An urgent and compelling graphic memoir about a Pakistani investigative journalist at odds with his fundamentalist family and the Pakistani military that attempts to kidnap himIn Islamabad in 2018, Pakistani investigative journalist Taha Siddiqui is kidnapped at gunpoint and barely escapes being killed. He flees the country on the first plane to France with questions left unanswered: What motivated the attack? Was the tyrannical Pakistani military involved?...

Grab your shakers and pint glasses because it’s time to get into the ultimate brew-tiful journey!Get ready to discover the fabulous world of beer cocktails—a delightful mix of bubbly brews and cocktail creativity!This journey is packed with history, quirky anecdotes, and all the magical ingredients that will turn you into a mixology maestro. Whether you're a hop-obsessed beer lover or a cocktail aficionado, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant gui...

How far would you go to save yourself?Leelee Steel loves post-punk music, night drives, and her black cat, Pluto. What she doesn't love is the violence she experiences at the hands of her alcoholic husband and the chronic pain endangering her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Despite her precarious circumstances, she's determined to regain control of her life.Then, a senseless act of cruelty forces Leelee to make a drastic choice. With the help of her best ...

A Olot, entre la ferreria i la fira, s'alça un drama ple de vida popular, orgull artesanal i passions amagades. Jordi, ferrer i daguer, comparteix l'escena amb Rosa, la seva filla, en una relació marcada per la tendresa, el treball i una tristesa que no acaba d'explicar-se. L'arribada de Biel, Boy, l'Esquerrà, Arnal, Agneta i la baronessa desplega un mosaic de rivalitats amoroses, complicitats, bromes i contrastos socials que fan avançar l'acció amb ritme i enginy. L'obra combina humor, li...

A Wall Street Journal BestsellerNamed a Financial Times top titleHow to unleash "human magic" and achieve improbable results.Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer's spectacular turnaround, unveils his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business.Back in 2012, "Everyone thought we were going to di...

Hubert Selby Jr., acclaimed author of the classic novel Last Exit to Brooklyn, tells the powerful story of an extraordinary bond between an African-American teen seeking vengeance in the wake of tragedy and an old man who guides him toward redemptionGrowing up in New York City's soul-killing South Bronx ghetto, Bobby, a young black teenager, has only known violence, poverty, and despair. But there is one true light in his life: his girlfriend, Maria. On the...

This new edition textbook is a comprehensive guide to hydrodynamics and fluid dynamics, addressing phenomena encountered in everyday life and critical engineering applications across multiple disciplines. Introducing brand new photographs and figures, an additional chapter, along with expanded appendices and a comprehensive subject index, this is an exposition on the application of the fundamental principles of mechanics and thermodynamics to understand fluid flow motion, forces and energi...

Five daily habits that reduce burnout, build engagement, and create a stronger organization, with no complex programs or HR mandates required.Burnout is at record levels, and most leadership advice isn't solving it, because it's too complicated, it lands on HR teams who can't change daily culture, or it simply doesn't stick. This book offers something more useful: 5 simple, repeatable practices that managers, executives, and CEOs can weave into their existing routi...

" Crocheters looking to move beyond basic granny squares, as well as new crocheters drawn to these traditional motifs, will enjoy this collection." — Library JournalWith twenty-five brand new squares and twenty-five all-new projects!Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and inspired more than 70,000 crocheters to make and create beautiful, stylish projects with these classic motifs. Now ...

A blood-chilling excursion into the twisted mind of a serial killer by the acclaimed author of Last Exit to Brooklyn, Hubert Selby Jr.When the oppressiveness of his memories becomes too hard to bear, a traumatized veteran decides to die. But he grows impatient during the legal waiting period to purchase the gun that will end his sad life. Then he grows angry, resentful of those he blames for his misery and those he feels simply don't deserve to live. Sudden...

An easy, how-to guide to crochet with eight beautiful projects for you to craft.Combine fun yarn, hooking, and easy stitches and you'll end up with eight eye-catching crochet blankets that everyone will want. Crochet Blankets is an easy, how-to booklet that teaches you everything you need to know about crocheting blankets and throws. From yarn recommendations to stitches used, this booklet contains eight patterns that you'll want to try again and again.

" Earthy, thoughtful, funny" stories of love and despair, destiny and dumb luck, by the author of Last Exit to Brooklyn and Requiem for a Dream ( Library Journal).Hubert Selby Jr. made an indelible mark on contemporary American literature with Last Exit to Brooklyn, a controversial novel that explored life at the lowest strata of urban society. But even before that novel altered the landscape of American fiction, ...