The Big Free

The Big Free
Author: Martha B. Boone
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2017-07-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1683504135

A young female doctor faces the violence, debauchery, and larger-than-life characters of a New Orleans surgery in this funny and gritty medical novel. New Orleans, 1982. Voodoo spells, prostitutes, prisoners, and veterans who are adamant about the size of their manhood—it’s all just another day at Charity Hospital, also known as The Big Free. It’s a medical free-for-all with the toughest trauma surgery in America, and Elizabeth—fresh from medical school in Charleston, wearing pearls and pink plaid socks—is one of the first women to work there. Half of the doctors who start the surgery program never finish. Nothing in her proper Southern upbringing prepared Elizabeth for the gritty and gruesome world she now experiences on a daily basis. And even if she’s tougher than anyone first expected, the question remains . . . will she make the cut? Full of drama, humor, and New Orleans flavor, The Big Free is a young doctor’s coming of age story as only a true medical insider can tell it.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous
Author: Bill W.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2014-09-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0698176936

A 75th anniversary e-book version of the most important and practical self-help book ever written, Alcoholics Anonymous. Here is a special deluxe edition of a book that has changed millions of lives and launched the modern recovery movement: Alcoholics Anonymous. This edition not only reproduces the original 1939 text of Alcoholics Anonymous, but as a special bonus features the complete 1941 Saturday Evening Post article “Alcoholics Anonymous” by journalist Jack Alexander, which, at the time, did as much as the book itself to introduce millions of seekers to AA’s program. Alcoholics Anonymous has touched and transformed myriad lives, and finally appears in a volume that honors its posterity and impact.

The Little Book of Big Lies

The Little Book of Big Lies
Author: Tina Lifford
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0062930303

An inspiring and illuminating guide to true self care, from the sage teacher and breakout star of the critically acclaimed drama, Queen Sugar, from Executive Producers Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay for OWN. Featured on Essence Magazine's Culture List In all your years of schooling, did you ever take a single class that explained how to navigate the hurt, drama, and fear that come with living? Tina Lifford sure didn’t. She learned the hard way—through experience as both a Hollywood actress and as the founder of the personal development network The Inner Fitness Project. Now, she brings together her own hard-won insights as well as those of her clients in this helpful and transformative guide. A blend of personal anecdotes and meaningful, practical—and most important, actionable—advice, The Little Book of Big Lies is the life skills class you need to nurture the inner you and move beyond the past. In fourteen raw, personal stories, Tina teaches you how to change your self-perception—to see yourself in the best possible light, to love and honor what you see, and to forge a new sense of what’s possible in every aspect of your life. But make no mistake, The Little Book of Big Lies is not a “rah-rah” quick fix for fear and pain. Like physical fitness, building and maintaining emotional strength requires continued effort. This invaluable book is the foundation you need to start building inner health and well-being so you can thrive. Tina guides you on a journey of self-discovery that will help you turn shame into self-acceptance, self-rejection into self-love, blame into freedom, and old hurt into power. Wise and powerful, The Little Book of Big Lies will completely change how you think and live.

Big Freedia

Big Freedia
Author: Big Freedia
Publisher: Gallery Books
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982160306

From the eponymous star of one of the most popular reality shows in Fuse’s history, this no-holds-barred memoir and “snappily dictated story of inverted cultural norms in the wards of New Orleans” (East Bay Express) reveals the fascinating truth about a gay, self-proclaimed mama’s boy who exploded onto the formerly underground Bounce music scene and found acceptance, healing, self-expression, and stardom. As the “undisputed ambassador” of the energetic, New Orleans-based Bounce movement, Big Freedia isn’t afraid to twerk, wiggle, and shake her way to self-confidence, and is encouraging her fans to do the same. In her engrossing memoir, Big Freedia tells the inside story of her path to fame, the peaks and valleys of her personal life, and the liberation that Bounce music brings to herself and every one of her fans who is searching for freedom. Big Freedia immediately pulls us into the relationship between her personal life and her career as an artist; being a “twerking sissy” is not just a job, she says, but a salvation. A place to find solace and escape from the battles she faced growing up in the worst neighborhood in New Orleans. To deal with losing loved ones to the violence on the streets, drug overdoses, and jail. To survive hurricane Katrina by living on her roof for two days with three adults and a child. To grapple with the difficulties and celebrate the joys of living. In this eye-opening memoir that bursts with energy, you’ll learn the history of the Bounce movement and meet all the colorful characters that pepper its music scene. “Whether detailing the highs or the lows, Freedia’s tales pop as much as the booty that made her famous” (Out Magazine).

The Big Book of Hacks

The Big Book of Hacks
Author: Doug Cantor
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1616289465

Ingenious (and hilarious) projects that aspiring makers will love, brought to you by the tinkerers at Popular Science magazine. From useful, doable gadgets to outlandish contraptions that you’d likely be wise to avoid, this showcase of ingenuity is an entertaining tribute to the inventive spirit. In this book from the science and technology magazine that’s been inspiring everyday people for nearly 150 years, you’ll discover: Geek Toys: Be the life of any party with rad gaming hacks, amazing pyrotechnics, quirky DIY robots, wow-inducing projectiles, and lots of ways to make beer even better. Home Improvements: Pimp out your pad with a laser-security system, an improvised sous-vide cooker, and a life-sized cardboard display of anyone you want. Gadget Upgrades: Want to stash a flash drive in an old cassette? Use a DIY stylus on a touchscreen? Improvise a fisheye lens for your camera? With this book, you can. Things That Go: Give your motorbike a Tron vibe, deck out your car with an action-figure hood ornament, and keep gadgets charged on the go with a solar-powered backpack. …and much more!

