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Beyond the Courtroom
by Fali S. NarimanDiscover the profound contributions of Fali S. Nariman, a towering figure in Indian jurisprudence, through this authoritative anthology that encapsulates his lifelong dedication to law and justice. Beyond the Courtroom presents a meticulously curated selection of his most influential speeches, groundbreaking articles, and illuminating lectures, showcasing the vast breadth and depth of his legal and constitutional expertise.This collection spans the entirety of Nariman&’s distinguished career, offering incisive analyses of national issues, legal reforms, and critical reflections on arbitration, judiciary, and constitutional law. Each section highlights a unique facet of Nariman&’s intellectual rigour and legal acumen, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his perspectives on justice, governance, and the rule of law.With contributions that have shaped legal discourse and inspired countless professionals, this volume is an essential resource for legal scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the foundational principles of law, justice, and constitutional governance. Beyond the Courtroom stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of India&’s most esteemed legal minds.
Time to Come Home
by Damini Grover&‘This book will guide you to why self-love is vital for your emotional health, harmonious relationships, and living a fulfilled life.&’ —Patricia Crane, PhD, Heal Your Life Trainer and AuthorHave you ever found yourself in a high-end luxury store, surrounded by opulent items that seemed beyond your reach? However, this feeling had nothing to do with affordability—it was deeper. It was about whether you truly deserved to embrace life&’s finer things, including prioritising your happiness. Do you ever wonder if self-love is a luxury reserved for others, a desire that always remains just out of grasp?Time to Come Home deals with the struggles many of us face in embracing self-love, exploring the root causes of our reluctance, and experiencing the transformative power of self-compassion. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, the book highlights the common misconceptions and deep-seated beliefs that hinder us from nurturing a loving relationship with ourselves.With clarity and empathy, this book guides readers towards understanding and practising self-love. This journey isn&’t just about filling an emotional void; it&’s about recognising our worth and reclaiming agency over our happiness. Whether you are seeking to overcome self-doubt or simply cultivate a deeper sense of self-acceptance, this book serves as a compassionate companion.
¡Conectados!
by Jane Margolis Jean J. RyooUn grupo multirracial de amigos adolescentes aprende cómo la computación puede empoderarlos personal y políticamente, y por qué todos los estudiantes necesitan acceso a la educación en ciencias de la computación.Esta animada novela gráfica sigue a un diverso grupo de adolescentes mientras descubren que las ciencias de la computación pueden ser divertidas, creativas e inspiradoras. Taylor, Christine, Antonio y John se comportan como adolescentes típicos: se comunican a través de interminables mensajes de texto, comparten bromas, se preocupan por el comienzo de su vida en la escuela secundaria y se ayudan mutuamente. Pero cuando un hombre negro es asesinado a tiros por la policía en su ciudad, se indignan y luego se enteran de que había sido identificado y rastreado erróneamente por un programa de inteligencia artificial. ¿Cómo puede un algoritmo ser racista? ¿Y qué es un algoritmo?En la escuela deciden explorar las clases de computación con resultados variados. En una clase enseñan solo digitación. La clase a la que Christine se quiere unir ya no tiene cupo y la consejera escolar le sugiere que, en su lugar, tome la clase de Turismo y Hospitalidad (¿¿De veras??). Pero la clase de Antonio sí es a todo dar, y cuando Christine encuentra un programa extracurricular, deciden enseñarse unos a otros lo que aprendan. Para cuando llega el verano, cuatro amigos han descubierto que la computación los empodera tanto personalmente como en la política.Intercalados en la narrativa hay cuadros de texto con explicaciones pertinentes a las ciencias de la computación e inspiradores perfiles de mujeres y personas de color en el campo de la tecnología (entre ellos Katherine Johnson de Hidden Figures). ¡Conectados! es una lectura esencial para los jóvenes, lectores en general, educadores y cualquier persona interesada en aprender sobre el poder de la computación, en su habilidad para causar bienestar o perjuicio, y por qué el abordaje del tema de la subrepresentación necesita ser una prioridad.
