"Interweaving personal and historical narratives and making use of contemporary sources, Graham Robb's lively exploration of Britain through the ages peels back the layers of this island and shows how it came to be. We follow Robb as he travels along the warpaths of long-forgotten kings, under the chalk ramparts and grassy folds of ancient hill-towns, down the ghost trails of Roman and Saxon streets. Armed with poignant observations and an infectious love for his subject, Robb recounts the epic stories of wars and conquests , of feuding kings an rebellious peasants, of innovations and upheavals, from the creation of Stonehenge to the dawn of the railway, from the advent of multiculturalism to the recent political earthquakes--distilling a social, political, and geographical history of Britain that is at once panoramic and intimate, poignant and entertaining" -- Front jacket flap.

"This landmark scholarly biography of Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497-1543), court painter to Henry VIII, is the first in more than a century. From his early days in Augsburg and Basel to his lasting impact on British art and culture, this definitive account breathes new life into Holbein's story, shedding light on the artist whose paintings would shape perceptions of the Tudor court for five hundred years. Written in accessible, engaging prose, the book explores Holbein's famous portraits of Tudor figures--Henry VIII, his queens, would-be wives, and leading courtiers such as Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell--and examines iconic works, including The Ambassadors. Beyond biography, it situates Holbein's art within the broader context of Tudor Britain, tracing the birth of collecting, connoisseurship, and art history itself. Beautifully illustrated, with rarely seen paintings from private collections, this volume weaves the latest research--including new archival discoveries and scientific analysis--into a fresh examination of Holbein's life and work"--Provided by publisher.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence marked the birth of the United States. But two essays of that era appealed even more directly to Americans' feelings. In January 1776, Thomas Paine--a recent immigrant to America --published Common Sense. His straightforward argument upended the fraud of monarchy and dismantled the idea of aristocratic privilege that had dominated the world for centuries. His words convinced Americans that the king had no divine right to rule them--they could rule themselves. He turned a rebellion over taxes and representation into a true Revolution. Having inspired patriots to declare their independence, Paine enlisted as a militia private. He saw Washington's army suffer grievous defeats. He slogged through the mud with retreating troops to Pennsylvania. There, he wrote The American Crisis, the most stirring rallying cry in our history. It began: "These are the times that try men's souls . . ." With Paine's words ringing in their ears, Washington and his men crossed the Delaware River and defeated the enemy at Trenton. The battle reversed the fortunes of the campaign and of the Revolution itself.

"As the civil rights movement blazed through America, more than 300,000 Black troops were drafted and sent to fight in the Vietnam War. These soldiers, often from disadvantaged backgrounds and subjected to the brutalities of racism back home, found themselves thrust onto the frontlines of a war many saw as unjust. On the homefront, Black antiwar activists faced another battle: Opposition to the Vietnam War, vilified by key allies in the media and government as anti-American, jeopardized the fight for civil rights. For Black Americans,the Vietnam War forced a generation to question what it truly meantto fight for justice. Award-winning civil rights historian Matthew F. Delmont weaves together the stories of two Black heroes of the Vietnam War era: Coretta Scott King, who bravely championed the antiwar cause--and eventually persuaded her husband to do the same and Dwight "Skip" Johnson, a Medal of Honor recipient whose life ended tragically after returning from battle to his native Detroit. Together, these extraordinary accounts expose the contradictions of Black activism and military service during the Vietnam War. Through rich storytelling, Delmont offers a portrait of this period unlike any other, shedding light on a fractured civil rights movement, a generation of veterans failed by the country they served, and the valor of Black servicemen and peace advocates in the midst of it all."-- Publisher.

