In his introduction, eminent translator Goldblatt describes this ancient, anonymously penned text as "a map of [China's] vast geography." A classic collection of cultural lore and mythical creatures, Fantastic Creatures shines in this beautiful edition boasting more than 180 drawings of Yuqiang, god of the northern sea, Jiaochong, a two-headed god of insects with stingers, and many more beasts, deities, and mysterious places.
In her singular memoir, Marsha Linehan, the creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), shares the story of her institutionalization as a teenager and describes how the harrowing experience inspired her to create an evidence-based psychotherapy to help people in similar circumstances. Linehan chronicles remarkable instances of her dogged determination and spiritual evolution in disarmingly levelheaded prose and links life events to the development of specific DBT practices and principles. I've never read a memoir quite like this one.
Technically, this isn't a new book. It's the new edition (the seventh) of an indispensable foot care handbook published by Wilderness Press. I've been consulting this valuable reference for years, and let me tell you, it just gets better with each new edition. In Fixing Your Feet, veteran runner and orthopedic technician John Vonhof tells readers how to condition their feet, select footwear, prepare for endurance trials, and fix the problems that inevitably result from pounding the pavement and hitting the trails. If you have bunions, Morton's neuromas, plantar fasciitis, or if you just have feet, check it out.
Molly Baz really loves mortadella and kielbasa, which she affectionately calls morty-d and k-bas respectively. She also really loves setting readers up for success. Baz is rooting for you to produce "juicy, tender chicken thighs with shatteringly crisp skin" and other delicacies, and she supports you with extensive advice on equipment and recipe-embedded QR codes that direct you to how-to videos. Cook This Book is especially strong on egg dishes and chicken entrees, and it boasts knockouts such as Minty Lamb Meatballs with Crispy Cabbage & Tahini Sauce, Golden Get-Well Soup, and Marinated Lentils with Spiced Walnuts and Lotsa Basil. Serve it up!