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'Don't Fight Back': And 10 Other Myths About Crime, Personal Safety, and Gender-Based Violence

"From a nationally recognized violence-prevention expert, an accessible guide that debunks the most pervasive myths about crime and offers evidence-based strategies that make us safer A specific image of violence and how to avoid it lives in a lot of our imaginations. What some of us fear most is shaped not by the strongest evidence but by the most viral horror stories. Meg Stone, a violence prevention expert, traces the origins of these myths and how they are used to scare us into submission. While political leaders and social-media influencers use myths about crime to divide us, this book equips readers with facts and concrete action steps. Stone breaks down these myths into four parts: - "How Attackers Behave: what the research shows about whether fighting back makes attackers more angry - "What (or Who) to Fear": a treatise on the impact of media inaccurately reporting a "crime wave" - "What You Should Never Do": including the myth that an attacker could grab your ponytail-very unlikely! - "What You Should Always Do": should you really always trust your intuition? Each chapter offers practical strategies for people to keep themselves safer and how to contribute to social change that builds a safer world. You don't have to diminish yourself or restrict your life to avoid being attacked. Critical thinking, not following simplistic directives, is the real way to be "smart" about safety."

Meg Stone (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Sniffed Out

"Sometimes the best detectives… Have fur. Evelyn Foster has just moved to Granite, Michigan, and at first, the town is just as she expected it to be. Small. Insular. Quiet. On the upside, she gets to spend every day working with her best friend, one of the customers at the local coffee shop was definitely flirting with her, and her two German Shepherds seem to enjoy their new rental house and its fenced back yard. Boring isn’t bad, and life could be worse. When her younger dog, Atlas, alerts on a patch of dirt while they’re out for a walk, Evelyn’s heart rate accelerates, but she tries to keep things in perspective. The pup’s job is to locate human remains, but he’s still in training, and Eve is certain he must have made a mistake, but she contacts the police just to be on the safe side. When a man, whom everyone thought had run out on his wife, is unearthed, the sleepy town suddenly wakes up and Eve finds herself reluctantly swept into a murder investigation. Will she be able to unravel the mystery and become the talk of the town? Find out in this dynamic new Canine Cozy Mystery!"

Patti Benning (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Ruff Stuff

"The ties that bind…Can be murder. It’s amateur sleuth Eve Foster’s birthday, and her best friend Tiana has planned a surprise party for her at Lake of Pints, the only bar in her new hometown of Granite, Michigan. A good time is had by all…until someone slips her a note asking for help. Distracted by the festivities, Eve doesn’t read the note until morning, and by then, it’s too late. A young man has been murdered, and his brother is missing somewhere in the state forest that surrounds the town. Working with her dogs and a few other volunteers from Michigan Mutts Search and Aid, they locate the missing man, but the murder of his brother remains unsolved. Feeling a responsibility to dig up the truth, Eve decides to do some investigating of her own. Can she crack the case and bring a killer to justice? Find out in this exciting Canine Cozy Mystery!"

Patti Benning (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Rocking It

"Sometimes murder…Strikes way too close to home. It’s the end of summer, and that means just one thing in amateur sleuth Evelyn Foster’s newly adopted hometown of Granite, Michigan...it’s time for the annual Rock Festival. This particular festival is literally about rocks, not music. Eve and her dogs adjust to the influx of tourists into the normally quiet town, and she and her friends have a great time together at the festival, but in the midst of fun and chaos, something goes terribly wrong. When they leave the fairgrounds, they discover a body…in Eve’s car. Along with the body is a note that is beyond creepy. Unsure why she’s seemingly being targeted by a killer, Eve finds herself jumping at shadows and continually glancing over her shoulder. Is she next on the killer’s list? Can she chip away at the case in time to save herself? Find out in this suspenseful Canine Cozy Mystery!"

