A woman hides from her husband in a fish tank and another absently bakes sponges inside her tarts. Appliances drop from the sky, men grapple with chainsaws, women struggle with hormonal violence, and abandoned boys beg on doorsteps. Enter into the territory of broken people and the folks that love them. Sensitive and unruly, sincere and absurd, Stefanie Freele's Feeding Strays is a collection of fifty short stories, both slipstream and modern, about children, family, relationships, and oysters.

Meet The Changemakers Who Are Blazing A Trail And Inspiring Others Often, all it takes to bring about positive change is a small spark in the mind, a germ of an idea that has the potential to grow into something big that offers benefits few knew existed. In our Cover Story, we catch up with some individuals who are leaving an indelible mark through some pioneering work in their chosen fields. From farming and education to music and films, they have carved out their own unique identity. And then there are those who have taken the road less travelled by. These are stories that inspire and give renewed hope for the future. It’s been many months since India rolled out what has been described as the world’s largest vaccination drive. Availability of Covid 19 vaccines has grown steadily. Unfortunately, so has vaccine hesitancy. Breakthrough infections, or infections in fully-vaccinated people, have only added to doubts in many people’s minds. In our City Health section, we dispel some of the myths surrounding vaccines by breaking down the issue into simple questions and getting you the answers. The bottomline, according to a top health expert, is that vaccination reduces the severity of Covid 19 and cuts the mortality risks associated with it. There is perhaps nothing more exhilarating than exploring nature and heritage when they come together seamlessly. In this edition, we explore one such destination, located in Dhenkanal. A heritage property, this is a palace located on a hill overlooking dense forests. It’s not just humans who bore the brunt of the pandemic-induced lockdowns since last year. It also took a toll on stray animals. These trying times have seen the emergence of some good samaritans who have come to their rescue. Our City Lights section catches up with some of them as they describe what motivated them to step forward and help. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims at changing the system to bring it in sync with global realities and requirements while building on traditional practices. City Interactive takes a close look at the inportance of teachers in this endeavour. In City Lights, we connect with an entrepreneur who has been trying to make a difference through something that is intrinsically linked with health diagnostics. Debaditya Dutta discusses a new device that does away with the need to use needles for routine tests. The Fashion & Lifestyle section brings you some cool hair and skin tips to beat the summer blues.

"Finally, a book that deals with stray cats; a how-to guide to trapping and dealing with a stray cat. As a pet owner, animal lover and director of a humane organization that deals with stray cats every day, this book gives us one more tool to offer to people who want to help the thousands of strays that wander our streets. Bravo!" Joseph J. Sprague, Jr., Executive Director, Tree House Animal Foundation "Tamara Kreuz cares about the plight of stray and feral cats and gives practical ways to help them. Individuals and shelters can benefit from this book. If those who find stray animals can themselves set about to help by finding homes for domestic strays, or by creating safe havens for feral cats, this will make life a lot easier for shelter personnel, who are all too often overburdened by the number of animals they receive. We highly recommend The Stray Cat Handbook." Louise Holton and Becky Robinson, Co-founders, Alley Cat Allies: The National Feral Cat Network "This is a must read for those considering animal rescue work. The information and suggestions provided are first rate and are based on actual experiences." Linda A. Heller, Division Manager, Orange County Animal Services (Florida) A Howell Cat Book of Distinction

Building a lifelong, loving relationship with a cat can be a challenging task. Whether you're thinking of adopting a cat or already live with one, The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care offers authoritative and practical advice that will help you make the best decisions for your pet along the way. This comprehensive guide includes sections on choosing a healthy cat or kitten, feeding and nutrition, training, grooming, disease, vet visits, caring for an aging cat, feline first-aid kits and emergency care. Unlike other books that endorse breeding and promote novelty or purebred cats, The Humane Society's Guide to Cat Care stresses making life better for the millions of cats already here. It provides information on rescuing and rehabilitating homeless cats, finding a stray's owner, and helping an outdoor cat make the transition to a safe indoor environment. The guide also encourages animal advocacy and offers a list of ways to get involved.

Fifteen-year-old Kit spends the summer feeding stray cats and meets Jess, an artistic punk girl who creates an avatar called Katman, in honor of Kit's quiet heroism.

Don’t miss this spin-off from Allie Therin's acclaimed Magic in Manhattan universe! Their scandalous pasts have left them wounded and unworthy—and hopelessly perfect together. London, 1925 Sebastian de Leon is adjusting to life after three years spent enthralled by blood magic. The atrocities he committed under its control still weigh heavily on his conscience, but when he’s asked to investigate a series of mysterious murders, it feels like an opportunity to make amends. Until he realizes the killer’s next likely target is a man who witnessed Sebastian at his worst—the Viscount Fine. Lord Fine—known as Wesley to his friends, if he had any—is haunted by ghosts of his own after serving as a British army captain during the Great War. Jaded and untrusting, he’s tempted to turn Sebastian in, but there’s something undeniably captivating about the reformed paranormal, and after Sebastian risks his own life to save Wesley’s, they find common ground. Seeking sanctuary together at Wesley’s country estate in Yorkshire, the unlikely pair begins to unravel a mystery steeped in legend and folklore, the close quarters emboldening them to see past the other’s trauma to the person worth loving beneath. But with growing targets on their backs, they’ll have to move quickly if they want to catch a killer—and discover whether two wounded souls can help each other heal. Magic in Manhattan Book 1: Spellbound Book 2: Starcrossed Book 3: Wonderstruck Roaring Twenties Magic Book 1: Proper Scoundrels Book 2: Once a Rogue Liar City Book 1: Liar City

A Colorado B&B spells murder for a famous writer in this cozy mystery series debut by the New York Times bestselling author of Who Moved My Goat Cheese? English professor Cat Latimer thought she’d left Colorado behind for good—along with her carousing ex-husband. But now, much to her surprise, she’s inherited their former home in Aspen Hills. Turning the old Victorian into an ideal writers’ getaway is a dream come true for Cat. And with bestselling author Tom Cook joining her first writers’ retreat, her cozy bed & breakfast is off to a great start. But that all changes when Tom meets an untimely end. Now Cat’s other guests—a colorful group of aspiring writers—are suspects in a shocking murder. Plenty of plots are uncovered when Cat’s uncle, the local police chief, starts asking questions. But when Cat’s own backstory gets tangled up in the investigation, she’ll have to act fast to clear her name…and keep a killer from getting the last word.