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The Wrath of the Fallen: Gods and Monsters, Book 4 (Gods and Monsters #4)
by Amber V. NicoleMy mind reached for his, hoping to calm the growing storm.Instead, I met Oblivion, hungry and waiting.Pure darkness.SAMKIEL AND DIANNA WILL RETURN in the next sizzling, dark romantasy series from Amber V. Nicole.EPIC. SPICY. ADDICTIVE.Embrace the darkness . . .'If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDY'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER'This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULIDon't miss the first three books in this series, THE BOOK OF AZRAEL,THE THRONE OF BROKEN GODS, and THE DAWN OF THE CURSED QUEEN!_________________________WHEN GODS DANCE WITH MONSTERS . . .With the return of Samkiel, the rightful heir, battle lines are beginning to form across the realms. But without the Ring of Oblivion, the ancient darkness living beneath Samkiel's skin begins to lash out, and as war looms on the horizon, he struggles with his growing power.Meanwhile, an ancient power plagues Dianna's dreams with messages of retribution. Desperate to protect the woman he loves, Samkiel must embark on a frantic search for answers - a journey that will lead him to the one place he dare not go: the Otherworld.THE WORLD WILL TREMBLEAs Nismera hunts for Vincent and Camilla, relentlessly chasing what they stole, her thirst for power, and her armada, only grow stronger. And now forces, primal and eternal, have taken notice, forcing Ig'Morruthens and gods to work together - an unlikely bond formed in blood and fire.Only one thing remains true:all must make a choice - save the realms or themselves._________________________⭐ Readers can't get enough of Samkiel and Dianna! ⭐'This was a wild ride that kept me on my toes, broke my heart thouroghly and made me cry so much, a story of mourning and love. I can't wait for book 3' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I honestly wish I could read these books again and again for the first time. And I need to mention the stunning writing- it's hard to make an almost 900 page book feel so epic and to flow as easily as it does, but Amber does it so incredibly well' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Everyone needs to read this miracle!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Amber Nicole is a freaking genius . . . Dianna is one of the best FMCS ever written and the journey she goes on if phenomenal . . . I say I consumed this masterpiece but really it consumed me!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This sequel was everything I could have wished for and more. . . . Amber's worldbuilding is utter perfection . . . This book gets ALL the love, stars, whatever because it utterly deserves it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
A Curse of Shadows and Ice: From BookTok favourite Catharina Maura comes a spicy and enchanting Beauty and the Beast retelling!
by Catharina MauraFROM BOOKTOK SENSATION AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CATHARINA MAURA COMES A DARK ROMANTASY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RETELLING...****A CURSED EMPERORPrincess Arabella of Althea is left no choice when Felix Osiris, the fearsome Shadow Emperor known for his deadly powers and his thirst for conquest, threatens to overthrow her home unless she agrees to marry him.A PRINCESS WITH FORBIDDEN MAGIC When she learns that he and his empire are plagued by ice and a monstrous darkness and she's been prophesized to set them free, they come to an agreement: help him minimize the curse's effect on his people, and he'll let her go.A MARRIAGE THAT COULD SAVE THEM ALL...As Felix teaches Arabella how to control her forbidden and volatile magic, her feelings for him turn from hatred to passion... and she realizes that she must break the curse or she'll forever lose him and everyone they love to the ice and shadows.****READERS LOVE A CURSE OF SHADOWS AND ICE 'I totally loved this book... I couldn't put the book down it's so well written. Loved it!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautiful, heartfelt, dark and dangerous at times, these two (Arabella and Felix) had a fiery passion and electric chemistry'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Best book I have read in a while, totally engrossing'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Branded
