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Thirty years after Douglas Coupland broke the fiction mould and defined a generation with Generation X, he is back with Binge, 60 stories laced with his observational profundity about the way we live and his existential worry about how we should be living: the very things that have made him such an influential and bestselling writer. Not to mention that he can also be really funny.

Evie and Thomas experience a very different war. Frustrated by life as a privileged young lady, Evie longs to play a greater part in the conflict - but how? - and as Thomas struggles with the unimaginable realities of war, he also faces personal battles back home, where War Office regulations on press reporting cause trouble at his father's newspaper business. Through their letters Evie and Thomas share their greatest hopes and fears - and grow ever fonder from afar. Can love flourish amid the horror of the First World War, or will fate intervene?

In The Secret Shopper: Retail Theft from Within, Wanda shares her eye-opening journey as a former retail employee who exploited vulnerabilities in workplace systems to commit theft. Written as a step-by-step "how-to" guide, this book not only uncovers the methods employees use to steal—from manipulating refunds and abusing discounts to exploiting loyalty programs—but also provides actionable solutions for employers to prevent it. Each chapter details the tactics employees use, the red flags employers should watch for, and the proactive measures that can stop theft before it starts.

A dragon's tears; Gilgamesh returned; lovers in space; gin, beer, blood; passion and heartbreak; wild legends, gritty truths - and one truly plucky realtor - you'll find all this and more in Eastlick and Other Stories. Shannon Page's kaleidoscopic collection of marvelous tales meanders from post-apocalyptic Cyprus, medieval Venice, and the Age of Legends, to the far reaches of outer space - and inner space too.

Sugar is often seen as a guilty pleasure, but understanding the science behind our cravings can empower us to make healthier choices for ourselves and our families. When we consume sugar, our brains release a surge of dopamine, the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This reaction creates a cycle where we seek out sugary foods to replicate that brief feeling of happiness.