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A bold and brilliant new collection of essays by one of our most important writers of life in America todayThis new collection gathers together for the first time sixteen essays by one of our most revered chroniclers of life in America, a landmark commentary on family, faith, community, and the threats of modernization.Ranging from the devastating effects of war on children to the endless problems of industrialism and the ubiquitous need for connection and community, Dispatches From Rural America captures a country isolated from its land and beginnings, too focused on mass production and output, and perilously estranged from the spiritual centers that make up the foundation of our lives. On the cusp of the fiftieth anniversary of Berrys seminal book The Unsettling of America, Dispatches From Rural America is urgent and vital reading in this time of political chaos from one of our most important writers.

A surreal and intimate novel about a disillusioned artist who, plagued by mysterious visions, must navigate a series of personal and existential crises that upend their way of life, by the award-winning author of Brown Girls. Fresh off the success of their first novel, a writer intense, ambitious, and increasingly embittered by the purpose of art struggles with feelings of despair. Despite achieving their childhood dream, they find themself dissatisfied and despondent in a post-pandemic world that feels violent and unstable. Amidst this turmoil, and a looming deadline for their second book, the writer tries and fails to create. Instead, they begin to experience strange hallucinatory visions. Enigmatic letters and sketches appear, written in handwriting that isnt their own, followed by sightings of a mysterious figure, which blur the line between the narrators fiction and lived reality. These challenges psychological, artistic, spiritual and the secrets the writer harbours, alienate them from their loved ones, their art, and themself. Despite forays into learning a heritage language, Tagalog, traveling abroad, and changing their look, the visions persist until one fateful event, which draws the writer and the mysterious figure together. With her signature daring approach and evocative prose, Daphne Palasi Andreades explores immigration and modern womanhood in this wholly original novel. Lucid Dreams examines how we find purpose, the nature of change, and the courage it takes to be fully alive today.

A handbook on trivalent logics and their applications in a systematic and accessible way, for beginners to advanced readers.Trivalent logics, also known as three-valued logics, are systems of logic that incorporate a third truth value besides the values True and False. They made their first appearance around 1910 in the works of the Polish logician Jan ukasiewicz and the American polymath Charles Sanders Peirce.This handbook, edited by Paul Egre and Lorenzo Rossi, is the first of its kind to present trivalent logics in a systematic and accessible way. It is organized in four partsthe first two, intended for a wide readership, explore philosophical foundations with applications, and the latter two, intended for more advanced readers, discuss proof systems and relations of trivalent logics to other logics, including modal logics, fuzzy logics, probability logics, and quantum logics.Trivalent logics have a surprisingly wide range of applications in various domains of interest to philosophy, linguistics, cognitive psychology, and computer science. While these applications concern different phenomenatruth, vagueness, conditional reasoning, presupposition, belief representationthe addition of a third truth value beside True and False is significant for solving problems that would otherwise lead to difficulties and paradoxes in a standard bivalent framework.

Over 100 delicious, lusciously photographed vegan recipes for mindful living from the internationally renowned retreat center Plum Village in FranceOffering a unique blend of mindfulness and culinary creativity inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and the serene lifestyle of Plum Village, this is a must-have for those who seek harmony in both food and life.The Plum Village Cookbook gives aspiring mindful chefs all they need to recreate the mouthwatering, nourishing dishes from the famed French retreat center, where 40,000 people go annually to learn how to meditate and live mindfully. Beginning with wholesome breakfasts and presenting all the highlights of a retreat day, the collection spans: Colorful dishes from around the world selected by the monks and nuns of Plum Village, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of this international tradition Vegan Vietnamese favorites: pho, incredible soups, tofu "charcuterie," spring rolls, summer rolls, banh xeo crepes, and more Plant-based recipes from France and other European countries: buckwheat pancakes, pommes de terre sarladaise, and divine pizza Bursting with veggies, the recipes in the book are easy to prepare and perfect for busy people wishing to slow down and savor their food mindfully.The book also offers contemplative practices and meditations for mindful cooking, eating, and even washing the dishes to bring peace, calm, and joy to your everyday table.

