A microhistory in the vein of Salt and Cod exploring the biological, evolutionary, and cultural history of one of the world's most fascinating fibers. Most people don't give a second thought to the stuff on their head, but in Hair, Kurt Stenn — one of the world's foremost hair follicle experts — takes readers on a global journey through history, from fur merchant associations and sheep farms to medical clinics and patient support groups, to show the remarkable impact hair has had on human life. From a completely bald beauty queen with alopecia to the famed hair-hang circus act, Stenn weaves the history of hair through a variety of captivating examples, with sources varying from renaissance merchants’ diaries to interviews with wig makers, modern barbers, and more. In addition to expelling the biological basis and the evolutionary history of hair, the fiber is put into context: hair in history (as tied to textile mills and merchant associations), hair as a construct for cultural and self-identity, hair in the arts (as the material for artist's brushes and musical instruments), hair as commodity (used for everything from the inner lining of tennis balls to an absorbent to clean up oil spills), and hair as evidence in criminology. Perfect for fans of Mark Kurlansky, Hair is a compelling read based solidly in historical and scientific research that will delight any reader who wants to know more about the world around them.

In the year 2000, Shireen Jeejeebhoy was in a car crash. She emerged still walking and talking, but the person she had been was forever gone. Although no one knew it at the time, she had sustained a concussion. The repercussions of that injury have shaped her life ever since. Many believe a concussion is a mild injury, when in truth it is a traumatic brain injury in which the brain bangs about inside the skull. If not identified or treated within the first 48 hours, the injury can lead to secondary symptoms (euphemistically named post-concussive syndrome) that require years of rehabilitation. Traditional rehabilitation, involving cognitive therapy and rest, were ineffective. In addition to lost neurons, Jeejeebhoy was quickly losing her social connections and relationships. The concussion was threatening to cut her off from the world. She wanted this hidden injury healed; she wanted the plethora of problems from it, especially the cognitive ones, treated. She wanted to return to society. And so began her long quest to find better treatment. In Concussion Is Brain Injury, Revised Edition, Jeejeebhoy shares this journey and her discoveries to give hope to those who have suffered from concussions and the people who care for them.

From the author of How We Fall Apart comes a tense and thrilling YA about what it means to not feel safe in the places we call home. Anna Xu moves out of her parent's home and into the dorms across town as she starts freshman year at the local, prestigious Brookings University. But her parents and their struggling Chinese bakery, Sweetea, aren't far from campus or from mind, either. At Brookings, Anna wants to keep up her stellar academic performance and to investigate the unsolved campus murder of her childhood babysitter. She also finds a familiar face–her middle-school rival, Chris Lu. The Lus happen to be the Xu family's business rivals since they opened Sunny's, a trendy new bakery on Sweetea's block. Chris is cute but still someone to be wary of... until a vandal hits Sunny's and Anna matches the racist tag with a clue from her investigation. Anna grew up in this town, but more and more she feels like maybe she isn't fully at home here–or maybe it's that there are people here who think she doesn't belong. When a very specific threat is made to Anna, she seeks out help from the only person she can; Anna and Chris team up to find out who is stalking her and take on a dangerous search into the hate crimes happening around campus. Can they root out the ugly history and take on the current threat? The Lies We Tell is a social activism/we all belong here anthem crossed with a thriller and with a rivals-to-romance relationship set on a college campus.

If I’m So Zen, Why is My Hair Falling Out? helps those struggling with hair loss take back their confidence and regrow their hair for good by guiding them through the healing and regrowth process. After spending a year meeting with doctors, naturopaths, dermatologists, and trying every fad hair growth product on the market only to have another patch of hair fall out, Amanda Lera knew there had to be another way. The tools Amanda implements in If I’m So Zen, Why is My Hair Falling Out? teaches those struggling with hair loss how to: Regrow their hair fast without expensive, smelly treatments, or harmful medications Identify the true cause of their hair loss Prevent hair loss from happening again Grow fuller, longer, and healthier hair than before Relieve anxiety and rebuild their confidence Break up with WebMD for good

What Happens in New York Hollie can’t catch a break. She’s broke, she’s back living with her family, and her career prospects are zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend to escape to New York, well, she can hardly say no, can she? Little does she realise the charming stunt performer she just met is about to introduce her to Hollywood royalty. But are the Hollywood elite really who they claim to be, or is there more to their stories than they let on? What Happens in London They thought their Hollywood adventure was over. Oh, how wrong they were. Fayth's new best friend is Hollywood royalty. Turns out, he's a pretty nice guy. But when his apartment is broken into, they start to worry. Who'd do something like that, and what do they want? Hollie's worst fears, meanwhile, are about to come to life. When her stunt performer boyfriend is in a life-changing accident, she becomes his primary carer. Will she be able to handle the stress of life as a carer alongside the strain of being an entrepreneur? There's only one way to find out... Download your copy today! For fans of Beth O’Leary, Sophie Kinsella, or Marian Keyes, this is a romantic comedy featuring found family and true love. It’s very sweary. Happy reading!

They thought their Hollywood adventure was over. Oh, how wrong they were. Fayth's new best friend is Hollywood royalty. Turns out, he's a pretty nice guy. But when his apartment is broken into, they start to worry. Who'd do something like that, and what do they want? Hollie's worst fears, meanwhile, are about to come to life. When her stunt performer boyfriend is in a life-changing accident, she becomes his primary carer. Will she be able to handle the stress of life as a carer alongside the strain of being an entrepreneur? There's only one way to find out... Download your copy of What Happens in London today! Google keywords: celebrity romance, Hollywood romance, chick lit, women's fiction, friendship, pop culture, romance book, beach read, summer read, billionaire, model, stunt performer, love triangle, movie star, movie star romance, film star, film star romance, holiday romance, vacation romance, British comedy, fashion, female entrepreneurship, Scotland, small-town romance, divorce romance, disability, disability romance, depression, anxiety, anger