by Saffron A. KentPen Pal meets Yellowstone in this dark, western romance featuring a college student using a false identity to exchange spicy letters with a prison inmate, only to be hunted down when the convicted cowboy is released.It all began with letters. Every word he wrote etched itself into my mind, into my soul.I had no choice but to fall for him. Was it really so bad that the letters were part of a pen-pal program . . . for prisoners? Or that they weren't addressed to me?It's not as if we'd ever meet. It's not as if I'd ever get to look into Beau's eyes that yearn for the ranch he left behind. Or that I'd ever get to feel his work-roughened hands dominating my body just as he does my fevered dreams. What harm could there be?Until one afternoon when I find myself standing in front of Beau - pretending to be someone I'm not. But the joke's on me because for all my pretences, his deception is much crueller . . . The hardened, dangerous, impossibly beautiful man is nothing like the man in the letters.And it's too late for me to run.Content Guidance:The contents of this dark romance book may be triggering to some readers. It contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero.Trigger warnings: false identities, stalking/obsession, revenge/retribution, abduction, drugging, blackmail/coercion, forced marriage, violence, bondage, knife play, gun play, dubious consent, non-consent, off-the-page domestic abuse set in the past, off-the-page murder set in the past, parental grief
An Unlikely Coven: Book 1 in the Green Witch Cycle
by AM KvitaAfter seven long years, Joan Greenwood has been called home.As the only one in her elite family of witches who cannot manipulate magic, her return to New York City is lukewarm at best. But it's upended by the disastrous news that someone has created a spell that can turn an unmagical human into a powerful witch.While her family covets the ability to create a new generation of witches, Joan is wary of such power in the hands of her conniving relatives. When her best friend - who happens to be a vampire - confesses he has secretly, accidentally, saved this human-turned-witch from an uncertain fate, Joan is thrust headfirst into a desperate race to undo the spell before it kills its unwilling host.But as the different factions of the magic world hunt Joan across the city, she gathers a new family of allies to help her. Soon, her race to the truth draws her deeper into the heart of the city's magic, through uncertain alliances with a (very attractive) family rival, and far beyond the limits of everything she thought her own magic was capable of. Only now does Joan see... her power could rewrite the rules of the magic world-or bring the entire city to its knees.This debut contemporary fantasy features a lovable cast of queer, BIPOC characters, witty writing, and a sapphic slow-burn romance, An Unlikely Coven is perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches, An Unkindness of Magicians, and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
Tito's Gulag: A History of the Prison Island of Goli Otok (Stanford–Hoover Series on Authoritarianism)
by Martin PrevišićIn 1948, the Cominform, the Soviet-dominated organization that represented communist parties throughout Eastern Europe, expelled its Yugoslav branch, the Communist Party of Yugoslavia, for "nationalist" tendencies. The following year, Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslavia's leader, began mass arrests of suspected Stalinists. Prior to the expulsion, everyone in Yugoslavia had been a Stalin supporter—or claimed to be—and the result was a campaign comparable to the Stalinist terror of the 1930s. Using previously unexamined archival material and drawing on interviews with the few remaining survivors of Goli Otok, historian Martin Previšić delves into the origins of political repression under Tito and the daily workings of the prison camp island. Over this period, Yugoslav security forces arrested some 13,000 people and imprisoned them on Goli Otok, or "Barren Island," a desolate prison island off the coast of Croatia, where they were subjected to brutal treatment rivaling that in any Soviet gulag. Originally published in Croatian in 2019, this book is the first in English to fully examine this shocking and revealing episode from the region's past.
Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia
by Chiara FormichiChiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests.