What if joy wasnt something you chased, but something you tuned in to?This beautiful, unique and exciting new collection from Sunday Times bestselling poet Donna Ashworth will help you rediscover delight in the everyday and choose positivity, peace and presence, even in chaos.In a new format blending poems, essays, author-illustrated affirmations, personal stories, visualizations and meditative prompts, this book can be read from beginning to end or be opened at random to calm even the busiest of minds, shift perspective and remind you that joy is often just a moment away.Through soulful reflections and honest insights from her own journey, Donna walks you through eight heart-led chapters which will encourage you to:· Shift from perfectionism to presence· Find delight in the ordinary every day· Rewrite the script of your inner voices· Reclaim childlike wonder, even in difficult seasons· Choose joy on purpose and let it change everythingThe Art of Being Easily Pleased is a beautifully designed, giftable guide to living with acceptance, wonder, boldness and a heart open to the everyday miracles all around us.You must master the art of delighting in the ordinary to survive this world and its chaos. Listen. Look. Be pleased, my friends, be pleased. There is much to be pleased about.

Most companies know they need a strong culture. Fewer know how to build one that actually holds.In Tuesday in Trussville, Robert L. Mason tells the story of how an Alabama power conversion company grew into a formidable enterpriseand what it took, in human terms, to get there.Through real stories from the manufacturing floor and executive office, Mason demonstrates how leadership accountability is more than a value plaque on a wall. His concept of felt consequence asks leaders to carry their decisionsnot just make them.This practical business memoir will show leaders how to grow without sacrificing the culture that made their team worth building in the first place: Strengthen workplace culture through consistent leadership accountability Build the kind of trust that outlasts any single manager or moment Make hard calls without losing the people who need to enact them Grow a small-town business without hollowing out what made it work Lead clearly when the pressure is real and the answers arent obvious Mason wrote this for the leader who already knows whats rightand wants the tools and conviction to actually do it.

The Breakthrough Medicine Your Doctor Hasnt Told You AboutYetA veteran was three days from amputation when a single phone call connected him to a procedure that saved his leg. The technology had existed for years. No one on his care team had thought to offer it. In Code to Cure, board-certified regenerative medicine specialist and Stanford Adjunct Clinical Faculty member Annu Navani, MD, maps fifteen breakthrough technologies already rewriting the rules of human health and explains why the gap between what medicine can do and what patients are offered has become one of the defining problems of modern healthcare.Readers will learn: How AI and genomics detect disease years before symptoms appear What regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy can do that surgery cannot How CRISPR gene editing and synthetic biology are correcting disease at its source Why longevity medicine is changing the standard of care for aging How to become a more informed, empowered advocate for your own health Covering genomics, AI, regenerative medicine, surgical robotics, bioelectronic therapy, longevity science, and more, Code to Cure is a practical, authoritative guide for anyone who wants to understand what modern medicine is truly capable of, and how to make sure they receive it.

Join Haibu and friends for a new adventurethis time, to India!In the dazzling world of Bollywood, anything can happen!When Haibu and Kanuux travel to India for the filming of a blockbuster movie based on their incredible adventures, they are swept into the wonder and excitement of Bollywood. From towering palace sets and bustling city scenes to glittering costumes and thrilling action sequences, every corner of the famous studio lot feels alive with magic.On the first day of filming, everything seems perfect. That is until, Kanuux, starring as himself, suddenly disappears without a trace. Determined to find her missing friend, Haibu teams up with a clever flying squirrel and begins a fast-paced search through the elaborate movie sets and hidden backstage worlds of Bollywood.From dramatic chase scenes to unexpected clues, Haibu encounters colorful characters, exciting surprises, and heartwarming friendships along the way. Filled with adventure, mystery, humor, and the vibrant spirit of Indias film industry, this unforgettable Haibu adventure celebrates courage, teamwork, and never giving up on the ones you love.

