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Not all that’s lost is forgotten. A timid historian and an alluring adventurer are pulled together to protect his hidden legacy, where love draws them close, but buried secrets threaten to tear them

A human history of birdscharting how our lives have been intimately connected with these winged creatures since we first evolved out of the treesFrom the ancient Egyptian mummified ibises to Yankee Doodles famous feathered cap, to the more obscure Arm and Hammer Company bird cards tucked within boxes of baking soda, this book charts our ongoing fascination with birds for thousands of years. Pete Dunneone of the most celebrated and recognized birders in North Americadoesnt shy away from the ugly parts of this history, from the astonishing numbers of avian fatalities as they attempt to migrate through a host of dangerous manmade obstacles twice a year, to the section hes called the hall of shame which covers the species weve made extinct in North America, to Your Bird Neighbors where he inventories the birds currently declining or facing extinction.Throughout, Dunne reminds us that as we are the problem, we can and must be the solution to protecting our avian kin and continuing to celebrate them and partner with them as we have throughout human history. This book is for history lovers, as well as for birders who will enjoy coming across their favorite species in new and surprising places throughout our shared time on this planet.

A woman awakens in the river with a dead man beside her. A creature is chased into the human realm and cut off from safety. A practical effects artist is drawn into a cursed production responsible for her mothers disappearance. An investigator is called to a manor harboring a dark secret. A private investigator must prove the guilt of her prey before the next full moon. A teacher learns the horrible price of being an outsider. A deadly game promises death to a young woman whose identity is in question. Presented with unspeakable danger and a mystery not easily solved, in The Heart of Elder Horrors creatures from lore embark on a perilous journey to find the truth. Will they succeed? Or will the very answers they seek cost them all they hold dear.

From award-winning chef, author, television personality, and activist Melissa King comes an intimate, captivating memoir about family, food, and finding her voice as a queer Chinese American chef

A stunning graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times bestselling BookTok sensation and beloved cozy fantasy Legends & LattesThe modern classic about starting over truly comes to life in this warm adaptation of Baldrees cozy masterpiece. I wish I could live in every panel.Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl and Operation Bounce HouseAfter a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword. The battle-weary orc aims to start afresh, opening the city of Thunes first-ever coffee shop. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success, not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her dreams a reality, she wont be able to go it alone. After all, the true rewards of an uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether they are drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cupViv may find something deeper here than she ever imagined...This full-color graphic novel adaptation brings the high fantasy and low stakes of this beloved story to vibrant life as its never been seen before.

In his powerful debut memoir, beloved comedian Murray Hill (Somebody Somewhere) opens up for the first time about how a painful past led to an unwavering commitment to spread joyone rimshot at a time.For more than three decades, Murray Hill has been a staple of New York Citys downtown comedy scene. A trailblazing comic in a borrowed tux, the self-proclaimed hardest working middle-aged man in show business has turned feminist performance art into a way of life, delighting audiences around the world with his signature blend of campy humor and subversive showmanship. Much like Fred Rococo, his breakout role on HBOs award-winning Somebody Somewhere, Murray radiates relentless positivity and an indomitable spirit as entertaining as it is inspiring. But behind the one-liners lies a deeper truth. Growing up in a conservative, New England household where abuse ran rampant, and silence reigned, Murray took refuge in showbiz memoirs and watching old-school comedians on Johnny Carsons The Tonight Show. These tales of survival, in the face of abuse and discrimination, offered him hope and the possibility of reinvention through the world of entertainment. After leaving home for college in Boston and attending graduate school in New York, Murray began the slow process of finding and defining his identity as a newly emancipated adult, a queer artist testing the boundaries of visual and performance art, and a nightlife king living by the mantra: If you dont see yourself represented, go out and represent yourself. His evolution, however, came at a cost. He drank to escape his past, and the depression he masked with alcohol spiraled into a mental health crisis that nearly cost him his life. Lovingly supported in his recovery by his chosen family and community, Murray not only found his people but also found himself. Warm, fearless, and laugh-out-loud funny, Showbiz! is Murray Hills story of survival, reinvention, and finding joy against the odds. Because when life hands you trauma, you turn it into a tight five. Thats Showbiz!Also inside Showbiz!: A 16-page full-color photo insert from Murrays personal archives Never-before-seen photographs from Murrays career Rare behind-the-scenes nightlife photos taken by Murray himself Original illustrations by award-winning artist Julia Rothman

A heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from beloved actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen, weaving together her childhood in her familys Pittsburgh Chinese restaurant with the dishes she now cooks at home for loved ones and friends.Legendary actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen is best known for dozens of film and television roles including her breakout part in the film adaptation of Amy Tans bestselling novel The Joy Luck Club, the voice of Disneys acclaimed Mulan, several years on the Emmy Awardwinning ER, her part as Agent May on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., her role as Fennec Shand on the Star Wars franchise shows The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, and much more. Now Ming-Na invites fans into her kitchen to share a lifetime of recipes and stories that began in her parents beloved Pittsburgh restaurantthe Chinatown Inn, which is still open todayforever making food the center of her world. In this heartfelt tribute to her heritage, Ming-Na is sharing both traditional Chinese family recipes as well as recipes for her own creations that she cooks in her own home.Have You Eaten Yet? is the ultimate love letter to food and family, offering delicious, accessible recipes for every occasion. In chapters like Restaurant Classics, youll learn to master iconic dishes like The Best Egg Rolls, Simple Wonton Soup, and Shrimp Fried Rice. Discover family secrets from her father in Feasts from Chef Baba with recipes like his tender Prime Rib and comforting Winter Melon Soup. Straight from Ming-Nas Kitchen, youll find crowd-pleasers like Shrimp with Garlic Noodles and the show-stopping Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Cups. Ming-Na even gives readers advice on perfecting rice, her guide to condiments, and restaurant-inspired tips for prepping sauces, broths, and dry spices.Filled with personal stories, heartwarming memories, practical tips, and even never-before-seen family photos, Have You Eaten Yet? is an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the rich flavors of Chinese American cuisine.

A comprehensive whole-health guide to healing low-back pain from vice chair for Implementation of Spine Health Innovations at Duke University.Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the United Statesyet misinformation about its causes and treatment is rampant. Too often, people default to medications or surgery, even though these approaches can be unnecessary, ineffective, or even harmful. Christine Goertz, PhD, chiropractor and leading researcher in low back pain at Duke University, was looking for a book to recommend to patients and clinicians but couldnt find one that encompassed all the most up-to-date research and treatments. So she decided to write the book herself. Blending clinical expertise, patient examples, and the most up-to-date research, Take Your Back Back empowers you to take control of your healing journey. Dr. Goertz explains the physical and psychosocial causes of back pain, debunking common myths, and explaining pain mechanisms. She explores a wide range of treatment options that start with a holistic, self-care approach (including acupuncture, massage, yoga, exercise, spinal manipulation, and cognitive behavioral therapy) before medications and medical procedures. Throughout, she provides questionnaires, charts, and photographs of easy-to-implement exercises in a step by step program to help you find what works. She also takes you through finding the right clinician, advocating for yourself, and building a personalized action plan. With its whole-health, patient-centered approach, Take Your Back Back is an essential and practical resource for anyone ready to reclaim their life from low-back pain.

The true-crime saga of the intertwined lives of a Native spiritual leader and a prominent literary figureand their shared work in their pursuit to right a tragic wrongful conviction.Silas John Edwardsa charismatic Apache medicine manwas known as a controversial figure on Apache reservations in Arizona and New Mexico, where white authorities determined to maintain control over reservation life. When his wife, Margaret, was brutally murdered in 1933, Silas John was tried and convictedreceiving a sentence of life in prison. The key piece of evidence against Silas John was a rock found near Margarets body, scratched with his initials, S. J. E.". Were the scratched initials an attempt to frame a man whose independent path was deemed troublesome? Eighteen years into Silas Johns sentence, the celebrated writer of the Perry Mason mysteries, Erle Stanley Gardner, received a desperate letter from the incarcerated medicine man. Gardner and Silas John met in prison and joined forces to reinvestigate the case. Under the auspices of Gardners Court of Last Resort, an organization like todays Innocence Project that investigated cases of wrongful conviction, Gardner traveled through Arizonas varied reservation landscapes to hunt for clues. Together Silas John and Gardner attempted to unravel the flimsy evidenceincluding dubious footprint casts and questionable claims of Apache customto shatter the "cement silence" of prison and fight for the freedom of a historically important spiritual leader. The Case of the Autographed Corpse details a dramatic and little-known episode in American history and two mens unwavering commitment to the truth.

