru Clavel had young children, she watched her friends and fellow parents vie for spots in elite New York City schools. Instead of losing herself in the intensive applications and interview process, Teru and her family moved to Asia, embarking on a decade-long journey through the public schools of Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. These schools were low-tech and bare-bones, with teachers who demanded obedience and order. In Hong Kong, her children&’s school was nicknamed The Prison for its foreboding facilities, yet her three-year-old loved his teachers and his nightly homework. In Tokyo, the students were responsible for school chores, like preparing and serving school lunches. Yet Teru was amazed to discover that her children thrived in these academically competitive cultures; they learned to be independent, self-confident, resilient, and, above all, they developed a deep love of learning. When the family returned to the States, the true culture shock came when the top schools could no longer keep up with her children. Written with warmth and humor, World Class is a compelling story about how to inspire children to thrive academically. &“Studded with lists of useful tips about choosing schools and hiring tutors, for parents who must advocate for their children and supplement gaps in their educations&” (Publishers Weekly) and an insightful guide to set your children on a path towards lifelong success.

Chef's Kiss: A Novel (Chef's Kiss #1)

by TJ Alexander

&“Like a dish of comfort food you&’ll want to devour.&” —The Washington Post &“It&’s hard to say which aspect of TJ Alexander&’s novel is sweeter: the slow-burn romance or the drool-worthy desserts.&” —Time A high-strung pastry chef&’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager in this deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com. Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City. All she wants to do is create the perfect loaf of sourdough and develop recipes, but when The Discerning Chef decides to bring their brand into the 21st century by pivoting to video, Simone is thrust into the spotlight and finds herself failing at something for the first time in her life. To make matters worse, Simone has to deal with Ray Lyton, the new test kitchen manager, whose obnoxious cheer and outgoing personality are like oil to Simone&’s water. When Ray accidentally becomes a viral YouTube sensation with a series of homebrewing videos, their eccentric editor in chief forces Simone to work alongside the chipper upstart or else risk her beloved job. But the more they work together, the more Simone realizes her heart may be softening like butter for Ray. Things get even more complicated when Ray comes out at work as nonbinary to mixed reactions—and Simone must choose between the career she fought so hard for and the person who just might take the cake (and her heart).

Netty in Action

by Norman Maurer Marvin Wolfthal

SummaryNetty in Action introduces the Netty framework and shows you how to incorporate it into your Java network applications. You'll learn to write highly scalable applications without the need to dive into the low-level non-blocking APIs at the core of Java.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyNetty is a Java-based networking framework that manages complex networking, multithreading, and concurrency for your applications. And Netty hides the boilerplate and low-level code, keeping your business logic separate and easier to reuse. With Netty, you get an easy-to-use API, leaving you free to focus on what's unique to your application.About the BookNetty in Action introduces the Netty framework and shows you how to incorporate it into your Java network applications. You will discover how to write highly scalable applications without getting into low-level APIs. The book teaches you to think in an asynchronous way as you work through its many hands-on examples and helps you master the best practices of building large-scale network apps.What's InsideNetty from the ground upAsynchronous, event-driven programmingImplementing services using different protocolsCovers Netty 4.xAbout the ReaderThis book assumes readers are comfortable with Java and basic network architecture.About the AuthorsNorman Maurer is a senior software engineer at Apple and a core developer of Netty. Marvin Wolfthal is a Dell Services consultant who has implemented mission-critical enterprise systems using Netty.Table of ContentsPART 1 NETTY CONCEPTS AND ARCHITECTURENetty-asynchronous and event-drivenYour first Netty applicationNetty components and designTransportsByteBufChannelHandler and ChannelPipelineEventLoop and threading modelBootstrappingUnit testingPART 2 CODECSThe codec frameworkProvided ChannelHandlers and codecsPART 3 NETWORK PROTOCOLSWebSocketBroadcasting events with UDPPART 4 CASE STUDIESCase studies, part 1Case studies, part 2

Daughters-in-Law

by Joanna Trollope

An elegant, wry, and superbly nuanced story about a woman with three sons—and three daughters in law—who must come to terms with the new configuration of her family.As Anthony and Rachel Brinkley welcome their third daughter-in-law to the family, they don’t quite realize the profound shift that is about to take place. For different reasons, the Brinkleys’ two previous daughters-in-law hadn’t been able to resist Rachel’s maternal control and Anthony’s gentle charm and had settled into their husbands’ family without rocking the boat. But Charlotte—very young, very beautiful, and spoiled—has no intention of falling into step with the Brinkleys and wants to establish her own household. Soon Rachel’s sons begin to think of their own houses as home and of their mother’s house as simply the place where their parents live—a necessary and inevitable shift of loyalties that threatens Rachel’s sense of herself, breaks Anthony’s heart, and causes unexpected consequences in all the marriages. Then a crisis brings these changes to the surface, and everyone has to learn what family love means all over again.

Some of My Best Friends: Essays on Lip Service

by Tajja Isen

A fearless, &“funny, poignant, and super-smart&” (Ms. magazine) essay collection about race, justice, and the limits of good intentions.In this &“inspiring, determined work of personal narrative and cultural criticism&” (Saeed Jones, author of How We Fight for Our Lives), essayist and award-winning voice actor Tajja Isen explores the absurdity of living in a world that has grown fluent in the language of social justice but doesn&’t always follow through. These nine daring essays explore the sometimes troubling and often awkward nature of that discord. Some of My Best Friends takes on subjects including the cartoon industry&’s pivot away from colorblind casting, the pursuit of diverse representation in the literary world, the law&’s refusal to see inequality, and the cozy fictions of nationalism. Throughout, Isen &“shows a bracing willingness to tackle sensitive issues that others often sweep under a rug&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). In the spirit of Zadie Smith, Cathy Park Hong, and Jia Tolentino, Isen interlaces cultural criticism with her lived experience to explore the gaps between what we say and what we do, what we do and what we value, what we value and what we demand.

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