"In a place like Yellowstone the rules that humans normally live by are only one set of rules among many. When we leave the roads and villages other rules come into play, rules where creatures who are not always friendly have a say. The largest animal in North America, the bison, lives here and is often ill-tempered. The Park hosts a wide range of pathogens-viruses, bacteria, and parasites, including one that gives you bubonic plague. Yellowstone has two species of poisonous snakes, almost every species of deer in North America, grazing animals, lions, wolves and bears. Some Yellowstone creatures are profoundly dangerous; they eat people. It's not surprising that a land with such astounding landscapes also has astounding lifeforms. That is what makes life in Yellowstone real and gives it quality"-- Provided by publisher.

"Hobbies fill our world, yet many Christians still struggle to fully enjoy their benefits. Misplaced guilt and misunderstandings of leisure have kept us from the God-given beauty of avocation. Created to Play will invite readers into a richer understanding of leisure. By looking at ten different groups of hobbies, readers will discover how God uses play to bolster our faith and make us more human. Christian readers of all ages will be drawn into worship and challenged to rethink the way they experience their favorite pastimes"-- Provided by publisher.

"Practical wisdom, accessible practices, and thoughtful reflections to help readers turn inward to make small but vital changes that make living in our fast-paced culture more sustainable"--

"More than twenty million records sold. Twenty-two #1 career singles. Nineteen CMA nominations, four CMA awards. Nearly two dozen Gold and Platinum Awards. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A Grammy. Since bursting onto the country music scene in 1989 with 'Killin' Time,' Clint Black has built a genre-defining career that has spanned nearly four decades. Having written the soundtrack of a generation, Black now puts pen to paper to tell the story of the man behind the music. Black's journey to country music superstardom isn't a story of overnight success. Growing up on the outskirts of Houston as a kid with a dream, Black spent nearly ten years and countless nights playing at any nightclub or bar that would have him, juggling multiple jobs to stay afloat, and learning how to navigate the cutthroat world of major music labels. With unflinching honesty and his signature charm, Black recounts those formative days when all he had was grit, a guitar, and an unwavering belief in himself. With his breakout album, Killin' Time, his world changed. Suddenly, the kid from Texas started headlining arenas with thousands of screaming fans, topping the charts with one #1 single after another -- helping to reshape the direction of country music. But success, as Black reveals, comes with its own storms. He candidly reflects on the physical and emotional toll of fame -- the relentless pace of the industry, personal betrayals from within his own camp, and a critical spine injury that threatened the very thing that made him a star: his voice. Yet for every dark moment, there are bright lights that make it all worthwhile, from the opportunity to record alongside his heroes and hilarious antics with his band while on tour to finding everlasting love in his marriage to Lisa Hartman Black and the life-altering joy of fatherhood. Ultimately, Black's story is both a love letter to country music and a deeply personal reflection on the power of faith, determination, and the courage to stick to your guns, no matter what. For long-time fans and newcomers alike, Killin' Time is a rare glimpse into the life and career of a once-in-a-generation talent."--Book jacket flaps.

"Keeping ourselves in motion becomes even more important as we age. This guide for seniors makes it easy to stay stronger for longer with safe and simple chair yoga! Step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations explain how to improve flexibility, strengthen balance, and help relieve aches and pains with poses and routines that you can do from a chair in just 10 minutes"-- Provided by publisher.

Woodstake is a wickedly clever spin on the Dracula legend, reimagined against the backdrop of the iconic Woodstock festival of 1969. When a vampire descends on the summer of love, a generation of hippies is forced to survive three days of peace, music, and blood in this darkly funny, genre-bending thrill ride. A razor-sharp blend of satire, horror, and 60s nostalgia, Woodstake offers a wildly original story brought vividly to life through the bold, evocative artwork of Felipe Kroll. It is a must-read for fans of classic rock, genre mashups, and blood-soaked storytelling.

"Everything you need to know about breast health and breast cancer and essential advice you can trust from Mount Sinai's Chief of Breast Surgery, Dr. Elisa Port, and her patients"-- Provided by publisher.