"For 600 years, the ancient kingdom of Carthage dominated the western Mediterranean, rising from a small city on the coast of North Africa, founded in the ninth century BCE, to the region's largest, richest empire in the third. The home of Hannibal and Dido, of war elephants and enormous wealth, beauty, and technological sophistication, at its height Carthage commanded one of the ancient world's great navies and territory spanning the coast of northwestern Africa, modern-day Spain, Sardinia, Sicily, and beyond. It was inevitable that the Carthaginians came to vie with Rome for ultimate supremacy over the Mediterranean; the epic conflict stretched over more than one century, three wars, and 43 years of active fighting. When at last Carthage fell and the city was destroyed, the history of the realm and the Carthaginians was subsumed by their conquerors, and the story of the real Carthage was lost. In this groundbreaking new history-the first in more than a decade-rising-star ancient historian Eve MacDonald tells the essential story of the lost culture of Carthage and of its forgotten people, using brand-new archaeological analysis to uncover the history behind the legend. Taking readers on a journey from the Phoenician Levant of the early Iron Age to the Atlantic and all along the coast of Africa, Carthage puts the city and the story of North Africa once again at the center of Mediterranean history. Reclaimed from the Romans, this is the Carthaginian version of the dramatic tale-revealing to us that, without Carthage, there would be no Rome"-- Provided by publisher.

"Fatima Bhutto was a teenager when her beloved father was assassinated. Ever since, she longed for a complete and happy family. Years later, still grappling with profound grief, she meets a charismatic man who offers her a new beginning promising love, healing, and the children she's always dreamed of. But the dream soon unravels, revealing a toxic, manipulative relationship that holds her captive for over a decade. By the spring of 2020, Fatima finds herself secluded in the English countryside, accompanied by her most loyal companion: Coco, a fiercely protective Jack Russell terrier. In the presence of nature and Coco's unwavering devotion, Fatima begins to question everything and slowly finds the courage to confront her suffering and reclaim her voice. In The Hour of the Wolf, Bhutto weaves reflections on love, loss, and healing with poignant memories of family, a yearning for motherhood, and meditations on literature, cinema, art, politics, and the wild world around her. Heartbreaking yet hopeful, this kaleidoscopic memoir is a testament to resilience, self-acceptance, and the restorative power of friendship especially that of one small, brave dog."--Provided by publisher.

"A Way with Words helps readers learn the essentials of writing. Rather than lecturing about when to use who or whom, this book focuses on writing clear, concise, and lively prose: eliminating wordiness, using active verbs, avoiding run-on sentences. John Marsh applies his experience grading over 5,000 essays over a quarter century as a teacher to take readers through the issues he most commonly sees. While Marsh teaches in the humanities, the advice applies to writing regardless of discipline. Using examples from papers students might actually write, the book invites readers to apply what they have learned to quizzes that mix and match issues--vague pronouns, sentence fragments, punctuating quotations--from previous chapters. The book includes a thoughtful discussion about balancing the competing demands of writing well and fighting linguistic discrimination. Finally, A Way with Words prompts readers to consider what artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT and Bard will mean for student writing. It offers advice about how writers can distinguish their writing from the assembly-line writing that artificial intelligence tends to generate, and how they can develop their style to stand out to their teachers, employers, and clients"-- Back cover.

"Drawing on author John Cullen's years of experience as both a stand-up comic and an elite curler, Curling Rocks! offers a lighthearted, expertly detailed look at a unique sport and its history, from the most absurd curling fashions to the most sublime matches ever played. The sport of curling continues to expand its global reach, attracting new players and fans far beyond traditional strongholds. Yet, even in Canada--a country with a long curling history and fifteen hundred clubs of its own--the game is often dismissed as an eccentric pastime. According to author John Cullen, this is because curling is both inherently funny and chronically underestimated as a battle of skill and strategy. And Cullen is perfectly qualified to make this double-edged claim: not only is he a stand-up comic with many years of experience at the mic, but he's had years on the ice as an elite curler. Because most previous books on curling have been either how-to guides or standard biographies of prominent players, there has long been space for a reader-friendly overview of the "roaring game" (a nickname inspired by the sound of the forty-pound stone en route to its target). Curling Rocks! sets out to fill this gap with a lighthearted, expertly detailed account of the sport, ranging from the absurd to the sublime. Next to his observations on ill-fitting fashions and odd scandals--among them "Broomgate," when controversial new sweeping technology almost took out the curling world--Cullen offers insights on everything from the greatest matches ever played to the peculiar heartbreak that comes with losing. In these inviting, irreverent and often deeply personal essays, Cullen finally gives the perplexing, beloved game its due."-- Provided by publisher.

