(Un)doing Diabetes: Representation, Disability, Culture

(Un)doing Diabetes: Representation, Disability, Culture
Author: Bianca C. Frazer
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2022-01-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030831108

While the 21st century insulin crisis provokes protest and political dialogue, public conception of diabetes remain firmly unchanged. Popular media representations portray diabetes as a condition couched in lifestyle choices. In the groundbreaking volume (Un)doing Diabetes, authors destabilize depictions so powerful, so subtle, and so unquestioned, that readers may find assertions counterintuitive. (Un)doing Diabetes is the first collection of essays to use disability studies to explore representations of diabetes across a wide range of mediums- from Twitter to TV and film, to theater, fiction, fanfiction, fashion and more. This disability studies approach to diabetes locates individual experiences of diabetes within historical and contemporary social conditions. In undoing diabetes, authors deconstruct assumptions the public commonly holds about diabetes, while writers doing diabetes present counter-narratives community members create to represent themselves. This collection will be of interest to scholars, activists, caregivers, and those living with diabetes.

Doug the Pug

Doug the Pug
Author: Leslie Mosier
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-11-19
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781250135308

Pug Davis

Pug Davis
Author: Rebecca Sugar
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2023-01-31
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506737420

In this early comic work of Rebecca Sugar, creator of the Emmy nominated Steven Universe, she shows the development of a budding young artist in an entertaining, thoughtful read with a lot of heart. All of the elements that Rebecca has come to be known for. Pug Davis is a curmudgeonly astronaut in the vein of Buck Rodgers via John Wayne. He also happens to have the head of a Pug. Reluctantly teamed with his sensitive partner, Blouse, he fights aliens in space so we don’t have to fight them here. Presented for the first time in full color.

The Other End of the Leash

The Other End of the Leash
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-02-19
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0307489183

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.

Molly Moon's Hypnotic Time Travel Adventure

Molly Moon's Hypnotic Time Travel Adventure
Author: Georgia Byng
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2010-10-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062034065

Molly Moon meets . . . Molly Moon? In this third book in the wildly popular New York Times bestselling series, mesmerizing orphan Molly Moon and her fabulouspug, Petula, are off to India, where they discover a new twist in the potential power of hypnosis: time travel! With the book available in trade paperback for the first time, readers can experience Molly’s adventure in an edition perfectly suited for time travel.

The Comfort Crisis

The Comfort Crisis
Author: Michael Easter
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0593138775

“If you’ve been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, this is it.”—Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Boundaries “Michael Easter’s genius is that he puts data around the edges of what we intuitively believe. His work has inspired many to change their lives for the better.”—Dr. Peter Attia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlive Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild—from the author of Scarcity Brain, coming in September! In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. Easter’s journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA’s top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who’s found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding thirty-three-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more. Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself.

The Honest Truth

The Honest Truth
Author: Dan Gemeinhart
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1910002143

Mark has been in and out of hospital his whole life - and he's fed up. So when his cancer returns, he decides he's had enough. Running away with his dog Beau, he sets out to climb a mountain - and it's only when he's left everything behind that Mark realises he has everything to live for.

Pugtato Finds a Thing

Pugtato Finds a Thing
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0310767865

What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato and his cute and quirky spuddies in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts. When Pugtato’s simple, quiet life is disrupted after he digs up a strange object in his garden, he enlists his best “spuddies” to help (they are more clever than he is, after all). Tweetroot is certain it’s a new egg for her nest. Tomatoad is quite sure it’s a toy just for him. And Purrsnip simply won’t stop scratching it! Luckily, Pugtato has another very special spuddy to ask … Pugtato Finds a Thing delivers: A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming , read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8 Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more! A beautiful eye-catching cover rich with color Young children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about: Friendship Compassion Acceptance Creativity You’ll also want to follow Pugtato’s adventures in Pugtato Babysits the Snouts, Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.

Lulu is a Rhinoceros

Lulu is a Rhinoceros
Author: Jason Flom
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2025-04-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1778403018

Everyone thinks Lulu is a bulldog. But she knows that can’t be true! Because Lulu is a rhinoceros! Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. “The perfect storyline to talk to kids about so many topics!”—Neuroclastic Lulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have soft, fuzzy fur and a little nub that wiggles when she’s happy—but in her heart, she has thick gray skin and a tail that whips and twirls. And more than anything, Lulu would like her very own rhinoceros horn! “If only I had my horn, they would finally see the REAL me!” As Lulu sets out to find her horn, she meets all sorts of dogs and even pigeons who don’t understand her. To them, Lulu does not look like a rhinoceros! But Lulu doesn’t let others stand in her way. Soon, she meets a small friend that makes a big difference in her life. With help from her new friend, Lulu realizes that the courage to be herself was inside her all along ... The first picture book in a new series, Lulu is Rhinoceros takes readers on an adventure through New York City and into Central Park Zoo to fetch and retrieve the most important possession Lulu owns—her identity! With adorable and vibrant artwork by acclaimed illustrator Sophie Corrigan, Lulu is a Rhinoceros conveys gentle messages for young readers about diversity, tolerance, self-expression, radical acceptance, and interdependence.

The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook

The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook
Author: Emily Lycopolus
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1771511370

Second place winner of an Alcuin Soiciety Awards for Excellence in Book Design Inspiring recipes for the olive oil and vinegar aficionado in a gorgeously photographed book—these are the absolute best ways to elevate the flavour of your fare using fresh flavoured olive oils and white and dark balsamic vinegars. Have you recently become enamoured with fresh and flavoured extra-virgin olive oil, infused olive oil, and flavoured balsamic vinegars, only to take them home and wonder: what exactly do I do with them? These are simple but gratifying recipes that use 50 of the most popular and widely available olive oil and vinegar products to amplify the flavour in all kinds of dishes including appetizers, salads, soups, main dishes, baked goods, and desserts. You’ll also find inspiration to expand your repertoire once you learn the basics of flavour pairing. With sections on ways to experiment with marinades, salad dressings, brines, and even cocktails, you’ll never run out of ways to use your favourite products. Every recipe is guaranteed to take your dish from ordinary to exceptional. The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook provides you with possibilities that are truly endless.