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Generation on Fire: Voices of Protest from the 1960s, an Oral History
by Jeff Kisseloff&“An invigorating collection of fifteen testimonials from counter-culturists, conscientious objectors, and artists who came of age&” during the &’60s (Publishers Weekly). Many of the freedoms and rights Americans enjoy today are the direct result of those who defied the established order during the Civil Rights Era. It was an era that challenged both mainstream and elite American notions of how politics and society should function. In Generation on Fire, oral historian Jeff Kisseloff provides an eclectic and personal account of the political and social activity of the decade. Among other things, the book offers firsthand accounts of what it was like to face a mob's wrath in the segregated South and to survive the jungles of Vietnam. It takes readers inside the courtroom of the Chicago Eight and into a communal household in Vermont. From the stage at Woodstock to the playing fields of the NFL and finally to a fateful confrontation at Kent State, Generation on Fire brings the '60s alive again. This collection of never-before published interviews illuminates the ingrained social and cultural obstacles facing those working for change as well as the courage and shortcomings of those who defied "acceptable" conventions and mores. Sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious, the stories in this volume celebrate the passion, courage, and independent thinking that led a generation to believe change for the better was possible.
Hitchcock's Partner in Suspense: The Life of Screenwriter Charles Bennett (Screen Classics)
by Charles BennettThe colorful life and creative career of the writer behind six of Hitchcock&’s thrillers: &“An intriguing and revealing story.&” —Times Literary Supplement With a career that spanned from the silent era to the 1990s, British screenwriter Charles Bennett lived an extraordinary life. His experiences as an actor, director, playwright, film and television writer, and novelist in both England and Hollywood left him with many amusing anecdotes, opinions about his craft, and impressions of the many famous people he knew. Among other things, Bennett was a decorated WWI hero, an eminent Shakespearean actor, and an Allied spy and propagandist during WWII, but he is best remembered for his commercially and critically acclaimed collaborations with directors Sir Alfred Hitchcock and Cecil B. DeMille. The fruitful partnership with Hitchcock began after the director adapted Bennett&’s 1929 play Blackmail as the first British sound film. Their partnership produced six thrillers: The Man Who Knew Too Much, The 39 Steps, Sabotage, Secret Agent, Young and Innocent, and Foreign Correspondent. In this witty and intriguing book, Bennett discusses how their collaboration created such famous motifs as the &“wrong man accused&” device and the MacGuffin. He also takes readers behind the scenes with the Master of Suspense, offering his thoughts on the director&’s work, sense of humor, and personal life. Featuring an introduction and additional biographical material from Bennett&’s son, editor John Charles Bennett, Hitchcock&’s Partner in Suspense is a richly detailed narrative of a remarkable yet often-overlooked figure in film history.
My Dearest Jonah
by Matthew CrowNominated for the Dylan Thomas Prize, a novel of long-distance love. &“There is an assured precision to Crow&’s observations that cannot be learned&” (Jonathan Trigell, award-winning author of Boy A). &“Like you I&’ve been feeling forlorn of late. I don&’t know how long you have to be somewhere before it begins to feel normal, before you start to feel as though you belong . . . And so all I have is you. Your letters and the thought that somewhere, something good exists in my life. For now that seems enough to get by on.&” Introduced via a pen-pal scheme, Verity and Jonah write their lives, hopes and dreams to one another without ever having met. Verity is a fragile beauty. When a dangerous sequence of events is set in motion, she tries to explain to Jonah what led her to unravel so spectacularly. Jonah has been released after years of imprisonment and embarks upon the quiet life he&’s always wanted. But then a dark reminder shatters his world, keen to make history repeat itself. Offering the sole strand of stability in two progressively elaborate lives, they develop a deep and delicate love, a love that becomes clouded and threatened by increasingly dark forces. Praise for Matthew Crow&’s In Bloom &“The Fault in Our Stars meets Adrian Mole. Moving, funny and brilliantly narrated.&”—Metro &“Wow. Read In Bloom right now. It will improve your life.&”—Matt Haig, international bestselling author &“A moving and wonderfully witty tale . . . This excellent book is worth anyone&’s time.&”—Daily Telegraph
What Kind of Creatures Are We? (Columbia Themes in Philosophy)
by Noam ChomskyThe renowned philosopher and political theorist presents a summation of his influential work in this series of Columbia University lectures. A pioneer in the fields of modern linguistics and cognitive science, Noam Chomsky is also one of the most avidly read political theorist of our time. In this series of lectures, Chomsky presents more than half a century of philosophical reflection on all three of these areas. In precise yet accessible language, Chomsky elaborates on the scientific study of language, sketching how his own work has implications for the origins of language, the close relations that language bears to thought, its eventual biological basis. He expounds and criticizes many alternative theories, such as those that emphasize the social, the communicative, and the referential aspects of language. He also investigates the apparent scope and limits of human cognitive capacities. Moving from language and mind to society and politics, Chomsky concludes with a philosophical defense of a position he describes as "libertarian socialism," tracing its links to anarchism and the ideas of John Dewey, and even briefly to the ideas of Karl Marx and John Stuart Mill. Demonstrating its conceptual growth out of our historical past, he also shows its urgent relation to our present moment.
