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Jane and Dan at the End of the World: 'Oakley is in a world of her own when it comes to creating loveable, quirky characters' Taylor Jenkins Reid
by Colleen OakleyDate night goes off the rails when one unhappy couple find themselves taken hostage by a climate activist group'Marital discord meets mortal danger in this high-stakes tongue-in-cheek romp' Good Housekeeping'The true definition of unputdownable... A must-read!' LIBBY PAGE, author of The Lido'My favourite book of the year' SHELBY VAN PELT, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures'This sharply original romp is entirely too much fun' People---------------------------------------Jane and Dan have been married for nineteen years, but Jane isn't sure they're going to make it to twenty. She feels unneeded by her teenagers, her one published novel has sold under five hundred copies, and she's pretty sure Dan is cheating on her. Arriving at renowned restaurant La Fin du Monde to celebrate their anniversary, Jane thinks it's time to ask for a divorce.But before they even get to the second course, a climate activist group bursts into the room. Jane is shocked - and not just because she's in a movie-style hostage situation. Nearly everything the disorganized activists say and do is right out of the pages of her failed book. Which means Jane and Dan are the only ones who know what's going to happen next. And they're the only ones who can stop it. If they can survive this, maybe they can survive anything - even marriage.---------------------------------------READERS LOVE JANE AND DAN!'The plot was plotting!''Oakley had me laughing OUT LOUD''A five-star must read''I couldn't put it down''Pure joy wrapped up in 370 pages'
Greenteeth: A monstrously cosy tale of fae, folklore and found family
by Molly O'Neill'A CHARMINGLY MONSTROUS DEBUT' T. Kingfisher, author of Nettle and Bone'FULL OF MAGIC BUT EVEN MORE HEART' Kirkus (starred review)Narrated by a lake-dwelling monster, Greenteeth is an utterly charming tale of fae, folklore and found family, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher.Beneath the still surface of a lake lurks a monster with needle sharp teeth. Hungry and ready to pounce . . .Jenny Greenteeth has never spoken to a human before, but when a witch is thrown into her lake by an angry mob, something makes Jenny decide she's worth saving. Temperance doesn't know why her village has suddenly turned against her, only that it has something to do with the malevolent new pastor. All she wants is to return to her husband and children.Though they have nothing in common, these two unlikely companions must band together on a magical quest to defeat the evil that threatens Temperance's family, Jenny's lake, and possibly the very soul of Britain.'Charming, magical and intensely human . . . a masterclass in the art of storytelling' Tom Holt, author of The Portable Door'Greenteeth is a delight - a joyful, warm-hearted adventure, riddled with unique characters and poignant friendships, rooted deep in old magic and myth. Jenny's voice will live in your head long after you leave her story behind' H. G. Parry, author of The Magician's DaughterFive-star reader reviews:'What an absolutely magnificent book this was! I may have already found my best book of the year!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute smash of a debut . . . It's fun, it's emotional, it's adorable and it's tense. What. A. Package!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breathtaking, somewhat cosy, definitely monstrous, heartwarming and adventurous tale that has swept me off my feet'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A wonderful cosy fantasy that had me smiling from ear to ear'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW I was soooo taken aback by how much I absolutely enjoyed this book!!! Loved it so much!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful tale utterly steeped in folklore . . . I absolutely adored this . . . all the stars'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Hedgerow Apothecary: Recipes, Remedies and Rituals
by Christine IversonLearn to forage in the hedgerows like the herbalists of the past with this best-selling beginner's guideFor centuries our ancestors looked to nature not just for food, but also for healing. To this day, our ancient hedgerows, woodlands and forests are still full of remedies - and they're waiting to be discovered.This is the essential guide to enjoying the bountiful delights of the natural world. Learn how to make delicious preserves, healing balms, soothing toddies and cures for colds with nature's jewels such as rose hips, elderberries and mugwort.You will also find:- Photographs to help you safely identify edible plants- Advice on what is available in each season- Guidance on how best to prepare and preserve your finds- The fascinating folklore and history of foragingEvery walk is an opportunity to learn, identify a new plant, gather something to eat and reconnect with nature - so dive in to begin your foraging adventure.
