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"Some men called Martin Joliffe the Cattle King, others called him the Sheep Slayer. But Mart was just a hardworking cattleman who believed in fair play and protecting his own. That's just what he did when he chased John Robineau's sheep off his spread. The Tincup Ranch was cow country and it was going to stay that way. Joliffe didn't think he would push Robineau to take his own life -- or make Robineau's daughter crazy enough to hire the territory's deadliest gunslinger to end his."-- Provided by publisher.

"Throughout Venus Williams' incredible career in tennis, she's been asked almost every question imaginable. What she eats, how she trains, what she does to unwind, and most frequently, how does she manage to do it all? Venus harnessed a rich blend of hard-won wisdom and core discipline to achieve her goals while keeping a simple promise to herself: to keep things fun. But after being diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disorder that affected her emotional and physical wellness, Venus's vow was put to the test. She came up with the STRIVE strategy--a winning combination of holistic and scientific approaches to wellness and performance that focuses on making self-improvements reachable and sustainable. In STRIVE, readers will learn how eight tiny but essential tenets can help turn smart choices into habits. And once that happens, you'll forge a lifestyle you return to because you want to, not because you have to--and that's when you start winning."-- Amazon.

"When professor turned crime-fighter Brandt "'Doc'" Savage and his girlfriend Kira Sunlight land on a desert island in the middle of the Atlantic, they think they've found a perfect utopia. An escape from their tumultuous pasts. But they don't have long to enjoy their newfound peace before they are violently separated and dragged to opposite ends of the Earth. Doc's search for Kira takes him from the coast of Brazil to northern Europe and the jungles of the Congo, and he discovers they are entangled in a global conspiracy that is bigger he ever could have imagined."--Page 4 of cover.

So much changes in just a year. From a tiny babe to the first steps toward toddlerhood, a baby grows and changes in leaps and bounds.

"Call this mutiny is the seventh book from award-winning and internationally-renowned Pacific Islander author Craig Santos Perez. These poems were originally published in journals and anthologies between 2008-2023, but this is the first time they have been collected into a single volume. Throughout, Perez continues his critical exploration of native cultures, decolonial politics, colonial histories, and the entangled ecologies of his homeland of Guam, his current residence of Hawaiʻi, and the larger Pacific region in relation to the Global South and the Indigenous Fourth World. As he reminds us about the power of storytelling: 'If we can write the ocean, we will never be silenced.'"-- Provided by publisher.

"Ian Frazier's magnum opus: a love song to New York City's most various and alive borough"-- Provided by publisher.

It doesn't take a university education in naval architecture to understand the components of a boat. But it is important to have that basic knowledge before undertaking repair and maintenance work. A poor repair job can create weaknesses that could place the boat and her crew in danger. 'The Essential Boat Maintenance Guide' is the ideal reference to ensure that such problems don't arise. It details the various repair and maintenance jobs that crop up with every boat after every summer season, and describes how these jobs must be tackled so the boat is as sound and seaworthy as the day she was built. Covering the make-up of both sail and motor boats, this book is packed with detailed instructions, tips and hints that reduce the cost and effort of maintenance work. It is a must for every boat owner who wants to keep their boat well maintained and in shipshape condition.

"This new edition has the most up to date information on solar power and best-practice insulating--as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem"-- Provided by publisher.

"Bestselling author and teacher Natalie Goldberg shares her inspiring personal journey out of a devastating period of writer's block and back into a life of growth, creativity, and healing. Natalie Goldberg has been writing for the past fifty years. But at the beginning of the pandemic, she suddenly wasn't able to write anymore. Her imaginative wellspring had dried up, and she was forced to ask herself: what do I do when what has always worked for me doesn't work anymore? In this beautifully written, inspiring personal account, Natalie shares her harrowing journey out of creative paralysis and back onto the page. When all of her tried and true methods - meditation, sitting still, writing practice - stopped working, she had to take drastic action. She got into her car and left New Mexico in search of a new inventive source. In her journey through the western states, she visited famous literary sites, searching for the spark that would reignite her ability to write. And, next to Hemingway's grave, she found it. "Get going," he seemed to say to her, and she did. Now, Natalie shares her story of traveling through literary and personal memory to clarify her way forward, struggling to make sense of her difficult relationships with parents and teachers, and digging into her long-held grief. Ultimately, she discovers how to write through the emptiness in order to fill up the world with compassion, healing, and renewed liveliness. For anyone struggling to reconnect with their own creative source, Writing on Empty is a gentle and instructive guidebook back to remembering what truly matters"-- Provided by publisher.