What Did You Hear?: The Music of Bob Dylan
by Steven RingsDiscover a new side of the songs of Bob Dylan by exploring the virtues of rough sounds, peculiar intonation, and a raspy voice. Folk troubadour, rock star, country crooner—for a musician who adopted so many personas, Bob Dylan always sounds like himself. While he’s written many of the most iconic and impactful lyrics of the past sixty years, Dylan’s music has also reshaped our sonic imagination with his ragged voice, wailing harmonica, and rough-hewn guitar. Music theorist Steven Rings argues that such sonic imperfections are central to understanding Dylan’s songs and their appeal. These blemishes can invoke authenticity or persona, signal his social commitments, and betray his political shortcomings. Rings begins—where else?—with Dylan’s voice, exploring its changeability, its unmistakable features, and its ability to inhabit characters, including the female narrator of “House of the Rising Sun.” Rings then turns to Dylan as an instrumentalist, examining his infamous adoption of the electric guitar in 1965, as well as his stylistically varied acoustic playing, which borrows sounds and techniques from Black blues musicians, among other influences. Rings charts the histories audible in Dylan’s harmonica as well as piano, which has been central to his music making since his earliest days of imitating Little Richard in his hometown of Hibbing, Minnesota. Finally, Rings guides readers through one of Dylan’s most famous songs, “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall,” analyzing its musical sources as well as variations in live performances. A companion website of audio and video examples helps readers notice the nuances and idiosyncrasies inherent in Dylan’s work and, even more importantly, their effects. A close look at an underdiscussed but essential aspect of Dylan’s oeuvre, What Did You Hear? offers a fresh understanding of a singular performer, his musical choices, and the meanings that we can hear in his imperfect sounds.
DK Top 10 Madeira
by DK TravelWith its scenic beaches, rugged wilderness, vibrant towns and award-winning wine, sun-soaked Madeira is an island that dazzles visitors all year round. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you’ll find your way around the island of Madeira with absolute ease.Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Madeira into helpful lists of ten – from our own selected highlights to the best beaches, churches, hiking trails, wine outlets and outdoor activities. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Madeira to life. DK Eyewitness Madeira is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madeira you will find: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week- Detailed Top 10 lists of Madeira’s must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of Funchal Cathedral, Museu de Arte Sacra, Blandy’s Wine Lodge, Museu da Quinta das Cruzes, Zona Velha, Jardim Botânico, Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro, Monte, Curral das Freiras and Pico do Arieiro Madeira’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip – including family activities and things to do for free- A laminated pull-out map of Madeira, plus five full-color area maps- Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe- Detailed Top 10 lists of Madeira’s must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of Funchal Cathedral, Museu de Arte Sacra, Blandy’s Wine Lodge, Museu da Quinta das Cruzes, Zona Velha, Jardim Botânico, Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro, Monte, Curral das Freiras and Pico do Arieiro Madeira’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeingLooking for more on Portugal’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Portugal.About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
A Kids Book About Giving
by Jessica JackleyAn accessible and empowering conversation starter about giving.This is a kids’ book about giving. When you think of giving, what comes to mind? Do you immediately think of giving something to someone else, like money or a gift? There’s something huge I want you to know – that kind of giving is great, but it can be so much more than that.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what giving entails in all its forms. You can give your time, your energy, your heart, a smile. And when we give with authenticity and joy, the world is a better, brighter place.A Kids Book About Giving features:A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts, and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.
Explore: A Visual Journey Through Our World
by DKThis book of maps, packed with diagrams and information, helps you navigate science and experience an exciting new way to discover the subject.Maps can help you find your way around more than just places, and knowledge can be shared using more than just words. Using maps, children aged 7-9 will be introduced to all things science in an inviting and visual way.The second in a brand new series, Explore: Science uses maps to introduce need-to-know topics in an accessible and exciting way. Inside, you’ll find a whole collection of maps to explore topics like animal adaptations, the human body, rainbows, and magnetism. This all-encompassing maps book for children offers: An all-new visual approach to learning core subjects, as part of a brand-new exciting reference series.A combination of maps and other diagrams that break down important topics, combined with stats, facts, figures, and explanations.Bright and stand-out illustrations from the award-winning Studio Muti that explore each topic.This unique book features an encyclopedic range of subjects for children who want to find out everything there is to know about science.Follow the route of sound as it enters the ear and of a raindrop as it moves through the water cycle. Discover maps to guide you around hidden areas, such as the inside of an anthill and places as remote as the Galapagos. Explore the murky mangrove ecosystem, the vertebrate family tree, the human microbiome, gravity across the Solar System, and much more.
