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A “bold and unflinchingly sexy” (Vogue) debut novel about a young woman who follows her desires into a world of pleasure, decadence, and privilege, unraveling everything she thought she knew about sex . . . and herself. “One of the most entertaining books about sex I’ve ever read...

The Beijing Duck House in Rockville, Maryland, is not only a beloved go-to setting for hunger pangs and celebrations; it is its own world, inhabited by waiters and kitchen staff who have been fighting, loving, and aging within its walls for decades. When disaster strikes, this working family’s controlled chaos is set loose, forcing each character to confront the conflicts that fast-paced restaurant life has kept at bay. 

Silly Tilly Mole can't remember why today is special. Is it because it's snowing and the wind is swirling colored snowflakes all around her? Or maybe it's the bright red something special in her mailbox that makes this a special day. Beginning Readers will enjoy discovering what Tilly forgot to...

On a Maine island, schoolchildren explore nature, solve mysteries, and learn self-reliance in Woodcraft Boys at Sunset Island. A mix of survival skills and island excitement.

Day of Resis follows Enola Cameron as she receives a mysterious manuscript that sets her on an extraordinary adventure. Unraveling hidden truths, she embarks on a journey of discovery beyond her imagination. A thrilling blend of mystery and adventure.

In London in the Time of Dickens, you’ll get the unique opportunity to experience the British capital through the eyes of a literary master whose work is inextricably tied to the city and its rich history. Throughout 12 lectures taught by Professor Lillian Nayder of Bates College, you’ll tour the city of London in a time of rapid transformation through the life and work of Charles Dickens, uncovering the history of the metropolis, while also witnessing the everyday experiences of Londoners from all walks of life as Dickens represents them.

If sex is a truth-teller, Eve—a young, queer woman in Brooklyn—is looking for answers. On an evening when she is feeling particularly impulsive, she posts some nude photos of herself online. This is how Eve meets Olivia, and through Olivia, the charismatic Nathan—and soon the three begin a relationship that disturbs Eve as much as it delights her. As each act of the affair unfolds, Eve is left to ask: to whom is she responsible? And to what extent do our desires determine who we are?

Data Science for Dummies is the perfect starting point for IT professionals and students who want a quick primer on all areas of the expansive data science space. With a focus on business cases, the book explores topics in big data, data science, and data engineering, and how these three areas are combined to produce tremendous value. If you want to pick-up the skills you need to begin a new career or initiate a new project, listening to this book will help you understand what technologies, programming languages, and mathematical methods on which to focus. 

With Uncivil Agreement, Lilliana Mason looks at the growing social gulf across racial, religious, and cultural lines, which have recently come to divide neatly between the two major political parties. She argues that group identifications have changed the way we think and feel about ourselves and our opponents. Even when Democrats and Republicans can agree on policy outcomes, they tend to view one another with distrust and to work for party victory over all else.  

The good people of Pickax are agog with anticipation. Not only is a new bookstore about to open, but the Theatre Club is set to perform The Importance of Being Earnest. The play does not continue past opening night, however, for a member of the cast is killed in a car accident.... Or was it an accident? Koko seems to suspect otherwise.

While the town of Pickax is swept up in celebrations, Koko has developed a strange new hobby of dropping himself from balconies, and when a young man comes to visit his wealthy relatives, Koko plummets straight on to his head. Meanwhile, a hurricane is brewing, and the visitor's family members soon fall deathly ill. Pickax is about to be hit by a bombshell....

Hey y'all, we're the bus buddies! We are a small group of friends who decided to have productive* conversations about life. We hope you have a fun time listening to us, and we hope to see you in all the episodes! *maybe

Welcome to the Diaspora Dialogue Series with LA! I'm excited to share what this series is all about.I am Lillian Agbeyegbe, a Nigerian-American. Join me as we unravel diverse stories, offering insights into pathways to the diaspora, maintaining connections with homelands, navigating work and family life, and much more. It's a journey that paints a vibrant and complete picture of a rich community. Don't miss out on the chance to hear varied perspectives – tune in and discover the tapestry of The Diaspora Dialogue Series!I

Our Story, Your Voice is a podcast that amplifies the voices of Black African women in the UK, sharing their inspiring stories, challenges, and triumphs. Each episode explores essential topics, from mental and physical health to community solidarity, promoting a supportive space for shared experiences. Join us to understand, connect, and support this powerful community narrative that celebrates resilience and advocates for meaningful change.

The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman is a gripping and thought-provoking play that delves into the destructive power of lies and societal prejudice. Set in an all-girls boarding school, the story follows Karen Wright and Martha Dobie, two dedicated teachers whose lives are upended when a vengeful student, Mary Tilford, fabricates a shocking accusation against them.

The naval Battle of Copenhagen cost Captain Will Dormer an eye and a leg. The battle to establish himself as Viscount Claremont of Belford Park could cost him his life. He feels completely at sea as owner of an estate, but his father and two brothers managed to kill themselves in a drunken carriage accident.

A Southern white writer, educator, and activist, Lillian Smith (1897-1966) spoke out all her life against injustice. In Killers of the Dream, her most influential book, she draws on memories of her childhood to describe the psychological and moral cost of the powerful, contradictory rules about sin, sex, and segregation—the intricate system of taboos—that undergirded Southern society.

This book is a guide to meditation and affirmation practices, filled with tips and tricks to help you kickstart your day with positivity, mindfulness, and intention. With over 100 morning affirmations, this book is a must-have for any woman looking to cultivate a positive and empowered mindset.

Millions of Americans suffer from depression, anxiety, and a host of other mental health issues, and many get psychiatric help. For many of those patients, medication is a necessary part of treatment. But pharmaceuticals are not a cure-all. Sometimes they are ineffective, leaving patients feeling hopeless, as though nothing can be done. Some medications also have terrible side effects, leading patients to discontinue the drug. More and more, patients are turning to more natural products, supplements, essential oils, and herbs to solve their problems.

On December 16, 1947, two physicists at Bell Laboratories, John Bardeen and Walter Brattain, jabbed two electrodes into a sliver of germanium half an inch long. The electrical power coming out of that piece of germanium was 100 times stronger than what went in. In that moment, the transistor was invented and the information age began. Crystal Fire recounts the story of the transistor team at Bell Labs, led by William Shockley, who shared the Nobel Prize with Bardeen and Brattain.