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Birth Vibes: Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth
by Jen Hamilton
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSLLERUSA TODAY BESTSELLERA refreshingly compassionate roadmap built on boundaries, clarity, and real communication, because growing a family shouldn't mean losing yourself. Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play Childbirth is one of life's most powerful experiences--but it can also be overwhelming. Too often, expecting parents are prompted to create their perfect birth plan, only to feel disappointed or even traumatized if things go differently. That's where Jen Hamilton comes in. A labor and delivery nurse, ER veteran, and mom herself, Jen has been a steady presence at thousands of births (and on millions of screens). In Birth Vibes she uses both humor and heart, sharing her own stories to guide readers expectations about what happens in the delivery room. Instead of unyielding checklists, she encourages parents to learn their birth vibes--a blend of values and vision--which unlock the tools to advocate for the personalized care they need. Birth Vibes is the ultimate companion for anyone preparing to give birth--or supporting someone who is. Warm, funny, and deeply grounded in real-life experience, this is the guide every parent deserves: allowing them adapt to whatever birth brings with confidence and calm. I highly recommend Birth Vibes for pregnant women who plan to have hospital births. --Ina May Gaskin, CPM This book doesn't just prepare you for birth; it changes how you think about it. --Hadley Vlahos, RN Compassionate, real, and reassuring. --KC Davis, LPC
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A Perfect Coincidence: The Extraordinary Friendship and Astonishing Deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
by Jim Rasenberger
A revelatory new look at the long and complex relationship between Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who died on the same historic day--July 4, 1826, exactly fifty years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. In creating the Declaration of Independence, approved by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, Jefferson and Adams collaborated in what Jefferson later called a perfect coincidence of thought and action. Exactly fifty years later, in the most perfect coincidence in American history, they died within hours of each other--both former US presidents, both essential architects of the nation. This book explores those two remarkable coincidences and the fifty-year relationship in between. Thomas Jefferson, a charismatic Southern aristocrat, and John Adams, a cantankerous Yankee, were once close friends, then bitter political enemies. In the last years of their lives, they reconciled and resumed an extraordinary correspondence, totaling some 380 letters that continued until their final months. Other than the Declaration of Independence, the greatest symbolic gift either man gave his country may have been dying together on that fateful Independence Day in 1826. For many Americans, this moment was viewed as a visible and palpable manifestation of Divine favor--as one contemporary put it--and fueled the conviction that America was a land of miracles. Published to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States--and the 200th anniversary of the men's deaths--this book is essential reading for anyone interested in presidential biographies, the Revolutionary War era, and the enduring power--yet terrible fragility--of American democracy.
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Ink & Wash Wildflowers: 25 Watercolor & Ink Projects to Bring Native Flowers to Life
by Camilla Damsbo Brix
Celebrate the Joy of Wildflowers Explore enchanting wildflowers, grasses and meadows in the third installment of Camilla Damsbo Brix's bestselling Ink & Wash series. Camilla guides you through 25 charming tutorials, complete with thorough step-by-step instructions and illustrations that make impressionist studies accessible for all. With detailed sections on everything from essential watercolor and fineliner techniques to capturing varied floral shapes and types of light, this all-encompassing handbook sets anyone up for success, regardless of skill level. From classic floral favorites like pincushion flowers and wild roses to captivating native plants like cowslips and meadow foxtail, you'll never look at a seemingly simple field the same way again!
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DIY Watercolor Jungle: Easy Watercolor Painting Techniques for Tropical Foliage and Flowers
by Marie Boudon
Learn to paint tropical flowers and foliage in simple steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Marie Boudon's 20 step-by-step tutorials will have you making jungle-themed art in no time. Along the way, be inspired by ideas for displaying the finished work as wall art, journal pages, handmade stationery and cards.