Patti Benning (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Gull & Bones

"The sugar maples are beginning to turn, and the seasonal visitors have closed up their cottages—one more summer has been thoroughly packed away. But the residents of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, have a celebration to look forward to, until a killer calls sudden death . . . Long–time resident Angus McPherron has a very special birthday coming up—his 100th! Known as the “old man of the sea” by Sea Harbor residents, he’s lived in town all his long life and has shared plenty of colorful tales of the area. Back in town to fill a much–needed nursing position at the free clinic, Charlie Chambers, Izzy Perry’s brother, is staying in one of the handful of cottages Angus owns. The yarn shop owner is thrilled he’s in town—though she’d like to know more about his mysterious roommate, Annie Smith. Still, she’s grateful that each morning Charlie checks Angus’s vitals and makes sure he takes his meds. Meanwhile, Izzy and the other Seaside Knitters are busy planning Angus’s birthday bash, knitting his beloved gulls into everything they make. With bands rehearsing and the menu set, Angus’s celebration promises to be unforgettable. But the day before, when Charlie stops by Angus’s cottage, he finds the old man has died in his sleep. Shocked and saddened, the town decides to go ahead with the festivities, which will now become a celebration of the old man’s life. But when Angus’s closest friend, Father Northcutt, is found on the floor of Angus’s cottage, unconscious from a deadly blow to his head, Angus’s death is examined more closely, and soon is a suspected homicide. As the knitters delve into Angus’s history, more questions than answers surface. Soon the whole community is concerned over what now looks like murder, a tragedy buried deep in a shameful chapter in Sea Harbor’s past. And one that may point to a killer still in their midst . . ."

Sally Goldenbaum (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Nose Knows

"Sometimes trusting your instincts…Can be murder. Evelyn Foster is finally confident that Atlas is ready to pass the rigorous tests to become a fully certified cadaver dog. After a flurry of last-minute training to get her furry buddy as ready as he can possibly be, Eve meets with experienced volunteers from Michigan Mutts Search and Aid to put Atlas through the first in a series of tests. Excited to get him started, Eve is entirely baffled when Atlas completely ignores repeated commands to search and keeps circling back around to one of the volunteers, a man from Marquette. It seems as though Atlas is more interested in the treats that he can smell in the man’s pocket than in doing his job. Disappointed and frustrated, Eve is on the verge of giving up and going home but decides to trust Atlas’ instincts. She asks the volunteer from Marquette if they can search him and his vehicle. The volunteer agrees and Atlas gives a hard alert when he’s taken to the volunteer’s trunk. Atlas passes his test with flying colors when the trunk is opened, and a body is discovered. The volunteer claims that he is innocent, and he is eventually allowed to leave, but Eve suspects that he knows more than he’s letting on. Can she team up with her canine buddies and crack the case? Find out in this exciting Canine Cozy Mystery!"

Patti Benning (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Bite Moves

"Sometimes the trail that you leave…Can come back to bite you. Because she owns a cadaver dog, Evelyn Foster knows firsthand that there are valid reasons for the authorized use of human body parts. But when someone breaks into the dental clinic where she works and steals all of the teeth from their recent extractions, even she is clueless as to what their motive might be. When she and Atlas are called out on their first official search, they discover a gruesome crime scene, where the clues just aren’t adding up, and Eve realizes that the perpetrator was clearly trying to throw the police off course. Determined to dig up the truth, she decides to do some investigating. Little does she know that this time it might be her skills as a dental assistant that save the day. Can she drill down to the truth and take a bite out of crime? Find out in this exciting Canine Cozy Mystery!"

Patti Benning (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Ring Leader

"Sometimes the best-laid plans…Can be murder. Amateur sleuth, Eve Foster, has been keeping a secret from her best friend, and it’s almost time for that secret to come out into the open. Levi, Tiana’s long-term boyfriend, is planning a proposal, and has asked Eve to help him set up the perfect evening. Since Tiana wants a public proposal, they make reservations at a nice restaurant and bring the staff in on the plan. Eve and a couple more friends sneak in through the back of the restaurant so they can witness the proposal and surprise Tiana when she says yes, but before Levi can get down on one knee, a tragedy occurs, derailing their plans. When Tiana begins behaving strangely after the failed proposal, Eve soon realizes that something has gone terribly wrong. Can she dig up the facts and crack the case…even if she discovers something she never wanted to know? Find out in this exciting Cadaver Dog Cozy Mystery!"