Sir Tony has written the manual on political leadership that he would have wanted back in 1997, sharing the insights he has gained from his personal experience and from observing other world leaders at first hand, both while he was in office and since, through his Institute's work with political leaders and governments globally. Written in short, pithy chapters, packed with examples drawn from all forms of political systems from around the world, the books answers the key questions: How should a leader organize the center of government and his or her own office? How should he or she prioritize and develop the right plan and hire the right personnel, cope with unforeseen events and crises, and balance short-term wins with long-term structural change? What's the best way to deal with an obstructive or inert bureaucracy, to attract investment, to reform healthcare or education, and to ensure security for the citizen? And how should governments harness the massive opportunities of the 21st-century technological revolution?--Dust jacket.

"A fascinating window into the secret life of epidemiology, weaving together stories of triumph and tragedy, with a boots-on-the-ground perspective on how we can avert the next public health crisis There are few visible markers of the accomplishments of public health. If epidemiologists do their jobs, nothing happens. An outbreak does not grow into an epidemic. A child does not go hungry. A would-be smoker never lights up. These achievements are rarely noticed or celebrated, but Caitlin Rivers lives for such victories. By making sure that things don't happen, she and legions of scientists, practitioners, and policymakers change the course of history. We have many of the tools and experiences needed to prevent the next crisis, but countless challenges remain, including constantly emerging pathogens, the rapid growth of biotechnology, and the inconsistent cycles of funding for government organizations like the CDC. Progress can be slow, even with the next pandemic potentially right around the corner, but the unsung heroes in public health remain focused on their missions. Crisis Averted is their story-from the eradication of smallpox in the 20th century to today's safeguards against extraterrestrial germs. By taking a candid look at how we solve problems in public health, Caitlin Rivers illuminates the role of epidemiology in all our lives and lays out the case for what can be accomplished, given sufficient vision, leadership, and resources. Crisis Averted is an inspiring and galvanizing clarion call for us to work together towards a healthier, more resilient future"-- Provided by publisher.

A fresh, deeply biblical account of God's expanding grace and mercy, tracing how the Bible's narrative points to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people in Christian communities Discussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful of specific passages. But arguments about this same set of verses have reached an impasse, two leading biblical scholars believe; these debates are missing the forest for the trees. In this learned and beautifully written book, Richard and Christopher Hays explore a more expansive way of listening to the overarching story that scripture tells. They remind us of a dynamic and gracious God who is willing to change his mind, consistently broadening his grace to include more and more people. Those who were once outsiders find themselves surprisingly embraced within the people of God, while those who sought to enforce exclusive boundaries are challenged to rethink their understanding of God's ways. The authors--a father and son--point out ongoing conversations within the Bible in which traditional rules, customs, and theologies are rethought. They argue that God has already gone on ahead of our debates and expanded his grace to people of different sexualities. If the Bible shows us a God who changes his mind, they say, perhaps today's Christians should do the same. The book begins with the authors' personal experiences of controversies over sexuality and closes with Richard Hays's epilogue reflecting on his own change of heart and mind.

Did you know that lions are the only big cats to live in groups? Or that their roar can be heard five miles away? Open this book to learn all about why lions are incredible and 10 reasons why you should love them.