DK Malaysia and Singapore
by DK TravelWhether you want to marvel at Gardens by the Bay, trek through the jungle of Pulau Tioman or tuck into the world’s best street food at Lau Pa Sat market, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Malaysia and Singapore have to offer.Captivating cities, idyllic islands, ancient rainforest and sumptuous cuisine make Malaysia a country worth savoring. Across the border, Singapore’s urban landscape is just as vibrant and varied, studded with unspoilt green spaces, trendy bars and Michelin-starred restaurants. This corner of southeast Asia has it all.Our updated and redesigned 2023 guide brings Malaysia and Singapore to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the iconic buildings and neighborhoods of both country and city. DK Eyewitness Malaysia and Singapore is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Malaysia and Singapore you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Malaysia and Singapore’s must-sees and hidden gems.- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day.- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money.- Color-coded chapters to every part of Malaysia and Singapore, from Kuala Lumpur to Sabah, the Southern Peninsula to Sarawak.-The best places to eat, drink, shop and stay- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently- Covers: Kuala Lumpur, NorthWest Peninsula, Southern Peninsula,Eastern and Central Peninsula, Sarawak Sabah About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
She's a Host: An Unbuttoned Cookbook for Elegant Entertaining
by Erin LichyMake your gatherings unforgettable with recipes and entertaining inspiration from Bravo star and New York City hospitality queen Erin LichyThe secret to hosting success is simple: make the dishes that are closest to your heart, add a touch of glamour to every event, and arm yourself with the tools to be able to host at any moment with minimal effort. In She&’s a Host, Erin showcases the food of her familial roots — dishes from Cuba, Iraq, Yemen, Israel, and Turkey—as well as her modern takes on New York classics. Real Housewives fans will finally be able to make her famous shakshuka, learn how to whip up the ultimate mezcal martini, and create a decadent chocolate marble cake to rival the best one you can get at Zabar&’s. Each chapter features tips and tricks on how to host like a pro, all shown through soirées featuring Erin&’s famous friends. You&’ll find specific advice on how to organize your space for hosting, put together a photo-worthy tabletop, and pull-off memorable occasions that friends and family will be talking about for years to come. Learn how to throw a girls&’ night on a moment&’s notice, host a Shabbat dinner, and make even the most simple weeknight meal feel special. The book has been crafted so that you can turn to it again and again—for visual ideas, entertaining shortcuts, and recipes that will never disappoint.
DK South Korea
by DK TravelBe inspired and plan your next unforgettable trip with DK travel guidesMake your trip to South Korea extraordinaryHiking the Jeju Olle Trail. Tea tasting in Boseong. Nights of karaoke fun in Seoul. With so much to see and do, South Korea is a must-visit. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK travel guide is the perfect companion.This new first edition brings South Korea to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country’s buildings and neighbourhoods.You'll discover:- our pick of South Korea’s must-sees and top experiences- beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of South Korea- the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay- detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy- easy-to-follow itineraries- expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe- colour-coded chapters to each part of South Korea- a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goSpending longer in South Korea’s capital? Try Top 10 Seoul.
