New York mayor Eric Adams is on a mission to tackle one of the most stubborn health problems in the country: chronic disease in the African American community. African Americans are heavier and sicker than any other group in the U.S., with nearly half of all Black adults suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease. After Adams woke up with severe vision loss one day in 2016, he learned that he was one of the nearly 5 million Black people living with diabetes-and, according to his doctor, he would have it for the rest of his life. A police officer for more than two decades, Adams was a connoisseur of the fast-food dollar menu. Like so many Americans with stressful jobs, the last thing he wanted to think about was eating healthfully. Fast food was easy, cheap, and comfortable. His diet followed him from the squad car to the state senate, and then to Brooklyn Borough Hall, where it finally caught up with him. But Adams was not ready to become a statistic. There was a better option besides medication and shots of insulin: food. Within three months of adopting a plant-based diet, he lost 35 pounds, lowered his cholesterol by 30 points, restored his vision, and reversed his diabetes. Now he is on a mission to revolutionize the health of not just the borough of Brooklyn, but of African Americans across the country. Armed with the hard science and real-life stories of those who have transformed their bodies by changing their diet, Adams shares the key steps for a healthy, active life. With this book, he shows readers how to avoid processed foods, cut down on salt, get more fiber, and substitute beef, chicken, pork, and dairy with delicious plant-based alternatives. In the process he explores the origins of soul food-a cuisine deeply important to the Black community, but also one rooted in the horrors of slavery-and how it can be reimagined with healthy alternatives. Features more than 50 recipes from celebrities and health experts, including Paul McCartney, Queen Afua, Jenné Claiborne, Bryant Jennings, Charity Morgan, Moby, and more! The journey to good health begins in the kitchen-not the hospital bed!

After the abduction and murder of his daughter, Anthony Dawson quits the Las Vegas Police Force and becomes a private detective. Blinded by revenge, Anthony has lost his way and faith in the process. Meanwhile, in Utah, girls from the Mormon community start disappearing... A prominent bishop in the LDS community hires Anthony to solve the case. Anthony accepts in the hope of finding his daughter's murderer, too. He finds himself in Ogden Utah, trying to penetrate a close-knit religious community and solve a terrible mystery. Will he succeed even though the police couldn't solve the case? Will he find his daughter's killer and bring them to justice? And will he find redemption through the chaos? The Price Of A Soul by Jesse E. Adams is an intriguing detective novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end!

Detective Dirk Gently investigates after a passenger at Heathrow airport erupts into a mysterious ball of flames. Mystery, hilarity, and the fantastical are combined in this title from the author of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. -- HPL Readers Advisor.

Control of the magical world. The fate of witches, demons, mages, and druids alike. One event; four trials; one chance to turn the tides. If only the stakes of the Games were not so high. There is more at play here than just ritual and magical tradition. The Paragon Games have been a feature of the supernatural world, keeping order for centuries in realms where lore and magic reign supreme. However, with a new challenge on the horizon, a line will be drawn and division inevitable. For Lucian, the clouds of the past still gather in his mind. The loss, the lies, the enormous weight he bears under the guise of his great destiny swath him in uncertainty. Having only just returned to Valiant School of Magic after a tumultuous first year, Lucian must now ready himself for the terrors the Paragon Games' trials have in store. The competition is fierce, and Lucian's enemies have no intention of losing quietly. For more than just vampires, shadows, and vendettas follow the young mage as the battle between what is right and what is necessary places him at the center of a world alight. And as the darkness encroaches, the shadows grow longer.... Welcome to the Paragon Games: make your move. A struggle for survival, a test of will, and the ultimate crusade against the forces of darkness. New school year; new calamity. Welcome back.

In their bestselling book, The Ten Commandments of Dating, Ben Young and Samuel Adams showed singles how to date effectively. Now "The One" shows Christians who to date and how to negotiate the difficulties of choosing a soul mate. The biggest question on the minds of the 78 million singles in America is simply this: "How can I find the right one?" This book answers that question, giving entertaining yet practical advice for that seemingly endless quest to find "The One." This book emphasizes free will, personal responsibility, proactivity, and preparation, helping singles avoid the pitfalls of dangerous beliefs and hyper-spirituality. Single Christians will learn what approaches to avoid in mate selection, recognize the myths about finding true love, and learn practical strategies for finding the right person to marry.

Fortunes and descendants of a pioneer family, from the close of the Civil War to 1914. A study in idealism.