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';An intensely readable novel of the complexity of family ties... Dot Jackson is a true Southern voice, a master storyteller and an Appalachian treasure' (Dori Sanders, author of Clover and Her Own Place). Early one morning in 1929, Mary Seneca Steele spontaneously packs a suitcase, gathers up her son and daughter, and drives away in her abusive and dissolute husband's brand-new Auburn Phaeton automobile leaving her privileged life in Charleston behind. It is the beginning of a journey of enlightenment that leads Mary ';Sen' to the mountains and mysteries of Appalachia where she will learn unexpected family secrets, create a new life for herself and her children, and finally experience love and happiness before tragedy will once again test her. Written by Pulitzer Prizenominated author, Dot Jackson has spun a story that will captivate readers looking for an entertaining saga of self-discovery, family, love, loss, and redemption. ';Refuge is a wonderful story about the need to find one's place in the worldand the price paid to remain there. With her narrative gift and keen ear for Appalachian speech, Dot Jackson gives her readers a beautifully rendered portrait of a lost time and place.' Ron Rash, author of Serena and The Cove

A haunting account of the sixteen years when a young Jamie Gehring and her family lived closer than anyone to Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, sharing their Montana land, their home, and their dinner table with a hermit with a penchant for murder-and Gehring's investigative quest twenty-five years later to reclaim a piece of her childhood by answering the questions, why, how?

SWING YOUR SWORD is the first ever book by one of the most fascinating and successful coaches in sports today. A lover of the game who started creating formations and drawing his own plays as a kid, Leach took his Texas Tech Red Raiders to numerous bowl games, achieving the #2 slot in national rankings and being voted 2008 Coach of the Year before being unceremoniously fired at the end of the 2009 season. The scandalous nature of his dismissal created a media frenzy and began a personal battle between Leach and his accusers that remains unresolved.

For readers enticed by Arianna Huffington's The Sleep Revolution but looking for the medical research to support the claims, two doctors have penned a guide using the latest research in an effort to get people to the state of being sleepy, the ultimate goal for insomniacs.

Recently named by Elon Musk ask one of his favorite books of all time, Twelve Against the Gods is William Bolitho's 1929 collection of biographical essays on the lives and accomplishments of famed fortune-hunters, adventurers, daredevils, and explorers including Alexander the Great, Casanova, Isadora Duncan, and Napoleon.

¿ The First Man-Focused Guide in the Field: Books in this space do not speak directly to men, but He For She breaks the trend as the first by-men and for-men guide to engaging as allies in the creation of an inclusive culture.¿ From Individual Workplace Behaviors to Far-Reaching Organizational Strategies: Actionable guidance on stopping ¿manterrupting,¿ ¿monopolizing,¿ ¿sweet-talking,¿ and ¿mansplaining¿; reassigning note taking, office housekeeping, event planning, and networking; and on up to implementing a multi-year process to improve an organization¿s DEI.¿ Publishing Trend: From Brené Brown¿s Dare to Lead to White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes, the successful books that cover heart-based leadership, DEI, and toxic masculinity make up the Venn Diagram where Ray Aratäs book lands in the center.¿ Clear Boardroom Benefits to Readers Who Lead in Corporations and Organizations: Fortune 500 companies with the highest percentage of women on their boards outperformed those with the least representation by 53% (Catalyst).¿ Clear Employee Retention Benefits to Readers Who Lead Corporations and Organizations: The majority of the workforce¿millennials¿considers diversity, inclusion, and flexibility to be even more important than money when it comes to staying with a company for the long term, according to a 2018 survey by Deloitte.¿ Good for Business¿s Bottom Line: A 2018 study by Boston Consulting Group proves it, revealing that diverse companies produce 19% higher revenue than others. ¿ Need for Actionable Advice: In a recent Catalyst survey, men were asked how they¿d respond to incidents of workplace sexism; 86% of men said they wanted to interrupt sexist workplace behaviors, but only 31% of those men said they were actually confident enough to do it. Men need strong direction.¿ Clear DEI Training as Insurance Policy: This book is the insurance policy we need to ensure workplaces recruit the sharpest employee talent, retain engaged and satisfied employees, and reduce risk of detrimental public relations and legal action.¿ Author Platform: Ray Arata is the founder of Better Man Movement LLC with 20+years of experience in working with men through over 10,000 hours leading workshops with ManKind Project (a global network of nonprofit organizations that supports 10,000 men each week). His work includes hosting his industry-leading Better Man Conference.