"A legend in bookmaking tells the story of an industry and his career ... The Bookie takes readers from the 1970s when Art's job included handling wads of money stuffed in paper bags for his bosses at the mafia-run sportsbook to his role setting the legal odds for every major professional sports event in the U.S.--Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Championships, Triple Crowns, Prizefights, and Stanley Cups, to the times his sharp instincts knew the fix was in, his many run-ins with the infamous Billy Walters, and the moment when his integrity was brought under scrutiny by the Vegas Gaming Control Board."-- Provided by publisher.

"Super Nintendo is an exuberant ode to play and the epic story of the company that has redefined it: Nintendo's quirky beginnings in 1889, its singular ethos, its endlessly innovative leaders and developers, its massive cultural impact, and, most of all, the video games themselves, which have inspired joy and creativity in millions. A lifelong gamer and a renowned video games journalist, Keza MacDonald digs down to Nintendo's experimental roots, tracking the company's rise with each new revolutionary product. She draws on private interviews with icons like Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, who continues to leave his stamp on the company, and takes readers on a trip to the secretive Nintendo HQ-making her one of the few Western journalists to have set foot inside the building. Leaping from game to game, Super Nintendo tells the remarkable story of the people who brought us Super Mario Bros., Zelda, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, and more-not to mention the SNES, N64, Game Boy, Wii, Switch, and a host of other wacky gizmos-and charts the delights they've offered over the decades. Along the way, MacDonald uncovers the driving force behind these creative triumphs: a willingness to take risks and place long-term success over short-term profits."--Amazon.

"The story of how David Bowie's search for meaning inspired him to write the music that defined a generation. In this wide-ranging biography, Peter Ormerod explores the quest for spirituality that powered David Bowie's creativity from his earliest recordings to his death-defying final album. Bowie's genre-expanding, era-crossing genius had an extraordinary impact on popular culture but his life-long search for spiritual truth and enlightenment has been overlooked."--Inside dust jacket.

This cookbook presents a structured approach to salad preparation centered on versatile homemade dressings. Organized by dressing style--such as creamy, acidic, herb-based, and spicy--each chapter introduces a basic formula followed by multiple salad applications. The book includes fifty-six salad recipes, along with suggestions for substitutions, advance preparation, and adapting dishes to plant-based diets. Additional guidance on meal planning and nutritional balance supports efficient cooking and varied use of ingredients.

In The Contemporary Cottage Garden, longtime gardener Pamela Hubbard expertly walks the gardener through what it takes to grow in the cottage garden style--where flowers and vegetables are intermingled in a casual display of colorful brilliance--while also meeting the needs of the modern world in an era of increased weather extremes. An abundance of beautiful photos by Rob Cardillo highlights Hubbard's cottage garden in Pennsylvania, where she has integrated invaluable techniques for cottage gardening in a contemporary way.

"This guide examines red and near-infrared light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, and its proposed applications in health and wellness. The author reviews scientific research related to light-based therapies and discusses their potential use for skin health, pain management, wound healing, physical performance, metabolic function, and overall well-being. The book also provides practical information on treatment parameters, dosing considerations, and evaluation of consumer devices. Intended for a general audience, the work focuses on understanding light therapy and its role within personal health practices."

From cradle to grave, engaging in the arts has remarkable effects on our health and well-being. Music supports the architectural development of children's brains. Artistic hobbies help our brains to stay resilient against dementia. Dance and magic tricks build new neural pathways for people with brain injuries. Arts and music act just like drugs to decrease depression, stress, and pain, reducing our dependence on medication. Going to live music events, museums, exhibitions, and the theater decreases our risk of future loneliness and frailty. Engaging in the arts improves the functioning of every major organ system in the body, even helping us to live longer. This isn't sensationalism, it's science: the results of decades of studies gathering data from neuroimaging, molecular biomarkers, wearable sensors, cognitive assessments, and electronic health records. From professor Daisy Fancourt, an award-winning scientist and science communicator and director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Centre for Arts and Health, this book will fundamentally change the way you value and engage with the arts in your daily life and give you the tools to optimize how, when, and what arts you engage in to achieve your health goals. The arts are not a luxury in our lives. They are essential.

