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Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Midlife Women Douglas Ann

Ann Douglas, author of the bestselling Mother of All Books series, is back with a fierce and unapologetic book for and about midlife women.Roughly 68 million North American women currently grapple with the challenges of midlife, faced with a culture that tells them their "best-before date" has long passed. In Navigating the Messy Middle, Ann Douglas pushes back against this toxic narrative, providing Gen X women with evidence-based strategies for thriving at midlife.In this deeply validating and encouraging book, Douglas interviews well over one hundred women of different backgrounds and identities, sharing their diverse conversations about the complex and intertwined issues that women must grapple with at midlife: from family responsibilities to career pivots, health concerns to building community. Readers will find a book that offers

The Last Kings of Macedonia and the Triumph of Rome Worthington Ian

In the history of ancient Macedonia, the last three Antigonid kings--Philip V (r. 221-179), his son Perseus (r. 179-168), and the pretender Andriscus or Philip VI (r. 149-148)--are commonly overlooked in favor of their predecessors Philip II (r. 359-336) and his son Alexander the Great (r. 336-323), who established a Macedonian empire. By the time Philip V became king, Macedonia was no longer an imperial power and Rome was fast spreading its dominance over the Mediterranean. Viewed as postscripts to the kingdom's heyday, the last Macedonian kings are often denounced for self-serving ambitions, flawed policies, and questionable personal qualities by hostile ancient writers. They are condemned for defeats by Rome that saw both the end of the monarchy and the fall of the formidable Macedonian phalanx before the Roman legion.In The Last Kings of Macedonia and the Triumph of

Stella Daz Leaps to the Future Dominguez Angela

From award-winning author Angela Dominguez, the fifth and final novel about Stella Daz, a Mexican-American girl who is now ready to be at top of her school--fifth grade!Stella is getting ready for her next big step.This year, she's a fifth grader, which means she's not only one of the big kids in her elementary school, but she'll also have to start thinking about middle school. GULP!Luckily, Stella can count on her best friends Jenny and Stanley at her side. But when she has a chance to apply for an art and science program at a magnet school, Stella realizes that her future might hold a lot of big changes.Thinking about going to a different school than her closest friends, seeing her big brother Nick receiving mail from colleges far away, and then being forced to work on a project with her former bully... Suddenly, growing up isn't quite as fun as

Ravensong Fay Cayla

A demi-god who refuses to cohabitate with humans accidentally falls in love with one in the first book of a pulse-pounding teen duology that's Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Celtic mythology.Neve has spent lifetimes defending the mortal world against the legions of hell with her two sisters.Unfortunately for Neve, in this lifetime, she is the only one of the Morrigan--a triad of Irish war gods--still stuck in high school and still without her full power. She's been counting down the days until her eighteenth birthday, when she finally gets to shed the pretenses of humanity and grow into her divine power.But then she meets Alexandria. And Alexandria is as determined to force Neve into some semblance of teenage normalcy as she is haunted by her own demons--both figurative and literal.As they grow closer, Neve decides that humanity--and, perhaps,

The Tree of Spirit: Lessons on Tarot, Cabala, and the Spiritual Path Gilbert John

Using the Cabalistic Tree of Life and the tarot deck, this book takes the foundations of Western esoteric tradition as a basis and goes onward into the deep places of magical spirituality. Written by the influential American tarot teacher and occultist John Gilbert, they are enriched by insights drawn from modern Gnosticism, spiritual alchemy, neopagan nature worship, and ceremonial magic. This book offers a wise and practical path to awakening for the modern student of the

After the Romanovs: Russian Exiles in Paris from the Belle poque Through Revolution and War Rappaport Helen

From Helen Rappaport, the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes After the Romanovs, the story of the Russian aristocrats, artists, and intellectuals who sought freedom and refuge in the City of Light.Paris has always been a city of cultural excellence, fine wine and food, and the latest fashions. But it has also been a place of refuge for those fleeing persecution, never more so than before and after the Russian Revolution and the fall of the Romanov dynasty. For years, Russian aristocrats had enjoyed all that Belle poque Paris had to offer, spending lavishly when they visited. It was a place of artistic experimentation, such as Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. But the brutality of the Bolshevik takeover forced Russians of all types to flee their homeland, sometimes leaving with only the clothes on their backs.Arriving in