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE: Celebrate Annie Ernaux with this stunning collection of interviews, critical analyses, and 24 unpublished writings offering insight into her life, writing style, thoughts, and influence. Drawings, photos, handwritten manuscripts, and other visual materials make this a beautiful keepsake for new and longtime fans.Magisterial in scope and size, Annie Ernaux: Writing, The Other Life was compiled and edited by Pierre-Louis Fort and was first published in France by Editions de LHerne in 2022, a few months before she received the Nobel Prize in Literature. The anthology includes twenty-four previously unpublished Ernaux pieces, as well as literary criticism, essays, interviews, diary entries, a song by Jeanne Cherhal, newspaper clippings, a comic strip by Aurelia Aurita, letters from Simone de Beauvoir.Never before published in English, this beautifully visual collection includes an 8-page color photo insert with images, handwritten manuscript pages, and drawings sprinkled throughout. It is the fruit of collaboration between six celebrated translators and a groundbreaking work of scholarship and rumination.

Made into a 1967 film by Louis Malle and never before available in English, this classic of anarchist literature follows a once well-to-do young man forced into an itinerant life of crime.The Thief is a picture of the sleezy underbelly of the Belle Epoque, a broadside fired against the corruptions of power and privilege. Written by the anarchist activist Georges Darien (a pseudonym that can be translated as Lord Nothing), it found almost no readers when it came out at the end of the nineteenth century, though Alfred Jarry embraced it as one of his favorite books.Over the years, however, this picaresque masterpiece with shades of black comedy has found a growing number of admirers, from the surrealist capo dei capi Andre Breton to Lucy Sante. It is a book of wild, comic, profane energy that, in its luxuriant nihilism, anticipates Celines Journey to the End of Night.Georges Randal is the titular thief, a young Frenchman of good family who, having been deprived of his inheritance by a conniving uncle, takes to a life of crime. Moving between London, Brussels, and Paris, in a world of hookers, drifters and grifters, revolutionaries and politicians, bankers and thieves, he is in a position to reveal modern society in all its teeming corruption.The thief is no hero. Like everyone else in this decadent society, he is a trafficker and exploiterand a wounded soul. At least, however, he has the courage of his disaffection, his fury warmed by self-hatred. And he does seem a somewhat distant cousin of Robin Hood, targeting the wealthy and helping the needy when the opportunity arises.After more than a hundred years, Georges Dariens vision of our fallen modern worldthe inhuman comedy he proposed to set beside Balzacs human oneseems especially pertinent to our current Gilded Age. Jacques Houiss new translation is the first ever into English.

In this fantastical tale of demonic battles and courtly intrigue, an onmyoji known as the Heretic faces a destiny that could overturn both the human and demon realms!Fuzuki and Toyochika first met as children, when Toyochika was an onmyoji in training and Fuzuki the crown prince he was sworn to protect. But a horrific incident caused their paths to diverge, and now Toyochika harbors an unyielding anger toward his former liege. The deep bonds of the past arent so easily severed, though, and the two onmyoji must work closely together again in their fight against the demons of the Basara Clan.

A desperate woman. A reluctant assassin. A quest for vengeance.When her daughter is murdered at the wedding altar, meek curio-shop owner Sabyse is consumed by a single thought: vengeance.Thaena is a retired supernatural assassin, who only wants to be left alone to mourn her lost love.Their paths collide when Sabyse incorrectly accuses a young man of murder, and Thaenas comfortable retirement is forever shattered. The two reluctantly team up to find the real culprit behind the murder, and discover a conspiracy that stretches back for decades.The Demons Peace is the second book in the Cambion Chronicles, and is a stand-alone thriller exploring the demonic underworld of the Vestiges of Magic universe.

Some things were buried for a reason.And some wars never really ended.When a long-lost structure rises from the deep, the Abyssal Watch expects danger. They dont expect a prison or the goddess trapped inside.Mikael Maldon breaks the seal. He frees Aurelyne, a fallen deity bound by ancient magic and betrayed by her sister. The moment he does, the ocean begins to change.Corruption spreads. Creatures stir. And the Watch faces a threat they cant contain a divine war spilling into mortal waters.As loyalties fracture and the tide darkens, Mikael must choose between the duty he swore to uphold and the goddess who could tear it all apart.

