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Praised by the Washington Post as "Tennessee Williams . . . transposed to the twenty-first-century South," Nick White returns with a stunning short-story collection that tackles issues of masculinity, identity, and place, with a sharp eye for social commentary and a singular handling of character.At first glance, the stories in Sweet and Low seem grounded in the everyday: they paint pictures of idyllic Southern landscapes, characters fulfilling their roles as students, wives, boyfriends, sons. But they are not what they seem. In these stories, Nick White deconstructs the core qualities of Southern fiction, exposing deeply flawed and fascinating characters--promiscuous academics, aging podcasters, woodpecker assassins, and lawnmower enthusiasts, among others--all on wildly compelling quests. From finding an elusive bear to locating a prized timepiece to making love on the grave of an iconic writer, each story is a thrilling adventure with unexpected turns. White''s honest and provocative prose will jolt readers awake with its urgency.

**Named One of Book Riot’s BEST QUEER BOOKS OF 2017**“Packed with story and drama … If Tennessee Williams’s ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ could be transposed to the 21st-century South, where queer liberation co-exists alongside the stubborn remains of fire and brimstone, it might read something like this juicy, moving hot mess of a novel.” –Tim Murphy, The Washington Post A searing debut novel centering around a gay-to-straight conversion camp in Mississippi and a man''s reckoning with the trauma he faced there as a teen.Camp Levi, nestled in the Mississippi countryside, is designed to “cure” young teenage boys of their budding homosexuality. Will Dillard, a midwestern graduate student, spent a summer at the camp as a teenager, and has since tried to erase the experience from his mind. But when a fellow student alerts him that a slasher movie based on the camp is being released, he is forced to confront his troubled history and possible culpability in the death of a fellow camper.As past and present are woven together, Will recounts his “rehabilitation,” eventually returning to the abandoned campgrounds to solve the mysteries of that pivotal summer, and to reclaim his story from those who have stolen it. With a masterful confluence of sensibility and place, How to Survive a Summer is a searing, unforgettable novel that introduces an exciting new literary voice.“Clear and moving, revealing White’s talent in evoking the complexities of the rural South.”—Publishers Weekly

Is this the right book for me?Save Energy and Cut Your Bills offers you straightforward and achievable strategies for reducing your energy bills and living a more environmentally aware life. With lots of useful tools to assess your energy and carbon use, it gives practical advice on everything from heating your home to managing teenage consumers. The book comes with:- Energy-saving actions categorized into 'no cost', 'low cost' and 'investment' actions- Detailed installation costs and savings help you to make more effective decisions - Topical issues, such as HIPs and smart metering - Guidance on the most effective ways of generating your own power- Suggestions for green driving and being more sustainable in the garden- Resource sections for further investigation and assistanceSave Energy and Cut Your Bills include:Chapter 1: Background to energy useChapter 2: How much energy are you using now?Chapter 3: Developing a strategy for actionChapter 4: Saving energy in the houseChapter 5: Generating your own energyChapter 6: Saving energy in the gardenChapter 7: Saving energy on the roadChapter 8: Future trendsLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features:Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of how to save energy.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Have you ever considered that the very act of questioning God's existence might be laced with irony? In this captivating non-fiction work, the author presents a unique and intriguing idea: that irony itself could be a subtle hint at the presence of a higher power.Literary masters like Voltaire have long used irony to challenge spiritual beliefs, but what if this obscured the true irony - that God, with a playful wink, uses irony to invite us to seek him?This book extends an invitation to explore faith from a fresh and captivating perspective. It is tailored for agnostics, seekers and doubters who grapple with reconciling the concept of a benevolent God within a world replete with negative ironies. It offers an original, practical and contemporary take on an age-old dilemma.By embracing a broader understanding of irony, encompassing hypocrisy, serendipity, and those moments of 'crazy bad luck', the author illuminates how even in our sophisticated, post-ironic age, irony can serve as compelling evidence for a benevolent deity.The notion that irony, so often associated with misfortune and contradiction, isn't, in fact, evidence for a malevolent God is also explored. How can these two seemingly disparate concepts coexist? The answer lies within these pages, and it is well worth discovering.While this book won't provide easy answers to the age-old problem of suffering, nor promise worldly riches or viral fame, it dares to ask: why do you feel compelled to pick it up and yet, somehow, unable to take the plunge?Embark on this intellectual journey to challenge your preconceptions, engage with fresh insights and uncover a perspective that just might illuminate the existence of a God who is far more intriguing than you ever imagined.

Is there, or isn't there, a Christian revival about to happen in the UK? The statistics say one thing; the stories say another. This book captures the heart of that national debate, weaving together a mosaic of perspectives ranging from hardline sceptics through to all kinds of believers. It is an exploration of UK faith in a fractured, digital age. While the data may be contested, the human search for meaning is undeniable. This is the story of a nation searching for its soul, told through the eyes of those who are living it.What if there was a real Christian revival happening? Not something fake - but a genuine awakening in the UK? As happened over 100 years ago in Wales. As happened over 300 years ago in England.  What if it happened again during the digital and AI revolution? Do people still care about the big questions? The meaning of life. The afterlife. God. Is the good news still good news when all we seem to get are the bad parts of the good news?If God loved the world so much that he gave his only son so that we wouldn't really perish but instead survive our way to heaven, then what does that actually mean for us today? And how is it good news if it is just about the afterlife? Is it good news that God is loving if he rarely seems loving to us when it comes to getting what we want?If there really is a war with God among human souls, then at what point does that war cease and a truce occur? When does dialogue resume? Should apologies be made? Who should apologise to who?And if that ever happens... what then?How does a revival happen anyway? Slowly or all at once? In one place or in many? What would the effects be on the government, on the economy, on society? Would laws change? What would it mean for drug dealers? Or other trades? Would it be bad for business? Would things get better or worse? Let's speculate.What would people think? What would people say? If there really is a revival outside Europe and the US - then why has Britain missed out for so long? Who is to blame?I'm a freelance writer who has been covering this topic for over twenty years. In this book I will try to take a balanced look at all the different views on revival. I can't tell you what people would think... (we can think what we will and I don't believe in thought crime). But I can tell you some of the things that people say... and what they do...