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In this witty, feel-good sequel to Younger—the hit TV series from the creator of Sex and the City starring Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff—this romantic comedy of midlife reinvention follows a woman torn between New York and Los Angeles, career ambition and second-chance love. New York or Los Angeles? Romance or commitment? Younger…or older? Liza Miller never dreamed anyone would be interested in her life—let alone turn it into a bestselling novel. But everything changes when, on the eve of her fiftieth birthday, she publishes Younger, a thinly veiled story about a woman posing as a millennial, and her old friend Kelsey sets out to adapt it for television. Soon Liza is swept into the fast-paced world of Hollywood, heading to Los Angeles to help write the pilot. But chasing this new opportunity means leaving behind her on-again, off-again boyfriend Josh, her pregnant daughter, and her fiercely loyal best friend Maggie in New York. As Liza navigates writers' rooms, studio notes, and the intoxicating pull of a new life, she meets Hugo Fielding—a charming, flirtatious British actor who blurs the line between professional chemistry and something more. With one foot in her past and the other in an uncertain future, Liza must decide what—and who—she truly wants. Warm, hilarious, and sharply relatable, this uplifting women's fiction novel explores midlife transformation, second chances, career reinvention, and modern romance, proving it's never too late to start over and become the person you were meant to be.

Das Buch vereint die Beiträge einer Tagung, die im März 2023 in Bernburg stattgefunden hat. Es möchte einen Beitrag zur Selbstidentifikation der kleinsten Landeskirche leisten, deren Existenz immer wieder angefragt ist, nimmt aber vor allem Anhalt als historisches Fallbeispiel in den Blick. Wie begegnete die Kirche den politischen und gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen der Nachkriegszeit? Sie hatte an einer Vergangenheit zu tragen, in der sie das NS-System gestützt hatte. Zugleich wurde sie mit dem Herrschaftsanspruch der neuen Machthaber konfrontiert, die Religion und Kirche überwinden wollten. Wo passte die Kirche sich den neuen Machtverhältnissen an, wo lotete sie Freiräume ihres Handelns aus? Maßgeblich für die zeitliche Eingrenzung ist die Gründung des Bundes der Evangelischen Kirchen in der DDR 1969. Mit Beiträgen von Dietrich Bungeroth, Claudia Drese, Klaus Fitschen, Helge Klassohn, Lambrecht Kuhn, Joachim Liebig, Günter Preckel und Manfred Seifert. [Challenged. The Anhalt Church in the First Two Post-War Decades (until 1969)] The book brings together the contributions from a conference that took place in Bernburg in March 2023. It would like to make a contribution to the self-identification of the smallest regional church, whose existence is repeatedly questioned, but above all it takes into account evidence as a historical case study. How did the church respond to the political and social challenges of the post-war period? She had to bear the burden of a past in which she had supported the Nazi system. At the same time, she was confronted with the claim to power of the new rulers who wanted to overcome religion and the church. Where did the church adapt to the new power relations, where did it explore the freedom of its actions? The decisive factor for the time limit is the founding of the Federation of Evangelical Churches in the GDR in 1969.

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The million-copy business classic that revolutionised how we think about leadership & learning, updated with a foreword from Amy Edmondson, author of Right Kind of Wrong. "The book that put "learning organisations" into the lexicon of modern management . . . An idiosyncratic blend of psychology, systems dynamics and Zen-inspired philosophy. " - Financial Times "One of the seminal management books of the past seventy-five years." - Harvard Business Review --- Why do some organisations continually adapt, innovate and thrive, while others remain trapped in old ways of thinking? In The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge challenges the idea that organisations are machines and employees are no more than cogs within them. Instead, he shows how to build a 'learning organisation': one where people think creatively, challenge assumptions, learn from one another and work towards a shared purpose. At the heart of his groundbreaking approach is systems thinking - the 'fifth discipline' that helps us see beyond individual problems to understand how every part of an organisation connects. By mastering Senge's five disciplines, you will learn how to: Break free from limiting assumptions and see problems in entirely new ways Turn teamwork into genuine collective creativity , harnessing the intelligence of the whole organisation Create a culture of continuous learning , where curiosity and new ideas can flourish Understand the systems shaping your organisation and make smarter, more lasting change Drawing on science, psychology, philosophy and lessons from organisations including Apple, Harley-Davidson and Shell, The Fifth Discipline is an enduring guide to building organisations that are more innovative, adaptable and effective.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich BWL - Industriebetriebslehre, Note: 1,7, University of West Florida, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In the brewing industry exist two profitable segments: The big, global breweries and the small, specialist brewing companies. Companies, who do not differentiate from its competitors or do not have the critical mass, find themselves in a "stuck in the middle"-position. They need to adapt their strategy to find an alliance, or look for differentiation. The advantages of the global brewing companies are: They have bigger cash reserves on hand to survive in competition, posses a better market access and distribution network, profit from economies of scale, have strong market positions, as well as well-known and strong brand names. The small breweries sell beer in their niche with special taste, image or regional background.The beer consumption in the mature market of Western Europe and North America stagnates. New markets emerged in Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America. The industry becomes more global. The big breweries expand in these emerging markets by acquiring regional companies. The concentration process of the past years is expected to continue.In the traditional beer markets, job opportunities are not good. Breweries replace employees only in the range of normal fluctuation. In contrast to the emerging markets, where the need of specialist is high and the job opportunities are very good.The brewing industry has also to be aware of changing consumer attitudes toward healthier lifestyle, and the growing popularity of wine and beer-mixed drinks. Therefore new products have to be placed. Research and development is believed to be a key element in the future of the industry. Good job opportunities are given in this field.

