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56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports
by Kostya Kennedy&“The era, the ballplayer and the record are all laid out beautifully. . . . The tension of the times is matched by the pressure of the streak.&” —San Francisco Chronicle It was the baseball season of 1941, and with Babe Ruth retired and Lou Gehrig ailing, the Yankees weren&’t playing like the Yankees anymore. The team seemed vulnerable—just like the rest of the world, as war loomed and an American military draft seemed imminent. Even Joe DiMaggio, the Yankee Clipper himself, was in a slump. Then, on a May afternoon at Yankee Stadium, DiMaggio lined a hard single to left field. It was the quiet beginning to the most resonant baseball achievement of all time. Starting that day, the vaunted Yankee center fielder kept on hitting—at least one hit in game after game after game. Even as apprehension about the nation&’s entry in the war intensified, Americans found themselves captivated by DiMaggio&’s astonishing hitting streak. In Kostya Kennedy&’s evocative account, Joe DiMaggio comes alive as a twenty-six-year-old on the brink of becoming the greatest baseball player of his time, even as the spotlight on his celebrity—and the public scrutiny that comes with it—grows with each game. Alongside the story of DiMaggio&’s dramatic feat, Kennedy deftly examines the nature of hitting streaks and the sheer improbability of DiMaggio&’s, which only heightens the magic of his stunning accomplishment—one of the greatest sports records of all time. &“The best baseball book in many a season.&” —Roger Kahn, author of The Boys of Summer &“Kennedy combines the sweep of a historian, the narrative power of a novelist and the passion of a fan.&” —Newsday
Barons of the Sky: From Early Flight to Strategic Warfare: The Story of the American Aerospace Industry
by Wayne Biddle&“Through meticulous research,&” the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist &“brings to light the history of aviation weapons&” in this &“well written&” account (Library Journal).A New York Times Notable Book Barons of the Sky captures the stories of the pioneers who built the major corporations of the American aerospace industry. Wayne Biddle covers everything from post–World War I, to production escalation in World War II, to the postwar struggle to find a consumer market. Detailing the careers of the men whose names became synonymous with today&’s military-industrial complex—Glenn Martin of Martin Marietta, Donald Douglas of McDonnell Douglas, Jack Northrop of Northrop, and Allan and Malcolm Loughead of Lockheed—Biddle narrates the gripping story of men who, propelled by ambition and the possibilities of flight, created the modern aeronautics weapons industry.
Food Gurus: 20 People Who Changed the Way We Eat and Think About Food
by Stephen VinesA fascinating overview of culinary history exploring the lives of twenty people who have impacted the way we dine. &“An intriguing dip into the lives and obsessions of an eclectic round up of ancient and modern food heroes whose tastes affect ours. Easy to digest, great recipes and some surprises.&” —Lindsey Bareham, The Times (London) Centuries ago, humankind thought of food as mere sustenance, but over time, it has evolved into something bigger. Now single dishes and entire cuisines can become trendy, cultural phenomena and media obsessions around the world. Why? How did we get here? Throughout history, there have been individuals who, for better or worse, have transformed how we eat and how we think about what we eat. In Food Gurus, author Stephen Vines delves into the culinary past and examines the careers and legacies of twenty of these influential people. They are chefs, writers, entrepreneurs, and other icons of the food world. Vines discusses each guru&’s personal journey, their character and passion, and the social events and history that shaped their approach to food. There are even recipes to better illustrate the type of cooking they produced—or had someone make for them. Among the gurus are the inventor of molecular gastronomy, Ferran Adria; one of Britain&’s most influential cookery writers, Isabella Beeton; the &“mother of American cooking&” and voice for sustainable agriculture, Alice Waters; and food industry innovator and entrepreneur Henry Heinz. Other featured gurus include: Robert Atkins James Beard Paul Bocuse Antonin Carême Julia Child Elizabeth David Raymond &“Ray&” Kroc Catherine de Medici Jamie Oliver Gordon Ramsay And more! Whether you enjoy history, eating, or sociology, Food Gurus has something to sate your appetite. &“[Vines&’s] choice of gurus is canny, amusing and well-researched, telling the reader not only about his heroes&’ virtues but also their clay feet.&” —Paul Levy, co-author of The Official Foodie Handbook
Market Panic: Wild Gyrations, Risks, and Opportunities in Stock Markets
