*ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO KULTURE CITY, AN ORGANIZATION AIMED TO RAISE AUTISM AWARENESS AND SUPPORT ACCEPTANCE. This anthology includes 20 stories from 21 of your favorite bestselling authors, ranging from so sweet to velvety hot. Julie Morgan, USA Today Bestselling Author Playing Her Body When shy meets wild, keys will be played. Nicole Garcia, New York Times Bestselling Author Decadent Dreams Opposites don’t always attract. Sometimes they ignite with a burning desire so deep, nothing can extinguish the flame except for the one person you are trying so desperately to stay away from. Claudy Conn, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Runaway Heart Chelsea takes on the London beau monde…but the one beau she falls in love with, belongs to her aunt! What is she to do? Taryn Elliott & Cari Quinn, USA Today Bestselling Authors Painkiller All it takes is one night to fall far too deep. Teri Riggs, USA Today Bestselling Author Sex in the Crazy Zone With four children, two large dogs, and extremely busy lives, is it possible for Ben and Angie to find time for sex in the crazy zone? C.L. Pardington, Amazon Bestselling Author In the Midst of a Hurricane Amid tragedy and disaster, will Remy and Davina find the courage to recapture the love they lost? Lily-Ann Johnson, Amazon Bestselling Blondie's Hero (Heart of Teufel Hundens 1) Bar Owner Mary-Alice Roberts needs a hero. Recently dumped and in need of an experienced bartender. Will Retired Marine SSgt Jake Peterson be the Hero the Blondie needs? Cassandra Carr, Amazon Bestselling Author Two on One Breakaway Will Haley take a chance at happy-ever-after with Ian and Derek on this Valentine's Day or miss her chance forever? Cherime MacFarlane, Award-Winning Author Deidre of the Sorrows She killed his father, must she get rid of Daniel too? A.J. Matthews Come Undone Mac is desperately in love with his best friend Trini—but is afraid his autism will keep her from ever loving him. Can a spur-of-the-moment road trip to find Trini’s dad bring them together—or will it tear them apart forever? Summer Graystone A Different KInd of Pain Could this crazy plan really work though? Would Luka be able give Maisy this one last wish, something more profound, more precious than he ever deserved? Anna Edwards Misguided Control In love, sometimes there is no escape. Kim Loraine Until the Stars Fade One wrong turn can lead you in the right direction. J.M. Maurer Seeking Love She's not ready to open her heart. He holds the key. Tuesday Embers Liberating Mr. Gable Anson Gable wasn't looking to stay, but when he met Etta, he found he didn't want to leave. Jamallah Bergman Are You Lonesome Tonight Like daughter, like mother, life tends to parallel through the years. Dylan Allen Leap She wants to take a leap of faith for love, but will he catch her when she falls? J.A. LaFrance From Sweet to Tart With her self-confidence at an all-time low, will a trip to the club help her build it back up, or will she be left more confused than before? Beth Fred The Other Marlowe Girl Help comes in many forms--even a gorgeous stranger. Mary Rogers Spring Fling Did she truly steal his magic all those years ago? Or was the real theft his heart?

From the moment I met Maddie, I wanted her. I can have any woman I want, but she’s all I can think of. She’s supposed to be my in-house cook, except for the fact that I rarely eat at home. So why do I have a cook at all? That’s Louis DeVille’s fault. I don’t know how he did it, but the owner of DeVille Staffing somehow convinced me to hire a cook, despite the fact that I don’t need or want one. What I do want is Maddie. From the moment I met her, I haven’t been able to think of anything but her. It’s like I’m under a spell and I won’t be normal again until I have her. NOTE: SWEET THINGS is all about instalove and sexy times between a woman and her boss. It couldn’t take place in today’s work environment because it’s pure fantasy, so read it with that in mind. Enjoy! Looking for more stories of instalove and hot times between a woman and her boss? Each Dirty Boss book delivers all that and more, and even better, since none of it could take place in today’s work environment, it’s pure fantasy. After Sweet Things, check out Private Secretary. The third Dirty Boss book, Play Date, is coming soon, and you're going to love this nanny and grumpy boss romance, the perfect distraction from everyday life! Topics: boss romance, boss romance books, instalove possessive alpha romance, instalove romance, possessive hero, possessive hero romance, New York Times bestselling author, USA Today bestselling author, workplace romance, K.M. Scott, chef, baking, Alpha male, New York City, erotic romance, contemporary romance, romance, top books in romance, top books in contemporary romance Perfect for fans of Helen Hardt, Meghan March, Kendall Ryan, Anna Zaires, J. Kenner, CD Reiss, Lauren Blakely, Skye Warren, Aleatha Romig, Lisa Renee Jones, Penelope Sky, E.L. James, Vi Keeland, Stella Gray, Penelope Ward, Meredith Wild, Chelle Bliss, Charlotte Byrd, Laurelin Paige, Jodi Ellen Malpas, Sylvia Day, Maya Banks, Louise Bay, Shayla Black, Natasha Knight, Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde, Amelia Wilde

Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World meets The Boozy Baker meets Vegan Comfort Food in this full-color, hip cookbook. Award-winning author John Schlimm brings together everyone's two favorite hangouts: the kitchen and the bar. A member of one of the oldest brewing families in the United States and author of the largest beer cookbook ever published, Schlimm knows a thing or two about boozing up his food. The Tipsy Vegan showcases plant-based recipes using favorites from the bar circuit—wine, beer, vodka—as key ingredients. From spiked appetizers, soups, and salads to blitzed main dishes, desserts, and, of course, cocktails, these buzz-worthy recipes make sure you have a blast, whether you're preparing for a houseful of guests or a party for one. Recipes include: Carousing Cucumber Rounds with Rummy Hummus, Plastered Portobello Mushroom Satay, Wild Rice Under the Influence, The Hotta Frittata with Chopped Jalapeño Pepper, Slur-Baaaaked Peaches with Cointreau, Bottom's Up VegeBean Stew, Bad-Ass Beer Cake with Bourbon Raisins and Amaretto Frosting, and more.

Drink to health with this vibrant collection of tasty cocktails that promote wellness from the inside out. Inspired by the seasons, each of these twenty-four cocktail recipes includes ways to enjoy the drink “clean” (sans alcohol) or “dirty” (with alcohol), with ingredients aimed at promoting health. From a refreshing and revitalizing rhubarb and coconut sparkler (the optional splash of gin makes this perfect for a summer baby shower), to inflammation-busting turmeric in a spicy, non-alcoholic version of a Moscow Mule, each drink is equal parts eye-catching, healthful, and most of all, delicious. Part One is dedicated to seventy-five recipes for elements of a perfect cocktail—flavored ice, infusions, foams, syrups, and more—making this book an essential source for anyone looking to up their mixology game with new and innovative ingredients and techniques.

This new edition of The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture gives a thorough and analytical review of the diagnosis and treatment options for pain, using acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the clinical experience of the author and supported by that of acupuncturists in Chinese universities, it offers a comprehensive and detailed set of treatments for a wide variety of pain symptoms and conditions, and includes detailed modifications of the treatments, to aid clinical practice. Although pain syndromes are often complicated, involving both psychological and physical difficulties, resulting in sometimes hesitation in deciding a correct treatment, there are still some short-cut ways to achieve a successful result. Therefore, the essential intentions of the authors are very clear: - To demonstrate the practitioners how to differentiate the clinical situations and how to establish the corresponding treatments. - To illustrate how to apply Chinese herbs logically and how to consist an acupuncture prescription reasonably and effectively. Features - Thorough exploration of the aetiologies and pathologies for pain in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Clear discussion of the principles of treatment, acupuncture point selection and combination - Detailed explanation of herbal and acupuncture treatments for common and complex pain conditions - Deals comprehensively with the commonest clinical presenting symptoms - Provides treatment plans and modifications to these plans, offering more options for the practitioner - Includes detailed and useful case histories New to this edition: - New chapter on treatment of pain in children - Separate sections for the gynecologic conditions - Includes Western-named conditions - Red Flags for practitioners to indicate situations which are potentially life-threatening or dangerous - Suggested treatments now include acupuncture as well as herbal treatments - Following on from each treatment a prognosis is now provided - Thorough exploration of the aetiologies and pathologies for pain in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Clear discussion of the principles of treatment, acupuncture point selection and combination - Detailed explanation of herbal and acupuncture treatments for common and complex pain conditions - Deals comprehensively with the commonest clinical presenting symptoms - Provides treatment plans and modifications to these plans, offering more options for the practitioner - Includes detailed and useful case histories - New chapter on treatment of pain in children - Separate sections for the gynecologic conditions - Includes Western-named conditions - Red Flags for practitioners to indicate situations which are potentially life-threatening or dangerous - Suggested treatments now include acupuncture as well as herbal treatments - Following on from each treatment a prognosis is now provided

Charlotte Schleswig, the delightful narrator of Liz Jensen's latest novel, supports herself and the lumpen Fru Schleswig (who may or may not be her mother) as a prostitute in 1890s Copenhagen. While she is no small success at the trade, she leaps at a new job opportunity for herself and Fru Schleswig, as cleaning ladies for the wealthy widow Krak. But mysteries abound at Fru Krak's dark old mansion. The basement appears to be haunted, townspeople claim to have seen the dead Professor Krak walking the streets as a ghost, and there are stories of desperate souls who paid the professor a visit and never emerged. In fact, as Charlotte will discover, there is a simple explanation for all this: the basement is home to a time machine. When their cunning investigations land them in trouble, Charlotte and Fru Schleswig find themselves catapulted through time and space to modern-day London, and there their adventures truly begin. With the minxy, intrepid Charlotte, Liz Jensen introduces a heroine every bit as memorable as Louis Drax. And with My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time, she delivers yet another outlandishly entertaining novel, in which the seemingly insurmountable obstacle of spacetime proves no match for human ingenuity and earthly passion.