"The author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass is back with The Overseer Class, which explores what happens when members of historically minoritized groups are selected for high-visibility positions of power within existing institutions. The Overseer Class exposes the compromises made by a small but influential group of people from minoritized groups in the United States as they have entered segregated institutions in highly visible positions. People in the overseer class wield enormous institutional power over who lives and who dies. The problem is that their power is predicated upon repressing other people who look (or speak/have sex/come from places) like them. The most obvious contemporary overseer is the Black police officer. As James Baldwin noted in a 1967 essay, '"If you must call a cop," we said in those days, "for God's sake, make sure it's a white one" ... We feared Black cops even more than white cops, because the Black cop had to work so much harder -- on your head -- to prove to himself and his colleagues that he was not like all the other n******.' This dynamic does not only exist within law enforcement; it also exists in many different spheres. With this work, Steven W. Thrasher explores what it looks like in mass media, universities, corporate America, the military, and government. The Overseer Class aims not only to educate us and start this discussion but to provide a framework for challenging this dynamic."--Book jacket flap.

"An exploration of the spiritual journey as a path of love, guiding readers through the profound mysteries of the heart's longing for its true Beloved"-- Provided by publisher.

"As the unprecedented backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion intensifies--with corporations dismantling initiatives, lawmakers passing anti-DEI legislation, and post-George Floyd promises abandoned--this tactical handbook arms advocates with revolutionary resistance strategies drawn from Black historical movements. Dr. Janice Gassam Asare transforms centuries of Black resistance wisdom--from Underground Railroad networks to civil rights organizing tactics--into modern resistance plans, wielding ethical AI as a force multiplier to create sustainable change that outlasts corporate whims and political cycles. Each chapter grounds modern workplace tactics in revolutionary approaches of more than twenty prominent Black historical figures, including the following: Ida B. Wells--Documentation techniques for workplace injustice inspired by her work ; Ella Baker and Fred Hampton--Coalition-building methods from the American civil rights movement ; Toni Morrison and Angela Davis--Narrative control strategies drawn from their celebrated writing. Whether you're a DEI practitioner navigating corporate pushback, an employee experiencing equity rollbacks, or a leader committed to sustainable inclusion, this handbook provides battle-tested strategies for preserving workplace equity--even in hostile environments. This isn't just about surviving the backlash. It's about reimagining workplaces where everyone thrives."--Amazon website.

"In compassionate and expert-written prose, a leading endocrinologist takes us on a journey inside our bodies to reveal the spectacular communication network that orchestrates every milestone and moment of our lives through its animating signals: hormones"-- Provided by publisher.

"Reliving past heartbreak. Picturing a serene future. Imagining a fantastical scene. Across genres, music has an uncanny ability to carry us into distinct inner worlds. In Transported, acclaimed music cognition researcher Elizabeth Margulis explores the phenomenon of musical daydreams--the vivid, spontaneous, emotionally charged images, stories, and memories we lapse into while listening to music--and argues that these everyday reveries offer a powerful and under appreciated window into how we think, feel, and connect. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, ethnography, and revelations from her own teaching and pathbreaking research, Margulis shows not only that musical imaginings are widespread and meaningful--but also that daydreams which seem deeply personal are often widely shared. Music can alleviate anxiety, ignite creativity, and foster connection in our increasingly fragmented era."--

"This updated bestseller shows leaders how to transform fragmentation into authentic community with new workplace applications and proven strategies for today's divided world. With increasing violence, widening ideological divides, and growing economic inequality, a deeper sense of community is desperately needed. Yet typical ways of engaging people civically and organizationally remain unchanged. In Community, Peter Block explores how authentic community can emerge from fragmentation and offers practical steps to foster transformation. This updated third edition draws on decades of implementing Block's ideas and includes the following: New stories and examples demonstrating community building as a more powerful approach to social problems than traditional policies and programs; Expanded resources and a discussion guide designed for classroom and training program use; A new closing chapter covering broader implications of the book's ideas for organizational transformation; Fresh content exploring the creative economy's relationship to belonging and social capital's role in authentic engagement; Updated examples showing how community principles apply to today's workplace and virtual world challenges. From neighborhood councils transforming local engagement to organizations shifting from competitive to cooperative cultures, Block demonstrates how simple positive change can be once we decide it's essential. Whether readers are community leaders, organizational consultants, or concerned citizens, this book provides the framework and tools to move from fragmentation to connection, from isolation to belonging"-- Provided by publisher.

