Becka Defined: A Child of God reveals how a physician, Dr. Becka Aldridge, undergoes a journey that unveils the deeply buried truths and uncomfortable realities that have shaped her life. When a young victim of assault receives her care, Beckas memorieslong locked awayemerge in unexpected and painful ways. Gradually, she comes to see that she must acknowledge the hurts in her history if she is to enjoy healing in her future. Becka believes God has turned His back on her, and she turns away from Him in response. But, as the novels story unfolds, she discovers that her posture toward God does not embody the final word in their relationship. Ann Szasz, the author of Becka Defined, has drawn upon the reservoirs of experience she has filled during her career as a registered nurse working in various fields to create the realistic and grounded world of the novels titular character. At the same time, she draws upon the wealth of traditions in the Christian faith to anchor Beckas experiences.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Olive Kitteridge and My Name is Lucy Barton explores the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep, as a former couple reckons with where they’ve come from—and what they’ve left behind. ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air “Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favorite writers, so the fact that Oh William! may well be my favorite of her books is a mathematical equation for joy. The depth, complexity, and love contained in these pages is a miraculous achievement.”—Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William. Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. William, she confesses, has always been a mystery to me. Another mystery is why the two have remained connected after all these years. They just are. So Lucy is both surprised and not surprised when William asks her to join him on a trip to investigate a recently uncovered family secret—one of those secrets that rearrange everything we think we know about the people closest to us. There are fears and insecurities, simple joys and acts of tenderness, and revelations about affairs and other spouses, parents and their children. On every page of this exquisite novel we learn more about the quiet forces that hold us together—even after we’ve grown apart. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Time, Vulture, She Reads

Sadriddin Ayni (1878–1954) was a Tajik intellectual, regarded by many as one of the most important writers in the country’s history. This book provides a translation of two historical monographs by Ayni: Is’yoni Muqanna (Muqanna’s Rebellion) and Qahramoni Khalqi Tojik Temurmalik (The Tajik People’s Hero Temur Malik). These works tell the story of two great Tajik heroes who fought against the Arabs and the Mongols. Besides the translations, the book discusses Ayni’s life and work, highlighting his role, especially through these two monographs, in awakening and strengthening Tajik national consciousness. In addition, the book provides detailed background information on the historical events portrayed in the epics.

I was always devoted to her, even when she belonged to someone else. Unrequited love is a special kind of torture, but I’ve let it fuel my success all these years, writing chart topping love songs about the one woman I could never have–because she was my best friend’s wife. But then tragedy strikes, leaving both of us reeling as we stumble our way through grief. And just like always, I’m there for her, because that’s what you do for the love of your life, even if she only sees you as a friend. When she discovers the secret I’ve carried for over a decade, she does the last thing I ever expected–she kisses me. And that one kiss changes everything. Now, every dream I’ve ever fantasized about is becoming reality, but when new secrets are revealed, I wonder if I’ll ever get the happy ending I’ve always craved. Devoted Intent is a steamy second chance at love romance and the third book in the Rapturous Intent Rockstar Series. It is best if it’s read after book two, but it can be read as a standalone. Content Warning: This book contains grieving following the death of a spouse and pregnancy loss.

They’re the hottest band in rock music, but their women will bring them to their knees. This complete collection includes: Noble Intent (Trent and Becka) One steamy night with his best friend tests all his noble intentions. When he realizes his mistake, can he prove to Becka that he can be the man she needs? Forbidden Intent (Miles and Tamsin) She’s completely off-limits and ten years younger than him, but their chemistry is undeniable. When he discovers her secret, he vows to show her that she’s capable of enjoying pleasure. Devoted Intent (Tristan and Jolie) He’s spent the last decade secretly in love with a woman he could never have because she was his best friend’s girl. Then tragedy strikes and changes everything–for both of them. Promised Intent (Kasen and Melrose) He’s never completed a tour sober, and is sick of feeling like a burden to the band. When his ex-childhood best friend becomes their new tour manager, he calls in a promise she once made to him–in the form of being his fake girlfriend.

With a vast selection of foods and thousands of recipes to choose from, how do home cooks in America decide what to cook – and what does their cooking mean to them? Answering this question, Making Dinner is an empirical study of home cooking in the United States. Drawing on a combination of research methods, which includes in-depth interviews with over 50 cooks and cooking journals documenting over 300 home-cooked dinners, Roblyn Rawlins and David Livert explore how American home cooks think and feel about themselves, food, and cooking. Their findings reveal distinct types of cook-the family-first cook, the traditional cook, and the keen cook -and demonstrate how personal identities, family relationships, ideologies of gender and parenthood, and structural constraints all influence what ends up on the plate. Rawlins and Livert reveal research that fills the data gap on practices of home cooking in everyday life. This is an important contribution to fields such as food studies, health and nutrition, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, gender studies, and American studies.

If you like paranormal romance, then you'll love a series that features compelling characters. Rebecca Winston, angry with her husband’s betrayal and her daughter’s suicide, cursed the younger generations of the family. The curse has a deadline, and some people of the young generation feel that their time is almost up. Becka's Awakening is the first book in Rowena Dawn's The Winstons Series (hot and spiced with love). Becka wanted the power and the money. What she got was losing her heart. Becka is a witch and not a very good one. With her great-grandmother's curse hanging over her she has no idea how to escape her fate. When she suddenly spills her coffee on a stranger she finds out there's more to life than what she thought. But is she ready for what that means? This is a paranormal romance filled with sensuous heat. Matt’s Dilemma – the second book in the series, features Matt Winston. A member of a family with paranormal abilities, he is a good and caring man. After a bad experience, he enjoys only brief affairs, unwilling to engage his heart. Yet, life doles its own brand of fun and changes everything when it throws Nora Barnes into his path. Matt, Rebecca’s oldest great-grandson, with only two months to spare, knows he is out of time. He can’t beat the curse. He decides to live his life exactly the way he wants and forget about curses and love. He doesn't believe in a special someone to spend his life with and who could help him lift the curse. In this second novel of the Winston series, Matt finds his peace of mind and happiness after a long battle with himself and others, and especially with the woman he loves. If you love a paranormal romance, with strong characters and a touch of humor, then this is the book for you.