Being United Methodist Christians: Living a Life of Grace and Hope
by Andy Langford Sally Langford Ann Langford DuncanLearn what it means to be a United Methodist Christian.How may we describe United Methodists? Where do we come from? What do we believe? How do United Methodists act? What are our distinctive characteristics? What is required to be a member of our denomination? How do we grow as disciples of Jesus Christ within this great communion?In this resource, we offer answers to these questions and others in broad strokes as we describe our United Methodist Church. We will introduce you to how United Methodists live and think as followers of Jesus Christ.The United Methodist Church possesses the characteristics of many other Christian traditions but has its own distinctive profile. Our denomination combines knowledge and vital piety, believing that serious theological reflection and spiritual practices are both part of the Christian life. United Methodists link personal and social holiness, expecting high personal integrity and deep concern for social justice. We are both evangelical and sacramental, showing concern for people who have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and honoring the transforming power of Baptism and Holy Communion. We welcome people with many different theological perspectives. Finally, United Methodists are both local and connectional, expressing our faith in local congregations, regional associations, and global missions, so that we might do more together than any of us could do separately.This book will help readers:· hear and claim for themselves the story of God’s love, God’s redemption, and God’s ongoing presence and power through Jesus Christ.· explore and claim for themselves the unique beliefs and emphases of United Methodist Christians.· identify ways to live day by day as United Methodist Christians as individuals and in community with other Christians.We invite you to claim for yourself the continuing story of God’s mighty acts of creation, redemption, and power through Jesus Christ within our great denomination. As you begin or continue to see yourself within this living, dynamic part of the universal body of Jesus Christ, we invite you to live, be, and grow as a United Methodist Christian.The book includes reflection questions. Supplementary resources include a downloadable Sermon, Worship, and Study Series outline.
Don't You Cry: A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the author of Local Woman Missing (Mira A Format Ser.)
by Mary KubicaAn electrifying tale of deceit and obsession from New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl Mary KubicaIn downtown Chicago, Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is found among her possessions, leaving her roommate Quinn Collins to question how well she really knew her friend. Meanwhile, in a small town an hour outside Chicago, a mysterious woman appears in the quiet coffee shop where eighteen-year-old Alex Gallo works as a dishwasher. He is immediately drawn to her, but what starts as an innocent crush quickly spirals into something far more sinister.As Quinn searches for answers about Esther, and Alex is drawn further under the stranger&’s spell, master of suspense Mary Kubica takes readers on a taut and twisted thrill ride that builds to a stunning conclusion and shows that no matter how fast and far we run, the past always catches up with us.Don't miss Mary Kubica's chilling upcoming novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...And look for the new editions of The Good Girl, Every Last Lie, Pretty Baby and The Other Mrs. featuring brand new covers!More edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: Th Good Girl Pretty Baby Every Last Lie When the Lights Go Out Local Woman Missing Just The Nicest Couple The Other Mrs. She&’s not Sorry
Just the Nicest Couple: A Novel
by Mary KubicaA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER&“Grabs you on the first page and doesn&’t let go until you reach the end.&” —Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told MeA husband&’s disappearance links two couples in this twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing, Mary Kubica Jake Hayes is missing. This much is certain. At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friend&’s house after their heated fight the night before. But then a day goes by. Two days. Five. And Jake is still nowhere to be found.Lily Scott, Nina&’s friend and coworker, thinks she may have been the last to see Jake before he went missing. After Lily confesses everything to her husband, Christian, the two decide that nobody can find out what happened leading up to Jake&’s disappearance, especially not Nina. But Nina is out there looking for her husband, and she won&’t stop until the truth is discovered."Rich with detail and a mounting, almost suffocating sense of dread, Just the Nicest Couple is a dark and twisted exploration of loyalty, family, and how far we&’ll go to protect the ones we love." —Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never HereDon't miss Mary Kubica's newest novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...Look for these other edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl The Other Mrs. Local Woman Missing She's Not Sorry It's Not Her
Pretty Baby: A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the NYT bestselling author of Local Woman Missing (Mira Ser.)