These exciting short stories are designed for English speakers who are learning Portuguese. They feature classic short tales, with dual-language text in Portuguese and English. Now with hand-drawn ink illustrations. This book, containing 3 mini sci-fi novels, makes the perfect gift. It is designed as comprehensible input for teens and adults. -- Portuguese Bilingual Bridge: Classic Science Fiction Stories for Beginners offers a unique way to practice reading Portuguese. With the side-by-side bilingual writing, you'll never be lost again. You don't need to leave the book to look up a word, interrupting the story. This easy and low-pressure approach adapts well to incremental improvement. You'll be pleased and surprised at how much less you look at the English side by the end of the third story! These Portuguese stories for language learners have been adapted specifically for those reading at beginner to intermediate levels, mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). In this book you will find: Three classic and beloved science fiction stories, shortened and adapted to simple language: Frankenstein Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea War of the Worlds A variety of tenses, to allow you to practice past, present, and future conjugations Accessible grammar and sentence structures, designed for beginner language learners Hand-drawn illustrations (not AI) Manual translations by a professional translator (not AI) -- By learning through reading fun short stories with translations, you will naturally pick up a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures without ever feeling frustrated and stuck. Enjoy the ease of reading for pleasure in Portuguese!

Quite possibly the GREATEST science-fiction collection of ALL TIME past, present, and FUTURE! "Nearly 1,200 pages of stories by the genre s luminaries, like H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke and Ursula K. Le Guin, as well as lesser-known authors." The New York Times Book Review What if life was never-ending? What if you could change your body to adapt to an alien ecology? What if the Pope was a robot? Spanning galaxies and millennia, this must-have anthology showcases classic contributions from H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Octavia Butler, and Kurt Vonnegut alongside a century of the eccentrics, rebels, and visionaries who have inspired generations of readers. Within its pages, find beloved worlds of space opera, hard SF, cyberpunk, the new wave, and more. Learn the secret history of science fiction, from literary icons who wrote SF to authors from over 25 countries, some never before translated into English. In THE BIG BOOK OF SCIENCE FICTION, literary power couple Ann and Jeff VanderMeer transport readers from Mars to Mechanopolis, planet Earth to parts unknown. Read the genre that predicted electric cars, travel to the moon, and the modern smart phone. We ve got the worlds if you ve got the time. Including: · Legendary tales from Isaac Asimov and Ursula LeGuin! · An unearthed sci-fi story from W.E.B. DuBois! · The first publication of the work of cybernetic visionary David R. Bunch in 20 years! · A rare and brilliant novella by Chinese international sensation Liu Cixin! Plus: · Aliens! · Space battles! · Robots! · Technology gone wrong! · Technology gone right!

