Celebrated Harvard Kennedy School Professor and behavioral scientist Julia Minson has devoted her career to understanding the psychology of disagreement and its relevance to negotiations, conflict-resolution, and decision-making. In this revolutionary book, Minson reveals the counterintuitive secret to living a life of less drama and more impact How many times have you tried to resolve a dispute by overwhelming someone with a flood of facts, appealing to your counterpart’s emotions, or pointing out the hypocrisy of their arguments only to end up in an even deeper disagreement than when you started? Julia Minson’s two decades of research into the science of disagreement uncovers two insights that can change every disagreement: persuasion doesn’t work nearly as well as we think it does, and displaying receptiveness to opposing views is the key to not only preventing conflict, but also to forging stronger relationships and making better decisions. The science shows that receptive individuals don’t just fight less, they also get more done—they are better negotiators, better peacemakers, and yes, better influencers than the rest of us. Through original research and case studies, How to Disagree Better will show you: Why persuasion doesn’t work as well as you think it does How you can reach better conflict outcomes simply by signaling receptiveness That disagreeing well is a skill all of us can learn How to apply these ideas at home with your partner and kids, as well as at work in your negotiations and decision-making By practicing receptiveness, you’ll see your conflicts soften, your conversations deepen, and your relationships grow stronger. You will create a richer, wiser, kinder life for yourself and for those around you—and you will find them agreeing with you a little more often, too.

Compete and unabridged, with an introduction by Allen Grove and a timeline of the life and times of Bram Stoker, this elegantly designed, jacketed hardcover edition of Dracula is an essential collectible. A mysterious Count resides in a Transylvania castle, and it’s Jonathan Harker’s duty to help him find a residence in London. The standard for gothic horror, Bram Stoker’s Dracula uncovers the secrets of the Prince of Darkness and his lust for the blood of Jonathan’s friends. Explore Stoker’s world of excitement, temptation, and fear—full of captivating characters like the lovely Lucy Westerna and the persistent Professor Van Helsing. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: The Essential Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Emma; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; The Republic; Frankenstein; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tales of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women; Wuthering Heights; Peter Pan; Persuasion; Aesop’s Fables; The Constitution of the United States and Selected Writings; Crime and Punishment; The Alchemist; Great Expectations; The Iliad; Irish and Fairy Folk Tales; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; The War of the Worlds; and The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam's POV Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be. 'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners * When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope. What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis: 'Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.' 'Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.' 'If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it' 'Adam is just *swoon*' 'Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author' 'It was just... perfect.' 'A heroine you will instantly fall in love with' Ali Hazelwood's latest novel, Love on the Brain is out now.

Celebrated Harvard Kennedy School Professor and behavioral scientist Julia Minson has devoted her career to understanding the psychology of disagreement and its relevance to negotiations, conflict-resolution, and decision-making. In this revolutionary book, Minson reveals the counterintuitive secret to living a life of less drama and more impact How many times have you tried to resolve a dispute by overwhelming someone with a flood of facts, appealing to your counterpart’s emotions, or pointing out the hypocrisy of their arguments only to end up in an even deeper disagreement than when you started? Julia Minson’s two decades of research into the science of disagreement uncovers two insights that can change every disagreement: persuasion doesn’t work nearly as well as we think it does, and displaying receptiveness to opposing views is the key to not only preventing conflict, but also to forging stronger relationships and making better decisions. The science shows that receptive individuals don’t just fight less, they also get more done—they are better negotiators, better peacemakers, and yes, better influencers than the rest of us. Through original research and case studies, How to Disagree Better will show you: Why persuasion doesn’t work as well as you think it does How you can reach better conflict outcomes simply by signaling receptiveness That disagreeing well is a skill all of us can learn How to apply these ideas at home with your partner and kids, as well as at work in your negotiations and decision-making By practicing receptiveness, you’ll see your conflicts soften, your conversations deepen, and your relationships grow stronger. You will create a richer, wiser, kinder life for yourself and for those around you—and you will find them agreeing with you a little more often, too.

Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital and modern-day center of tourism and traditional culture, is one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities. Founded nearly 1,300 years ago and undamaged by the war, Kyoto today is the home of over 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, countless national treasures, and 17 World Heritage sites, including the famed Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple. To experience the essence of Kyoto, you must walk its avenues and its streets, its alleys and its byways. Only in this manner can you appreciate the true spirit of the place--its quiet lanes, its bustling main thoroughfares, and the juxtaposition of traditional and modern houses and shops, serene gardens, and holy temples and shrines. This book presents 29 easy-to-follow walking tours through Kyoto's history, its many unique districts and scenic areas full of charm and character. You'll discover not only the most renowned sites, such as the Silver Pavilion, the rock garden at Ryoan-ji Temple and garden of the Heian Shrine, but also little-known areas off the beaten path. Much more than a guidebook, this book tells the historical and cultural story of Kyoto's great monuments. The colorful tales, fascinating facts, larger than life characters and grand events that shaped the city and Japan at large will fascinate every reader.This updated, greatly expanded guide features over 100 color photos, full-color maps that trace each route, and detailed diagrams of many individual sites.John Martin was a professor of Chinese and Japanese history, religion, and culture at colleges in New York State. Dr. Martin and his wife, Phyllis Martin, served as directors of museums in New York. This edition, which grew out of their extensive travel and research in Japan, is an expanded and updated version of their prior work on Kyoto.

Beat the odds with a bold strategy from McKinsey & Company "Every once in a while, a genuinely fresh approach to business strategy appears" -legendary business professor Richard Rumelt, UCLA McKinsey & Company's newest, most definitive, and most irreverent book on strategy-which thousands of executives are already using-is a must-read for all C-suite executives looking to create winning corporate strategies. Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick is spearheading an empirical revolution in the field of strategy. Based on an extensive analysis of the key factors that drove the long-term performance of thousands of global companies, the book offers a ground-breaking formula that enables you to objectively assess your strategy's real odds of future success. "This book is fundamental. The principles laid out here, with compelling data, are a great way around the social pitfalls in strategy development." -Frans Van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips N.V. The authors have discovered that over a 10-year period, just 1 in 12 companies manage to jump from the middle tier of corporate performance-where 60% of companies reside, making very little economic profit-to the top quintile where 90% of global economic profit is made. This movement does not happen by magic-it depends on your company's current position, the trends it faces, and the big moves you make to give it the strongest chance of vaulting over the competition. This is not another strategy framework. Rather, Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick shows, through empirical analysis and the experiences of dozens of companies that have successfully made multiple big moves, that to dramatically improve performance, you have to overcome incrementalism and corporate inertia. "A different kind of book-I couldn't put it down. Inspiring new insights on the facts of what it takes to move a company's performance, combined with practical advice on how to deal with real-life dynamics in management teams." -Jane Fraser, CEO, Citigroup Latin America

Prepare to experience Bram Stoker's classic horror masterpiece, Dracula, in a whole new way with this stunning hand-painted cover art from artist Laci Fowler. A cornerstone of Gothic literature and a timeless tale of ambition, creation, and revenge, this striking edition is a must-have for horror enthusiasts, classic literature fans, and collectors alike. Since its publication in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula has defined the modern vampire myth and terrified readers with its chilling tale of seduction, fear, and the supernatural. Told through journals, letters, newspaper clippings, and ship' logs, Dracula follows Jonathan Harker, a young lawyer who discovers that his mysterious client, Count Dracula, is an immortal vampire with sinister plans. As Dracula's dark influence spreads from Transylvania to England, Harker, his fiancée Mina Murray, and the formidable Professor Van Helsing are drawn into a desperate struggle to stop him. Exploring themes of forbidden desire, fear of the unknown, and the battle between good and evil, this unique special edition features: a deluxe embossed and gold foiled hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction lover's bookshelf story-inspired elements incorporated into the cover art as hidden delights for devoted fans decorative interior pages printed on acid-free paper featuring memorable pull quotes distributed throughout sewn binding, a matching ribbon marker, and painted page edges for a refined finish Part of a hand-painted classics collection, this edition joins Frankenstein, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Wuthering Heights, The Great Gatsby, Jane Eyre, Little Women, and many morein bringing timeless stories to life with artistry and elegance. Perfect as a gift or a treasured addition to your own library, this collector's edition is both beautiful and haunting--just like the story it holds within.