The Mighty Bite Hale Nathan

From the cartoonist behind Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales comes a wacky new graphic novel series!What happens when a couple of prehistoric creatures want to become internet stars? Trilobite and Amber (a walking whale) dream of fame and fortune. They don't realize that most of the world thinks that they're extinct. When a wandering paleo-newscaster introduces them to the world of internet videos, they hop at the chance to get behind the camera. The competition for internet fame will be fierce--Trilobite and Amber will face off against ancient sea creatures, talking cacti, floating cat heads, and more! Friendships will be tested, allies will be made, and cameras will be smashed! Our heroes will have to use all of their newfound skills when they find themselves competing in an all out video-making battle royale!With laugh-out-loud gags and outrageous, elaborate artwork,

Super Shortcut Instant Pot: The Ultimate Time-Saving Step-By-Step Cookbook Eisner Jeffrey

It's About Time!Jeffrey Eisner, the self-taught, fancy-free, #1 bestselling author, blogger and TV personality makes life easier for everyone in the kitchen. With this new book, it's all about super-simple, super-delicious Instant Pot recipes with quick cook times and short ingredient lists. We're talking less prep with photos of every step!Here, Eisner's flavor-bomb recipes become simpler than ever, with quick cooking and each recipe using no more than ten ingredients (including salt, pepper, and oil)--and often many fewer. But make no mistake--these shortcut dishes never skimp on the flavor. They deliver the same delectable satisfaction that keeps his followers coming back time and time again.Some mouthwatering recipes include:Creamy Tortellini SoupFrench Onion Mac & CheeseDan Dan-Style NoodlesLasagna RisottoChicken

Angelina Ballerina's Ballet Tour Holabird Katharine

Angelina Ballerina goes on a tour like a real ballerina in this chapter book featuring an all-new, original Angelina Ballerina story and black-and-white illustrations throughout!Angelina and the other little dancers at Miss Lilly's Ballet School are going on a ballet tour! They are traveling to towns near Chipping Cheddar to perform. Angelina is excited but also nervous. Will she still dance her best when she isn't on her home stage? This charming chapter book is perfect for Angelina Ballerina fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud! (c) 2023 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen

The Magical Starfruit Tree: A Chinese Folktale Wang Rosalind

The Magical Starfruit Tree teaches children about the virtue of sharing, especially with those less fortunate than you through the retelling of a Chinese folktale by an author and illustrator who are both Chinese.The Magical Starfruit Tree tells the story of a greedy peddler, Ah-Di, a kindhearted young boy, Ming-Ming, and an old beggar on a hot day. In spite of the heat and the old man's apparent thirst, the miserly peddler refuses to give him a juicy starfruit. Although he has little, Ming-Ming offers to buy a piece of fruit for the old man. The beggar gratefully accepts and eats the fruit, saving only one seed. Calling for someone to bring him a pot of hot water, he plants the seed. The old man uses his magic to make the seed grow, blossom, and bear fruit, all before the eyes of the bewildered crowd. In the end there is enough fruit for everyone, the peddler

Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation Walton John H.

The church has too often lost its way in reading the Old Testament for lack of sound principles of interpretation. When careless habits get us off track, we can lose sight of what the Bible is really saying, derailing our own spiritual growth and even risking discredit to God's word.We need a consistent approach to give us confidence as faithful interpreters. In Wisdom for Faithful Reading, the trusted Old Testament scholar John Walton lays out his tried-and-true best practices developed over four decades in the classroom. His principles are memorable, practical, and enlightening, including:The Bible is written for us, but not to us.Reading the Bible instinctively is not reliable and risks imposing a foreign perspective on the text. More important than what the characters do is what the narrator does with the

My Mommy and Me: A Keepsake Activity Book Hutchinson Sam

A Commentary on Jeremiah Shepherd Michael B.

