Epub Download

The Tequila Dictionary By : Eric Zandona READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "As comprehensive as it gets" The New York Times An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about tequila and agave spirits, from history, ingredients and the latest craft tequila techniques to tasting notes and the many regional variations and specialities.A tequila revolution is taking place, with more and more people learning to appreciate the rich culture, craft and flavor to be found in this unique spirit. The Tequila Dictionary is the drinker's guide to this wonderful world. With hundreds of entries on tequila and agave spirits covering everything from history, culture and ingredients to distilling techniques, cocktails and the many varieties of the drink, spirits expert Eric Zandona explores the truth behind this truly captivating drink. Book Detail : Author : Eric Zandona Pages : 256 pages Publisher : Mitchell Beazley Language : ISBN-10 : 1784725471 IS...

Cocktails of the Movies: An Illustrated Guide to Cinematic Mixology By : Will Francis READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Now available in a new expanded and updated edition, Cocktails of the Movies serves up the 72 greatest cocktails to have featured on film.Take a journey through Hollywood's lifelong love affair with cocktails, celebrating the greatest characters and their iconic drinks through original illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes. From Marilyn's Manhattan in Some Like It Hot to The Dude's White Russian in The Big Lebowski, there's something for everyone. Each cocktail is accompanied by the recipe, method, a history of the drink and a synopsis of its scene in the movie alongside full-color original artwork. Book Detail : Author : Will Francis Pages : 176 pages Publisher : Prestel Publishing Language : ISBN-10 : 3791387448 ISBN-13 : 9783791387444   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, An...

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: Over 1,000 Cocktails for Every Occasion By : Cider Mill Press READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Encyclopedia of Cocktails features over 1,000 cocktails for every occasion!?From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology,?The Encyclopedia of Cocktails?is any bartender?s go-to resource.Clean, uncluttered design and extensive index make finding drinks easy, whether you?re searching by spirit or style.?Ever wondered about the origins of a Martini or Old Fashioned? This book delves into the history of over 100 classic cocktails. There are also recipes for hundreds of homemade ingredients; from syrups to blends, infusions, tinctures, foams, and more, you?ll be crafting bespoke ingredients in no time.?The Encyclopedia of Cocktails?is the perfect gift for anyone who likes to mix drinks ? it?s the only cocktail book they?ll ever need! Book Detail : Author : Cider Mill Press Pages : 576 pages Publisher : Cider Mill Press Language : ISBN-10 ...

Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails By : Shannon Mustipher READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The IACP 2020 winner in the Beer, Wine, & Spirits category, Shannon Mustipher's book on exotic cocktails offers a refreshingly modern take on tiki. With original recipes, techniques, tasting notes and recommendations, and tips on style and music, Tiki is an inspirational resource for cocktail lovers ready to explore fine Caribbean rums.Tiki is the endless summer, an instant vacation, a sweet and colorful ticket to paradise with no baggage fees. Romanticized since midcentury but too long overlooked as the province of suburban lodges and family resorts, the tiki cocktail is stepping into its moment with sophisticated spirits lovers, skilled mixologists, and intrepid foodies. In Tiki, Brooklyn-based rum expert Shannon Mustipher brings focus on refreshing flavors, fine spirits, and high-impact easy-to-execute presentation.Dozens of easy-to-follow recipes present new versions o...

Whiskey Cocktails: A Curated Collection of Over 100 Recipes, From Old School Classics to Modern Originals (Cocktail Recipes, Whisky Scotch Bourbon Drinks, Home Bartender, Mixology, Drinks Beverages Cookbook) By : Cider Mill Press READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Craft the perfect whiskey cocktail! Enjoy over 100 whiskey cocktail recipes, featuring your favorite spirit!From the Manhattan to the Mint Julep, whiskey is the foundation of some of the most iconic, old-school cocktails, and its renaissance has led to an array of innovative new creations. Whether you prefer your drinks tart and refreshing or complex and spirit-forward, this artfully curated collection features over 100 recipes for whiskey, bourbon, and rye cocktails as well as distillery profiles on Buffalo Trace, Four Roses, Hartfield & Co., Heaven Hill, Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Willett, and Woodford Reserve. This high-quality gift book includes recipes for all of these libations ...