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DIY Watercolor Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Flower Painting for Journal Pages, Handmade Stationery and More
by Marie Boudon
Learn to paint beautiful watercolor flowers in simple steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Marie Boudon's beautifully presented creative course will give you a good grounding in this new-to-you medium and teach you all you need to know to get started with painting flowers in watercolor. Find out about paper, brushes and paints, color mixing, wet and dry techniques, blending and gradients, contrast and even how to digitize your work. Then learn to paint roses, peonies, carnations, dahlias, anemones, poppies, leaves, details and textures and how to bring all of these together into beautiful compositions which make lovely art pieces, journal pages, handmade stationery and greetings cards, inspirational quote frames, personalized gifts and more.
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Learn to Watercolor: The Essential Techniques in 10 Projects
by Sarah Van Der Linden
Get inspired with gentle and serene watercolor painting as your next calming hobby. The watercolors explained in this book achieve two essential objectives: to immediately enjoy painting and acquiring a solid foundation.
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This Dark Night: Emily Bronte, a Life
by Deborah Lutz
Deborah Lutz compellingly captures Emily Jane Brontë, extraordinary poet and author of the incomparable Wuthering Heights, with deep insight and glorious prose.
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Kate!: The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen
by Christopher Andersen
The definitive portrait of Kate Middleton, the beloved and private Princess of Wales, tracing her stunning rise from working-class roots to queen-in-waiting, from #1 New York Times bestselling royal biographer Christopher Andersen. Kate is one of the most photographed, most talked about, most written about women in the world--heiress to Princess Diana's glamour and mystique, both wife of one future monarch and mother of another. But as the daughter of an airline attendant who grew up in public housing, Kate was not destined for this fate. She had to fight for it--and for the love of the future king. In this illuminating portrait, master biographer Christopher Andersen chronicles Kate's life, beginning with her humble upbringing; her off-again, on-again love story with William that catapulted her to global fame; and the 2011 Wedding of the Century. Throughout their marriage, Kate has proven that she is more than just a prince's wife--she is a leader in humanitarian work, the devoted mother of three children in the media spotlight, an unparalleled fashion icon, and the universally adored face of Britain's monarchy. Yet her story is more complex than the public knows. With startling new details from his inside sources, Andersen reveals the full picture: including Kate's fight to repair William and Harry's rift, the disintegration of her relationship with Meghan, her work to refute charges of racism leveled at the monarchy, and her bravery in the face of cancer--her diagnosis and treatment, and the bizarre theories that swirled around her public disappearance. Kate is an against-all-odds romance, a glittering fairy tale, and a heart-tugging family drama within the modern monarchy--but most of all, an inspiring saga of one woman's grace and grit in the face of adversity.
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Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI
by Ryan Roslansky
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWork is changing for everyone, everywhere. Standing still isn't an option. Ryan Roslansky and Aneesh Raman, CEO and Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, show you how to take control of this moment with clarity and confidence.The future of work is not a distant horizon. It is being built right now. While some of us are experimenting and adapting with AI, most of us are feeling anxious and uncertain, navigating rapid change with outdated playbooks. We're relying on old career advice that assumes the tasks you do at work are static, that the skills you learned in school last decades, and that success comes from moving up a predictable ladder. That's the old world of work, and it's on the way out.Open to Work offers a new path forward. Backed by real-time insights from over a billion professionals on LinkedIn, it is a clear-eyed view of what's actually changing, what skills you really need, and how to stay ahead at work as AI reshapes every aspect of work.You'll meet early movers like Neil, who used AI to get better at his job; Jonetta, who used AI to get a new job; and Taj, who used AI to build a business.You'll also get expert perspectives across the future of work and careers, helping you discover what will make you competitive in ways no machine can replace. You'll learn how to: Assess which parts of your job to delegate to AI, and which to keep for yourselfBuild the core human capabilities that will carry you through any technological shiftTake action, including with a 30-60-90 day planBoth a roadmap and a rallying cry, Open to Work delivers an urgent truth: change is coming. The only question is whether you harness it or let it overtake you.
