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Zen Ecology: Green and Engaged Living in Response to the Climate Crisis
by Christopher IvesDiscover a way of living that can help you slow down and stay grounded—and at the same time reduce your ecological impact and engage more fully with the climate crisis.It may seem as though living ecologically and engaging in activism sacrifices our own enjoyment and happiness on the altar of doing the right thing. In this book, professor, naturalist, and Buddhist author Christopher Ives offers an alternative: a way of living that can actually be more fulfilling than the modern consumerist lifestyle. Rather than deprivation, it can bring us richness. In Zen Ecology, Chris outlines his environmental ethic as a series of concentric circles, beginning with ourselves and then moving outward into our communities, all the while focusing on spaciousness, mindfulness, generosity, and contentment. At the individual level, we deal with distraction, clutter, and ecological harm. Here, Chris offers ways to help us pay attention, simplify our lives, and lower our impact. Then, we explore how to envision our home as a &“place of the Way,&” with Zen monastic life as a model for this—without having to be a monk! Next, we realize our embeddedness in nature and emplace ourselves in community with others, including other forms of life. Finally, we build on this basis to engage in activism to create a world that is more supportive of ecological health and spiritual fulfillment. In this way, we avoid the two extremes of apathy and burnout, and uncover a way of living that is simple, joyful, embedded in nature, connected to others in community, and supportive of collective action.
Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change
by Olga KhazanIs it really possible to change your entire personality in a year? An award-winning journalist experiments with her own personality to find out—and reveals the science behind lasting change.In recent years, Olga Khazan had been spiraling toward an existential crisis. Though she treasured her loving relationship and her dream job, her neurotic personality often left her snatching dissatisfaction from the jaws of happiness. While her overachieving had always been a professional asset, Olga lately felt like her brittle disposition could shatter under the weight of just one more thing—but could she really change her entire personality? Research shows that you can alter your personality traits by behaving in ways that align with the kind of person you&’d like to be—a process that can make you happier, healthier, and more successful. In Me, But Better, Olga embarks on an experiment to see whether it&’s possible to go from dwelling in dread to &“radiating joy.&” For one year, Olga reluctantly clicked &“yes&” on a bucket list of new experiences—from meditation to improv to sailing—that forced her to at least act happy. With a skeptic&’s eye, Olga brings you on her journey through the science of personality, presenting evidence-backed techniques to help you change your mind for the better. Sharply witty and deeply fascinating, Me, But Better offers a probing inquiry into what it means to live a fulfilling life, and how you can keep diving into change, no matter how uncomfortable it feels.
Moving Beyond Broke: The Power of Perseverance in Personal Finance
by Dasha KennedyIn the vein of Get Good with Money and The Black Girl&’s Guide to Financial Freedom, an accessible, witty, and necessary guide from the beloved creator of The Broke Black Girl that addresses the unique financial issues of Black women and others shut out of traditional finance conversations. Dasha Kennedy grew up in a family where finances were not discussed. At fifteen, she already had bad money habits that would follow her into adulthood. At nineteen, she realized that the Fortune 500 executives who promote financial literacy did not look or sound anything like her. And she knew she couldn&’t be the only person who felt as lost and overlooked as she did when it came to money management. So, she started the website The Broke Black Girl and discovered an entire community of people who were desperate for money advice and understanding. Now, Kennedy provides the ultimate user-friendly resource, featuring engaging and relatable stories from her own personal finance journey. With actionable advice and an engaging voice, she helps us take control, move past shame and anxiety, build family wealth in a single generation, and become financially independent forever.