DK Top 10 Honolulu and O'ahu
by DK TravelAloha! Explore the natural and cultural beauty of Honolulu and O’ahu on your next adventure. From clear water and turquoise coves, palm-shaded beaches and exhilarating surfing spots to rich historical, culinary and linguistic experiences, Honolulu is an island getaway like no other. Welcome to Honolulu and O'ahu! Situated in the Pacific and off the coast of mainland North America, this island offers activities and sites that will take your breath away. Try traditional Hawaiian food after a long day of sightseeing, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, or relaxing on Waikiki beach. Immerse yourself in its nightlife and cultural heritage or walk one of the many Honolulu hiking trails. There’s something for everyone on this incredible island, and your DK travel book shows you exactly what to do whether it's an adventure, relaxation or history you’re after!Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Honolulu and the O'ahu into helpful lists of 10. Discover the best beaches and waterfalls, restaurants, golf courses and nature parks. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu and O'ahu is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Honolulu and O'ahu you will find: - Six easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week.- Detailed Top 10 lists of the Pearl Harbor, Bishop Museum and Planetarium, Capitol District, ‘Iolani Palace, Chinatown, Honolulu Museum of Art, Kalākaua Avenue, South Shore, Kāne’ohe District and the Polynesian Cultural Center.- Honolulu and O’ahu’s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing.- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip — including family activities and things to do for free.- A laminated pull-out map of Honolulu, plus five full-color area maps.- Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around and stay safe.Looking for more on Hawai’i’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Hawai’i.About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
DK Sri Lanka
by DK TravelYour journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-color photography, this 100% updated guide to Sri Lanka brings you the best of this beautiful country in a brand-new, lightweight format.What's inside? - full-color photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughout- easy-to-follow walks, tours, and itineraries - our pick of Sri Lanka's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems- insider tips and information: when to visit, how to avoid the crowds, where to capture the perfect photo, and more- the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay- an area-by-area guide covering each corner of Sri Lanka, from Colombo to Kandy, Jaffna to Galle- expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safeNow in paperback and printed on quality lightweight paper, our Sri Lanka travel guide has been redesigned with you, the traveller, in mind, so you can take it wherever you go. DK Eyewitness is the bronze award-winning travel guidebook series as voted by the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2019.
You are Younger than a Star
by Katherine HalliganSnuggle up with your little star and enjoy reading this picture book together, filled with nature's delights.You are Younger than a Star is a beautiful picture book about the natural world and our place within it for children aged 5-7.Nature can teach us so much about ourselves, so turn the pages, explore the natural world, and help your little one find their sense of place. A gentle, lyrical story takes little ones on a magical journey to explore who they are and how they compare to the world around them.This magical picture book for children offers: An entertaining narrative about the natural world that can be shared between parents/caregivers and children.A decorative, metallic jacket, striking illustrations and uplifting, timeless message, making it an ideal gift and keepsake.A variety of topics, including animals, plants, oceans and space, as well as concepts such as size and distance.This picture book is full of fun facts, such as where to find the world’s highest mountain, how many beetles live on our planet and how old stars are compared to a child, that will be sure to satisfy your child’s natural curiosity.Admire the huge blue whale as it moves through the vast ocean and cherish the trail of tiny bubbles that it leaves in its wake. Then visit the busy forest - find the silent sloth hanging motionless from a branch and follow the busy hummingbird as it flies between the trees. Turn the pages and explore each scene together. How does your little one compare to nature's wonders? Are they bigger than a bubble and smaller than a whale? Are they as still as a sloth or as busy as a hummingbird?
DK Peru
by DK TravelWhether you want to chow down on deliciously fresh ceviche in Lima, descend into the wildlife-filled Amazon, or take the trail to Machu Picchu, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Peru has to offer.With its scorched coastal deserts, steamy jungles and snow-capped mountains, Peru is blessed with beautiful scenery. These spectacular landscapes are an adventurer's playground, too, offering everything from hiking to biking and more. Beyond this lie ancient Inca cities, charming old-world towns and some of the most mouthwatering food in all of South America.Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Peru to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness Peru is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Peru you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Peru’s must-sees and hidden gems- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money- Color-coded chapters to every part of Peru, from Cusco to the Central Sierra, Cordillera Blanca to the Amazon Basin- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Central Lima, Miraflores and San Isidro, Barranco, Beyond the Center, The Southern Coast, Arequipa, Canyons and Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Central Sierra, Cordillera Blanca, The Northern Desert, The Northern Highlands, The Amazon BasinAbout DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Death by Design: Producing Racial Health Inequality in the Shadow of the Capitol
by Sanyu A. MojolaWashington, DC, has the nation's largest racial life expectancy gap, and it has experienced many of the nation's worst epidemics, including maternal and infant mortality, homicide, heroin overdoses, and HIV/AIDS. These epidemics have disproportionately affected African Americans. Why and how does racial health inequality exist and persist? Starting from the city's founding in the late 1700s and drawing on a range of sources—including archival material, life history interviews, and census, vital statistics, and disease surveillance data—this book illustrates how the physical, social, and policy design of the city contributes to the production and reproduction of disproportionate Black death.