The book that bears the prophet Jeremiah's name does not merely document the past but looks forward to God's future and final work in Christ. Perhaps more than any book of the Old Testament, Jeremiah attests to the process of its own writing, transmission, and editing, and these internal clues confirm its original purpose as a book for all time and for every nation.Michael Shepherd carefully lays out Jeremiah's far-reaching message with passage-by-passage translation and up-to-date commentary. The themes of judgment and restoration certainly concern Israel's historical judgment at the hands of the Babylonians and their subsequent return, but also the eschatological judgment of all worldly opposition to God and a final restoration and flourishing in the land of the covenant.Shepherd's second volume in the Kregel Exegetical Library series, this commentary makes a significant

Harry Potter Y Las Reliquias de la Muerte 20 Aniv. Slytherin / Harry Potter and Deathly Hallow Slytherin Rowling J. K.

Siempre tendrás una casa en Hogwarts Celebra el 20º aniversario de Harry Potter con esta edición especial de Harry Potter y las reliquias de la muerte dedicada a la casa de Slytherin, famosa por su orgullo, ambición y astucia. El señor Tenebroso, que anhela el poder de destruir a Harry Potter, busca la legendaria Varita de Sauco mientras sus mortífagos imperan en el mundo de los magos. Entretanto, Severus Snape juega su última mano con la magistral astucia propia de un verdadero Slytherin en la séptima y última entrega de la serie de J.K. Rowling. «La clásica saga de J. K. Rowling te llevará de vuelta al Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería.» Con motivo de la celebración del veinte aniversario de la primera publicación de Harry Potter, se publican estas preciosas ediciones que rinden homenaje al carácter noble de las cuatro casas de Hogwarts. Con ilustraciones nuevas en el interior y un diseño único en las cubiertas, obra de Levi Pinfold, ganador de la Medalla Kate Greenaway, cada uno de los libros contiene material adicional exclusivo sobre cada casa. Una edición única que no puedes perderte si alguna vez te has imaginado sentado bajo el Sombrero Seleccionador en el Gran Comedor de Hogwarts.

The Plot to Save South Africa: The Week Mandela Averted Civil War and Forged a New Nation Malala Justice

A riveting, kaleidoscopic account of nine tumultuous days, as the assassination of Nelson Mandela's protg by a white supremacist threatens to derail South Africa's democratic transition and plunge the nation into civil war.Johannesburg, Easter weekend, 1993. Nelson Mandela has been free for three years and is in power sharing talks with President FW de Klerk when a white supremacist shoots the Black leader's popular young heir apparent, Chris Hani, in hopes of igniting an all-out war. Will he succeed in plunging South Africa into chaos, safeguarding apartheid for perhaps years to come?In The Plot to Save South Africa, acclaimed South African journalist Justice Malala recounts the gripping story of the next nine days, as the government and Mandela's ANC seek desperately to restore the peace and root out just how far up into the country's leadership the far-right

Whittle's Gait Analysis Richards Jim

This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of simple and complex methods available to perform gait analysis. It will help the reader differentiate the gait cycle phases and pathological gait patterns, identify related factors, and direct therapy precisely.Now in its sixth edition, Whittle's Gait Analysis has been fully updated by a small team of expert contributors to include the latest thinking on methods of gait analysis and its role in the clinic, making it an ideal text for undergraduate students through to practising allied health professionals. - Highly accessible, readable, and logically sequenced - suitable for undergraduatesCovers

The Complete Polysecure Bundle Fern Jessica

How can we create secure, happy attachments with multiple partners? This set of two books and a fold-out poster is a practical toolkit for building secure attachments in polyamory. In Polysecure, psychotherapist Jessica Fern extends attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy. The accompanying folded poster displays her HEARTS framework-- six specific strategies to help you move toward secure attachments in multiple relationships-- and The Polysecure Workbook provides practical prompts to explore your own attachment history and reasons for practicing nonmonogamy. The Complete Polysecure Bundle provides the tools needed to navigate multiple loving relationships and to build personal

