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New Year's Eve, 1929. Millie is running the show at the Cloak & Dagger, a swinging speakeasy in the French Quarter, while her aunt is out of town. The new year is just around the corner, and all of New Orleans is out to celebrate, but even wealthy partiers' diamond earrings can't outshine the real star of the night: the boy in the red dress. Marion is the club's star performer and his fans are legion - if mostly underground. When a young socialite's body is found crumpled in the courtyard, dead from an apparent fall off the club's balcony, all signs point to Marion as the murderer.

Okay, let’s get one thing straight: being naked is not the problem. The problem is how we’ve been taught to feel about being naked. We’ve been conditioned to think that stripping down is somehow a shameful act. We’ve been told to hide certain parts of ourselves, to be ashamed of our bodies, and to cover up when we feel vulnerable. But here’s the truth: that’s all a bunch of nonsense. Our bodies are beautiful, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being completely, unapologetically naked—physically and emotionally. I’m Kristin, and I’m here to show you how to step ...

Within this book, Kaufman offers a collection of highly personal stories that illustrate how a wealth of wisdom may come from the most unusual and unlikely sources. The resiliency and clarity found from typically unheard voices speak of universal truths that may often be lost in the shuffle, yet are no less vital to a well-aligned life.

I like rules. Rules make me happy. Rules keep me in control. Most importantly, rules keep my heart safe. But when I suddenly find myself out of a job and blackballed by my wicked ex-boss, the rules of the game change - and now I'm opening shop as a dating coach. Local coffee shop barista Josh Gregory agrees to be my guinea pig, and I jump at the chance to help him land the woman of his dreams. But as Josh and I work together to improve his dating game, I start to wish that woman was...me.

Alright, welcome to Bare Beginnings! You’re about to step into a world that might feel a little intimidating at first, but I promise you—by the end of this journey, you’ll be looking at nudity, and yourself, in a whole new light. Whether you’ve been toying with the idea of trying nudism or have been curious about it for years, taking those first steps into a world where clothes are optional can feel like a giant leap of faith. But here’s the thing: nudism is about far more than just shedding your clothes. It’s about shedding the mental baggage that comes with society’s ...

I love three things in this world more than life itself: my family and housemates, musicals, and my best friend, Eric Moody. The first two are no surprise to anyone who knows me. The third is a secret I’ll carry to my grave. Most of the time, I manage to keep my feelings for him under lock and key, but things change when Eric moves in with me temporarily. Now, he’s here all the time. And it’s harder and harder not to imagine what life together could be like, if only. The final straw? When he starts helping me prepare for my (forced) lead role in a local musical.

Love and a sense of belonging is all Ashlin Thomas dreams about. Greed and power took that dream. Ripped away by tragedy, the one person left in her life was taken. How does someone move on from so much loss? When words spoken from the past allow Ashlin to grasp the future she desires, the harsh reality of life threatens to take it away. Will she sacrifice one love for another?

Okay, let me just get this out of the way: if you’ve picked up this book, it’s because you’re either seriously considering stripping down and living your best life in Vietnam, or you’re secretly hoping to find a funny guide to justify your weirdly specific nudist fantasies. Either way, I’m here for it. So, I’m Kristin, and yes, I’m writing a whole book about being naked in Vietnam. No, it’s not a typo. Yes, you read that right. Completely naked. And no, I don’t expect you to be sitting here thinking this is a totally normal, everyday thing—especially if you're a first-...

I’m Kristin—yes, the one who’ll spontaneously fling off her pants at a house party if it means making a statement about body positivity (and, let’s be honest, sometimes it just feels amazing to ditch those itchy seams). I wasn’t always a freewheeling nudist ready to flash a grin (among other things) at the drop of a hat, but life has a funny way of peeling away your insecurities one awkward situation at a time. Somewhere between that bungled skinny-dip fiasco during Tanya’s twenty-fifth birthday trip and the afternoon I opened the door in my bra—forgetting I wasn’t wearing ...

In How Do I Tax Thee?, libertarian commentator and rising media star Kristin Tate takes us on a tour of the ways the government bleeds us dry in innumerable daily transactions and at various stages of life. We all know the government taxes our pay: Federal, state, and local taxes are withheld by employers, as are Social Security payments. But what about the many other ways the government drains money from our wallets?