Prepare to experience Bram Stoker's classic horror masterpiece, Dracula, in a whole new way with this stunning hand-painted cover art from artist Laci Fowler. A cornerstone of Gothic literature and a timeless tale of ambition, creation, and revenge, this striking edition is a must-have for horror enthusiasts, classic literature fans, and collectors alike. Since its publication in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula has defined the modern vampire myth and terrified readers with its chilling tale of seduction, fear, and the supernatural. Told through journals, letters, newspaper clippings, and ship' logs, Dracula follows Jonathan Harker, a young lawyer who discovers that his mysterious client, Count Dracula, is an immortal vampire with sinister plans. As Dracula's dark influence spreads from Transylvania to England, Harker, his fiancée Mina Murray, and the formidable Professor Van Helsing are drawn into a desperate struggle to stop him. Exploring themes of forbidden desire, fear of the unknown, and the battle between good and evil, this unique special edition features: a deluxe embossed and gold foiled hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction lover's bookshelf story-inspired elements incorporated into the cover art as hidden delights for devoted fans decorative interior pages printed on acid-free paper featuring memorable pull quotes distributed throughout sewn binding, a matching ribbon marker, and painted page edges for a refined finish Part of a hand-painted classics collection, this edition joins Frankenstein, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Wuthering Heights, The Great Gatsby, Jane Eyre, Little Women, and many morein bringing timeless stories to life with artistry and elegance. Perfect as a gift or a treasured addition to your own library, this collector's edition is both beautiful and haunting--just like the story it holds within.

Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein pioneered the deeply explored battle between monster and man. Follow three narratives in this ageless tale that navigates fear, fixation, love, and desire, while finding an anchor in humanity. The combination of fantastical elements and scientific exploration makes this Mary Shelley novel one of the first true models of science fiction. This new edition of Frankenstein stays true to the classic origins, but is provided with a whole new life by a beautifully designed, jacketed hardcover format . An introduction by writer and English professor Catherine Steindler , an author’s introduction , and a timeline of the life and times of Mary Shelley completes this highly collectible edition. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft; Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Complete Novels of Jane Austen; Complete Sherlock Holme; Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; Complete Works of William Shakespeare; Divine Comedy; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; The Essential Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Emma; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; Republic; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Wuthering Heights; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tales of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women

With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam's POV Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be. 'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners * When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope. What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis: 'Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.' 'Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.' 'If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it' 'Adam is just *swoon*' 'Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author' 'It was just... perfect.' 'A heroine you will instantly fall in love with' Ali Hazelwood's latest novel, Love on the Brain is out now.

Named one of the Best Business Books of 2023 by the Financial Times Thinkers50 2023 Winner: Talent Award From MIT professor and pre-eminent voice on Good Jobs comes a leadership guide for choosing excellence and providing good jobs that offer a living wage, dignity, and opportunities for growth. From healthcare facilities to call centers, fulfillment centers to factories, and restaurants to retail stores, companies are struggling to find or keep workers, because the jobs they offer are low-paying, stressful, and provide little chance for growth and success. Workers want good jobs, and many leaders want to provide them. But they don't think they can offer higher pay and more motivating work without hurting the bottom line. Most business leaders want to win with customers, but their companies are hobbled by a host of service and operational problems largely driven by high employee turnover—turnover that's partly driven by low pay. It is indeed a vicious cycle, and Zeynep Ton is here to show you the way out: why good jobs combined with strong operations lead to higher productivity and increased competitiveness for the business. And why, more than ever, in a world with tight labor markets, failing to provide good jobs will catch up with you and threaten your business. As the leading scholar on good jobs and president of the Good Jobs Institute, Ton has helped executives at many companies implement a good jobs system. With expertise drawn from spending time on the front lines with workers and their managers, she knows what's keeping most companies mired in mediocrity and how implementing a good jobs system makes them more competitive, more resilient, and more likely to attract and retain loyal customers and dedicated employees. Practical, prescriptive, and often provocative, The Case for Good Jobs is essential reading for company leaders who want to—who need to—choose excellence.

