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Dirty Kids: Chasing Freedom with America's Nomads
by Chris Urquhart&“[A] fascinating debut . . . documenting the lives of teenage runaways who traverse America as part of a freewheeling counterculture.&” —Publishers Weekly At age twenty-two, writer Chris Urquhart left a life of middle-class comfort to document the lives of these young nomads for a magazine feature. Captivated, she followed them for three more years. In honest prose interspersed with photographs portraying the grimy beauty of nomadic life, Dirty Kids tells the story of how Urquhart lived alongside runaways, crust punks, and dropouts, hippies, Deadheads, and Rainbows in an attempt to belong in their world. But the road took its toll, and along the way, Urquhart found suffering alongside the freedom—mental health issues, substance abuse, and fears of violence marred her journey. Despite all that, the warm, welcoming family of travelers and their radically alternative culture of sharing, generosity, and non-capitalistic collaboration forever changed her outlook on life and her understanding of freedom. &“An illuminating and memorable twenty-first-century journey. From this angle, Burning Man looks bourgeois.&” —Ted Conover, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing &“Brings readers face-to-face with the bliss of freedom, the terror of loneliness, and the hard but true realities of life on the road—and on the rails—in modern day Babylon.&” —Peter Conners, author of Growing Up Dead: The Hallucinated Confessions of a Teenage Deadhead &“Urquhart shows us a seldom-glimpsed slice of America with poetic flair and journalistic objectivity.&” —Ken Ilgunas, award-winning author of Trespassing Across America
Reinventing Prosperity: Managing Economic Growth to Reduce Unemployment, Inequality, and Climate Change
by Jorgen Randers Graeme Maxton&“An important contribution to the global debate about growth, equality, climate change, and the path to a viable human future.&” —David Korten, international bestselling author of When Corporations Rule the World The biggest challenges facing human wellbeing today—widening income inequality, continuing global poverty, and environmental degradation—may be simple to solve in theory. But, because we are required to come up with solutions that are acceptable to a political majority in the rich world, they are much harder to solve in practice. Most of the commonly proposed &“solutions&” are simply not acceptable to most people. Many of these proposed solutions—like stopping the use of fossil fuels—require a sacrifice today in order to obtain an uncertain advantage in the far future. Therefore they are politically infeasible in the modern world, which is marked by relatively short term thinking. In Reinventing Prosperity, Graeme Maxton and Jorgen Randers provide a new approach altogether through thirteen recommendations which are both politically acceptable and which can be implemented in the current period of slow economic growth around the world. Reinventing Prosperity solves the forty-year-old growth/no-growth standoff, by providing a solution to income inequality, continuing global poverty and climate change, a solution that will provide for economic growth but with a declining ecological footprint.Reinventing Prosperity shows us how to live better on our finite planet—and in ways we can agree on. &“An essential guide to those who want to change the world for the better—and for certain.&” —Ha-Joon Chang, international bestselling author of 23 Things They Don&’t Tell You About Capitalism &“[A] well-argued book . . . explaining complex issues in a style that is clear, logical, and succinct.&” —Publishers Weekly
Murderers' Row Volume Three: Wrecking Crew, My Brother's Keeper, Summary Execution (Murderers' Row #3)
by Michael Withey John Ferak Chris Russo BlackwoodThree bestselling true crime books for the price of one—from the Steven Avery case to a brother&’s quest for justice to an international conspiracy. Wrecking Crew: While working for USA Today&’s Investigative Team, John Ferak wrote dozens of articles on Steven Avery, who was charged with the murder of Teresa Halbach. In Wrecking Crew, Ferak lays out high-profile lawyer Kathleen Zellner&’s post-conviction strategy to free Avery. &“Whatever you thought you believed about this infamous case, get ready to change your mind or be more convinced than ever . . . Fascinating.&” —Steve Jackson, New York Times bestselling author My Brother&’s Keeper: The moment he found out his brother Gary was missing and presumed dead, Ted Kergan launched a relentless effort to bring two suspected killers to justice and find Gary&’s body. Little did he know his quest would consume a fortune and take thirty years to reach its dramatic conclusion. An International Book Awards Finalist! &“A thirty-year search for the truth . . . a story of persistence, determination, and deep brotherly love.&” —Denise Wallace, author of Daddy&’s Little Secret Summary Execution: On June 1, 1981, two young activists, Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes, were murdered in Seattle in what was made to appear like a gang slaying. But the victims&’ families and friends suspected they were considered a threat to Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his regime&’s relationship to the United States. &“Remarkable . . . The story has so many twists—as well as amazing turns—that prove the point that conspiracy theories aren&’t necessarily fiction.&” —Eric Nalder, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist
The Mannequin Makers: A Novel
by Craig CliffIn early twentieth-century New Zealand, a grieving man embarks on a bizarre project: “A story about obsession gone horribly wrong . . . spellbinding and original.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)Excitement is rare in the small town of Marumaru, New Zealand. So when a young Maori man arrives on the morning train one day in 1903—announcing the imminent visit of a famous strongman—the entire town turns out to greet him, save one. Colton Kemp, a department store window-dresser, is at home, watching his beloved wife die in premature childbirth. Tormented by grief, he hatches a plan to make his name and thwart his professional rival, the silent and gifted Carpenter: over the next sixteen years he will raise his newborn twins in secrecy and isolation, to become human mannequins in the world’s most lifelike window display.“At once fantastical and deeply human. Reminiscent of the likes of Peter Carey’s Oscar and Lucinda or Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet, there is something delightfully off-kilter, imaginative and original in Cliff’s storytelling . . . a superb novel of parental obsession, the lure of the unattainable and the tragedy inherent within human nature.” —The Hoopla“A book that makes grand promises and delivers.” —The New York Times
Frankincense and Murder (The Duncan Maclain Mysteries #12)
by Baynard KendrickWhen a party is spoiled by murder, a blind detective must sniff out a killer, in this mystery by the author of The Aluminum Turtle.Following the loss of his sight in World War I, ex–intelligence officer Capt. Duncan Maclain honed his other senses and became one of the most successful and well-known private investigators in New York City . . .There&’s a swinging cocktail party at the Upper West Side apartment of brothers Herb and Andy Bolin. The two accountants have invited plenty of guests, including their dear friend Captain Maclain. But not everyone is in good spirits when the detective arrives. Herb is in a financial jam and has been using alcohol and sleeping pills to cope. He picks a fight and is carried to his bedroom to sleep it off—only to never wake again . . .Herb&’s doctor declares it was the pills and booze that did him in. But Maclain&’s powerful nose knows better: he smells cyanide. Certain of foul play, Maclain must attempt to solve the case. The trouble is Herb has a long list of enemies, and picking up the killer&’s scent won&’t be easy . . .Baynard Kendrick was the first American to enlist in the Canadian Army during World War I. While in London, he met a blind English soldier whose observational skills inspired the character of Capt. Duncan Maclain. Kendrick was also a founding member of the Mystery Writers of America and winner of the organization&’s Grand Master Award
Unlock Your Dog's Potential: How to Achieve a Calm and Happy Canine
by Sarah FisherThe renowned animal trainer shares her unique behavior management techniques to get your dog happier, healthier, less stressed, and more obedient. Animal trainer Sarah Fisher is known for transforming the behavior of dogs who are beyond ordinary rehabilitation techniques. She also helps dog owners go beyond passive dog ownership to become observant, understanding, and pro-active dog guardians. In Unlock Your Dog&’s Potential, Fisher offers step-by step instructions to using her methods at home. With simple exercises and invaluable training advice, you can safely and effectively reduce unwanted behaviors such as leash pulling, barking, and chewing, You will also learn to recognize symptoms of stress or concern in your dog, and how you can alleviate these tensions to improve your dog&’s well-being and strengthen your bond.Unlock Your Dog&’s Potential covers a wide range of unique dog management techniques, including handling and bodywork exercises to improve movement and trainability. Case studies of dogs Fisher has worked with appear throughout the book to show how her techniques relate to real-life situations.
The Case-Book of Jimmy Lavender
by Vincent StarrettTwelve delightful mystery stories featuring one of the Golden Age&’s greatest detectives from the author of Murder in Peking.From their headquarters in Chicago, private investigator Jimmy Lavender, with his trademark lock of white hair, and his sidekick, Gilly, tackle some of the city&’s toughest cases. Their assignments have been known to take them all over the country and even to foreign lands. Featured in this volume are twelve of their finest adventures from the 1920s and 30s, including &“The Lisping Man,&” &“Recipe for Murder,&” &“The Man Who Couldn&’t Fly,&” &“The Sealed Room,&” &“The Raven&’s Claw,&” and &“The Woman in Black.&” Prepare for all the fun and action as Jimmy and Gilly bring criminals to justice.
