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A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Library Journal, Electric Literature, The New York Public Library, PopMatters A Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Story Prize National Book Award finalist Sarah Shun-lien Bynum’s highly anticipated return weaves together like and unlike, mythic and modern In nine stories that range from the real to the unreal, strange to familiar, funny to frightening, Sarah Shun-lien Bynum reminds us why her wildly original debut, Madeleine Is Sleeping, and her masterful Ms. Hempel Chronicles have become contemporary classics--celebrated and beloved. In a nimble dance of lightness and gravity, Likes explores the full range and contradictions of our contemporary moment. Through unexpected visitors, Waldorf school fairs, aging indie-film stars, the struggle to gain a foothold in the capitalist shell-game of work, the Instagram posts of a twelve-year-old—these stories of friendship and parenthood, celebrity and obsession, race and class and the passage of time, form an engrossing collection that is both otherworldly and suffused with the deceitful humdrum of everyday life. For readers of Joy Williams, George Saunders, Lauren Groff, and Deborah Eisenberg, Likes helps us see into our unacknowledged desires and, in quick, artful, nearly invisible cuts, exposes the roots of our abiding terrors and delights.

"12 Sure Signs He Likes You" is a book that discusses the types of behavior that you can look for in a guy to determine if he is interested in you. This book is for women who are interested in someone, but they are unsure of his feelings towards them.What makes this book different from other books is that the author describes signs that you can look for based upon the relatonship stage that you are in. This guy could be someone that you just met or he could be someone that you have known for years or a guy that you have just started a relationship with. No matter what relationship stage you are in, this book addresses the signs to look for.

A history of women in Egyptian society as seen through the lens of prescriptive biographies of famous women, published in popular magazines and directed to a female audience.

Indian social media influencers are not just content creators; they are cultural ambassadors, community leaders, and social change advocates. Their unique understanding of their audience, combined with their adaptability, creativity, and commitment to social impact, makes them a valuable asset for brands and marketers seeking to connect with the ever-evolving Indian digital landscape. As India's social media sphere continues to flourish, these influencers are poised to play an even more significant role in shaping the future of online communication and cultural expression. The USP of Indian social media influencers lies in their ability to celebrate and showcase the rich tapestry of Indian culture, while also leveraging their platforms to drive meaningful impact and inspire positive change

With so much of our lives lived online, we’ve never been more connected—or disconnected from what’s most important to us. It’s time to let go of our curated online worlds and get beyond our need for likes. For all that we think we’re getting out of social media, we’re also getting duped. The perfection echo chamber oftentimes makes us feel like we’re getting left behind. The truth is, life is messy, but curated online fabulousness makes it hard to let our true selves show, and it impedes our ability to have real, meaningful connections. Depression, anxiety, and suicide are also on the rise, and the virtual world is partially to blame, affecting our self-worth, our friendships, and the way we choose to navigate our real lives. As the founder and CEO of Squad, an app company built on connectedness, Isa Watson knows firsthand why we need to learn how to be more genuine. The digital world is her lifeblood, but it’s also been an Achilles’ heel: She struggled privately with some of the biggest challenges life can throw at you, while online she seemed to be living her best life—earning high-profile accolades, taking fabulous trips, and partying with the likes of many big name celebrities. It took a personal crisis to make her realize that she needed to change. In Life Beyond Likes, she gets real, sharing practical guidance on: Getting over the addiction to likes, and letting your true self shine Recognizing your own damaging habits and developing healthy ones Determining when a friendship has run its course Getting comfortable with discomfort in order to make real connections Drawing from a wealth of experiences including being the youngest published chemist in the world, working as executive in the upper echelons at JPMorgan Chase, and founding her own company, Isa helps readers better understand what constitutes success, identify what’s really important, and achieve a balance between the curated online world and the enriching, emotionally nourishing world right in front of us.

A tween social media queen is forced to give up her phone and learn that there’s more to life than likes in this M!X novel from the author of The Hot List. Karma Cooper is a seventh grader with thousands of followers on SnappyPic. Before Karma became a social media celebrity, she wasn’t part of the in-crowd at Merton Middle School. But thanks to one serendipitous photo, Karma has become a very popular poster on SnappyPic. Besides keeping up with all of her followers, like most kids at MMS, her smartphone—a bejeweled pink number Karma nicknamed Floyd—is like a body part she could never live without. But after breaking some basic phone rules, Karma’s cruel, cruel parents take Floyd away, and for Karma, her world comes to a screeching halt. Can Karma—who can text, post photos, play soccer, and chew gum all at the same time—learn to go cold turkey and live her life fully unplugged?

Blake Shelton's No. 1 country hit from the Grammy®-nominated album Based on a True Story... is the touching confession of a man who loves to do the little things that keep romance alive. This edition features a piano accompaniment based on the original recording, complete lyrics, and chord fingering grids for guitar.

Have you ever felt alienated from, angry at, intimidated by, or otherwise disconnected from God? You are not alone. Countless people go through life feeling, among other things, that God doesn’t like them, but this book shares life-changing news: God really, really likes you, just the way you are – barefaced, unfiltered, unpolished, on your worst hair day ever. In this book, the author shares her own struggles with misunderstanding God, beginning as a child. “I was a child who didn’t ask many questions. From bits and pieces of fundamental sermons and overheard conversations, my image of God was anything but loving. I pictured God as the enforcer, the disapprover, a bad Santa, ready to catch me doing something ‘bad.’” She kept a respectful distance from God for years. Learn what motivated her to finally accept God’s offer of grace, how simple it was to do and how fulfilling life is now that she knows God not only loves her, but likes her as well, and how God reveals Himself in the simplicity of everyday life. So, no matter how raggedly, how despicable you are feeling, God likes you and loves you. He created you in His own image. You are not some randomly occurring experiment or some fatally flawed lump of humanity. You are not a victim of your circumstances, or of another’s bad decisions, or someone else’s selfish dreams. You are God’s creation, made for a divine purpose to walk through this life on a journey that goes beyond your wildest dreams. And the best part of all — God’s got your back every step of the way.