Break It Up


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From journalist and historian Richard Kreitner, a "powerful revisionist account"of the most persistent idea in American history: these supposedly United States should be broken up (Eric Foner). The novel and fiery thesis of Break It Up is simple: The United States has never lived up to its name--and never will. The disunionist impulse may have found its greatest expression in the Civil War, but as Break It Up shows, the seduction of secession wasn't limited to the South or the nineteenth century. It was there at our founding and has never gone away. With a scholar's command and a journalist's curiosity, Richard Kreitner takes readers on a revolutionary journey through American history, revealing the power and persistence of disunion movements in every era and region. Each New England town after Plymouth was a secession from another; the thirteen colonies viewed their Union as a means to the end of securing independence, not an end in itself; George Washington feared separatism west of the Alleghenies; Aaron Burr schemed to set up a new empire; John Quincy Adams brought a Massachusetts town's petition for dissolving the United States to the floor of Congress; and abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison denounced the Constitution as a pro-slavery pact with the devil. From the "cold civil war" that pits partisans against one another to the modern secession movements in California and Texas, the divisions that threaten to tear America apart today have centuries-old roots in the earliest days of our Republic. Richly researched and persuasively argued, Break It Up will help readers make fresh sense of our fractured age.




The Break-Up Book Club


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Named one of 2021’s Best Beach Reads by Bustle ∙ Country Living ∙ Cosmopolitan ∙ Augusta Chronicle ∙ E! Online ∙ PureWow ∙ SheReads ∙ and more! Breakups, like book clubs, come in many shapes and sizes and can take us on unexpected journeys as four women discover in this funny and heartwarming exploration of friendship from the USA Today bestselling author of Ten Beach Road and My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding. On paper, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara have little in common – they’re very different people leading very different lives. And yet at book club meetings in an historic carriage house turned bookstore, they bond over a shared love of reading (and more than a little wine) as well as the growing realization that their lives are not turning out like they expected. Former tennis star Jazmine is a top sports agent balancing a career and single motherhood. Judith is an empty nester questioning her marriage and the supporting role she chose. Erin’s high school sweetheart and fiancé develops a bad case of cold feet, and Sara’s husband takes a job out of town saddling Sara with a difficult mother-in-law who believes her son could have done better – not exactly the roommate most women dream of. With the help of books, laughter, and the joy of ever evolving friendships, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara find the courage to navigate new and surprising chapters of their lives as they seek their own versions of happily-ever-after.




If We Ever Break Up, This Is My Book


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Through bittersweet, simple illustrations and playfully poignant messages, anartist maps out the road to recovery after a breakup.




Break 'Em Up


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"[We need] a grassroots, bottom-up movement that understands the challenge in front of us, and then organizes against monopoly power in communities across this country. This book is a blueprint for that organizing. In these pages, you will learn how monopolies and oligopolies have taken over almost every aspect of American life, and you will also learn about what can be done to stop that trend before it is too late." —From the foreword by Bernie Sanders. A passionate attack on the monopolies that are throttling American democracy. Every facet of American life is being overtaken by big platform monopolists like Facebook, Google, and Bayer (which has merged with the former agricultural giant Monsanto), resulting in a greater concentration of wealth and power than we've seen since the Gilded Age. They are evolving into political entities that often have more influence than the actual government, bending state and federal legislatures to their will and even creating arbitration courts that circumvent the US justice system. How can we recover our freedom from these giants? Anti-corruption scholar and activist Zephyr Teachout has the answer: Break 'Em Up. This book is a clarion call for liberals and leftists looking to find a common cause. Teachout makes a compelling case that monopolies are the root cause of many of the issues that today's progressives care about; they drive economic inequality, harm the planet, limit the political power of average citizens, and historically-disenfranchised groups bear the brunt of their shameful and irresponsible business practices. In order to build a better future, we must eradicate monopolies from the private sector and create new safeguards that prevent new ones from seizing power. Through her expert analysis of monopolies in several sectors and their impact on courts, journalism, inequality, and politics, Teachout offers a concrete path toward thwarting these enemies of working Americans and reclaiming our democracy before it’s too late.




How to Break Up With Anyone


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"In "How to Break Up With Anyone," relationship expert Jamye Waxman has written a much-needed guide to every step of a non-romantic breakup"--




Every Young Adult's Break-Up Survival Guide


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Your friends tell you that time heals all wounds, but you wonder what happens if it does not. This guide helps mend your heart and put your life back on track. You will learn the fundamentals of relationships and why yours did not work out. You will get to know what to expect from heartbreak — betrayal, competition, self-attack, and denial — and how to best handle it. With this helpful prescription to heal your heart, you can bring the light back into your life, learn the rules about your ex and moving on gracefully so you can mend the pieces of your broken heart and move on to a brighter and better you.




The Break Up


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Experience the raw emotions and tumultuous journey of love and loss with "The Break Up" by Vijayendra Haryal, a poignant and heart-wrenching exploration of relationships, resilience, and self-discovery. Join the author as he delves into the complexities of human connection and the painful realities of separation, offering readers a glimpse into the bittersweet intricacies of the human heart. Follow the captivating story of two individuals whose lives intersect in unexpected ways, only to be torn apart by the cruel hand of fate. As they navigate the highs and lows of their tumultuous relationship, readers are drawn into a rollercoaster of emotions, from the euphoria of newfound love to the crushing despair of heartbreak. Themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning permeate the narrative, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of love and longing. Through vivid characterizations and evocative storytelling, Vijayendra Haryal captures the essence of human relationships, portraying the joys and sorrows of love with sensitivity and depth. With its blend of emotional depth and compelling storytelling, "The Break Up" is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved and lost. Haryal's intimate exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships offers readers a chance to connect with their own experiences of love and heartbreak, finding solace in the shared humanity of the characters. Since its publication, "The Break Up" has resonated with readers around the world, earning praise for its honest portrayal of the pain and beauty of love. Vijayendra Haryal's ability to capture the complexities of human emotions has solidified his reputation as a master storyteller. Prepare to be moved by the poignant tale of "The Break Up" by Vijayendra Haryal. Whether you're navigating the complexities of love in your own life or simply seeking a compelling read, this book offers a heartfelt exploration of the human heart and the enduring power of love. Don't miss your chance to experience the emotional journey of "The Break Up"—pick up your copy today and embark on a poignant exploration of love, loss, and redemption.