by Stephen VinesA comprehensive, jargon-free study of the stock market panic phenomenon, perfect for laypeople and insiders alike. &“At a time of deep stock market gloom, when the investment professionals have run out of answers and small investors have been panicked into submission, Stephen Vines&’ commendably cool analysis is to be welcomed. . . . Recommended to anybody interested in investment in the long term.&” —The Sunday Times (UK) Stock market panics will always be around. When the stock exchange first reopened after the tragedy of September 11, investors lined up to sell shares and the ticker steadily fell. Journalist Stephen Vines was certain the market would recover, but he wondered why—Why are stocks regularly gripped by these crashes? What causes them? And are markets becoming more prone to panics? In Market Panic, Vines provides some unusual answers to these questions. He examines the behavior of markets, especially under pressure, and elucidates how investors can predict and plan for busts, as well as profit from them. Vines breaks down the types of panics and the nature of the panic cycle. He also presents an insider&’s account of what occurs when panics break out, thanks to interviews with professionals who were directly involved in handling major stock crises. Finally, Vines looks at how stock markets are breaking free of the companies and economies they are meant to represent, and how this is creating a dangerous new instability within the exchanges system. Whether you are an investor looking to preserve your money or a market professional, Market Panic can help prepare you for the next time the ticker begins to fall. &“Market Panic is a reassuring book. Vines takes the usual financial advisor&’s caveat &‘what goes up must come down&’ and turns it on its head. Armed with this book we should be happily looking forward to the next panic.&” —The Economist &“The contrarian&’s manifesto: a much needed primer on how to think about markets . . . the next time you get a stock tip at a party, ignore and read this book.&” —The Wall Street Journal Asia
Impact Evaluation in Firms and Organizations: With Applications in R and Python
by Martin HuberA comprehensive, nontechnical guide to the methods of data-based impact evaluation in companies and organizations, with coverage of machine learning techniques.In today's dynamic business climate, organizations face the constant challenge of making informed decisions about their interventions, from marketing campaigns and pricing strategies to employee training programs. In this practical textbook, Martin Huber provides a concise but comprehensive guide to quantitatively assessing the impact of such efforts, enabling decision-makers to make evidence-based choices.The book introduces fundamental concepts, emphasizing the importance of causal analysis in understanding the true effects of interventions, before detailing a wide range of quantitative methods, including experimental and nonexperimental approaches. Huber then explores the integration of machine learning techniques for impact evaluation in the context of big data, sharing cutting-edge tools for data analysis. Centering real-world, global applications, this accessible text is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their decision-making processes through data-driven insights.Highlights the relevance of AI and equips readers to leverage advanced analytical techniques in the era of digital transformationIs ideal for introductory courses on impact evaluation or causal analysisCovers A/B testing, selection-on-observables, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity designs, and difference-in-differencesFeatures extensive examples and demonstrations in R and PythonSuits a wide audience, including business professionals and students with limited statistical expertise
Mad Sisters of Esi
by Tashan MehtaSusanna Clarke's Piranesi meets Italo Calvino's If On a Winter's Night a Traveler in this stunning meta fantasy about the power of stories, belief, and sisterhoodMyung and her sister Laleh are the sole inhabitants of the whale of babel—until Myung flees, beginning an adventure that will spin her through dreams, memories, and mythsAsk for the story of the mad sisters of Esi, and you&’ll get a thousand contradictory folktales. Superstitious sailors, curious children, and obsessed academics have argued over the particulars for generations. They have wondered about the mad sisters&’ two greatest marvels: the museum of collective memory that sprawls underneath our universe, waiting for any who call for it, and the living, impossible, whale of babel.Myung and her sister Laleh are the sole inhabitants of the whale of babel. They roam within its cosmic chambers, speak folktales of themselves, and pray to their creator, the Great Wisa. For Laleh, this is everything. For Myung, it is not enough.When Myung flees the whale, she stumbles into a new universe full of people, shapeshifting islands, and argumentative ghosts. In her search for Great Wisa and her longing for her sister Laleh, Myung sets off on an adventure that will unravel the mystery that has confounded everyone for centuries: the truth about the mad sisters of Esi.Fables, dreams and myths come together in a masterful work of fantasy full of wonder and awe, that asks: in the devastating chaos of the world, where all is in flux, and the truth is ever-changing, what will you choose to hold on to? And what stories will you choose to tell?