Frommer's Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Kwak-Hefferan Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Frommer's guidebooks, unlike those of many of our competitors, are written by local experts (not outsiders)--like Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, a Montana resident, naturalist, and noted travel journalist. In this handy, pocket-size book, she'll help you sort through all the options at these storied national parks so you can tailor an adventure that's right for you. Fully researched after the Yellowstone floods.This guide contains:Insider advice on the best ways to experience some of the country's most dazzling natural landscapes, including tips on the best views, the best backcountry trails, the best scenic drives, and the best activities outside of the parksInsightful commentary on park landmarks and specific trails, from the majestic Old Faithful Geyser to the iconic multicolored Mammoth Hot Springs to the solitary Signal

Shaping of a Christian Family Elliot Elisabeth

Elisabeth Elliot is one of the most loved and respected communicators of present-day Christianity. In this repackaged edition of The Shaping of a Christian Family, Elliot tells the story of her childhood to share valuable insights on raising godly children. She talks candidly on parental expectations, emphasizes daily Bible reading and prayer, and shows the benefits of practicing such scriptural principles as trust, discipline, courtesy, and teaching by example.Complete with eight pages of treasured Elliot family photos, The Shaping of a Christian Family is a wonderful book of ideas and inspiration for new parents, experienced parents, and all who have come to trust Elliot's

Devious Obsession: Alternate Cover Massery S.

"If you want to stay, you have to play the game..."Steele O'Brien is everything I hate in hockey players.He's cocky, brooding, antagonistic.I played his game, learned his secrets.But that was before I found out he's my new stepbrother.Now we're at college together, and I can't escape him.Or his demons.It seems that, for him, the game isn't over.He says I'm his to play with. His to torment.And he's determined to not only get under my skin, but carve his name into

Acrylics in Action!: 24 Painting Techniques to Try Today Homberg Sylvia

Your guide to painting with acrylics Acrylic paints are versatile, water-based paints popular with professionals and beginners alike. You can learn to acrylic paint with this playful, exploratory guide to new techniques and ideas for working with stretched canvas. The 24 projects demonstrate the possibilities of acrylic paints and encourage experimenting to achieve various effects. Start with all the basics about acrylic painting, from paints and materials. Then, dive into techniques like layering, weathering, pouring, dripping, filling, spreading, resist, soap bubbles, shaving foam, wet-on-wet, and more. Create a stunning watercolor effect and combine color and movement in the best way! Get all the basics on acrylic painting, from paints and materials to foundational techniquesEach project features a different technique for acrylic paintingExplore modern motifs and abstract image

The Lioness of Boston Franklin Emily

A deeply evocative portrait of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.By the time Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her Italian palazzo-style home as a museum in 1903 to showcase her collection of old masters, antiques, and objects d'art, she was already well-known for scandalizing Boston's polite society. But when Isabella first arrived in Boston in 1861, she was twenty years old, newly married to a wealthy trader, and unsure of herself. Puzzled by the frosty reception she received from stuffy bluebloods, she strived to fit in. After two devastating tragedies and rejection from upper-society, Isabella discovered her spirit and cast off expectations.Freed by travel, Isabella explores the world of art, ideas, and letters, meeting such kindred spirits as Henry James

Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing Clark Roy Peter

America's favorite writing coach returns with a guide to writing clearly and honestly in a world full of lies, propaganda, and misinformation.The darker and more dystopian the future appears, the more influential public writers become. But with so much content vying for our attention, and so much misinformation and propaganda polluting public discourse, how can writers break through the noise to inform an increasingly busy, stressed, and overwhelmed audience?In Tell It Like It Is, bestselling author, writing coach, and teacher Roy Peter Clark offers a succinct and practical guide to writing with clarity, honesty, and conviction. By analyzing stellar writing samples from a wonderfully diverse collection of public writers, Clark highlights and explains the tools journalists, scientists, economists, fact-checkers, even storytellers and poets use to engage, inform,