Californie, 1966. " Les femmes aussi peuvent être des héros. " Lorsque Frankie McGrath, étudiante infirmière de vingt ans, entend ces paroles, c'est une révélation. Élevée au sein d'une communauté privilégiée et patriote sur l'île idyllique de Coronado, elle a toujours été l'incarnation même de la jeune fille de bonne famille. Mais en 1966, le monde change et Frankie imagine pour la première fois une autre vie que celle d'épouse et mère. Alors que son frère vient de partir combattre au Vietnam, elle décide, sans le soutien de ses parents, de rejoindre le corps des infirmières de l'armée.

"Friend, asshole, angel, mutant," singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt "came along and made us gross and broken people seem...I dunno, cooler, I guess." A quadriplegic who could play only simple chords on his guitar, Chesnutt recorded 17 critically acclaimed albums before his death in 2009, including About to Choke, North Star Deserter, and At the Cut. In 2006, NPR placed him in the top five of the 10 best living songwriters, along with Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Paul McCartney, and Bruce Springsteen.

Hey there, fellow clothing enthusiasts… or should I say, captives of the fabric regime! You've stumbled upon a book that's about to turn your wardrobe world upside down (or should I say, inside out?). So, here's the deal: we're about to embark on a hilariously enlightening journey into the wild world of nudity. Yep, you heard me right. We're stripping off the layers, shedding the threads, and diving headfirst into the liberating abyss of being gloriously, unapologetically naked. Now, before you start frantically covering your eyes and reaching for the nearest sweater or towel, let me ...

Okay, let's just get this out of the way: Hawaii is basically the nudist capital of the Pacific. I mean, you’re surrounded by lush green mountains, clear blue oceans, and sandy beaches that are practically begging you to drop the layers and let your skin feel the sun without those pesky tan lines. And honestly, who could resist that? Now, before you start thinking this is a "breezy" guide to spending your days sashaying around with your bits fully exposed (though, spoiler alert, it’s totally that too), let me warn you: there are some rules to being a good nude tourist. It's not all ...

As young adults try to figure things out and answer deep, soul-heavy questions, they’re given flack for living in “extended adolescence". In a world that insists we can (and should) have it all, Adulting for Jesus uses humor to offer topical advice and encouragement for those who are asking, “Is this really all there is?” Listeners will find that by learning to laugh at themselves and find humor in situations, the reduced stress and anxiety makes the ride so much more enjoyable.

Imagine overcoming obstacles, moving past the pain, and feeling hopeful about your situation and your future. That is The Snowball Effect in action! Filled with compelling case examples and personal stories, educator and psychotherapist Kristin Barton Cuthriell shows us how to let go of resentment, harsh self-judgments, and impulsive reactions. She teaches us how to face our fears and live our dreams without becoming overwhelmed, have better relationships with others, take baby steps to move forward though life, and live with gratitude fully appreciating the moment.

Real life. Author Kristin S. Kaufman has had the good fortune in her life to have many seats saved for her—both literally and figuratively. In this final book of her Is This Seat Taken? trilogy, Kristin invites you to come along with her as she revisits the moments in her life when she discovered the unmistakable wisdom revealed through the “seats” in which she found herself seated, from an empty folding chair at her high school reunion to the most formative roles of her career.

Enora Byrnes lives in the aftermath - a barren world where water has become the global currency. In a life dominated by duty to family and community, Enora is offered a role within an entity that controls everything, from water credits to borders. But it becomes clear that not all is as it seems. From the wasted confines of her small town to the bowels of a hidden city, Enora will uncover buried secrets that hide an unthinkable reality.

When Emily Emerson is made redundant from her reporting job, she finds herself completely adrift. Then, one day, she receives a beautiful painting of her grandmother standing at the edge of a sugarcane field under a violet sky, and a handwritten note saying, 'He never stopped loving her' . . . Emily begins to dig and soon uncovers a trail leading her to the POW internment camps of 1940s Florida, where German prisoners worked for American farmers - and sometimes fell in love with American women. But how does this all connect to the painting?

Hope Lancaster is a loner by choice. Born with a disturbingly morbid talent, she prefers to keep people at a distance. Until he shows up. His presence defies everything she's ever known and sparks a curiosity she can't ignore. When death is inevitable, how far will you go to live?