Ancient Practices for Mindful Living
by Aatmanika RamIn an era of increasing mental health concerns, this book offers a personalised approach to mindfulness, delving into its principles and dispelling misconceptions. Addressing the fast-paced lifestyles of millennials, the author presents practical techniques for incorporating awareness into daily routines and transforming mindfulness from a mere practice into a lifestyle.This book equips individuals with a holistic approach to remaining authentic amidst challenges. It offers insights and resources for prioritising mental health with resilience and grit while giving suggestions to prioritise awareness of the vulnerabilities within us. From efficient cooking and clean eating to breathing exercises, money management, and relationship harmony, the book provides simple and practical tips that one can embrace in all facets of life.Ancient Practices for Mindful Living highlights the potential of age-old tools to overcome modern challenges and foster well-being. This book will empower readers to slow down, focus on the small moments of joy, and cultivate a fulfilling existence.
Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves
by Sophie GilbertNamed a most anticipated book of Spring by Washington Post, Harper&’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Bustle, LitHub, Our Culture, Kirkus, AV Club and WNYCFrom Atlantic critic and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sophie Gilbert, a blazing critique of early aughts pop cultureWhat happened to feminism in the twenty-first century? This question feels increasingly urgent in a moment of cultural and legislative backlash, when widespread uncertainty about the movement&’s power, focus, and currency threatens decades of progress.Sophie Gilbert identifies an inflection point in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the energy of third-wave and &“riot grrrl&” feminism collapsed into a regressive period of hyper-objectification, sexualization, and infantilization. Mining the darker side of nostalgia, Gilbert trains her keen analytic eye on the most revealing cultural objects of the era, across music, film, television, fashion, tabloid journalism, and more. What she recounts is harrowing, from the leering gaze of the paparazzi to the gleeful cruelty of early reality TV and a burgeoning internet culture vicious toward women in the spotlight and damaging for those who weren&’t. Gilbert tracks many of the period&’s dominant themes back to the rise of internet porn, which gained widespread influence as it began to pervade our collective consciousness.The result is a devastating portrait of a time when a distinctly American blend of excess, materialism, and power worship collided with the culture&’s reactionary, puritanical, and chauvinistic currents. Amid a collective reconsideration of the way women are treated in public, Girl on Girl is a blistering indictment of the matrix of misogyny that undergirded the cultural production of the early twenty-first century, and continues to shape our world today.
Serial Killer Games
by Kate PoseyWhat would you do if you thought your coworker was getting away with murder—literally?Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mold perfectly: strangler gloves, calculated charm, dashing good looks that give a leg up in any field . . . including fields of unmarked graves.The new office temp is definitely a serial killer.Jake Ripper finds a welcome distraction in his combative and enigmatic new coworker. He hasn&’t come across anyone as interesting as Dolores in a long time. But when mere curiosity evolves into a darkly romantic flirtation, Jake can&’t help but wonder if, finally, he&’s found someone who really sees him, skeletons in the closet and all.Until Dolores asks Jake&’s help to dispose of a body . . .A morbidly funny and emotionally resonant novel about the ways life—and love—can sneak up on us (no matter how much pepper spray we carry).
This Way Up: Old Friends, New Love, and a Map for the Road Ahead
by Cathrin BradburyA funny, closely observed, and briskly honest guide the pleasures and perils of living life fully as a woman on the road to the far side of mid-life.At the age of sixty-eight, with children well-launched and husband long-exed and recently retired from a demanding career, Cathrin Bradbury realized she needed a map—several in fact, some physical, some of the mind and heart—to guide her through the coming milestones and all of the inevitable "comes with age" stuff.This book is her report from the road; a joyful, polished, often hilarious, sometimes heart-wrenching exploration of the questions and (some) answers that arise when you hit the three-quarter mark of a busy life. How do you stop shaming yourself about an aging body? (Hint: listen to the kids!) What are you willing to give up to pursue the creative passion you long ago put aside—and what might you gain in return? How do you become someone who allows the day to unfold after decades of list-making and agenda-managing?And what might happen if one day, after nearly fifty years, you suddenly get a text from your first true love? Drawing on her own life and conversations with siblings, younger family members, friends, as well as authorities in social science, philosophy, and literature, Cathrin Bradbury carries us with her as she explores this territory that we all hope to reach, taking on new ideas and adventures with insight, soaring optimism, and a bracing dose of humor.