Patti Benning (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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The Cost of Fear: Why Most Safety Advice Is Sexist and How We Can Stop Gender-Based Violence

"A violence prevention expert helps targets of gender-based violence discern fact from fiction around what keeps us safe and support social change Personal safety shouldn't mean living in fear, nor should it come at the expense of political progress. Questionable advice to avoid violence, like "don't go shopping alone," comes mostly from the police or other men in authority. But gender-based violence is often enacted in the most intimate spheres of our lives, not when we're out grocery shopping. To stop this violence, we need strategies that are just as intimate. In The Cost of Fear, nationally recognized violence prevention expert Meg Stone helps readers separate fact from fiction. It's full of practical, research-based strategies that readers can use to keep themselves and their communities safer. Increased safety comes from developing the skills to resist coercive control, especially from people we know or people in authority, not from complying with rigid rules or avoiding homeless people on the street. This deeply researched book draws timely connections between personal safety and political change-from Latina organizers in California working to stop sexual violence against night shift janitorial workers to teenage girls who call out double standards. Work to change laws and change people's minds is essential, but without practical strategies, the change is incomplete. The Cost of Fear will show us how we can make safety choices that expand our worlds and contribute to the fight for social justice."

Meg Stone (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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The Herringbone Harbor Mystery

"Its beginning to feel a lot like tourist season in Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, and beachside shopkeepers are getting ready for the annual wave of visitors. But even before the season starts, the heat is on to find a killer The Yarn Studios Seaside Knitters have their hands full designing new classes for vacationers, as well as testing each others originality by creating a single blanket together. Birdies teenage granddaughter is also visiting for the season and soon has plans with her friend Daisy to start a dog-walking business. Meanwhile, the Lazy Lobster and Soup Cafs local fare is gaining newfound attention with the addition of a well-known Boston chef. Its sure to be another beautiful, busy time in their tight-knit town Until Birdie spots a huge blaze from her balcony one evening, frighteningly close to knitter Casss lobster business. But the morning brings news that it was a house in small Fishermans Cove, and a familiar fisherman is found dead inside. Not only did the young women walk his beloved sheepdog, Squid, they may have been the last people to see him alive. When questions surface about the actual timing of the mans death, it turns out something is more than fishy. As suspicion rocks usually placid Sea Harbor, knitters Izzy, Birdie, Cass, and Nell must pick apart tangled secrets and wrap up false accusationsbefore the killer hooks another victim"

Sally Goldenbaum (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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The Girl in the Moss

"A shallow grave exposes deadly secrets as bestselling author Loreth Anne White brings her thrilling series of romantic suspense to its shocking conclusion… Disgraced ex-cop Angie Pallorino is determined to make a new start for herself as a private investigator. But first, she and her lover, newly promoted homicide detective James Maddocks, attempt a quiet getaway to rekindle a romance struggling in the shadows of their careers. The peace doesn’t last long when human skeletal remains are found in a nearby mossy grove. This decades-old mystery is just what Angie needs to establish her new career—even as it thrusts her and Maddocks back into the media spotlight, once again endangering their tenuous relationship. Then, when Angie’s inquiry into the old crime intersects with a cold case from her own policing past—one that a detective on Maddocks’s new team is working—the investigation takes a startling twist. It puts more than Angie’s last shot at redemption and a future with Maddocks at risk. The mystery of the girl in the moss could kill her. An Arthur Ellis Award Finalist for Best Crime Novel"

Loreth Anne White (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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Everything the Heart Wants: A Novel

"Writer Halley Brennan couldn’t dream up a better love story than her own. Married for eleven years, she and her husband, Adam, are still living their happily ever after. They both know what they want—and don’t want—for their life together. And that includes being child-free. But when one of them has a change of heart about wanting a baby, it brings their marriage and life plans into harsher focus. Devastated that this bombshell might destroy their relationship, Halley finds comfort in her closest friends: Nina, who’s finally pregnant after years of trying; her sister, Charlotte, an overwhelmed mother of three; and Marian, a successful businesswoman who regrets letting go of her one true love. Now, with their guidance and support, Halley begins a painful journey of self-discovery. As she searches her heart to make a life-changing decision for both herself and Adam, she realizes that someone is bound to get hurt. Will their perfect love be too great a sacrifice for everything her heart wants?"

Savannah Page (Author), Julie McKay (Narrator)

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