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Happy Not Perfect

Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety

By: Poppy Jamie

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Happy Not Perfect

Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety

By: Poppy Jamie

A clear path to overcoming uncertainty, perfectionism, and fears of rejection so you can finally find peace with the past and create a happier, healthier future “Poppy’s powerful approach will help you take control of your thoughts so they don’t control you.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Even before the pandemic brought on a crushing wave of stress, anxiety, isolation, life change, and financial struggle, there was already a growing mental health crisis. Due to a culture that encourages perfection, hustle, and fictional life/work balance, many are burning out. Behind her Instagram-projected image of “happy wellness founder,” Poppy Jamie was also struggling mightily with perfectionism and life purpose. She began working with mental health experts and researchers to find practical tools to overcome her inner critic and rewire her mind. She discovered that it is possible to create new neural pathways in your brain to break patterns of avoidance, challenge fears of not being good enough, and turn failure around by stretching the mind with new, healthier thought habits. The old wiring (and habits) that you’ve been stuck with can be written-over. You can actually upgrade your headspace to make curiosity, vulnerability, compassion, and emotional flexibility your default settings. In the emphatic and trusted voice of Bridget Jones meets neuroscience, Poppy shares her Flexy Thoughts approach for changing how you react to emotional triggers and think of yourself while improving your mental and physical health, relationships, and vision of the future. Our emotional resilience may continue to be tested, but the new perspectives and strategies in Happy Not Perfect will help us bring confidence, adaptability, and acceptance to whatever comes next.

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Rodale Books

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0593231694

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9780593231692

Taking Down Evelyn Tait

By: Poppy Nwosu

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Taking Down Evelyn Tait

By: Poppy Nwosu

The door creaks open and standing in the entrance is my absolute worst nightmare. Perfect hair, perfect teeth, perfect brain. Perfect sneer. Evelyn Tait. Impulsive Lottie - heavy-metal fan, expert tomato-grower and frequent visitor to the principal's office - is in even more trouble than usual. Her best friend Grace has dropped an unlikely bombshell: she's dating Lottie's mortal enemy, good-girl Evelyn Tait. Studious Jude, the boy next door, has the perfect war plan. Lottie will beat Evelyn at her own good-girl game, unveiling Miss Perfect's sinister side in the process. Taking life more seriously starts as fun, but soon offers its own rewards ... so long as Lottie can manage gorgeous Sebastian's sudden interest, Jude acting weird, and the discovery that she might actually be good at something. Taking Down Evelyn Tait is a story about family, friends and embracing who you are. Even if that person is kind of weird.

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Wakefield Press

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1743056974

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9781743056974

The Windmill Café (The Windmill Café)

By: Poppy Blake

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The Windmill Café (The Windmill Café)

By: Poppy Blake

‘I relished every moment of this story ... definitely not one to be missed’ Emma, Shaz’s Book Blog