On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR
by Steve OneyAn epic, decade-long reported history of National Public Radio that reveals the unlikely story of one of America&’s most celebrated but least understood media empires.Founded in 1970, NPR is America&’s most powerful broadcast news network. Despite being overshadowed by the larger and more glamorous PBS, public radio has long been home to shows such as All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and This American Life that captivate millions of listeners in homes, cars, and workplaces across the nation. NPR and its hosts are a cultural force and a trusted voice, and they have created a mode of journalism and storytelling that helps Americans understand the world in which we live. In On Air, a book fourteen years in the making, journalist Steve Oney tells the dramatic history of this institution, tracing the comings and goings of legendary on-air talents (Bob Edwards, Susan Stamberg, Ira Glass, Cokie Roberts, and many others) and the rise and fall and occasional rise again of brilliant and sometimes venal executives. It depicts how NPR created a medium for extraordinary journalism—in which reporters and producers use microphones as paintbrushes and the voices of people around the world as the soundtrack of stories both global and local. Featuring details on the controversial firing of Juan Williams, the sloppy dismissal of Bob Edwards, and a $230 million bequest by Joan B. Kroc, widow of the founder of McDonalds, On Air also chronicles NPR&’s daring shift into the digital world and its early embrace of podcasting formats, establishing the network as a formidable media empire. Fascinating, revelatory, and irresistibly dishy, this is a riveting account of NPR&’s unlikely launch, chaotic ascent, and ultimate triumph—a must-read for anyone interested in the history of public radio and its impact on American culture.
Malinalli: A Novel
by Veronica ChapaAn imaginative retelling of the triumphs and sorrows of one of the most controversial and misunderstood women in Mexico&’s history and mythology, perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia&’s Gods of Jade and Shadow and Zoraida Córdova&’s The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina.A real-life historical figure, the woman known as Malinalli, Malintzin, La Malinche, Doña Marina, and Malinalxochitl was the Nahua interpreter who helped Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés communicate with the native people of Mexico. When indigenous leaders observed her marching into their cities, they believed she was a goddess—blessed with the divine power to interpret the Spaniards&’ intentions for their land. Later, historians and pop culture would deem her a traitor—the &“Indian&” girl who helped sell Mexico&’s future to an invader. In this riveting, fantastical retelling, Malinalli is all of those things and more, but at heart, she&’s a young girl, kidnapped into slavery by age twelve, and fighting to survive the devastation wrought by both the Spanish and Moctezuma&’s greed and cruelty. Blessed with magical powers, and supported by a close-knit circle of priestesses, Mali vows to help defend her people&’s legacy. In vivid, compelling prose, debut author Veronica Chapa spins an epic tale of magic, sisterhood, survival, and Mexican resilience. This is the first novel to reimagine and reinterpret Malinalli&’s story with the empathy, humanity, and awe she&’s always deserved.
Fundamentals of Biocatalysts: Cell Structure and Function
by F. Xavier MalcataThis textbook covers the essentials of cells as biocatalysts, including cell morphology, cell genetics, cell metabolism, cell operation, cell stoichiometry, cell engineering, and cell interaction. A pragmatic and systematic approach is provided to all such topics, from the point of view of a biological engineer – illustrated by criteriously selected and carefully solved problems, proposed at the end of each section. In the first part of this textbook, readers will find a brief historical review of biotechnology; and in the second part, the author explores the performance of biocatalysts, in terms of native features and upon rational manipulation thereof. Whenever appropriate, mathematical derivations are put forward that are easy to follow step-by-step – even by students holding only elementary mathematical and biochemical backgrounds; and are developed at a pace suitable for self-learning. Furthermore, the functional forms and meanings of the expressionsproduced are explored, and the final germane formulae are duly highlighted and graphically interpreted in dimensionless form – to facilitate the perception of major trends and asymptotic patterns. Therefore, this book offers a valuable resource for both instructors and undergraduate/graduate students – as an aid to grasp and relate basic concepts dealing with living cells as catalysts designed for bioreactors, rather than engaging in cumbersome descriptions of their physiological behaviour.This textbook, together with the companion volumes Operation Fundamentals in Bioreactor Engineering and Modelling Fundamentals in Bioreactor Engineering, fill the gap between qualitative approaches, focused on biochemistry; and technological approaches, which often resort to empirical correlations – unlikely to support a fundamental understanding of the essential concepts.
