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The 1920s and 30s were key decades for the history of American social science. The success of such quantitative disciplines as economics and psychology during World War I forced social scientists to reexamine their methods and practices and to consider recasting their field as a more objective science separated from its historical foundation in social reform. The debate that ensued, fiercely conducted in books, articles, correspondence, and even presidential addresses, made its way into ev...

Have you decided to get healthy and start growing your own fruit and vegetables?Do you see organic gardening as something that is worthwhile, delivering the best in taste and quality?This book is designed to get you started!Many people enjoy gardening, whether they just grow flowers and plants for the beauty they provide or food they can eat without going to the shops. Recently organic produce has become increasingly popular, as it cuts out many of the harmful pesticides that are used by m...

Have you decided to get healthy and start growing your own fruit and vegetables?Do you see organic gardening as something that is worthwhile, delivering the best in taste and quality?This book is designed to get you started!Many people enjoy gardening, whether they just grow flowers and plants for the beauty they provide or food they can eat without going to the shops. Recently organic produce has become increasingly popular, as it cuts out many of the harmful pesticid...

"Filled with heart, humor and hope" a inspiring memoir on living with depression from the acclaimed mental health podcast Depresh Mode with John Moe ( People ).For years John Moe, critically-acclaimed public radio personality struggled with depression; it plagued his family and claimed the life of his brother in 2007. As Moe came to terms with his own illness, he began to see similar patterns of behavior and coping mechani...

Witty and painfully honest essays about perfection vs. reality: "Hilarious…[an] incredibly distinctive voice." —Emma Gannon, bestselling author of OliveFrom the author of the popular newsletter That's What She Said, Nobody Cares is a candid personal essay collection about work, failure, friendship, and the messy business of being alive in your twenties and thirties.As she shares her hard-won insights from screwing up, growing up, a...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the creator of Elle’s “Eric Reads the News,” a heartfelt and hilarious memoir-in-essays about growing up seeing the world differently, finding unexpected hope, and experiencing every awkward, extraordinary stumble along the way.“Pop culture–obsessed, Sedaris-level laugh-out-loud funny . . . [R. Eric Thomas] is one of my favorite writers.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda,

The instant New York Times bestseller and laugh-out-loud look at pop culture and social media stardom from one of the most popular funemployed millennials today, perfect for fans of Give Them Lala and The Betches.As the creator of the breakout Instagram account @GirlWithNoJob, Claudia Oshry has turned not wanting an ordinary career into a thriving media company and pop culture-focused podcast and morning show. The origins of her p...

“Amy Webb found her true love after a search that's both charmingly romantic and relentlessly data-driven. Anyone who uses online dating sites must read her funny, fascinating book.”—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness ProjectAfter yet another disastrous date, Amy Webb was preparing to cancel her JDate membership when epiphany struck: her standards weren’t too high, she just wasn’t approaching the...

**“A remarkable journey. I laughed. I cried. I got another cat.” —Lily Tomlin“Paula Poundstone is the funniest human being I have ever known.” —Peter Sagal, host of Wait Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me! and author of The Book of Vice**“Is there a secret to happiness?” asks comedian Paula Poundstone. "I don’t know how or why anyone would keep it a secret. It seems rather cruel, really . . . Where could it be? Is it deceptively simple? Does it melt at a certain tem...

Eleven girls share their stories about facing tough times—and coming out stronger.Want some major motivation to dream big and take on your next challenge? Inspiring True Teen Stories brings together some of the most moving reader stories ever printed in the pages of Seventeen magazine. These eleven girls reveal how they faced life's most difficult obstacles—and came out stronger. One girl shares how she overcame a terrifying injury, while ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFeatured as One of Summer’s most anticipated reads by the Los Angeles Times, Vogue, Vulture, Entertainment Weekly, ELLE, Buzzfeed, and Bitch Media.From the author of I Don’t Want to Die Poor and in the style of New York Times bestsellers You Can’t Touch My Hair, Bad Feminist, and I'm Judging You