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Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In a country as vast as the United States, place looms large. Steven Moore, a former soldier, writes about place, explicitly rural places, in a way that transcends specificity and speaks to the universal: whether the Midwest, Appalachia, or remote West, what Moore has to say about rural places speaks to anyone who has driven a lonely road at night, with nothing but darkness as a cushion between them and the emptiness that surrounds. Place and how...
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Sages from Cicero to Oprah have told us that forgiveness requires us to let go of negative emotions and that it has a unique power to heal our wounds. In Failures of Forgiveness, Myisha Cherry argues that these beliefs couldn't be more wrong--and that the ways we think about and use forgiveness, personally and as a society, can often do more harm than good. She presents a new and healthier understanding of forgiveness--one that will give us a better...
Publisher
Home Services Publications, a subsidiary of Trusted Media Brands, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive collection is packed with 550+ home improvement ideas for every level of DIYer—from beginners to pros—and every room of your home, both inside and out! You’ll save hundreds of dollars in home improvements by doing them yourself, with results you’ll be proud to show off"--
Author
Publisher
Edaf
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"La magia de la kombucha no solo es un libro que habla de las múltiples propiedades de esta bebida fermentada. Es, además, una guía completa para que puedas saber qué es la kombucha, cuáles son sus beneficios para el organismo y cómo elaborarla de forma artesanal en tu propia casa: Mejora las digestiones Activa la diuresis Es necesaria para mantener el ph del estómago... Aprenderás a utilizarla en tu día a día...
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English
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"A novel about a woman who one day comes home to find her attic is magic and producing an endless supply of interchangeable husbands."--
"When Lauren returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There's only one problem--she's not married. She's never seen this man before in her life. But according to her friends, her much-improved decor, and the photos on her phone, they've been together...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Renting a home can be a complex process--from finding a safe and affordable space, to hiring help for moving in and out, and of course, managing any repairs that come up during your stay. You deserve to feel empowered to take matters into your own hands--and it's not as hard as you might think. In this book, Mercury will show you how to tackle the projects that need improvement in your home--from how to properly fix a clog in your bathroom sink and...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Aubry Tourvel is 9 when she and her sisters, Pauline and Sylvie, stumble across a strange well in a courtyard secreted between empty apartment buildings. The well is made of smooth gray stone, and its opening has been carved to resemble a face. The siblings assume it's a wishing well, and because the papers are full of terrible news, each resolves to sacrifice something precious for the greater good. Pauline drops in a gold chain to stop the socialists...
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Language
English
Description
"A practical guide to aging and health for women who have felt ignored or marginalized by the medical profession, from a leading Ob/Gyn and expert on menopausal and post-reproductive health. The medical system today is increasingly complicated and impersonal, and unfortunately, it is not going to be less so in the future. The rules of engagement have changed in medicine, but no one has bothered to inform patients. Much is written about Black women...
Author
Publisher
Agate
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for all Americans to improve their retirement prospects"--
For too many Americans, recent economic shocks have made the path to a stable retirement harder to navigate. Miller offers practical strategies for all Americans to improve their retirement prospects. He walks you through the decisions you can make now to enjoy a more comfortable retirement:...
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Series
S. hrg volume 118-027
Publisher
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Description
"A personal memoir in which Lyn Slater, known on Instagram as 'Accidental Icon,' brings her characteristic style, optimism, forward-thinking, and rules-are-meant-to-be-broken attitude to the question of how to live boldly at any age. When Lyn Slater started her fashion blog, Accidental Icon, at age sixty-one, she discovered that followers were flocking to her account for more than just her A-list style. As Lyn flaunted gray hair, wrinkles, and a megadose...
Author
Series
S. hrg volume 118-027
Publisher
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A captivating collection of ghost stories from "one of the most gifted writers working today" (New York Times), Night Side of the River is as ingeniously provocative as it is downright spooky. In this delightfully chilling collection, the iconic Jeanette Winterson turns her fearless gaze to the realm of ghosts, interspersing her own encounters with the supernatural alongside hair-raising fictions. Lifting the veil between the living and the dead,...
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A winning debut novel about a young teenage girl in Jamaica determined to bake her way out of her dysfunctional family and into the opportunity of a lifetime."
Pumkin Patterson is a thirteen-year-old girl living in a tiny two-room house in Kingston, Jamaica, with her grandmother (who wants to improve the family's social standing), her Aunt Sophie (who dreams of a new life in Paris for her and Pumkin), and her mother Paulette (who's rarely home).When...
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Publisher
Lorenz Books, an imprint of Anness Publishing Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This is the ultimate guide to survival: in the wilderness, in the city, on public transport, in cars and in the home. The tactics, skills and tricks of the trade taught in this practical survivors' manual could save your life. Written by survival experts, the first section covers bushcraft techniques for every climate and terrain: how to find food and water, build a shelter, navigate and make a fire. The second section helps you ensure personal...
Author
Publisher
Zondervan Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Social media star Emily Morrow invites readers into a practical, accessible--and funny--journey toward a healthier lifestyle in Really Very Crunchy. Emily shows you how crunchy is really a spectrum, and anyone can take steps to improve their quality of life through being a little bit crunchy . . . or even Really Very Crunchy, if you please"--
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
MacOS Sonoma For Dummies is the go-to guide for finding your way around Apple's laptop and desktop operating system. For first-time Mac owners and longtime Apple aficionados alike, this book covers the essentials you need to navigate macOS Sonoma with ease. Get a guided tour of the latest updates to macOS widgets, improved video conferencing features, updated privacy and security help, and all the classic features of the software that powers MacBook,...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Daniela Rus, a leading roboticist and computer scientist, explores how we can use a new generation of smart machines to help humankind. There is a robotics revolution underway. A record 3.1 million robots are working in factories right now, doing everything from assembling computers to packing goods and monitoring air quality and performance. A far greater number of smart machines impact our lives in countless other ways--improving the precision...