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HarperCollins UK

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0008285152

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9780008285159

Second Line

Two Short Novels of Love and Cooking in New Orleans

By: Poppy Z. Brite

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Second Line

Two Short Novels of Love and Cooking in New Orleans

By: Poppy Z. Brite

hese two short novels bookend Poppy Z. Brite's cheerfully chaotic series starring two chefs in New Orleans. The Value of X introduces G-man and Rickey, who grew up in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward and who are slowly realizing there are only two important things in life: cooking and each other. Rickey's parents aren't quite so taken with the boy's plans and get him an impossible-to-resist place at the Culinary Institute of America. In D*U*C*K, Rickey and G-man's restaurant, Liquor, is doing well but there are the usual complications of running a kitchen: egos get bruised, people get fired . . . and then Rickey is jumped in an alley by one of their ex-waiters. On the mend, Rickey takes a side job to cater the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet, where every course must, of course, include the ducks the hunters have bagged. Rickey's crew are ready to meet the challenge, but Rickey's not sure he can do it all and deal with the guest of honor--his childhood hero, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert. "Fun foodie fiction, and readers will scarf it down as quickly as a plate of blackened crawfish."--Publishers Weekly Originally published in limited hardcover editions, these two novels are full of the pure joy of love, hard work, and great food and are a tremendous extension (or introduction) to Brite's series. Praise fo the Rickey and G-man stories: "A high-end restaurant is...a gift that keeps on giving. The heat, the bickerings and intrigue, the pursuit of perfection, the dodgy money keeping it all afloate: the setting spawns plots...Can the [Liquor] franchise sustain itself? The answer is yes."--New York Times "World-class satire and perfect New Orleans lit."--Andrei Codrescu "Steeped in spicy dialogue and [New Orleans] flavor...a behind-the-swinging-door peek into the world of chefs."--Entertainment Weekly Poppy Z. Brite's fiction set in the New Orleans restaurant world includes Prime, Liquor, and Soul Kitchen. She has also published five other novels and three short story collections. She lives with her husband Chris, a chef, in New Orleans.

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Small Beer Press

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1931520607

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9781931520607

Why Can't He Be More Like Me?

9 Secrets to Understanding Your Husband

By: Poppy Smith

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Why Can't He Be More Like Me?

9 Secrets to Understanding Your Husband

By: Poppy Smith

What do you and your spouse have in common?" "We got married on the same day." Many women can identify with that sentiment. They want their marriages to be happy and honoring to God, but they wonder how when their mate baffles and even irritates them so. Some may even wonder if they made a terrible mistake. Using Scripture, humor, and colorful illustrations from her own struggles, Poppy Smith offers hope in this upbeat, personal, practical, biblically grounded, and empathetic book. Why Can't He Be More Like Me? will help women analyze areas of marital conflict by reviewing their backgrounds, parenting personalities, expectations, needs, and reactions. Each chapter provides practical tools to help women learn to accept and enjoy their mate, resulting in a strengthened relationship, better communication, and deeper understanding of each other. With its how-to emphasis, this book is a useful resource for classes, small groups, or seminars for wives and couples.

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736943358

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9780736943352

Making Friends with Alice Dyson

By: Poppy Nwosu

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Making Friends with Alice Dyson

By: Poppy Nwosu

A sweet and soulful romantic debut about rumors, friendship, and discovering who you really are Alice Dyson knows exactly how she’ll be spending her final year of high school—with her head down, quietly concentrating on her textbooks and homework. She is focused on the future, and nothing and no one is going to get in her way. That is, until a bizarre encounter with Teddy Taualai, the school’s most notorious troublemaker, goes viral, derailing her plans and pushing her into the spotlight. Suddenly Alice’s under-the-radar life is one enormous, messy complication. And the worst part? Teddy Taualai is everywhere she turns. In author Poppy Nwosu’s pitch-perfect debut novel, an unlikely pair of outsiders take the daunting, delicate first steps toward becoming friends and maybe, just maybe, something more. Briskly paced with a complex and appealing cast of characters, this contemporary romance explores the ever-tricky dance of staying true to yourself while opening your heart.

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Candlewick Press

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1536216259

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9781536216257

Liquor

A Novel

By: Poppy Z. Brite

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Liquor

A Novel

By: Poppy Z. Brite

Two line cooks decide to open their own restaurant in New Orleans in the second book in the Rickey and G-Man series by novelist Poppy Z. Brite. New Orleans natives Rickey and G-man are lifetime friends and down-and-out line cooks desperate to make a quick buck. When Rickey concocts the idea of opening a restaurant in their alcohol-loving hometown where every dish packs a spirited punch, they know they’re on their way to the bank. With some wheeling and dealing, a slew of great recipes, and a few lucky breaks, Rickey and G-man are soon on their way to opening Liquor, their very own restaurant. But first they need to pacify a local crank who doesn’t want to see his neighborhood disturbed, sidestep Rickey’s deranged ex-boss, rein in their big-mouth silent partner before he runs amok, and stay afloat in a stew of corruption in a town well known for its bottom feeders. A manic, spicy romp through the kitchens, back alleys, dive bars, and drug deals of the country’s most sublimely ridiculous city, author Poppy Z. Brite masterfully shakes equal parts ambition, scandal, cocaine, and murder, and serves Liquor straight up, with a twist.