Blackthorn's Botanical Brews: Herbal Potions, Magical Teas, and Spirited Libations By : Amy Blackthorn READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : ?An absolutely exceptional magical resource that you?ll enjoy reading cover to cover! From teas and kombucha, to liquors and liqueurs, and even a few delectable bites, author Amy Blackthorn?s zesty, exciting writing and impressive knowledge will inspire your kitchen witchery.? -- Julia Halina Hadas, author of WitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic and RitualBlackthorn?s Botanical Brews has something for everyone. This book outlines the magical uses for many well-loved, traditional beverage ingredients found throughout time. Readers learn what potions are, what purpose they serve, and how to create their own brews, bitters, vermouth, and kombucha, as well as how to blend the perfect tea for their magical desires. Included:: ?Getting to Know Your Spirits ?Adding Magic to Your Daily Activities ?In the Kitchen ?I...

Shake: A New Perspective on Cocktails By : Eric Prum READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An artisinal cocktail book by two best friends and the entrepreneurs who invented the The Mason Shaker cocktail shaker and whose mission is to bring cocktail crafting out of the bar and into the home. Design, cocktail, and culinary enthusiasts Eric Prum and Josh Williams realized that while cocktail bars have sprouted up just about everywhere, good drinks still couldn't be found in the one place where they always mixed them: at home with friends. So, from their Brooklyn workshop, where they designed, created, and launched The Mason Shaker, a now-iconic invention that transformed a ?Mason jar into a ?cocktail shaker, they also created ?Shake. ?One part instructional recipe book and one part photo journey through their year of cocktail crafting, the book is a simple and inspirational expression of their seasonal, straightforward approach to drinks and entertaining: Mixing cocktail...

Texas Whiskey: A Rich History of Distilling Whiskey in the Lone Star State By : Nico Martini READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Texas Whiskey:?here is the first and only book to tell the story of Texas whiskey.Texas history runs deep, and the history of whiskey in the state is no exception. But the Texas whiskey scene, which emphasizes?local corn and barrels made from trees grown in the state,?has grown exponentially in the last 10 years, as this collection of over 100 varied distillers makes clear. Locals and tourists alike will discover new expressions that are sure to satisfy tastes as varied as Texas is large.?Texas Whiskey, through distillery profiles, interviews with experts, and original photography, tells the story of how whiskey from the Lone Star State is unlike whiskey being made anywhere else on the planet.? Nico Martini?is the co-founder of Bar Draught, mobile draught cocktail solutions, is the founder of Hypeworthy, a digital marketing and branding agency...

Batch Cocktails: Make-Ahead Pitcher Drinks for Every Occasion By : Maggie Hoffman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A hip, accessible guide to batch cocktail-making for entertaining, with 65 recipes that can be made hours--or weeks!--ahead of time so that hosts and hostesses have one less thing to worry about as the doorbell rings.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEEDAs anyone who has hosted a dinner party knows, cocktail hour is the most fun part of the evening for guests--but the most stressful for whomever is in charge of keeping the drinks flowing. The solution, though, is simple: batch it! In this fun collection, Maggie Hoffman offers 65 delicious and creative cocktails that you don't have to stir or shake to order; rather, they are designed to stay fresh when made ahead and served out of a pitcher. Recipes such as Tongue in Cheek (gin, Meyer lemon, thyme, Cocchi Rosa), Friendly Fires (mezcal, chile vodka, watermelon, lime), Birds & Bees...

The Bourbon Bartender: 50 Cocktails to Celebrate the American Spirit By : Jane Danger READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Raise your glass to the bourbon renaissance with this must-have cocktail collection. Made in America and aged in charred new American oak barrels, bourbon is the quintessential US spirit?but the best part is mixing it up into tasty drinks. Here are the best of the best. Whiskey experts Jane Danger and Alla Lapushchik offer timeless classics and forgotten gems, such as the Old Fashioned and the Boulevardier, as well as cutting-edge craft concoctions, including the Brown Derby and Paper Plane. They also serve up a short history of bourbon, tips for making delicious infusions and syrups, sidebars chronicling bourbon?s influence on American culture, short profiles of the country?s best bourbon-focused bars, and a calendar of bourbon festivals and events?everything a bourbon lover could want. Book Detail : Author : Jane Danger Pages : 160 pages Publisher ...

Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance By : Alex Hutchinson READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? Foreword by Malcolm GladwellREVISED EDITION???Updated with the latest research and a new afterwordLimits are an illusion:?discover the revolutionary account of the science and psychology of endurance, revealing the secrets of reaching the hidden extra potential within us all."A voyage to the outer reaches of human capacity.???David Epstein, author of Range"Reveals how we can all surpass our perceived?physical limits." ?Adam Grant The capacity to endure is the key trait that underlies great performance in virtually every field. But what if we all can go farther, push harder, and achieve more than we think we?re capable of?Blending cutting-edge science and gripping storytelling in the spirit of Malcolm Gladwell?who contributes the book?s foreword?award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson reveals t...

Life as We Made It: How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined?and Redefined?Nature By : Beth Shapiro READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From the first dog to the first beefalo, from farming to CRISPR, the human history of remaking nature?When the 2020 Nobel Prize was awarded to the inventors of CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, it underlined our amazing and apparently novel powers to alter nature. But as biologist Beth Shapiro argues in Life as We Made It, this phenomenon isn?t new. Humans have been reshaping the world around us for ages, from early dogs to modern bacteria modified to pump out insulin. Indeed, she claims, reshaping nature?resetting the course of evolution, ours and others??is the essence of what our species does.?In exploring our evolutionary and cultural history, Shapiro finds a course for the future. If we have always been changing nature to help us survive and thrive, then we need to avoid naive arguments about how we might destroy it ...

Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Student Workbook By : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This Student Workbook contains exercises to reinforce what you will learn in both in the textbook and the classroom. The exercises cover the new National EMS Education Standards and are designed to test your general knowledge, encourage critical thinking, and aid comprehension of assessment and treatment skills. Organized by chapter, the Student Workbook provides a variety of exercises to reinforce material learned, including: General Knowledge, Critical Thinking, and Skills Activities Fill in the Patient Care Report Answer Key provided on perforated pages Book Detail : Author : American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Pages : 644 pages Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers Language : ISBN-10 : 1284131068 ISBN-13 : 9781284131062   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporti...

Clinically Oriented Anatomy By : Keith L. Moore READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The world?s most trusted clinically focused anatomy text!Renowned for comprehensive coverage, the best-selling Clinically Oriented Anatomy guides students from initial anatomy and foundational science courses through clinical training and practice. The eighth edition reflects significant new information and updates and maintains the highest standards for scientific and clinical accuracy. Comprehensive updates reflect changes in the clinical application of anatomy as well as new imaging technologies, focusing on the anatomy that students need to know.Extensively revised ?Clinical Blue Boxes? explore the practical applications of anatomy, and helpful icons distinguish the type of clinical information covered in each.Clinically relevant anatomy focuses on physical diagnosis, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and understanding the anatomical basis of emergency medicine and general su...

EMS Field Guide, BLS Version By : Jon Tardiff READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Designed for both beginning and experienced EMTs, the EMS Field Guide, BLS Version is the ideal quick reference. Now in its Ninth Edition, this field guide has been an essential resource for EMS professionals for over a decade. Whether you're a student, or a 20-year veteran of emergency medical services, this guide gives you quick access to vital information needed to perform your job. This newly updated edition includes: EMT field determination of death checklist CDC criteria for field evaluation of school aged athletes with head injuries Capnography waveform interpretation for BLA/AEMT providers Comprehensive ACLS algorithms for EMT/AEMT including asthma, traumatic and hypothermic arrest, and post-arrest resuscitation and care Pain assessment charts Updated infectious disease to include high risk biological response including Ebola and MERS Revised American Burn Association (ABA) bur...

Lange Radiography Review Flashcards By : D.A. Saia READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Improve your knowledge of every aspect of radiologic technology with these high-yield flashcards!294 flashcards offer a fun, fast, and effective way to prepare for the ARRT examinationLearn about every key area of radiography with more than 1,000 questions and answers covering:Patient protectionEquipment operation and quality controlImage acquisition and evaluationImaging proceduresPatient care and educationFrom the author of LANGE Q&A Radiography Exam and LANGE Radiography PrepStudy on-the-go, quiz yourself, or brush up before the examARRT is a registered trademark of The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. Book Detail : Author : D.A. Saia Pages : 296 pages Publisher : McGraw...

Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide: The Truth About Density Testing, Osteoporosis Drugs and Building Bone Quality at Any Age By : Lani Simpson READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Part whistle-blower book, part bone health bible, Dr. Lani?s No-Nonsense Bone Health Guide is the first consumer book to expose the shocking difficulty of getting an accurate bone density reading and the serious risks of long-term use of osteoporosis medications, which are often prescribed based on inaccurate readings. In addition to this vital information about bone density testing, Dr. Lani Simpson cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis and explains what readers can do now to build and maintain healthy bones for life. Dr. Simpson shares her well-rounded, whole-body approach to bone health, including discussions of digestive health, diet, supplements, exercise, and how aging affects the bones. Readers learn surprising facts about what foods and medicine...

Surgical Notes: A Pocket Survival Guide for the Operating Room By : Susan D. Sheets READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The OR Survival Guide From aseptic technique to effective communication and everything in between, here's the on-the-spot guidance you need to succeed in the OR in a pocket-sized, quick reference format.Consult it at the start of your day or between cases to jog your memory and build your confidence. Refresh your knowledge of the essentials of aseptic technique, surgical conscience, anatomy, basic set-up, instruments, and sutures. Be ready for challenging situations with tips for communicating effectively in the OR. Anticipate need and attune your critical thinking to be able to set up your back table and mayo stand quickly and efficiently, count effectively, and communicate well with your team.A Must Have in the OR "This little book is amazing. I've only had it a week and I absolutely love it. It has great tips and pointers that I've ...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach By : Virginia Poole Arcangelo READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Be ready to prescribe and administer drugs safely and effectively?and grasp all the vitals of pharmacology?with the fully updated Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice, 4th edition .Written by pharmacology nursing experts, this easy-to-read text offers proven frameworks for treating more than 50 common diseases and disorders. Learn how to identify disorders, review possible therapies, then prescribe and monitor drug treatment, accurately. Based on current evidence and real-life patient scenarios, this is the perfect pharmacology learning guide and on-the-spot clinical resource.Absorb the key principles and practical methods for accurate prescribing and monitoring, with . . .NEW chapter on Parkinson?s disease , osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritisNEW and updated therapies, and updated and additional case studies, with sample question...

Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing By : Stedman's READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Reference Redefined. You have our word on it.?Featuring more than 56,000 entries, this?7th Edition contains the medical terminology used in more than 30 of today's fastest-growing health profession areas?plus comprehensive inclusion of entries suited for the nursing field. More than 70 leading consultants from health professions and nursing contributed to the enhancements of this edition to ensure?Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing is your go-to source for health reference.?Key Features:A-to-Z organization, coupled with precision-cut thumb tabs, quickly leads you to a definition1,000 color images and photographs enhance definitions and aid in comprehensionDetailed Anatomical Atlas, included in a special glossy insert with detailed images by Anatomical Chart Company, provides a visual representation of ana...

Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Modern Democracy By : Thomas Nichols READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A contrarian yet highly engaging account of the spread of illiberal and anti-democratic sentiment throughout our culture that places responsibility on the citizens themselves.Over the past three decades, citizens of democracies who claim to value freedom, tolerance, and the rule of law have increasingly embraced illiberal politicians and platforms. Democracy is in trouble--but who is really to blame?In Our Own Worst Enemy, Tom Nichols challenges the current depictions of the rise of illiberal and anti-democratic movements in the United States and elsewhere as the result of the deprivations of globalization or the malign decisions of elites. Rather, he places the blame for the rise ofilliberalism on the people themselves. Nichols traces the illiberalism of the 21st century to the growth of unchecked narcissism, rising standards of living, global peace,...

The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings By : Monica Ramirez Basco READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Bipolar disorder is a lifelong challenge, but it doesn't have to rule your life. Join the many tens of thousands of readers who have used the science-based tools in this book to achieve greater balance and get the most out of treatment. Leading expert Dr. Monica Ramirez Basco helps you understand the nature of bipolar illness and recognize the early warning signs of mood swings. Step-by-step exercises (you can download and print additional copies of the forms as needed) give you greater insight into your own triggers, vulnerabilities, and strengths. Dr. Basco guides you to build the particular skills you need to withstand the seductive pull of manic episodes and escape the paralysis of depression. You'll also learn key strategies for managing stress, making healthy decisions, and solving problems. Vivid stories and examples illustrate how to...

