What good is a rattlesnake? What purpose do animals serve? All species play a vital role in their biological communities, and the removal of just one can have a noticeable and catastrophic ripple effect.Yet social and political pressures frequently pit species conservation against economic progress and prosperity, and scientists fear that we may be in the midst of a mass extinction event. Brian R. Chapman and William I. Lutterschmidt make the case that the effort to preserve animal...

Join the Bridgertons, and the rest of the ton, as they pore over (and gossip about) Lady Whistledown’s latest musings. The elusive Regency-era gossip columnist -- popularized in # 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix – reveals society’s most recent secrets in this second glittering anthology, following the New York Times bestseller, The Further Observations of Lady ...

The author of landmark manifesto Whipping Girl exposes the violent ways we are all sexualized–then offers a bold path for resistanceFeminists have long challenged the ways in which men tend to sexualize women. But pioneering activist, biologist, and trans woman Julia Serano argues that sexualization is a far more pervasive problem, as it’s something that we all do to other people, often without being aware of it.Why do we perceive men as sexual pre...

'A great book, an important book that will start a discussion that needs to be had…my heart was in my mouth' Marian Keyes'Exhilarating, viscerally thrilling and SO timely - an ambitious dark comedy that really delivers. Hugely smart, with so much emotional depth and resonance' Daisy Buchanan'Sharp, dark and outrageously funny,' Marianne Levy'This is an honest, funny, devastating and timely book' Jen...

Scorched by betrayal, revenge unleashedIncludes 3 titles!Perfect for fans of: Enemies to lovers Revenge Second chanceThe Cost of Cinderella's Confession by Julia JamesAt her cousin’s wedding, Ariana Killane confesses she spent one scorching night with the groom, billionaire Luca Farnese – and that she’s pregnant! Ariana knows the lie will incur his wrath, but it’s the only

The irresistible, indefatigable Miss Julia is back, turning the tables on a thief who chose the wrong belle to burgle. Don't miss Ann Ross's latest, Miss Julia Raises the Roof, coming April 2018 from Viking.Having earned a devoted following for her rollicking antics and unshakable poise, Miss Julia's eighth outing begins with an unfortunate discovery. Her cherished engagement ring-an exact replica of Princess Di's-turns up missing after a party, making her...

DISCOVER THE TRUTH OF YOUR POWER TO LIVE A CONTENTED LIFEAll the power you think you lack is waiting for you in the dark, masquerading as overwhelm, depression, and disconnection. You really do know who you are and what you want.Down and Back is a holistic guide to turn your life in a positive direction by embracing the powerful gifts hidden in your dark times. Get unstuck by redefining success for you, discovering your superpower of sensitivity, a...

Bookworm Amber Stone loves immersing herself in worlds of magic and mystery. Working as a secretary, she is excited to be invited on a team building experience with the rest of the staff.But upon arriving in the Peak District, she soon becomes aware that there is something strange about the surrounding Silver Springs Lake. Sucked into an enchanted whirlpool with her colleagues, they are catapulted back to the Medieval times and the land of Magus, ruled by the unscrupulous King Bern...

Exploring how we make, distribute, and consume today’s media systemsMedia backends--the electronics, labor, and operations behind our screens--significantly influence our understanding of the sociotechnical relations, economies, and operations of media. Lisa Parks, Julia Velkova, and Sander De Ridder assemble essays that delve into the evolving politics of the media infrastructural landscape. Throughout, the contributors draw on feminist, queer, and intersectional ...

A consultant discovers how to communicate effectively with ancient, alien beings who have an entirely different perspective on the universe. A human becomes a hero for his actions, even though they were after his death. Hard choices must be made to save loved ones. When trying to prevent imminent death, insanity becomes an asset. Journey into the last frontier with these seventeen tales of wonder and science, including award-winning stories by some of the top writers in science fiction and...

The moving story of a brother and a sister caught in the tide of the Cold WarKäthe is a Jewish sculptor living in East Berlin. A survivor of the Nazi era, she is a fervent socialist who has been using her political connections to secure more significant commissions. Devoted entirely to success, she is a cruel and abrasive mother to her children. She barely acknowledges Ella’s vulnerable loneliness and Thomas’s quiet aspirations, and her hard-nosed brutality forces ...

Julia Fox Garrison refused to listen to the professionals she called Dr. Jerk and Dr. Panic, who—after she suffered a massive, debilitating stroke at age thirty-seven—told her she'd probably die, or to Nurse Doom, who ignored her emergency call button. Instead she heeded the advice of kind, gifted Dr. Neuro, who promised her he would "treat your mind as well as your body." Julia figured if she could somehow manage to get herself into a wheelchair, at least she'd always find parking. But af...