"Training for a bikini body? No, thank you. We're training for dense bones, a healthy heart, good balance, and to maintain physical independence in our senior years. To carry our groceries up a flight of stairs. To play with our children and our grandchildren after them. We're training for our old lady bodies. Whether you are starting from scratch or a seasoned pro in the gym, these pages contain everything you need to know to strength train safely and effectively. This essential guide offers practical instruction and powerful motivation to build strength for life...Filled with expert guidance and 50 illustrations showcasing various exercises, this empowering companion will provide you with the tools and confidence to establish a healthy, consistent fitness practice, enabling you to feel your best and strongest at any age." --

"Earth's changing climate is the defining issue of our time. Climate science should be accessible to everyone, but for too long it has remained impenetrable to nonexperts. Paul Palmer throws open the doors to this vital area of research, inviting readers to discover for themselves how scientists take the measure of a warming planet, how the Sun's rays help to balance Earth's energies, how the planet's rotation affects large-scale atmospheric patterns, how the Anthropocene is fundamentally altering the climate, and much more. Each chapter of this lively and informative book covers one of the seven key ideas that are central to understanding how our climate works--temperature, energy, air, water, cycles, time, and uncertainty--providing a user-friendly guide to the whole system. Palmer distills complex scientific concepts into plain language, making crucial facts about the climate available to all, regardless of their background. He explores the critical role of molecules and microbes, showing how the smallest elements profoundly influence our planetary destiny, and frames climate science not just in terms of crisis but as an elegant and fascinating area of inquiry, discovery, and shared purpose. Bridging the gap between science and public perception, How Our Climate Works goes beyond politics and alarmism, empowering readers with the knowledge they need to truly appreciate the profound beauty and fragility of the planet we call home"-- Provided by publisher.

You Are On Native Land collects stories and art donated by some of comics' biggest Indigenous creators. Tales of Native resistance; family and kinship; love and grief fill this beautiful collection, which includes a special reprint of Jon Proudstar's Tribal Force #1, credited as the first comic to feature a superhero team made up entirely of Indigenous heroes.

"As D-Day looms, three crack commandos parachute into enemy territory on a high-stakes mission of lies and deception. To succeed--and to save D-Day--they'll need to get arrested by the Nazis. By March 1944, World War II had raged for four and a half years. Tens of millions were already dead. Adolf Hitler knew an Allied invasion was coming and planned to crush it--if only he knew where it would land. If the führer's forces were in the right place, the Nazis could stop D-Day and continue their murderous control of Europe. But the Allies had a plan. Operation Sparrow called for an elite three-man commando team to drop behind enemy lines, walk into German hands and craft a web of lies strong enough to sway Hitler. The mission seemed impossible: survive Nazi interrogation while making D-Day lies sound true. The three men would risk everything to convince the führer the invasion would strike the Balkans, two thousand kilometres away from Normandy. It was either genius or suicidal. Probably both. Operation Sparrow is the never-before-told story of one of the most daring and successful missions of World War II--a razor's-edge campaign that diverted millions of Axis troops from Normandy's beaches through cunning, espionage and audacity."--

A reference guide covering the many parts of a vehicle provides step-by-step instructions for automotive repair and maintenance, as well as a list of ten important preventive maintenance measures and ten ways to save fuel.

"For the foreseeable future, America is stuck with a Supreme Court compromised by a crisis of legitimacy. Beyond expanding presidential power, dismantling voting rights, and protecting other forms of antidemocratic government, the court continues to usurp lawmaking power that should belong to the people and their elected representatives in a constitutional democracy. Julie C. Suk offers a novel solution to the problems plaguing the Supreme Court: a Shadow Court. All over the world, shadow governments act as watchdogs for representative democracies, and constitutional courts prevent slides into authoritarianism. Suk shows how Congress can build on these modern models and break the Supreme Court's monopoly on constitutional interpretation by creating a Shadow Court that would decide contested constitutional questions in the abstract before the Supreme Court could rule on them in a concrete case. Ambitious but pragmatic, The Shadow Court offers a hopeful and enduring solution for rescuing democracy in the United States"-- Provided by publisher.