Free Days With George

Free Days With George
Author: Colin Campbell
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2015-05-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0385682883

A heartwarming, true story about George, a rescue dog who helps his owner rediscover love and happiness. Marley & Me meets Tuesdays with Morrie and The Art of Racing in the Rain--get your tissues ready, animal lovers! After Colin Campbell went on a short business trip abroad, he returned home to discover his wife of many years had moved out. No explanations. No second chances. She was gone and wasn’t coming back. Shocked and heartbroken, Colin fell into a spiral of depression and loneliness. Soon after, a friend told Colin about a dog in need of rescue—a neglected 140-pound Newfoundland Landseer, a breed renowned for its friendly nature and remarkable swimming abilities. Colin adopted the traumatized dog, brought him home and named him George. Both man and dog were heartbroken and lacking trust, but together, they learned how to share a space, how to socialize, and most of all, how to overcome their bad experiences. At the same time, Colin relived childhood memories of his beloved grandfather, a decorated war hero and a man who gave him hope when he needed it most. Then everything changed. Colin was offered a great new job in Los Angeles, California. He took George with him and the pair began a new life together on the sunny beaches around L.A. George became a fixture in his Hermosa Beach neighborhood, attracting attention and giving affection to everyone he met, warming hearts both young and old. Meanwhile, Colin headed to the beach to rekindle his love for surfing, but when George encountered the ocean and a surfboard for the first time, he did a surprising thing—he jumped right on the board. Through surfing, George and Colin began a life-altering adventure and a deep healing process that brought them back to life. As their story took them to exciting new heights, Colin learned how to follow George’s lead, discovering that he may have rescued George but that in the end, it was George who rescued him. Free Days with George is an uplifting, inspirational story about the healing power of animals, and about leaving the past behind to embrace love, hope and happiness.

The Big Book of Gluten-Free Baking

The Big Book of Gluten-Free Baking
Author: Paola Anna Miget
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1647390389

The complete cookbook for gluten free bakers Staying gluten free no longer means missing out on delicious baked goods. With more than 100 recipes and a comprehensive guide to baking success, this is the only gluten free cookbook you'll need to create your favorite breads, cakes, and confections—without the gluten. Start things off with a detailed look into the science of gluten free baking before moving on to a giant collection of recipes perfect for all tastes and occasions. Whether you're in the mood for something quick, indulgent, simple, or showstopping, this gluten free cookbook has got you covered. This definitive gluten free cookbook features: 100+ Sweet and savory recipes—From S'mores Cookies and Carrot Cake to Garlic Butter Breadsticks and Everything Bagels, discover a massive variety of baked goods sure to satisfy every craving in this gluten free cookbook. Gluten free guidelines—Discover the gluten free cookbook that helps you fill up on essential information about how to pick, blend, and measure the right gluten free flours and starches so your recipes turn out perfectly time and again. Dairy substitutions—For the many gluten free bakers who also have dairy intolerances, find dairy free options alongside ingredients like milk, butter, and cream in every recipe. Grab this gluten free cookbook so you can change the way you bake without giving up all the tastes you love.

The Big Book of Gluten-Free Recipes

The Big Book of Gluten-Free Recipes
Author: Kimberly A Tessmer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 829
Release: 2013-04-18
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1440562407

Hundreds of delicious, gluten-free recipes for every occasion! The Big Book of Gluten-Free Recipes is the perfect guide for creating family-friendly gluten-free meals. It includes detailed instructions as well as a variety of easy-to-make dishes that are not only bursting with flavor, but also missing those key ingredients that you really don't want to use--wheat, barley, and rye. Featuring more than 500 mouthwatering gluten-free recipes, you will find something to satisfy everyone, including: Pull-apart cinnamon raisin biscuits Sicilian eggplant rolls Sausage and shrimp jambalaya Lamb with garlic, lemon, and rosemary Blueberry-peach cobbler Maple pumpkin spice lattes With so many simple, gluten-free dishes in one volume, you'll never have to look anywhere else for wholesome meals that your entire family will love!

The Big Dairy Free Cookbook

The Big Dairy Free Cookbook
Author: Pamela Ellgen
Publisher: Callisto Media, Inc.
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1939754593

Giving up dairy doesn’t mean giving up your favorite foods. See for yourself how easy and enjoyable dairy free can really be with 150+ recipes in The Big Dairy Free Cookbook. Most of us don’t realize how much dairy we consume until faced with eliminating it from our diet—and successful dairy free recipes require more than just swapping out the milk, butter, cheeses, or creams. With The Big Dairy Free Cookbook you’ll learn how to prepare dairy free versions of your favorite dishes without losing the delicious flavors and textures you love. More than 150 recipes take a fresh approach to eating dairy free so you can enjoy favorites such as Mac 'n' Cheese and Spinach-Artichoke Dip, as well as creative dishes like Pistachio and Herb “Goat” Cheese Easy-to-understand guidance explains what it means to go “dairy free” without getting overly complicated or scientific Innovative meal-making tips for preparing dairy free dishes from around the world, as well as options for cooking with other food allergies in mind Whether you’re allergic to milk, lactose intolerant, or food sensitive, The Big Dairy Free Cookbook will make dairy free living simple, stress-free, and absolutely delicious.