Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in 14 different foster homes. In this unforgettable memoir, she recounts her years growing up in the foster care system, revealing painful memories but also her determination to discover the power of her own voice.

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A delightful blend of humor, mystery, and fantasy! San Francisco private detective Nick Monday doesn't know whether his ability to swipe other people's fortunes with a simple handshake is a blessing or a curse...until Tuesday Knight approaches him with an irresistible offer.

More than 100,000 copies later, this breakthrough program is more effective than ever--substantially revised and updated to include the author's latest clinical research. Based on more than twenty years of proven clinical results, The Diet Cure's revolutionary approach curbs food...

Homemade desserts just got quicker, easier, and smarter! You'll find the quickest lemon tart, a lattice-free linzer, one-bowl French chocolate torte, gooey pies with no-fault press-in crusts--even souffles for beginners! As always, Alice's recipes are foolproof and well tested, and her tips for...

How has the Napa Valley changed over the past 200 years? What did now-familiar places look like during prior centuries? What can the past teach us about designing future landscapes? The Napa Valley Historical Ecology Atlas explores these questions by taking readers on a dazzling visual tour of...

Ever wondered why you love some foods and despise others? Want to figure out what’s missing from the near-perfect dish you just cooked? Ever wonder why bacon and chocolate taste so good? Barb Stuckey, a professional food developer, explains how everyone can get more enjoyment from food.

Meet the author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series! The twins of prophecy have been split. Nicholas Flamel is near death. John Dee has the swords of power. And Danu Talis has yet to fall. The future of the human race lies in the balance--how will the legend end?

What the Aminals Taught Me reminds us that our best life teachers are sometimes covered in fur. Marohn, who runs an animal sanctuary here in Sebastopol, reveals what animals have to teach us about love, compassion, trust, and many of the qualities we so often try to cultivate in...

Everything changes. For Buddhist priest and meditation teacher Lewis Richmond, this fundamental Buddhist tenet is the basis for a new inner road map that emerges in the later years, charting an understanding that can bring new possibilities, fresh beginnings, and a wealth of appreciation and...

This is the first book to fully capture the dark magic of San Francisco in the breathtaking period between 1967 and 1982, when the city radically changed itself--and then revolutionized the world. As a new generation of activists and dreamers seeks its own path to a more enlightened future,...