HayMarket Books Runs Books Not Bars Fundraiser for the Holidays

Haymarket Books, a nonprofit book publisher dedicated to publishing books that foster social and economic justice, is currently running a holiday fundraiser aimed at connecting incarcerated people with radical books that educate on politics. These books are meant to provide support to people inside the prison system, an inherently violent place.
They aim to raise $30,000 to buy and send at least 2,000 books to people in prisons. So far, 720 donors have donated $28,88.87, and any amount over their goal will be used to send even more books inside. They even have a Google Form where people can request a book for a loved one currently in the prison system.

If you’d like to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so on Haymarket’s fundraising page. There isn’t a hard cut off date for the fundraiser, but it is intended to run during the holiday season.
To learn more about Haymarket Books, and the 900+ titles they’ve published since 2001 (by everyone from Angela Y. Davis to Naomi Klein to Arundhati Roy), click here.

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An Advent Calendar for Books Entering the Public Domain in 2024

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.What Will Enter the Public Domain in 2025?: A Festive CountdownIn fact, of all the people I know who have read dozens of these smutty fantasy books and share the obsession, they mostly have senior jobs, stressful workloads and significant responsibilities. Maybe that’s why they need to immerse themselves in worlds of demons, swords, leather outfits and cauldrons. Things are simpler. Hotter. There are no spreadsheets.

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I have seen over the years many explanations for this or that hot phenomenon reduced to “escapism,” a term so vague that it can be applied to anything and clarifies nothing. Are the feature of romantasy uniquely adapted? Or is it what happens to be available at the moment and has taken on a life of its own? Fascinating to consider, but impossible to know.

The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024
By now, the best of lists are starting to blur together, and some consensus is starting to form even outside James. So my eyes are now searching for the surprises: things I haven’t seen elsewhere and in some cases didn’t know (or remember) they existed. And most lists of any real breadth have a few that get me to look them up. Among The New Yorker’s Essential Reads picks, here are two that stopped my scrolling: The Calculation of Volume and The Silence of the Choir. Unsurprisingly, they are from smaller presses and in translation, both of which are welcome additions to my future reading considerations.

Is BookTok Past Its Peak?
On Book Riot, Arvynn Cerezon talks with some publishing folks about the state and trajectory of BookTok. The part that stood out to me:
Harris also predicted that as the rules governing BookTok change, the importance retailers place on TikTok will shift. She sees a slow phase-out of the “As Seen on BookTok” tables, which have been popular in bookstores for the past four years. In a similar vein, publishers will most likely abandon the “TikTok sensation” perma-stickers that have recently become a staple element on paperback covers. “Much like BookTube and Bookstagram, BookTok will still be an important piece for authors and publishers to target when promoting their books; this will likely ring truer for fiction authors than nonfiction, as has been the case on the platform thus far,” she said.

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An Advent Calendar for Books Entering the Public Domain in 2024

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.What Will Enter the Public Domain in 2025?: A Festive CountdownIn fact, of all the people I know who have read dozens of these smutty fantasy books and share the obsession, they mostly have senior jobs, stressful workloads and significant responsibilities. Maybe that’s why they need to immerse themselves in worlds of demons, swords, leather outfits and cauldrons. Things are simpler. Hotter. There are no spreadsheets.

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I have seen over the years many explanations for this or that hot phenomenon reduced to “escapism,” a term so vague that it can be applied to anything and clarifies nothing. Are the feature of romantasy uniquely adapted? Or is it what happens to be available at the moment and has taken on a life of its own? Fascinating to consider, but impossible to know.

The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024
By now, the best of lists are starting to blur together, and some consensus is starting to form even outside James. So my eyes are now searching for the surprises: things I haven’t seen elsewhere and in some cases didn’t know (or remember) they existed. And most lists of any real breadth have a few that get me to look them up. Among The New Yorker’s Essential Reads picks, here are two that stopped my scrolling: The Calculation of Volume and The Silence of the Choir. Unsurprisingly, they are from smaller presses and in translation, both of which are welcome additions to my future reading considerations.

Is BookTok Past Its Peak?
On Book Riot, Arvynn Cerezon talks with some publishing folks about the state and trajectory of BookTok. The part that stood out to me:
Harris also predicted that as the rules governing BookTok change, the importance retailers place on TikTok will shift. She sees a slow phase-out of the “As Seen on BookTok” tables, which have been popular in bookstores for the past four years. In a similar vein, publishers will most likely abandon the “TikTok sensation” perma-stickers that have recently become a staple element on paperback covers. “Much like BookTube and Bookstagram, BookTok will still be an important piece for authors and publishers to target when promoting their books; this will likely ring truer for fiction authors than nonfiction, as has been the case on the platform thus far,” she said.