101 Things To Do With Pumpkin (101 Things To Do With)
by Eliza CrossCelebrate the flavor of pumpkin year-round with these sweet and savory recipes! Pumpkins mark the onset of fall—and those who love the flavor look forward to pies, cookies, hot spiced drinks, and breads of all kinds. 101 Things To Do With Pumpkin is a handy way to incorporate this favorite flavor into your kitchen repertoire for not just the autumn season, but year-round. It&’s packed with recipes sure to please the pickiest pumpkin palate: · Curried Pumpkin Soup · Pumpkin Spoon Bread · Pumpkin Apple Pecan Chicken · Decadent Pumpkin Butter Cake and more!
The Energy Cure: How to Recharge Your Life 30 Seconds at a Time
by Kimberly Kingsley&“It dances you through many quick and easy energy-boosting tips but by the end you&’ve also taken a spiritual journey that leaves you at peace.&”—Steve Chandler, author of Creator If the terms &“spread too thin,&” &“drained,&” and &“strung out&” sound familiar, it is because they accurately describe the chronic energy deficiency that many people experience today. The demands of a fast-paced world often pull our energy in multiple directions, leaving us depleted and overwhelmed. Gulping down Red Bull or relying on adrenalin for energy is not a long-term solution but is being treated as such, thus causing many stress-related illnesses. In this timely book, psychotherapist and energy coach Kimberly Kingsley introduces personal energy management—a way to live life to its fullest while preserving and renewing your most precious resource. Learning to harness and manage your personal energy can elevate you from survival mode to a place where you grow and thrive. As a guide to personal energy management, this book teaches you to: increase resilience against daily challenges by cultivating an energy buffer; use the language of energy for making everyday decisions; protect yourself from &“drains&” that exist in every sphere of life; and become free from self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that deplete energy. With The Energy Cure, you&’ll see how to make life-enhancing choices, not life-depleting ones, every moment of every day. &“The Energy Cure is an affirmation that it is possible to unplug from external chaos and connect to internal peace.&”—Foreword
Charles Walters: The Director Who Made Hollywood Dance (Screen Classics)
by Brent PhillipsA &“lively biography&” of the director who choreographed Fred Astaire, Debbie Reynolds and more: &“a real backstager&” on the making of Hollywood musicals (Wall Street Journal). From the trolley scene in Meet Me in St. Louis to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers's last dance on the silver screen to Judy Garland's tuxedo-clad performance of "Get Happy", Charles Walters staged the iconic musical sequences of Hollywood's golden age. The Academy Award-nominated director and choreographer showcased the talents of stars such as Gene Kelly, Doris Day, and Frank Sinatra—yet Walters's name often goes unrecognized today. In the first full-length biography of Walters, Brent Phillips chronicles the artist's career from his days as a Broadway performer to his successes at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Phillips takes readers behind the scenes of beloved musicals including Easter Parade, Lili, and High Society. He also examines the director's uncredited work on films like Gigi, and discusses his contributions to musical theater and American popular culture. This revealing book also considers Walters's personal life and explores how he navigated the industry as an openly gay man. Drawing on unpublished oral histories, correspondence, and new interviews, this biography offers an entertaining and important new look at an exciting era in Hollywood history.