"In this practical health guide, clinical herbalist Maria Noël Groves presents an integrative approach to improving digestive health by supporting the gut microbiome. Drawing on clinical experience and current research, she explains the connections between gut imbalance and chronic disease and outlines dietary strategies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle practices to address conditions such as IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, and GERD. The book emphasizes prevention, symptom relief, and long-term wellness through natural, evidence-informed methods."

"When Trina Moyles was five years old, her father, a wildlife biologist known in Peace River as "the bear guy," brought home an orphaned black bear cub for a night before sending it to the Edmonton Valley Zoo. This brief but unforgettable encounter spurred Trina's lifelong fascination with Ursus americanus--the most populous bear on the northern landscape, often considered a hindrance to human society. As a child roaming the shores of the Peace in the footsteps of her beloved older brother, Brendan, Trina experienced the elemental world her father guarded. She understood bears to be invisible entities: always present but mostly hidden, and worthy of respect. Growing up during the oil boom of the 1990s, the threats in the siblings' hard-drinking resource town were more human, dividing them from a natural reverence for the land, and eventually, from each other. After years of living abroad, Trina returned to northern Alberta to work as a fire tower lookout, while Brendan was working in the oil sands, vulnerable to a boom-and-bust economy and substance addiction. In 2019, she was assigned to a tower in a wildlife corridor. Bears were visible and plentiful there, wandering metres away on the other side of an electrified fence surrounding Trina's site. Over four summers, Trina begins to move beyond fear and observe the extraordinary essence of the maligned black bear--a keystone species who is subject to the environmental consequences of the oil economy as humans. At the same time, she searches for common ground with Brendan on the land that bonded them. Impassioned and eloquent, Black Bear is a story of grief and a vision of peaceful coexistence in a divided world. It captures the fragility of our relationships with human and nonhuman species alike, and the imperative to protect wild ecosystems, as well as the people we hold closest."-- Provided by publisher.

"A sharp critique of our failure to teach civics effectively and a roadmap to a better way. Schools make citizens. Yet the typical American student is stunningly ignorant of history and government: In 2022, the National Assessment of Educational Progress found that only 20 percent scored a "proficient" level in civics. In The Cradle of Citizenship, James Traub chronicles a year of observing public schools across the country, mapping the polarized pedagogical landscape that fails to teach in-depth civics knowledge-of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the country's founding, and more. Traub examines the history of civic education, the debates between partisans of the 1619 Project and 1776 Report, and the state of Florida's "war on 'woke.'" He also finds sources of hope, both in new attempts to bridge the ideological divide and in more traditional forms of instruction that emphasize knowledge and promote deep engagement with works of history and literature. The Cradle of Citizenship combines a withering critique of conventional schooling with a vision of civics education as it should be"-- Provided by publisher.

"Stefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his teachers were 'stifling his creativity.' Hungry for more time with her boy who was growing up too quickly, she began to instruct Stefan in the family's living room. Beyond his formal lessons in math, however, Stefan was largely left to his own devices and his mother's increasingly erratic theories and whims, such as her project to recapture her twelve-year-old son's early years by bleaching his hair and putting him on a crawling regimen. Years before homeschooling would become a massive nationwide movement, at a time when it had just become legal in his home state of Texas, Stefan vanished into that largely unseen space. But when, after five years away from the outside world, Stefan reentered the public school system in Plano as a freshman, he was in for a jarring awakening"-- Dust jacket flap.

