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In On the Inconvenience of Other People, Lauren Berlant continues to explore our affective engagement with the world. Berlant focuses on the encounter with and the desire for the bother of other people and objects, showing that to be driven toward attachment is to desire to be inconvenienced...

As an autistic person or neurodivergent individual with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may sometimes feel as if you're living in a world that wasn't designed for you. You may have sensory sensitivities, social difficulties, struggles with executive functioning, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, burnout and meltdowns, and trauma from a lifetime of marginalization and microaggressions.

As the eldest of the Rivers sisters, she's too focused on keeping her family's campground running in the wake of a devastating tragedy to even think about romance. When Kim Jefferies shows up at the local small town bar looking like a lesbian snack on a stick, Emily writes her off as yet another tourist just passing through-no matter how much the butterflies in her stomach try to tell her otherwise.

A decade ago, a tragic surgery forever altered the lives of Dr. Jackie Stone and Sarah Taylor. Haunted by the loss of that patient, Dr. Stone has since immersed herself in her work, believing that if she stays busy, she can escape the pain of her past. Sarah Taylor, now a determined intern at Manhattan's prestigious Watson Memorial Hospital, finds herself under the supervision of the very doctor who was present during her brother's ill-fated surgery ten years ago.

Will her first case be her last? Lillian Knudsen, a war vet, amputee, and local shooting range owner, has someone out to kill her, but she's clueless as to who. Thankfully, she isn't clueless about where to turn for help. Werewolf Sara Flores got her P.I. license for one reason — to give cops an excuse why they might find her near dead bodies — lots of dead bodies. It turns out evildoers who attack innocents aren’t interested in giving them up. Not without a fight.

Corey Emmons is a rising star. With an appearance in a hit TV show sealing her status as a new queer icon, suddenly, opportunities are flying her way. One of these, however, seems slightly out of place. Lacey Lassiter is a pop sensation. Every aspect of her public image is carefully curated...

Now: Alone in a cottage, Lavinia writes to the woman she loved. Fifteen years ago: Middle-aged Lavinia Whateley escapes her hilly Massachusetts town when the townsfolk decide to sacrifice her on Halloween. After almost dying in the woods, she's saved and housed by the stoic and mysterious Asenath Waite, or Azzie. On the coastal outskirts of East Providence, they start to fall in love. However, things change when Azzie, with her secret past and the strange "scars" on the side of her neck, begins to transform into an eldritch creature of the deep.

Ana Robbins was an Olympic star in the making—until tragedy forced her to leave that world behind. At the age of sixteen, she gave up her dream and never looked back. Fourteen years later, she’s a successful defense attorney, revered for her work with minors. But when her former coach turns up dead, Ana lands right back where it all began, and abruptly ended: The Palace, a world-renowned skating facility nestled high in the mountains of Colorado.

Mia Voss walked away from a promising competitive climbing career to chase something deeper in the silence of stone and sky. Free soloing brings her the peace she craves despite the danger, the judgment, and the loneliness of summits that seem to scrape the edge of heaven. Alex Kerrigan, a...

Setting out on the "vacation of a lifetime" Marissa Chabot is well-provisioned with sunblock, rum, and a stack of good books. Being one of the founders of Finders Keepers, the successful, high-tech "soul-mate matching service," she knows that vacation romances are hopeless. When Linda Bartok—tall, dark, and beautiful—sweeps her off her feet anyway, Marissa yields to the magic of a storybook rescue, moonlit walks on the beach, and longed-for whispers of passion. 

Are you one of the millions dealing with diabetes? If so, you're probably all too familiar with the medical establishment badgering you to lose weight. But did you know evidence now shows that approaches focusing solely on weight loss are at best unhelpful and at worst, harmful? This groundbreaking guide outlines the principles of Intuitive Eating—an effective, evidence-based, anti-diet approach to nutrition—to help you manage your blood sugar levels without restriction.

Make work meaningful—and unleash your organization's full potential. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on leading with purpose, listen to this book. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you define, communicate, and...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a myriad of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that impact function and quality of life for those with the disease and those providing care. Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis is a practical guide for meeting the challenges of this lifelong, unpredictable disease.

At 27, Nicole Hunt is a rising star in health and wellness. In a special series for Heart Month, she sets her sights on interviewing some of the nation's most prominent medical professionals, including the reclusive Dr. Ines Torres. Dr. Torres is a 40-year-old distinguished cardiologist with a reputation as steely as the scalpel she wields. Her life revolves entirely around her work, leaving no room for love or leisure. As the effervescent Nicole steps into Dr. Torres's strictly regimented world, sparks fly, and an unexpected connection forms.

With 1350 active volcanoes on Earth and 50-70 erupting annually, this volume delves beneath the surface, explaining what makes these natural forces tick. Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs to Know guides the listener through one of nature's most fascinating and powerful forces, explaining...

World Religions All-in-One for Dummies offers an easy starting point for anyone curious to investigate religious and cultural differences. In terms anyone can understand, this book explains the foundations of major world religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, Catholicism, and Taoism. You can choose the religions you'd like to focus on or hear about them all.

Written by an expert who has created systems ranging from DNA scanners to children's toys, this book is ideal for intermediate and experienced programmers, no matter what platform you use. This expanded second edition includes new chapters on IoT and networked sensors, motors and movement, debugging, data handling strategies, and more.

Legendary Fire Chief Becky Thompson has faced down raging infernos—but nothing prepared her for Dr. Lucinda Everett. When the brilliant trauma surgeon from London rolls into Phoenix Ridge with bold ideas and a no-nonsense attitude, their fiery clash is instant. As the town's emergency services collide, so do Becky and Lucinda, locked in a battle of wills that ignites far more than just sparks.

Mazey Snow is Hollywood's top actress, but when a stunt on set goes terribly wrong, she finds herself in real danger—until firefighter McKenna Adams swoops in for the rescue. Mazey's used to the spotlight, but nothing prepared her for the heat she feels around McKenna.

Fire Captain Cassidy Harris is as dedicated to her team as they come. Proud, stubborn, and fiercely protective, she's not about to let anyone waltz in and mess with Phoenix Ridge Fire Department. Of course she clashes immediately with Evelyn Ford—a stone cold Ice Queen tasked with modernizing the fire department. Cassidy is ready to fight tooth and nail against Evelyn's changes, but then there is the one thing she didn't expect . . . the heated chemistry between her and her sworn enemy Evelyn.