Night Swimming
by Aaron StarmerFrom the author of Spontaneous comes a '90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist. Perfect for fans of The Gravity of Us.&“Starmer&’s eerie love story is spooky, sad, and sweetly funny—a highly original &’90s retro mixtape of a book that will have you wishing you could go night swimming with Sarah and Trevor, until chills go down your spine and you realize what a very, very bad idea that would be.&”—E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine FraudOne final swim of the summer. Let&’s make it last all night…Summer, 1994. Trevor can barely wrap his mind around the fact that he and his friends have graduated high school. And yet there&’s no rush to get to college. He&’s determined to live one night at a time. Riding shotgun from party to party, windows down, music up, his focus is entirely on his crush, the enigmatic girl in the driver&’s seat. Will things ever go anywhere with Sarah?Maybe? Because Sarah has proposed a mission: They&’re going to swim all the pools in town. Before long, they&’re sneaking into backyards every night, splashing, floating, and loving every minute of it. But it&’s still not enough for Trevor. He yearns for Sarah, despite her college boyfriend, despite her &“not yet&”s, despite the way she keeps pulling away the moment it starts to feel truly magical.Things finally change when they learn about a natural pool hidden deep in the woods. It seems like just another spot to check off their summer bucket list. But once they get there, they realize that this place has a curious hold on them, and something very strange is happening…
Favorite Daughter: A Novel
by Morgan DickA GOODREADS HOTTEST DEBUT&“So stunningly fresh and darkly funny that every page surprised me. Morgan Dick doesn't just craft a clever plot—she writes brilliantly about grief and addiction and inheritance and, yes, redemption.&”—Catherine Newman, author of the New York Times bestseller SandwichA darkly funny debut novel about two estranged sisters who are unknowingly thrown together by their problematic father&’s dying wishMickey and Arlo are half sisters. But they&’ve never spoken and never met. Arlo adored her father—but always lived in the shadow of his magnetic personality and burdensome vices. Meanwhile, their father abandoned Mickey and her mother years ago, and Mickey has hated him since. When she receives news of her father&’s passing, Mickey is shocked to learn that he&’s left her his not-inconsiderable fortune. The catch: Mickey must attend a series of therapy sessions before the money can be released.Unbeknownst to either woman, the psychologist Mickey&’s father has ensured she meets with is her half sister, Arlo. Having cared for her beloved father on his sickbed, Arlo is devastated to discover he&’s cut her out of his will. She resolves to learn where the money went and why.Working together as therapist and patient—with no idea that they&’re in fact sisters—Arlo and Mickey soon get under each other&’s skin. Arlo, eager to outrun a mistake in her professional past, is keen to redeem herself with her new client. But Mickey is far from the model patient. As Mickey&’s personal and professional lives spiral out of control and Arlo uncovers the truth about who her new patient really is, the sisters find themselves on a crash course that will break—or save—them both.
Destructively Mine (Webs We Weave)
by Krista Ritchie Becca RitchieFROM THE AUTHORS OF THE TIKTOK SENSATION, ADDICTED TO YOU!Ex-grifter Phoebe Graves&’ new life threatens to come crashing down around her in the next unputdownable novel from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Addicted series. As the daughter of a con artist, Phoebe Graves only knew a life of swindling the rich until her best friend and fellow grifter, Hailey Tinrock, proposed an idea to start a new, honest life in a wealthy college town of Connecticut. Once there, they decided to leave behind their deceitful tricks and be truthful for once. But you know what they say about best intentions. . . . While Phoebe is fake-dating Jake Waterford, the third-born son to an uber-wealthy and influential family, she&’s actually dating and falling deeper in love with Brayden &“Rocky&” Tinrock—Hailey&’s older brother. To make matters more complicated, Phoebe&’s mother shows up out of the blue with conniving match-making designs of her own. Her mother&’s arrival threatens to unravel Phoebe&’s plans. To keep her love, her friends, and her newfound happiness, Phoebe will have to return to her old games . . . and win.