Sound: A Memoir of Hearing Lost and Found
by Bella Bathurst&“A moving and fascinating book about sound and what it means to be human&” from the Somerset Maugham Award–winning author of The Lighthouse Stevensons (Financial Times). In this surprising and moving book, award-winning writer Bella Bathurst shares the extraordinary true story of how she lost her hearing and eventually regained it and what she learned from her twelve years of deafness. Diving into a wide-ranging exploration of silence and noise, she interviews psychologists, ear surgeons, and professors to uncover fascinating insights about the science of sound. But she also speaks with ordinary people who are deaf or have lost their hearing, including musicians, war veterans, and factory workers, to offer a perceptive, thought-provoking look at what sound means to us. If sight gives us the world, then hearing—or our ability to listen—gives us our connections with other people. But, as this smart, funny, and profoundly honest examination reveals, our relationship with sound is both more personal and far more complex than we might expect. &“Bathurst is a restless, curious writer . . . After reading this book, I found myself listening in a richer and more interested way.&” —The Guardian &“A hymn to the faculty of hearing by someone who had it, lost it and then found it again, written with passion and intelligence . . . terrifying, absorbing and ultimately uplifting.&” —Literary Review &“Bathurst&’s affecting memoir will enlighten and educate.&” —Publishers Weekly &“A memoir of hearing loss and what the author learned . . . through her unexpected recovery from it. A good writer knows material when it presents itself, and Bathurst is a very good writer.&” —Kirkus Reviews
An A–Z Guide to Food Additives: Never Eat What You Can't Pronounce
by Deanna M. MinichA reference for decoding what those mysterious ingredients are—and how they may affect you: “The definitive guide for the health-conscious shopper.” —Robert H. Lerman, MD, PhDHere’s a tongue twister: Say cochineal extract, diacetyl, tertiary butylhydroquinone, BHA, HFCS, and MSG. It's not just knowing how to pronounce what’s in your food that’s important, it's knowing what it does and how it can affect you. The average American consumes about 150 pounds of food additives per year. With so many processed foods on the supermarket shelves, it can be hard to navigate the waters to an additive-free diet.A-Z Guide to Food Additives helps you change the way you eat and shop—providing heart-healthy tips while helping you avoid undesirable food additives. Also, you’ll get the rundown on which additives do no harm and may even be nutritious. This “additive translator” lets you head down to your grocery store with a grocery list in one hand and your newfound knowledge in the other.A-Z Guide to Food Additives delivers:Essential nutrition adviceHints on what to look for when reading those unreadable ingredient labelsTips on buying fresh produce in order to avoid pesticidesInformation on ingredients that can contribute to headaches, bloating, breathing difficulties, and other problemsSafety ratings for 300 ingredientsReference charts for additives that may cause cancer or allergic reactions, or should be limited for sodium-sensitive people
The College Bound Organizer: The Ultimate Guide to Successful College Applications
by Anna Costaras Gail LissYour step-by-step comprehensive guide to organize every step of the college application process from college search through college admission.College admissions is tougher than ever. With standardized test taking and school visits, the college application essay to write and forms to fill out, there is so much to do. Applying to college is intimidating and overwhelming for both teenagers and parents.The challenge is to be well informed, prepared, focused and organized throughout the multi-step college search and admission process. Your solution is The College Bound Organizer, the ultimate guide to help students effectively navigate this very complicated and stressful process.The College Bound Organizer helps students: Understand what admission officers are looking for in an applicant Prevent common mistakes students make on their applications Build a personal profile Plan an individualized testing schedule Research colleges to identify schools that are a good fit Develop a balanced list of schools Secure letters of recommendation Complete and submit applications accurately and on time Develop the college application essay Apply for financial aid and scholarships Ace interviews Sort and manage application results Make a final decision“Planning ahead and ‘getting there first’ can do more than help students get into a good college—it can provide them with life skills, a solid education, and lifelong friends.” —Business Insider“Using The College Bound Organizer is one way to help you stay focused on what is really important.” —Edward B. Fiske, bestselling author of Fiske Guide to Colleges