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Dig In!: Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat (a Cookbook)
by Erin O'Brien
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF SPRING: Forbes Over 100 flavorful and simple recipes for every occasion and craving from one of social media's most beloved food content creators. In her debut cookbook, content creator Erin O'Brien draws inspiration from three generations of women who taught her to create her own modern spin, with a stress-free approach to boldly flavored food. Erin has built a thriving community of over 1.5 million followers across platforms who turn to her for delicious, manageable, and creative meals, and are eagerly awaiting this book. Dig In is the ultimate collection of simple and delicious recipes that cater to every craving and occasion, from comfort food classics to weeknight dinners and family meals to share and savor. In the chapter called WTF to Make for Dinner, Erin solves the age-old dilemma with effortless recipes like One-Pan Chicken Marsala & Orzo and Loaded Twice-Baked Broccoli Cheddar Potatoes. You'll find easy bites like Mom's Secret Salsa and shortcut Faux-caccia in App-y Hour. The Pasta: My Love Language chapter includes Erin's Spicy Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Crispy Panko that guests will be begging you to share the recipe for. You'll learn that salads can be the star of the table with dishes like Summer Stone Fruit Salad with Basil Mint Vinaigrette and, of course, fan favorite Nana's Iconic Crunchy Lemon Parm Salad. Even Erin's cozy soups and standout side dishes recipes may steal the show with delightful options such as White Bean, Corn & Chicken Chili or Honey & Chile Roasted Carrots with Labneh. Lastly, you can't forget delicious desserts, or as Erin says, the Cherry on Top of any great meal, like Key Lime Pie with Pecan Graham Cracker Crust and Loaded Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. In addition, there are fun and approachable (sommelier-approved ) wine pairings throughout the book, as Erin's fans have grown to love in her posts, but for those occasions when you want to have a little more fun, her Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a must-try. Packed with practical tips and foolproof methods, Dig In is an essential companion for anyone hoping to elevate their home cooking and make every meal one to remember.
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Spain My Way: Eat, Drink, and Cook Like a Spaniard
by José Andrés
A lively, authoritative collection of Jos Andr s's most beloved recipes from his home country--and the stories of the people and places behind themAlthough renowned chef Jos Andr s 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 Jos '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 Jos '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 thecountry's most beloved sons.
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Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found
by Andrew Graham-Dixon
This revelatory biography persuasively addresses the two great unresolved questions about Vermeer: why did he paint his pictures, and what do they mean?
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True Crime: A Memoir
by Patricia Cornwell
#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell finally tells the story that rivals all of the works that precede it: her own. Let's start, and end, with this: Patricia Cornwell's autobiography, TRUE CRIME, could be the best book she's ever written. And I've read them all --James Patterson Patricia Cornwell is best known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Every story comes from somewhere, and Scarpetta's began when Patricia Cornwell embedded herself in a morgue. In this achingly honest memoir, Cornwell excavates her own life, detailing her traumatic childhood being raised by neglectful parents, her father abandoning the young family on Christmas day, her mother being institutionalized twice, an abusive foster family, and developing a parental relationship with evangelist Billy Graham's wife Ruth. Cornwell depicts a harrowing hospitalization and near-death car accident. She unflinchingly shares overcoming obstacles that later gave her the ambition to become an award-winning police reporter. From there it was research in a medical examiner's office that would turn into a full-time job. She would become a forensic expert and worldwide publishing phenomenon. Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today.
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Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other--And the World
by Jim Windolf
Persuasive, captivating, and bursting with insight, this dual biography by acclaimed New York Times journalist Jim Windolf dives into the surprisingly supportive, occasionally rivalrous, and always fertile relationship between Bob Dylan and the Beatles, uncovering how they inspired and transformed each other as songwriters, recording artists, and cultural icons. From Dylan's initial dismissal of the Beatles as being for teenyboppers to his realization that they were pointing the direction where music had to go--and from the Beatles' obsessive spinning of early Dylan records to their impromptu renditions of fifteen Dylan songs during the 1969 Get Back sessions--the book captures the moments that pushed Dylan to go electric and inspired the Beatles to deepen their lyrics. Highly entertaining and packed with backstage anecdotes, Where the Music Had to Go is a deep-focus portrait of a heretofore unexamined relationship, one full of camaraderie, competition, and mutual evolution. More than a music biography, this is a front-row seat to the forces that shaped an era--an unmissable experience for music lovers, pop-culture buffs, and anyone curious about the magic that happens when legends collide.