"America's money is global money--nearly every nation in the world writes international contracts in dollars, and in 2023, central banks around the world held nearly $6.7 trillion in dollar reserves, three times any other currency. Today, the United States' global hegemony rests largely on its ability to produce unlimited treasury bonds that are sold around the world, dollars that supported America's explosive growth in the twentieth century and funded its massive wars in the twenty-first. American power and the American dollar have become synonymous. Yet in this brilliant 500-year history, Brendan Greeley argues that America's sovereignty over the dollar is an illusion--that the dollar had already empowered and destroyed nations long before it washed up on colonial shores, and that no country or king has or can ever truly control it. Reaching back to the dollar's birth as the taler in the 15th-century silver mines of St. Joachimsthal, Greeley reveals how the dollar first thrived as a commodity for merchants and bankers--a big, silver coin that was trusted around the world, even as the miners who pulled it from the ground had trouble getting paid in that same silver. Greeley traces a captivatingly complex path across time and place, from the industrial collapse at the heart of Spain's 17th-century silver empire, to the birth of American paper dollars in colonial Maryland, 19th-century New Orleans bank failures, and the small town of Hawarden, Iowa, which created its own dollars during the Great Depression. At every surprising turn, Greeley upends assumptions about global currencies and draws out the centuries-old tension between how dollars are manufactured and whom they actually serve. Singular in its breadth, The Almighty Dollar dismantles the myth that America created or has ever truly controlled the dollar. Through meticulous research and vividly rendered stories of merchants, monarchs, and everyday people both past and present, Greeley shows how the dollar became America's greatest export, spawning a vast financial industry that enriches the wealthy, even as the rest of the country's industries suffer." --

"Rachel Campos-Duffy and other hosts of Fox News celebrate America for the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book provides an unprecedented account of how the law has always been foundational to degradation and protection of the environment in the US, weaving engaging vignettes and drawing lessons for the present and future from the social, political, and economic movements caused by and contributing to past legal change"-- Provided by publisher.

"A lively, authoritative collection of José Andrés's most beloved recipes from his home country--and the stories of the people and places behind them. Although renowed chef José Andrés has made the United States his home, his roots in Spain run deep: it's where he grew up and now spends summers with family and friends. It's also where some of the best ingredients and most fascinating culinary techniques are celebrated every day, and as he says, it's 'where I learned to cook, learned to eat, and most importantly, learned to love food.' This vibrant, exciting collection of recipes bears José's unique mark and proudly represents a culture where life is centered around the table. While it is impossible to capture all the richness and variety of this culture, Spain My Way showcases Spanish cooking in José's signature style--not only the cornerstones of the cuisine but also his own favorite recipes, whether from his home kitchen, at his restaurants, or across Spain, enjoyed while eating with chefs and friends. Spain My Way, written with Sam Chapple-Sokol, is a vivid exploration of how Spaniards cook and eat, from one of the country's most beloved sons."--Back cover.

"Discover the Four Bodies of Existence--reshape your self-knowledge, empower your story, and embody a happier, healthier life. A revelatory guide and a vital invitation rooted in Indigenous wisdom from author Granddaughter Crow."-- Provided by publisher.

"Throughout her career, Cindy Cohn has been driven by a fundamental question: Can we still have private conversations if we live our lives online? Privacy’s Defender chronicles her thirty-year battle to protect our right to digital privacy and shows just how central this right is to all our other rights, including our ability to organize and make change in the world. Shattering the hypermasculine myth that our digital reality was solely the work of a handful of charismatic tech founders, the author weaves her own personal story with the history of Crypto Wars, FBI gag orders, and the post-9/11 surveillance state. She describes how she became a seasoned leader in the early digital rights movement, as well as how this work serendipitously helped her discover her birth parents and find her life partner. Along the way, she also details the development of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which she grew from a ragtag group of lawyers and hackers into one of the most powerful digital rights organizations in the world. Part memoir and part legal history for the general reader, the book is a compelling testament to just how hard-won the privacy rights we now enjoy as tech users are, but also how crucial these rights are in our efforts to combat authoritarianism, grow democracy, and strengthen other human rights."--