The Best American Essays 2012 (The Best American Series)
by Alan Lightman Lauren Slater Malcolm Gladwell Mark Doty Jonathan Franzen Francine Prose Benjamin Anastas Sandra Tsing LohNonfiction from Malcolm Gladwell, Francine Prose, Jonathan Franzen, and more: &“There is not a dud in the bunch. [An] exhilarating collection.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Whether a personal reflection on a wife&’s decline from Alzheimer&’s, a critique of the overdiagnosis of mood disorders, a lighthearted look at menopause, a friend&’s commentary on David Foster Wallace&’s heartbreaking suicide, or a memoir of teaching underprivileged children, this collection highlights the best essays of the year with contributions from: Benjamin Anastas • Marcia Angell • Miah Arnold • Geoffrey Bent • Robert Boyers • Dudley Clendinen • Paul Collins • Mark Doty • Mark Edmundson • Joseph Epstein • Jonathan Franzen • Malcolm Gladwell • Peter Hessler • Ewa Hryniewicz-Yarbrough • Garret Keizer • David J. Lawless • Alan Lightman • Sandra Tsing Loh • Ken Murray • Francine Prose • Richard Sennett • Lauren Slater • Jose Antonio Vargas • Wesley Yang &“A trove of fine writing on big issues.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The House of War and Witness
by Mike Carey Linda Carey Louise Carey&“A fantastical ghost story and a suspenseful military mystery . . . A daringly original fantasy novel&” from the acclaimed authors of The Steel Seraglio (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In 1740, an Austrian infantry company more than two hundred strong arrives at the Prussian border. Their orders: to defend the town of Narutsin when war—inevitably—breaks out. But they don&’t get the warm welcome they&’re expecting. If anything, the locals seem strangely secretive, and the soldiers who previously garrisoned in the village have disappeared. Fearing the villagers may be consorting with the enemy, the commander orders his prim young lieutenant Klaes to investigate . . . On the outskirts of town, in a dilapidated manor known as Pokoj, the road-weary soldiers make their home for the winter. Accompanying them is Drozde, a camp follower and entertainer who possesses a very special talent: she can see and communicate with the dead. She&’s the only one who knows that the crumbling mansion is far from empty. It&’s teeming with ghosts—and they know her. Each spirit tells Drozde how they became a part of Pokoj&’s sprawling history, hinting at its future as well as its past. As she listens to their tales, it becomes apparent that the story of the manor hasn&’t yet ended—and that she and Klaes have their own parts to play in the horror that is to come . . . &“All of the characters come alive on the pages—even the ghosts. . . . A compelling, accomplished novel.&” —Strange Horizons &“Delightfully odd . . . Subtle horror and extra special creepiness . . . A fine example of what the Careys are capable of.&” —Starburst
Big Embroidery: 20 Crewel Embroidery Designs to Stitch with Wool
by Nancy NicholsonStash-busting embroidery projects for home décor, clothes, and accessories with folk art-inspired designs, by author of Modern Folk Embroidery.Big Embroidery is all about stitching beautiful designs up fast using yarn instead of embroidery thread. Designer Nancy Nicholson has created a collection of stunning designs based on traditional crewel work, and adapted them for a modern audience using everyday yarn. Crewel embroidery is traditionally done using two-ply wool and stitched onto linen. Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of yarn and fabric, including upholstery fabrics, woolens, and tweeds, to create a collection of stunning quick-to-stitch projects. Choose from home decor items such as cushions, bags, wall hangings and table runners, as well as ideas for embellishing clothing. Nancy shows readers how to do all the key embroidery stitches with a stitch library featuring easy-to-follow diagrams of all the basic crewel embroidery stitches in detail.