"It's just about everywhere you look on the shore, but what exactly is sand? Where does it come from? Readers explore these grainy particles in this book, as they uncover information about sand and the purpose it has on the coast. Exciting photographs are paired with accessible text that engages readers on a topic that will extend their early STEM knowledge. Readers are sure to have bountiful knowledge of sand after reading this volume--ready for the next time they find themselves on the beach!"-- Provided by publisher.

"Purr. Woof! Both dogs and cats are great furry friends! Compare these two popular pets side by side. Which needs more exercise? Which pet stays cleaner? Does one cost more? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Then decide which one might make the best pet for you!"-- Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about the world's smallest fish, their characteristics and behaviors, and how they survive in the wild. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about tiny fish and their effect on the world around them. A Take a Look! infographic shows how a dwarf lanternshark uses its photophores to lure in prey, fact boxes give size statistics, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, an activity helps readers visualize how small these animals really are, and a chart compares the sizes of the animals noted in the book. Children can learn more about fish using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Smallest Fish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. The World's Smallest Fish is part of Jump!'s The World's Smallest Animals series"-- Provided by publisher.

"Bees are vital to securing our food supply. We could live in a paradise where insects, especially bees pollinate fragrant seas of flowers whose fruits we harvest. Instead, vast lawns are now replacing flower gardens, and agriculture is characterized by monocultures. Pesticides and climate change are also causing insect mortality, with dramatic consequences for the global ecosystem. As we destroy the insect populations, honey is just one of many foods that will no longer be available to us, unless we learn to honor our innate connection with nature before it's too late."-- Provided by Amazon.

"Making his English language debut, the iconoclastic, two-time Academy award-winning writer and director reveals his singular mind as never before in this collection of twelve remarkable stories spanning memoir, comedy, autofiction, parody, pastiche, and gothic fiction. With this debut collection, film legend Pedro Almodovar delivers a tantalizing glimpse into his world, formed by twelve stories carefully selected from his personal writings dating from the late '60s to the present. Almodovar writes: "I've been asked to write my autobiography more than once, and I've always refused.... I've never kept a diary, and whenever I've tried, I've never made it to page two; in a sense, then, this book represents something of a paradox. It might be best described as a fragmentary autobiography, incomplete and a little enigmatic." Each entry reflects Almodovar's most intimate obsessions, as well as his evolution as an artist. In the title story, "The Last Dream," Almodovar reflects on the death of his mother. Other entries in the collection include a love story between Jesus and Barabbas, a story of retribution that formed the basis for the film Bad Education, a manic adventure about a film director searching for painkillers on a bank holiday weekend, and a gothic tale centered around a repentant vampire. Translated from the Spanish by Frank Wynne."--from Amazon.com.

Jim Collins, a young man from the outback, leaves his family-run sheep station to join the ANZAC and fight on the western front with hopes of making a difference. Soon, the realities of the muddy, ruthless, and entirely unforgiving war takes its toll on Jim. As the men in the battalion are whittled away and hope becomes a distant memory, a final chance at redemption at the Battle of the Hindenburg Line, one of Australia's greatest WW1 military victories. Jim must risk death or forever carry the burden of leaving yet another man behind. Based on real life war diaries, Before Dawn is an epic retelling of one of Australia's biggest victories during WW1.

In season three, Harry is vowing to work with General McCallister to rid the Earth of the Grey aliens a task made more difficult when he discovers that the Grey Hybrid Joseph has taken a job in town as the new Deputy. Joseph isn't Harry's only obstacle, Harry struggles to balance business and his personal life when he falls in love for the first time. Meanwhile, Asta and D'arcy move in together and struggle to discover their purpose in the world, Sheriff Mike and Deputy Liv continue their quest to find out who killed the Alien Tracker, and Ben and Kate are forced to deal with the subconscious repercussions of their alien abductions.

