Forty years old and no backbone, no ability to stand up on my own and speak my power, speak my truth. And I was SICK of it. I was sick of the situation, of this scene I watched – no played part in – for the last decade plus of my life. Oh, wait, who am I kidding, for my ENTIRE LIFE!Break Down to Wake Up: Journey Beyond the Now is a gathering of 16 authors from around the globe, sharing personal journeys of the depths of personal pain, addiction, lo...

Uncover the secret annals of untold history in these eighteen medieval manuscripts. Each tortured scribe will bring you face to face with ancient horrors lurking in cursed castles, wild woodlands, haunted hamlets, and mysterious monasteries.Including a lineup of authors both established and emerging, HOWL Society Press presents the first-ever anthology of historical horror from the medieval period, fittingly introduced by the writer who arguably started it all: Christopher Buehlman...

On dit que les mercenaires n’ont pas d’âme, mais ils ont une mémoire. La nôtre, celle de la dernière des compagnies franches de Khatovar, vous la tenez entre vos mains. Ce sont nos entrailles, chaudes et puantes, étalées là devant vous. Vous qui lisez ces annales, ne perdez pas votre temps à nous maudire, car nous le sommes déjà…

Have you ever wondered about expressions such as "The cat's out of the bag," "Fast-buck artist," and "On the Q.T.?" Patrick Edwards explores these sayings and their fascinating origins, original meanings and present day usage having to do with Wall Street crime and Ponzi schemes.For instance, "Cooking the books" originated in England when the Earl of Strafford said: "The proof was once clear; however, they have cooked it ever since." The year was 1636, and the Earl was referring to...

A guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of what is happening in the world.”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray...

The final days of Justina Thrug’s rule were shaped not by politics or war, but by the will of a being far more powerful.The Hermit Crab, a being with powers at least equal to those of any wizard or sorcerer, dwelt on a small island in the harbor of Untunchilamon’s capital city. The Crab took exception to the violent political disputes which had disturbed the peace of its domicile; to restore the peace, the Crab commanded Justina and Varazchavardan to declare a truc...

In Grace Bomb, Pastor Pat Linnell equips us to join a movement of simple obedience with world-changing impact. Grace Bombs are intentional acts of love prompted by the Holy Spirit—offering an extra tip to a hardworking server, giving up a seat on an airplane, or making a meal for the ER nurse next door. When we grace bomb our neighbors, our spouses, or strangers on the street, we are responding to God’s call to love those people in generous and surprising ways. Drawing on ...

Brought to you by Penguin.A guide to the healing power of journalling and a meditation on the central questions of life, featuring creative contributions from Salman Rushdie, Esther Perel, Alain de Botton, Hanif Kureishi, Jia Tolentino, Elizabeth Gilbert, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, Lena Dunham and more.Suleika has kept a journal her whole life. Journalling has marked her greatest triumphs and buoyed her in her toughest moments. It has...

Global Backlash is the first book to move beyond the monolithic portrayal of the globalization protests that have escalated since Seattle and are not likely to abate soon. With trenchant analysis and dozens of primary documents from a variety of popular and uncommon sources, Robin Broad explores proposals and initiatives coming from the backlash to answer the question, 'But what do they want?' A range of sophisticated propositions and a vibrant debate among segments of the backlash emerge....

Uncover the secret annals of untold history in these eighteen medieval manuscripts. Each tortured scribe will bring you face to face with ancient horrors lurking in cursed castles, wild woodlands, haunted hamlets, and mysterious monasteries.Including a lineup of authors both established and emerging, HOWL Society Press presents the first-ever anthology of historical horror from the medieval period, fittingly introduced by the writer who arguably started it all: Christopher Buehlman...

Easy to cook meals, with just enough food for twoRealistically speaking, dining out every other day or relying on processed meals is not healthy. This reliance costs us not only our health but also a great sum of money. Today, home-cooked food with organic ingredients is encouraged to be consumed.However, it is hard to find time to always be in the kitchen, especially after a long day at work and running errands. Luckily, help is here! Inside this budget-friendly 5-ingredient...

Yuupurnju: A Warlpiri song cycle documents a ceremonial song cycle situated within the traditional kurdiji "shield" ceremony, as sung by Warlpiri Elder Henry Cooke Anderson Jakamarra at Lajamanu, Northern Territory, in 2013.The song cycle relates to a women's jukurrpa Dreaming narrative, and tells the story of a group of ancestral women on a journey across the country. Jakamarra performed the songs (recorded by Carmel O'Shannessy) to make them available to the War...