Snow
by Ronald Malfi&“Some &‘old school&’ horror storytelling of the highest degree&” from the award-winning author of Bone White (Bloody Disgusting). They come in with the snow. They are the snow . . . The blizzard begins pummeling the Midwest on Christmas Eve, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Chicago&’s O&’Hare International Airport. Todd Curry doesn&’t need another reason to disappoint his son, so he joins three other people in renting the last four-wheel drive available and they set out into the blinding snow. Only two hours into the treacherous trip west, Todd swerves to avoid a man in the middle of the highway. The stranger claims his daughter is lost somewhere out in the snow. Though his odd demeanor and ripped clothes make Todd and his group uneasy, they agree to take the man to the nearest town—if the now-damaged car can make it. What awaits them at the next exit, however, is nothing they could have imagined. Around an empty town square, fires burn, cars are abandoned, storefronts are smashed. And there is no one to be seen—for now . . . But soon the shadows lurking on the edges of their vision will step into the light, and Todd and his fellow travelers will find themselves facing a sharp-scythed evil shaped from the snow, tearing its way into human form—and taking the neighborhood by storm. &“Malfi&’s descriptive writing captures the cold and desperate scene in a way that will lure new fans to the genre.&” —Las Vegas Review-Journal &“An impressively atmospheric novel with a wicked streak.&” —Dread Central
Skeleton Key: A Xanth Novel (The Xanth Novels #44)
by Piers AnthonyThere&’s no dancing around a demonic threat in the fantasy world of Xanth in the New York Times–bestselling series. Squid, the alien cuttlefish, is getting an upgrade: a boost to her shape-changing talent so she can lead a mission against a foreign Demon who&’s stirring up trouble in Xanth. At Squid&’s side are her rescued siblings and one very special child—Larry, a girl in a boy&’s body, who will act as a secret host for their adoptive mother, the Demoness Fornax. Aboard the Fire Boat, they form a plan to disguise themselves as a traveling dance troupe. Each child is paired up with a native Xanthian. But it&’s the friendship that blossoms between Squid and Larry that will power their quest, and they&’ll have to do some fancy footwork to avoid the trials and tribulations that await them.
The Secrets to Creating Amazing Photos: 83 Composition Tools from the Masters
by Marc Silber&“This friendly book leads us clearly and gracefully from the basics to advanced techniques in photography composition . . . highly recommended.&” —Brian Taylor, executive director, Center for Photographic Arts There&’s a common misconception that composition is mysterious and that only certain people have that natural gift for the techniques involved. The truth is that composition involves a set of skills that you can master. Just as you can use cookbook recipes to make your favorite meal—you don&’t have to be a famous French chef—you also can take amazing photos by just following a recipe! Marc Silber has spent years studying the works of masters and interviewing some of the biggest names in photography. The Secrets to Creating Amazing Photos puts at your fingertips ideas for improving your skills by giving you easy-to-follow &“recipes&” that will improve your photography right now! Composition is one of the biggest keys to creating photos that others will love. No matter what kind of camera or smartphone you&’re using, you can take your photography to the next level and beyond by learning composition tools and secrets known to the masters of the art. With this handy guide, you can flip to the look you want on the spot and follow the recipe for creating an image that inspires you. Use it when you&’re out photographing to get new ideas and inspiration. &“Buy it, read it and then apply what you have learnt from this superb new book . . . This is a complete must-have, a veritable cornucopia of wisdom gained over decades of experience.&” —Gray Levett, editor of Nikon Owner magazine
Power Your Life With the Positive: Life Lessons and Secrets for Success from Luminaries and Everyday Heroes
by Cyrus WebbReal-life people share their inspiring, true stories of life-altering success that prove the power of positivity, even when things are at their lowest.Drawing on his relationships with industry insiders and those in front of and behind the camera in the entertainment industry, author Cyrus Webb has compiled a compendium of encouragement. Power Your Life with the Positive is filled with stories of amazing life turnarounds from real people proves the importance of optimism in an often-negative world. As one of the world’s most positive people, Cyrus Webb is perfectly suited to remind readers that it is possible to find the silver lining in every cloud through the advice and insights in this book. Power Your Life with the Positive is pure inspiration that will lift hearts, open minds, and create a movement of pass-it-on positivity and happiness. In these times of economic uncertainty, civic strife and political turmoil, it more important than ever to offer people hope and ideas on how to believe that the best is yet to come.The notables featured in Webb’s book faced their own fears, believed enough in their goals and dreams to pursue them and reaped rewards by sticking to their guns and not allowing their own doubts and those of others to stop them, including: supermodel Tess Holliday, Grammy award-winning singer and actress Stephanie Mills, Prison Break creator Paul T. Scheuring, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Reading Rainbow’s LeVar Burton, as well as recording artist Keith Sweat, The Walking Dead’s Jeryl, actress Antonique Smith, The Dukes of Hazzard actor John Schneider, actor Dan Bucatinsky of Scandal and 24, bestselling authors Mary Higgins Clark and Wally Lamb, American Idol’s Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks, artist Aubrey O’Day, and many more.