The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-Week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress By : John D. Teasdale READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Imagine an 8-week program that can help you overcome depression, anxiety, and stress--by simply learning new ways to respond to your own thoughts and feelings. That program is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and it has been tested and proven effective in clinical trials throughout the world. Now you can get the benefits of MBCT any time, any place, by working through this carefully constructed book. The expert authors introduce specific mindfulness practices to try each week, plus reflection questions, tools for keeping track of progress, and helpful comments from others going through the program. Like a trusted map, this book guides you step by step along the path of change. Guided meditations are provided on the accompanying MP3 CD and are also available as audio downloads. Note: The MP3 CD can be pla...

Princeton Review AP Psychology Premium Prep, 2022: 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques By : The Princeton Review READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : PREMIUM PREP FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the 2022 AP Psychology Exam with this Premium version of the Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide. Includes 5 full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews, targeted strategies for every section of the exam, and access to online extras. Techniques That Actually Work. - Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test - Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically - Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harderEverything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. - Fully aligned with the latest College Board standards for AP(R) Psychology - Comprehensive content review for all test topics - Access to study plans, a handy list of key terms, helpful pre-college information, and more via your online Stud...

Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice By : Derald Wing Sue READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A brand new, fully updated edition of the most widely-used, frequently-cited, and critically acclaimed multicultural text in the mental health fieldThis fully revised, 8th edition of the market-leading textbook on multicultural counseling comprehensively covers the most recent research and theoretical formulations that introduce and analyze emerging important multicultural topical developments. It examines the concept of "cultural humility" as part of the major characteristics of cultural competence in counselor education and practice; roles of white allies in multicultural counseling and in social justice counseling; and the concept of "minority stress" and its implications in work with marginalized populations. The book also reviews and introduces the most recent research on LGBTQ issues, and looks at major research developments in the ma...

Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders By : Jennifer L. Gaudiani READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Patients with eating disorders frequently feel that they aren't "sick enough" to merit treatment, despite medical problems that are both measurable and unmeasurable. They may struggle to accept rest, nutrition, and a team to help them move towards recovery. Sick Enough offers patients, their families, and clinicians a comprehensive, accessible review of the medical issues that arise from eating disorders by bringing relatable case presentations and a scientifically sound, engaging style to the topic. Using metaphor and patient-centered language, Dr. Gaudiani aims to improve medical diagnosis and treatment, motivate recovery, and validate the lived experiences of individuals of all body shapes and sizes, while firmly rejecting dieting culture.? Book Detail : Author : Jennifer L. Gaudiani Pages : 276 pages Publisher : Routledge ...

My Mother Once Told Me... By : Carol A Schauer READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From the rural plains of the Midwest to California in the Great Depression, through the Women's Movement of the 1970s, to current day, embrace three generations of strong women. TETHERED BY THE UNBREAKABLE BOND of mother and daughter, these three women share a powerful history. Fannie, the adventuresome one, endlessly resourceful in solving challenges (even those brought on by her alcoholic husband); Barbara June, the survivor, relentless in preventing her circumstances and deprivations to be defining; and Carol who tries to pull it all together.As you read of their challenges and triumphs, reflect on your mom and your mom's mom and marvel at the experiences all daughters share as well as the unique and powerful messages each mother passes to her daughter through words and actions. The lessons may be bold or subtle, loving or seemingly cruel, and the learning may be consciously or...

Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent Into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland By : Chris Thrall READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Chris Thrall left the Royal Marines to find fortune in Hong Kong, but following a bizarre series of jobs ended up homeless and in psychosis from crystal meth.He began working for the 14K, a notorious crime syndicate, as a nightclub doorman in the Wan Chai red-light district, where he uncovered a vast global conspiracy and the 'Foreign Triad' - a secretive expat clique in cahoots with the Chinese gangs.Alone and confused in the neon glare of Hong Kong's seedy backstreets, Chris was forced to survive in the world's most unforgiving city, hooked on the world's most dangerous drug.Engaging, honest and full of Chris's irrepressible humour, this remarkable memoir combines gripping storytelling with brooding menace as the Triads begin to cast their shadow over him. The result is a truly psychotic urban ...