Kigali: A New City for the End of the World (Atelier: Ethnographic Inquiry in the Twenty-First Century)
by Samuel ShearerA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. In the first decade of the twenty-first century, the government of Rwanda hired American and Singaporean design firms to transform the image of Kigali from a wounded city into a competitive destination for foreign investment. The firms produced promotional images of a post-conflict tabula rasa waiting to be rebuilt by foreign investors as an urban solution to climate change. However, to make this marketing image real, much of the actual city would need to be destroyed and its residents converted to consumers of green housing and service delivery systems. Kigali is an ethnography of a city that is being destroyed so that it can be rebuilt for the end of the world. Drawing on years of ethnographic fieldwork with Kigali residents as they navigate the catastrophes induced by sustainable urbanism, this book offers a searing critique of capitalist solutions to climate change and an account of the city’s popular alternatives to sustainable urbanism.
Thriving as an International Scientist: Professional Development for Global STEM Citizens
by Sonali MajumdarThe first career guide specifically tailored to the unique needs of international STEM PhDs For foreign-born scientists holding temporary visas in the US, building a career while navigating the antiquated and restrictive American immigration system takes resilience and creativity. In this book, Sonali Majumdar, a fellow immigrant scientist and a professional development advisor for international doctoral students in engineering and the natural sciences, shares her expertise of how international scientists can be empowered to flourish in any career. Unlike other professional development guides, Thriving as an International Scientist foregrounds the unique needs and skills of immigrant STEM PhDs at all career stages and across diverse sectors. Through recommendations for best practices of professional development and career design as well as stories of international scientists, this book also provides concrete, culturally appropriate tools for managers, faculty advisors, and other mentors. With a combination of hard-nosed advice and nurturing encouragement, Majumdar delivers a much-needed guide to help these often overlooked scientists forge a successful career path.
Nile Nightshade: An Egyptian Culinary History of the Tomato (California Studies in Food and Culture)
by Anny GaulA cultural and culinary history of modern Egypt through the nation's beloved tomato. By the end of the twentieth century, the tomato—indigenous to the Americas—had become Egypt's top horticultural crop and a staple of Egyptian cuisine. The tomato brought together domestic consumers, cookbook readers, and home cooks through a shared culinary culture that sometimes transcended differences of class, region, gender, and ethnicity—and sometimes reinforced them. In Nile Nightshade, Anny Gaul shows how Egyptians' embrace of the tomato and the emergence of Egypt's modern national identity were both driven by the modernization of the country's food system. Drawing from cookbooks, archival materials, oral histories, and vernacular culture, Gaul follows this commonplace food into the realms of domestic policy and labor through the hands of Egypt's overwhelmingly female home cooks. As they wrote recipes and cooked meals, these women forged key aspects of public culture that defined how Egyptians recognized themselves and one another as Egyptian.
The Development Film in the Americas
by Molly GeidelIn this book, Molly Geidel traces the rise and fall of the development film, an overlooked film genre that circulated widely in the Americas from the 1940s through the 1970s. Development films, often short documentaries, were made at the behest of state agencies, global governance organizations, and private corporations to link capitalist conceptions of economic growth to improved quality of life. Development films made this link beautifully compelling, blending elements from ethnography and socially committed leftist film traditions to create indelible narratives of underdevelopment and modernization. The Development Film in the Americas tells the story of these films and the hemispheric cohort of filmmakers who crafted them, chronicling the filmmakers' fraught relationships with both the organizations they worked for and the actors in their films.