The Perfume Burned His Eyes
by Michael ImperioliAn outer-borough boy moves to the foreign land of Manhattan and befriends Lou Reed, in a novel by the Emmy-winning actor and screenwriter: &“A winner.&”—Library JournalMatthew is a sixteen-year-old living in Jackson Heights, Queens, in 1976. After he loses his two most important male role models, his father and grandfather, his mother uses her inheritance to uproot Matthew and herself to a posh apartment building in Manhattan. Although only three miles from his boyhood home, &“the city&” is a completely new and strange world. Soon, he befriends (and becomes a quasi-assistant to) Lou Reed, who lives with his transgender girlfriend in the same building. And the drug-addled, artistic/shamanic musician will eventually become an unorthodox father figure to Matthew, as he moves toward adulthood, adjusts to a new life, and falls head over heels for a girl wise beyond her years.&“Imperioli can definitely write, and he gets high marks for the verisimilitude and empathy that he evokes.&”—Booklist (starred review)&“A coming-of-age tale dashed with relatable angst and humor.&”—Entertainment Weekly &“Some fictional trips into 1970s New York abound with nostalgia; this novel memorably opts for grit and heartbreak.&”—Kirkus Reviews
Mark Twain's Civil War: The Private History Of A Campaign That Failed
by Mark TwainThis collection of Twain&’s fiction and nonfiction on the subject &“provides insight into the war&’s influence on this great American writer&” (The Post and Courier, Charleston). Had there been no Civil War, the eminent American author known as Mark Twain would likely have spent his life as Sam Clemens, the Mississippi River steamboat pilot. When the war came and the steamboats stopped running, Clemens served two weeks in the Missouri State Guard before he fled west to begin his career as a writer. After the Civil War dramatically altered the course of Twain&’s life and career, his thoughts and stories about the war were published widely. Mark Twain&’s Civil War marks the first opportunity for readers to survey the full range of his Civil War writings in one volume. The book contains autobiographical pieces as well as fiction, making it an enlightening read for both Twain enthusiasts and Civil War scholars.
AI-Assisted Programming for Web and Machine Learning: Improve your development workflow with ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot
by Christoffer Noring Anjali Jain Marina Fernandez Ayşe Mutlu Ajit JaokarSpeed up your development processes and improve your productivity by writing practical and relevant prompts to build web applications and Machine Learning (ML) models Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF copyKey FeaturesUtilize prompts to enhance frontend and backend web developmentDevelop prompt strategies to build robust machine learning modelsUse GitHub Copilot for data exploration, maintaining existing code bases, and augmenting ML models into web applicationsBook DescriptionAI-Assisted Programming for Web and Machine Learning shows you how to build applications and machine learning models and automate repetitive tasks. Part 1 focuses on coding, from building a user interface to the backend. You’ll use prompts to create the appearance of an app using HTML, styling with CSS, adding behavior with JavaScript, and working with multiple viewports. Next, you’ll build a web API with Python and Flask and refactor the code to improve code readability. Part 1 ends with using GitHub Copilot to improve the maintainability and performance of existing code. Part 2 provides a prompting toolkit for data science from data checking (inspecting data and creating distribution graphs and correlation matrices) to building and optimizing a neural network. You’ll use different prompt strategies for data preprocessing, feature engineering, model selection, training, hyperparameter optimization, and model evaluation for various machine learning models and use cases. The book closes with chapters on advanced techniques on GitHub Copilot and software agents. There are tips on code generation, debugging, and troubleshooting code. You’ll see how simpler and AI-powered agents work and discover tool calling.What you will learnSpeed up your coding and machine learning workflows with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPTUse an AI-assisted approach across the development lifecycle Implement prompt engineering techniques in the data science lifecycleDevelop the frontend and backend of a web application with AI assistance Build machine learning models with GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT Refactor code and fix faults for better efficiency and readability Improve your codebase with rich documentation and enhanced workflows Who this book is forExperienced developers new to GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT can discover the best strategies to improve productivity and deliver projects quicker than traditional methods. This book is ideal for software engineers working on web or machine learning projects. It is also a useful resource for web developers, data scientists, and analysts who want to improve their efficiency with the help of prompting. This book does not teach web development or how different machine learning models work.