The Nat Turner rebellion of August 1831, the iconic uprising of enslaved people in the United States, was much more extensive than we have understood. This powerful exploration of a Tidewater Virginia plantation reveals how the daily resistance of the enslaved was heightened by spiritual beliefs to seek the divine overthrow of a wicked world. Tower Hill draws on a previously untapped family archive to reveal the routines of daily life and the fraught family dynamics on a slave plantation in southeastern Virginia in the early- to mid-nineteenth century. Owned by generations of a local merchant family, the Blows, Tower Hill was a struggling enterprise mired in debt, degrading soil, volatile climate, endemic diseases, and social isolation. All this exacted an emotional toll that drove the Blows--husbands and wives, fathers and sons--to family turmoil and madness. The enslaved Blacks at Tower Hill endured in part by claiming an evangelical Christianity as their own, embracing its promise of ultimate deliverance from suffering and, in the here and now, its broad communities of support. Nearby, the Great Dismal Swamp provided a haven for runaways who built lasting enclaves there. Nat Turner's rebels struck slaveholding families near Tower Hill suddenly, killing more than fifty men, women, and children in a single day. George Blow helped lead the suppression that took twice that many Black lives. He also helped mold the memory of the uprising as an exceptional event mounted by a lone fanatic leading a few deluded followers. But Alan Taylor shows that the revolt emerged from a broader network of spiritual agitation reaching throughout Tidewater Virginia and North Carolina. A much larger uprising might have erupted but for a mistake in timing by Turner and his followers. The shockwaves of the Turner rebellion, running through secession and civil war, still reach us today.

The official manga adaptation of Agatha Christie's best-selling mystery classic! Ten people are sent an invitation to a secluded island by someone none of them seem to remember knowing. Isolated from the world, they soon realize that this is no ordinary excursion. They are all trapped. And no one is coming to their rescue! As the guests arrive at the island enclave, they discover that there is no obvious link between them and that nobody is quite sure who lured them there. They resolve to enjoy themselves regardless of their missing host's whereabouts. But when past crimes are brought to light, it becomes clear that their host's intentions are not benevolent.

Actress, comedian and mother Tisha Campbell (Martin, My Wife and Kids) shares her entertaining, emotional, and sometimes comical journey navigating her son's Autism diagnosis, offering realistic insight and personal stories of the challenges and triumphs that come with raising a child on the spectrum. This heartfelt and humor-filled memoir takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster as Tisha Campbell, actress, mother, activist, shares her journey of raising her son, Xen, who was diagnosed with autism. With raw honesty and a touch of wit, Tisha recounts the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected moments of joy that have defined her family's life. From the initial shock of the diagnosis to navigating the labyrinth of therapies, schools, and societal misconceptions, Tisha's story is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. Tish's quick wit and candid observations bring levity to even the most trying situations. Whether she's recounting her son's uncanny ability to identify Winnie the Pooh characters at five months old or her own misadventures in advocating for his needs, her warmth and humor shine through the story, making it both relatable and uplifting. At its core, this memoir is a love letter to Xen, celebrating his unique spirit and the lessons he has taught his family about patience, acceptance, and the beauty of individuality. It's also a rallying cry for parents, caregivers, and advocates, offering hope and practical insights for navigating the world of autism. With its blend of humor, heart, and unflinching honesty, The A Word is a poignant reminder that even in the face of adversity, love and laughter can light the way. Tisha's journey is not just about overcoming challenges--it's about embracing them and finding joy in the unexpected

"In A Fabulous Debt, Robin Wigglesworth-The Financial Times' Global Finance Correspondent, and author of the acclaimed Trillions-offers a sweeping, affectionate history of the bond market. From the dyke-builders of 17th-century Holland to the trillion-dollar portfolios of BlackRock, this is a people's history of finance: rich in drama, full of colorful characters, and bursting with insight. With clarity and wit, Wigglesworth takes readers from medieval Venice to modern Wall Street, tracing how bonds evolved from obscure financial instruments into the invisible architecture of the modern world. Along the way, we meet warlords and water boards, merchant princes and mathematicians, financiers and fraudsters-all of whom helped build the most powerful machine in global finance. This isn't just a book about the past. It's a guide to the present and future of the financial system-and a love letter to the engine that keeps it running."-- Provided by publisher.

