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At the End of Everything
by Marieke NijkampFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends comes another heartbreaking, emotional and timely page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat.The Hope Juvenile Treatment Center is ironically named. No one has hope for the delinquent teenagers who have been exiled there; the world barely acknowledges that they exist.Then the guards at Hope start acting strange. And one day…they don't show up. But when the teens band together to make a break from the facility, they encounter soldiers outside the gates. There's a rapidly spreading infectious disease outside, and no one can leave their houses or travel without a permit. Which means that they're stuck at Hope. And this time, no one is watching out for them at all.As supplies quickly dwindle and a deadly plague tears through their ranks, the group has to decide whom among them they can trust and figure out how they can survive in a world that has never wanted them in the first place.Also by Marieke Nijkamp:This Is Where It EndsEven If We BreakBefore I Let GoPraise for Marieke Nijkamp:"Immersive and captivating. Thrilling in every sense of the word."—Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us is Lying on Even If We Break"With exceptional handling of everything from mental illness to guilt and a riveting, magic realist narrative, this well wrought, haunting novel will stick with readers long after the final page."—Booklist on Before I Let Go *STARRED REVIEW*"A compelling, brutal story of an unfortunately all-too familiar situation: a school shooting. Nijkamp portrays the events thoughtfully, recounting fifty-four intense minutes of bravery, love, and loss."—BookRiot on This Is Where It Ends
Acadia Dulogy eBook Bundle (Acadia Duology #2)
by Mia SheridanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice comes the gripping Acadia Duology, a forbidden friends-to-lovers romance finding light in the darkest of places.Becoming CalderThere is a place in today's America with no electricity, no plumbing, and no modern conveniences. In this place, there is no room for dreams, no space for self-expression, and no tolerance for ambition.In the community of Acadia lives a boy named Calder with the body of a god and the heart of a warrior. He serves his family with faith and honor, but he dares to dream of more…especially when an angel-faced girl his age is brought to their community. To Acadia, Eden is obedient perfection, prophesized to lead them to eternal peace, but to Calder, even at first glance, she is so much more.Calder and Eden were never meant to be friends. Certainly never meant to fall in love. After all, Eden is betrothed to Acadia's leader, secluded until the day of her destiny. But as she and Calder steal fleeting moments and forbidden kisses, their hearts grow dangerously tangled, and it's too late to heed the warnings.In Acadia, they can never be together. But Acadia is all they know. If they want any chance at a future, they must risk everything to choose between the life they were taught to live and the dream their hearts want to follow.Finding EdenCalder and Eden are free from the stifling grasp of Acadia, but the new world they've stepped into is just as isolating. Each convinced the other died in the flood that decimated their community, they're forced into modern life, hearts broken, futures unclear. After all they sacrificed to be together, a life without one another, forever haunted by grief and memories, seems impossible to bear.But they do bear it. They survive. And when they meet by chance years later, happiness, for once, finally seems within their grasp.Still, the past is a bright, burning pain between them, and Calder and Eden cannot truly move on until they lay it to rest. With Acadia's story forced into the public eye and dangerous questions mounting, the two must untangle the truths of the life they came from to discover who they are and who they might become together.Only, what they discover might drown them for good.
Mister Tender's Girl: A Novel
by Carter WilsonA 2019 Thriller Award Finalist!From USA Today bestselling author Carter Wilson comes a chilling psychological thriller based on the real Slenderman mysteries. He's not real, just a monster from a story. But he can still hurt you, stab you, take you as his own… When he calls to you in the night, how far are you willing to go for Mister Tender?At fourteen, Alice Hill was viciously attacked by two of her classmates and left to die. The teens claim she was a sacrifice for a man called Mister Tender, but that could never be true: Mister Tender doesn't exist. His sinister character is pop-culture fiction, created by Alice's own father in a series of popular graphic novels.Over a decade later, Alice has changed her name and is trying to heal. But someone is watching her. They know more about Alice than any stranger could: her scars, her fears, and the bits of her she keeps locked away. She can try to escape her past, but Mister Tender is never far behind. He will come with a smile that seduces, and a dark whisper in her ear...A riveting psychological thriller in the vein of Alex Marwood and inspired by the Slender Man case, Mister Tender's Girl plunges you into a world of haunting memories and the dark, unseen real, leaving you guessing until the harrowing end.Carter Wilson's critically acclaimed suspense novel is:Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn and Alex MarwoodA chilling book inspired by the Slenderman caseFor readers who enjoy inspired by real-life mysteries and psychological thrillers
Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning: How to Integrate Foods, Master Portion Sizes, and Identify Allergies
by Malina Malkani MS, RDN, CDNYour safe and healthy guide to baby-led weaning for babies 6 to 12 monthsStart your little one on solid foods the healthy way. Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning empowers you to help your baby feed themselves while they develop motor skills and an adventurous palate. This comprehensive BLW book provides parents with the necessary knowledge and confidence to embark on the weaning journey. Learn when to begin baby-led weaning and what to expect along the way, while also getting practical advice for creating balanced, whole-food meals that your baby can eat alongside the rest of the family.Go beyond other baby food books about feeding, with advice for:Getting started—Discover a basic overview of how baby-led weaning works, and find out if and when it's the right approach for your baby.Staying safe—Breathe easy with safety guidelines that include information on prohibited foods and smart kitchen habits.Identifying allergies—Find out how to navigate allergies and sensitivities as your baby tries new foods for the first time.Help your baby take the lead on their exploration of solid foods with this accessible and wholesome baby-led feeding book.
