Albert Dietrich, the German composer and conductor, was a friend of Johannes Brahms and the first part of this book includes vivid recollections of his relationship with the composer as well as charming letters between them. J.V. Widmann, a Swiss writer and editor, first met Brahms when the composer was 33 and he provides an intimate portrait of Brahms in the latter part of his life. They became good friends and traveled often to Italy together and were in contact until the end of the comp...

Providing safe and clean water for all without damaging the environment is one of the biggest challenges of the SDGs. SDG6 is an ambitious goal which seeks to establish the framework through which environmentally responsible water resource management, sanitation and security can be achieved.Bridging academic discussion and real-world case studies, this book considers the challenge of balancing the provision of the basic human right of access to water whilst not eroding our capacity...

Railroads, telegraphs, lithographs, photographs, and mass periodicals—the major technological advances of the 19th century seemed to diminish the space separating people from one another, creating new and apparently closer, albeit highly mediated, social relationships. Nowhere was this phenomenon more evident than in the relationship between celebrity and fan, leader and follower, the famous and the unknown. By mid-century, heroes and celebrities constituted a new and powerful social force...

It’s summertime in the forest and it’s time to have some fun. Sebastian the Squirrel has just bought some camping equipment and a map. He and his friends decide to go on a hike and then camp at the top of Mount Evergreen.To get to the top of the mountain the friends must pass through some dangers like giant falling rocks, hungry vultures, and one very unhappy and angry mother bear!Join Wendy the Warbler, Sebastian the Squirrel, Wally the Woodlark, William the Woodpecker, an...

Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on Parks and Recreation and co-hosts the hit podcast Parks and Recollection, brings fans a heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew!Featuring a multicast recording anchored by Jim O'Heir!For seven seasons, Leslie Knope and theParks and Recreation gang charmed millio...

Competency Based Training for Clinical Supervisors builds upon the current competencies schema to design a framework for training programs. The book's authors begin with a practical program curriculum, addressing the challenges of treatment and workplace satisfaction. The next sections are divided based on transversal competencies, including intellectual order, methodological order, personal and social order, and communication order. The last section of the book is dedicated to ethics in b...

DINOSAURS 101 is your one-stop source for everything you should know about dinosaurs and paleontology.Authored by world-renowned paleontologists, this book masterfully breaks down the otherwise complex world of dinosaurs and paleontology into well-organized and easy to understand language, concepts, and lessons. Further facilitating the reader's knowledge of dinosaurs and paleontology, this book also includes over one hundred figures directly illustrating the language, concepts, an...

Is your addiction taking control of your life? This book provides an integrative, seven-step program to help you finally overcome drug and alcohol addiction.If you struggle with addiction, seeking treatment is a powerful, positive first step toward eventual recovery. But gaining an understanding of the causes of addiction—such as feelings of helplessness or loss of control—is also crucial for recovery. In this book, addiction expert Suzette Glasner-Edwards offers e...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NPR BOOKS WE LOVE 2025 PICKA thrilling biography of Mamie Fish that explores how women used parties and social gatherings to gain power and prestige, from the author of Madame Restell and Get Well Soon**.**"As entertaining as it is illuminating ... Wright is a brilliant social observer and she knows how to tell a rollicking story. An utter joy...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERA former Green Beret’s indispensable course in preparedness, teaching the keys to building a resilient and fearless life**Most people think that being prepared for catastrophe means stocking up on MREs and building a bunker in their backyard, but this approach leaves you vulnerable in the real world of car accidents, natural disasters, grid failures, and global pandemics. Prepared overturns today’s paranoid survival wisdom and teaches the found...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of the most pressing issues of our time: How should we interpret America’s foundational document?“I don’t know how I learned so much while laughing so hard.”—Andy BorowitzA.J. Jacobs learned the hard way that donning a ...

We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it’s a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us?This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the ...