Mississippi Blue 42
by Eli CranorFormer quarterback turned Edgar-winning author Eli Cranor throws a glorious game winner in this series debut starring a rookie FBI agent who finds herself caught in the tangled web of a college football empire—and the bloody greed that fuels it.&“Former college quarterback Eli Cranor scores big with Mississippi Blue 42, a fun, provocative crime novel that takes aim at the heart of the American game.&”—Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of An Honest ManSpecial Agent Rae Johnson grew up on football fields alongside her father, a national-championship-winning coach. Which is exactly why, fresh out of Quantico, she&’s sent down to Compson, Mississippi, to investigate the illicit money flowing into a bustling football program in the heart of the Delta. But two days into the assignment things take a dire turn when UCM&’s star quarterback is flung from the roof of a college bar, lands on a bag of money, and dies.Hoping to turn a routine fraud case into a career-defining bust, Rae ingratiates herself with the fans, coaches, players, and politicians who make up the university&’s complex social hierarchy. With rumors of corruption rustling through the kudzu vines, Rae soon realizes there&’s more to the game than what she&’d learned as a child. And in order to win, she&’ll have to put all her father&’s lessons to the ultimate test.In the vein of Carl Hiaasen and Sue Grafton, Mississippi Blue 42 takes a hard and often hilarious look at the big-money world of college athletics. In Cranor&’s capable hands, football isn&’t just a game, it&’s a front-row seat to the great American show.
Language Is Gesture
by David McNeillA new way of viewing language, as a dynamic mode of meaning-making of which gesture is a fundamental part.When David McNeill began his work on gesture more than forty years ago, language and the action of speaking were regarded as separate realms. But language, says McNeill in Language Is Gesture, is dynamic and gesture is fundamental to speaking. Central to his conception of language, and distinct from linguistic analysis, is what McNeill calls the &“growth point,&” the starting point of making thought and speech one. He uses the term &“gesture–speech unity&” to refer to the dynamic dimension of adding gesture to speaking. It is the growth point that achieves this unity, whereby thought is embedded in gesture and speech at the same time.Gesture is the engine of language. It is foundational to speaking, language acquisition, the origin of language, animal communication, thought, and consciousness. Gesture is global and synthetic and brings energy; speech is linear and segmented and brings cultural standards. The growth point is a snapshot of an utterance at its beginning psychological stage, the starting point of unifying thought and speech. Growth points create gesture–speech unity by synchronizing a bundle of linguistic features with a gesture that carries the same meaning. This gesture–speech unity is a form of thought, a unique form of cognition.
Time of Silence
by Luis Martín-SantosA young cancer researcher ventures through the streets, slums, and subcultures of Francoist Madrid in this widely roving, linguistically inventive novel—a sort of Spanish Ulysses, but infused with the grotesquerie and dark comedy of Goya—available here in a new translation and with previously censored material restored.This novel of abortion and murder set in the squalor of the first decade of General Franco&’s dictatorship follows a few days in the life of Don Pedro, a cancer research scientist with Nobel ambitions. His dallying with literary and philosophical coteries, his hunt for the right strain of experimental mice in Madrid&’s slums, and the table talk at his boardinghouse are depicted here with anything but the social realism one might expect of a mid-twentieth century Spanish novel. Instead, Luis Martín-Santos presents us with an altogether innovative stream of consciousness, unfurling a lyrical yet jaundiced tableau of a society hitting rock bottom after years of authoritarian rule.Published in 1962, Time of Silence is a masterpiece of modern Spanish fiction. Its vision of depressed individuals struggling to survive makes it a fictional fleur du mal for our times. Martín-Santos draws on the black humor of Goya and the wit of Joyce to create a picture of a world beyond hope, redeemed solely by genial self-mockery. Peter Bush's new translation gloriously restores all that was previously axed by Spanish censors.