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Scientists discover exactly when man and dog became friends

Just like fish and chips, Batman and Robin or Jack and Jill, man and dog are a pair meant to be together. But how long has this dynamic duo been going? Scientists might finally know exactly when this friendship started.It’s all thanks to a new study led by a University of Arizona researcher who looked at archaeological remains from Alaska. Through this, scientists identified that people and the ancestors of today’s dogs began their close relationship as early as 12,000 years ago.
“We now have evidence that canines and people had close relationships earlier than we knew they did in the Americas,” said lead study author François Lanoë, an assistant research professor at the University of Arizona School of Anthropology.
“People who are interested in the origins of the Americas want to know if those first Americans came with dogs. Until you find those animals in archaeological sites, we can speculate about it, but it’s hard to prove one way or another. So, this is a significant contribution.”
The domestication of dogs is considered the earliest example of human-animal companionship. – Credit: Tara Moore/Getty
In a 2018 archaeological study, the same scientists discovered a lower-leg bone of an adult canine at a site in Alaska. Radiocarbon dating showed that the canine was alive 12,000 years ago, near the end of the Ice Age.
More recently, another excavation by the same team in June 2023 unearthed an 8,100-year-old canine jawbone at a nearby site. They believe this also showed signs of possible domestication.
The clearest sign came from chemical analysis of the bones. Through these tests, the team identified salmon proteins, suggesting the canine had regularly eaten fish. This was not typical of canines of the time as they hunted land animals exclusively, hinting at human interference.
Researchers unearthed this 8,100-year-old canine jawbone in interior Alaska in June 2023. The bone, along with a 12,000-year-old leg bone discovered at a nearby site, are the earliest evidence that ancestors of today’s dogs formed close relationships with people in the Americas. – Photo credit: Zach Smith
While the team is confident that this is the earliest known relationship between humans and dogs, it is too early to know for sure. This is due to one key sticking point: “The existential question, what is a dog?”, said co-author Ben Potter, an archaeologist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
The specimens may be too old to be genetically related to more recent dog populations that we might know. They acted and looked like dogs, but genetically, they are different. The researchers note that it could be tamed wolves, rather than fully domesticated dogs.
Here’s hoping they’re not barking up the wrong evolutionary tree.
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Elvis Presley’s favourite movies unveiled by his family – 1940 classic left King in tears

Aside from being a Hollywood star himself, Elvis Presley was a huge movie fan who had 14 TVs set up around Graceland.The King would obsess over certain films and rewatch them endlessly, sometimes straight after the end credits.In the years since his death, the King’s favourite motion pictures have been unveiled by his ex-wife Priscilla Presley, and more recently in an exclusive interview that Express.co.uk conducted with his Memphis Mafia step-brother bodyguard, David Stanley.Check out all 13 films below, with the one that left Elvis in tears appearing right at the end.Patton (1970)Ever the patriot, Elvis loved this epic war biopic of US General George S Patton during his service in World War 2. The film famously opens with George C Scott as Patton, delivering an iconic monologue in front of an enormous American flag. The movie won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, although Scott declined his Best Actor win. (Image: GETTY) Link copied

NYPD: Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO didn’t travel with security

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Dec. 4, 202400:46UP NEXTSuspected gunman dead after California school shooting injures two students, authorities say00:52Suspect faces charges in 1997 cold case murder of woman in New Jersey01:39Florida woman sentenced to life in murder of boyfriend she left in suitcase02:06Woman sentenced to 25 years for drunk-driving killing of newlywed01:39Friends of Oregon woman found dead react to husband’s arrest for murder02:35Australian police seize a record 2.3 tons of cocaine from a fishing boat00:59Supply chain thieves target warehouses, shipments as holiday season ramps up02:03Dentist charged with poisoning wife accused of plotting detective’s murder00:52Native American scientists launch forensics team to investigate Indigenous cold cases02:32Democratic members of Congress targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving02:04Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 1602:04Florida golfer beaten to death with own clubs, suspect charged with murder01:15California bombing suspect arrested in the U.K. after 20 years on the run02:37San Jose State volleyball player at center of transgender challenge will continue to play01:48Volunteers discover sunken car tied to 1980 cold case in Georgia pond01:38Florida woman sentenced to 25 years for fatally shooting neighbor01:31Judge delays resentencing hearing for Menendez brothers01:01Father of missing Hawaiian woman dies by apparent suicide in Los Angeles02:03Trump hush money case needs a ‘finite resolution’ quickly, says fmr. Manhattan assistant DA03:09Defense pathologist testifies chokehold did not cause Jordan Neely’s death01:27NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters that UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson didn’t appear to have a security detail and was walking alone when he was fatally shot.Dec. 4, 2024Read

Definitely legitimate scientist promises to enhance your molecules with a “zappy” bulb, only needs $4,750

The “Molecular Enhancer” is a $4,750 device that looks like what would happen if Thomas Edison dropped acid at a New Age convention. According to its creator — who definitely did not film his promotional videos in a murder basement with his hostage dog — this device doesn’t actually “heal or cure,” it just happens to “help the body go in the right direction and repair itself.” SCIENCE!