It's Christmastime in Merritt, Alabama and magic is afoot! Professor Bebe Wellesley comes from a long line of psychics, but has inherited just enough of the family gifts to make her peculiar, rather than of very much use. The handsome bookseller who is so proficient at obtaining the obscure texts she needs to teach her college parapsychology classes caught her eye a while back, but why bother? She's learned the hard way that men don't like women with a supernatural bent-no matter how paltry their power. In an age when independent bookstores are nearing extinction, it takes all of Byron Masters's time and energy to keep Creekview Books relevant and successful. He knows he must be crazy to finally pursue smart, pretty Bebe Wellesley at his busiest time of year, but he's tired of flirting and watching her walk out the door. From their first date, Bebe can hardly believe her luck. She and Byron clicked with a harmony that she never dreamed possible. If only she can keep her "little something extra" a secret, she might be looking at happily ever after. Life seems perfect until Christmas decorations mysteriously begin to appear in Byron's apartment. Convinced the culprit is a member of his staff, Byron begins to alienate them one by one with his accusations. Bebe knows different, but would he ever believe that the vintage Santa ornament he bought came with a benevolent spirit attached, who just wants to spread some holiday cheer? As Creekview's once pleasant and thriving atmosphere disintegrates, dropping customers along the way, Bebe is unable to sit by and watch everything Byron has worked for unravel. She prepares to drop the bizarre bomb, bracing for the worst, but hoping for the best. Will Byron be the man who can accept her as she is? Or is it going to take some Christmas magic to save them all?

With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam's POV Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be. 'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners * When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope. What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis: 'Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.' 'Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.' 'If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it' 'Adam is just *swoon*' 'Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author' 'It was just... perfect.' 'A heroine you will instantly fall in love with' Ali Hazelwood's latest novel, Love on the Brain is out now.

This file contains all five volumes of The Raven edition. Life of Poe, by James Russell Lowell; Death of Poe, by N. P. Willis; The Unparalleled Adventures of One Hans Pfaal; The Gold-Bug; Four Beasts in One; The Murders in the Rue Morgue; The Mystery of Marie Rogêt; The Balloon-Hoax; MS. Found in a Bottle; and The Oval Portrait; The Purloined Letter; The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherezade; A Descent into the Maelström; Von Kempelen and his Discovery; Mesmeric Revelation; The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar; The Black Cat; The Fall of the House of Usher; Silence -- a Fable; The Masque of the Red Death; The Cask of Amontillado; The Imp of the Perverse; The Island of the Fay; The Assignation; The Pit and the Pendulum; The Premature Burial; The Domain of Arnheim; Landor's Cottage; William Wilson; The Tell-Tale Heart; Berenice; and Eleonora Narrative of A. Gordon Pym; Ligeia; Morella; A Tale of the Ragged Mountains; The Spectacles; King Pest; Three Sundays in a Week; The Devil in the Belfry; Lionizing; X-ing a Paragrab; Metzengerstein; The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether; How to Write a Blackwood article; A Predicament; Mystification Diddling; The Angel of the Odd; Mellonta Tauta; The Duc de l'Omelette; The Oblong Box; Loss of Breath; The Man That Was Used Up; The Business Man; The Landscape Garden; Maelzel's Chess-Player; The Power of Words; The Colloquy of Monos and Una; The Conversation of Eros and Charmion; and Shadow.--A Parable; Philosophy of Furniture; A Tale of Jerusalem; The Sphinx; Hop-Frog; The Man of the Crowd; Never Bet the Devil Your Head; Thou Art the Man; Why the Little Frenchman Wears his Hand in a Sling; Bon-Bon; Some words with a Mummy; The Poetic Principle; Old English Poetry; and POEMS.