¿ Dramatic and Chilling Cold Case: Cold case true crime stories are hugely popular, and a new postscript by the authors with updates on the major players reinvigorates this much-followed story by bringing it up to date.¿ Nashville Story: Originally profiled in Nashville¿s The Tennessean in 2007, the story of Janet March¿s disappearance and murder captured the city¿s attention, and Glasgow and Gobbell will do so again with this reissue. ¿ New Package: Fourteen years after its original publication in mass market trim, Diversion will reissue An Unfinished Canvas in a new paperback trim with a cover design that brings the book into conversation with current market trends in true crime.¿ Historical True Crime: The true crime genre continues to dominate the zeitgeist, and this edition with its new postscript will capture fans of cold case stories, publishing twenty-five years after Janet March¿s disappearance.

With multiple new murder charges brought in 2018, this updated edition of THE DEATH SHIFT chronicles one of the most shocking and insidious cases in the history of medicine: the crimes of Nurse Genene Jones, hidden by a hospital for years, that prosecutors believe account for the deaths of up to 60 Texas children in the early 1980s

Senator Joseph Lieberman offers a master class in effective government by probing his forty years in elective office-from the Vietnam War era to the Presidency of Barack Obama-and by shining a light on historic acts of centrism and compromise, extracting productive and problem-solving lessons and techniques we need now more than ever. In this era of extremism, our largest problems remain unsolved and our international leadership is compromised. Having two fiercely opposed political parties is what John Adams, the second President of the United States, dreaded "as the greatest political evil under our Constitution." If American government is to work, it must do so in the center-where open discussion, hard negotiation, and effective compromise take place. No living politician knows this better than former Senator Joseph I. Lieberman, who served for forty years in state and national government, including twenty-four in the United States Senate and a campaign for the Vice Presidency. In this vivid account of his political life, Senator Lieberman shows how legislative progress and all-inclusive government occurs when politicians reject extremism and embrace productive compromise. In The Centrist Solution, he shines a light on ten milestones of centrist success during his time in government-from the Clean Air Act of 1990 and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the repeal of the military's anti-gay "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, along with a Vice Presidential run with Presidential Candidate Al Gore, and being vetted by John McCain to be his potential running mate on the 2008 Republican Ticket.In the telling, Senator Lieberman extracts clear lessons and proven methods of centrist collaboration that can carry us forward after years of partisan warfare and legislative inaction. The centrist solution leads to government truly of the people, by the people, and for the people-a citizenry looking for solutions, not extremist standoffs.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Walter Pincus exposes the darkest secret in American nuclear history-sixty-seven nuclear tests in the South Pacific's Marshall Islands that decimated a people and their land.The most important place in American nuclear history are the Marshall Islands-an idyllic Pacific paradise that served as the staging ground for over sixty US nuclear tests. It was here, from 1946 to 1958, that America perfected the weapon that preserved the peace of the post-war years. It was here-with the 1954 Castle Bravo test over Bikini Atoll-that America executed its largest nuclear detonation, a thousand times more powerful than Hiroshima. And it was here that a native people became unwilling test subjects in the first large scale study of nuclear radiation fallout when the ashes rained down on powerless villagers, contaminating the land they loved and forever changing a way of life. In Blown to Hell, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Walter Pincus tells for the first time the tragic story of the Marshallese people caught in the crosshairs of American nuclear testing. From John Anjain, a local magistrate of Rongelap Atoll who loses more than most; to the radiation-exposed crew of the Japanese fishing boat the Lucky Dragon; to Dr. Robert Conard, a Navy physician who realized the dangers facing the islanders and attempted to help them; to the Washington power brokers trying to keep the unthinkable fallout from public view . . . Blown to Hell tells the human story of America's nuclear testing program. Displaced from the only homes they had known, the native tribes that inhabited the serene Pacific atolls for millennia before they became ground zero for America's first thermonuclear detonations returned to homes despoiled by radiation-if they were lucky enough to return at all. Others were ripped from their ancestral lands and shuttled to new islands with little regard for how the new environment supported their way of life and little acknowledgement of all they left behind. But not even the disruptive relocations allowed the islanders to escape the fallout.

Stephen Henderson describes a fascinating series of culinary adventures, during which he spent time laboring alongside many gastrophilanthropists, or chefs who make feeding the needy their form of charity. Part memoir, and part how-to guide, Henderson's field reports from across the globe show how much joy a good meal will give to a homeless and hungry person.

