A family's personal and emotional account of adopting a child, written from the point of view of the adoptive parent. A moving real-life story with undoubtedly solid worth for anyone considering adoption as well as those already involved in it - James' honest chart of the whole process, up to and including the first few months of new family life, is an invaluable first instalment in a series whose aim is to provide real insight into the highs and lows of adoption and fostering through the experiences of a wide variety of individuals and families.
Here are 125 recipes to tackle any brunch craving — from smoothies and coffees, to breads, eggs, salads, and bacon. Over Easy: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Leisurely Days is here to spice up your morning meal. Start with a strong pot of coffee, add spicy fresh-herb cocktails, a stack of blueberry waffles, the best egg techniques (from the fluffiest scrambled to the crispest fried), and enough doughnuts to set you up for life. Bake from this book, gather a few friends, and have a very good life. "Before you bemoan the thought of culinary efforts in the a.m., we've got news: Foodie-goddess-blogger Joy Wilson, of Joy The Baker, has released her new cookbook Over Easy. And guess what it's full of? Irresistible and easy, bomb brunching recipes." - Refinery29
Cultural manifestations of myth have evolved from ancient Greek storytelling to contemporary media, including TV, cinema, and advertisements. This book explores how modern media marketing serves as a new form of myth-making, particularly within the expansive Star Trek franchise, which has thrived for over 50 years. The author contends that promotional materials and transmedia merchandising significantly shape viewers' experiences, reinforcing a mythology that intertwines classical narratives with futuristic themes. It highlights the enduring relevance of the Star Trek saga in popular culture, spanning from the original 1960s series to later iterations like Voyager, Discovery, and J.J. Abrams' reboot films.
Chapters delve into the influence of oral and literary traditions on the series' structure and commercial image, the exploration of humanity's cosmological role in title sequences across various media, and how spin-offs like Internet content, video games, and events create rituals that solidify the fan base. By integrating theories from film, TV, media, folklore studies, and anthropology, this work serves as an authoritative guide to understanding the role of myth within the entire Star Trek enterprise.
In his emotional, thorough, tender, and urgent new book, This Monstrous Obsession, James Baker, M.D., M.P.H. lays out the truths about addiction care that anybody with a loved one suffering from addiction must know. He writes not only as a veteran of hospice care and palliative medicine but also as a parent who has lost a child to addiction.
