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Brought to you by Penguin. AN EPIC NOVEL SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE 1980S SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY LENGTHS WE GO TO LIVE AND LOVE BEYOND OUR LIMITS. In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson...

From the creator of 'Cat Person' - the first short story to go viral - comes You Know You Want This, a compulsive collection about sex, dating and modern life. These are stories of women’s lives now. They also happen to be horror stories. In some, women endure the horror. In others, they inflict it. Here are women at work, at home, on dates, at the doctor’s, with their families and with their friends. Here are women grappling with desire, punishment, guilt and anger. These are stories that make you feel fascinated but repelled, scared but delighted, revolted but aroused.

“These stories are sharp and perverse, dark and bizarre, unrelenting and utterly bananas. I love them so, so much.” —Carmen Maria Machado, National Book Award Finalist and author of Her Body and Other Parties A compulsively readable collection of short stories that explore the...

For young Mary Lou, life was an adventure. Her father served in the military, and she traveled the world with him and her family. His assignments took them to Alaska, Virginia, Japan, Texas, and Germany, as part of the US Army's responsibilities in policing the world. This candid memoir recounts her family's life in new places and cultures following World War II.

4 Interview Pillars aims to unlock the potential of an individual preparing for an interview for a job or coveted seat at a professional school by empowering them with a novel approach to interview preparation.

The giraffe is the world's tallest animal and also one of the most unusual with its long legs and neck. Deborah Sykes brings you a comprehensive list of facts about giraffes, including behavior, anatomy, and the food they eat. A long book can often be overwhelming for a young person, but Sykes gives you important and interesting facts about the giraffe in 51 easy-to-understand segments. We hope the facts in our book will fascinate you and encourage you to find out more about these remarkable animals.

This book is for parents who are no longer together and have a minor child (or children). It emphasizes ways to focus on the child amidst any conflicts and/or controversies the parents may have. Among other things, it discusses how (i) the child may feel obligated to choose one parent over the other; (ii) certain behaviors of the parents can affect the child's self esteem and confidence; etc. This book illustrates effective ways to coparent that results in the child ultimately having a healthy, physical, and emotional well-being.

Why this audiobook? If you have ever struggled with poor body image, low self-esteem, disordered eating behaviors, or feelings of being powerless and out of control, there is a strong possibility that you may unknowingly pass these same struggles on to your children. This audiobook is designed to empower and equip all you mamas and soon-to-be mamas to break that cycle. Don't Pass It On will help you identify, understand, and navigate your past and present challenges with confidence.

Being single does not mean you are less happy, less worthy, or even lacking in some way. Most of the single people I know are some of the most well-rounded people I know. They are thriving, they live very fulfilling lives on their own. They have amazing friendship groups, supportive families and a thriving career. They are embracing this chapter in their lives and living life unapologetically. So whether you have been single for a while or are still adjusting to single life, these affirmations are for you!

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. It can also make you tired, depressed, and affect your physical health. This is a common mentality with today's workforce, but it's time to break through this mindset to create a healthier, happier you. The solution? A vacation. It may seem simple, but studies have proved that getting away from it all can reduce stress, improve productivity, and change your life for the better. Not enough Americans take their designated vacations, and this needs to change. This short guide will reveal the benefits of taking that much-needed vacation.