by Mary Kubica"Thrilling and illuminating."—LA Times"A hypnotic psychological thriller." —PeopleA chance encounter sparks an unrelenting web of lies in this new gripping and complex psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl.She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an infant in her arms. She boards a train and is whisked away. But she can't get the girl out of her head…Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: she works for a nonprofit, takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow. Disheveled and apparently homeless, this girl could be a criminal—or worse. But despite her family's objections, Heidi invites Willow and the baby to take refuge in their home.Heidi spends the next few days helping Willow get back on her feet, but as clues into Willow's past begin to surface, Heidi is forced to decide how far she's willing to go to help a stranger. What starts as an act of kindness quickly spirals into a story far more twisted than anyone could have anticipated.More Praise:"Hypnotic and anything but predictable." —Kirkus, starred review"A superb psychological thriller…stunning."—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewDon't miss Mary Kubica's chilling upcoming novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...And look for the new editions of The Good Girl, Every Last Lie, Don&’t You Cry and The Other Mrs. featuring brand new covers!More edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl Every Last Lie Don&’t You Cry When the Lights Go Out Local Woman Missing Just The Nicest Couple The Other Mrs. She&’s not Sorry
She's Not Sorry: A Psychological Thriller
by Mary KubicaThe instant New York Times bestseller that BookTok is calling &“absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G&” (@hollylovesbooks1519) and &“impossible to put down&” (@kurryreads), from the author of Local Woman Missing and Just the Nicest CoupleEveryone has secrets, but not everyone has remorse…A terrible accident.Meghan Michaels is trying to find balance between being a single mom and working full time as an ICU nurse, when a patient named Caitlin arrives in her ward with a traumatic brain injury. They say she jumped from a bridge and plunged over twenty feet to the train tracks below.A shocking revelation.When a witness comes forward with new details about Caitlin&’s fall, it calls everything they know into question. Was a crime committed? Did someone actually push Caitlin, and if so, who... and why?No one is safe.Meghan lets herself get close to Caitlin until she&’s deeply entangled in the mystery surrounding her. Only when it&’s too late, does she realize that she and her daughter could be the next victims...&“A tense, compelling thriller with completely gasp-worthy twists.&” —Nita Prose, #1 bestselling author of The MaidLook for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl The Other Mrs. Local Woman Missing Just the Nicest Couple It's Not Her
Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Domestic Suspense
by Mary KubicaTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER—OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD!"Dark and twisty, with white-knuckle tension and jaw-dropping surprises." —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before DarkIn this smart and chilling thriller, master of suspense Mary Kubica, author of Just the Nicest Couple, takes domestic secrets to a whole new level, showing that some people will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried.People don't just disappear without a trace…Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. Are these incidents connected? After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold.Now, eleven years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they'll find…Don't miss Mary Kubica's chilling upcoming novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...Look for these other edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl The Other Mrs. Just The Nicest Couple She's Not Sorry It's Not Her
The Other Mrs.: A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the NYT bestselling author of Local Woman Missing (Mira Ser.)
by Mary KubicaNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY · PEOPLE MAGAZINE · MARIE CLAIRE · POPSUGAR · BUSTLE · SHEREADS · HELLOGIGGLES · and more!A woman is drawn into a mysterious web of secrets in this twisty whodunnit from New York Times bestselling author Mary KubicaSadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to a coastal island in Maine when their neighbor Morgan Baines is found dead in her home. The murder rocks their tiny coastal island, but no one is more shaken than Sadie.But it&’s not just Morgan&’s death that has Sadie on edge. And as the eyes of suspicion turn toward the new family in town, Sadie is drawn deeper into the mystery of what really happened that dark and deadly night. But Sadie must be careful, for the more she discovers about Mrs. Baines, the more she begins to realize just how much she has to lose if the truth ever comes to light.&“Altogether unpredictable.&” —Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling authorDon't miss Mary Kubica's chilling upcoming novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...And look for the new editions of The Good Girl, Pretty Baby, Don&’t You Cry and Every Last Lie featuring brand new covers!More edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl Pretty Baby Don&’t You Cry Every Last Lie When the Lights Go Out Local Woman Missing Just The Nicest Couple She&’s Not Sorry It's Not Her
Every Last Lie: A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the author of Local Woman Missing (Mira Ser.)