Mercy: A Memoir of Medical Trauma and True Crime Obsession By : Marcia Trahan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Literary Nonfiction. Women's Studies. When Marcia Trahan began watching true crime television, she did so in secret. She felt ashamed by her fascination with these violent stories, and how hungrily she consumed one gruesome tale after another. Only years later did she start to connect the dots between her true crime obsession and the series of invasive medical procedures that had left her feeling victimized and violated. Can the body tell the difference between an attacker's knife and a surgeon's? This is the central question in MERCY, a question that leads Trahan to re-examine her body's reaction to lifesaving medical treatment, the childhood experiences that first made her feel unsafe in her own skin, and the true crime genre's most common tropes. Part searingly honest memoir, part incisive cultural criticism, MERCY explores the appea...

My Heart Can't Even Believe It: A Story of Science, Love, and Down Syndrome By : Amy Silverman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : All parent stories about raising a child with Down syndrome are special and unique, but in the hands of a good writer, they can have the power to reach, change, and resonate far beyond family and friends. And that is the case with My Heart Can't Even Believe It, by journalist, blogger, and NPR contributor Amy Silverman. Amy bravely looks at her life, before and after her daughter Sophie was born, and reflects on her transformation from "a spoiled, self-centered brat," who used words like retard and switched lines at the Safeway to avoid a bagger with special needs, into the mother of a kid with Down syndrome and all that her new identity entails. She describes her evolution as gradual, one built by processing her fears and facing questions both big and small about Sophie, Down syndrome, and her place in the world. Funny...

The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession By : Susan Orlean READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Orchid Thief is Susan Orlean?s tale of an amazing obsession. Determined to clone an endangered flower?the rare ghost orchid Polyrrhiza lindenii?a deeply eccentric and oddly attractive man named John Laroche leads Orlean on an unforgettable tour of America?s strange flower-selling subculture, through Florida?s swamps and beyond, along with the Seminoles who help him and the forces of justice who fight him. In the end, Orlean?and the reader?will have more respect for underdog determination and a powerful new definition of passion. ? In this new edition, coming fifteen years after its initial publication and twenty years after she first met the ?orchid thief,? Orlean revisits this unforgettable world, and the route by which it was brought to the screen in the film Adaptation, in a new retrospective essay. Book Detail : Author : Susan Orlean Pages : 370 pages Pub...

Nice Girls Still Don't Get the Corner Office: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers By : Lois P. Frankel READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The New York Times bestseller, which has become a must-have for women in business, is now revised and updated in celebration of its 10th anniversary.Internationally recognized executive coach Dr. Lois P. Frankel teacher women how to eliminate unconscious mistakes that could be holding them back, and gives invaluable coaching tips that can easily be incorporated into social and business skills. The results are career opportunities women never thought possible and the power and know-how to occupy the corner office! Stop making "nice girl" mistakes such as: -Mistake #13: Avoiding office politics-Mistake #21: Multi-tasking-Mistake #54: Failure to negotiate-Mistake #82: Asking permission-Mistake #100: Smiling inappropriately. These and other behaviors are why NICE GIRLS DON'T GET THE CORNER OFFICE...

The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table By : Minda Harts READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Lean In for women of color: A no-BS look at the odds stacked against women of color in professional settings, from the wage gap to biases and micro-aggressions, with actionable takeawaysThe Memo is the much-needed career advice guide for women of color specifically, finally ending the one-size-fits-all approach of business books that lump together women across races and overlook the unique barriers to success for women of color. In a charismatic and relatable voice, Minda Harts brings her entrepreneurial experience as CEO of The Memo to the page, as well as her past career life as a fundraising consultant to top colleges across the country. With wit and candor, Harts begins by acknowledging the "ugly truths" that keep women of color from getting the proverbial seat at the table in corporate America: micro-aggressions, systemic racism, ...