Learn Computer Forensics: A beginner's guide to searching, analyzing, and securing digital evidence
by William OettingerGet up and running with collecting evidence using forensics best practices to present your findings in judicial or administrative proceedingsKey FeaturesLearn the core techniques of computer forensics to acquire and secure digital evidence skillfullyConduct a digital forensic examination and document the digital evidence collectedPerform a variety of Windows forensic investigations to analyze and overcome complex challengesBook DescriptionA computer forensics investigator must possess a variety of skills, including the ability to answer legal questions, gather and document evidence, and prepare for an investigation. This book will help you get up and running with using digital forensic tools and techniques to investigate cybercrimes successfully.Starting with an overview of forensics and all the open source and commercial tools needed to get the job done, you'll learn core forensic practices for searching databases and analyzing data over networks, personal devices, and web applications. You'll then learn how to acquire valuable information from different places, such as filesystems, e-mails, browser histories, and search queries, and capture data remotely. As you advance, this book will guide you through implementing forensic techniques on multiple platforms, such as Windows, Linux, and macOS, to demonstrate how to recover valuable information as evidence. Finally, you'll get to grips with presenting your findings efficiently in judicial or administrative proceedings.By the end of this book, you'll have developed a clear understanding of how to acquire, analyze, and present digital evidence like a proficient computer forensics investigator.What you will learnUnderstand investigative processes, the rules of evidence, and ethical guidelinesRecognize and document different types of computer hardwareUnderstand the boot process covering BIOS, UEFI, and the boot sequenceValidate forensic hardware and softwareDiscover the locations of common Windows artifactsDocument your findings using technically correct terminologyWho this book is forIf you're an IT beginner, student, or an investigator in the public or private sector this book is for you. This book will also help professionals and investigators who are new to incident response and digital forensics and interested in making a career in the cybersecurity domain. Individuals planning to pass the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) certification will also find this book useful.
Kubernetes and Docker - An Enterprise Guide: Effectively containerize applications, integrate enterprise systems, and scale applications in your enterprise
by Marc Boorshtein Scott SurovichApply Kubernetes beyond the basics of Kubernetes clusters by implementing IAM using OIDC and Active Directory, Layer 4 load balancing using MetalLB, advanced service integration, security, auditing, and CI/CDKey FeaturesFind out how to add enterprise features to a Kubernetes cluster with theory and exercises to guide youUnderstand advanced topics including load balancing, externalDNS, IDP integration, security, auditing, backup, and CI/CDCreate development clusters for unique testing requirements, including running multiple clusters on a single server to simulate an enterprise environmentBook DescriptionContainerization has changed the DevOps game completely, with Docker and Kubernetes playing important roles in altering the flow of app creation and deployment. This book will help you acquire the knowledge and tools required to integrate Kubernetes clusters in an enterprise environment.The book begins by introducing you to Docker and Kubernetes fundamentals, including a review of basic Kubernetes objects. You'll then get to grips with containerization and understand its core functionalities, including how to create ephemeral multinode clusters using kind. As you make progress, you'll learn about cluster architecture, Kubernetes cluster deployment, and cluster management, and get started with application deployment. Moving on, you'll find out how to integrate your container to a cloud platform and integrate tools including MetalLB, externalDNS, OpenID connect (OIDC), pod security policies (PSPs), Open Policy Agent (OPA), Falco, and Velero. Finally, you will discover how to deploy an entire platform to the cloud using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).By the end of this Kubernetes book, you will have learned how to create development clusters for testing applications and Kubernetes components, and be able to secure and audit a cluster by implementing various open-source solutions including OpenUnison, OPA, Falco, Kibana, and Velero.What you will learnCreate a multinode Kubernetes cluster using kindImplement Ingress, MetalLB, and ExternalDNSConfigure a cluster OIDC using impersonationMap enterprise authorization to KubernetesSecure clusters using PSPs and OPAEnhance auditing using Falco and EFKBack up your workload for disaster recovery and cluster migrationDeploy to a platform using Tekton, GitLab, and ArgoCDWho this book is forThis book is for anyone interested in DevOps, containerization, and going beyond basic Kubernetes cluster deployments. DevOps engineers, developers, and system administrators looking to enhance their IT career paths will also find this book helpful. Although some prior experience with Docker and Kubernetes is recommended, this book includes a Kubernetes bootcamp that provides a description of Kubernetes objects to help you if you are new to the topic or need a refresher.
Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook: Become a pro Power Apps maker by applying practical use cases to solve ever-evolving business challenges
by Eickhel MendozaFind our new updated edition to get the latest industry knowledge at your disposalBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power Apps Cookbook is a complete resource filled with meticulously crafted recipes to help you build customized business apps that meet ever-changing enterprise demands. You will learn how to design modern apps with the low-code approach in a rapid application development environment by achieving enterprise-wide business agility.Who this book is forThis book is for citizen developers and business users looking to build custom applications as per their organizational needs without depending on professional developers. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to build applications in a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. The book is recommended for Power Apps beginners who have taken a couple of online tutorials but are struggling to implement or create real-world solutions. Basic knowledge of Power Apps is necessary to get the best out of this cookbook.
Mastering Linux Security and Hardening: Secure your Linux server and protect it from intruders, malware attacks, and other external threats
by Donald A. TevaultA comprehensive guide to mastering the art of preventing your Linux system from getting compromised.Key FeaturesLeverage this guide to confidently deliver a system that reduces the risk of being hackedPerform a number of advanced Linux security techniques such as network service detection, user authentication, controlling special permissions, encrypting file systems, and much moreMaster the art of securing a Linux environment with this end-to-end practical guideBook DescriptionThis book has extensive coverage of techniques that will help prevent attackers from breaching your system, by building a much more secure Linux environment. You will learn various security techniques such as SSH hardening, network service detection, setting up firewalls, encrypting file systems, protecting user accounts, authentication processes, and so on. Moving forward, you will also develop hands-on skills with advanced Linux permissions, access control, special modes, and more. Lastly, this book will also cover best practices and troubleshooting techniques to get your work done efficiently.By the end of this book, you will be confident in delivering a system that will be much harder to compromise.What you will learnUse various techniques to prevent intruders from accessing sensitive dataPrevent intruders from planting malware, and detect whether malware has been plantedPrevent insiders from accessing data that they aren't authorized to accessDo quick checks to see whether a computer is running network services that it doesn't need to runLearn security techniques that are common to all Linux distros, and some that are distro-specificWho this book is forIf you are a systems administrator or a network engineer interested in making your Linux environment more secure, then this book is for you. Security consultants wanting to enhance their Linux security skills will also benefit from this book. Prior knowledge of Linux is mandatory.
Mastering Microsoft Power BI: Expert techniques for effective data analytics and business intelligence
by Brett PowellDesign, create and manage robust Power BI solutions to gain meaningful business insightsKey FeaturesMaster all the dashboarding and reporting features of Microsoft Power BICombine data from multiple sources, create stunning visualizations and publish your reports across multiple platformsA comprehensive guide with real-world use cases and examples demonstrating how you can get the best out of Microsoft Power BIBook DescriptionThis book is intended for business intelligence professionals responsible for the design and development of Power BI content as well as managers, architects and administrators who oversee Power BI projects and deployments. The chapters flow from the planning of a Power BI project through the development and distribution of content to the administration of Power BI for an organization. BI developers will learn how to create sustainable and impactful Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards. This includes connecting to data sources, shaping and enhancing source data, and developing an analytical data model. Additionally, top report and dashboard design practices are described using features such as Bookmarks and the Power KPI visual. BI managers will learn how Power BI's tools work together such as with the On-premises data gateway and how content can be staged and securely distributed via Apps. Additionally, both the Power BI Report Server and Power BI Premium are reviewed. By the end of this book, you will be confident in creating effective charts, tables, reports or dashboards for any kind of data using the tools and techniques in Microsoft Power BI.What you will learnBuild efficient data retrieval and transformation processes with the Power Query M LanguageDesign scalable, user-friendly DirectQuery and Import Data ModelsDevelop visually rich, immersive, and interactive reports and dashboardsMaintain version control and stage deployments across development, test, and production environmentsManage and monitor the Power BI Service and the On-premises data gatewayDevelop a fully on-premise solution with the Power BI Report ServerScale up a Power BI solution via Power BI Premium capacity and migration to Azure Analysis Services or SQL Server Analysis ServicesWho this book is forBusiness Intelligence professionals and existing Power BI users looking to master Power BI for all their data visualization and dashboarding needs will find this book to be useful. While understanding of the basic BI concepts is required, some exposure to Microsoft Power BI will be helpful.