Cathodic Protection of Offshore Structures (Synthesis Lectures on Ocean Systems Engineering)
by Alexander Arnfinn OlsenCathodic protection, when used in conjunction with protective coatings, is a common method used to protect immersed parts of steel surfaces from corrosion. This text offers detailed recommendations on cathodic protection for offshore structures. Traditional seagoing vessels dock at regular intervals, but offshore structures such as Floating Production Storage and Offloading structures (FPSOs) are stationary and are in continuous operation for prolonged periods of time. Therefore, the design of the corrosion protection for a 15-year or longer service life of a floating offshore structure requires special consideration. Some Floating Production Installations (FPIs) have hull designs similar to oil tankers, especially those converted from oil tankers. Others are designed and built as floating production platforms. Cathodic protection systems are to consider the structure to be protected as a whole as well as individual components which are attached to the structure. The information presented in the text is intended solely to assist the reader in the methodologies and/or techniques discussed. This text does not and cannot replace the analysis and/or advice of a qualified professional. It is the responsibility of the reader to perform their own assessment and obtain professional advice. Information contained in this text is considered to be pertinent at the time of publication but may be invalidated as a result of subsequent legislation, regulations, standards, methods, and/or more updated information and the reader assumes full responsibility for compliance.
Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence: 4th International Conference, ICPRAI 2024, Jeju Island, South Korea, July 03-06, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14893)
by Cheng-Lin Liu Arun Ross Christian WallravenThis volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, ICPRAI 2024, held in Jeju Island, South Korea, during July 03-06, 2024. The 69 full papers presented together with 08 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 135 submissions. The conference focuses on topics that includes advanced deep learning approaches for image and document processing, generative AI, novel analysis methods for medical data, and biometrics.
Value Relevance Of Textual Characteristics: Evidence from Annual Reports of U.S. Listed Firms (SIDREA Series in Accounting and Business Administration)
by Francesco Grossetti Olga BogachekThis book explores the evolution of value relevance in finance and accounting. While synthesizing existing literature to provide a robust theoretical framework, it also extends the discourse by incorporating textual characteristics into the traditional model of value relevance. The authors integrate two pivotal but often disparate research domains: value relevance and linguistic analysis in accounting disclosures. This inclusion enriches our understanding of how qualitative factors, such as tone and readability in corporate disclosures, interact with quantitative measures to influence market behavior and investor decision-making. The result is a nuanced, multi-dimensional analysis that not only bridges gaps in current academic research but also offers new avenues for practical application. The book starts by laying the groundwork for the concept of value relevance, discussing its evolution in the academic literature, theoretical models, their assumptions, and limitations. It then turns the spotlight onto corporate disclosure theories, thereby illuminating the strategies and psychological factors that influence how companies report their financials and accompanying narrative discussions. The authors demonstrate how the information is strategically disclosed and received, adding another layer of complexity to the concept of value relevance. The novel contribution of this manuscript comes from the methodological approach, incorporating textual analysis techniques into a widely-accepted Ohlson value relevance model. The authors empirically integrate textual elements like tone and readability and demonstrate how they can play a significant role in how investors perceive a company. The empirical section of the book provides robust evidence to support the central thesis—that qualitative elements in financial disclosures are not merely supplementary but are indeed value-relevant. This enhances the book's applicability across both academic and practical settings. In conclusion, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for those interested in the complexities of value relevance as well as the dynamics of financial disclosures. It offers valuable insights that are both theoretically robust and empirically validated, making it a useful resource for academics, practitioners, and regulators. It enriches the academic discourse by offering new pathways for research and practical application in a world where financial information is increasingly digitized. The target audience for this book includes academics in the fields of accounting and finance, as well as practitioners and regulators who are keen on understanding the evolving dynamics of how financial information impacts the capital markets.