"In 2017, Brooke Nevils made a confidential HR complaint about one of the most powerful and familiar faces in media. Twenty-four hours later, the highest paid morning news anchor in history was fired, stunning millions of Americans in one of the MeToo era's defining stories. Demanding answers-and the intimate details of the most personal and painful humiliation of her life-the press soon discovered her identity. But hers was not the kind of black-and-white story the media knew how to tell. There'd been no explicit threats. She hadn't screamed, fought, or gone to the police. Instead, she returned to her abuser again and again in a frantic attempt to "fix" an impossible situation that threatened her livelihood and the people closest to her. Yet as MeToo unfolded, Brooke learned that messy stories like hers were far from the exception, and that nearly everything she'd believed about sexual harassment and assault-and how victims react to it-was wrong. She began a yearslong effort to confront and understand her own experience, not simply as a woman reckoning with her past, but as a journalist confronting the critical questions that MeToo asked but ultimately left unanswered. Through groundbreaking interviews with leading clinicians, forensic professionals, attorneys, and frontline researchers, Unspeakable Things challenges our understanding of consent, power, and the lingering, often misunderstood effects of trauma and shame. Despite its rarefied setting at the height of fame, power, and American media, Brooke's story serves as a textbook example of an all-too-common scenario that continues to devastate lives and enable abusers. This book is a powerful re-examination of everything we think we know, the start to a new conversation, and-for anyone who has ever felt ashamed, hopeless, alone, and afraid-a light in the dark." -- Provided by publisher.

A Wall Street Journal reporter confronts the most difficult source she's ever encountered, her own father, in this unsparing interrogation of the ways we deceive ourselves and others. Francesca's parents represented opposing world-views. Her mother always slid her way out of questions about the past, saying only "My life started when you were born." Her dad, an absent bodybuilder, loved telling stories about his seemingly larger-than-life past. He said he would tell her anything she wanted to know. But more often than not, it was a total lie. When Francesa was 9, he went to prison, and her mother, the grounding center of Francesca's world, moved her half a continent away... The first in her family to attend college, The Family Snitch started as a youthful experiment in journalistic investigation, as Francesca began to uncover her father's secret criminal past. But in her increasingly dogged pursuit of the truth at any cost, was she just selling everybody out? In her thought-provoking exploration, Francesca also interrogates her own relationship to the truth, finding that she trusts almost no one and refuses to believe anything that can't be backed by hard evidence. She turns to experts on memory and psychology, in search of someone to help explain the secrets kept between parents and children, and the inheritances they leave us in the fallout of their choices. She pulls on the threads that lead her back through the forms that came before this one: theater and film, Greek tragedy and myth.

"You've mastered the basics of becoming Rich AF. Your bills are paid, your loans are shrinking, and you've even started saving. But what's next? Every dollar you spend-or don't spend-is a choice that shapes your future. How do you balance today's dreams with tomorrow's security? Should you rent or buy? Do you really need a prenup? How do you set your kids up with lasting generational wealth, without making them lazy and entitled? In this fun, practical roadmap, Vivian Tu-New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and the internet's favorite money bestie-shows you how to strategically spend, directing your cash toward what matters most while positioning yourself to grow real, lasting wealth."-- Provided by publisher.

"We all have an idea what it means to be a good mom: little screen time, kids hitting their milestones, endless patience and understanding, and self-sacrifice on behalf of one's children. But what does it mean to be a "bad mom" in modern society? Women as wide-ranging as Meghan Markle, Hannah Neelman (of Ballerina Farm), and anyone giving birth over forty, have been labeled "bad moms." In a world where the rules are constantly changing, it feels like women simply cannot win. With this in mind, in her first book, Ej Dickson takes a sharp, provocative look at one of society's most polarizing labels: the "bad mom." What makes a mother "bad," and why? Through the lens of pop culture and American history, Ej Dickson explores how this trope has evolved--from Victorian "angels in the house" to the infamous Mommie Dearest, from Instagram influencers like EmRata and Mormon momfluencers to fictional icons like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Each chapter dives into a different archetype of so-called bad motherhood--like the Stage Mom, the Tiger Mom, the MILF, the MLM hun--challenging us to rethink our assumptions about femininity, parenting, and societal expectations. Drawing on insightful analysis and interviews, Dickson unpacks why our culture is obsessed with vilifying moms and how issues of race and class shape these narratives. Are bad moms truly "bad," or do they simply defy norms we don't fully understand--or fear?"-- Provided by publisher.