Hollow Spaces: A Novel
by Victor SuthammanontThe only Asian American partner at a prestigious law firm sees his professional and personal life demolished when he is put on trial for murder. Three decades later, his children reunite to uncover the truth and try to salvage what remains of their family.Thirty years ago, John Lo was acquitted of the murder of an employee he was having an affair with. The repercussions of that long-ago event still haunt his adult children. Brennan, a lawyer following in her father&’s footsteps in more ways than one, has always maintained that the trial got it right. Hunter, a disgruntled war correspondent whose similarities to his father run more than skin-deep, believes their father got away with murder. Their opposing convictions have pushed them apart. Now, spurred by their mother&’s failing health, the estranged siblings decide to reconcile their differences by reinvestigating the murder to come to a definitive conclusion.Told in a dual timeline that moves between John&’s perspective thirty years prior and Brennan and Hunter&’s present-day investigation, Hollow Spaces is a moving portrait of a flawed man&’s shocking fall from grace and a gripping exploration of race in corporate America, filial loyalty, ambition, and the fallout of a sensational trial for those caught in its wake.
Teacher Jitters (The Jitters Series)
by Julie DannebergFans of best-selling First Day Jitters will love spending time helping calm the nerves of their favorite teacher, Mrs. Hartwell. Even teachers get the jitters sometimes!A perfect gift for kindergarteners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders to give to their own teacher on staff development or teacher workshop days.Mrs. Hartwell has an announcement: she&’s not going to be at school tomorrow. She&’s taking a class for teachers! And she&’s a little nervous. What if the teacher is mean? Who will she sit with at lunch?In their hallmark supportive way, Mrs. Hartwell&’s class helps her prepare for her anxieties with tips on how to self-regulate, including:● yoga● deep breathing● doodling● positive affirmations● talking to a friend.This gives Mrs. Hartwell an idea! When she returns the next day, she has a new addition to her classroom to unveil.Fans of the series will love Teacher Jitters, getting to see everyone&’s favorite teacher in a student role and navigating nerves that both students and adults experience.
One Man in his Time: A Memoir
by N. M. BORODINAn extraordinary rediscovered memoir of one man striving to make a distinguished scientific career—and live an ordinary life—amidst the brutal purges of Stalinist Russia&“Remarkable. . . an astonishing testimony that has never seemed more timely or more pertinent&” — Nicholas ShakespeareFrom humble origins, the eminent Russian scientist Nicholas Borodin forged a career in microbiology in the era of Stalin. Pragmatic and dedicated to his work, he accepted the Soviet regime, so much so that he even worked on several occasions with the Secret Police, providing information on those around him.But in 1948, while on a state-sponsored trip to the UK to report on the bulk manufacture of antibiotics, he could no longer ignore his rising consciousness of the suppression of independent thought in his country. It was then that he committed high treason by writing to the Soviet ambassador to renounce his citizenship.One Man in his Time is the story of a man trying to live an ordinary life in extraordinary times. Rich in incident and astonishing details, it charts Borodin's childhood during the revolution and famine through to his scientific career amidst the suspicion and violence of the purges. Written with crystal clarity, it is unsparing and frank in its depiction of the author's collaboration with Soviet authorities. Published here with an introduction by foreign correspondent and journalist John Simpson, One Man in His Time offers unparalleled insight into the daily reality of life under totalitarian rule.
Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES: No School for Me! (Change Is Hard)
by Natasha YimChicken Soup for the Soul BABIES imparts good values through heartwarming and humorous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward.This 13th installment of the board book series is perfect for toddlers starting preschool and experiencing changes and transitions.It&’s the first day of preschool, which means new shoes, an unfamiliar place, and new classmates. Little Turtle does NOT want to go. Mama Turtle tells Little Turtle that trying new things can be a lot of fun. Little Turtle doesn&’t want anything to change.But once at school, Little Turtle realizes that while a lot can feel different and new, some things might be the same. At circle time, Mrs. Owl reads Little Turtle&’s favorite story, and at snack time, Little Turtle shares a table with Bunny who also loves carrots!School isn&’t so bad after all. Little Turtle can&’t wait to come back!A first-day-of-school read that supports little ones on their big day.
The Crying of the Wind: Ireland (Pushkin Press Classics)
by Ithell ColquhounA classic travelogue exploring the meeting point of Ireland's landscape and legends, by Britain's foremost female surrealist painter&“Colquhoun has a very beguiling pen. . . To Irish landscapes she brings a painter's eye, writing particularly beautifully about skies, twilights, river valleys, sea-frayed coasts and the intensive atmosphere of remote places&” — TatlerInto the world of 1950s Ireland—a lushly green, windswept landscape studded with holy wells and the decaying country houses of a vanished ruling class—arrives Ithell Colquhoun.An occultist and a surrealist painter, Colquhoun's travels around the island are guided by her artist's eye and her feeling for the world beyond our own, as well as her spikily humorous view of the people she meets. We encounter faeries and pagan rituals, ruined churches and Celtic splendour, rowdy bohemians and Anglo-Irish landowners fallen on hard times, as the author carouses through Dublin and tramps the hills of Connemara in this classic travelogue.Through her unique perceptions we discover a land that is fiercely alive and compelling. It is a place where the wind cries, the stones tell old tales and the mountains watch over the roads and those who travel on them. By intuiting the eerie magic of Ireland, Colquhoun casts her own spell. She offers up a land of myth and legend, stripped of its modern signs, at the same time offering herself to the reader in this portrait of the artist as a young woman.Richly visual and full of sly wit, this is an account of Ireland as only Colquhoun could see it, a land where myth and magic meet wind and rain, and the song of the secret kingdom is heard on city streets.
Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field
by Andrew C. Billings Michael L. Butterworth Nicky LewisCommunication and Sport: Surveying the Field examines a wide array of topics necessary for students to understand sports media, rhetoric, culture, and organizations from micro to macro-level issues. Everything from youth to amateur to professional sports is addressed through varied useful lens such as mythology, community, and identity. Communication and Sport introduces readers to the traditions and vocabulary found in communication scholarship as it then explains what distinguishes communication from related disciplinary approaches, such as sociology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. Subsequent chapters explore such issues as: fan cultures; racial identity and gender in sports media; politics and nationality in sports; parent/child relationships and player/coach interactions in sports; sports and religion; and crisis communication in sports organization. In response to changes in the sporting landscape, the Fifth Edition features an extensive structural change and reorganization with newly designed units and chapters in addition to introducing a new coauthor Nicky Lewis.
Communication and Sport: Surveying the Field
by Andrew C. Billings Michael L. Butterworth Nicky LewisCommunication and Sport: Surveying the Field examines a wide array of topics necessary for students to understand sports media, rhetoric, culture, and organizations from micro to macro-level issues. Everything from youth to amateur to professional sports is addressed through varied useful lens such as mythology, community, and identity. Communication and Sport introduces readers to the traditions and vocabulary found in communication scholarship as it then explains what distinguishes communication from related disciplinary approaches, such as sociology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. Subsequent chapters explore such issues as: fan cultures; racial identity and gender in sports media; politics and nationality in sports; parent/child relationships and player/coach interactions in sports; sports and religion; and crisis communication in sports organization. In response to changes in the sporting landscape, the Fifth Edition features an extensive structural change and reorganization with newly designed units and chapters in addition to introducing a new coauthor Nicky Lewis.