Evidence-Based Treatments for Trauma-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents
by Ulrich Schnyder Marylène Cloitre Markus A. LandoltThe second, completely revised and updated edition of this handbook presents the current evidence-based psychological treatments for trauma-related disorders in childhood and adolescence. In addition, it provides clearly structured, up-to-date information on the fundamental principles of traumatic stress research and practice in this age group, covering epidemiology, developmental issues, pathogenetic models, diagnostics, and assessment. Each of the chapters on treatment, which form the core of the book, begins with a summary of the theoretical underpinnings of the approach, followed by a case presentation illustrating the treatment protocol session by session, an analysis of special challenges typically encountered in implementing this treatment, and an overview of the current evidence supporting the treatment approach. An innovative new section has been added to address the needs of emerging populations, featuring four new chapters that delve into the treatment of preschoolers, forcibly displaced children and adolescents, sexual and gender minorities, and indigenous populations. A special section considers treatments in particular settings, such as schools, hospitals, and juvenile justice systems. The concluding chapter provides an integrative discussion on how to effectively treat traumatized children and adolescents and an outlook into future developments. This book will be invaluable for clinical child and adolescent psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals dedicated to the care of traumatized children and adolescents.
Bedarfsplanung und Energiewende: Grundlagen, Rechtsrahmen und Ausblick mit Fokus auf Windenergieanlagen an Land (Schriftenreihe des Instituts für Klimaschutz, Energie und Mobilität)
by Roman WeidingerDieses Buch bietet eine ausführliche Untersuchung zu staatlicher Bedarfsplanung im Gefüge verfassungsrechtlicher Anforderungen und praktischer Anwendung. Insbesondere bereitet es erstmals monographisch die neueren Entwicklungen der Windenergieflächenbedarfsplanung auf. Hierbei werden zum einen die planungsrechtlichen Aspekte für Windenergieanlagen an Land umfassend aufgearbeitet und noch offene rechtswissenschaftliche Fragen in diesem Bereich diskutiert und einer Klärung zugeführt. Zum anderen wird die hochaktuelle gesetzgeberische Konzeption des Windenergieflächenbedarfsgesetzes umfassend erläutert, rechtlich geprüft und funktionsbezogen analysiert und bewertet. Schließlich macht die Arbeit auf Grundlage dieser Erkenntnisse, insbesondere der Neuartigen Aspekte der Flächenbedarfsplanung, rechtspolitische Vorschläge, wie die (Flächen-)Bedarfsplanung im Zusammenhang der Energiewende weiter an Bedeutung gewinnen könnte. Sie leistet damit einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur rechtstheoretischen und rechtsdogmatischen Einordnung der Bedarfsplanung insgesamt und liefert eine umfassende Analyse der bisherigen planungsrechtlichen Dogmatik für Windenergieanlagen an Land. Die rechtspolitischen Vorschläge treffen auf einen rechtlichen Bereich mit hoher Entwicklungsdynamik, sodass sie nicht nur mittel- und lang-, sondern schon kurzfristig für Wissenschaft und Politik von Nutzen sein können. Dementsprechend liegt die Zielgruppe vor allem in der Wissenschaft, insbesondere rechtspolitisch arbeitenden Wissenschafter:innen im Bereich des Energie- und vor allem Planungsrechts, sowie in der Politik - hier vor allem Entscheidungsträger in Regierung und Parlamenten sowie Interessenverbände im Bereich der Energiewende. Die rechtsdogmatischen Ausführungen, gerade zu planungsrechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen für Windenergieanlagen an Land, sind ferner auch an Praktiker gerichtet.