Deepening Digital Citizenship: A Guide to Systemwide Policy and Practice Rogers-Whitehead Carrie

Get strategies for building the capacity to develop and deliver professional learning to support a systemwide digital citizenship program implementation.How can education leaders provide comprehensive support to implement key digital citizenship practices? Are we creating one-size-fits-all digital citizenship curriculum? How can we bring together partners from diverse backgrounds and abilities to expand the meaning of digital citizenship? This book addresses all these questions and more, showing educators of all levels how to implement digital citizenship in an inclusive and equitable manner.The book includes:An overview of organizational approaches to examining digital citizenship on a system level.Ideas for developing policy that is inclusive of all stakeholders.Case studies that demonstrate ways of working with various populations,

Holly's Hollyhocks Around the World Jackson Marsha

A pen pal project at school helps Holly discover wonderful friends, fun flowers and interesting facts from around the world. Holly loves seeing the beauty her hollyhock seeds bring to the homes of her new

In Orbit Edwards Glyn

On receiving news of a beloved teacher's death, a man struggles with the loss of a relationship sustained by deep admiration. Memories of their shared trajectory are separated in three orbits where the man's past, present, and future seem to be punctuated by the same intense grief.Narrated by the man through his grieving process, In Orbit uses a variety of innovative forms to explore loss, from traditional stanzas to prose poems to shaped poems in the form of birds, circuits, or hands. The narrative shifts in time, moving from his teen years to the present day when he himself has become a teacher. This book does not ignore that teaching is hard work, and in grieving over the death of his own mentor, the narrator finds himself rudderless.The book not only grieves the loss of the teacher, but also toxic standards for boys and men. In Orbit demands that young

April De Angelis Plays 2 de Angelis April

April de Angelis's second collection covers six plays written between 2011 and 2021, including the previously unpublished short play Rune and her first musical, Gin

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Development, Manufacturing, and Regulation, Second Edition Nusim Stanley

To successfully bring an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) to market, many steps must be followed to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients is an unparalleled guide to the development, manufacturing, and regulation of the preparation and use of APIs globally.Topics include:Safety, efficacy, and environmental/regulatory requirementsAnalysis of the recent movement of API manufacturing from the U.S. and Europe to countries such as India and ChinaThe FDA's intensified foreign inspection programMulti-use and flexible design facilitiesThe shift from maintenance scheduling to built-in reliabilityThis second edition focuses on the quality control regulations for APIs that have been added or amended

Topological Dynamics in Metamodel Discovery with Artificial Intelligence: From Biomedical to Cosmological Technologies F...

The leveraging of artificial intelligence (AI) for model discovery in dynamical systems is cross-fertilizing and revolutionizing both disciplines, heralding a new era of data-driven science. This book is placed at the forefront of this endeavor, taking model discovery to the next level.Dealing with artificial intelligence, this book delineates AI's role in model discovery for dynamical systems. With the implementation of topological methods to construct metamodels, it engages with levels of complexity and multiscale hierarchies hitherto considered off limits for data science.Key Features:Introduces new and advanced methods of model discovery for time series data using artificial intelligenceImplements topological approaches to distill machine-intuitive models from complex dynamics dataIntroduces a new paradigm

Spain: The Trials and Triumphs of a Modern European Country Reid Michael

An incisive account of modern Spain, from the death of Franco to the Catalan referendum and beyond "Comprehensive and engaging."--Gideon Rachman, Financial TimesSpain's transition to democracy after Franco's long dictatorship was widely hailed as a success, ushering in three decades of unprecedented progress and prosperity. Yet over the past decade its political consensus has been under severe strain. A stable two-party system has splintered, with disruptive new parties on the far left and far right. No government has had a majority since 2015.Michael Reid overturns the stereotypical view of Spain as a country haunted by its Francoist past. From Catalan separatism and the indignados movement to the Spanish economy's overdependence on tourism and small business, Spain's challenges can often seem unique. But Reid is careful to emphasize the many