***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** Discover how to adapt to change and learn to find strength, happiness and growth in the chaos, with the inspiring new book from cognitive scientist and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans, Maya Shankar. "A rare combination of beautiful storytelling, cognitive science and wholehearted wisdom" BRENÉ BROWN, bestselling author of Daring Greatly "The book we all need when life knocks us sideways" MEL ROBBINS, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory "I loved The Other Side of Change. Moving and powerful" MALCOLM GLADWELL, bestselling author of Outliers An unexpected diagnosis. A breakup. A redundancy. When life throws a curveball, this book helps us through. Change isn't something to just endure. It doesn't have to leave us feeling stuck, hopeless or broken. Approached in the right way, it can lead us to uncover new abilities, perspectives and values, transforming us in extraordinary ways. After an incident in her own life left her reeling, pioneering cognitive scientist Maya Shankar managed the uncertainty by dedicating herself to researching the mind. Now, her powerful book invites us to rethink our relationship with change altogether. Sharing the riveting stories of others who have also gone through remarkable disruption, Maya unpicks scientific insights to illuminate the universal lessons hidden within them. Exploring our complex reactions to all kinds of change, from denial and guilt to rumination and stagnation, we're offered tools and strategies to unlock our full potential in the face of upheaval. Whether you're processing a past change, grappling with a present one, or bracing for a future one, discover who you can become on the other side of change.

Teaching Beginners with the Direct Method: 50 Activities for the Speaking-First Classroom Get your beginners talking from the very first lesson. The Direct Method builds a direct link between language and meaning with no translation in between, so learners understand through demonstration and start speaking straight away. The fifty activities sit in five clear sets that build a complete beginner foundation: Speak from lesson one with demonstration techniques that make meaning clear without a word of translation Teach any class, including mixed-first-language groups, since showing works for everyone in the room at once Pick up and teach in minutes thanks to a consistent eight-field format covering aim, level, time, materials, target language, procedure, variations and a teacher's note Build real confidence as learners move from naming a single object to running a question chain and telling their own story across past, present and future Grow strong pronunciation and listening by working orally first, before the page Adapt to any group with stronger-and-weaker variations built into every activity Every activity runs on three simple moves: show, say, and use. You show meaning through objects, pictures and mime, fix the form through graded questions and answers, then open it out into a real spoken exchange. No first-language explanation, no grammar lectures, just learners speaking, listening and thinking in the new language from day one. Whether you're new to the Direct Method or returning to it with fresh eyes, this book gives you everything you need to run a speaking-first beginner course that works. Written in a clear teacher-trainer voice by an experienced ELT author, it's a companion you'll reach for lesson after lesson. Buy the book today!

A spirited, deeply researched exploration of why capitalism is bad for women and how, when done right, socialism leads to economic independence, better labor conditions, better work-life balance and, yes, even better sex. In a witty, irreverent op-ed piece that went viral, Kristen Ghodsee argued that women had better sex under socialism. The response was tremendous -- clearly she articulated something many women had sensed for years: the problem is with capitalism, not with us. Ghodsee, an acclaimed ethnographer and professor of Russian and East European Studies, spent years researching what happened to women in countries that transitioned from state socialism to capitalism. She argues here that unregulated capitalism disproportionately harms women, and that we should learn from the past. By rejecting the bad and salvaging the good, we can adapt some socialist ideas to the 21st century and improve our lives. She tackles all aspects of a woman's life - work, parenting, sex and relationships, citizenship, and leadership. In a chapter called "Women: Like Men, But Cheaper," she talks about women in the workplace, discussing everything from the wage gap to harassment and discrimination. In "What To Expect When You're Expecting Exploitation," she addresses motherhood and how "having it all" is impossible under capitalism. Women are standing up for themselves like never before, from the increase in the number of women running for office to the women's march to the long-overdue public outcry against sexual harassment. Interest in socialism is also on the rise -- whether it's the popularity of Bernie Sanders or the skyrocketing membership numbers of the Democratic Socialists of America. It's become increasingly clear to women that capitalism isn't working for us, and Ghodsee is the informed, lively guide who can show us the way forward.