Vascular Access in Neonatal Nursing Practice: A Neuroprotective Approach
by Matheus Roland van Rens Kevin HugillThis essential resource provides a comprehensive guide for nurses and healthcare providers at all levels involved in neonatal vascular access. The text uniquely integrates core elements of theory, research evidence, and practical insights within a neuroprotective and family centred care stance. By blending these core elements, the book empowers nurses and healthcare providers to make evidence-based decisions, optimise safety, and enhance outcomes for infants and their families. This book is designed for neonatal nurses, nurse practitioners, and all healthcare professionals involved in neonatal care, from early-career clinicians to seasoned practitioners. It is an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of vascular access and integrate neuroprotective measures into their practice. Vascular Access in Neonatal Nursing Practice: A Neuroprotective Approach stands out as a vital resource, offering a holistic approach to neonatal vascular access. The book combines theory, research evidence, practical insights and technical expertise with a focus on embedding neuroprotection into vascular access. As such this book is an indispensable tool for neonatal units worldwide, providing a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge, practical insights, and evidence-based recommendations, all tailored to the specialised needs of neonates.
Dentine Hypersensitivity: Advances in Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment
by David G. GillamThis book, now in an extensively revised second edition, provides wide-ranging information on the progress achieved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of dentine hypersensitivity during the past few years. Recent advances in research, including innovations in the development of desensitizing agents, are fully described and detailed attention is paid to novel clinical approaches and potential future strategies in product development. Introductory chapters cover important aspects of physiology, prevalence and aetiology and advances in diagnosis and in vitro testing techniques for dentine hypersensitivity are discussed. Dentine hypersensitivity is a troublesome clinical condition that continues to perplex the clinician despite the vast array of available treatments that have been formulated to resolve the problem. There continues to be under-reporting of the condition by clinicians and uncertainty over aetiology, diagnosis, and effective management. This book will hopefully contribute to combating these deficiencies and assist the clinician in delivering optimal patient care.
Digitalisation and Public Policy in Africa: GovTech and CivicTech Innovations (Studies in National Governance and Emerging Technologies)
by Geci Karuri-Sebina Gedion OnyangoThis book examines the ways in which government-owned technologies (GovTechs) and technologies owned by civil society organisations (CivicTechs) can be integrated into policy processes to enhance interactions between citizens and governments, and ensure effective, efficient, and accountable public service delivery. It takes stock of current technological innovations, and assesses the ways in which they can be aligned with GovTechs and CivicTechs to improve African governments' capacities in public policy and governance processes. The first part of the book traces the emergence of digital technologies in public administration, and assesses their benefits and challenges, especially in the Global South. The following chapters present case studies from across Africa and various policy sectors to show how GovTechs and CivicTechs operate. They demonstrate how digital platforms can be used to protect data, enhance democracy, improve food systems, and reduce corruption. The book will appeal to all those interested in public policy, public administration, emerging technologies, and African politics.
Paying for the Welfare State in the 21st Century: Tax and Spending in Post-Industrial Societies
by David Byrne Sally RuaneWhat does the future hold for the welfare state in the post-industrial 21st century? Political and economic forces are threatening the taxation regimes of highly globalised, capitalist societies, prompting an urgent debate around the function of the welfare state and how we pay for it. In a challenge to current policy and thinking, David Byrne and Sally Ruane deploy the concepts and analytical tools of Marxist political economy to better understand these developments, and the possibilities they present for social change. Using the SNP in Scotland as an illustrative case study, current debates are related to a critical understanding of the relationship between taxation and spending, issues that are fundamental to early 21st century politics and the future of the welfare state.
The Anatomy of Magic: A Novel
by J.C. CervantesA young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all: an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. Yet not even her mystical abilities can shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers—and her confidence—spiraling out of control. Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family's ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past—Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic.