A Season in Patagonia is angler, naturalist, and outdoor conservation author Steve Ramirezs newest collection of fly fishing, nature trekking, and exploration stories that are intended to entertain and enlighten his readers while focusing on Nature and the Best of Human Nature. In A Season in Patagonia, Ramirez takes us on an epic journey retracing the westward expansion of Euro-American conquistadors while exploring the legacy and lessons offered by the indigenous peoples of Mexico, Central, and South America. Traveling thousands of miles by bush planes, drift boats, pangas, four-wheel-drive vehicles, horseback, and on foot, we experience the waters, landscapes, cultures, and histories of each place and its people. Along the way we explore rainforests and cloud forests, mountains and mangroves, rushing rivers and rolling seas. And we encounter incredible fish and other wildlife that reflect the peoples and places of The Americassouth of the Rio Grande. It has been said that while history may not repeat itself, it often rhymes. And while many humans may individually learn, adapt, evolve, and gain wisdom along the way, collectively we seem determined to demonstrate a cycle of insanityrepeating the same self-destructive and unwise choices and behaviors while somehow expecting different outcomes. While these choices bring about a seemingly unending series of wars, famines, and environmental degradations, this book provides us with reasons for hope and potential pathways to creating a healthier more vibrant world.A Season in Patagonia is an adventure of discovery, wonder, gratitude, and joy. It is a call to action and a reason for hope. With the turning of each page our journey of self-exploration seeks to honestly and accurately illuminate the stark realities we face, while calling us to make wiser, kinder, healthier choices for ourselves, our families and communities, and our imperiled living planet. In a time when so much of the world feels hopeless, A Season in Patagonia is a story of creating our own hope and choosing our own future.

The terrifying conclusion to the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling trilogy that includes Chasing the Boogeyman and Becoming the Boogeyman!Notorious serial killer Joshua Gallagherdubbed the Boogeyman by the mediahas vanished from prison. One moment, he was locked inside a maximum-security cell; the next, he was gone, leaving behind on the wall a crude hangman puzzle and two chilling words: ITS TIME. Now, days later, the world is coming apart again. Bodies are turning up near writer and Gallagher confidante Richard Chizmars home, echoing the Boogeymans signature horrors. The news frenzy reignites while the police chase shadowseven as Gallaghers twisted true crime fanbase celebrates online, acknowledging that hes something more than human now. To everyone else, its a desperate hunt for answers. To Chizmar, its more like destiny closing in. The evidence, the sightings, the voices in the dark all point to one unthinkable conclusion: the Boogeyman never left. And very soon, Chizmar must come face-to-face with the thing wearing Gallaghers skin, and learns all too quickly that some nightmares dont returnthey evolve.

A woman reunites with her first love to the solve the mystery of the strange occurrences plaguing her familys pear orchardonly to discover the land holds more magic than she thoughtin this enchanting romance from the author of Racing Hearts.Ali Reid has luck so bad she might actually be cursed. The pear orchard she inherited from her late uncle is drowning in debt, her fiance and best friend have left her, and now, with picking season looming, she has no way to harvest all her fruit before it rots on the branch.Desperate, Ali turns to Logan Wrightthe towns stoic carpenter, her first kiss, and the one she left behind. Now, fourteen years later, Logan agrees to move into her farmhouse to help, wearing plaid and a steady gaze, even though the land holds memories hes not keen to revisit.As they work side by side, Alis feelings for Logan come rushing back, and the orchards troubles turn increasingly bizarre. Unnatural storms rage overhead. Jewel-toned rabbits take shelter in the barn. And, worst of all, the pears are crystallizing on their branches, like some kind of fairytale gone wrong. The deeper they dig into these mysteries, the more Ali and Logan begin to suspect the land actually does carry a curse, one thats persisted over generations and touches any visitor who lingers too long. And now, with the magic stirring once again, Ali must uncover the orchards secrets before she loses the one she loves all over again.