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((Please scroll down for english version)) Andrea Diefenbachs Bilder aus den ländlichen Regionen der Republik Moldau sind eine Zeitreise an einen Ort, der seit seiner Unabhängigkeit vor 30 Jahren in einer Identitätskrise steckt. Diese visuelle Bestandsaufnahme ist bereits ihr zweites Buch über das zwischen EU und Russland, Stillstand und Fortschritt, Korruption und Rechtsstaatlichkeit hin-und hergerissene Land. Ihre ruhigen, zuweilen auch skurrilen Beobachtungen zeugen von großer Empathie für Moldau und das Lebensgefühl seiner Menschen. In ihrer Unaufgeregtheit passen sich die Bilder dem zwischen Aufbruch und Stagnation pendelnden Tempo des moldauischen Alltags an. »Realitatea« versammelt nicht nur fotografische Vignetten aus einem Land im Schwebezustand sondern setzt diese durch Faksimiles moldauischer Zeitungen und Texte auch in Kontext zu den politischen Ereignissen der vergangenen zehn Jahre. Andrea Diefenbach (*1974) arbeitet für Magazine und Organisationen im In- und Ausland. Seit 2016 lehrt sie Fotografie an der Hochschule Luzern. »Realitatea« ist ihr drittes Buch. Diefenbachs Arbeiten wurden unter anderem in der Hamburger Kunsthalle, dem Folkwang Museum Essen, dem Reiss Engelhorn Museum Mannheim sowie dem Münchner Stadtmuseum gezeigt. Andrea Diefenbach's images from the rural regions of the Republic of Moldova are a journey through time to a place that has been in an identity crisis since its independence 30 years ago. This visual survey is already her second book about the country torn between the EU and Russia, stagnation and progress, corruption and the rule of law. Her calm, at times whimsical observations demonstrate great empathy for Moldova and its people's way of living. In their tranquility, the images adapt to the tempo of Moldovan everyday life, which oscillates between upheaval and stagnation. »Realitatea« not only gathers photographic vignettes from a country in a state of limbo, but also contextualizes them within the political events of the past ten years through facsimiles of Moldovan newspapers and analytical texts. Andrea Diefenbach (*1974) works for magazines and organizations in Germany and internationally. She has been teaching photography at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts since 2016. »Realitatea« is her third book. Diefenbach's work has been shown at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, the Folkwang Museum Essen, the Reiss Engelhorn Museum Mannheim, and the Munich Stadtmuseum, among others.

The New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of Secret Daughter returns with an unforgettable story of family, responsibility, love, honor, tradition, and identity, in which two childhood friends--a young doctor and a newly married bride--must balance the expectations of their culture and their families with the desires of their own hearts. The first of his family to go to college, Anil Patel, the golden son, carries the weight of tradition and his family's expectations when he leaves his tiny Indian village to begin a medical residency in Dallas, Texas, at one of the busiest and most competitive hospitals in America. When his father dies, Anil becomes the de facto head of the Patel household and inherits the mantle of arbiter for all of the village's disputes. But he is uneasy with the custom, uncertain that he has the wisdom and courage demonstrated by his father and grandfather. His doubts are compounded by the difficulties he discovers in adjusting to a new culture and a new job, challenges that will shake his confidence in himself and his abilities. Back home in India, Anil's closest childhood friend, Leena, struggles to adapt to her demanding new husband and relatives. Arranged by her parents, the marriage shatters Leena's romantic hopes, and eventually forces her to make a desperate choice that will hold drastic repercussions for herself and her family. Though Anil and Leena struggle to come to terms with their identities thousands of miles apart, their lives eventually intersect once more--changing them both and the people they love forever. Tender and bittersweet, The Golden Son illuminates the ambivalence of people caught between past and present, tradition and modernity, duty and choice; the push and pull of living in two cultures, and the painful decisions we must make to find our true selves.

The Provocative and Practical Guide to Coaching Agile Teams As an agile coach, you can help project teams become outstanding at agile, creating products that make them proud and helping organizations reap the powerful benefits of teams that deliver both innovation and excellence. More and more frequently, ScrumMasters and project managers are being asked to coach agile teams. But it's a challenging role. It requires new skills-as well as a subtle understanding of when to step in and when to step back. Migrating from "command and control" to agile coaching requires a whole new mind-set. In Coaching Agile Teams, Lyssa Adkins gives agile coaches the insights they need to adopt this new mind-set and to guide teams to extraordinary performance in a re-energized work environment. You'll gain a deep view into the role of the agile coach, discover what works and what doesn't, and learn how to adapt powerful skills from many allied disciplines, including the fields of professional coaching and mentoring. Coverage includes Understanding what it takes to be a great agile coach Mastering all of the agile coach's roles: teacher, mentor, problem solver, conflict navigator, and performance coach Creating an environment where self-organized, high-performance teams can emerge Coaching teams past cooperation and into full collaboration Evolving your leadership style as your team grows and changes Staying actively engaged without dominating your team and stunting its growth Recognizing failure, recovery, and success modes in your coaching Getting the most out of your own personal agile coaching journey Whether you're an agile coach, leader, trainer, mentor, facilitator, ScrumMaster, project manager, product owner, or team member, this book will help you become skilled at helping others become truly great. What could possibly be more rewarding?