Coincidence or Destiny?: Stories of Synchoronicity That Illuminate Our Lives
by Phil Cousineau“A delightful reflection of our communal experience of moments that defy rational explanation” from the bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker (NAPRA ReView).The pricking anticipation of a phone call seconds before ringing, the premonition dream of birth exactly nine months before, the chance meeting that opens a new career path, the eerie realization of a loved one’s death half a world away . . . From Jung to Einstein, across boundaries of culture and time, people have recognized the potential for synchronicity to reveal a hidden order to seeming random events, and to offer a glimpse of one’s destiny.In Coincidence or Destiny? bestselling author Phil Cousineau shares more than eighty stories of coincidence, some simple, and some so extraordinary they challenge our belief system. Coincidence or Destiny? threads together what the author calls “sly winks of fate” from ordinary individuals around the world, to well-known scholars such as Larry Dossey and Huston Smith to famous movies such as Casablanca, each story demonstrates how meaningful coincidences can profoundly change and guide people’s lives.“Many things happen to us in life that are fraught with meaning. Amazing coincidences that become turning points in the road. Happenstance events that suddenly become pieces of the puzzle of our lives. Put them together, and you may find an answer to why things are the way they are. [Coincidence or Destiny?] is a wonderful collection of such times.” —Gannett News Service
Double Jinx: Poems
by Nancy Reddy“Dark narratives about femininity . . . Reddy channels the vibe and energy of Plath and Sexton, but it’s her arresting language that’s the real draw here.” —Publishers WeeklyDouble Jinx follows the multiple transformations—both figurative and literal—that accompany adolescence and adulthood, particularly for young women. Drawing inspiration from sources as varied as Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the rewritten fairy tales in Anne Sexton’s Transformations, and the wild and shifting dreamscapes of Brigit Pegeen Kelly’s work, these poems track speakers attempting to construct identity.A series of poems depict the character of Nancy Drew as she delves into an obsession with a doppelgänger. Cinderella wakes up to a pumpkin and a tattered dress after her prince grows tired of her. A young girl obsessed with fairy tales becomes fascinated with a copy of Grey’s Anatomy in which she finds a “pink girl pinned to the page as if in vivisection. Could she / be pink inside like that? No decent girl / would go around the world like that, uncooked.”The collection culminates in an understanding of the ways we construct ourselves, whether it be by way of imitation, performance, and/or transformation. And it looks forward as well, for in coming to understand our identities as essentially malleable, we are liberated. Or as the author writes, “we’ll be our own gods now.”“Exquisitely crafted poems . . . an exploration of woman’s manifold selves.” —Rebecca Dunham, author of Cold Pastoral
Love
by Elizabeth von ArnimRomance between a middle-aged widow and a younger man scandalizes 1920s London society in this classic novel by the author of The Enchanted April.Although they thoroughly enjoy watching performances of The Immortal Hour, it is no longer the sole reason Catherine and Christopher continue returning to the theater in King&’s Cross. On Catherine&’s ninth visit, and Christopher&’s thirty-sixth, the two theater lovers finally strike up a conversation, and sparks begin to fly. Christopher is infatuated with Catherine and is relieved to discover that her marriage has dissipated. While Catherine appreciates the attention from the handsome, flame-haired gentleman, there is one complication: she is forty-seven years old, and Christopher is twenty-five. But she cannot resist his charms. Soon their public relationship will shock everyone, including Catherine&’s daughter and son-in-law—who is not much older than Catherine!