Social Policy and EU Polity-building Through Crises and Beyond (Europa Perspectives on the EU Single Market)
by Anna Kyriazi Joan Miró Marcello Natili Stefano RonchiThis volume sets out to explain the conditions that have favoured the expansion of the European social dimension during the turbulent decade of 2010–20, when Europe was confronting strong countervailing pressures, including the euro crisis, the refugee crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.The study begins by diagnosing a widespread, although slow-burning, crisis across the European Union (EU) resulting from the cumulation of social problems and the systemic tension between EU market integration on the one hand and nationally bounded welfare states and the other. Eight in-depth case studies analyse the political dynamics behind a variety of EU social initiatives aimed at addressing the consequences of free movement of workers, youth unemployment, poverty, eroding wages, environment and climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. To identify the specific drivers of EU social policymaking empirically, the authors have reconstructed the struggles over concrete policy proposals as they unfolded in the European multilevel setting.The volume introduces a novel analytical framework for interpreting the transformation of the EU social dimension in times of crisis, when some degree of social co-ordination becomes crucial to bond deeply different (welfare) states together. This in-depth study offers an invaluable analysis for researchers, academics and professionals interested in the functioning of the European polity.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
The Civil War Guerrilla: Unfolding the Black Flag in History, Memory, and Myth (New Directions in Southern History)
by Joseph M. Beilein Jr. and Matthew C. HulbertCivil War historians shed new light on the importance of guerrilla combat across the south in this &“useful and fascinating work&” (Choice). Touching states from Virginia to New Mexico, guerrilla warfare played a significant yet underexamined role in the Civil War. Guerrilla fighters fought for both the Union and the Confederacy—as well as their own ethnic groups, tribes, or families. They were deadly forces that plundered, tortured, and terrorized those in their path, and their impact is not yet fully understood. This richly diverse volume assembles a team of both rising and eminent scholars to examine guerrilla warfare in the South during the Civil War. Together, they discuss irregular combat as practiced by various communities in multiple contexts, including how it was used by Native Americans, the factors that motivated raiders in the border states, and the women who participated as messengers, informants, collaborators, and combatants. They also explore how the Civil War guerrilla has been mythologized in history, literature, and folklore.
Instant Healing: Gain Inner Strength, Empower Yourself, and Create Your Destiny
by Susan Shumsky&“Can help you heal yourself, your family, friends, clients, community, and the entire planet. I have never seen a more complete affirmative prayer book.&”—Marci Shimof, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason In a world of chaos, uncertainty, and malaise, we can no longer depend on the institutions we counted on to offer security and hope. With increasing anxiety and a sickening fear of the future, can we reverse the downward spiral of turmoil and frustration? Instant Healing provides a powerfully positive solution. By using simple prayers and affirmations, you can experience immediate healing, comfort, and solace. You can gain self-empowerment, inner strength, wellness, and abundance beyond your dreams. Instant Healing provides 243 healing affirmations and prayers, along with instructions on how to use them. These methods are simple and effective—and require no background or training. Just read them audibly, with conviction, and in a clear voice. Then let go and allow miracles to happen. The field-proven, non-denominational, universal methods of spiritual healing in this book have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. &“Shumsky has been there. That&’s what makes her a great teacher.&”—Larry Dossey, New York Times bestselling author of Healing Words &“For those who use affirmations to alter their feelings, this book will provide many and give comfort to your suffering.&”—Fred Alan Wolf, PhD, National Book Award-winning author of Taking the Quantum Leap &“As you read and use this book, my hope is that you get involved and make it your own by practicing the healing prayers, which will help you grow spiritually and transform your life in positive, powerful ways.&”—Dannion Brinkley, New York Times bestselling author of Saved by the Light