by Mary KubicaNew York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD GIRL Mary Kubica is back with another exhilarating thriller as a widow&’s pursuit of the truth leads her to the darkest corners of the psyche.Clara Solberg&’s world shatters when her husband and their four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is remarkably unharmed. The crash is ruled an accident…until the coming days, when Maisie starts having night terrors that make Clara question what really happened on that fateful afternoon.Tormented by grief and her obsession that Nick&’s death was far more than just an accident, Clara is plunged into a desperate hunt for the truth. Who would have wanted Nick dead? And, more important, why? Clara will stop at nothing to find out—and the truth is only the beginning of this twisted tale of secrets and deceit.Told in the alternating perspectives of Clara&’s investigation and Nick&’s last months leading up to the crash, master of suspense Mary Kubica weaves her most chilling thriller to date—one that explores the dark recesses of a mind plagued by grief and shows that some secrets might be better left buried.Don't miss Mary Kubica's chilling upcoming novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...And look for the new editions of The Good Girl, Pretty Baby, Don&’t You Cry and The Other Mrs. featuring brand new covers!More edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: The Good Girl Pretty Baby Don&’t You Cry When the Lights Go Out Local Woman Missing Just The Nicest Couple The Other Mrs. She&’s not Sorry
The Good Girl: A Thrilling Suspense Novel from the author of Local Woman Missing (Mira Ser.)
by Mary KubicaOver a million copies sold.&“A twisty, roller coaster ride of a debut. Fans of Gone Girl will embrace this equally evocative tale.&” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author&“I&’ve been following her for the past few days. I know where she buys her groceries, where she has her dry cleaning done, where she works. I don&’t know the color of her eyes or what they look like when she&’s scared. But I will.&”One night, Mia Dennett enters a bar to meet her on-again, off-again boyfriend. But when he doesn&’t show, she unwisely leaves with an enigmatic stranger. At first Colin Thatcher seems like a safe one-night stand. But following Colin home will turn out to be the worst mistake of Mia&’s life.When Colin decides to hide Mia in a secluded cabin in rural Minnesota instead of delivering her to his employers, Mia&’s mother, Eve, and detective Gabe Hoffman will stop at nothing to find them. But no one could have predicted the emotional entanglements that eventually cause this family&’s world to shatter.An addictively suspenseful and tautly written thriller, The Good Girl is a propulsive debut that reveals how even in the perfect family, nothing is as it seems.Don't miss Mary Kubica's chilling upcoming novel, She's Not Sorry, where an ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient's frightening past...And look for the new editions of Pretty Baby, Don&’t You Cry, The Other Mrs. and Every Last Lie featuring brand new covers!More edge-of-your-seat thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica: Pretty Baby Don&’t You Cry Every Last Lie When the Lights Go Out Local Woman Missing Just The Nicest Couple The Other Mrs. She&’s not Sorry
American Government: Power & Purpose (Core Eighteenth Edition)
by Benjamin Ginsberg Theodore J. Lowi Stephen Ansolabehere Kenneth A. Shepsle Hahrie HanThe gold standard analytical approach, reimagined for today’s students With its star-powered scholar author team, led by the newest co-author Hahrie Han, and innovative Five Principles of Politics Framework, Power and Purpose prepares students to analyze contemporary politics in the book and in the real world. Hahrie Han brings the collective action principle into focus, with expanded coverage in the Eighteenth Edition. The Norton Illumine Ebook's new Check Your Understanding questions, together with InQuizitive, engage students in applying the Five Principles framework to American politics. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
LEGO Heroes: LEGO® Builders Changing Our World—One Brick at a Time (LEGO)
by Graham HancockLEGO® Heroes is a collection of twelve remarkable stories featuring everyday heroes using the LEGO® system in innovative ways to solve global challenges.Meet twelve visionary builders from around the globe who have turned LEGO® play into life-altering innovations through immense curiosity, creativity, passion, and a handful of LEGO bricks. From a wheelchair for an injured turtle to customized prosthetic arms to lab research for coral reef preservation, each chapter showcases individuals of all ages and backgrounds who have applied the LEGO System in Play to solve some of life’s greatest challenges in the fields of technology, sustainability, education, and more. With inspiring messages of imagination and problem-solving through play, readers will be moved by this heartwarming celebration of people who are changing the world . . . one brick at a time.LEGO, the LEGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.MORE THAN A TOY: LEGO® Heroes takes a new and unique look at the worlds’ most beloved toy. These innovators of all ages are finding real-world applications for LEGO bricks to make the world a better place.GREAT GIFT FOR AFOLs: Adult-fans-of-LEGO® will love this fascinating collection of stories about their favorite pastime. With interesting tidbits and moving takeaways, this book will inspire LEGO® fans to use their building knowledge in a new, life-changing way.BELOVED BRAND: For decades, the LEGO® brand has inspired billions of people to stretch the limits of their imaginations. This book captures the long-standing boundless imagination, creativity, innovation, and care at the heart of the LEGO® brand.Perfect for:Ages 12+Adult fans of LEGOGift giversEngineersCreativesArchitectsActivists
From Masters of Slaves to Lords of Lands: The Transformation of Ownership in the Western World (Studies in Legal History)
by James Q. WhitmanToday we think of land as the paradigmatic example of property, while in the past, the paradigmatic example was often a slave. In this seminal work, James Q. Whitman asserts that there is no natural form of ownership. Whitman dives deep into the long Western history of this transformation in the legal imagination – the transformation from the ownership of humans and other living creatures to the ownership of land. This change extended over many centuries, coming to fruition only on the threshold of the modern era. It brought with it profound changes, not only in the way we understand ownership but also in the way we understand the state. Its most dramatic consequence arrived in the nineteenth century, with the final disappearance of the lawful private ownership of humans, which had been taken for granted for thousands of years.