The Dirt on Breaking Up


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Teens learn how to handle breaking up so it doesn't destroy their emotions or their self-images.




Women, Let’s Break Up With Birth Control!


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BOOK 3 IN THE IGNITE YOUR INNER GODDESS SERIES A guide to breaking up with your hormonal birth control from mindset to nutrition. *** “Umm, excuse me? Break up with birth control? Is she crazy?” Yeah, I might be a little crazy. But aren’t we all? *Looks around while everyone dutifully avoids eye contact with me* Okay, just play along for a hot minute here for funsies. Have you ever taken hormonal birth control? PS: When I say hormonal birth control, I mean the pill, ring, patch, shot, IUD, etc. Why did you start taking it? When did you start taking it? How long have you been taking it? Yes, these questions all matter! They are also where we begin the next phase in our Ignite Your Inner Goddess journey. Women, Let’s Break Up With Birth Control! is—yup, you guessed it—all about breaking up with hormonal birth control. I know, you totally didn’t see that coming, right? ;) Real talk here. This is not an icky sermon or dry dissertation where I try to convince you to ditch the pill. Not. By. Far. And, PS, I’d never do that. Breaking up hormonal birth control is a very personal choice and wholeheartedly your decision! This part of our Ignite Your Inner Goddess journey is where I share all of the knowledge I wish I had known at the time when I’d decided to ditch the pill. We talk all things from science-based nutrition to the woo-woo (of course!) and dive into what you can do to support your beautiful mind, body, and spirit before, during, and after the epic break up! Well, kicking birth control to the curb was an epic break for me at least… and yes, I totally spill all the deets as to why. ;) Alright. So, the question now is: Are you ready to continue on your Ignite Your Inner Goddess journey? ***ENTIRE SERIES NOW AVAILABLE*** Women, Let’s Get Woo! (Ignite Your Inner Goddess Book 1) A guide to ignite your intuition with meditation, awareness, and ancient techniques. Women, Let’s Talk Periods! (Ignite Your Inner Goddess Book 2) A guide all about menstrual cycles—from color and clots to charting like a pro. Women, Let’s Break Up With Birth Control! (Ignite Your Inner Goddess Book 3) A guide to breaking up with your hormonal birth control from mindset to nutrition. Women, Let’s Steam Our V! (Ignite Your Inner Goddess Book 4) A guide to the basics of vaginal (yoni) steaming, how to do it, and some tips and tricks. ***PRAISE FOR IYIG*** “Marina Schroeder is part of a new generation of healers who are at the forefront of helping empower women to tune into the wisdom of their bodies, and access a level of healing that they never thought was possible. This is a must-read book for women everywhere!” “The book you hold in your hands is the result of these years of intense training, study, and personal experience. You’ll find in these pages profound wisdom to enrich your appreciation of being a woman, exercises that allow you to deepen the experience of yourself as the goddess that you are, and straightforward and direct information to enhance and accept your innate beauty and sexuality.” “This offering stands out from the crowd in that it is written in a light tone, easy to understand, and brings the topics of periods, and the amazing things that they unlock to a level that someone not versed in anatomy and physiology can understand.” “Marina brings a nurturing, patient, and authentic energy to everything she creates. There is nobody I know who is more passionate about helping heal the divine feminine and guiding others who feel empowered to heal it within themselves.”




Break.up


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A novel in essays that locates a “romance” within the mesh of electronic communication. So I didn't call you: instead I posted a new avatar of myself without my habitual dark glasses. I have learned: an image, any image, is a blind. All avatars give different information, illusions of contact called Telepresence, none of them the real thing. You texted me, 3 am, from some station … As though it made any difference. But it did. —from Break.up In this “novel in essays,” Joanna Walsh simultaneously flees and pursues an ambiguous partner in an affair conducted mostly online. Traversing Europe, she awaits emails and texts and PMs, awash in her dreams, offering succinct meditations on connection and communication. If Marguerite Duras situated the telephone as the twentieth century's preferred hopeless form of connection, Walsh pinpoints the nodal points of a “romance” within today's mesh of electronic communication. As Deborah Levy observed recently, “Joanna Walsh is fast becoming one of our most important writers.” Her 2015 book Hotel, an investigation of transience conducted through hotel reviews, was described by The Paris Review as “a slim, sharp meditation on hotels and desires. [Walsh is] funny throughout, even as she documents the dissolution of her marriage and the peculiar brand of alienation on offer in lavish places.” Praise for Joanna Walsh “Walsh's writing has intellectual rigor and bags of formal bravery.” —The Financial Times “Hotel feels like something you want to endlessly quote: sharp, knowing, casually erudite … there is power and an affecting gravitas in what Walsh does with detail.” —Sydney Review of Books “Walsh is a sublimely elegant writer … artful and intelligent.” —The New Statesman