A new and necessary examination of how nineteenth-century Cuban white elites viewed the natural world, material culture, and political power as intertwinedIn the decades before the Cuban wars of independence, white elites exploited the island’s natural history and culture to redefine racial identity and reassert authority. These practices occurred in the face of challenges to their political power from Cubans of mixed race and as Cuba’s dependence on sugar led to e...

Chelsea McGuire is ready to rebound after surviving a dark chapter of her life. Her best friend, Roxy, gives her a special present in celebration on the anniversary of being free from her abusive ex-husband, Dean—one night of pleasure with a pricey gigolo.Sean Acosta is mistaken as a male prostitute when he offers to buy her a drink. His instant attraction to the curvy sultry Chelsea quickly feels like an obsession so he plays along as her rented date. He knows exactly what she nee...

Enjoying drinks with friends will be all about comfortable conversation, the best background music, and delicious bites—not worrying about having one drink too many—with this collection of 36 cocktails and 24 dishes.“Session-able” cocktails rethink classic drinks with low-ABV swaps for more “cheers!” without feeling woozy. In this book, distillery owner Steven Grasse and IACP-award winning food and beverage journalist Adam Erace's master mixology are accompanied by...

Many people first approaching Quantum Healing Hypnosis feel a sense of uncertainty. You may wonder if it’s truly possible to guide yourself safely and effectively through a session—especially if detailed, beginner-friendly guidance feels hard to find. The world of self-directed inner work can seem overwhelming, particularly if you’ve never previously practiced meditation or related techniques. Many guides assume a level of prior knowledge, leaving newcomers hesitant and unsure of t...

Many people first approaching Quantum Healing Hypnosis feel a sense of uncertainty. You may wonder if it's truly possible to guide yourself safely and effectively through a session-especially if detailed, beginner-friendly guidance feels hard to find. The world of self-directed inner work can seem overwhelming, particularly if you've never previously practiced meditation or related techniques. Many guides assume a level of prior knowledge, leaving newcomers hesitant and unsure of their nex...

Bible Teacher Walks Through the Mornings of the Bible and Helps You Live in God's New Mercies· Six-week study to help you revolutionize the way you start your day· Wake up with hope, joy, and purpose· Includes access to six video teaching sessionsDespite your best intentions, mornings can be stressful and chaotic before your feet even hit the floor. Your thoughts spiral and hope feels just out of reach. You long to wake up with...

Professor Dylan Baldwin teaches his students about ethics and right versus wrong all the while hiding a fetish. He’s known to be tough on his students, but for a few lucky women, he’s even tougher in the bedroom. Until now, he’s managed to keep his personal affairs off the UCLA campus, but his new assistant, Samantha Rice, tempts him beyond all self-control. Now, he will cross all moral boundaries as he seduces the lovely woman into joining him in a realm of hidden desires and erotic fanta...

台灣詩人在國際努力開拓空間，是推展台灣意象的整體事功，期待如此能開創台灣文學的長久景象，並能奠定寶貴的歷史意義，使台灣文學在世界文壇上佔有一席之地。──叢書策劃／李魁賢《人生茶席：台灣茶詩 The Tea Session of Life：The poems of Taiwanese Tea──李昌憲漢英雙語詩集》收錄三十七首詩作及其英譯。詩人李昌憲藉品茗與養壺，調適工作壓力，從資訊電子業退休後，開始台灣茶山行旅，將品茶、製茶過程、對茶葉的研究以及各地茶種，化作一首首平實動人的詩句，熬煮出獨特的茶生活與心得。就讓我們跟著李昌憲走訪魚池品紅玉紅茶，蘭陽平原、碧湖、翠峰品烏龍茶，貓空品鐵觀音，北埔品東方美人、大坪林品文山包種，台東品紅烏龍，花蓮品蜜香紅茶，從茶詩中體悟人生況味。藉由翻譯學會戴茉莉之手，精準轉譯詩人對茶的所思所想，猶如回甘的韻味，讀來另有一番風情。