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU ARE A BADASS, A LIFE-CHANGING GUIDE TO MAKING THE KIND OF MONEY YOU'VE ONLY EVER DREAMED OF You Are a Badass at Making Money will launch you past the fears and stumbling blocks that have kept financial success beyond your reach. Jen Sincero went from living in a converted garage to traveling the world in 5-star luxury in a matter of years, and knows all too well the layers of BS one can get wrapped up in around money, as well as what it takes to dig your way out. In this funny and practical book she goes in-depth on how powerful our thoughts are and how our bank accounts are mirrors for our beliefs about money. YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY combines laugh out loud comedy with life-changing concepts, all boiled down into manageable, bite-sized tips so that YOU can put them into practice and get life changing results. Learn to: - Uncover what's holding you back from making money - Give your doubts, fears, and excuses the heave-ho - Relate to money in a new (and lucrative) way - Shake up the cocktail of creation - Tap into your natural ability to grow rich - Shape your reality-stop playing victim to circumstance - Get as wealthy as you wanna be "This book truly crystallizes the concept that financial abundance is an inside job - in that it all begins with your mindset - and Sincero gets serious (in the funniest ways possible) about helping you identify your particular limiting beliefs surrounding money." PopSugar SEE WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY: "Awesome book" "Loved this book - perfect for helping you adapt your mindset and making immediate changes" "I loved it and it's already making a difference to my bottom line" ALSO AVAILABLE: YOU ARE A BADASS BADASS HABITS YOU ARE A BADASS EVERYDAY

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF YOU ARE A BADASS, A LIFE-CHANGING GUIDE TO MAKING THE KIND OF MONEY YOU'VE ONLY EVER DREAMED OF You Are a Badass at Making Money will launch you past the fears and stumbling blocks that have kept financial success beyond your reach. Jen Sincero went from living in a converted garage to traveling the world in 5-star luxury in a matter of years, and knows all too well the layers of BS one can get wrapped up in around money, as well as what it takes to dig your way out. In this funny and practical book she goes in-depth on how powerful our thoughts are and how our bank accounts are mirrors for our beliefs about money. YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY combines laugh out loud comedy with life-changing concepts, all boiled down into manageable, bite-sized tips so that YOU can put them into practice and get life changing results. Learn to: - Uncover what's holding you back from making money - Give your doubts, fears, and excuses the heave-ho - Relate to money in a new (and lucrative) way - Shake up the cocktail of creation - Tap into your natural ability to grow rich - Shape your reality-stop playing victim to circumstance - Get as wealthy as you wanna be "This book truly crystallizes the concept that financial abundance is an inside job - in that it all begins with your mindset - and Sincero gets serious (in the funniest ways possible) about helping you identify your particular limiting beliefs surrounding money." PopSugar SEE WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY: "Awesome book" "Loved this book - perfect for helping you adapt your mindset and making immediate changes" "I loved it and it's already making a difference to my bottom line" ALSO AVAILABLE: YOU ARE A BADASS BADASS HABITS YOU ARE A BADASS EVERYDAY

Are you ready to untangle the complex threads of your relationships and discover the strength that lies within? We are all bound by invisible ties. They connect us, define us, and sometimes, they constrain us. We've all felt the exhilarating pull of love and the heavy weight of a broken promise. We've struggled with the difference between healthy devotion and destructive obsession. We know the freedom that comes with forgiveness, yet we remain trapped by grudges. What if you could finally understand these forces and use them to build a happier, more authentic life? Ties That Bind is a profound and practical journey into the heart of human connection. With clarity and compassion, this book breaks down the fourteen core principles that govern our lives. It is a guide for anyone who has ever felt lost in a relationship, betrayed by a lie, or held back by their own weaknesses. Inside, you will discover: The Labyrinth of Obsession: Learn to identify the warning signs of unhealthy fixation and cultivate genuine, liberating love. The Power of Forgiveness: Uncover the secret to letting go of the past, healing emotional wounds, and moving forward with peace. The Bedrock of Relationships: Explore the essential roles of Loyalty, Trust, and Truth in building connections that last. The Journey from Weakness to Strength: Transform your vulnerabilities into your greatest assets and develop unshakeable inner resilience. The Wisdom of Change and Compassion: Learn to adapt to life's inevitable transformations and connect with others on a deeper, more empathetic level. This is more than just a book; it is a roadmap to emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Each chapter offers a deep dive into a single concept, providing you with the clarity to see your relationships and yourself in a new light. If you are ready to heal, grow, and build the strong, meaningful connections you've always deserved, then your journey starts here.