In this queer drama, we follow Max, a 25-year-old freelance writer and aspiring novelist who seems well on his way to success in London's cultural spheres. Yet by night, he finds a different kind of exhilaration as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, meeting men via an escorting platform. Max uses his experiences as Sebastian to fuel his stories, and the worthy debut novel that he has been longing to write finally seems within reach. As Max increasingly struggles to remain in control of a delicately balanced double-life, he must reckon with whether Sebastian is merely a writer₂s tool in their quest for the ultimate sense of first-hand authenticity or whether something more is at stake.

Golden Globe, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner Queen Latifah is Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn. McCall presents to most as an average single mom quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is the Equalizer, an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden.

In this throwback to 90s horror, a rowdy pro-wrestler, struggling to make ends meet, agrees to fill in as a last-minute replacement for his girlfriend's well-paying babysitting job. Upon arriving at the secluded family home, he meets the precocious 10-year-old Grace. What starts off as a quiet night of pizza and video games quickly spirals into bloody, violent chaos as they find themselves fighting for their lives as they battle an evil cult.

"In the tradition of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse comes a gorgeously illustrated fable about a young child's journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of sharing, connection, and finding peace with the people we love. Infused with the author's signature wit and imagination, in collaboration with visionary artist Sabina Hahn, it's a tale for readers of all ages--to be read aloud or read alone"-- Provided by publisher.

"Our success stories are always undersold. Even when we're lapping men, we're still called 'slept on' or 'underrated' as a means of keeping us below the industry sea level. For me, it was simultaneously being called the pit bull in a skirt and the underdog. My moves were drowning out those words, but they were still used to keep me down. I'm speaking both for myself and other women here, especially Black women. Telling me that I was going to fail wasn't protecting my fragile female heart from disappointment; it was perpetuating a cycle that I wanted to break. Did I do that? Many times. Sometimes I won; sometimes I lost. But eventually I realized that if the music industry wasn't going to let me be the first woman of their universe, then I had no choice. I had to leave and go build my own."-- Back cover.

A biography of Theodore Roosevelt, covering the years 1858 to 1901, before he became the youngest President of the United States.

"The career of Wayne Morse, Oregon's maverick senator (1944-68), offers insights on political issues that shaped the twentieth century and continue to echo in the twenty-first. Best known for being one of two senators to oppose the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that initiated U.S. military intervention in Vietnam, Morse was also outspoken on McCarthyism, the labor movement, civil rights, education, foreign policy, and the importance of constitutional checks and balances. Unpredictable and independent, Morse was never afraid to go against prevailing opinion and party doctrine in defense of personal convictions. In a balanced account and with lucid prose, Mason Drukman offers a critical look at several decades of American political life."--Cover page 4.

"El complejo de atlas es el esperado y desgarrador desenlace de la trilogía los seis de atlas. Solo los extraordinarios son los elegidos. Solo los astutos sobreviven" -- Back cover.

"Un texto fresco, lúcido y brillante sobre feminismo, pareja y respeto. Hola, me llamo Mara y seremos pareja en algún momento. He escrito este libro para ahorrarte el destino de tus antecesores y que seamos felices todo el tiempo que podamos. Con este libro te abro mi vida y la de muchas mujeres, nuestras vivencias más oscuras y otras que parecen más tontas pero que nos pasan factura. Solo así entenderás el problema que tenemos como sociedad y lo mucho que te necesitamos para arreglarlo. En estas páginas te hablaré del techo de cristal, de acoso sexual, de por qué nos dejan entrar gratis en la discoteca (spoiler: no es una ventaja, es una trampa). Te invito a reflexionar sobre cómo nos afectan los cánones de belleza, por qué nos quejamos tanto de que nuestros novios no tienen suficiente responsabilidad afectiva (en su defensa, nadie les ha enseñado), a por qué nunca (o casi nunca) has visto a tu padre llorar. Verás que las desigualdades son tantas y tan comunes que las tienes normalizadas y ni te las planteas." -- Back cover.