On the 50th anniversary of America's deadliest prison riot comes a prison-guard daughter's quest to uncover the truth about her father's murder during the uprising¿a story of crossing racial divides, befriending inmates and correctional officers alike, and challenging the state to reveal and pay for its malfeasance. Deanne Quinn Miller was five years old when her father-William "Billy" Quinn-was murdered in the first minutes of the Attica Prison Riot, the only corrections officer to die at the hands of inmates. But how did he die? Who were the killers? Those questions haunted Dee and wreaked havoc on her psyche for thirty years. Finally, when she joined the Forgotten Victims of Attica, she began to find answers. This began the process of bringing closure not only for herself but for the other victims' families, the former prisoners she met, and all of those who perished on September 13, 1971-the day of the "retaking," when New York State troopers and corrections officers at the Attica Correctional facility slaughtered twenty-nine rioting prisoners and ten hostages in a hail of gunfire. In The Prison Guard's Daughter, Dee brings readers in on her lifelong mission for the truth and justice for the Attica survivors and the families of the men who lost their lives. But the real win was the journey that crossed racial and criminal-justice divides: befriending infamous Attica prisoner Frank "Big Black" Smith, meeting Richard Clark and other inmates who tried to carry her father to safety after his beating, and learning what life was like for all of the people¿prisoners and prison employees alike¿inside Attica. As Miller lays bare the truth about her father's death, the world inside Attica, and the state's reckless raid and coverup, she conveys a narrative of compassionate humanity and a call for prison reform.

A memoir of a personal journey into oblivion and back to sanity, the long and winding road to discovering new meaning and purpose, and how to overcome adversity.

From a rising star in financial and life coaching comes an informative, accessible, and relatable guide for worried parents who want to proactively plan to earn and save more money while protecting their finances and families from crisis * Budgeting * Passive Income Strategies * Wills and Trusts * 401(k)s and IRAs * Tax Red

Dr. Friedman shares his life as a neurosurgeon, recounting the exhilarating, challenging, and life-and-death experiences along the way, the people that shaped his life, and insights for readers concerning neurological conditions, the healthcare system, and the important things in life.

An all-star lineup of rock-n-rollers-from Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell to Suzi Quatro and Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire-relay the uproariously wild, sentimental, and unexpected pre-stardom stories behind their favorite records. Rock Stars on the Record is a collection of first-hand tales by artists of all ages, backgrounds, and musical influences, remembering the meaning behind the records that mattered most to them. From Laura Jane Grace to Ian MacKaye, Don McLean to Cherie Currie, Alice Bag to Mac DeMarco, and many more, bestselling author Eric Spitznagel talks to rock stars across the sonic spectrum about the albums that changed them in ways only music can change someone. Everyone's most cherished childhood record-be it a battered piece of vinyl, torn cassette tape, or scratched CD-has a story, and those stories can be more revealing about their owners than you might expect. Read about how "Weird Al" Yankovic refined his accordion skills by playing along to Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, or how Fishbone's Angelo Moore saved his life with a boombox and a Bad Brains album. Or about how Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman of Prince's longtime band, The Revolution, fell in love while trading mixtapes.Each profile is more emotional, fascinating, and hilarious than the last. So place that needle in the groove, and prepare to hear something revelatory from your favorite rockers past and present.

The Lamoureux twins-Olympic gold medalists on the historic 2018 US women's ice hockey team-tell their story of grit and determination, from youth hockey dominated by boys to the big business of elite international sports, fighting for gender equity in hockey, sports, and beyond

On the 100th anniversary of The Volstead Act comes the deeply researched, epic, definitive story of George Remus, the man who cracked the Prohibition system, turned it on its ear, became one of the world's richest criminal masterminds, and inspired THE GREAT GATSBY.

The remarkable rags-to-riches story of Ruffhouse Records founder Chris Schwartz, who battled poverty, abuse, and addiction to start one of the most pivotal labels in hip-hop history and launch the careers of Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, NAS, Cypress Hill, DMX, Jermaine Dupri, Kriss Kross, Schoolly D and many more.

30 high-profile and celebrity breast cancer survivors and "previvors"--including Edie Falco, Sheryl Crow, and Athena Jones--lend their voices to this inspirational support and recovery roadmap for anyone braving a cancer diagnosis, along with their loved ones.

