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Workhorse

A Novel

by Caroline Palmer ...

**"Fierce, funny and unflinching."—**Coco Mellors, New York Times bestselling author of Blue SistersA richly drawn, unsettling, and wickedly funny story of envy and ambition set against the glamor and privilege of media and high society in New York City at its height.At the turn of the millennium**,** Editorial Assistant Clodagh “Clo” Harmon wants nothing more than to rise through the ranks at the ... Read more

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**"Fierce, funny and unflinching."—**Coco Mellors, New York Times bestselling author of Blue SistersA richly drawn, unsettling, and wickedly funny story of envy and ambition set against the glamor and privilege of media and high society in New York City at its height.At the turn of the millennium**,** Editorial Assistant Clodagh “Clo” Harmon wants nothing more than to rise through the ranks at the
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Camp Prodigy

by Caroline Palmer ...

Illustrated by Caroline Palmer ...

Perfect for fans of Victoria Jamieson and Raina Telgemeier, this heartwarming middle grade graphic novel follows two nonbinary kids who navigate anxiety and identity while having fun and forming friendships at their summer orchestra camp.After attending an incredible concert, Tate Seong is inspired to become a professional violist. There’s just one problem: they’re the worst musician at their ... Read more

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Perfect for fans of Victoria Jamieson and Raina Telgemeier, this heartwarming middle grade graphic novel follows two nonbinary kids who navigate anxiety and identity while having fun and forming friendships at their summer orchestra camp.After attending an incredible concert, Tate Seong is inspired to become a professional violist. There’s just one problem: they’re the worst musician at their
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Workhorse

A Novel

by Caroline Palmer ...

Narrated by Helen Laser ...

Unabridged

18 hours 34 min

"Narrated with wry undertones by Helen Laser... [who] takes Clo’s wry and self-injurious attitude and makes her relatable instead of unlikeable. [Laser] can fluidly vacillate from the “showhorse” privileged voice of Davis to the “workhorses” like Clo who endure dysmorphia and private insecurities." — Booklist**"Fierce, funny and unflinching."—**Coco Mellors, New York Times bestselling author of ... Read more

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"Narrated with wry undertones by Helen Laser... [who] takes Clo’s wry and self-injurious attitude and makes her relatable instead of unlikeable. [Laser] can fluidly vacillate from the “showhorse” privileged voice of Davis to the “workhorses” like Clo who endure dysmorphia and private insecurities." — Booklist**"Fierce, funny and unflinching."—**Coco Mellors, New York Times bestselling author of
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Physiological Influences of Music in Perception and Action

by Shannon E. Wright, Valentin Bégel, Caroline Palmer ...

Series series Elements in Perception
This Element reviews literature on the physiological influences of music during perception and action. It outlines how acoustic features of music influence physiological responses during passive listening, with an emphasis on comparisons of analytical approaches. It then considers specific behavioural contexts in which physiological responses to music impact perception and performance. First, it ... Read more

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This Element reviews literature on the physiological influences of music during perception and action. It outlines how acoustic features of music influence physiological responses during passive listening, with an emphasis on comparisons of analytical approaches. It then considers specific behavioural contexts in which physiological responses to music impact perception and performance. First, it
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Arabic as One Language

Integrating Dialect in the Arabic Language Curriculum

by Mahmoud Al-Batal, Munther A. Younes, R. Kirk Belnap, Jonathan Featherstone, Elizabeth Huntley, Manuela E.B. Giolfo, Federico Salvaggio, Emma Trentman, Mike Turner, Sonia Shiri0, Charles Joukhadar1, Lama Nassif2, Thomas Leddy-Cecere3, Gregory R. Ebner4, Jeff R. Watson5, Martin Isleem6, Christian Glakas7, Mai Zaki8, Jeremy Palmer9, Caroline Najour0 ...

For decades, students learning the Arabic language have begun with Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and then transitioned to learning spoken Arabic. While the MSA-first approach neither reflects the sociolinguistic reality of the language nor gives students the communicative skills required to fully function in Arabic, the field continues to debate the widespread adoption of this approach. Little ... Read more

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For decades, students learning the Arabic language have begun with Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and then transitioned to learning spoken Arabic. While the MSA-first approach neither reflects the sociolinguistic reality of the language nor gives students the communicative skills required to fully function in Arabic, the field continues to debate the widespread adoption of this approach. Little
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Olfaction in Animal Behaviour and Welfare

by Dr Luisa Amo, Dr Raimund Apfelbach, Dr J. Elizabeth Bolhuis, Dr Vincent Bombail, Dr Roisin Campbell-Palmer, Dr Caroline Clouard, Dr Laurent Dormont, Dr Markus Fendt, Dr Peter Hepper, Dr Tadeusz Jezierski, Dr Olivia Le Moëne0, Dr Frédéric Levy1, Dr Nicolas Meunier2, Dr Raymond Nowak3, Dr Marije Oostindjer4, Dr Olivier Rampin5, Dr Frank Rosell6, Dr Roland Salesse7, Dr Burton Slotnick8, Dr Deborah Wells9, Dr Tristram D. Wyatt0, Birte L Nielsen2 ...