Girl Anonymous
by Christina DoddThe Godfather meets West Side Story in this twisty, darkly romantic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd. A dangerous blast sends a girl into hiding to escape a deadly family feud…As a child, Maarja Daire saw her mother ignite an explosion that killed vengeful mob boss Benoit Arundel—and herself—to save Maarja&’s life. Maarja&’s been on the run ever since…fleeing from intimacy, from love, from consequences.Now an adult, Maarja hides in plain sight as a fine arts mover, transporting priceless belongings. Work for a new client brings her to the mansion where the fateful blast from her childhood occurred. There she meets Dante, the ruthless, scarred and brooding Arundel family boss. He watches her with dark intent…but does he remember her? Will he use her to take revenge for his father&’s death? A chance turn of events earns her his trust, when she courageously leaps into flames to rescue his mother. And what happens between them in the darkness sets their worlds on fire, as Maarja recklessly abandons her lifelong caution and self-imposed isolation. Dante calls the urgency between them Fate. Maarja denies him, struggles against his domination and fights the slow erosion of her resistance. When he vows to end the ancient feud, his hidden enemies seize the opportunity to destroy him and the woman he will do anything to protect. Bound together by destruction, passion and destiny, Dante and Maarja must navigate uncharted depths of betrayal and loss, to create a new beginning…before the flames of the vendetta consume them.
Igniting Fate (Waking Fire)
by Jean LouiseIgniting Fate is the sequel and conclusion to WAKING FIRE, an incendiary YA fantasy that previously published from Inkyard last year and that bestselling author Sara Holland hailed as &“propulsive and full of heart.&”The story picks up right where WAKING FIRE left of and introduces readers to new cities and cultures drawn from North African, West African, and Middle Eastern influences.With dragons making a splash right now in the market, and successes like Fourth Wing and So Let the World Burn captivating readers. Igniting Fate is the perfect pick me up for readers looking for more epic dragon worlds.
Winners, The \ Los ganadores (Beartown Series #3)
by Fredrik BackmanRegresa a la unida y resiliente comunidad de Beartown con este "apasionante libro" (Woman's World) sobre primeros amores, segundas oportunidades y últimos adioses. Del autor de Gente ansiosa y Un hombre llamado Ove, bestsellers del New York Times.En el transcurso de dos semanas, todo cambiará en Beartown.Han pasado dos años desde aquellos sucesos que nadie quiere recordar. Todos han intentado seguir adelante, pero hay algo en este lugar que lo impide. La destrucción causada por una feroz tormenta de finales de verano reaviva la vieja rivalidad entre Beartown y el pueblo vecino de Hed, una rivalidad que siempre se ha librado a través de sus equipos de hockey sobre hielo.Maya Andersson y Benji Ovich, dos jóvenes que se marcharon de Beartown en busca de una vida mejor, vuelven a casa y se reencuentran con sus mejores amigos de la infancia. En el pueblo se respira una nueva sensación de optimismo y determinación, encarnada en la nueva e impresionante pista de hielo que se ha construido junto al lago.Los padres de Maya, por su parte, se ven envueltos en una investigación sobre las turbias finanzas del club de hockey; y Amat —quien fuera la estrella del equipo de Beartown— ha perdido el rumbo tras una lesión y un intento fallido de entrar en la NHL. Las tensiones latentes entre los dos pueblos se convierten en intimidación y violencia. Mientras tanto, un chico de catorce años se aleja cada vez más de esta comunidad obsesionada con el hockey y está decidido a vengarse de las personas a las que considera responsables de la muerte de su querida hermana. Tiene un arma y un plan que dejará a Beartwon con una pérdida que es casi más de lo que puede soportar. -----Return to the close-knit, resilient community of Beartown with this “engrossing page-turner” (Woman’s World) about first loves, second chances, and last goodbyes—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove.Over the course of two weeks, everything in Beartown will change.Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it. The destruction caused by a ferocious late-summer storm reignites the old rivalry between Beartown and the neighboring town of Hed, a rivalry which has always been fought through their ice hockey teams.Maya Andersson and Benji Ovich, two young people who left in search of a better life, come home and joyfully reunite with their closest childhood friends. There is a new sense of optimism and purpose in the town, embodied in the impressive new ice rink that has been built down by the lake.Maya’s parents, meanwhile, are caught up in an investigation of the hockey club’s murky finances, and Amat—once the star of the Beartown team—has lost his way after an injury and a failed attempt to get drafted into the NHL. Simmering tensions between the two towns turn into acts of intimidation and then violence. All the while, a fourteen-year-old boy grows increasingly alienated from this hockey-obsessed community and is determined to take revenge on the people he holds responsible for his beloved sister’s death.