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354

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Crown

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0307537722

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9780307537720

Creating an Empire of Informers

Vigilance in the Assyrian Empire and King Esarhaddon's Adê-Covenant of 672 BC

By: Poppy Tushingham

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Creating an Empire of Informers

Vigilance in the Assyrian Empire and King Esarhaddon's Adê-Covenant of 672 BC

By: Poppy Tushingham

Throughout history, many states have attempted to harness the attention of their populations for their own ends. This study argues that the Assyrian Empire in the year 672 BC is such a case. In 672 BC, Esarhaddon, King of Assyria, imposed a succession covenant (adê) on his subjects, the inhabitants of the Assyrian Empire. This covenant required the empire's population to monitor one another, and themselves, for signs of disloyalty to the monarch and his chosen successor, Ashurbanipal. This study examines the aims and outcomes, desired and undesired, of imposing this duty of vigilance across the Assyrian Empire. To consider the presentation and implementation of this duty of vigilance, the study draws largely on evidence supplied by the covenant and other royally-commissioned texts. To examine the outcomes of the covenant's enactment, meanwhile, it explores cuneiform sources, such as letters to the crown, private legal documents, and literary compositions, as well as the Aramaic Story of Ahiqar and the biblical Book of Deuteronomy. By providing a sustained analysis of the real-world implications and outcomes of the covenant, this book sheds new light on a text that fundamentally altered the political makeup of the Assyrian Empire.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3111323439

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9783111323435

A Guide to Leadership and Management in Higher Education

Managing Across the Generations

By: Poppy Fitch,Brian Van Brunt

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A Guide to Leadership and Management in Higher Education

Managing Across the Generations

By: Poppy Fitch,Brian Van Brunt

A Guide to Leadership and Management in Higher Education shares an innovative approach to supervision, leadership, and management in the higher education workplace. Drawing from humanism and positive psychology, Fitch and Van Brunt weave together a compelling narrative for managing employees across generational differences. This book shares key leadership lessons and advice on how to inspire creativity, increase efficiency, and tap into the talents of your diverse, multi-generational staff. This guide offers practical and detailed advice on establishing new relationships, setting expectations, encouraging accountability, addressing conflict, and supervising difficult staff. Focusing on how to build and strengthen connections through genuineness and empathic caring, this book provides important guidance for today’s college and university leaders.

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Routledge

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131743059X

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9781317430599

All the Things They Never Told You About Teaching

Facilitating Conversations Around Sensitive Topics With Our Learners

By: Marie Greenhalgh,Poppy Gibson

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All the Things They Never Told You About Teaching

Facilitating Conversations Around Sensitive Topics With Our Learners

By: Marie Greenhalgh,Poppy Gibson

Many teachers do not feel confident in their role, particularly as they are increasingly expected to address topics with their pupils that they feel ill-equipped to deal with. Co-authored by two highly experienced educators, All The Things They Never Told You About Teaching is an essential guide, supporting teachers in navigating those tricky, taboo subjects that sit outside of the national curriculum and may not have been fully explored during their teacher training. Each chapter unpacks and addresses a range of ‘myths’ and ‘truths’ behind these subjects in an accessible manner, helping teachers to develop their understanding and facilitate compassionate conversations about these topics. This includes, but is not limited to: Mental health Bullying Neurodiversity Gender diversity Sex and relationships Climate crisis A must read for anyone working in education, this book guides educators through sensitively addressing difficult topics within the classroom, creating a more compassionate and supportive learning environment for all.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040155480