Traditionally the study of Chinese herbal formulas has involved memorizing hundreds of classic formulas, and recognizing and summarizing the relevant treatment rules and formula-making strategies in order to create appropriate formulas for treatment. This new book by Yifan Yang, author of Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics (which pioneered the comparative method of single herb study), introduces a new approach to formula study. The reader is shown how to use the basic treatment rules and composition strategies, abstrated from hundreds of formulas, in order to create individual formulas for treating a variety of syndromes. The method is clear and easy to understand, with a systematic approach and an emphasis on essential knowledge. Key features - 19 common syndromes and 60 sub-syndromes are described and discussed in detail, illustrated with clear line drawings - Chinese diagnosis of syndromes are realated to the Western disease names - Treatment principles and plans are given for each syndrome - Principles of herb selection are introduced with recommendations and explanations of specific herbs in relation to each syndrome - 166 classic formulas are given as examples - Treatment strategies in complicated syndromes, treatment sequences, cautionary advice for herbs and combinations with Western drugs, dosage management in a variety of conditions and commonly used pairs of herbs are all discussed - Detailed indexes and contents lists facilitate quick reference and searching within the text. Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies is written by an experienced practitioner and lecturer of Chinese herbal medicine. It is the ideal companion to Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics, by the same author. - Ofers a method of learning formula composition clearly and concisely- Detailed syndrome differentiation and analysis help students to understand the syndromes and give clear orientation in their treatment plan- Includes clear and detailed information on selection of herbs- Abstracts from each chapter allow practitioners to quickly select herbs in the clinical practice- Also covers dosage management, special strategies for treated complicated cases, contraindications of using formulas and treatment orders

Beautiful and practical guide for outdoor cooking with modern, healthy, plant-based recipes Includes 126 vegan recipes with full-color photos Tips on how to adapt or "campify" favorite home recipes Recipes can be easily adapted to include meat and dairy From the bestselling authors of Dirty Gourmet: Food for Your Outdoor Adventures, comes a brand new cookbook! The recipes in Dirty Gourmet Plant Power focus on vegan recipes with a global twist. In the spirit of inclusivity and accessibility, the authors have included snacks and meals that work great for play dates at the local park or picnics on the beach, as well as food-fuel for urban and day hikes and on longer wilderness outings. With details on how to do your own dehydrating--though with no shaming for buying pre-dehydrated goods--and helpful tips about equipment and basics to keep on hand, Dirty Gourmet Plant Power will have you enjoying scrumptious recipes like White Bean and Artichoke Pressed Sandwiches, Tahini Soba Noodles, and Pumpkin Pecan Pie Iron Waffles wherever you head outside! Founded by the authors nearly 15 years ago, Dirty Gourmet sees food as fundamental to outdoor education. Their outdoor cooking blog, based on their own adventures and recipes, informs their experiential catered campouts, outdoor food-product testing, and outdoor cooking workshops. Aimee, Emily, and Mai-Yan aim to encourage both new and experienced outdoor enthusiasts to make food an inspirational part of any outing--nourishing, comforting, and delicious, no matter your nutritional needs, skill level, or destination.

RECIPES TO IMPROVE YOUR SKIN, SLEEP, MOOD, ENERGY, FOCUS, DIGESTION, AND SEX From the trusted, influential, and famously trend-setting website comes the first ever Well+Good cookbook. Founders Alexia Brue and Melisse Gelula have curated a collection of 100 easy and delicious recipes from the luminaries across their community to help you eat for wellness. These dishes don’t require a million ingredients or crazy long prep times. They are what the buzziest and busiest people in every facet of the wellness world—fitness, beauty, spirituality, women’s health, and more—cook for themselves. Enjoy Venus Williams’ Jalapeno Vegan Burrito, Kelly LeVeque’s Chia + Flax Chicken Tenders, Drew Ramsey’s Kale Salad with Chickpea Croutons, and Gabrielle Bernstein’s Tahini Fudge, among many other recipes for every meal and snack time. Whether you want to totally transform your eating habits, clear up your skin, add more nutrient-rich dishes to your repertoire, or sleep more soundly, you’ll find what you need in this book. Along with go-deep guides on specific wellness topics contributed by experts, this gorgeous cookbook delivers a little more wellness in every bite.

Since when did every cookie on the plate have to be just like the next? Or each layer of cake exactly the same height? Each piecrust an impeccable work of art and encircled by stunningly perfect pastry leaves? To the uninitiated, all that fastidious, spotless baking is intimidating, not to mention exhausting. The Messy Baker celebrates baking as it happens in the real world--sweet, messy, fun, not always gorgeous, but a way to show love. Which doesn't make it any less delicious; to the contrary, Charmian Christie's flavor combinations rise far above the ordinary. Why have a raspberry galette when you can enjoy a raspberry-rhubarb galette with drippy, unctuous walnut frangipane? Or how about a Brie and walnut whiskey tart? It's all yours without the rigid perfectionism or complicated instructions of other gourmet cookbooks. Christie's warm, irreverent voice brings the fun back into baking at a time when home cooks--pulled from pillar to post by jobs and errands--need to have fun. The Messy Baker is a full-service book that not only guides the reader through simple, delicious recipes but is also there to help out when things go wrong. For anyone who gave in frustration when that cake collapsed or the frosting smeared, Christie's practical advice is here to rescue even the worst disaster and inspire the baker to try the next recipe.