Calling on Fire: Reclaiming the Method of Methodism
by Ashley Boggan Chris HeckertUncover transformative strategies derived from Wesleyan heritage.Today, many Methodists feel adrift and seek ways to revitalize their churches amid the challenges they face. They seek a “method” for their mission. Yet, sometimes to move forward, we must look back. And our Methodist heritage provides a “field guide” for forming faith and caring for our neighbors.Calling on Fire dives into key moments in Methodist history that can have practical, real-world impact today. It brings the Wesleyan Quadrilateral to life by giving churches a clear framework for effective ministry that connects Methodist history with present-day opportunities. The models it provides root us and give us strength, inviting us to travel outside our comfort zones and find people on the margins who are hurting and hungry for hope and good news—whether in online spaces, digital communities, or outside the church.The practical steps and aids in this resource are derived from field-based research and experience. The tools it offers can help churches that are struggling with decline, disaffiliation, and closures to spark personal and communal transformation through field preaching, micro-communities, social engagement, and leadership activation.
The Church We Carry: Loss, Leadership, and the Future of Our Church
by William H. WillimonBreaking faith, finding grace: wisdom for leading divided churches in divisive times.Trusted and respected leader Will Willimon explores how failures in leadership and theological vision contributed to our current denominational crisis. Through the lens of a South Carolina historic congregation, this book offers a critical analysis that will enlighten today’s congregational leaders on navigating the complexities of ministry in our uncertain future.As a retired United Methodist bishop and expert in ordained leadership, Willimon reflects on a simple-to-ask-but-complicated-to-answer question: What has become of the church that shaped his faith? Focusing on Buncombe Street Methodist Church, he examines their journey through disaffiliation to shed light on leadership challenges within our denomination, including his own role.This insightful resource provides a candid exploration of the realities of ministry today, inviting us to confront our grief and shortcomings while embracing our duty to serve Christ’s church in the present moment. Gain valuable insights from real-life experiences, learn from those labeled as “schismatic,” and discover practical strategies for effective leadership in today’s evolving church landscape.
Elphie: the spellbinding prequel to WICKED, the bestselling book that inspired the movie
by Gregory MaguireA brand-new recording narrated by Cynthia Erivo!The captivating coming-of-age story of the most iconic witch ever to grace our screens and bookshelves.Once upon a time in the land of Oz, a green little girl was born...Young Elphaba is destined to be a witch, she bears the markings from childhood. But what happened before her powers took hold?Elphie is a girl like any other and no other. Nothing like her parents - one beautiful, the other pious - nor her saintly sister, Nessarose. Her skin is green, her mind is cunning. One day she will command this strange and wonderful world. For now, her journey is just beginning.The road ahead is full of lessons and heartbreak, the first bruising attempts at friendship - and tantalising whispers of magic.It will lead Elphie to the doors of Shiz University, and to the girl who will change her life forever...