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9781040155486

The Bad Boyfriends Bootcamp

By: Poppy Dolan

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The Bad Boyfriends Bootcamp

By: Poppy Dolan

‘I devoured this book in a single sitting, it grabbed me right from its hilarious opening paragraph. Poppy Dolan is simply unputdownable.’ Claudia Carroll When Molly's sweet but hopeless brother Sam comes to her with news of yet another failed romance, she offers to show him where he keeps going wrong. By teaching Sam some of the golden rules of dating, Molly helps Sam land his dream woman. Molly soon hits on the idea of turning her dating wisdom into a career. With the aid of her two best friends it isn’t long before The Bad Boyfriends Bootcamp is off the ground, educating men in the art of texting, fashion and understanding women. Yet as Molly and co solve their clients’ problems, they soon realise that sometimes it’s easier to dish out the advice than to take it – and that maybe the rules of love are made to be broken... ‘A hilarious book, about love, family and friendship... extremely entertaining.’ Kim the Bookworm ‘An incredible first novel that fans of chick-lit of will enjoy.’ Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea ‘An immensely enjoyable read.’ Mama J Hearts

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439

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Canelo + ORM

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1911591231

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9781911591238

Craft of the Wild Witch

Green Spirituality & Natural Enchantment

By: Poppy Palin

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Craft of the Wild Witch

Green Spirituality & Natural Enchantment

By: Poppy Palin

Wild Witchcraft is a magical, free-spirited philosophy that embraces nature. A Wild Witch finds magic in the mundane and inspiration in everyday life. "Craft of the Wild Witch" offers a poetic guidebook to the green-spirited path that teaches how to read nature's language and develop a living relationship with the land.

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Llewellyn Worldwide

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0738705772

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9780738705774

There's More To Life Than Cupcakes

A heart-warming and hilarious must-read

By: Poppy Dolan

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There's More To Life Than Cupcakes

A heart-warming and hilarious must-read

By: Poppy Dolan

A funny, feel-good novel about baking, relationships and babies, perfect for fans of Sue Watson and Mhairi McFarlane. For Ellie, life is good. Her husband, Pete, is fantastic, she has great friends and an okay job at a food magazine. But according to the rest of the world there’s one thing missing: a baby. Ellie knows Pete would make a brilliant dad and his not-so-subtle hints confirm he is keen to become one. For Ellie it’s more complicated. Babies are cute and squishy and lovely. They also mean giving up boozy nights, Sunday lie ins and any chance of kicking her career into gear. In search of a distraction, Ellie joins a baking class where she meets Joe – handsome, single and a dab hand with a whisk. But when a bit of harmless flirting causes big problems for Ellie she needs to decide where her heart really lies. Soon she discovers there’s no such thing as a perfect recipe for life... ‘Poppy Dolan is simply unputdownable.’ Claudia Carroll ‘Poppy Dolan's fabulous take on family, friendships and finding the right time is a rival to even the best chocolate brownie. This is warm, funny, feel-good fiction at its very best. Can I lick the spoon, please?’ Victoria Fox ‘Fresh, funny and full of baking deliciousness, There's More to Life Than Cupcakes will take you on a heart-warming journey with Ellie, a heroine you won't forget. Poppy Dolan's style is addictive and this novel marks her out as a writer to watch.’ Abby Clements ‘An engaging read that tackles a serious issue with sensitivity, humour, and wit.’ Talli Roland ‘Witty and stylish, it's a fabulous novel from new writer Poppy Dolan. We loved it! Highly recommended!’ Hot Brands, Cool Places ‘This book is a must read for chick lit fans. I loved everything about it, from the gorgeous cover to the perfect ending.’ Fairytale Ending Book Reviews ‘An immediate love-at-first-read! I loved Poppy's writing style and sense of humour and felt a genuine rapport with the characters, especially Ellie.’ Room for Reading ‘What a fantastic book! I really can't even do it justice! I cried, I laughed, I cheered (not even silently), I ate cake. I just genuinely adored everything about this book.’ Tishy Lou's World ‘A sweet (and delicious!) little tale of one woman’s absolutely mental journey in deciding whether or not she’s ready for motherhood. I enjoyed it tremendously.’ judgingcovers.co.uk ‘Funny, full of feeling, honest, warm and heartfelt. A book I didn't want to say goodbye to.’ Victoria Loves Books

