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Did you know that blueberries are good for the heart and the brain? Were you aware that omega-3s improve concentration? Did you have any idea that the nopal cactus helps balance blood sugar and manage food allergies? Chef Jenny Ross has teamed up with some of the world's leading wellness authorities to give you an in-depth look at the science and nutrition behind how raw foods can lead to vibrant health. --
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A soaring literary achievement from internationally acclaimed writer Yu Hua, whose novels are now appearing in English for the first time, Chronicle of a Blood Merchant provides an unflinching portrait of China under Chairman Mao, as a factory worker must sell his blood to overcome every crisis. Xu Sanguan is a Chinese everyman-a cart-pusher in a silk mill struggling under the cruelty and hardships of Mao's leadership. His meager salary is not enough...
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"Blood Pudding renders vividly, at times violently, the raw struggles of the colorful Malinowski family, immigrants from Poland. Gritty, patient, always loving, their son Tad runs a gauntlet of painful and humiliating boyhood cruelties. Above Tad's clear voice, we hear the cold constant heartbeat of a growing industrial city, whose restless yet noble soul surely resides in the lives of these very immigrants."--
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"There is a "Dark Hunger" ... Juliette is a beautiful activist devoted to the liberation of animals from the foul and humid confines of a secret jungle lab. But what she has stumbled upon is an unexpected prisoner like none she has ever seen. Or touched. His name is Riordan De La Cruz, immortal Carpathian male, trapped and caged, his honor compromised, his desire for revenge only beginning. She will release him from his bonds. He will release her...
68) DNF duel
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"Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat 'em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise! One of the most popular & widely played RPGs in the world, Dungeon and Fighter is now back as a 2.5D action fighting game. Choose from 10 charming characters, each with their own distinct skills and personalities. Outsmart, outplay, or downright beat up your opponents & become the master of the Ultimate...
69) Dangerous people
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Dangerous People takes place in the early 1970's and is about to murderers who pick up a girl in a bar and then take her back to their apartment. A moment of brutal violence occurs which leads to a series of mind games to see who lives and who dies. Dangerous People is a psychedelic trip that is equal parts crazy, scary, sexy, funny, sick and tragic.
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""The only art I'll ever study is stuff that I can steal from." --David Bowie // Three years before David Bowie died, he shared a list of 100 books that changed his life. His choices span fiction and nonfiction, literary and irreverent, and include timeless classics alongside eyebrow-raising obscurities. // In 100 short essays, music journalist John O'Connell studies each book on Bowie's list and contextualizes it in the artist's life and work. How...
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Every family has its secrets... Alice Hunter is smarting from the raw deal life has thrown her way: suddenly single, jobless and forced to move home to her parents' tiny seaside town. And now she faces an uncomfortable truth: she wants her twin sister Libby's enviable life... Libby Hunter has all of life's boxes ticked: prominent small-town doctor, gorgeous husband and two young daughters. But when she is betrayed by those she loves most, it reveals...
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""A terrific, beautifully written, frank, and funny memoir, and a compelling argument for pulling down the long outdated system of 'bro' culture that has dominated the industry since what feels like the beginning of time." --Anthony Bourdain From the moment she opened her first bar, Jen Agg knew she could only be her own boss from then on. I Hear She's a Real Bitch tells the story of how she fought her way through the patriarichal service industry...
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"...[Keto food] doesn't need to bland, steamed, or raw. On a low-carb ketogenic diet, you can indulge in once-verboten foods like bacon, butter, and steak--while still losing weight, stabilizing your blood sugar, and reducing cravings. With [this book], Nicole Downs of Oh My Keto shows you how to take full advantage of all those delicious and satisfying foods with elevated, gourmet-style recipes that are also easy to follow. this book offers over...
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The workday packed lunch - so often a repetitive and disappointing affair - is easier than you think to get right; it just requires a little forward planning. Throw out the soggy sandwiches and fill your Thermos or lunch box with nutrient-packed goodies that are simple to prepare, delicious - and full of things that are good for you. Contemporary and seasonal recipes are supported by sound nutrition to bring you this hip and easy guide on lunch on...
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Leading everyday lives is a lot harder than it looks for four twenty-something, supernatural roommates who share their secrets and a Boston brownstone. Together, vampire Aidan, ghost Sally, and werewolves Josh and Nora they learn that there are fates worse than death and more to life, and the afterlife, than most "normal" humans could ever imagine.
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In this compelling debut, Ben Rawlence sets out to gather the news that never travels far---the news of the uneasy peace being made in the towns of Congo's silent quarter. Rather than taking the direct flight suggested by aid workers and mercenaries, he travels by foot, motorbike, and boat, taking his time to meet the people who are making a new life in one of the world's most dangerous places. He introduces us to Colonel Ibrahim, a guerrilla turned...
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When systems running on Artificial Intelligence can drive our cars, diagnose medical patients, and manage our finances more effectively than humans it raises profound questions on the future of work and how companies compete. Frank, Roehrig and Pring provide clear strategic guidance and actionable steps to help you and your organization move ahead in a world where exponentially developing new technologies are changing how value is created.
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From acclaimed crime writer Lynda La Plante, this star-studded anthology features three programs filled with her legendary mystery, thrills, and intrigue.
Supply and demand: Harrington is a by-the-rules cop, being groomed for command in the police force. Jake Brown is a street-wise cop, brilliant at undercover work in the drug trade. When chance throws Harrington an opportunity to break one of Manchester's biggest drug rings by going undercover himself,...
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Two gangsters from different sides of the streets, Raleek Jackson, leader of Murda Hill Posse and Alfonzo Rozartti, boss of the New England Crime Family, they both come to terms that they have nothing to live for, when family members, wives and children are being kidnapped and brutally murdered and old wounds surface and take them back 30 years, when young Raw-Raw murdered two mobsters to be down with Murda Hill Posse, his project gang, in the wake...