The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M): Mastering complex data transformation with Power Query
by Gregory Deckler Rick de Groot Melissa de KorteLearn how to use the Power Query M formula language and its functions effectively for better data modeling and impactful business intelligence reports. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesGet comprehensive coverage of fundamental and advanced Power Query conceptsGain hands-on experience with practical examples based on real-world problemsDelve into the intricacies of Power Query M language for enhanced data manipulationBook DescriptionData transformation is a critical step in building data models and business intelligence reports. Power Query is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to master data transformation, and this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make the most of it. The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M) will help you build a solid foundation in the Power Query M language. As you progress through the chapters, you'll learn how to use that knowledge to implement advanced concepts and data transformations. This will set the stage for an uncompromisingly thorough exploration of the Power Query M Language. You'll also get to grips with optimizing performance, handling errors, and implementing efficient data processing techniques. As this is a hands-on guide, the practical examples in the chapters will help you gain the skills to apply Power Query to real-world problems and improve your data analysis capabilities. By the end of this book, you will be able to leverage all of Power Query's remarkable capabilities for data transformation.What you will learnGain a strong understanding of Power Query fundamentalsMaster various functions within Power Query to perform complex data operationsAcquire knowledge about values, types, and control structures in Power QueryDevelop proficiency in error handling techniquesLearn performance optimization strategies for Power QueryApply what you've learned to real-world scenarios, including common troublesome patternsWho this book is forThis book is for business analysts, business intelligence professionals, and power business users working with data who want to add Power Query mastery to their resume. This book will be beneficial for anyone who wants to automate their process of data cleaning and save huge amount of time. Having some basic experience in Power Query is recommended.
Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia
by Darryl Heard Gary West Nigel CaulkettA new and updated edition of the classic reference to animal and wildlife anesthesia Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia, Third Edition offers a thoroughly updated edition of this comprehensive reference to anesthetic techniques in captive and free-ranging wild species. Featuring 57 species-specific chapters covering animals both common and uncommon, the book includes both the basic principles of capturing, anesthetizing, and monitoring these animals and species-specific considerations. All chapters have been thoroughly updated to reflect new information and references. The definitive reference for delivering anesthesia to zoo and wild animals, the book presents the gold standard for all aspects of anesthesia in a variety of settings. This Third Edition: Offers a fully updated new edition of the gold-standard reference to immobilization and anesthesia in captive and free-ranging wildlife Presents 57 species-specific chapters covering all aspects of anesthetizing zoo and wild animals, ranging from commonly treated animals to rare species Focuses on providing exceptional health care to wild and zoo animals Fully updated throughout to present new information, advances, and references Features full color photographs to demonstrate the concepts discussed Zoo Animal and Wildlife Immobilization and Anesthesia is an essential guide for zoo and wildlife practitioners, veterinary professionals, and veterinary students, as well as wildlife or conservation biologists.