This richly illustrated volume evokes the early history of the US postal system with 130 new full-color images of artifacts and historical documents from the Smithsonians National Postal MuseumTravel back to the postal systems humble origins in colonial America with Routes to a Nation, which traces the development of the post from trans-Atlantic communication through the Revolutionary War and follows its growth as the nation expanded through the 18th and early 19th centuries. The story of the networks early days emerges from the 130 all-new high-quality photographs of letters, covers, seals, newspapers, stamps, and other artifacts, including many rarely seen archival images from the National Postal Museums collections.From colonists resisting a postal network to the taxation debates of the early republic, the fledgling postal service was often entangled with its eras hot-button political issues. This book illuminates the postal systems role in the larger process of nation-building, as well as its impacts on the lives of the ordinary people who sent, received, and delivered the mail that fostered communication, facilitated trade, and connected communities. Mail carriers who completed the first postal routes across treacherous terrain Folded letters that offer first-hand accounts of 18th century life Ben Franklins tumultuous decades as colonial deputy postmaster general, marked by administrative reform and political conflict Mail that helped keep the patriots military informed during the Revolutionary War Politics of the post in the early republic: freedom of expression in newspapers, debates in financing expansion, and handling diplomatic channels Routes to a Nation explores the personalities, controversies, and planning that shaped the continent-spanning postal system that has grown to provide service to more than 169 million addresses across every state, city, and town in the United States today.

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig returns with What Happens at Nightfall, a delightfully Gothic romantic adventure, complete with a little bit of demon-hunting.In the sprawling Gothic expanse of Brooklyns Green-Wood Cemetery, some secrets refuse to stay buried.Recently laid off and searching for purpose, Jess reluctantly joins her best friend on a supposedly fun nighttime cemetery tour. Separated from her group by accident, she discovers a bunch of terrified boys and a strange, ancient key. Both lead to Green-Woods surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.Recently widowed, Adam has more to protect than the leafy residents of Green-Wood. His children, still dealing with the loss of their mother, are acting strangely. A haunting is afoot, and Jess seems to know more than shes letting on. Sparks fly between Jess and Adamand the unquiet spirits of Green-Wood rise from their century-long slumber.As Jess and Adam delve deeper into the cemeterys haunted history, they uncover a Gilded Age curse, a ghostly socialite, and a demonic pact that stretches across generations. What lies hidden in the Green-Woods splendid Vanderwilt mausoleum? As the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the shadows of Green-Wood begin to stir with malevolent intent, Jess must confront not only the supernatural forces but a shocking connection to the past if she and Adam truly want to live happily ever after.

An illuminating conversation between Nobel Prize-winning author Annie Ernaux and esteemed sociologist and educator Rose-Marie Lagrave offering invaluable insights from both their lives and work.More than a dialogue or a debate, these conversations between Ernaux and Lagrave touch on many subjects, from the feminist future to each womans class histories as seen through the prism of the socio-historic transformations of the postwar period. One an author and the other a sociologist, their conversations go back and forth between lived experience and analysis, and a richness emerges of care and mutual respect and mutual recognition.Acknowledging a debt to Pierre Bourdieu and his concepts of class transfuge (defection), domination and distinction, a frescoe emerges of the last 70 years in France, including references to Virginia Woolf, Marguerite Duras, Richard Hoggart, Raymond Aron, and Simone de Beauvoir.These conversations began as a round-table discussion on May 26, 2021. A follow-up conversation occurred on March 24, 2022. A Conversation amounts to an extraordinary expression in book form of solidarity and friendship between two legendary figures who rose above their working class origins while at the same time remaining true to them.

A paradigm-shifting achievement, built from the authors own research, showing that pregnancy profoundly transforms our brains even more than adolescence does.Dispels mommy brain stereotypes and trailblazes new understanding at the core of humanity with warmth and compassion.Eighty-five percent of women experience pregnancy at some point in their lives. It is an experience enabling the very existence of our species. Yet this first step in the process of nurturing the next generation has had little serious, rigorous studyuntil now. Susana Carmonas A Mothers Brain is a landmark in ending sexual bias in womens health. Among her many initiatives, she is building a unique longitudinal database tracking how mothers brains change from preconception to several years after childbirth. Drawing on her studies of individual mothers, Carmona writes with empathy about the challenges of motherhood from the reshaping of a womans immune system and hormonal dynamics to the geography of her cortex and its plasticity. The book reveals that pregnancy triggers rapid changes in the brain, guided by hormones, that seem to nurture maternal well-being and the mother-baby bond. Some cells with the babys genetic code even cross into the mother, residing in the mothers brain for the rest of her life.