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I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything
by Joanna Stern
What happens when intelligent machines aren't just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids?You've heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently, return hours of free time to our overworked brains, and make discoveries previously unimagined by humankind. The AI future is going to be unlike any other technological revolution. But what does that really mean? And will AI truly make life better?To find out, award-winning journalist Joanna Stern surrendered her life to artificial intelligence for one year. The results are both hilarious and unsettling.I Am Not a Robot is like a time machine trip to the very near future, where AI promises to be your doctor, chauffeur, teacher, masseuse, coworker, therapist, financial planner, chef, housekeeper, and even . . . romantic partner. Your colleague might be using ChatGPT to write emails at work, but Joanna used AI tools and robots to do household chores, to manage her health, and to transport her family on vacation. If there was a decision to make or a task to do, she let AI go first. Along the way, she conducted exclusive interviews with the tech leaders building this future, then reported back from the front lines as your funny, no-nonsense tour guide.Of course, tech's sunny promises never tell the whole story, and that's what Joanna is here to share. Filled with illustrations and photographs, this book offers less hype, more clarity, and as little jargon as humanly (or robotically) possible. It's an AI guide for ordinary people--not the tech bros who tried to sell you a cruise to the metaverse or an NFT of a cartoon monkey.This book is not the definitive story, because we're only a few years into the AI revolution. But after a year of living as a human lab rat, Joanna delivers one of the clearest--and funniest--pictures yet of what's really happening and what it means for you.
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How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries
by David George Haskell
An exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don't get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this exquisite exploration of the role flowers played in creating the world we know today, David George Haskell observes, smells, and studies flowers such as magnolias, orchids, and roses, as well as fascinating but less celebrated flowers such as seagrasses and tea to show us what we've been missing. Flowers are beautiful revolutionaries. When they evolved, they remade the natural world: Gorgeous petals and alluring aromas transformed former enemies into cooperative partners. Flowers reinvented plant sexuality and motherhood, bringing male and female together in the same flower and amply provisioning seeds and fruits, innovations that also feed legions of animals, ourselves included. Through radical genetic flexibility, flowers turned past environmental upheavals into opportunities for renewal. This inventiveness allowed them to build and sustain rainforests, savannahs, prairies, and even ocean shores. Without flowers, human beings would not exist. We are a floral species. Flowers catalyzed our evolution, and we now depend on them for food and a healthy planet. When we perfume ourselves, give a loved one a bouquet, or use blooms in gardens and religious ceremonies, we honor the special bond between people and flowers. The study of flowers also shaped modern science and horticulture in ways both marvelous and, sometimes, unjust. Looking to the future, flowers offer us lessons on resilience and creativity in the face of rapid environmental change. We need floral creativity, beauty, and joy more than ever. How Flowers Made Our World combines lyrical writing, sensual exploration, and the latest in scientific research to explore some of the most consequential life forms ever to have evolved, showing how our planet came to be and how it thrives today.
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The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright: The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise
by Casey Sherman
The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings--he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines from coast to coast.Then, in August 1914, scandal turned to horror. A tragedy at Taliesin, the Wisconsin home Wright built as a monument to love, shook the very foundation of Wright's life--and catapulted him back to the front pages of newspapers across the country as readers clamored for glimpses of his very darkest moments.In The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright, New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman delves beyond the myth of Wright's genius to reveal a man of relentless ambition, consuming passion, and devastating loss. With haunting intimacy and propulsive storytelling, Sherman delivers a portrait of an artist who could not escape the shadows of his own making--and who rose, again and again, from the ashes.