"Cuando unas hadas misteriosas procedentes de otros reinos aparecen en la universidad, la irritable profesora Emily Wilde deberá descubrir sus secretos antes de que sea demasiado tarde... Emily Wilde es una brillante académica especializada en el folclore de las hadas que, recientemente, ha escrito la primera enciclopedia completa de hadas del mundo. Ha aprendido mucho sobre los secretos de las Ocultas en sus aventuras... y también de su colega y antiguo rival Wendell Bambleby. Porque Bambleby es más que un hombre exasperantemente encantador. Es un rey de las hadas exiliado que huye de su madrastra asesina y busca una puerta de regreso a su reino. Y a pesar de los sentimientos de Emily hacia él, no está preparada para aceptar su propuesta de matrimonio: amar a un ser feérico conlleva secretos y peligros. Además, tiene un proyecto nuevo en el que centrarse: un mapa de los reinos de las hadas. Mientras Emily prepara su investigación, Bambleby vuelve a buscarle problemas cuando unos asesinos enviados por su madrastra invaden Cambridge. Ahora, ambos se embarcan en una nueva aventura, esta vez en los pintorescos Alpes austriacos, donde Emily sospecha que pueden encontrar la puerta al reino de Bambleby y la llave para liberarlo de los malvados planes de su familia. Sin embargo, con las nuevas relaciones que la quisquillosa Emily debe sortear y con hadas peligrosas acechando en cada bosque y hondonada, no solo deberá desentrañar el misterioso funcionamiento de las puertas de las hadas, sino también de su propio corazón."--Amazon

Joanna Faber y Julie King continúan las enseñanzas de comunicación efectiva para centrarse en algunas de las situaciones más complicadas y estresantes de la paternidad: desde los berrinches y los pleitos por la hora de dormir, hasta la resistencia a las tareas escolares y del hogar, pasando por los pleitos entre hermanos y las conversaciones en torno a temas difíciles como el sexo y el divorcio.

"En este volumen se recopilan los mejores relatos de Sue Zurita, extraídos de las ediciones independientes de Los pájaros que habitan mi corazón y Buenas noches, desolación, junto con algunos cuentos que nunca habían visto la luz y que la autora pone por fin a disposición de sus lectores. Algunos de ellos te proporcionarán respuestas a dudas que te persiguen, otros supondrán un abrazo al alma, y en algunos casos encontrarás la fuerza para superar los obstáculos propios de la vida y del día a día. Las historias de Sahara, Luis, Julieta, Marcela, Darisnel... nos hablan de amores y desamores, de la pérdida de un ser querido y de la fortaleza de uno mismo para superar las adversidades. Gracias a ellas descubriremos que en la vida nos sucederán cosas increíbles, divertidas y fantásticas... y también otras aburridas, menos gratas o dolorosas,pero que al fin y al cabo todas son experiencias que nos enseñarán a seguir adelante y gozar de la vida con todo su esplendor."-- Provided by publisher.

El doctor Juan Rivera, basado en las últimas investigaciones y estudios clínicos de las mejores instituciones médicas del mundo, revela los remedios caseros que él mismo recomienda a las tres generaciones de mujeres de su familia: su madre, su esposa, su hermana y su hija. El doctor hispano más popular de Estados Unidos y corresponsal médico de Univision te ofrece esta completa guía práctica de la que podrás disponer con toda confianza para: Ganar energía y cuidar el cuerpo; mejorar la piel y el cabello; aliviar los síntomas del síndrome premenstrual y la menopausia; fortalecer la salud de los huesos; aliviar la ansiedad y la depresión; mejorar la salud del cerebro y la memoria; prevenir el cáncer de mama; combatir el estreñimiento; tratar los dolores de cabeza; superar las infecciones urinarias. Además, contiene un capítulo especial para fortalecer el sistema inmunológico de toda tu familia. Descubre las propiedades del azafrán para aliviar los síntomas del síndrome premenstrual, la pasionaria para conciliar el sueño, el romero para mejorar la memoria, y muchos santos remedios más que te ayudarán a calmar malestares de la cabeza a los pies.