With so many immediate and intensifying crises unfolding around us, how can therapists adapt to promote healing and growth? “As these intriguing essays make clear, some of the finest minds in the world are thinking through the problems and arriving at powerful answers." —Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, educator, activist, and founder of Third Act With essays from Francis Weller, Bayo Akomolafe; Hāweatea Holly Bryson, and more Western psychotherapy views our practice as a way to bring clients back to baseline “normal.” But our society’s “normal” is profoundly unwell: our ways of being reflect the same unsustainable systems that erode our ecosystems, accelerate global destruction, and ultimately extract our humanity. Moving toward healing and purpose in uncertain times means evolving the way we do therapy and the way we think about mental health. Editor and climate psychologist Steffi Bednarek invites us to co-create a field that navigates unknown futures with skill and grace—one that helps clients build resilience and holds space for the uncertainties unfolding before us. She and 32 contributors explore ideas like: Decolonizing therapy Using therapeutic tools to respond to trauma What psychologists can offer movements for social change and climate justice Helping clients recognize and move past unhelpful responses to climate emergency Nurturing creativity in the face of crisis Holistic and intersectional, this collection reckons with the ways power, colonialism, and capitalism impact our myriad crises—while shaping Western psychology as we know it. With essays by clinicians from both the Global South and Global North, Climate, Psychology, and Change is an anthology unlike anything you’ve read before: a necessary response, an urgent appeal, and a fearless look forward at how we care for our clients, eyes wide open, with compassion and skill in an uncertain world.

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"Just the thing for a cold winter's night between episodes." -The Washington Post Book World "Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy the chance to read Jane's book in real life." -Entertainment Weekly It's been a lifetime (and three seasons) in the making, but Jane Gloriana Villanueva is finally ready to make her much-anticipated literary debut! Jane the Virgin, the Golden Globe, AFI, and Peabody Award-winning The CW dramedy, has followed Jane's telenovela-esque life-from her accidental artificial insemination and virgin birth to the infant kidnapping and murderous games of the villainous Sin Rostro to an enthralling who-will-she-choose love triangle. With these tumultuous events as inspiration, Jane's breathtaking first novel adapts her story for a truly epic romance that captures the hope and the heartbreak that have made the television drama so beloved. Snow Falling is a sweeping historical romance set in 1902 Miami-a time of railroad tycoons, hotel booms, and exciting expansion for the Magic City. Working at the lavish Regal Sol hotel and newly engaged to Pinkerton Detective Martin Cadden, Josephine Galena Valencia has big dreams for her future. Then, a figure from her past reemerges to change her life forever: the hotel's dapper owner, railroad tycoon Rake Solvino. The captivating robber baron sets her heart aflame once more, leading to a champagne-fueled night together. But when their indiscretion results in an unexpected complication, Josephine struggles to decide whether her heart truly belongs with heroic Martin or dashing Rake. Meanwhile, in an effort to capture an elusive crime lord terrorizing the city, Detective Cadden scours the back alleys of the Magic City, tracking the nefarious villain to the Regal Sol and discovering a surprising connection to the Solvino family. However, just when it looks like Josephine's true heart's desire is clear, danger strikes. Will her dreams for the future dissolve like so much falling snow or might Josephine finally get the happy ever after she's been dreaming of for so long?

The inevitable is coming fast. We know it in our bones-and it's past time to face it. The highly anticipated follow-up to Hospicing Modernity: how we activate responsibility, nurture care, and grow up in the face of collapse-includes reflections, exercises, and prompts Climate collapse, social crisis, the decline of modernity: colonialism, capitalism, and our full-faced denial have ushered in an urgent new era. Hospicing Modernity asked us to grow up, step up, and show up for our communities and the living Earth. Outgrowing Modernity helps us make sense of where we're going-and deepen what's possible-in a time of endings. Vanessa Machado De Oliveira helps us face the logics and workings of modernity, bringing us to clear-eyed terms with its expiration. She explores the impacts of colonialism as neurocolonization: an oppressive function of modernity that rewires how we think, act, imagine, and adapt. These impacts are wide-ranging and run deep: they cut us off from our natural ways of building community and seeking pleasure. They choke our ability to cope with trauma and embrace complexity. And they trap us in a state of artificial comfort and denial that keeps us from collectively growing up-even when our existence demands it. This book invites you to interrupt 5 lies that neurocolonization instills in us-beliefs (and behaviors) that have condition us to think we're owed the following, regardless of others or the planet: Moral and epistemic self-righteous authority Unrestricted, unaccountable autonomy Arbitrating truth, law, and common sense Affirming one's virtues, innocence, and purity Exploitative appropriation and accumulation of various forms of capital In moving away from these ingrained worldviews, we can choose instead to develop 4 capacities necessary to our-and Earth's-survival: sobriety, maturity, discernment, and responsibility. Machado De Oliveira moves beyond critique into a praxis of strategic disinvestment: one that invites us to recognize what no longer serves us and reinvest in nurturing structures and lifeways that restore our knowledge in the value of life for life's sake.