Olympus is in chaos. Hermes' heart is next. When the gods' teleportation source – Hermes' enchanted sandals – are snatched by a mortal, the swift messenger god finds himself in a race against time with more than just godly order on the line. The thief is Penelope, a brilliant and beguiling Greek studies professor whose fascination with ancient mysteries has led her down a dangerous path. As Hermes pursues the captivating mortal, their encounters crackle with wit and undeniable attraction. But others covet the sandals' power, turning their chase into a perilous game with high stakes. Now, Hermes must not only outsmart cunning adversaries and retrieve his stolen artifacts but also guard his heart against the captivating Penelope, who seems determined to unravel his immortal composure one brilliant smile at a time. Get swept away in A Taste of Greek, the thrilling third book in the Out of Olympus series, a sparkling romantic fantasy where a charming god and a fiercely intelligent mortal find themselves entangled in a high-stakes adventure that could steal their hearts away. About the Series Out of Olympus is a humorous and sexy paranormal romantic comedy series following the romantic adventure of four gods in Charleston, South Carolina: Triton, Dionysus, Hermes, and Eros. It's full of mischief, laughter, comedic scenes, sensual love scenes, witty dialogue, and a little slapstick. Interference by Zeus and Hera, and other Greek Gods, is guaranteed! Out of Olympus Book 1: A Touch of Greek Book 2: A Scent of Greek Book 3: A Taste of Greek Book 4: A Hush of Greek The Out of Olympus series has it all: weddings, fake fiancés, humor, mischief, love at first sight, blind protagonist, forced proximity, kidnappings, Greek Gods, idyllic settings, instalove, hidden identity, soul mates, amnesia, woman in peril, damsel in distress, band of brothers, romantic comedy, fish out of water.

Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar) of modern classics such as The Unhoneymooners and Love and Other Words, returns with a swoonworthy novel following the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance. Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought she’d signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went on their merry ways. Three years later, Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. He may be one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for the heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is interested, however, in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. There’s just one catch. Due to an antiquated clause in his grandfather’s will, Liam won’t see a penny until he’s been happily married for five years. Just when Liam thinks he’s in the home stretch, pressure mounts from his family to see this mysterious spouse, and he has no choice but to turn to the one person he’s afraid to introduce to his one-percenter parents—his unpolished, not-so-ex-wife. But in the presence of his family, Liam’s fears quickly shift from whether the feisty, foul-mouthed, paint-splattered Anna can play the part to whether the toxic world of wealth will corrupt someone as pure of heart as his surprisingly grounded and loyal wife. Liam will have to ask himself if the price tag on his flimsy cover story is worth losing true love that sprouted from a lie.

You're not imagining it: Women aren't getting a good deal at home or at work. We have the evidence to prove it. This book gives you the power to change it. For women in America today, the promise of "having it all" is an ever-elusive carrot. Faced with unsustainable demands in every sphere, we are certainly doing it all-but at a steep cost. Research shows that biologically, culturally, and economically, we are on uneven playing ground, and one that drains us of our happiness. But that same data can empower us to make choices that will reclaim our time, our energy-and even our joy. In Having It All, Wharton professor and economist Dr. Corinne Low unpacks the hidden factors that influence women's decision-making, and how the unintended consequences of these choices alter the course of our lives. From when and whether to get married and (or) have children to what type of career to pursue, whether to obtain an advanced degree to where to live-Dr. Low explores questions such as: ¿ What if there is no optimal time to "have a family" but rather a slew of different considerations at different life stages? ¿ What if we approached decisions around marriage and partnership as rigorously as we would an employment opportunity? ¿ What if we valued our time in dollars and cents, and structured our lives around choices that give us the greatest return on our investments? For too long, women have been expected to accept labor-intensive solutions to systemic problems-optimize, lean in, work harder. But Dr. Low isn't suggesting women need to do more. In the tradition of bestselling books like Eve Rodsky's Fair Play and Emily Oster's Cribsheet, Having It All blends personal experience, research, and analysis to illuminate the complex decisions women face, and offers an evidence-based framework for creating a better, happier life. Consider it the essential economics textbook for life as a woman-but hopefully, a little more fun.