Ganit Mela (Sanskrit Language) class 3 - NCERT-25: गणित मेला ३रीं कक्षा - एनसीईआरटी - २५
by Rashtriy Shaikshik Anusandhan Aur Prashikshan Parishadगणित मेला कक्षा 3 की एक नवीन और रोचक गणित पाठ्यपुस्तक है, जिसे राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 और राष्ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या रूपरेखा 2023 के अनुरूप तैयार किया गया है। यह पुस्तक बच्चों में बुनियादी संख्यात्मक कौशल, तर्कशक्ति, गणितीय सोच और समस्या समाधान क्षमता को विकसित करने के उद्देश्य से बनाई गई है। इसमें खेल, गतिविधियाँ, कहानियाँ, चित्र, पहेलियाँ और सहयोगात्मक अभ्यासों के माध्यम से सीखने को सरल और आनंददायक बनाया गया है। पुस्तक में ‘आइए खेलते हैं’, ‘आइए करते हैं’ जैसे शीर्षकों से बच्चों की रुचि बनाए रखने के साथ-साथ उनकी रचनात्मकता और आत्मविश्वास को प्रोत्साहित किया गया है। यह पुस्तक अवधारणात्मक समझ के साथ-साथ बच्चों के मानसिक, सामाजिक और भाषाई विकास का भी समर्थन करती है। शिक्षक, अभिभावक और सहपाठी मिलकर इसके माध्यम से एक समावेशी और प्रेरक शिक्षण वातावरण बना सकते हैं। यह किताब गणित को बच्चों के लिए डर नहीं, बल्कि जिज्ञासा और आनंद का विषय बनाती है।
Summer of Our Discontent
by Thomas Chatterton WilliamsIn this provocative book, Thomas Chatterton Williams, one of the most revered and reviled social commentators of our time, paints a clear and detailed picture of the ideas and events that have paved the way for the dramatic paradigm shift in social justice that has taken place over the past few years. Taking aim at the ideology of critical race theory, the rise of an oppressive social media, the fall from Obama to Trump, and the twinned crises of COVID-19 and the murder of George Floyd, Williams documents the extent to which this transition has altered media, artistic creativity, education, employment, policing, and, most profoundly, the ambient language and culture we use to make sense of our lives.Williams also decries how liberalism - the very foundation of an open and vibrant society - is in existential crisis, under assault from both the right and the left, especially in our predominantly networked, Internet-driven monoculture.Sure to be highly controversial, Summer of Our Discontent is a compelling look at our place in a radically changing world.
Mississippi Blue 42
by Eli Cranor'Eli Cranor is that rare writer who can make you gasp, cry and cheer often in the same paragraph' S. A. COSBYSpecial Agent Rae Johnson grew up on football fields alongside her father, a national-championship-winning coach. Which is exactly why she was chosen to investigate the illicit money flowing into the University of Central Mississippi's football program. But her case takes a dire turn when UCM's star quarterback is flung off a college bar's roof and lands on a bag full of money.Hoping to turn a routine fraud case into a career-defining bust, Rae ingratiates herself with the fans, coaches, players, and politicians who make up the university's complex social hierarchy. With rumors of corruption rustling through the kudzu vines, Rae soon realizes there's more to the game than what she'd learned as a child. And in order to win, she'll have to put all her father's lessons to the ultimate test.Praise for Eli Cranor:'A gritty, authentic triumph, one howling to be turned into a film or TV series' FINANCIAL TIMES'Atmospheric and tense thriller that has TV series written all over it' THE SUN 'Southern noir at its finest, a cauldron of terrible choices and even more terrible outcomes' NEW YORK TIMES'Cranor's characters bristle with desperation and frustrated masculinity, a volatile cauldron of emotion that brings tension to every page' STEPH CHA'Not to be missed.' MEGAN ABBOTT'A major work from a bright, young talent' USA TODAY
Well, Actually: An utterly delightful and sexy second-chance romance from the author of A Brush With Love!
