This original anthology of noir fiction set across the Big Easy includes new stories by Ace Atkins, Laura Lippman, Maureen Tan, and more.New Orleans has always the home of the lovable rogue, the poison magnolia, the bent politico, and the heartless con artist. And in post-Katrina times, it's the same old story—only with a new breed of carpetbagger thrown in. In other words, it's fertile ground for noir fiction. This sparkling col...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERClinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie) returns with this highly anticipated handbook full of “break in case of emergency” advice for dealing with mental health challenges in the moment they occur.In this essential self-help guide, Dr. Julie teaches her millions of readers and clients how to navigate life’s toughest occurrences while they’re happening, rather than moments or ...

Does your confidence lag behind your capability? Trying to compensate for self-doubt and overthinking can be exhausting, and you might find yourself holding back from opportunities that could be transformational. But in a complex, uncertain world, you know you can’t afford to be over-confident either.Julie Smith has spent decades coaching some of the world’s top leaders in the fine art of humble confidence. Now she’s bringing her easy-to-use, confidence-building tools to help YOU f...

"Explores the dark corners of our city . . . set both pre- and post-Katrina . . . harrowing reading, to be sure, but it's pure page-turning pleasure, too." — The Times-PicayuneResidents of the Big Easy are proud of its unique history and character. Resourceful and resilient, they are survivors—of natural disasters, as well as everyday tragedies. For off the beaten path, where tourists never travel, is a city that revels in scandal, sin, and seduc...

***WINNER getAbstract International Book Award 2024 - Business Impact, Readers’ Choice*****Business Book Awards 2025 Finalist****The People's Book Prize Longlisted Title 2024/25**“I devoured every page of this wonderfully written book.” – Sergio Ezama, Chief Talent Officer, NetflixWant to be more confident at work? You're not alone.So many of us grapple with self-dou...

Are you a leader grappling with the challenge of delivering more and more impact but without additional people or resources?If so, you’ll be all too familiar with this critical leadership question: how to convert an ambitious agenda into reality without risking burnout for you or your team?The solution is to unleash a confidence contagion.Organizations run on confidence. When people’s self-belief matches their capability, they feel able to ...

Over 1 million copies sold worldwide!International Bestseller“Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear Therapists podcastDrawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith...

In her new book, Keto Your Way, Julie Smith shows you how to create a customized plan for adopting a ketogenic lifestyle tailored to your specific needs, taste buds, and budget. With so many ways to approach keto, this book provides you with the information and tools you need to find the approach that matches your lifestyle and to make informed food choices that satisfy your unique nutritional needs. Julie also teaches you how to eat intuitively and to listen to your body in a way that tak...

Christmas is almost here, and the North Pole is busier than ever. Santa and his hardworking elves must prepare millions of gifts for children around the world. Dave, a young elf, is helping for the very first time. He loves jokes and clever tricks, but his playful ideas create one funny disaster after another. Mixed-up presents, tangled reindeer harnesses, magical mishaps, and silly surprises threaten to delay Christmas. With Santa's kindness, wisdom, and patience, Dave learns valuable les...

THE BOOKA heart-warming picture book celebrating the power of friendship, cooperation, and diversity through fascinating animal partnerships in the wild.Step into The Together Two, a tender and inspiring journey through the animal kingdom, where unlikely friendships blossom and differences shine. From the Nile Crocodile and Egyptian Plover Bird to the Zebra and Wildebeest, discover how each pair supports and complements the other in unique ways.Thro...

European integration has been built on the promise of democracy. Not only should the Member States be founded on democratic principles, but the Union itself should extend these principles to the supranational level, thereby fostering democratic relations between the Member States and their citizens. While the European Union prides itself on the democratic character of its Member States and has adopted many institutional reforms to this end, deep divides persist between the different Member...

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2024 elections to the European Parliament, the first to be held since Brexit, COVID, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It offers a clear, concise and timely appraisal of the key issues raised in the elections both at the EU level and in each of the Member States. Part 1 begins with an overview of how controversial holding elections to a supranational EU parliament was in1979, before exploring how the changing dynamics and challenges o...