what happens when you stop giving a f*ck about what your parents, partners, and society expect of you and ask yourself what you really want? salon’s inaugural sex and love advice columnist and author of the viral linkedIn sex work post, arielle egozi, shares their journey as a queer, neurodivergent, child of immigrants who never quite fit into the social roles she was supposed to, instead choosing to embrace their multiple dimensions, and eventually discovering freedom—and true power—by being “bad” in a world that kept trying to force her to be “good.” what if sex positivity wasn’t about having sex at all? what if you ditched relationship hierarchies and explored relationship anarchy?

home is where the books are. this inspiring home decor book is brimming with photos of cozy places to read and creative ways to display books at home.

for stylish bookworms and bookish stylists, this covetable home décor book merges the literary appeal of jane mount’s bestselling bibliophile with the aspirational allure of emily henderson’s bestselling styled. discover beautiful bookshelves adorned with lovely objets d’art, handsome home libraries with snug armchairs, reading areas for kids that ignite the imagination, and cookbook corners in quaint kitchens—and learn to replicate these in your own space.

from bedside tables to bar carts, leather-bound collections to color-coded shelves, here are book nooks and styling techniques for every room and aesthetic.

breath: the new science of a lost art is a deep dive into the simple yet powerful act of breathing, something we do 25,000 times a day without thinking about it. in this fascinating exploration, journalist james nestor uncovers how we've lost touch with the art of proper breathing. from ancient burial sites to soviet labs, nestor reveals how small changes in how we breathe can lead to huge shifts in our health, energy, and mindset. breath will change the way you think about this essential human function and revolutionize how you approach everyday life.

this new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by anne taintor offers up a fresh serving of anne's signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. from the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers! ) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies . . . I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I'm the mother . . . that's why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask), taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.

camo, by photographer thandiwe muriu, is the first publication to chronicle the work of this international artist, celebrating the vibrant portraits she creates that combine cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. muriu takes us on a colorful, reflective journey through her world as a woman living in modern kenya as she reinterprets contemporary african portraiture. as the sole woman operating in the male-dominated advertising photography industry in kenya, thandiwe muriu has repeatedly confronted questions around the role of women in society, the place of tradition, and her own self-perception. these experiences inspired her personal project of cultural reflection: the Camo series.

carrie mae weems has often confronted the uncomfortable truths of racism and race relations over the course of her nearly 40-year career. in The Shape of Things, she focuses her unflinching gaze at what she describes as the circus-like quality of contemporary american political life. for this new work, weems created a seven-part film projected onto a cyclorama―a panoramic-style cylindrical screen that dates to the 19th century―where she addresses the turmoil of current events in the United States and the “long march forward.”

drawing on news and tv footage from the civil rights era to today, elements of previous films such as the madding crowd (2017) and new film projects that bring us into our tumultuous present, the films in The Shape of Things combine documentary directness with poetic rhythm to create an enveloping experience.

carrie mae weems (born 1953) has received numerous awards, grants and fellowships, and is represented in public and private collections around the world, including the metropolitan museum of art, new york; the museum of fine arts, houston; and the museum of modern art and the museum of contemporary art, los angeles. weems lives in brooklyn and syracuse, new york.

centered offers a rich, inclusive, and contemporary look at design diversity, both past and present, through essays, interviews, and images curated by design educator and advocate kaleena sales. as the design industry challenges its eurocentric foundations and reassesses conventional practices, centered highlights the voices, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been overshadowed or excluded by dominant design movements. with thirteen thought-provoking essays and interviews, this volume features underrepresented and impactful design work, both historical and contemporary.

• includes works such as gee's bend quilters by stephen child and isabella d'agnenica and a chinese typographic archiveby yujune park and caspar lam.
• features an interview with sadie red wing (her shawl is yellow) on indigenous sovereignty and design.
• explores diverse and often overlooked design movements like the truck art of india by shantanu suman.

centered is an essential read for anyone passionate about diversity in design and the importance of elevating marginalized voices and practices in shaping the future of the field.

chinatown pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six chinatowns. andria lo and valerie luu have been interviewing and photographing chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and instagram, chinatown pretty, since 2014. chinatown pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) everywhere—but it's also a life philosophy, mixing resourcefulness, creativity, and a knack for finding joy even in difficult circumstances.

photos span chinatowns in san francisco, oakland, los angeles, chicago, new york city, and vancouver.

the style is a mix of modern and vintage, high and low, handmade and store bought clothing.

an irresistible collection of 60 recipes in a special package with metallic silver paper (just like a chocolate bar) and luscious photos of every bake, including cookies, brownies, cakes, tarts, sweet breads, pastries, and more, all featuring white, milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate.

claudette colvin: twice toward justice: meet the rosa parks before rosa parks, with extensive interviews and historical documentations of a high school student who wasn't afraid to lead the way in the civil rights movement. see the hardships and disgust she faced when just a fraction of time later, others in her line were celebrated. the stark contrast between celebration and disdain for similar actions poses the question of age in activism and treatment towards one another within our communities. (this book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)

climate justice: hope, resilience, and the fight for a future: former president of ireland and longtime climate activist mary robinson shares powerful, personal stories from around the globe—spotlighting grassroots women leading transformative climate action. from a matriarch in mississippi to a farmer in uganda, this book is a hopeful, urgent call to link climate justice with human rights.

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color of law: this book seeks to confront the uncomfortable truth of america's racially segregated cities. the author examines historical elements, systemic racism, police brutality, and societal pressures that uphold and enforce such separations. redlining, gerrymandering, white flight, urban renewal, and other factors that lead to segregation aren't accidents of history or matters of the free market—they're intentional, legal policies that were created with the overt goal of oppressing, excluding, and impoverishing black and brown folks.