Believe Bigger: Discover the Path to Your Life Purpose By : Marshawn Evans Daniels READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Reinvention strategist Marshawn Evans Daniels delivers a practical and inspirational guide for women ready to reclaim their lives and discover a higher purpose, demonstrating that through disruption, life can become sweeter than you ever imagined?Believe Bigger is ?your most inspiring girlfriend in book form? (Booklist). Marshawn Evans Daniels thought she was on the right path. She was an accomplished business woman and high-powered sports attorney ready to marry the man of her dreams?until she learned just days before a fairytale wedding that he was cheating on her. After this betrayal flipped her seemingly perfect world upside down, she found herself craving significance, not just success. Believe Bigger is about resilience, reclaiming your life, and discovering how God uses rejection, hardship, and unexpected circumstances to awaken something greate...

Monthly Budget Planner: Expense Finance Budget by a Year Monthly Weekly & Daily Bill Budgeting Planner and Organizer Tracker Workbook Journal Blue Floral Watercolor Design By : Amanda R Terpstra READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Daily Weekly & Monthly Budget PlannerThe Monthly Bill Planner and Organizer provide a fantastic way to organize your bills and plan for your expenses. The journal comprises of neatly organized spaces for the week and month that you wish to plan your expenses and account for your bills.BOOK DETAILS: Account trackerMonthly savings trackerDebt payment logCheck ledgerMonthly Budget WorksheetWeekly and Daily Expense TrackerCover Design: Matte Craft CoverPrinted on quality paperLight weight. Easy to carry around Made in the USAManagement your money, it perfect for business, personal finance, bookkeeping and budgeting. Give it for yourself friends family and co-worker and Have a great year together. Book Detail : Author : Amanda R Terpstra Pa...

Own It: The Secret to Life By : Diane Von Furstenberg READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "Own It is a must-have survival guide that you can come back to time and again for immediate inspiration from the heart and soul of the trailblazing business leader and creative genius that is DVF!" ?Whitney Wolfe Herd, CEO and Founder of Bumble"Many books describe paths to success, but only Own It helps us to find our own. My friend Diane von Furstenberg gives us the biggest gift: faith in our uniqueness." ?Gloria Steinem, writer, activist and feminist organizerThe entrepreneur and philanthropist presents her A-Z guide and manifesto for personal growth and for turning problems into assetsInternationally renowned fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg shares her accessible, empowering manifesto. In an easy-to-navigate A-Z format, Own It is her blueprint for enjoying both personal and professional growth at any age. "The secret of life is ...

Rich Kid Smart Kid: Giving Your Child a Financial Head Start By : Robert T. Kiyosaki READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : RICH KID SMART KID is written for parents who value education, want to give their child a financial and academic head start in life, and are willing to take an active role to make it happen. In the Information Age, a good education is more important than ever. But the current educational system may not be providing all the information your child needs. This book was designed to fill in the gaps: to help you give your child the same inspiring and practical financial knowledge that Robert Kiyosaki's rich dad gave him. Book Detail : Author : Robert T. Kiyosaki Pages : 272 pages Publisher : Plata Publishing Language : ISBN-10 : 1612680607 ISBN-13 : 9781612680606   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Montague Siblings, #1) By : Mackenzi Lee READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A?hilarious and swashbuckling teen historical fiction novel, named one of summer's 20 must-read books by Entertainment Weekly! A New York Times bestseller! A young bisexual British lord embarks on an unforgettable Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend/secret crush. An 18th-century romantic adventure for the modern age written by?This Monstrous Thing?author Mackenzi Lee?Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda?meets the 1700s.Henry ?Monty? Montague doesn?t care that his roguish passions are far from suitable for the gentleman he was born to be. But as Monty embarks on his grand tour of Europe, his quests for pleasure and vice are in danger of coming to an end. Not only does his father expect him to take over the family?s estate upon his return, but Monty is also nursing an impossible crush on his best friend and traveling companion, Percy.So Monty v...

The Elements of Typographic Style: Version 4.0 By : Robert Bringhurst READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining the practical, theoretical, and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough revision and updating of the longest chapter, "Prowling the Specimen Books," and many other small but important updates based on things that are continually changing in the field. Book Detail : Author : Robert Bringhurst Pages : 382 pages Publisher : Hartley and Marks Publishers Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0881792128 ISBN-13 : 9780881792126   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================