"In Empire of Madness, Dr. Khameer Kidia re-evaluates the Western approach to mental health, which medicates symptoms instead of changing the structures that harm the human psyche. A physician and researcher whose own family suffers from the psychological effects of colonialism, Kidia highlights the limitations of the Western mental health model by reporting from the front lines of mental health crises at home, in the clinic, and during a decade of fieldwork." -- Amazon.com.

"In Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, award-winning early childhood development experts Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD, and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD, show how parents can help their children succeed while reducing the pressures they both face. They offer a compelling message for today's parents: rather than invest in expensive enrichment programs and "educational" apps and toys, the best way to boost brainpower and interpersonal skills is to let children play. In fact, free and guided play is a better way for kids to learn and for parents to enjoy their children. Drawing on overwhelming scientific evidence, Hirsh-Pasek and Golinkoff explain how learning works from a child's point of view. They address how kids pick up key mathematical concepts, acquire language, develop a sense of self, and more. They also offer more than forty age-appropriate activities for children under nine. These simple, fun-yet powerful-exercises work as well or better than unnecessary interventions to engage kids and their ever-active, curious minds. This revised edition also includes the latest findings on how play supports learning, as well as a new chapter on the benefits and downsides of time spent with digital media. Packed with insights from fascinating studies and reassuring advice, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards empowers readers to help their children thrive while bringing more joy to the hard work of parenting"-- Provided by publisher.

"Using the metaphor of cooking, Serving Up Scripture explains how the reader (or interpreter of Scripture) can make solid meals (trustworthy, insightful interpretations) from the ingredients (chapters and verses) in the Bible, putting the biblical text back in the hands of anyone who's ever felt it's been abused or its message mischaracterized"-- Provided by publisher.

Mattering examines the concept of "mattering," defined as the perception of being valued and having opportunities to contribute, and its relationship to individual and social well-being. Drawing on research and personal narratives, Wallace explores how experiences of mattering and not mattering affect people in various contexts, including work, caregiving, grief, and life transitions. The book introduces the idea of a "mattering core," consisting of recognizing one's impact, being relied upon in balanced ways, feeling prioritized, and being known and invested in by others. Wallace discusses strategies for strengthening this core and considers how individuals, organizations, and communities can foster environments that support a sense of mattering and purpose.

"In a world grappling with major societal shifts and increasing isolation, it's easy to feel like nothing you do matters. Even when we're at the top of our game in our careers and have reached the personal milestones we've always dreamed about, so many of us still feel like something is missing, disconnected, and stuck. There must be more to life than simply surviving each day--but how do we uncover it?"--Amazon.

"We all know that feeling: when you're stuck in self-doubt, boxed in by the person you've been in the past, crippled by fear that you'll never break free from the lies and insecurities holding you back. But what if you had the chance to reinvent yourself from the ground up? World-renowned celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton gives us the hard-earned advice to do just this. After years of working with the most badass women on the planet, he's seen firsthand how transformation is possible at any stage of life, even when society tells you that you're "too old," when it feels like the whole world is closing in on you, or when the person you thought you'd spend your life with is now your ex. You don't have to feel limited by your roots. The comeback you want can be yours."--Provided by publisher.

"A revolutionary, science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula, that bridges the gap between our physical and mental health to show how resilience is the key to both. As the number one leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease has several common prescriptions from cardiologists, such as medication, surgery, diet, and exercise. There is, however, one treatment that is consistently overlooked: resilience. We need resilience to get us to face new diagnoses, to show up to doctor's appointments, to take those medications, to make it through surgery (and to recover from it), and to stick to that diet or new workout plan"-- Provided by publisher.

