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In her first collection of short stories, Laura Kasischke exposes the dark heart of the domestic—it's wrapped in shabby silk, tucked away in a dresser drawer. If A Stranger Approaches You reminds us that intersection of the bizarre and the quotidian is always at play. Memorial statues and raggedy dolls seem to come to life, a man listens to the electric menace of suburban power lines while he struggles with his failed marriage, and the little boy and his dog knocking on the door might be Death in disguise. Surreal and darkly comic, these are stories that know the unexpected graces and random collisions that drive and haunt us. As one of her narrators remarks, "What a thing, this life."

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Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, was—as Nicholas Delbanco writes—“world famous in his lifetime,” yet now he has been “almost wholly forgotten.” Like Delbanco himself, Sally Ormsby Thompson Robinson—the narrator of this novel and the Count’s fictional, last-surviving relative—is “haunted” by one of history’s most fascinating and remarkable figures. On par with Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, Count Rumford was, among many other things, a politician, a spy, a philanthropist, and above all, a scientist. Based on countless historical documents, including letters and essays by Thompson himself, The Count of Concord brings to life the remarkable career of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford.

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Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoorshiking, backpacking, canoeing, and campingwith millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventurestrail routes, gear, recipes, and moreand share stories from their time out on the trail.Their first book is packed with advice, techniques, gear recommendations, and troubleshooting tips for beginner and experienced outdoorsy people alike. They take you through the entire experience: before the trail, on the trail, and after the trail. Plus, they include over 20 plant-based dehydrated recipes, like Curry Rice and Cold-Soaked Shepherd''s Pie, to bring on your adventures.Learn how to plan your trip, pack your gear, deal with animals and leave no trace, eat and drink safely, avoid and care for injuries, pass the time, navigate all types of weather, get over the post-trail blues, and more. With this guide, you'll be prepared for anything.

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The debut cookbook from @albert_cancook, one of the internet's most captivating and creative culinary creators, featuring a unique self-standing format!Albert, how did you come up with that idea? I get this question a lot. As a content creator, my inspiration comes from so many placesmovies, TV shows, cartoons, my hunger cravings even the universe at large! The key to cooking your favorite, most craveable foods is learning a few simple techniques in the kitchen and then letting your imagination run wild. And, in my case, using as much cheese and bone marrow as possible. My first cookbook is inspired by what I consider the best of social media. I wanted a self-standing, horizontal format to mimic the ease of swiping through your FYP. And of course it's packed with my most beloved viral recipes that have brought joy and flavor to countless tables and faces. (I mean, when they were scrolling through their feeds, of course.) For the first time, you'll be able to get the recipes for my in

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Join sustainability enthusiast and climate activist Sam Bentley as he shares the hopeful developments combating climate change!Do you feel like climate change is just getting worse and there's nothing you can do to stop it? Good news-there are tons of efforts already underway to save our planet, and we'd love for you to join the fight. Good News, Planet Earth! is your go-to guide to learn all about the amazing sustainable developments that are happening worldwide to combat global warming, pollution, deforestation, the use of wasteful products, and threats to our diverse wildlife.Inside you'll find:· 25 chapters covering ocean-cleanup innovations, composting initiatives, animal rights activism, efforts to greenify public spaces, solar power advancements, public transportation solutions, and more!· 100 actionable steps you can take to fight climate change and live more sustainably! An uplifting and informative call to action for any environmentally conscious individual, Good News, Planet Earth! is the small but mighty book that might just help save the world!

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