Bad Influence
by Claire AhnIn this contemporary YA novel, high school student Charlotte Goh is an aspiring Asian American fashion influencer desperately trying to lift her family out of hardship, only to find it may come at a cost higher than any Chanel bag.Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Goh is juggling two very different personas: the dutiful Korean daughter, and the hustling NYC fashion influencer. Her best friend Steven scoffs at her ambition, but she secretly hopes that her posts will help financially support her struggling family. Then one night, after posting about a racist experience she had at an influencer event, Charlotte finds herself going viral and garnering the fame she&’s always craved. And as much as she doesn&’t want her newfound popularity to change her, she can&’t help but be swept away by the exciting perks: chic new friends, the attention of one of Hollywood&’s hottest heartthrobs, and a slew of companies clamoring to sponsor her.But as she falls deeper into the influencer world, she finds that she may have to sacrifice more than she bargained for—including her unexpected new feelings for Steven. Will Charlotte be able to stay true to herself, or will she lose the things that are most important to her?
The Night Before the Virtual Dentist (The Night Before)
by Natasha WingGrab your toothbrush and get ready for the dental team to pay a visit in Natasha Wing's celebrated series!It's the day before a dental team visits a child's classroom to check their teeth. They'll look for cavities and for healthy gums to make sure their smiles stay super bright and healthy! Join them on their dental check-up in this delightful story, told in the style of Clement C. Moore's classic tale.The community-based dental home model is an innovative way to provide dental care that maximizes keeping kids healthy in the community and minimizes the need to travel to a dental office.
What Comes After
by Katie BayerlSixteen-year-old Mari Novak is dead—and her problems don&’t end there. For Fans of The Good Place.Mari never gave much thought to the afterlife before her untimely demise, but she certainly didn&’t think it would be an experimental wellness enclave called Paradise Gate—a place where the newly dead go to sort out the unfinished business of their lives. She also didn&’t think the biggest problem to plague her in life would follow her into the great beyond: her also recently deceased mother, Faye. Mari quickly realizes Faye is her unfinished business, and in order to move on to whatever&’s next, she&’ll have to find a way to forgive her dysfunctional mother for being no mother at all. But there&’s so much to forgive: never holding down a steady job, never having a stable home, and abandoning Mari in the end.It&’s a lot to sort through, but faced with the possibility of being turned out into the abyss, Mari gets to work. She enrolls in the prescribed self- actualization classes (think: journaling, positive self-talk, and lots of Youga™). It all seems pretty hokey, but still, the assignments force Mari to confront difficult truths about her past.When a shocking revelation about Mari&’s death captures the attention of the afterlife media, Mari is suddenly in the spotlight, her messy history being judged by the whole realm. She finds escape in an equally troubled boy, who takes Mari to an obscure part of Paradise Gate and introduces her to rebels who show Mari that this &“wellness center&” is not all it pretends to be. With classmates disappearing and an afterlife revolution brewing, Mari must decide whether to play it safe or break the rules. At stake? Her eternal fate. Literally.
Incredible: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Changed the World
by Maia Shibutani Alex ShibutaniOlympians Alex and Maia Shibutani continue their Amazing exploration of more than thirty extraordinary Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have changed the world in this gorgeous and inclusive picture book.This companion book to Amazing delves further into the vast number of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who have made significant and lasting change in the world, including groundbreaking journalist Connie Chung, first Asian American Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, and renowned singer/activist Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole.Maia and Alex Shibutani have taken their Olympic-medal-winning drive and passion to amplify AANHPI contributions and successes for a more inclusive world. Together with artist Dion MBD, they introduce more than thirty figures, ranging from chefs to entertainers to scientists, in short but substantial biographies and colorful illustrations. Their hope is that young readers will learn that these heroes have shaped our lives in countless inspiring ways.
Organize First, Decorate Second: How to Go from Clutter to Creativity
by Thomas NelsonOrganize First, Decorate Second is the ultimate companion to help you embark on a transformative journey towards a more organized, beautiful, and fulfilling life. Whitney English breaks down the essence of thoughtful design and organization as tools not just for a prettier space but for a better life—one that smoothly adapts to the inevitable shifts we all face. She shares how balancing a neat look with functional living isn't always a walk in the park, but the payoff is a space that works just as hard as it charms.Whitney gets into the nitty-gritty with actionable strategies for putting the house in order. She walks readers through evaluating their spaces, marrying storage with style, and zoning rooms for peak performance. She even helps readers pick out furniture that doubles down on organization and gadgets that aren&’t just smart, but genius. Whitney underscores the significance of deliberate design and organization to enhance well-being and adapt seamlessly to life's ever-changing demands.Organize First, Decorate Second, establishes: balance between creativity and organization;inspiration coupled with practical advice; andefficiency without sacrificing creativity. With Whitney&’s guidance, practical tips, seasoned advice, and her signature humor, you&’re set to transform your living spaces into zones of beauty and effectiveness. Each chapter is a mix of heartwarming anecdotes, practical advice, and innovative strategies. This book isn&’t just about making your home look good—it&’s about making your home a reflection of your best self. Whitney doesn&’t just want you to organize, she wants you to celebrate each step, no matter how small, because perfection isn't the goal—it's all about the progress.
Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait
by DawnChere WilkersonWaiting isn't a season. Waiting is life. The question is, Will you live in the wait?We don't ever graduate from waiting. After one prayer is answered, a new one begins, putting us back in the "space between." Are you hoping for an illness to subside, a job to open up, a relationship to develop, or some other heartfelt transformation? This slow burn is the human experience—and the greatest invitation to become intimately acquainted with a faithful God.Waiting is hard, but it's not a punishment; it's a process. God is not delaying; He's developing. He is not leaving you; He's loving you. He's saying, Come closer. Let me lead you into wonder and show you how you can live wholeheartedly right here, right now.DawnCheré Wilkerson will speak strength to your soul and give you tools tolive confident that God is working more powerfully than you know;wrestle with the question, What if what I hope for doesn't happen?;find the purpose and life-giving moments he has for you now; andview all of life as a joyful, soul-deepening, intimacy-building wait. More strength, expectation, and patience are within your reach, even amid uncertainty and suffering. Lean into the work of the wait—the constant, steady, slow burn of faith and surrender to your ultimate source. And you'll discover the wonder of the wait—glimpses of heaven, a perfect love that changes you, and each step celebrated along the way.
Mark Bible Study: Building Our Faith on a Strong Foundation (Applying the Bible to Life Series) (NIV Application Commentary Resources)
by David E. Garland Kevin G. HarneyKnowing Our Faith in Jesus Is TrueMark wrote his account of the life and ministry of Jesus during the time that first-century Christians were facing intense persecution because of their faith. The timing is important. Mark, in penning his Gospel, was proclaiming without apology that Jesus was indeed the Messiah and the Son of God—the fulfillment of Israel's hopes who had indeed ushered in God's reign. Although things looked bleak for Christ followers, they could be sure the foundation of their faith was secure. They would receive an eternal reward if they remained faithful to their Lord.Just like Mark's readers, you need to know that your faith is built on a solid foundation. In this twelve-lesson study, you will explore the context of Mark's Gospel and examine what you can glean from what he wrote and—just as importantly—what he didn't write. This is an invitation for you to learn more about Jesus and life in his kingdom as you examine this unique Gospel from the perspectives of a first-century Christian and a twenty-first century Christian.Each study in the Applying the Bible to Life series employs a three-step process to help you understand both the historical meaning of a biblical text and its relevance in modern times. The original meaning section reveals the questions and concerns the author was addressing. The past to present section then explains what significance the original audience would have found in the passage and what significance you can find in it today. Finally, the questions that accompany each section will help you apply the author's words and teachings to your own life and find meaning in them for what you are facing.
What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts
by Jennie AllenDo your children know they are the boss of their thoughts? New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen will help your kids realize that they don&’t have to hang on to every scary, anxious, or mean thought that enters their heads (no matter how it gets there). Based on biblical advice to take thoughts captive, this picture book makes managing thoughts achievable and fun for kids.As a mother of four and bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head, Jennie Allen knows what it&’s like to swirl in a spiral of thoughts, but she also knows we don&’t have to stay stuck in toxic thinking patterns—and she wants to pass on this liberating truth to the next generation.A great gift for teachers, caregivers, or back-to-school celebrations, What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts is a wonderful tool to teach your children thatGod created them and their amazing brains with a plan and a purpose, and He wants to help them use their thoughts and brains for good;God has given them power over their thoughts; andeven if they&’ve been stuck in a swirl of anxious, scary thoughts, they don&’t have to stay there!With whimsical illustrations from Nadia Gunawan, this picture book addresses one of the most foundational skills for a happy, healthy life. Surround your children with your love and with tools to combat anxiety and negative thinking.
Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back
by Kyle IdlemanDiscover the biblical, neurological, and emotional keys to transforming destructive patterns of thinking into a renewed mind--one thought at a time.Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy relationships, many of us wish we could control our thoughts rather than let them control us.As the senior pastor of one of the largest churches in America, bestselling author Kyle Idleman has seen the power of right thinking transform lives, including his own. In Every Thought Captive, Kyle points us to the tools we need to get our thoughts into submission so we can live a fuller and more joy-filled life. If you feel frustrated and discouraged in your battle to take control of your thoughts, this biblically rich, practical book will help you:Learn to identify the five thinking patterns that sabotage your life and relationship with GodEncourage your brain's neural network to develop new ways of thinking that are consistent with your valuesStart getting "unstuck" immediately as you implement simple but profound practices like "Win the Morning" and "Say It Out Loud"Understand what transformed thinking looks like in the unique context of your lifeWhat you think about creates your attitudes, governs your emotions, determines your behavior, shapes your relationships, and ultimately defines your life. But armed with God's wisdom and fresh truth about brain health, you can take control over your thoughts and embrace the full and flourishing life you long for.
BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand from "Meh" to Memorable
by Michael DargieYour brand is the most important part of your business — it’s a living thing. Learn to find, shape, and share your brand story with the world.Consider this: every individual and business tells a story to the world, and that story is their brand. It’s alive, constantly developing, experienced in real time by everyone around it. Now ask yourself, Are you consciously shaping and broadcasting that brand story? Is it under your diligent care and control, or is it running amok, causing chaos everywhere it goes? Or, perhaps even more tragic, is it sitting in a corner sulking, wondering why no one notices it? BrandJitsu™ is a practical and effective way to strengthen your living brand, like a muscle, so that it tells the story you want it to tell — a meaningful and memorable tale that will not just attract the attention of your ideal customers but also the best employees, partners, and suppliers. Mastering BrandJitsu™ won’t take years. It’s a skill that can be quickly learned and applied as soon as you finish reading this book. It teaches you to sharpen your focus, strategically align your brand’s DNA, and ensure your story is not just heard but felt, leaving a lasting impression on everyone it touches.
Fire Eaters: The People and Aircraft Combatting Wildfires Over the Last Century
by Peter PigottThe riveting history of how aircraft have transformed the fighting of wildfires. Throughout history, when threatened by wildfires our only defense was to pray for rain and run — until aircraft changed the way we fight fires. Beginning with the Canadian “H-Boats” in 1924, aircraft have become indispensable in detecting and extinguishing wildfires. Fire Eaters tells the incredible stories of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, the first government aerial fire suppression organization in history; one of its pilots, Carl Crossley, who invented the water scoop-up and drop-off system; and the Canadair CL-215, the first purpose-built water bomber. Today, helicopters with “Bambi Buckets” and snorkels can dump water while hovering directly over the flames, and Air Tractors and Dash 8-400AT air tankers not only perform a crucial role in saving communities but also protect our ecosystem. Satellites — unmanned aircraft able to fly for sixteen hours, even overnight when manned aircraft do not — and artificial intelligence already play a decisive role in fire management. But it is the men and women of the aerial fire service who have really changed the way we fight fire around the world. Their bravery and dedication mean that response times are fast, fires can be contained sooner, and people have the chance to save rather than lose everything.
come from
by janan alexandraFOREWORD BY ROSS GAYHere is a collection that pulses with warmth and vitality, heralding the arrival of a fresh and vibrant voice on the poetry scene. Clear and concise, accessible and profound, janan alexandra’s debut poetry collection COME FROM weaves from English to Arabic, exploring the joint projects of longing and belonging.Part love song for the speaker’s mother and part grief song for ongoing postcolonial loss, this book reaches for, around, and through language—feeling for its limits and possibilities. COME FROM searches for what might be possible if we dislodge our practices of belonging, divest from nation and state, and instead turn deeply toward each other. Drawing on both narrative and lyric impulses, alexandra invites readers into a world bristling with family, memory, home, and inheritance—all in the wake of dislocation and fracture. In one section of the book, we follow the speaker “back home” after years of separation; later, we encounter a series of parables in the form of an Arabic abecedarian, through which the speaker recovers parts of her mother tongue—invoking personal and communal histories marked with the longue durée of empire.COME FROM investigates what is deeply interior while reaching toward the world with tenderness and generous attention.
