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An extraordinary debut novel, Freshwater explores the surreal experience of having a fractured self. It centers around a young Nigerian woman, Ada, who develops separate selves within her as a result of being born "with one foot on the other side". Unsettling, heart-wrenching, dark, and powerful, Freshwater is a sharp evocation of a rare way of experiencing the world, one that illuminates how we all construct our identities. Ada begins her life in the south of Nigeria as a troubled baby and a source of deep concern to her family.

Violette Toussaint is the caretaker at a cemetery in a small town in Bourgogne. Casual mourners, regular visitors, and sundry colleagues - gravediggers, groundskeepers, and a priest - visit her to warm themselves in her lodge, where laughter, companionship, and occasional tears mix with the coffee she offers them. Her life is lived to the rhythms of their funny, moving confidences. But her routine is disrupted by the arrival of the local police chief, who insists on scattering the ashes of his recently deceased mother on the gravesite of a complete stranger.

Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets in America, with close to 150 million fish owned in nearly 13 million households. They seem like easy pets to care for, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to keeping your freshwater friends healthy and happy! In Freshwater Aquariums for Dummies, you'll find basic information to start your own freshwater aquarium, purchase and maintain healthy fish and plants, and find tips and tricks on how to introduce new fish and systems into your aquatic family.

Three-time Golden Globe nominated actress Denise Nicholas has won great acclaim for her debut novel. Spreadout beside Celeste on the train is a paper entitled How to Stay Alive in Mississippi. A young, privileged black woman from Detroit, Celeste has begun to realize she knows as little about her race as her white ex-boyfriend. So she heads to the South “to shore up her own Negro-ness” by volunteering during the Freedom Summer.

MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD A Classic of Spiritual Transformation and Church Revitalization. What can the Holy Spirit do when believers get serious about prayer and the gospel? For anyone seeking to live at the center of God's purposes, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire points the way to new...

After an affair wrecks their marriage, Dan and Miranda Kelly attempt to escape with their young daughter to the remote lake town of Pinewood, Kansas. It’s a new start, a chance to heal and begin a new chapter of their lives. More importantly, it’s an opportunity to forget Abby, the woman who nearly destroyed their family. Unfortunately, Dan and Miranda soon discover that past mistakes cannot be avoided so easily. Shortly after beginning their new life in Pinewood, Dan begins to receive harassing messages from Abby, warning him that she will not be easily forgotten. What begins as ...

Do you want to know the best way to start a freshwater aquarium? This is the book for you. It describes all the critical points to creating a beautiful and healthy freshwater aquarium. You will find experienced tips and instructions on how and where to set up. With so many things to consider, you will find guidance and detailed information. Following these steps will bring you success. Included in this handy guidebook is information on: How to choose the aquarium setup Learn about water chemistry What types of fish are best for beginners and why Steps to set up the tank What it takes to ...

Fresh Air is about to sweep into your life. This powerful debut audiobook from Chris Hodges will revive your spirit and show you how to be fueled by God like never before. Take a deep breath of fresh air...and experience what it means to live an "I get to" - not an "I've got to" - kind of life every day.

This book will give you the ultimate approach to setting up your aquarium, and teach you how to properly care for your fish.

“Freshwater’s first foray will appeal to readers looking for romance rather than a literary exploration of sexuality.” – KIRKUS “Will Freshwater's writing style thoroughly belies the fact that this is a first novel -- he tells his story with the measured hand of a seasoned pro. It's not easy coming up with a main character that you alternately want to root for AND to kick in the ass, but he pulls it off effortlessly. Oh, yeah -- in addition to making you want to run out and try something you've never had the guts to do before, Favorite Son is also so achingly romantic, you may be ...

This little book may be considered as unique, among a huge list of fishing books, that load the shelves of sporting goods stores. What is it offering different, from hundreds of other books with similar subjects, is the direct text, that will guide the reader where to fish, when to fish, and how to fish. A considerable space was devoted to fish behavior, for most game species, and also for some other kinds of fish, less desirable.

Taylor has been captured from Llewellyn College by a former student with one goal in mind - take down Dean Slade and free the transformed sissies. With the aid of a new student, can the reformed sissies resist their carnal urges and free the others? Or will Slade and her feminizing friends trap the sissies forevermore?

You're about to discover a proven system for optimizing the health and energy, and “personality” of all of your fish and marine life currently living in your freshwater aquarium. This system works whether your fish are currently healthy or sick, young or old. Freshwater aquariums are the easiest marine environment to maintain. Believe it or not, there are several very simple steps you need to take. And if you know what these are your freshwater fish will live a long and healthy life – and bring you years of enjoyment. Here's just a taste of what you'll discover... A complete guide to ...

NOW AN ORIGINAL SERIES ON ABC “Just may be the best new comedy of [the year] . . . based on restaurateur Eddie Huang’s memoir of the same name . . . [a] classic fresh-out-of-water comedy.”—People “Bawdy and frequently hilarious . . . a surprisingly sophisticated memoir about race...

When a young woman's body shows up in the small town of Helena, Louisiana, a local reptile consultant, Brenda Gray, is brought in to examine the case. Elsewhere, ten former college friends plan a long overdue reunion at their friend's luxurious island lake house, expecting the party of a lifetime. Their night is interrupted when a mysterious creature appears and begins hunting them down, one by one. As they are cut off from help, Brenda struggles to piece together the deadly truth, racing to save the trapped islanders from the savage monster lurking among them.

Winner – Book Excellence Awards Finalist – American Book Festival Award Honorable Mention – New York Book Festival Awards Honorable Mention – Southern California Book Awards “A sexy, poignant gay love story about men from different sides of the wharf.” -- KIRKUS. “The subtle intoxicant of The Light Reflected isn’t beer or any other alcohol. It isn’t even the flatly erotic and matter-of-factly described quick sex, either, but the charm of the telling, the enchanting straightforwardness of the teller, and yet too the shy, light flirt of suspense throughout. It is garnished ...

Dev O'Donnell has spent his whole life in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, surrounded by a sea of gay men. As the sole proprietor of his family's quaint but humble inn, he spends most of his free time posting his artwork on social media and dreaming of finding Mr. Right. Ready for another long, lonely summer caring for his guests, Dev can't believe his luck when he bumps into a handsome stranger on the boardwalk and starts crushing on a mysterious photographer he's met online. But just when it seems like his losing streak with love is finally turning around, Dev learns that a posh boutique hotel ...

Revised and Updated April 2020 Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, crystal clear aquarium filled with schools of lively, graceful fish, with gentle bubbles flowing peacefully behind them? How about enjoying it all with very little care? After 25 Years of caring for aquariums, discovering the best methods, and helping thousands of fish hobbyists, Laurren Schmoyer decided to put into print the knowledge, the secrets, and the tips he learned from his aquarium store and aquarium service company. You can use Laurren's foolproof, straightforward, easy-to-understand blueprint for setting ...

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview highlights, staff recommendations, gems from the archive, and the week's interviews and reviews all in one ...

The “brilliantly wry” (Lena Dunham) and “lovably awkward” (Mindy Kaling) New York Times bestseller from the creator of HBO’s Insecure. In this "delightfully deadpan" (Essence) bestseller named for her wildly popular web series, Issa Rae waxes humorously on what it’s like to be...