Influencer Creep: How Optimization, Authenticity, and Self-Branding Transform Creative Culture
by Sophie BishopA look at how the rise of influencer culture has changed creative work A sculptor works while wearing a GoPro camera to capture Instagram content. A painter decides whether to make pieces that she won't be able to share on Instagram, after her account was blocked for sharing "sexualized" content. An artist finds that her portraits of light-skinned women get an algorithmic boost over those featuring dark-skinned models. These creative workers are now using the content-generation skills and promotional strategies pioneered by influencers to compete for visibility online.Influencer Creep explores what happens when creative workers must go beyond their work to build a comprehensive online presence. Creator studies expert Sophie Bishop delineates how the tactics of professional influencers affect the ways creative workers navigate social media platforms. They must optimize their content to win the favor of opaque algorithms they do not control. They must engage in relentless self-branding, creating a compelling, consistent, and platform-ready image. And that image, in spite of being carefully manufactured, must be perceived as authentic. Taking seriously the motivations that drive more and more people into the contest for online visibility, Influencer Creep documents a creative workforce nervously conforming to the monopoly power of social media platforms—and occasionally resisting it.
Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity
by Seth BerkleyHow vaccines became the world's most powerful and widely distributed health intervention, and the inside story of the challenging race to deliver COVID-19 vaccines globally.Fair Doses is a story of vaccines: how they came about, why they are important, and how they have been made globally available—although our quest for vaccine equity is still ongoing. In this fascinating deep dive into vaccines, Dr. Seth Berkley, an internationally recognized infectious disease epidemiologist and public health leader, offers an inside view of the challenges of developing and disseminating vaccines for a broad swath of illnesses, from Ebola to AIDS to malaria and beyond. COVID-19 was a lesson about the devastation a novel virus can bring on our world. When the first signs of this new infection appeared, Dr. Berkley co-created COVAX, a global initiative aimed at ensuring equitable vaccine distribution. The COVAX team had to navigate vaccine nationalism, vaccine diplomacy, intentional disinformation, political forces, and the conflicting incentives of vaccine companies in its race against the virus. In record time, the group organized 193 countries, raised more than $12 billion, built the world's largest portfolio of COVID-19 vaccines, and delivered two billion doses to 146 countries. Future pandemics are an evolutionary inevitability, and future global response needs to be much faster and more equitable. Drawing from his personal experience, Dr. Berkley lays out a bold vision of preparedness that will help the global community take advantage of rapid advancements in science to make our world safer from infectious diseases.
Manga's First Century: How Creators and Fans Made Japanese Comics, 1905–1989
by Andrea HorbinskiA comprehensive English-language history of a beloved medium, Manga’s First Century tells the story of the artists and fans who built a cultural juggernaut. Manga is the world’s most popular style of comics. How did manga and anime—"moving manga"—become ubiquitous? Manga’s First Century delves into the history and finds surprising answers. In fact, manga has always been a global phenomenon. Countering essentialist myths of manga’s emergence from the deepest wells of Japanese art, author Andrea Horbinski shows it was born in the early 1900s, a hybrid form that crossed single-panel satirical cartoons popular in Europe and America with the Edo period’s artistic legacy. As a medium, manga initially focused on political commentary, expanding to include social satire, children’s comics, and proletarian art in the 1920s and 1930s. Manga’s evolution into a medium embracing complex, long-form storytelling was likewise driven by creators and fans pushing publishers to accept new, radical expansions in manga’s artistic and narrative practices. In the 1970s, innovative creators and fans empowered a new breed of fan-generated comics (dōjinshi) and established robust audiences of adult, female, and queer manga readers, while nurturing generations of amateur and professional creators who continue to enrich and renew manga today.