Los niños con necesidades complejas -TDAH, ansiedad, autismo, depresión, dificultades de aprendizaje, síndrome de Tourette y otros- se enfrentan a una serie de dificultades comunes en algunos aspectos de la vida y el aprendizaje. Elaine Taylor-Klaus, experta y madre de tres jóvenes con necesidades complejas, ha creado esta guía esencial diseñada para acompañar e inspirar a madres y padres desorientados, agotados o desesperados. El gran éxito de este libro frente a otras obras sobre el tema se debe a que la autora lo aborda desde un lugar distinto, capacitando a los adultos en las diversas áreas de conflicto para que sean ellos los que empoderen a sus hijos desde el enfoque de un coach, con plena confianza en sus posibilidades de llegar a convertirse en adultos independientes y brillantes. Se trata de un modelo colaborativo, adaptable a distintas problemáticas, que ofrece las pautas para crear nuevas estructuras y dinámicas en el hogar, fijar expectativas realistas, mejorar las relaciones o trabajar la motivación a partir propuestas de autorreflexión y soluciones orientadas a la acción.

Este libro no es solo un manual inspirador, sino que es el relato personal de una experiencia única que ofrece apoyo a quienes enfrentan un diagnóstico propio o de algún familiar cercano. Guillermo Iraola aborda de manera integral el TDAH, proporcionando información esencial sobre sus causas, síntomas y tratamientos, mientras destaca la diversidad de experiencias dentro de la comunidad TDAH. A través de relatos sinceros y anécdotas personales intercaladas con un análisis detallado de la historia del TDAH y los últimos hallazgos médicos, el autor explora los altibajos emocionales, los obstáculos cotidianos y los triunfos inesperados que ha experimentado debido a su diagnóstico. Al compartir estrategias prácticas y herramientas efectivas que ha descubierto en su propio viaje, Iraola busca ayudar y dar apoyo a los lectores con TDAH y a sus seres queridos en un camino difícil, lleno de obstáculos y, a veces, soledad. (Casi) todo lo que sé sobre TDAH no solo es una guía informativa y fundamentada, es también un testimonio inspirador y catártico que demuestra que el TDAH no define a una persona, sino que puede ser una fuente de fortaleza y creatividad cuando se aborda con comprensión y aceptación.

Dos personas cucú te explican que ir al psicólogo no es ninguna locura. Desde su exitoso pódcast, ¿Puedo hablar!, Enrique Aparicio (Esnórquel) y Beatriz Cepeda (Perra de Satán) rompen tabúes y tratan con naturalidad cuestiones como la ansiedad, la depresión, los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria o la ideación suicida. El libro ¿Puedo hablar de mi salud mental! es el puente que quieren tender a todas las personas que intuyen que hay algo en su vida que falla, pero no se atreven a pedir ayuda. Su ejemplo, el de dos personas para las que la terapia ha sido fundamental, puede servir de impulso para quienes saben que deben arreglar algo en su cabeza, aunque no sepan bien lo que es.

¡Ya basta de dietas con trucos! Entalla es un sistema de alimentación con el que vas a lograr bajar de peso, tener una mejor nutrición y estar más saludable. Existen muchos factores en nuestra vida diaria que son importantes y a los que hay que prestar atención: dormir, hacer ejercicio, controlar el estrés y mantener las relaciones sociales son algunos de ellos. Juntos determinan quiénes somos y qué hacemos por nuestra salud. Pero existe un factor de riesgo en nuestra sociedad que está completamente fuera de control: la obesidad. Lograr tu peso ideal va más allá de cómo te ves en el espejo. Tu salud depende grandemente de que te mantengas en talla. Por eso, tras más de una década dedicado a educar y a crear herramientas de salud preventiva, el doctor Juan Rivera, junto a la nutricionista Sabrina Hernández-Cano, creó Entalla, un sistema de pérdida de peso que combina productos patentados, planes de dieta, y recetas para facilitar el control del peso y mejorar la salud en general. -- Provided by publisher.