"Every flu season, sneezing, coughing, and graphic throat-clearing become the day-to-day background noise in the workplace. And coworkers tend to move as far--and as quickly--away from the source of these bodily eruptions as possible. Instinctively, humans recoil from objects that they view as dirty and even struggle to overcome feelings of discomfort once the offending item has been cleaned. These reactions are universal, and although there are cultural and individual variations, by and large we are all disgusted by the same things. In Don't Look, Don't Touch, Don't Eat, Valerie Curtis builds a strong case for disgust as a 'shadow emotion'--less familiar than love or sadness, it nevertheless affects our everyday lives. In disgust, biological and sociocultural factors meet in dynamic ways to shape human and animal behavior. Curtis traces the evolutionary role of disgust in disease prevention and hygiene, but also shows that it is much more than a biological mechanism. Human social norms, from good manners to moral behavior, are deeply rooted in our sense of disgust. The disgust reaction informs both our political opinions and our darkest tendencies, such as misogyny and racism. Through a deeper understanding of disgust, Curtis argues, we can take this ubiquitous human emotion and direct it toward useful ends, from combating prejudice to reducing disease in the poorest parts of the world by raising standards of hygiene. Don't Look, Don't Touch, Don't Eat reveals disgust to be a vital part of what it means to be human and explores how this deep-seated response can be harnessed to improve the world."--Jacket.

Nicholas Ford, a successful club owner in his mid-thirties, decided a while back to deny his Daddy nature in order to follow his family's advice and settle down. The day before he is to attend his girlfriend's sister's wedding, he makes an appearance at his BDSM club and runs into Kayla, a bubbly Little Girl who captures his undivided attention. Look but don't touch, Nicholas tells himself. What he doesn't know is that Kayla's in town to go to her cousin's wedding...

Revenge is a dangerous game… especially when I don’t know the rules. All I want is for my lying ex to pay for hurting me, but the bargain I make with his sworn enemy has a high price. The enemy? His father, billionaire mafia boss, Armani Virtue. The price? Become Armani’s bride and give him a child. Now I’m caught up in a twisted game of lies and a hidden underworld of wealth and murder. And while I may have escaped my ex, I’ve had my body and soul captured completely by his father, the most demanding and intriguing man I’ve ever met. Only my ex isn't about to let his father steal me away without a fight, and I'm not sure I'll survive their tug-of-war over me…

Three stories about Stanley and his little sister, Rhoda.

There was one rule. Don't fall in love with Grant Wood. And I broke it. God knows I didn't mean to! I only meant to push his buttons-to drive him as crazy as he drove me. He was the stone-faced CEO of my father's company and I was the spoiled daughter of his mentor. Those had been our roles for years. So what if we couldn't stand each other? When my father gave me an ultimatum, I was forced to swallow my pride and report to Grant himself. Intern extraordinaire at your service, sir. He clearly expected me to fail. Dressed in a clean-cut suit, sitting behind his desk, he took one look at me and dismissed me out of hand. Me. Ada Hathaway, a graduate of Yale and valedictorian of her class. Sure, he might be a self-made millionaire, but so what?The only good part is that he always seemed just as unnerved by me, and I loved it when his cold facade faltered. Arguing with Grant quickly became the best part of my day. But it was never meant to become anything more. He was as off-limits to me as I was to him. But our game went too far. What do we do now?

Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn’t “look” autistic. But, as he’s quick to point out in this memoir, autism “looks” different for just about everyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Diagnosed with ASD at age five, McCreary got hit with the performance bug not much later. During a difficult time in junior high, he started journaling, eventually turning his pain e into something empowering—and funny. He scored his first stand-up gig at age 14, and hasn't looked back. This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it’s like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum. Candid scenes from McCreary's life are broken up with funny visuals and factual asides. Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic is an invaluable and compelling read for young readers with ASD looking for voices to relate to, as well as for readers hoping to broaden their understanding of ASD.

Fifty Shades meets Pretty Woman in Tess Oliver's newest novel, Look Don't Touch. Laser focus. Ignore the pain. Win at all costs. My father's warped mantra and harsh rules conditioned me to have the discipline that got me to where I am today. But I've lost that control. I need to get my head back in the game or risk losing everything. Raised by a father who was as brilliant as he was insane, I learned from an early age that strength came from willpower and self-denial. My life was about control and without control I had nothing. Then I saw her. I'd made the deal with Shay to prove that nothing could break me . . . but I was wrong. A sinfully sexy standalone novel.

An entertaining picture book that teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair. It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens . . . until, finally, Aria has had enough! Author-illustrator Sharee Miller takes the tradition of appreciation of black hair to a new, fresh, level as she doesn't seek to convince or remind young readers that their curls are beautiful -- she simply acknowledges black beauty while telling a fun, imaginative story.

Raw, gritty, and witty. This unexpected tale of the good girl with trap habits that shoots for her dream as "The Plugs Lawyer!" Kinda hood, more classy, Tia Jones. Midwest raised, southern paid, the lawyer that talks the talk & walks to walk, as we see what made her become the "legal genius of the nation." The Plugs Lawyer is made for that girl looking to escape her past for a better life. Ride the wave of life with Tia in the first installation of three as she builds the Jones Law empire. Betrayal, desperation, desire, & persistence, this story is the voice for the smart, hood girl looking to find where she belongs... which is at the top.