Shadowfane (The Cycle of Fire #3)
by Janny Wurts&“An action-packed and exciting finale&” to the classic science fiction/fantasy trilogy from the acclaimed author of Stormwarden and Keeper of the Keys (Fantasy Literature). Jaric, the Firelord&’s heir, has narrowly survived repeated attacks by the demons—psionically endowed beings—and evaded their attempts to enslave him. Now, on the Isle of Vaere, he trains for his final ordeal: mastery of the Cycle of Fire challenge that broke his father&’s sanity. In the dark court of Scait, Demon Lord of Shadowfane, a vicious adversary arises to a tainted destiny. Emien retains the shape of a man, but his warped snarl of hatred and passion are controlled by a ruthless master. He is recruited to seek out human children who possess latent talent for sorcery and suborn them to further Scait&’s conquest,. With Jaric&’s fate uncertain, Emien&’s own sister, Taen Dreamweaver, must stand on her own to defend humanity, unaware that the victims she spares are the innocent bait to lure her into the malignant thrall of Shadowfane&’s overlords. Praise for Janny Wurts &“Like the best of J.R.R. Tolkien, Ms. Wurts&’s worlds are bursting with the primal force, brimming with unforgettable characters, infused with magic both dark and glorious.&” —Eric Van Lustbader &“A gifted creator of wonders.&” —Raymond E. Feist &“Janny Wurts brings an artist&’s eye for detail and mood to the field of fantasy writing.&” —Robert Lynn Asprin
In Pursuit of Garlic: An Intimate Look at the Divinely Odorous Bulb
by Liz PrimeauThe author of Front Yard Gardens celebrates the joy of garlic—from its culinary history to advice on growing and cooking with the indispensable ingredient. Liz Primeau&’s love affair with garlic began when her teenaged boyfriend took her to an Italian restaurant for spaghetti served with heavenly garlic-laced meatballs, a sublime escape from the bland English dinners she was used to at home. Here, Primeau celebrates that culinary love, discussing garlic's central place in her kitchen and garden, as well as its role in history, art, medicine, and science. Primeau shares the pleasing ritual of beginning each dinner she cooks by chopping garlic, the secret of removing garlic's tight jacket with a confident smack of a knife, as well as her favorite garlic-centered recipes. Primeau also discusses the many varieties of garlic and gives invaluable tips for growing your own. She visits garlic fairs, where she tries to track down France's elusive L'ail Rose, and she explores the issue of cheap Chinese garlic, which has invaded the North American market to the exclusion of local varieties."Packed with fascinating facts, practical advice on growing, curing and storage, recipes and personal stories.&” —Winnipeg Free Press
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2011: The Best American Series (The Best American Series)
by Mary RoachThe New York Times–bestselling author of Packing for Mars presents fascinating essays by Jonathan Lethem, Jaron Lanier, Malcom Gladwell and others.Good science writing, as Mary Roach explains in her introduction, is a cure for ignorance and fallacy. But great science writing adds honey—in the form of engaging characters, stories, and wit—to make the medicine go down. This anthology reveals the essential humanity in our endless quest for knowledge and understanding.From a study of avian mating habits with unintended political implications to a sober exploration of the panic surrounding artificial intelligence, The Best Science and Nature Writing 2011 offers food for thought in a variety of flavors.The Best Science and Nature Writing 2011 includes entries by Deborah Blum, Burkhard Bilger, Ian Frazier, David H. Freedman, Atul Gawande, Stephen Hawking, Christopher Ketcham, Jill Sisson Quinn, Oliver Sachs, and others.
From Pugwash to Putin: A Critical History of US-Soviet Scientific Cooperation
by Gerson S SherThese firsthand accounts of US and Soviet scientists communicating across the Iron Curtain offer &“a stunning portrait of Cold War scientific cooperation&” (Physics Today). For sixty years, scientists from the United States and the Soviet Union participated in state-organized programs of collaboration. But what really happened in these programs? What did the participants and governments hope to achieve? And how did these programs weather the bumpiest years of political turbulence? From Pugwash to Putin provides accounts from sixty-three insiders who participated in these programs, including interviews with scientists, program managers, and current or former government officials. In their own words, these participants discuss how and why they engaged in cooperative science, what their initial expectations were, and what lessons they learned. They tell stories of gravitational waves, classified chalkboards, phantom scientists, AIDS propaganda, and gunfire at meteorological stations, illustrating the tensions and benefits of this collaborative work. From the first scientific exchanges of the Cold War through the years following the fall of the Soviet Union, Gerson S. Sher provides a sweeping and critical history of what happens when science is used as a foreign policy tool. Sher, a former manager of these cooperative programs, provides a detailed and critical assessment of what worked, what didn&’t, and why it matters.
"Right Makes Might": Proverbs and the American Worldview
by Wolfgang Mieder“A powerful and timely addition to the literature of rhetoric and folklore.” —ChoiceIn 1860, Abraham Lincoln employed the proverb Right makes might—opposite of the more aggressive Might makes right—in his famed Cooper Union address. While Lincoln did not originate the proverb, his use of it in this critical speech indicates that the fourteenth century phrase had taken on new ethical and democratic connotations in the nineteenth century. In this collection, famed scholar of proverbs Wolfgang Mieder explores the multifaceted use and function of proverbs through the history of the United States, from their early beginnings up through their use by such modern-day politicians as Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Bernie Sanders. Building on previous publications and unpublished research, Mieder explores sociopolitical aspects of the American worldview as expressed through the use of proverbs in politics, women’s rights, and the civil rights movement—and by looking at the use of proverbial phrases, Mieder demonstrates how one traditional phrase can take on numerous expressive roles over time, and how they continue to play a key role in our contemporary moment.