What is insomnia? Insomnia is when a person has any sleep related difficulties, mainly falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning. Each of these can be extremely irritating and can affect the way that the rest of your day plays out. This is because when you do get up you are still tired and not refreshed. Over a period of time people who suffer from insomnia tend to develop mood disorders, they lack motivation, the inability to concentrate, lack of energy, and co...

Breaking the Bronze Ceiling uncovers a glaring omission in our global memorial landscape—the conspicuous absence of women. Exploring this neglected narrative, the book emerges as the foremost guide to women's memorialization across diverse cultures and ages. As global memorials come under intense examination, with metropolises vying for a more inclusive recognition of female contributions, this book stands at the forefront of contemporary discussion.The book’s thought-prov...

Sixteen storytellers shed light on the darkness that lurks in the California city in this fun collection of crime tales.Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city.With stories by: Barry Gifford, Jim Nisbet, Lexi Pandell, Lucy Jane Bledsoe, Mara Faye Lethem, Thomas ...

In 'Two Diaries From Middle St. John'Äôs, Berkeley, South Carolina, February-May, 1865,' readers are ushered into the turbulent closing months of the American Civil War through the deeply personal and revealing entries of voices seldom heard. This profound anthology captures a critical moment in history, offering insights into the struggles, hopes, and daily life of Southern residents at a time of national upheaval. The diaries included present a tapestry of experiences, showcasing a range...

In the waning days of the Civil War, two diaries from Middle St. Johns, Berkeley, South Carolina, offer a poignant glimpse into the lives of two women grappling with the impending collapse of their world. Susan R. Jervey's "Two Diaries From Middle St. Johns" presents the unvarnished accounts of Mary Boykin Chesnut and Emma Holmes, two women from vastly different backgrounds, united by their shared experiences of war, loss, and the struggle to maintain their dignity amidst chaos.