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Canelo

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191159124X

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9781911591245

Happy Not Perfect

Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety

By: Poppy Jamie

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Happy Not Perfect

Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself from Anxiety

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Rodale Books

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0593231694

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I Wish I Could be More--

By: Poppy Smith

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I Wish I Could be More--

By: Poppy Smith

The author demonstrates that every woman can grow spiritually.

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Bethany House Publishers

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1556615469

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9781556615467

Jeff, the Roofer, Reflections of a Double Negative Life

By: Jeffrey Poppy

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Jeff, the Roofer, Reflections of a Double Negative Life

By: Jeffrey Poppy

Writer Jeffrey Poppy writes a stunningly candid book based on his life experiences in Jeff the Roofer: Reflections of a Double Negative Life. Poppy was born into life with drama-as a newborn he had to have a blood transfusion. Growing up with an abusive father, he relived the abuse by self-destruction through his teenage years and into adulthood. Poppy played out his destruction in various ways-a near death gunshot wound, alcoholism, drugs, three failed marriages, six trips to rehab and then homeless. All avenues led to the same place-his own inner demons, until he entered an in-house treatment center. Upon release, Poppy traveled to Amsterdam and met his muse who inspired his creative poetry. Poppy entered a song-writing contest, won second place and traveled back to the United States landing in Nashville, Tennessee. He recorded 42 of his own songs-all inspired by his tenuous and amazing journey that finally released his demons and enabled him to find his own path. Jeff the Roofer: Reflections of a Double Negative Life begins with the song, The Times, that illustrates his quests and questions of life's meaning for him, and the song, Just Another Day takes him on the journey from inner strife to see freedom and triumph over self- destructive and abusive ways. Interwoven with heart wrenching storytelling are 28 compositions that chronicle his unsteady journey to recovery. This beautifully descriptive book is a compelling and inspiring narration of prose and lyrics that expertly encapsulate one man's escape from the cycle of abuse and self-destruction. Jeffrey Poppy is a writer, poet, songwriter, and craftsman. Mr. Poppy is currently writing his second novel and lives with his beloved dog in Durant, Oklahoma. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/JeffTheRooferReflectionsOfADouble NegativeLife.htm

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1606938363

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Book's by Poppy Jamie

Happy Not Perfect

Happy Not Perfect

Taking Down Evelyn Tait

Taking Down Evelyn Tait

The Windmill Café (The Windmill Café)

The Windmill Café (The Windmill Café)

Second Line

Second Line

Why Can't He Be More Like Me?

Why Can't He Be More Like Me?

Making Friends with Alice Dyson

Making Friends with Alice Dyson

Liquor

Liquor

Creating an Empire of Informers

Creating an Empire of Informers

A Guide to Leadership and Management in Higher Education

A Guide to Leadership and Management in Higher Education

All the Things They Never Told You About Teaching

All the Things They Never Told You About Teaching

The Bad Boyfriends Bootcamp

The Bad Boyfriends Bootcamp

Craft of the Wild Witch

Craft of the Wild Witch

There's More To Life Than Cupcakes

There's More To Life Than Cupcakes

Happy Not Perfect

Happy Not Perfect

I Wish I Could be More--

I Wish I Could be More--

Jeff, the Roofer, Reflections of a Double Negative Life

Jeff, the Roofer, Reflections of a Double Negative Life

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