**From the author of the Morris Award finalist Rani Patel in Full Effect comes a sharply written novel about a college freshman who has escaped her traditional Gujarati upbringing . . . but suppressed memories are starting to bubble to the surface.“A tough read that's worth the discomfort.”—Kirkus Reviews“Gita reclaiming her voice is worth the journey.”—Booklist**It’s eighteen-year-old Gita Desai’s first year at Stanford University, and th...

When we first began talking about writing this book, we were sitting in a small tea shop near Bongaigaon College, watching the rain fall on the dusty road outside. We had both been thinking about the same question for many months, maybe years: why do our students seem so lost? Not lost in their studies—they are often brilliant, scoring high marks, mastering technology, and winning competitions—but lost in a deeper way. They can solve complex mathematics problems but struggle to know what i...

With humor, insight, and wisdom, What If It's Easy uses a one-of-a-kind mind/body method of integrating creative thinking and problem-solving into physical activity.Mind-body expert (and former star of Guiding Light and One Life to Live) Sonia Satra breaks down her award-winning approach, the Mindset Reset, with easy-to-follow steps for setting and reaching goals. Her revolutionary Moticise program combines cardio exercise with mindset tools, like visualization, goal setti...

A surprising memoir that tells a riveting personal and political story of love, family, and an endlessly fascinating country: India.How did a girl from a small village in Italy rise as a politician in India and become known around the world?Belonging begins in Cambridge, England, where in 1965 Sonia Maino, a nineteen-year-old student, falls in love at first sight with the handsome young man she’s destined to marry: Rajiv Gandhi, grandson of India’s...

Avril Vasconcelos had one very good reason for ditching her fiance at the altar: He was already a father…to someone else's child. Now, to add insult to injury, he's just hit her with the bill for the entire wedding!Enter charismatic matrimonial attorney Dale Lambert, who's about to sweep one betrayed runaway bride off her feet. Nicknamed the "Wolf," Dale is a legend in his field. But the go-for-the-jugular lawyer has never had a client quite like Avril. Proud and independent, the b...

A celebration of all things South Asian beautyA masterclass in skincare, haircare, makeup and wellness, South Asian Beauty is the beauty bible you’ve been waiting for. This indispensable guide will show you how to boost your confidence, elevate your self-care and feel radiant both inside and out.–SkinRevitalise your complexion and conquer common issues like dullness, dark circles and pigmentation with targeted solutions that breathe...

Ernest Hemingway is in Cuba, trying to finish his final novel The Garden of Eden, a strange and prescient story that explores the boundaries of gender and his own secret sexual proclivities. Penelope is an English professor, who, decades after Hemingway's death, becomes obsessed with this book, and feels its influence on her own life and her infatuation with a young male student. Catherine is the young wife in The Garden of Eden who speaks to us as she begins to test the confines of her fi...

Law and Ethics for Health Practitioners will appeal to undergraduate nursing and allied health students seeking to understand and comply with the legal, ethical and regulatory requirements of their profession. The text addresses law and ethics across eight health science disciplines, presenting discipline-specific scenarios to support students in their clinical decision making. - Introduces the fundamental concepts and frameworks of Australia's legal and health systems with clear examples ...

Discover the heartwarming children's book that teaches kindness through the magical world of rabbits, ants, and the mushroom fairy! This captivating tale is perfect for children aged 2 and above and is sure to inspire young readers. Follow the lovable characters on their journey to spread kindness and learn valuable life lessons along the way. This delightful story is not only entertaining but also educational, an ideal addition to any child's bookshelf.

A beautifully repackaged 50th anniversary edition of Sonia Levitin’s powerful classic story about a young Jewish girl forced to flee her home, winner of the National Jewish Book Award.In 1938, Lisa Platt and her family know something dangerous is happening in Germany. Lately, there have been more and more restrictions for Jews: yellow stars they have to wear, schools they cannot attend, things they are forbidden to do. When their neighbors are arrested for petty re...

I cannot imagine my life without prayer. It would be like trying to survive without oxygen. Prayer sustains my soul and comforts my anxious mind. And like oxygen, I can’t live without it. — SoniaIn the course of our lives, there are occasions when we’re all asked to grow on a soul level. These transitions can be very challenging, even frightening. We might encounter sudden and unexpected changes or life may feel overwhelming and unsatisfying in a way we can no longer ignor...

When the robe becomes a weapon, who can stop the violence?We think of Buddhism as a faith of peace—rooted in compassion, patience, and nonviolence. But across South and Southeast Asia today, the robe is being turned into a weapon as radical monks and nationalist movements unleash hatred and war.In The Robe and the Sword, acclaimed journalist Sonia Faleiro travels from Sri Lanka’s riot-scarred towns to the homes of refugees along the Myanmar border ...