¿ Forgotten Piece of the French Resistance: through dogged research and remarkable interviews, the author brings to life a little-known French resistance network for Allied airmen known as Shelburne ¿ Women in History: the story of Godelieve Van Laere, just a teenager during the War, operating against the Nazi occupiers is a powerful addition to today¿s movement of celebrating women¿s important roles in history ¿ Author¿s Connections To Military and Veterans Organizations: she is a member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, the Oregon 8th Air Force Historical Society, the Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society, and the Association des Sauveteurs d¿Aviateurs Alliés ¿ Intersecting Lives: Dean Tate¿s induction, training, bombing raids, shootdown, and escape are interwoven with Godelieve Van Laere¿s youth in France, her family's role in the Resistance, her aid to the fallen bombardier, and her lifelong correspondence and friendship with him ¿ Inside a B-17 Bomber: riveting, heart-pounding portrayal of how the crew of a B-17 worked together ¿ Among the Last of Its Kind: the author not only interviewed her WWII veteran father and his fellow airmen before they died, but also interviewed the girl who served in the French Resistance and her associates. Such opportunities to interview living participants of these two parts of World War II may now be gone forever. There are fewer than 10 French Resistance members alive today. ¿ Veterans Day: we will publish in the lead-up to Veterans Day 2020 for positive media hits ¿ The Proven Sales Track of WWII Survival, Rescue, and Escape Books: 2019's Escape from Paris and No Surrender, and a number of classics, including Unbroken¿ Magnificent Photo Program: 8 pages of b&w photos

<b>* Celebrity Status:</b> Acker is a well-known TV personality starring on <i>Hot Bench</i>, a twice-Emmy-nominated CBS nationally syndicated show that averages 3.2 million viewers daily and is now in its sixth season.<br><br> <b>* Huge Media Platform:</b> In addition to her regular CBS television appearances, Acker has her own podcast¿<i>The Tanya Acker Show</i>¿and has done interviews for other popular news channels, shows, podcasts, and radio stations, including <i>Good Morning America</i>, <i>Entertainment Tonight</i>, <i>Wendy Williams</i>, CNN, <i>Anderson Cooper 360</i>, and countless others.<br><br><b>* First Celebrity Judge Book On This Topic:</b> From Judge Wapner to Judge Judy, there has never been a book on navigating civil court by a celebrity judge. Yet, a non-celebrity book like <i>Represent Yourself in Court</i> by Paul Bergman (published by NOLO) has sold nearly 30,000 BookScan copies in six editions since 2003.<br><br><b>* Covers Likely Legal Disputes from COVID-19 and Looting from Unruly Fringes of Protests:</b> The first everyman's legal guide to demystify and provide guidance for some of the most likely civil lawsuits to be brought and defended against in our new era of multiple national traumas.<br><br><b>* Visible High-Profile Events:</b> Acker regularly emcees high-profile public and philanthropic events, including the 2017 and 2018 Vera Institute Galas (in 2017 she moderated a conversation with Eric Holder), the 2017 and 2018 Western Justice Center Galas, and the 2016-2018 Public Counsel Galas, (in 2017, Public Counsel honored Bryan Stevenson and featured John Legend; in 2018 it honored Mike Farrell and featured Aloe Blacc).<br><br><b>* Availability for Media:</b> Acker is a frequent guest on TV and radio and also has been featured in various print and digital media. She¿s in production on <i>Hot Bench</i> generally only five days a month, so she¿ll have substantial opportunities to promote the book. <br><br><b>* Increased Need for This Book:</b> As Judge Tanya Acker explains, with today¿s increased interactions¿in person, online, in business and personal relationships¿there have never been more opportunities to offend and to take offense . . . and to sue or be sued!<br><br><b>* Judge Judy:</b> Likely foreword or blurb and support from Judge Judy.<br><br><b>* Navigation and Strategy:</b> Includes advice on understanding the bewildering processes of civil litigations, as well as strategies to win.

Perfect for readers of How God Changes Your Brain, two researchers present over thirty brain exercises to help readers generate happiness and success, in business and in life."e;This remarkable book translates state-of-the art neuroscience into practical techniques that rapidly promote personal transformation. If you want to double your happiness and your income, start using these powerful brain-changing exercises today!"e; John Assaraf, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of NeuroGymAdapted from a business school course they created for professionals, bestselling author Mark Waldman and Chris Manning present simple brain exercises, based on the latest neuroscience research, to guide readers to improvement in all parts of life, from work to home, from how we think to how we feel. Their promise is to help people create more "e;wealth"e; in their lives, defined as the combination of money, happiness, and success. Using the latest research studied by two experts in their field, the book presents both the scientific background and sets of "e;NeuroWisdom"e; exercises that will help people reduce neurological stress and increase happiness, motivation, and productivity. The "e;worry"e; centers of the brain are turned off and the optimism circuits are turned on. Work becomes more pleasurable and creativity is increased, enabling the brain to anticipate and solve problems more efficiently.From the cutting edge of brain science to real-world solutions, these exercises help readers gain the wisdom that leads to greater fulfillment.