The highly anticipated conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Hurricane Wars trilogy makes landfall and as the winds of war sweep through Lir, Talasyn and Alaric must confront the truth of their hearts and decide whether duty or desire will lead them forward.When the storm swallows the world, who will be left standing?Throughout their political marriage, Alaric and Talasyn struggled to resist the undeniable pull between them, even as rising tensions forced them on opposite sides of a looming war. Hand in hand, they vanquished the cataclysmic threat of the Moonless Darkand started to hope for a future together.That hope is shattered when a devastating attack sets off a chain of events that tears them apart once more. Now, as two rival nations prepare for a final, decisive clash, the Master of the Shadowforged Legion and the last Lightweaver fight to find their way back to each other. But the odds are stacked against them, and time is running outIs love enough to rewrite destiny? Can a new beginning rise from the ruins of the past? Or are Alaric and Talasyn doomed to meet as enemies on one last battlefield? This explosive third and final book brings the beloved Hurricane Wars series to a stunning conclusionwhere passion and power collide, and the fate of a divided world hangs in the balance.

The New York Timesbestselling adventure for young readers that redefined the genre comes to a close in this heartfelt finale!The end of summer is nigh and Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are determined to make every moment count! Unfortunately, its not all completing badges and party planning as the scouts embark on a final adventure to stand against the mysterious force cryptically known as the Grey. But nothing can prepare them to face their greatest challenge yetsaying goodbye to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpets Camp for Hardcore Lady Types once and for all. From GLAAD and Eisner Awardwinning creators Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh, with Alexa Bosy, Kanesha C. Bryant, returning series co-creator Gus Allen, and contributions from Holly Black, Brittney Williams, Seanan McGuire and more, this collection brings one of the most important comics of the century to an unforgettable conclusion, proving that maybe camp really is the friends we made along the way. Collects Lumberjanes #73-75, Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1, Lumberjanes: Farewell to Summer #1, Faire and Square 2017 Special, and Lumberjanes: Campfire Songs.

A gorgeously illustrated edition of Robert Frosts Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry collection, featuring some of his most famous works such as Fire and Ice and Nothing Gold Can Stay.The woods are lovely, dark and deep,But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.Robert Frost is one of Americas most celebrated poets. Known for pastoral imagery and deep themes, Frost has an unparalleled legacy as the quintessential New England poet. A celebration of Frosts beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning work, New Hampshire, this edition features original art that brings Frosts words to vibrant life and gives readers new ways to engage with his seminal poems, including Fire and Ice, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, Evening in Sugar Orchid, and The Need of being Versed in Country Things. The collection also includes a foreword from renowned Frost biographer, Adam Plunkett. A must-have edition of a timeless classic, New Hampshire is perfect for poetry lovers, students, and book collectors.

We are all going to die. But how? Will it hurt? Where will we go? What will we find there? What will happen to the people we leave behind? Jonathan Strahan, award-winning editor of The Book of Dragons and The Book of Witches, has compiled a stunning collection of brand-new stories of murder, myth, and misadventure including contributions from international bestsellers Garth Nix, Paul Tremblay, Stephen Graham Jones, Tamsyn Muir, and two dozen other fantasy, science fiction, and horror icons, featuring stunning illustrations from Galen Dara.From our earliest myths to our most advanced scientific theories, humanity has grappled with the nature of dying, and what, if anything, comes after. The Book of the Dead confronts our terrible mortality with unflinching honesty and breathtaking imagination, taking us on a journey from the dusty plains of the Australian Outback where wives mysteriously vanish, to the fog-shrouded interstates of a mans regret, to the deep, dark tombs of Martian queens, and to the somber shores of a world where the dead refuse to stay buried.Bringing together some of the most iconic and compelling voices in speculative fiction today, The Book of the Dead features stories from Indrapramit Das, Paolo Bacigalupi, Daryl Gregory, Andy Duncan, Jeffrey Ford, Kelly Robson, Cadwell Turnbull, Elizabeth Bear, K J Parker, Cassandra Khaw, Samantha Mills, Premee Mohamed, Darcie Little Badger, Garth Nix, Paul Tremblay, Wole Talabi, Tobi Ogundiran, Silvia Park, Isabel J Kim, Vajra Chandrasekera, Priya Sharma, Angela Slatter, Stephen Graham Jones, Catherynne Valente, Tamsyn Muir, Nghi Vo, E. Lily Yu, and Kaaron Warren, all of whom look unflinchingly at death in stories that will terrify, fascinate, and resonate with readers long after the final page.