Cinemal: The Becoming-Animal of Experimental Film (Art After Nature)
by Tessa LairdA foray through the wilds where experimental films and animals collide Like the flash of a tropical bird&’s iridescent wing, cinema can be furtive and intensely beautiful—and it can leave a viewer craving more. Cinemal is Tessa Laird&’s passionate inquiry into the ways that films mimic the majesty, mystery, and movements of animals,her field notes from countless hair-raising encounters with films in their natural habitat. Part of a growing focus on nonhuman animals in film, Cinemal ventures to the &“furry underbelly&” of global experimental film practice, focusing on films from New Zealand, Australia, and South America. Laird examines how animals are depicted in film and analyzes the various animal qualities of cinema, like scratching and sniffing, vibrant colors, and voices (barking, howling, or echolocation). Burrowing into the work of filmmakers such as Arthur and Corinne Cantrill, Sriwhana Spong, and Ana Vaz, Laird&’s energetic prose embodies the films she discusses, seamlessly combining personal anecdotes with art theory and philosophy to spread a wide sensory buffet. Lively and optimistic, Laird uses cinematic animal tropes to encourage readers to rethink what it means to be human. She argues that, in a time of ecological collapse, such an impulse is a necessary means of imagining other, healthier ways of being in this world. Connecting us with the more-than-human, Cinemal lures us toward the beastly becomings of film and, ultimately, our own animal natures. Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly.
The Great Betrayal: The Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in the Middle East
by Fawaz A. GergesHow the Middle East can achieve political change and social progressThe Middle East is in upheaval: a widening chasm between state and society, the failure of governing elites to address citizens&’ genuine grievances, massive economic mismanagement—all made worse by repeated interventions by Western powers. Why has political change been so difficult to achieve? In The Great Betrayal, Fawaz Gerges argues that the convergence of political authoritarianism, meddling by the West, and the effects of prolonged regional conflicts have produced political paralysis and economic stagnation. The agency of everyday people has been thwarted by an authoritarian status quo that is maintained by a powerful partnership of external and internal forces.Gerges traces more than a century of consequential events in the region, from the end of the Ottoman Empire and the European carve-up of the Middle East to the Iranian Revolution and the Arab Spring uprisings. He shows how the people of the Middle East have been systematically denied self-determination, political representation, and effective government. Gerges finds that the region, with its diversity, variability, and volatility, defies abstract grand theories; previous accounts that have attributed the Middle East&’s problems to any one cause such as modernism, ignore the complexity and specificity of the issues. What can we learn from the Middle East&’s vexed history? Gerges is optimistic, declaring that the region&’s future will be determined not by dictators and their superpower patrons but by a growing population of Arab and Muslim youth who demand to be treated as citizens and not as subjects.
The Third Reich of Dreams: The Nightmares of a Nation
by Charlotte BeradtThe hidden history of a nation sleepwalking its way into evilCharlotte Beradt began having unsettling dreams after Adolf Hitler took power in 1933. She envisioned herself being shot at, tortured and scalped, surrounded by Nazis in disguise, and breathlessly fleeing across fields with storm troopers at her heels. Shaken by these nightmares and banned as a Jew from working, she began secretly collecting dreams from her friends and neighbors, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Disguising these &“diaries of the night&” in code and concealing them in the spines of books from her extensive library, she smuggled them out of the country one by one.Available again for the first time since its publication in the 1960s, this sensational book brings together this uniquely powerful dream record, offering a visceral understanding of how terror is internalized and how propaganda colonizes the imagination. After Beradt herself fled Germany for New York, she collected these dream accounts and began to trace the common symbols and themes that appeared in the collective unconscious of a traumatized nation. The fear of dictatorship was ever-present. Dreams of thought control, even the prohibition of dreaming itself, bore witness to the collapse of outer and inner worlds.Now in a haunting new translation by Damion Searls and with an incisive foreword by Dunya Mikhail, The Third Reich of Dreams provides a raw, unfiltered, and prophetic look inside the experience of living through Hitler&’s terror.