The Inner Fitness Revolution: A Roadmap to Your Freedom and Joy
by Tina LiffordActress and empowerment counselor Tina Lifford guides readers on connecting with their authentic Self—the source of personal power, greater health, and joyful wellbeing—in this follow-up to The Little Book of Big Lies, an inspiring and hands-on guide in the tradition of Yasmine Cheyenne’s The Sugar Jar and Tabitha Brown’s Seen, Loved & Heard.For more than four decades, Tina Lifford has been on a mission. First, in her own life, and now in the world as the founder of The Inner Fitness Project. Her goal? To make “inner fitness” as well understood and actionable as physical fitness.What we know for sure is physical fitness strengthens the body and supports wellness. However, wellness and wellbeing are not the same.Yes, wellness addresses the physical body.Wellbeing stems from the Self inside the body—the health of our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and the actions and reactions they cause.Now, Tina takes readers into a much deeper and profound understanding of the Inner Fitness Project. This book is about proactively acknowledging and connecting with your inner Self—your source of personal power and inner health and wellbeing. Like physical fitness, inner fitness is an ongoing process of developmentBut exercise does not resolve our internal problems, eliminate feelings of inadequacy or unworthiness, or make us emotionally resilient long-term, nor does exercise administer forgiveness or assuage guilt, help us navigate loss or anxiety, or the thousands of ways we disconnect and drift away from ourselves.Lifford’s latest book aims to help you see your Self in new ways and elevate your relationship with your Self. Whether you are feeling broken, lost, stuck, or overwhelmed, or want to move into a new life chapter, or you are tired of beating yourself up or giving yourself away to everything and everyone in your life, or you want to stop living life as one big competition, soften your hardened heart, and trust life more, every imaginable constriction and problem will change for the better as you practice the art of becoming your whole Self. Every page of The Inner Fitness Revolution supports getting to know yourself and skillfully working with yourself to build a strong, healthy, and resilient inner you that can flourish and thrive despite the challenges and overwhelm that comes with life.Lifford offers 14 Practices that will lead you to a wiser, more whole Self, providing insights and directions for addressing any life situation and feeling empowered and aligned with your Self. The Inner Fitness Revolution will strengthen and help anyone navigate daily life more peacefully and effectively.This is the perfect book to transform your life and allows you to become your best version of yourself.
Love and Other Paradoxes: A Novel
by Catriona SilveyOne of the greatest love stories in history gets derailed when a struggling poet at Cambridge runs into a time-traveler who agrees to help him find his muse—a thoughtful and uplifting romantic comedy for fans of About Time and The Midnight Library.Cambridge University, 2005: Student Joe Greene scribbles verses in the margins of his notebook, dreaming of a future where his words will echo through the ages, all while doubting it could ever happen.Then, the future quite literally finds him—in the form of Esi. She’s part of a time-traveling tour, a trip for people in the future to witness history’s greatest moments firsthand. The star of this tour? Joe Greene. In Esi’s era, Joe is as renowned as Shakespeare. And he’s about to meet Diana, a fellow student and aspiring actress, who will become his muse and the subject of his famous love poems.But Esi is harboring a secret. She’s not here because she idolizes Joe—actually, she thinks his poetry is overrated. Something will happen at Cambridge this year that will wreck Esi’s life, and she’s hell-bent on changing it. When Esi goes rogue from her tour, she bumps into Joe and sends his destiny into a tailspin. To save both their futures, Esi becomes Joe’s dating coach, helping him win over Diana. But when Joe’s romantic endeavors go off-script—and worse, he starts falling for Esi instead—they both face a crucial question: Is the future set in stone, or can we pen our own fates?