Evidence-based, yet entirely practical, this important new text builds upon the basics of neuroscience to describe the links between olfaction and animal behaviour, and the effects of odours in animal welfare. Animals use smells in a multitude of ways: to orientate themselves, to create social bonds, to recognise food, to initiate reproduction, and to avoid predators and imminent threats such as ... Read more

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Evidence-based, yet entirely practical, this important new text builds upon the basics of neuroscience to describe the links between olfaction and animal behaviour, and the effects of odours in animal welfare. Animals use smells in a multitude of ways: to orientate themselves, to create social bonds, to recognise food, to initiate reproduction, and to avoid predators and imminent threats such as
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Clutch

A Novel

by Emily Nemens ...

Narrated by Maggi-Meg Reed ...

Unabridged

14 hours 35 min

Emily Nemens’s Clutch follows a group of five friends as they navigate the biggest challenges of their lives, asking: When you’re hanging on by your fingernails, how can you extend a hand to the ones you love?As undergrads, Gregg, Reba, Hillary, Bella, and Carson formed the kind of rare bond that college brochures promise—friendship that lasts a lifetime. Two decades later, the women are spread ... Read more

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Emily Nemens’s Clutch follows a group of five friends as they navigate the biggest challenges of their lives, asking: When you’re hanging on by your fingernails, how can you extend a hand to the ones you love?As undergrads, Gregg, Reba, Hillary, Bella, and Carson formed the kind of rare bond that college brochures promise—friendship that lasts a lifetime. Two decades later, the women are spread
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Clutch

A Novel

by Emily Nemens ...

**“White Lotus with more sincerity and heart.” —Los Angeles Times“This story casts a smart, sociological eye on ambitious American women’s experiences while also being a compulsive page-turner.” —The AtlanticA close-knit group of women navigate mid-life’s biggest challenges—marriage, career, addiction—in this “sharp, funny, utterly engrossing” novel (Lynn Steger Strong)**Named a Best Book by The ... Read more

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**“White Lotus with more sincerity and heart.” —Los Angeles Times“This story casts a smart, sociological eye on ambitious American women’s experiences while also being a compulsive page-turner.” —The AtlanticA close-knit group of women navigate mid-life’s biggest challenges—marriage, career, addiction—in this “sharp, funny, utterly engrossing” novel (Lynn Steger Strong)**Named a Best Book by The
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What Happened to the McCrays?

A Novel

by Tracey Lange ...

Narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker, William DeMeritt ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

"Stephanie Németh-Parker and William DeMeritt work together beautifully to narrate this exquisitely crafted and stirring family story."—AudioFile“Lange’s latest novel is deftly narrated by Németh-Parker and DeMerritt, who bring the grieving Casey and Kyle to life with tenderness and sensitivity.” —Library JournalFrom New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the ... Read more

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"Stephanie Németh-Parker and William DeMeritt work together beautifully to narrate this exquisitely crafted and stirring family story."—AudioFile“Lange’s latest novel is deftly narrated by Németh-Parker and DeMerritt, who bring the grieving Casey and Kyle to life with tenderness and sensitivity.” —Library JournalFrom New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange, a poignant story about the
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Like Family

A Novel

by Erin O. White ...

Narrated by Rebecca Lowman ...

Unabridged

11 hours 33 min

After a near-stranger dies in their small town, a tightknit group of friends can no longer ignore their long-dormant desires and unfulfilled dreams—“a moving story of betrayal, grief and forgiveness” (People).“A loving sprawl of busy lives, the happy and sometimes messy web of friends and children and chosen family.”—The Boston GlobeIt was too much to ask. But sometimes too much is what we ask of ... Read more

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After a near-stranger dies in their small town, a tightknit group of friends can no longer ignore their long-dormant desires and unfulfilled dreams—“a moving story of betrayal, grief and forgiveness” (People).“A loving sprawl of busy lives, the happy and sometimes messy web of friends and children and chosen family.”—The Boston GlobeIt was too much to ask. But sometimes too much is what we ask of
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Next of Kin

A Memoir

by Gabrielle Hamilton ...

Narrated by Gabrielle Hamilton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 24 min

In her long-awaited new memoir, the author of the New York Times bestseller and James Beard Award winner Blood, Bones & Butter tells the “raw and darkly humorous” (People) story of her family's unexpected dissolution.“Hamilton’s voice is as singular and rollicking as ever in Next of Kin, but it feels rare and special to have it applied to the kind of complicated family history that so many of us ... Read more

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In her long-awaited new memoir, the author of the New York Times bestseller and James Beard Award winner Blood, Bones & Butter tells the “raw and darkly humorous” (People) story of her family's unexpected dissolution.“Hamilton’s voice is as singular and rollicking as ever in Next of Kin, but it feels rare and special to have it applied to the kind of complicated family history that so many of us
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Her One Regret

by Donna Freitas ...

Narrated by Victoria Villarreal ...

Series series Ocean State
Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

From the author of the book club favorite The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano comes a riveting feminist thriller that tackles an unspeakable taboo: regretting motherhood.When successful Rhode Island real estate agent Lucy Mendoza vanishes, leaving her baby behind in a grocery store parking lot, the news quickly makes national headlines. Lucy’s best friend, Michelle, is devastated, and terrified that ... Read more

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From the author of the book club favorite The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano comes a riveting feminist thriller that tackles an unspeakable taboo: regretting motherhood.When successful Rhode Island real estate agent Lucy Mendoza vanishes, leaving her baby behind in a grocery store parking lot, the news quickly makes national headlines. Lucy’s best friend, Michelle, is devastated, and terrified that
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