Detroit Noir (Akashic Noir)
by Loren D. Estleman P.J. ParrishThis drive through the dark streets of the Motor City &“is one of the best in Akashic Books&’ noir series. You cannot go wrong with this anthology.&”—Reviewing the Evidence From crime stories in the classic hard-boiled style to the vividly experimental, from the determination of those risking everything to the desperation of those with nothing left to lose, Detroit Noir delivers unforgettable tales that capture the city&’s dark vitality. The collection includes stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Loren D. Estleman, Craig Holden, P.J. Parrish, Desiree Cooper, Nisi Shawl, M.L. Liebler, Craig Bernier, Joe Boland, Megan Abbott, Dorene O&’Brien, Lolita Hernandez, Peter Markus, Roger K. Johnson, Michael Zadoorian, and E.J. Olsen. &“Few cities are as well suited to the genre as Detroit, with its embattled inner city and history of urban decline and blight, and the editors have assembled a talented lineup to do it justice.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Versions of Us
by Laura Barnett&“Stunningly crafted and constantly surprising . . . An utterly convincing love story about two people destined to be together somehow, no matter what.&”—The Times A dazzling novel about the ways the smallest decisions give shape to our lives, The Versions of Us charts a relationship through three possible futures. Cambridge, 1958. Late for class, Eva Edelstein swerves to miss a dog and crashes her bike. Jim Taylor hurries to help her. In that brief moment, three outcomes are born for Eva and Jim. As the strands of their lives weave together and apart across the decades from college through wildly different successes and disappointments, seductions and betrayals, births and funerals, joys and sorrows, the only constant is the power of their connection. A #1 UK bestseller, The Versions of Us is a tour de force of storytelling. &“One Day meets Sliding Doors.&”—Elle &“I simply adored this wonderful novel.&”—Jessie Burton, New York Times bestselling author of The Miniaturist &“A joy.&”—The Guardian &“Enchanting.&”—People &“Imagines the delicious prospect of romantic do-overs, cleverly negotiating the tricky and often dizzying terrain of three versions of first love . . . A masterly romantic study of love&’s choices and consequences.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Triumphant.&”—The Sunday Telegraph &“Barnett renders an irresistible concept in sweet, cool prose—a bit like a choose-your-own-adventure book in which you don&’t have to choose.&”—Observer &“Reading this ambitious first novel is like putting together the pieces of a complex puzzle. The challenge pays off—only when the puzzle is complete can readers see the whole panoramic picture.&”—Library Journal
Supplements Exposed: The Truth They Don't Want You to Know About Vitamins, Minerals, and Their Effects on Your Health
by Brian R. ClementWhat if just about everything you thought you knew about supplements and health turned out to be absolutely wrong? In this book, nutrition expert Dr. Brian Clement, director of the world-famous Hippocrates Health Institute, explores the various myths that have made supplements a buyer-beware industry. Supplements Exposed strips away layers of deception to reveal the truth about what millions of supplement users each year have taken for granted. Nearly all supplements sold in the United States and the world are synthetics created in pharmaceutical industry labs. As a result, they can be toxic to your health. There are distinct differences between natural (plant-derived) supplements and synthetic (chemically-derived) supplements and how they each impact your health. Nearly all medical science studies of nutrients and human health have used synthetics rather than natural nutrients, which throws the accuracy of all negative laboratory results into serious doubt. This provocative book guides you through the minefield of choices you face every time you buy vitamins and minerals. It shows you how to decipher product labels that are otherwise deceptive, how to choose naturally occurring (plant-derived) supplements, why recommended daily allowances spread confusion, and much more.