A mother and daughter must break their family’s curse through trials of war and immigration, love, loss, and redemption in this “enchanting multi-generational tale” (People) with a shimmer of magic, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Forgery of Fate. “Lim dazzles in her dark and deftly woven adult debut. . . . Blending the historically grounded and complex mother-daughter narratives of Amy Tan with the rich fantasy of Yangsze Choo, this stunning tale will delight. . . . This is a gem.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) 1940s Hong Kong When Japanese soldiers invade her hometown, Ha Yut Ying makes an unlikely escape—by turning invisible. But her miraculous survival is only the beginning. After the war is over, she’s sent to Hong Kong to live with her distant father and glamorous stepmother, who end her dreams of becoming a singer and turn her into the family’s servant. As the years pass, Yut Ying learns the hard truths of betrayal and ambition, of forbidden love and devastating loss, and discovers that sometimes the only way to endure is to disappear. 1960s San Francisco Marigold has always had a knack for uncovering secrets, but nothing prepares her for the day she accidentally witnesses her mother vanish before her eyes. The moment fractures their bond, leaving questions that shadow her entire childhood. But when her mother’s condition suddenly deteriorates, Marigold is convinced she’s the only person who can save her. To do so, she must journey into the secrets her mother never shared and uncover the tragic, fairytale-tinged history their family has fought to forget. A story of mothers and daughters, the scars they inherit and the magic that binds them, Fishbone Cinderella is a tender and enchanting exploration of what it means, at last, to be seen. “[Elizabeth Lim’s] heart-wrenching and magical first adult novel is a multi-generational story that adapts a foundational fairy tale and creates a story of mothers, daughters, and a past that haunts their futures.”—Library Journal (starred review)

The inevitable is coming fast. We know it in our bones—and it’s past time to face it. The highly anticipated follow-up to Hospicing Modernity: how we activate responsibility, nurture care, and grow up in the face of collapse—includes reflections, exercises, and prompts Climate collapse, social crisis, the decline of modernity: colonialism, capitalism, and our full-faced denial have ushered in an urgent new era. Hospicing Modernity asked us to grow up, step up, and show up for our communities and the living Earth. Outgrowing Modernity helps us make sense of where we’re going—and deepen what’s possible—in a time of endings. Vanessa Machado De Oliveira helps us face the logics and workings of modernity, bringing us to clear-eyed terms with its expiration. She explores the impacts of colonialism as neurocolonization: an oppressive function of modernity that rewires how we think, act, imagine, and adapt. These impacts are wide-ranging and run deep: they cut us off from our natural ways of building community and seeking pleasure. They choke our ability to cope with trauma and embrace complexity. And they trap us in a state of artificial comfort and denial that keeps us from collectively growing up—even when our existence demands it. This book invites you to interrupt 5 lies that neurocolonization instills in us—beliefs (and behaviors) that have condition us to think we’re owed the following, regardless of others or the planet: Moral and epistemic self-righteous authority Unrestricted, unaccountable autonomy Arbitrating truth, law, and common sense Affirming one's virtues , innocence, and purity Exploitative appropriation and accumulation of various forms of capital In moving away from these ingrained worldviews, we can choose instead to develop 4 capacities necessary to our—and Earth’s—survival: sobriety , maturity , discernment , and responsibility . Machado De Oliveira moves beyond critique into a praxis of strategic disinvestment: one that invites us to recognize what no longer serves us and reinvest in nurturing structures and lifeways that restore our knowledge in the value of life for life’s sake.