"Great ideas are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Here's how to find them. We're used to imagining creativity as a lightbulb moment--sudden, mysterious, reserved for the gifted few. But what if ideas aren't conjured from thin air? What if they're discovered--more like precious artifacts that we unearth and refine? In How Great Ideas Happen, cognitive scientist George Newman draws on cutting-edge research to show that creativity isn't magic, it's method. The most successful innovators don't wait to be struck by brilliance; their creative process is more like archeology. As keen-eyed explorers, they scan the terrain, dig with intention, and, with a little luck, find gold. With vivid examples from the arts, science, and business, Newman shows how creativity often comes from discovering what was already there. For example, how Jackson Pollock tapped into deep patterns in nature to create his famous 'drip' paintings; how Korean filmmakers created an entirely new genre by closely studying foreign films; or, how Paul Simon made Graceland by carefully sifting through previously recorded material for what he could take away. By revealing the hidden steps behind breakthrough success, How Great Ideas Happen uncovers a repeatable method that anyone can follow, reframing creativity not as a rare gift, but as a universal capacity waiting to be unlocked through exploration. The creative process is an adventure of ideas--this book is your guide"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book is a magickal journey through each of the four seasons, with plant allies as our guides and companions. Learn about the energetic foundations of traditional Western herbalism that flow through the seasons within and around us. Methods are shared for calling on the energies of herbs in a holistic fashion and drawing on them to supplement physical wellness at the intersection of medicine and magick" -- Provided by publisher.

"The astonishing story of palmistry-from occultists to the very foundations of modern science and medicine. Why did Isaac Newton read books on chiromancy, the occult science of hand reading that revealed the secrets of the soul? Why did Charles Darwin claim that the hand gave humans dominion over all other species? Why did psychoanalyst Charlotte Wolff climb into the primate cages of the London Zoo, taking hundreds of delicate palm prints? Why did Francis Galton, the father of fingerprinting, take palm prints too? And why did world-leading geneticists study the geometry of palm lines in their search for the secrets of chromosomal syndromes? Decoding the Hand is an astounding history of magic, medicine, and science, of an enduring search for how our bodily surfaces might reveal an inner self-a soul, a character, an identity. From sixteenth-century occult physicians influenced by the Kabbalah to twentieth-century geneticists, and from criminologists to eugenicists, award-winning historian Alison Bashford takes us on a remarkable journey into the strange world of hand readers, revealing how signs on the hand-their shape, lines, marks, and patterns-have been elaborately decoded over the centuries. Sometimes learned, sometimes outrageously deceptive, sometimes earnest, and more often than we ever expected, medically and scientifically trained, these palm-readers of the past prove to be essential links in the human quest to peer into bodies, souls, minds, and selves. Not only for fortune-telling palmists were the future and the past, health, and character laid bare in the hand, but for other experts in bodies and minds as well: anatomists, psychiatrists, embryologists, primatologists, evolutionary biologists, geneticists, and more. Drawing telling parallels between the divination promised by palmistry and the appeal to self-knowledge offered by modern genetic testing, Decoding the Hand also makes clear that palm-reading is far from a relic or simple charlatanism. Bashford's sagacious history of human hands touching and connecting opens wide the essential human pursuit of what lies within and beyond"-- Provided by publisher.

"In a rebuttal to the notion of post-truth, the author explains why truth matters and why we should care that people sometimes believe things that are not true. He then explains how to get at truth, with chapters on evidence, causality, correlation/causation, and Bayesian reasoning. The next several chapters apply those concepts to different kinds of knowledge: scientific, historical, and religious truths. The author also takes up the possibility of alien life, the existence of God, and the nature of human consciousness"-- Provided by publisher.

README by Patrick McCray examines the history of computing and information technologies from 1945 to the early 2000s through the lens of books and publishing. The book argues that books were crucial in popularizing computers, shaping public understanding, and fostering widespread adoption of new technologies. Covering topics from early cybernetics and AI to personal computing and the Internet era, it offers a cultural and literary history of how Americans learned about and engaged with computing over half a century.