Do you feel like your mind never stops?Do you replay conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, or overthink even the smallest decisions?You are not alone.In todays fast and demanding world, overthinking has become a daily struggle. It steals your peace, drains your energy, and keeps your mind trapped in endless loops of doubt, fear, and confusion.Overthinking Detox is a simple and gentle guide to help you break free from this cycle.This book is not about forcing your mind to be silent or becoming perfect. It is about understanding your thoughts, slowing down the mental noise, and learning how to respond with calm and clarity.Inside this book, you will discover: Why overthinking happens and how it affects your mind Common triggers that start the mental spiral Simple ways to calm your thoughts without pressure How to let go of repetitive thought loops Practical techniques to create mental clarity A gentle daily routine to reduce overthinkingThis guide is written in easy language so that you can understand and apply it in your daily life without confusion.Whether you are struggling with anxiety, constant thinking, self-doubt, or emotional stress, this book will help you feel lighter, more grounded, and more in control of your inner world.You do not need to fight your mind.You only need to understand it.If even one page helps you breathe a little easier, think a little clearer, and feel a little calmer, this book has done its purpose.Its time to slow down.Its time to clear your mind.Its time for your Overthinking Detox.

He waited ten years. She never knew he existed.She swore shed never come back.When her estranged father dies, financial consultant Dakota Wilder returns to the failing family ranch she fled ten years agoand the painful memories she left behind. She has ninety days to save Wilder Creek Ranch from foreclosure, and shes determined to do it alone. The last thing she needs is help from anyone, especially the quiet, guarded ranch hand who seems to see right through her walls.Hes been waiting his whole life.Colt Carver has loved Dakota since before she knew his name. As a young ranch hand, he watched her from afar, knowing hed never be good enough for the bosss daughter. When she left, he stayedworking the ranch, leaving flowers on her mothers grave, waiting for a woman who might never return. Now shes back, and shes more beautiful and broken than he remembered.But Dakotas homecoming unearths secrets that someone has killed to keep buried. As they work together to save the ranch and expose a decades-old conspiracy, the tension between them ignites into something neither expected. Can two wounded souls learn to trust again? Or will the ghosts of the past destroy their chance at a future?Wild Hearts Dont Break is the first book in the Wild Hearts of Copper Creek seriesa heartfelt Western romance about second chances, small-town secrets, and the courage it takes to finally come home.

THE EXPLOSIVE FINALE TO THE HUNT FOR ALAN MARTIN SERIESShe ditched her security detail. Alan Martin attacked. Now the Presidents daughter needs the one man who refuses to follow anyones rules.One weekend of freedom. One deadly mistake.Britta White is the Presidents daughtercode name "Starlight"and the most protected woman in America. When she escapes to Key West for her friends wedding, she leaves the bodyguards behind. Three days of freedom. No security. Just her.Then Alan Martin makes his move.For three books, the Jones, Inc. team has hunted him across continents. Montana. Thailand. Australia. The rogue operative turned terrorist mastermind has one goal: destroy President Isaac White. And now hes found the perfect weaponthe Presidents unprotected daughter.Yacht explosion. Wedding chaos. Britta running for her life.Enter West Young: Former Marine who walked away from a life of rules and regulations. He came to Key West for flip-flops and freedom, not complications. But when Martins plan unfolds and Brittas caught in the crossfire, West cant walk away.The problem? She doesnt want to need him. He cant afford to want her. Shes everything he escaped fromprotocols, restrictions, the system. Hes everything her world warns againstunpredictable, uncontrollable, refuses to follow rules.But running from Martins operatives together ignites chemistry that defies every protocol. Trapped in close quarters, attraction becomes undeniable. Trust builds even when it shouldnt. The forbidden becomes irresistible.As Martins conspiracy reaches its climax and the final trap is set, impossible choices emerge. Can Britta accept help without losing herself? Can West protect her without losing his freedom? Will the Jones Inc team stop Martin before he destroys everything they love?WEST IS THE PULSE-POUNDING FINALE FEATURING: SERIES FINALE - The four-book Hunt for Alan Martin ENDS here Alan Martins story concludes - The terrorists final play Forbidden romance - Presidents daughter + rule-breaking Marine She escaped security, walked into Martins trap She needs him but wont admit it - Pride vs. survival Wedding becomes battlefield - Paradise to chaos All couples return - Jones Inc family reunites for final battle Every answer delivered - Four-book conspiracy fully resolved Martins truth revealed - Why hes hunted the President Sweet romance with sizzling chemistry Authentic Christian faith journey Perfect for fans of Lynette Eason, Susan Sleeman, DiAnn Mills, and Irene Hannon.She ditched protection to prove her independence. Alan Martin seized his chance. The rule-breaking Marine is her only hope. Dont miss the explosive conclusion where the four-book hunt ends, every secret is revealed, and forbidden love defies every rule.THE HUNT ENDS. ALAN MARTINS STORY CONCLUDES. LOVE CONQUERS ALL.

