It was hard to imagine that the post-apocalyptic world that only existed in the movies had suddenly become reality in the city of Matana. With the Budlyt-19 virus continuing to spread, leading pharmaceutical companies battle for the antidote and the wealth they would be rewarded with in return. Little did Nadia know she would unwillingly be entangled in the pharmaceutical corruption of LithLabs after receiving cryptic messages from an anonymous source. Taken against her own will, Nadia bec...

Fuel your body and your health goals with nutritious, delicious, macronutrient-rich dishesA macro-based diet can give you all the protein, carbs, and good fats the body needs for a healthier you. The Macro Cookbook for Beginners will teach you the diet basics, including simple meal prep; counting macros for beginners; and easy-to-make, irresistible, healthy meals that keep you satisfied and promote long-term health.What sets The Macro Cookbook ...

Is privilege a problem? Scandinavians ask, Is this okay?—and wrestle with the answerA twenty-first century paradox has emerged in contemporary Scandinavian societies: the region’s deeply ingrained egalitarian ideals exist uneasily alongside its undeniable global privilege. In The Predicament of Privilege, Devika Sharma examines this tension, exploring how a well-intentioned desire to “do good” collides with an uns...

This comprehensive volume offers a framework for understanding the descriptive and prescriptive functions of oral narratives. Drawing upon narratological theory and linguistic analysis, it traces the evolution of folktales across generations, showcasing how they adapt to changing societal contexts while maintaining their core functions.The book investigates the intersections of language, culture, and narrative, offering a rich, cross-disciplinary perspective that highlights the end...

This book studies the views from countries in Asia, Europe, and Latin American of the United States and the 2016 presidential election. Twelve keen observers of the American political scene from three continents evaluate how these perspectives were modified or reinforced as a result of the campaign and election of Donald Trump. This is a book about how foreigners view American politics and will be of interest to students of foreign policy, international studies, history, and political scie...

Think all diets have to be boring and bland? Think again. With Try-It Diet: Eating Clean, you’ll get a taste for the nutritional plan without having to give up great tasting food like Fruit-Stuffed French Toast Sandwiches, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Turkey Medallions in Mushroom Gravy. Now the information you need to start eating healthy and living fully is right at your fingertips. And with two weeks worth of original menus complete with easy-to-follow recipe...

The renowned psychoanalyst and New York Times –bestselling author of The Art of Loving unites philosophy from the East and West.In 1957, social philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm invited Daisetz T. Suzuki, the most famous Zen Buddhist master in the Western world, to a seminar at his new home in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Their discussion was one of the highlights of Fromm's lif...

Relieve your painful IBS symptoms permanently with The Low FODMAP 28-DAY Plan.Millions of people suffer from IBS, which can cause painful and embarrassing symptoms. Now you can relieve your worst IBS symptoms by adopting a low FODMAP diet. FODMAPs are simple carbohydrates that can be the hidden culprits behind digestive disorders. The Low FODMAP 28-Day Plan, from New York Times and Amazon best-selling publisher Rockridge Press, is a straightforward 4-week plan for removing FODMAPs f...

Before he became a counterculture hero, Alan Watts was known as an incisive scholar of Eastern and Western psychology and philosophy. In this 1961 classic, Watts demonstrates his deep understanding of both Western psychotherapy and the Eastern spiritual philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism, Vedanta, and Yoga. He examined the problem of humans in a seemingly hostile universe in ways that questioned the social norms and illusions that bind and constrict modern humans. Marking a groundbreaking sy...

The companion cookbook to Dr. Mark Hyman's revolutionary weight-loss program, the #1 New York Times bestseller The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet, with more than 150 recipes for immediate results.Dr. Hyman's bestselling The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet offered readers a step-by-step guide for losing weight and reversing disease. Now Dr. Hyman shares more than 150 delicious recipes that support the 10-Day Detox Diet, so y...

Why you don’t have a self—and why that’s a good thingIn Losing Ourselves, Jay Garfield, a leading expert on Buddhist philosophy, offers a brief and radically clear account of an idea that at first might seem frightening but that promises to liberate us and improve our lives, our relationships, and the world. Drawing on Indian and East Asian Buddhism, Daoism, Western philosophy, and cognitive neuroscience, Garfield shows why it is perfectly natural to think...

The Effective Mediterranean Diet for BeginnersWhat’s the first thing that comes into your mind when you think about Mediterranean food? If you ask other people, various answers would come up—pasta, pizza, white bread, gyros, falafel, hummus, pita and so on. But it’s important to realize that these foods are not exactly what you’d call “healthy”, which the Mediterranean Diet is known for.So what does the real Mediterranean Diet look like?The Mediterr...