Ashes
by Matthew Crow&“Authentic and poetic, lyrical and believable . . . a raw, rip-roaring depiction of life&” from the author of In Bloom and Another Place (Mark Piggott, author of the Forever Avalon series). A lawless land of violence and deprivation, The Meadow Well Estate is a no-go area for police and non-residents alike and a hotbed of ritual violence. No one dares enter of their own accord, and few make it out alive. But Jack was one of the good ones. Recently released from prison, he is determined to turn his life completely around: by getting out. When, however, rumors spark of the police&’s involvement in the death of two young joy riders, the anxieties of the estate flare into a week-long riot, causing burnt out wrecks at every turn and capturing the attention of the local and national media. Can Jack resist the call of the indiscriminate fury, or will the desperation of Meadow Well claim him once more? Praise for Matthew Crow&’s In Bloom &“The Fault in Our Stars meets Adrian Mole. Moving, funny and brilliantly narrated.&”—Metro &“Wow. Read In Bloom right now. It will improve your life.&”—Matt Haig, international bestselling author &“A moving and wonderfully witty tale . . . This excellent book is worth anyone&’s time.&”—Daily Telegraph
Graveyard Shift: A Paranormal Mystery (The Pepper Martin Mysteries #10)
by Casey DanielsIn this paranormal murder mystery, psychic medium Pepper Martin is contacted by the ghosts of Eliot Ness and Al Capone. Pepper Martin, now Community Relations Director of Garden View Cemetery, is contacted by the ghost of Eliot Ness, one of Cleveland's most famous dearly departed. According to Ness, the ashes scattered at the ceremony twenty years earlier weren't his. His were stolen prior to the ceremony by a Ness groupie, and he cannot rest until those ashes are found. Luckily, Pepper has an idea where they may be. Knowing she'll have no peace until she does what the ghost wants, Pepper travels across town to retrieve the ashes. When she gets there, though, she finds more—and less—than she bargained for. There is a dead body in the house…and Eliot Ness's ashes have vanished. Now Pepper must solve a murder. But when a mysterious package arrives for her containing the spirit of Al Capone, and her boyfriend Quinn begins acting strange, things go from bad to worse…
Neurogastronomy: How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters
by Gordon M. Shepherd&“A personal yet magisterial account of the new brain-based approach to flavor perception . . . [a] panoramic view of science, culture, and behavior.&”—Avery Gilbert, author of What the Nose Knows Leading neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd embarks on a paradigm-shifting trip through the &“human brain flavor system,&” laying the foundations for a new scientific field: neurogastronomy. Challenging the belief that the sense of smell diminished during human evolution, Shepherd argues that this sense, which constitutes the main component of flavor, is far more powerful and essential than previously believed. Shepherd begins Neurogastronomy with the mechanics of smell, particularly the way it stimulates the nose from the back of the mouth. As we eat, the brain conceptualizes smells as spatial patterns, and from these and the other senses it constructs the perception of flavor. Shepherd then considers the impact of the flavor system on contemporary social, behavioral, and medical issues. He analyzes flavor&’s engagement with the brain regions that control emotion, food preferences, and cravings, and he even devotes a section to food&’s role in drug addiction and, building on Marcel Proust&’s iconic tale of the madeleine, its ability to evoke deep memories. Shepherd connects his research to trends in nutrition, dieting, and obesity, especially the challenges that many face in eating healthily. He concludes with human perceptions of smell and flavor and their relationship to the neural basis of consciousness. Everyone from casual diners and ardent foodies to wine critics, chefs, scholars, and researchers will delight in Shepherd&’s fascinating, scientific-gastronomic adventures. &“Those who make the effort will be rewarded: they&’ll never look at eating the same way again.&”—Library Journal
Your Nutrition Solution to Acid Reflux: A Meal-Based Plan to Help Manage Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and Other Symptoms of GERD (Your Nutrition Solution Ser.)
by Kimberly A. Tessmer&“Will help you get to the cause of your heartburn, not just putting a &‘medication bandaid&’ on your symptoms.&”—Jan Patenaude, RD, CLT, director of medical nutrition, Oxford Biomedical Technologies, Inc. If you suffer from acid reflux, you&’re not alone. More than 60 million Americans experience symptoms at least once per month—and at least 25 million on a daily basis. But making adjustments to your diet can make a big difference. Your Nutrition Solution to Acid Reflux will give you: The latest medical information on acid reflux and GERD, and an overview of the diseaseTips on nutritional intake and lifestyle changes that can provide reliefInteractive tools that allow you to become a food detective Easy-to-follow meal plans to help get you started on a path to life without the symptoms of acid reflux