"With her playful spirit and lovingly chaotic home life, Alex MacLaren has captured the hearts of parents everywhere simply trying to get dinner on the table. From elevating inexpensive cuts of meat with bold flavors to employing her secret weapon--cheese--to transform any vegetable, she's mastered the art of balancing her budget and schedule with the joy of family mealtime. More than 1 million followers turn to Alex for real-life kitchen inspiration, drawn to her skill for making the most with whatever is already in her fridge or pantry. These tricks and techniques are the core of her beloved catch phrase: "We use what we have." Her recipes empower and encourage readers to actually look forward to preparing dinner after a long day (even if they forgot to thaw the chicken) rather than resorting to takeout. Alex's recipes are accessible, while also offering bold, exciting flavors. With most meals costing less than $20, her repertoire includes comforting classics, such as Weeknight Beef Stroganoff and crowd-pleasing favorites, like Chicken Parm Garlic Toast. She even finds clever ways to make dinner feel extra special, like satisfying her family's takeout cravings by packaging her homemade creations in real takeout containers, just for fun. Unfussy and inspiring, We Use What We Have will empower home cooks to get in their kitchens and cook great, simple meals"--

Love meat but love the planet more? Sam Jones' carnivore-friendly plant-based cookbook is a must-have for the enlightened eater.

"An intimate, story-driven cookbook about the therapeutic and restorative powers of food, featuring 75 recipes for comforting, happy-making meals from the James Beard Award-winning author of Where Cooking Begins and That Sounds So Good. Carla Lalli's beloved, free-wheeling style of food has always drawn from her experiences cooking and eating with her family. But, after her divorce, she discovered how eating your feelings can be a good thing. Carla has always believed that what matters most in the kitchen is how a recipe works for you and how it can lead you to cook with abandon. In Food Is a Feeling, she uses her signature humor to dig deeper into her favorite recipes alongside tales of how cooking has been a comfort and salve in her challenging times. While she first self-soothed with soft pretzels dragged through herbed butter and one-portion pots of beans and greens, she became flooded with memories of all the ways cooking has served as a scaffold for her entire life-through her childhood growing up in an Italian family, to her years as a restaurant cook, and as a parent and food writer. With poignancy and hilarity, she marvels at how this painful life phase still manages to inspire beautiful and delicious things to eat and comes to see how this transition shapes how she sees cooking now with more simplicity, more generosity, more pleasure. Food Is a Feeling is a celebratory (and delicious) reminder that the joy of cooking for oneself is as powerful as sharing food with others"--

"Fagan's luminous seventh collection, The Unbecoming, begins with the sequence "Listening to Others," and a command: Run, into a process that is, for all of us, a circle of becoming and unbecoming simultaneously. Favoring perspective over nostalgia and clarity over certainty, the poems are, then, memento mori, a loving reminder, a poet's reckoning with the rewards and losses of age, and with our painfully beautiful little lives 'rounded with a sleep'."--

"Blending ancient traditions with modern elegance--and featuring more than 75 delicious Jewish recipes--this inspired guide to celebrating Shabbat and the major holidays will infuse your life with more Jewish joy and meaning, every day of the year."-- Provided by publisher.

"Sarah Hepola wanted so much: a big career; travel and adventure; deep relationships; passion. Having realized so many of those desires, she also grieved the ways her life was not what she'd always imagined it would be. Did I want too much, she wondered. Did I make the wrong choices? Love the wrong people? In The Only Thing There Is To Want, Hepola revisits three complicated love affairs from her past, seeking to understand how they might have kept her from the life she'd envisioned, but also made her who she is. Examining her own decisions, Hepola probes the question: Is love ever really a choice?"--

"An indispensable guide to help women reclaim hours in their day by overcoming the 4P's-People Pleasing, Procrastination, Perfectionism, and (time) Padding-from the acclaimed author of The Myth of the Nice Girl"-- Provided by publisher.