For thousands of years, the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta has been famed as the ultimate warrior society. The flowing crimson capes and bronze shields of Spartan warriors remain the enduring image of masculine bravery, austerity, and toughness; King Leonidas's 300 soldiers at Thermopylae the quintessential example of courageous self-sacrifice in battle. But who were the Spartans, really--and how did they rise from a humble village in the Peloponnese to become the dominant military power of ancient Greece? In this landmark new history, renowned Sparta expert Andrew Bayliss delivers a strikingly clarifying, relentlessly complex portrait of a culture and people long shrouded in myth. Sifting masterfully through historical records and modern archaeological evidence, Bayliss traces the shifting alliances and volatile conflicts Spartans faced during the city-state's evolution from a minor hamlet in the Peloponnese to the foremost power of ancient Greece. In vivid detail, Bayliss brings to life the excruciating training, rigid dietary habits, and extreme discipline that molded the warriors of history's most renowned military power. He also lays bare lesser-known aspects of Spartan society that complicate its egalitarian reputation, including complex gender dynamics, stark wealth inequality, and its brutal exploitation of slave labor. With incisive analysis, Bayliss illuminates how the Spartans' ruthless might, unparalleled military ambition, and singular exclusivity fueled their seemingly unstoppable rise--and how those same factors became their undoing. Enthralling and informative in equal measure, Sparta will stand for decades as the definitive history of one of antiquity's most legendary civilizations--from its meteoric rise to its surprising downfall.

The son of Weather Underground radicals tells the story of a childhood on the run and a half-century of revolutionary struggle in America. Zayd Ayers Dohrn was born underground. His parents were fugitives after a decade fighting the US government; his mother was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. All his life, Dohrn's parents said his birth marked a clean break with violent revolutionary struggle, but in this explosive memoir, he discovers that story wasn't entirely true. This masterpiece of personal and social history brings us inside an infamous family and their lives underground. Drawing on exclusive interviews, declassified FBI files, and long-hidden letters, photos, and diaries, Dohrn tells a new story of radical resistance, including revelations about the Weathermen's bombing campaign, their secret alliance with the Black Liberation Army, and the dramatic prison break of Assata Shakur. Reckoning with the emotional damage the Weathermen inflicted on their victims, their children, and themselves, Dohrn's unflinching memoir explores the roots of radicalism and asks how a young person survives when the place they feel safest - with their family - also puts them in danger.

"The ability to read and understand the grimoires of antiquity has long been locked in the realm of rich and powerful academics. Old concepts and prejudices have kept this knowledge from the everyday person, but this book throws open the gates of grimoire magic in a joyful way that sparks curiosity and stops question about whether a seeker is worthy"-- Provided by publisher.

"Does the Bible condone warfare and slavery? Isn't the New Testament's teaching on sex outdated? Surely there's not a literal heaven and hell? These are just some of the questions that popular Bible teacher and theologian Andrew Ollerton asks as he helps us navigate the most challenging topics in the Bible. Understanding the Bible isn't easy. God's Book follows the biblical plotline from Genesis to Revelation and reveals how to make sense of difficult passages by considering them in their original setting. When we understand the creation story in its ancient context, we won't need to choose between science or the Bible. When we appreciate that the conquest of Canaan was a unique moment in history, these passages won't justify violence today. The Bible's 7 toughest topics: science and evolution versus creation slavery and Old Testament laws warfare and violence suffering miracles and exorcisms sex heaven, hell and judgement Andrew concludes each chapter with a letter to a young adult, giving practical advice on each topic. God's Book is for anyone who is spiritually curious about Christianity and wants to know how to understand the Bible, and for Christians who want to share their faith more confidently in today's culture"-- Provided by publisher.

"Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader reveals the timeless ideas and proven strategies that turned Koch Industries into a global powerhouse--offering a practical blueprint for anyone who wants to create lasting value through principled leadership. Ever wonder how Koch became one of the largest private companies in the world? It was by continually transforming itself for more than six decades. Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader tells that story through a powerful, two-generation lens. In this book, Charles and Chase Koch reveal the proven principles that helped turn Koch Inc. into one of the world's most enduring private companies. They offer a practical blueprint for anyone who aspires to lead in business, their community, or any aspect of their life. In this deeply practical and personal book, they share 41 proven Principles of Human Progress that powered Koch's 9,000-fold growth, shaped their philanthropy, and transformed their own lives and leadership. Tested over 60 years of experimentation, failure, discovery, and continual learning, these principles show how anyone can turn setbacks into success by empowering others and accomplish more than they thought possible. Father and son illustrate this by using real stories from business turnarounds to personal transformation. Whatever your situation or path, Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader offers a clear and effective framework for turning obstacles into opportunities, unlocking your potential, and applying proven principles to create enduring success."--