The Indian Civil Sphere
by Jeffrey C. Alexander Suryakant WaghmoreIndian democracy is in trouble. A still widely popular, democratically elected leader stands athwart it, dangerously authoritarian and disrespectful of civil liberties, the independence of the courts and the press, and disputatious vis-à-vis organized counter-powers. Leading intellectuals, Indian and Western, write about the death of Indian democracy and the passage to despotism. Despite these clear and present dangers, this volume suggests that the death of Indian democracy has been greatly exaggerated. To understand why, we must move beyond democracy narrowly understood as a governmental form to a broader theory of the cultural, associational, and institutional life necessary to sustain it. Building on the insights of civil sphere theory, this volume presents a complex understanding of the progress, reaction, and upheaval that has buffeted independent India. The vitality of India’s civil sphere nourished vast waves of anti-caste movements that energized Indian politics, creating civil repairs that brought it closer to its founding promise to become a less hierarchical society. Yet, the very success of these progressive movements triggered tsunamis of backlash reaction – Hindu revivalism, Muslim exclusion, horrific outbreaks of communal violence. Narendra Modi and the BJP rode these reactionary waves to power, but, as the 2024 election demonstrated, it is a power still hedged in by the continued vitality of India’s civil sphere. Despite pressures from big business and big government, print and digital media continue to broadcast powerful critical interpretations, speaking truth to power at critical junctures. The Indian legal order, despite enormous problems, continues to protect speech, association, the right to vote and the right to have those votes counted accurately. A powerful demonstration of both the richness of civil sphere theory and the vitality of Indian democracy, The Indian Civil Sphere will be of interest to students and scholars in sociology, politics and Asian studies and to anyone interested in the politics of the world’s largest democracy.
The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology: Contexts, Theory and Methods in Health Psychology
by Katherine Brown Martin Hagger Stephen Sutton Kyra Hamilton Cecilia ChengThe Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume One: Contexts, Theory and Methods in Health Psychology is focused on the foundational contexts, theories, and methods that underpin health psychology today. The Handbook covers diverse perspectives, including socio-political, cultural, and ethical issues, and provides an in-depth exploration of biological health psychology, theories of health-related behavior, and advanced research methodologies. Essential for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and knowledge in health psychology. Section One: Contexts and Perspectives Section Two: Theories of Health-Related Behavior Section Three: Biological Health Psychology: Theories and Approaches Section Four: Methods and Measurement in Health Psychology
The Sage Handbook of Health Psychology: Contexts, Theory and Methods in Health Psychology
by Katherine Brown Martin Hagger Stephen Sutton Kyra Hamilton Cecilia ChengThe Sage Handbook of Health Psychology, 2e Volume One: Contexts, Theory and Methods in Health Psychology is focused on the foundational contexts, theories, and methods that underpin health psychology today. The Handbook covers diverse perspectives, including socio-political, cultural, and ethical issues, and provides an in-depth exploration of biological health psychology, theories of health-related behavior, and advanced research methodologies. Essential for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and knowledge in health psychology. Section One: Contexts and Perspectives Section Two: Theories of Health-Related Behavior Section Three: Biological Health Psychology: Theories and Approaches Section Four: Methods and Measurement in Health Psychology
Anxiety Free: How to Trust Yourself and Feel Calm
by Sam OwenFacing challenges in your relationships, career, health or well-being? Worried important life goals seem to be slipping away? Whether you're faced with day-to-day nervous energy or experiencing a more crippling sensation of anxiety-induced panic attacks, sometimes life can test your nerves and stress levels. But there is a simple and effective way to facing your fears - both real and imagined threats, and making sure that you can bounce back from them stronger than ever before and go on to achieve your goals and lead a happier, more fulfilled life. The step-by-step guide helps you to recognise and understand the symptoms of anxiety better so you can manage your emotions, relationships and decisions better and take control of your own life.
How We Grow Up: Understanding Adolescence
by Matt Richtel"Essential reading." — Dr. Vivek Murthy"This book should be at the bedside of every parent." — Kirkus ReviewsGreatly expanding his award-winning New York Times series on the contemporary teen mental-health crisis, Pulitzer Prize–winning science reporter Matt Richtel delivers a groundbreaking investigation into adolescence, the pivotal life stage undergoing profound—and often confounding—transformation.The transition from childhood to adulthood is a natural, evolution-honed cycle that now faces radical change and challenge. The adolescent brain, sculpted for this transition over eons of evolution, confronts a modern world that creates so much social pressure as to regularly exceed the capacities of the evolving mind. The problem comes as a bombardment of screen-based information pelts the brain just as adolescence is undergoing a second key change: puberty is hitting earlier. The result is a neurological mismatch between an ultra-potent environment and a still-maturing brain that can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. It is a crisis that is part of modern life but can only be truly grasped through a broad, grounded lens of the biology of adolescence itself. Through this lens, Richtel shows us how adolescents can understand themselves, and parents and educators can better help.For decades, this transition to adulthood has been defined by hormonal shifts that trigger the onset of puberty. But Richtel takes us where science now understands so much of the action is: the brain. A growing body of research that looks for the first time into budding adult neurobiology explains with untold clarity the emergence of the “social brain,” a craving for peer connection, and how the behaviors that follow pave the way for economic and social survival. This period necessarily involves testing—as the adolescent brain is programmed from birth to take risks and explore themselves and their environment—so that they may be able to thrive as they leave the insulated care of childhood.Richtel, diving deeply into new research and gripping personal stories, offers accessible, scientifically grounded answers to the most pressing questions about generational change. What explains adolescent behaviors, risk-taking, reward-seeking, and the ongoing mental health crisis? How does adolescence shape the future of the species? What is the nature of adolescence itself?