Counterattacks at Thirty: A Novel
by Won-pyung SohnFrom the bestselling author of Almond, The Devil Wears Prada meets The Office in this witty, humane, and ultimately transformative story of a group of young workers who rebel against the status quo.Jihye is an ordinary woman who has never been extraordinary. In her administrative job at the Academy, she silently tolerates office politics and the absurdities of Korean bureaucracy. Forever only one misplaced email away from career catastrophe, she effectively becomes a master of the silent eye-roll and the tactical coffee run. But all her efforts to endure her superiors and the semi-hostile work environment they create are upended when a new intern, Gyuok Lee, arrives.Like a pacifist version of V in V for Vendetta, Gyuok recruits a trio of office allies to carry out plans for minor revenge. Together, these four “rebels” commit tiny protests against those in more powerful positions through spraying graffiti, throwing eggs, and writing anonymous exposés. But as their attacks increase, the initial joy they felt at the release becomes something more and Jihye and the others will discover the beauty of friendship and the extraordinary power of unity against adversity.
The Usual Family Mayhem: A Novel
by HelenKay DimonRevenge is a dish best served cold—especially when it comes in the form of one of Grandma’s “special” pies. Get the best of family hijinks, girl power, and hilariously justifiable crime in the latest novel from award-winning author HelenKay Dimon.Kasey Nottingham needs a splashy idea at her company where they find and develop the next big thing for investors—her job depends on it. Impulsively, she pitches Mags’ Desserts, a beloved small-town business run by her grandma Mags and live-in “best friend” Celia, two women who overcame deadbeat husbands and financial ruin to build a word-of-mouth clientele. Kasey expects her boss to say no. Instead, he sends her home to North Carolina to land the deal…and now she has a problem.Mags and Celia aren’t interested, which isn’t a surprise, but something else is going on in their kitchen. Locked cabinets. Cryptic conversations. Unexpected notations on business records. The ladies have secrets and whatever they’re hiding is big. As reports of mysterious deaths of abusive men in the area surface—all in households that recently received a delivery from Mags’ Desserts—Kasey worries Gram and Celia have gone into the poison pie business.As investors start circling, Kasey enlists Jackson Quaid, Celia’s nephew and Kasey’s long-time crush, as her reluctant investigation assistant. Jackson is practical. Kasey has a wild imagination. Together, they dodge Kasey’s boss and gather intel. And kiss. Lots of kissing, though probably not the best idea to start an unexpected romance. Doing it while keeping two feisty ladies from going to jail for knocking off bad husbands—even if those husbands deserve it—might be impossible…but Kasey never shied away from a challenge.
Hypochondria
by Will ReesA personal and literary examination of hypochondria.A free-wheeling philosophical essay, Hypochondria is expansive in its range of references, from the writings of Franz Kafka to original yet accessible readings of theorists like Lauren Berlant. Whether he is discussing Seinfeld, John Donne, or his own hypochondriac past, Rees reveals himself to be a wry and perceptive critic, exploration the causes – and the costs – of our desire for certainty. With wit and erudition, Hypochondria demonstrates both the rewards and the perils of reading (too) closely the common but typically overlooked aspects of our everyday lives.
Tailoring Treatment to Attachment Patterns: Healing Trauma in Relationship
by Karen Pando-Mars Diana FoshaHarnessing the power of attachment to transform psychotherapy. Research shows that attachment patterns—our patterns of relating to others, which develop in early childhood—affect far more aspects of our lives than was previously thought. Given how crucial these patterns are to how every patient relates to the world and to their own selves, how can therapists harness attachment to provide more effective therapy? Using AEDP® psychotherapy theory and methodology as a foundation, the authors present an innovative approach that tailors treatment to attachment patterns, allowing psychotherapists to help patients heal relational trauma. Here, readers will find attachment pattern-specific clinical interventions to help them translate attachment theory into transformative clinical practice. Case examples are used throughout to illustrate how to handle the unique challenges that psychotherapists encounter with each attachment pattern, while engaging commentary discusses how the attachment-informed experiential/relational process leads to healing attachment trauma and facilitating security, resilience, and well-being.