Virgil Flowers will have to watch his back – and his mouth – as he investigates a culture war turned deadly in this tense page-turner from the master of pulse-pounding thrillers. At the local state university, renowned Professor Quill goes to the library one night – and winds up dead. With no suspects, no prints, no murder weapon – not even a time of death – Virgil Flowers is brought in to investigate. Flowers discovers that, prior to his death, Quill had sparked a feud between two departments at the university. Each side carries their views to extremes, and Flowers soon realises he's dealing with people who, on this particular issue, are functionally crazy. Somewhere among this group of diametrically opposed zealots lurks a murderer. But with no leads, little evidence and the media breathing down his neck, can Flowers find him before he kills again? * * * Praise for John Sandford and the Virgil Flowers novels * * * 'John Sandford knows all there is to know about detonating the gut-level shocks of a good thriller' The New York Times Book Review 'Sandford has always been at the top of any list of great mystery writers . His writing and the appeal of his lead character are as fresh as ever' The Huffington Post 'Sandford is consistently brilliant' Cleveland Plain Dealer ‘Along the way to the satisfying ending, Virgil displays the rough humor and rough justice that make him such an appealing character’ Publishers Weekly on Deep Freeze ‘A knowing portrait of small-town life layered into a very well plotted mystery. Virgil understands that, in small towns, no one ever outgrows high school... One of the very best novels in a superior series’ Booklist (starred review) on Deep Freeze ‘Add a gripping storyline, a generous helping of exquisitely conceived characters and laugh-out-loud humor that produce explosive guffaws, not muted chuckles, and you’re in for the usual late-night, don’t-even-think-of-stopping treat when Flowers hits town’ Richmond Times-Dispatch on Deep Freeze ‘An outstanding novel’ Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Escape Clause ‘ Perfect entertainment’ Kirkus Reviews on Escape Clause

You're not imagining it: Women aren't getting a good deal at home or at work. We have the evidence to prove it. This book gives you the power to change it. For women in America today, the promise of "having it all" is an ever-elusive carrot. Faced with unsustainable demands in every sphere, we are certainly doing it all-but at a steep cost. Research shows that biologically, culturally, and economically, we are on uneven playing ground, and one that drains us of our happiness. But that same data can empower us to make choices that will reclaim our time, our energy-and even our joy. In Having It All, Wharton professor and economist Dr. Corinne Low unpacks the hidden factors that influence women's decision-making, and how the unintended consequences of these choices alter the course of our lives. From when and whether to get married and (or) have children to what type of career to pursue, whether to obtain an advanced degree to where to live-Dr. Low explores questions such as: ¿ What if there is no optimal time to "have a family" but rather a slew of different considerations at different life stages? ¿ What if we approached decisions around marriage and partnership as rigorously as we would an employment opportunity? ¿ What if we valued our time in dollars and cents, and structured our lives around choices that give us the greatest return on our investments? For too long, women have been expected to accept labor-intensive solutions to systemic problems-optimize, lean in, work harder. But Dr. Low isn't suggesting women need to do more. In the tradition of bestselling books like Eve Rodsky's Fair Play and Emily Oster's Cribsheet, Having It All blends personal experience, research, and analysis to illuminate the complex decisions women face, and offers an evidence-based framework for creating a better, happier life. Consider it the essential economics textbook for life as a woman-but hopefully, a little more fun.

You're not imagining it: Women aren't getting a good deal at home or at work. We have the evidence to prove it. This book gives you the power to change it. For women in America today, the promise of "having it all" is an ever-elusive carrot. Faced with unsustainable demands in every sphere, we are certainly doing it all-but at a steep cost. Research shows that biologically, culturally, and economically, we are on uneven playing ground, and one that drains us of our happiness. But that same data can empower us to make choices that will reclaim our time, our energy-and even our joy. In Having It All, Wharton professor and economist Dr. Corinne Low unpacks the hidden factors that influence women's decision-making, and how the unintended consequences of these choices alter the course of our lives. From when and whether to get married and (or) have children to what type of career to pursue, whether to obtain an advanced degree to where to live-Dr. Low explores questions such as: ¿ What if there is no optimal time to "have a family" but rather a slew of different considerations at different life stages? ¿ What if we approached decisions around marriage and partnership as rigorously as we would an employment opportunity? ¿ What if we valued our time in dollars and cents, and structured our lives around choices that give us the greatest return on our investments? For too long, women have been expected to accept labor-intensive solutions to systemic problems-optimize, lean in, work harder. But Dr. Low isn't suggesting women need to do more. In the tradition of bestselling books like Eve Rodsky's Fair Play and Emily Oster's Cribsheet, Having It All blends personal experience, research, and analysis to illuminate the complex decisions women face, and offers an evidence-based framework for creating a better, happier life. Consider it the essential economics textbook for life as a woman-but hopefully, a little more fun.