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The High-Protein Plate: 100 Satisfying Everyday Recipes (a Cookbook)
by Rachael Devaux
An Instant New York Times Bestseller A Forbes Best Cookbook of Spring 2026 Pick Protein goals are easy with these one hundred recipes, meal prep tips, and 28-day program from New York Times bestselling author and registered dietitian Rachael DeVaux of @RachaelsGoodEats. Getting enough protein is essential. It's needed for health and strength at every stage of life. The more protein you eat, the more satisfied, energized, and resilient you'll feel. It builds muscle, fuels hormones, and supports every organ. In The High Protein Plate, Rachael DeVaux, New York Times bestselling author of Rachael's Good Eats, shows how anyone at any stage of life can easily incorporate protein into their diet. The High Protein Plate includes the following: - 100 high-protein, craveable recipes for packing protein from breakfast through dessert. - Straightforward guidance on how much protein you really need--and why it matters. - Macros for every recipe, so you can easily track what's best for you. - Confidence to plan and prepare balanced, purposeful meals. - Meal prep tips to set you up for success all week long. - A 28-day plan to help get you started and stay on track. Real-life practicality meets science-backed nutrition in Rachael's approach. She embraces better-for-you swaps over strict food rules and shares alternatives to packaged foods so you can build balanced protein-forward plates that are satisfying and simple. From Buffalo Chicken Baked Tacos and Honey Blackberry Overnight Oats to Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta, these meals are made for everyday life. Rachael is a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and mom who knows firsthand the power of protein. Whether you're focused on building lean muscle, balancing blood sugar, boosting energy, or just feeding your family well you need protein. The High Protein Plate makes it simple--and delicious to get enough every day.
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Freeze Fresh Meal Prep: 160 Meal Starters and Make-Ahead Dishes for the Freezer
by Crystal Schmidt
Freeze your fresh ingredients as mealtime essentials From the best-selling author of Freeze Fresh. Using garden fresh vegetables and fruits, Crystal Schmidt offers a unique approach to meal prep, with 160 recipes for complete meals as well as meal starters--dishes that can be partially prepared and frozen, then combined with pantry ingredients to make a complete meal. These original recipes range from soups, dips, beverages, and main dishes to veggie sides, baked goods, frozen treats, jams, and pie fillings. Going well beyond the idea of simply pulling a casserole out of the freezer to thaw for dinner, Freeze Fresh Meal Prep gives home cooks the tools and flexibility they need to make a delicious, fresh meal--breakfast, lunch, or dinner--in a pinch. Because she's a serious gardener, Schmidt treats meal prep as a way to preserve the bounty from her vegetable garden and includes a separate index that organizes recipes by fruit or vegetable type. Recipes include: Chicken Tortilla Soup Starter Spicy Roasted Carrot Dip Summer Harvest Soup Thai-Inspired Pumpkin Veggie Curry Supreme Pizza Casserole Cheesy Fire-Roasted Poblano Breakfast Tacos Sweet Potato Casserole Cups Zucchini Peanut Noodles Cinnamon Breakfast Apples Roasted Peach and Amaretto Jam Double Chocolate Beet Cookies Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches
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In Trees: An Exploration
by Robert Moor
From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller On Trails comes a wondrous new journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history, exploring how trees--from the mightiest sequoia to the tiniest bonsai--can teach us to grow wise. To truly grasp the wisdom of a tree, you need to begin thinking like one... One day, on a whim, Robert Moor set out to climb a tree near his home--unwittingly embarking on what would become a decade-long, globe-spanning adventure of intellectual and spiritual transformation. Pursuing the hidden wisdom of trees, he scales to the very top of a giant sequoia while filming a nature documentary with David Attenborough; he treks through swamps in Papua to reach a treehouse-dwelling tribe of hunter-gatherers; and he journeys to a remote research camp in Tanzania, where he spends a memorable night sleeping in a chimpanzee nest, seeking to understand our deep evolutionary history. Eventually, having gained a radical new outlook on both our gnarled past and our ever-branching future, he joins an intrepid clan of climate activists risking everything to halt construction of a new oil pipeline and save an ancient forest. Along the way, Moor learns the art of tree-thinking, which, he discovers, has the power to break open some of humanity's oldest questions: What is the secret to truly growing old? How do we set down deeper roots in an increasingly chaotic world? Most importantly, how should we--as individuals, as communities, as stewards of the earth--live? A witty and relentlessly curious excursion through philosophy, history, and science, what begins as an ode to the miracle of trees blossoms into a joyous, daring, fiercely hopeful endeavor to arborize humanity.
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Plainville, Massachusetts 02762
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