A short, witty compilation of stories and lessons learned by a born and raised Midwestern girl who has battled with weight, love, and truly accepting herself.

This is a beautifully woven tale giving the reader a glimpse into the life of a Gypsy girl, Crystobella. Set in the late seventeen-hundreds just outside of Paris, France. Her life is a web of intriguing occurrences that have a profound effect on her and those around her. She grew up without her mother and her only female influence came form her grandmother, who was with her for only a short time. Her father likes his drink and can be emotionally abusive and distant. Her heart belongs to a man who is many years her senior and an outsider to her tribe. She is forbidden to follow her heart and must conceal her love at all costs. She marries a man who also has a secret.. This union seals their fate for eternity. This story begins in present day Mexico and ends in historical Paris.

In Airplane Reading, Christopher Schaberg and Mark Yakich bring together a range of essays about air travel. Discerning and full of wonder, this prismatic collection features perspectives from a variety of writers, airline workers, and everyday travelers. At turns irreverent, philosophical, and earnest, each essay is a veritable journey in and of itself. And together, they illuminate the at once strange and ordinary world of flight. Contributors: Lisa Kay Adam • Sarah Allison • Jane Armstrong • Thomas Beller • Ian Bogost • Alicia Catt • Laura Cayouette • Kim Chinquee • Lucy Corin • Douglas R. Dechow • Nicoletta-Laura Dobrescu • Tony D’Souza • Jeani Elbaum • Pia Z. Ehrhardt • Roxane Gay • Thomas Gibbs • Aaron Gilbreath • Anne Gisleson • Anya Groner • Julian Hanna • Rebecca Renee Hess • Susan Hodara • Pam Houston • Harold Jaffe • Chelsey Johnson • Nina Katchadourian • Alethea Kehas • Greg Keeler • Alison Kinney • Anna Leahy • Allyson Goldin Loomis • Jason Harrington • Kevin Haworth • Randy Malamud • Dustin Michael • Ander Monson • Timothy Morton • Peter Olson • Christiana Z. Peppard • Amanda Pleva • Arthur Plotnik • Neal Pollack • Connie Porter • Stephen Rea • Hugo Reinert • Jack Saux • Roger Sedarat • Nicole Sheets • Stewart Sinclair • Hal Sirowitz • Jess Stoner • Anca L. Szilágyi • Priscila Uppal • Matthew Vollmer • Joanna Walsh • Tarn Wilson

Have you ever felt caged by societal norms? Do you have an appetite to explore life and discover new experiences? A desire for freedom? A curiosity that can't be easily satisfied? Do you long to feel inspired and empowered, free to be who you were meant to be in this world? Follow along Catina's journey as she learns to hear the beat of her own drum and accept her free spirit, tender heart, and gentle soul. Her words will inspire you to begin a journey of your own. She is a catalyst for self-love and self-discovery, encouraging you to embrace your own authenticity. Written in Catina's engaging, honest, and easygoing style, this book focuses on the defining characteristics of people who embody a gypsy soul. If you are like her, you will discover yourself along this path. Discovering My Gypsy Soul is a hand reaching out to support, inspire, and encourage free-spirited women. Make no excuses for your free spirit and gypsy soul. Embrace your authenticity. Trust yourself. Leave normal behind. Surrender to where life leads you. Find joy in the journey!