A new mayor. A broken statue. And a dead body.As Lucy Fong settles into the role of her moms caretaker, she finds herself becoming the towns junk drawer rather than a budding private investigator. Folks come to her when their problems do not fit neatly at the doctors office, therapists chair, or the police station. To make it worse, she isnt even paid properly for the workall thanks to her mothers cousin Stella.The new mayor promises a small stipend for Lucys help marketing the annual Valentines Day fundraising event. So, of course, she hops on the gig because of bills. But when a body is discovered inside a mermaid statue at the beach, and all festivities grind to a stop, Lucy is drawn into another investigation. To make matters even worse, her foster grandma decides this is the perfect time to do a little matchmaking for "our Stella.Can Lucy find this hidden murderer and get life back on track? Or will she need more help than her therapy chicken can provide?Grab your copy to join Lucy, Stella, and Po Po in this new adventure.

Hes waited years to claim her. Shes spent years denying what she needs. When danger strikes, his possession becomes her surrenderand her salvation.RENEGADEIve wanted Isla MacLeod since we were teenagersthe estate managers proud daughter who looked at me with equal parts fascination and resentment. She was forbidden then, too young and too good for someone like me. Now her fathers in prison, her lifes in ruins, and the people who used her as leverage think she knows secrets worth killing for. She needs protection whether she admits it or not. She needs me. And Im done waiting.ISLACallen Cavendish was supposed to stay in my pastthe wealthy boy who made my pulse race and my pride sting. But when my fathers former associates come hunting for information I dont have, Callen is suddenly everywhere: protective, commanding, refusing to let me push him away. He wants me to surrender, to trust him, to stop fighting. He wants to possess me. The terrifying part? I want it too. I want to stop being strong. I want to be his.

Between Childhood and ForeverFour years after first saving Everwood, Jennifer and Jerry are no longer children, at least not in the world they call home. Now fifteen and finally together, they are learning what it means to grow up, to love, and to imagine a future beyond magic. But Everwood has never truly let them go.When the Veil stirs again, they are drawn back into the world where they are forever eleven, where time stands still, but nothing feels the same. Their bond remains unbreakable, yet their hearts have changed, and Everwood no longer fits as easily as it once did. Stranger still, the boundaries between worlds begin to blur. Small cracks appear. People who should not know anything about magic begin to sense it.As they move between two lives, Jennifer and Jerry begin to question the very thing they have always fought to protect. Each return, each choice to hold on, may be weakening the Veil itself and feeding something far worse waiting beyond it.Caught between the world they are growing into and the one that shaped them, they must face a truth neither of them is ready to accept:Some connections are not meant to last forever.

A brilliant new whodunnit from fan favourite E C Bateman, perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman! It may be the season of goodwill, but when auctioneer Felicia Grant finds herself in the frame for murder, suddenly life doesnt feel so festive. Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: Ideal for fans of Richard Osmans books this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses. Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery. A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery Im looking forward to the next book already! Mystery and intrigue written by a talented and gifted author. An absorbing murder mystery Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus. Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com