The device, which consists of what appears to be a plasma bulb (similar to ones you can buy online for $10) and grounding pad to put your bare feet on, apparently works on the entire animal kingdom. “People have shared stories about their dogs, cats, iguana, snakes, and birds enjoying the Enhancer,” says the creator, a “self-taught engineer, quantum physicist, machinist, electrician, welder, neon artist and gardener.” He also sells a Telsa coil that attracts animals.”Even my horse comes in and stands in front of it for two hours at a time.” I don’t know about you, but I always get my medical advice from quadrupeds.

The operating instructions for the Molecular Enhancer sound like a cross between a nuclear safety manual and a game of Twister, with very specific rules for avoiding what the inventor casually calls getting “zappy.” When you start, you’ll see a red pilot light on top, and there’s one crucial safety rule: “you never want to be past the black line on the glass [grounding pad] for safety reasons. If you go past that you could possibly zap yourself.”

The next step is handling the bulb properly. As the instructor warns, “always pick it up by the larger part of the bulb, never pick it up by the boot [or the wire] because you may break it and ruin the gas seal.”

Once you’ve got the bulb safely in hand, there’s a specific sequence to follow. “You put both hands on it with good palm contact,” and only then do you “place your feet on the glass to engage.” And, “after 10-15 minutes with most people you’re able to take one hand off and hold the bulb in one hand.” This single-handed hold apparently helps you “figure out which arm is worse in your body” because “the intensity is directly proportional to how bad that particular limb is.”

Time-wise, “a charge minimum is about thirty minutes,” though “generally an hour is best.” Some people go longer, but “generally most people get off before two hours.”

When you’re done, the exit sequence is crucial: “Remove your feet, then put the bulb down.” Get this wrong, and you’ll find out why — “if you put the bulb down first, it’ll be zappy.”

During your session, you can actually multitask a bit. “You are capable of using a cell phone or a TV remote because they have no wires coming out of them.” Just remember to “never touch anything that has a wire coming out of it because you may shorten out.”

And if you’re wondering whether you’ll have to choose between lunch and enhancing your molecules, the inventor has you covered: “you can have a glass of water and a sandwich next to you.”

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Definitely legitimate scientist promises to enhance your molecules with a “zappy” bulb, only needs $4,750

The “Molecular Enhancer” is a $4,750 device that looks like what would happen if Thomas Edison dropped acid at a New Age convention. According to its creator — who definitely did not film his promotional videos in a murder basement with his hostage dog — this device doesn’t actually “heal or cure,” it just happens to “help the body go in the right direction and repair itself.” SCIENCE!

The device, which consists of what appears to be a plasma bulb (similar to ones you can buy online for $10) and grounding pad to put your bare feet on, apparently works on the entire animal kingdom. “People have shared stories about their dogs, cats, iguana, snakes, and birds enjoying the Enhancer,” says the creator, a “self-taught engineer, quantum physicist, machinist, electrician, welder, neon artist and gardener.” He also sells a Telsa coil that attracts animals.”Even my horse comes in and stands in front of it for two hours at a time.” I don’t know about you, but I always get my medical advice from quadrupeds.

The operating instructions for the Molecular Enhancer sound like a cross between a nuclear safety manual and a game of Twister, with very specific rules for avoiding what the inventor casually calls getting “zappy.” When you start, you’ll see a red pilot light on top, and there’s one crucial safety rule: “you never want to be past the black line on the glass [grounding pad] for safety reasons. If you go past that you could possibly zap yourself.”

The next step is handling the bulb properly. As the instructor warns, “always pick it up by the larger part of the bulb, never pick it up by the boot [or the wire] because you may break it and ruin the gas seal.”

Once you’ve got the bulb safely in hand, there’s a specific sequence to follow. “You put both hands on it with good palm contact,” and only then do you “place your feet on the glass to engage.” And, “after 10-15 minutes with most people you’re able to take one hand off and hold the bulb in one hand.” This single-handed hold apparently helps you “figure out which arm is worse in your body” because “the intensity is directly proportional to how bad that particular limb is.”

Time-wise, “a charge minimum is about thirty minutes,” though “generally an hour is best.” Some people go longer, but “generally most people get off before two hours.”

When you’re done, the exit sequence is crucial: “Remove your feet, then put the bulb down.” Get this wrong, and you’ll find out why — “if you put the bulb down first, it’ll be zappy.”

During your session, you can actually multitask a bit. “You are capable of using a cell phone or a TV remote because they have no wires coming out of them.” Just remember to “never touch anything that has a wire coming out of it because you may shorten out.”

And if you’re wondering whether you’ll have to choose between lunch and enhancing your molecules, the inventor has you covered: “you can have a glass of water and a sandwich next to you.”

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Is Trump really Hitler?

Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick TJ Comment Guest op-ed The historical evidence says no Author of the article: Ian Dowbiggin  •  University of Prince Edward Island Published Dec 04, 2024  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  4 minute read There are significant differences between Trump and Hitler. But the bigger question is: Can we even…