"Just the thing for a cold winter's night between episodes." —The Washington Post Book World "Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy the chance to read Jane's book in real life." —Entertainment Weekly It's been a lifetime (and three seasons) in the making, but Jane Gloriana Villanueva is finally ready to make her much-anticipated literary debut! Jane the Virgin, the Golden Globe, AFI, and Peabody Award–winning The CW dramedy, has followed Jane's telenovela-esque life—from her accidental artificial insemination and virgin birth to the infant kidnapping and murderous games of the villainous Sin Rostro to an enthralling who-will-she-choose love triangle. With these tumultuous events as inspiration, Jane's breathtaking first novel adapts her story for a truly epic romance that captures the hope and the heartbreak that have made the television drama so beloved. Snow Falling is a sweeping historical romance set in 1902 Miami—a time of railroad tycoons, hotel booms, and exciting expansion for the Magic City. Working at the lavish Regal Sol hotel and newly engaged to Pinkerton Detective Martin Cadden, Josephine Galena Valencia has big dreams for her future. Then, a figure from her past reemerges to change her life forever: the hotel's dapper owner, railroad tycoon Rake Solvino. The captivating robber baron sets her heart aflame once more, leading to a champagne-fueled night together. But when their indiscretion results in an unexpected complication, Josephine struggles to decide whether her heart truly belongs with heroic Martin or dashing Rake. Meanwhile, in an effort to capture an elusive crime lord terrorizing the city, Detective Cadden scours the back alleys of the Magic City, tracking the nefarious villain to the Regal Sol and discovering a surprising connection to the Solvino family. However, just when it looks like Josephine's true heart's desire is clear, danger strikes. Will her dreams for the future dissolve like so much falling snow or might Josephine finally get the happy ever after she's been dreaming of for so long?

A mother and daughter must break their family's curse through trials of war and immigration, love, loss, and redemption in this "enchanting multi-generational tale" (People) with a shimmer of magic, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Forgery of Fate. "Lim dazzles in her dark and deftly woven adult debut. . . . Blending the historically grounded and complex mother-daughter narratives of Amy Tan with the rich fantasy of Yangsze Choo, this stunning tale will delight. . . . This is a gem."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) 1940s Hong Kong When Japanese soldiers invade her hometown, Ha Yut Ying makes an unlikely escape-by turning invisible. But her miraculous survival is only the beginning. After the war is over, she's sent to Hong Kong to live with her distant father and glamorous stepmother, who end her dreams of becoming a singer and turn her into the family's servant. As the years pass, Yut Ying learns the hard truths of betrayal and ambition, of forbidden love and devastating loss, and discovers that sometimes the only way to endure is to disappear. 1960s San Francisco Marigold has always had a knack for uncovering secrets, but nothing prepares her for the day she accidentally witnesses her mother vanish before her eyes. The moment fractures their bond, leaving questions that shadow her entire childhood. But when her mother's condition suddenly deteriorates, Marigold is convinced she's the only person who can save her. To do so, she must journey into the secrets her mother never shared and uncover the tragic, fairytale-tinged history their family has fought to forget. A story of mothers and daughters, the scars they inherit and the magic that binds them, Fishbone Cinderella is a tender and enchanting exploration of what it means, at last, to be seen. "[Elizabeth Lim's] heart-wrenching and magical first adult novel is a multi-generational story that adapts a foundational fairy tale and creates a story of mothers, daughters, and a past that haunts their futures."-Library Journal (starred review)

Most language textbooks teach you how to analyze an academic essay or politely navigate an airport customs line, but they completely fail to prepare you for how Americans actually communicate in real life. When a native speaker tells you they are in the same boat , burning the midnight oil , or shaking in their boots , they are not talking about transportation, fuel, or footwear. They are deploying the natural, fluid cultural shorthand of contemporary American English. This guide is engineered specifically for upper-intermediate learners who want to break through that frustrating language plateau and bridge the gap between classroom fluency and true conversational mastery. Formal grammar won't prepare you for how Americans actually speak during high-stakes business pitches, frantic late-night work sessions, or raw personal disagreements. By immersing yourself in these common workplace dynamics and social interactions, you will build the linguistic instincts necessary to handle any fast-paced conversation with absolute confidence, clarity, and precision. You will move away from stiff, formal phrasing and step directly into the rhythmic, expressive world of authentic idioms and phrasal verbs. If you have ever felt like your vocabulary is a bit stiff during an active discussion, you are not alone. It is no easy matter to move past rigid textbook structures and adapt to the rapid flow of natural speech. More often than not, intermediate students find themselves on the fence about their speaking abilities, worried they might say something unusual. However, avoiding the challenge means you are just selling yourself short. If you want to call the shots in your professional life, identifying the exact conversational shortcuts native speakers use is the heart of the matter . Once you learn the ropes of real-world idioms, you will realize that making a minor mistake is not the end of the world. With this guide, you will be fully prepared to execute a clear game plan whether you are trying to resolve a conflict or pitch an idea to an investor. Trust the process, and rest assured that your dedication will be well worth the effort.