"We remember Whitney Houston for her soaring voice on songs that defined a generation and kicked open the door to Black women in pop music. Her trademark stance was a picture of elegance and power: head thrown back, arms flung straight out. Then there was her sound. One producer recalled Whitney's otherworldly ability to hold notes, comparing it to "holding lightning in your hand, holding lightning in your throat." She tried to hold the lightning as she bathed us all in the glow. But since her death in 2012, the woman known as "The Voice" has been reduced to just that. Whitney's critics have slotted her memory into a tired genre of famous doomed women whose success owed more to their labels and their producers than to any agency of their own. Yet a closer look reveals a serious artist and woman of conviction striving to be who she was. She said it best: "There would beno 'Whitney Houston' without Whitney Houston." In Holding Lightning, leading cultural critic and professor Emily Lordi has gained unique access to Houston's innermost circle to show us the Whitney we've been unwilling to see--her fluid sexuality, her unapologetic love ofher own talent, her insistence that she be the architect of her owncareer. And, crucially, Lordi positions Houston's pivotal life in the long history of Black celebrity. Before "rooting for everybody Black" became the norm, Whitney worked as a relentless advocate for Black female talent across the entertainment industry. Now, finally, in Holding Lightning, we have the essential, up-close portrait of theicon we thought we knew."--Publisher description.

A bold assessment of America's populist turn--and a roadmap for rebuilding faith in liberal democracy. Former Congressman Barney Frank offers a timely analysis of how liberals in the United States and other democracies lost support to xenophobic populism--and how they can find their way back. He argues that this shift stems from two critical failures of the Left: first, ignoring rising economic inequality, and second, failing to disassociate itself from the politically toxic social agenda of "the left wing of the left wing's left"--especially on immigration, policing, and sexual identity. These errors led many voters to believe that the Left was either indifferent or hostile to their interests. Combining history and policy insight with his characteristic humor, Frank offers a strategic path toward reclaiming a just and democratic future by decreasing economic inequality and addressing social problems without alienating the majority of voters.

"The ground beneath us hums with a staggering abundance of winding roots, interconnecting fungal networks, wriggling creatures, and mind-blowing microbial life. This hidden ecosystem is the single most biodiverse habitat on the planet. Half of all the Earth's species exist underfoot, where decaying matter is transformed into new life; just a handful of soil can contain an entire world. Without soil, there would be no life as we know it--and yet we rarely take the time to know the countless lives happening below. In The World Beneath Our Feet, soil ecologist Frank Ashwood dives deep into this precious ecosystem, spanning the globe from the frozen landscape of Greenland to the black soil deposits of the Amazon and the Eurasian Steppe, while also examining the jaw-dropping evolutionary adaptations that make lives very alien from our own possible. Unearthing soil layers one at a time, Ashwood reveals every sublayer to be a distinct macrocosm, teeming with organisms essential to our planet's wellbeing. Supported by interviews with global soil biologists, as well as his own expert research, Ashwood shows us how life at a microscopic scale impacts us all. Powerfully illuminating the dark depths of the earth, and accompanied by the author's own up-close photography, which magnifies and reveals creatures only millimeters long, The World Beneath Our Feet opens our eyes to the hidden and wondrous world of soil-perhaps the greatest unexplored frontier on our planet"-- Provided by publisher.

"Aneela Idnani has a secret to tell: a secret that she's held onto for more than twenty-five years. Starting at the age of twelve and continuing into adulthood, Aneela has struggled with chronic hair pulling, also known as trichotillomania. After her father's death from leukemia, her mental health spiraled, leading to a suicide attempt. And then, with the birth of her first child, there came a life-changing reckoning. In this compelling memoir, Aneela shares her journey from confusion, shame, and despair to healing, purpose, and advocacy for others. By shining a light on body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), she offers hope to those who feel alone or misunderstood in their suffering. And with vulnerability and piercing honesty, Aneela shows that recovery begins when shame give way to understanding, and when hidden pain is finally brought out into the open."--

Supermajorities used to be the norm in American politics, yet today it seems unimaginable that our nation could break hard for one party or the other. But as Adam Jentleson demonstrates in Supermajority, his follow up to the "truly excellent" (Ezra Klein) Kill Switch, periods of stasis almost always break and give way to dominant one-party rule. For most of the twentieth century, Democrats held overwhelming control of Congress-supermajorities so commanding that Republicans could do little more than mimic Democratic positions. These supermajorities didn't just enable sweeping legislation, such as Social Security, but also made that legislation stick. Jentleson argues that today's Democrats let interest groups and activists hold them back from building a supermajority, and that they forget that politicians need to be attentive to public opinion even as they seek to shape it. He shows that the party must learn the correct lessons from the successes of FDR, LBJ, and Barack Obama if they hope to usher in a new liberal realignment and forge lasting change.