by Mazey Eddings'Mazey Eddings's writing is authentic, emotional, and intensely romantic! To me, it's like a Taylor Swift song in book form' ALI HAZELWOOD🔥❤️ Falling for your ex is a bad idea... right? ❤️🔥🌭 Ex's to lovers🌭 Fake dates🌭 Second chance🌭 Set in New York🌭 Perfect for fans of Chicken Shop DateA new utterly delightful and sexy second-chance romance from the author of the TikTok-hit A Brush with Love and Late Bloomer!______________________________Eva Kitt dreamed of pursuing a journalism career all her life. Instead, she's the host of Sausage Talk, interviewing B-list celebrities over lukewarm hotdogs. When Eva's impromptu public call out of her college ex goes viral, she's thrust into the spotlight. It doesn't help that said ex is Rylie Cooper, a beloved social media personality, who built a platform on deconstructing toxic masculinity and teaching men how to be good partners.Forced to confront Rylie on a live episode of Sausage Talk, he offers Eva a deal: allow him to take her on a series of dates to make up for his toxic behaviour, then debrief them on his channel to show he's changed. Eva refuses to play nice, but this could advance her own career... and she wouldn't mind defaming Rylie's good name in the process. When their manufactured dates start to feel real, Eva has to wonder if the boy that broke her heart has become the man that might heal it.______________________________Amazing praise for Mazey Eddings:'A magnificent story about queer joy, queer love, and the power of queer community . . . this book is a must-read' ALISON COCHRUN'So freaking cute. . .Tilly in Technicolor will have you aching with love for these characters while swooning at their awkward adorableness together. I want to hug this book to my chest' CHLOE GONG'Blends sweetness, breathless romance, and moments of striking vulnerability' HELEN HOANG'Prepare to smile, laugh, and cry your way through this witty, fast-paced rom-com' EVIE DUNMORE'Laugh-out-loud funny, almost unbearably cute' ROSIE DANAN'A contemporary romance masterpiece . . . The most intoxicating slow burn I've read in ages' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON'Funny and cute while also exploring serious topics, powerfully underscoring the truth that relationships require work, and that happy endings are for everyone' SARAH HOGLE'Brims with emotional depth, whip-smart banter, and sizzling chemistry' CHLOE LIESE
The Magician of Tiger Castle: the highly anticipated debut adult novel from the international bestselling author
by Louis SacharTHE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ADULT NOVEL BY LOUIS SACHAR, THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CHILDREN'S FICTION AND AUTHOR OF CLASSIC NOVEL, HOLES. ****Is true love the greatest form of magic?Long ago, in a kingdom far away, the magician of tiger castle is on thin ice. Once the greatest in the land, Anatole's spells have dried up. He can't even turn sand into gold anymore. The only one who still believes in him is kind Princess Tullia, and he hopes - for the sake of their friendship - that he can soon redeem himself and stay within the king's court. When the opportunity arises, Anatole is faced with an impossible decision. Princess Tullia is betrothed to the prince of a rich neighbouring kingdom, an alliance which will save bankrupt Esquaveta and all its citizens. But, Tullia has secretly fallen in love with a lowly apprentice scribe and refuses to wed the prince. The King tasks Anatole with the most difficult magic of all: an anti-love potion. Anatole can save everything and everyone if he can shatter the young lovers' romance. But, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, can he achieve it? Can he even bring himself to try? After all, is true love not the purest form of magic?Told with the same wit and warmth that has made Louis Sachar's books classics of children's literature, The Magician of Tiger Castle is a colourful and enigmatic tale of adventure, love, loss and triumph. 'Wise and whimsical . . . I loved it' Alix E. Harrow, bestselling author of Starling House'The kind of book that lodges itself in your heart!' Sarah Beth Durst, bestselling author of The Spellshop
Impasse: Climate Change and the Limits of Progress
by Roy ScrantonA Next Big Idea Club "Must Read" for August 2025! We need a new realism in the face of global climate catastrophe. Extreme heat, fires, floods, and storms are transforming our planet. Yet instead of serious responses from world leaders, we get increasing emissions, divisive politics, and ersatz solutions that offer more of the same: more capitalism, more complexity, more "progress." The impasse we face is not only political and institutional, but cognitive, existential, and narrative. We're incapable of grasping the scale, speed, and impact of global warming. Our brains can't make sense of how radically our world is changing. And we optimistically cling to a civilizational narrative that promises a better tomorrow if we just keep doing what we're doing. It's well past time, Roy Scranton argues, to free ourselves from our dangerous and dogmatic faith in progress. Such unwarranted optimism will only accelerate our collective disintegration. If we want to have any hope at all for the future, it must be grounded in a recognition of human limits—a view Scranton calls ethical pessimism. Drawing from psychology, philosophy, history, and politics, as well as film, literature, and personal experience, Scranton describes the challenges we face in making sense of our predicament, from problems in communication to questions of justice, from the inherent biases in human perception to the difficulties of empirical knowledge. What emerges is a challenging but ultimately hopeful proposition: if we have the courage to accept our limits, we may find a way to embrace our unknowable future.