My Oxford Year: A Novel
by Julia WhelanSoon to be a Netflix Film Starring Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest!“My Oxford Year is a pure delight . . . Julia Whelan has crafted a story that is as fun and charming as it is powerful and wise.” —TAYLOR JENKINS REID“A read bursting with warmth, mirth, and heart. A powerfully heartbreaking and life-affirming tribute to love and to choice.” — ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYSet amidst the breathtaking beauty of Oxford, this sparkling debut novel tells the unforgettable story about a determined young woman eager to make her mark in the world and the handsome man who introduces her to an incredible love that will irrevocably alter her future—perfect for fans of JoJo Moyes and Nicholas Sparks.American Ella Durran has had the same plan for her life since she was thirteen: Study at Oxford. At 24, she’s finally made it to England on a Rhodes Scholarship when she’s offered an unbelievable position in a rising political star’s presidential campaign. With the promise that she’ll work remotely and return to DC at the end of her Oxford year, she’s free to enjoy her Once in a Lifetime Experience. That is, until a smart-mouthed local who is too quick with his tongue and his car ruins her shirt and her first day.When Ella discovers that her English literature course will be taught by none other than that same local, Jamie Davenport, she thinks for the first time that Oxford might not be all she’s envisioned. But a late-night drink reveals a connection she wasn’t anticipating finding and what begins as a casual fling soon develops into something much more when Ella learns Jamie has a life-changing secret.Immediately, Ella is faced with a seemingly impossible decision: turn her back on the man she’s falling in love with to follow her political dreams or be there for him during a trial neither are truly prepared for. As the end of her year in Oxford rapidly approaches, Ella must decide if the dreams she’s always wanted are the same ones she’s now yearning for.
The Story of Britain: From the Romans to the Present
by Sir Roy StrongThis is a sweeping history of Britain which answers the questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Where are the we going?' When The Story of Britain was originally published to great acclaim in 1996, Andrew Roberts declared it 'classic popular history' and Antonia Fraser said 'History at its best'. Roy Strong's mission was to produce an accessible one-volume history which would clearly depict Britain's origins, and explain how the past shaped our current identity. He begins the story of Britain from the very earliest recorded Celtic times, and has now brought it right up to date via the Blair years and into the present day of Brexit Britain. It is a remarkable achievement and, with his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, he is the ideal narrator. His book should be read by anyone, anywhere, who cares about Britain's national past, national identity and national prospects.(p) 2018 Orion Publishing Group
Heal Me: In Search of a Cure
by Julia BuckleyJulia Buckley needs a miracle. Like a third of the UK population, she has a chronic pain condition. According to her doctors, it can't be cured. She doesn't believe them. She does believe in miracles, though. It's just a question of tracking one down.Julia's search for a cure takes her on a global quest, exploring the boundaries between science, psychology and faith with practitioners on the fringes of conventional, traditional and alternative medicine. From neuroplastic brain rewiring in San Francisco to medical marijuana in Colorado, Haitian vodou rituals to Brazilian 'spiritual surgery', she's willing to try anything. Can miracles happen? And more importantly, what happens next if they do?Raising vital questions about the modern medical system, this is also a story about identity in a system historically skewed against 'hysterical' female patients, and the struggle to retain a sense of self under the medical gaze. Heal Me explains why modern medicine's current approach to chronic pain is failing patients. It explores the importance of faith, hope and cynicism, and examines our relationships with our doctors, our beliefs and ourselves.(p) 2017 Orion Publishing Group with Audible Ltd