Grayson's Vow
by Mia SheridanA marriage of convenience. A vineyard full of ghosts. A love neither of them expected.Kira Dallaire needs a husband, and fast. Not for love, but for survival. If she doesn't marry soon, she'll lose the inheritance that could free her from her cruel, manipulative father for good. Desperate and nearly broke, she makes a bold move: propose a fake marriage to a complete stranger.Grayson Hawthorn is an ex-con with a failing vineyard and nothing left to lose. Kira's proposition is crazy…but it could be the lifeline he needs to save his family legacy. What starts as a cold, calculated deal quickly begins to simmer with tension neither of them saw coming.They weren't supposed to fall in love.But in the golden light of the vineyard, something starts to grow between them. Something dangerous, tender, and all too real.Until secrets threaten to destroy everything they've built.A spicy standalone romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice.Tropes:Marriage of convenienceTortured heroForced proximitySlow burnDelicious bickeringRedemption arcHe calls her "little witch"…and she makes him believe in magic againReader reviews:"Mia Sheridan has totally become a 1-click author for me." — ★★★★★ Amazon review"It made me cry, it made me smile and it made me feel. I'm not sure if there is a better combination out there." — ★★★★★ Goodreads review"Brilliantly crafted, beautifully told and boldly explored." — ★★★★★ Amazon review"Honestly if I could erase my memory and read this book all over again, I would a thousand times over." — ★★★★★ Goodreads reviewPerfect for fans of:The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataBefore We Were Strangers by Renée CarlinoTerms and Conditions by Lauren AsherArcher's Voice (but with sharper edges)Emotional angst with vineyard aesthetic (think Virgin River meets Bridgerton tension)
Outlaw Hearts (Outlaw Hearts Series #1)
by Rosanne BittnerA decades-long love story of two people, united by chance and separated by agonizing circumstance, that proves the power of unending love and its ability to overcome all odds.Miranda Hayes has lost everything—her family, her husband, her home. Orphaned and then widowed, desperate to find a safe haven, she sets out to cross a dangerous land alone…until chance brings her face-to-face with notorious gunslinger Jake Harkner.Hunted by the law and haunted by a brutal past, Jake has spent a lifetime fighting for everything he has. He's never known a moment's kindness…until fate brings him to the one woman willing to reach past his harsh exterior to the rebellious heart inside. He would die for her. He would kill for her. He will do whatever it takes to keep her his.Spanning the dazzling West with its blazing deserts and booming gold towns, Jake and Miranda must struggle to endure every hardship that threatens to tear them apart. But an outlaw's promise comes with a price…and even their passion may not burn bright enough to conquer the coming darkness.Outlaw Hearts Series:Outlaw Hearts (Book 1)Do Not Forsake Me (Book 2)Love's Sweet Revenge (Book 3)The Last Outlaw (Book 4)
Unwanted (Men and Monsters #1)
by Mia SheridanA heart-pounding, suspenseful, and supremely romantic novel from New York Times bestseller Mia Sheridan, author of Archer's Voice.When wilderness guide Harper Ward is summoned to the small town sheriff's office in Helena Springs, Montana, to provide assistance on a case, she is shocked to find that their only suspect in the double murder investigation is a man described as a savage.But the longer she watches the man known only as Lucas on the station surveillance camera, the more intrigued she becomes. He certainly looks primitive with his unkempt appearance and animal skin attire, but she also sees intelligence in his eyes, sensitivity in his expression. Who is he? And how is it possible that he's lived alone in the forest since he was a small child?As secrets begin to emerge, Harper is thrust into something bigger and more diabolical than she ever could have imagined. And standing right at the center of it all, is Lucas. But is he truly the wild man he appears to be? A cold blooded killer? An innocent victim? Or a perplexing mix of all three?Harper must find out the answers to these questions because the more time she spends with him, the more she risks losing her heart.Note: This book was previously published under the title Savaged.
Finding Eden (Acadia Duology #2)
by Mia SheridanThe second book in the Acadia Duology, a forbidden friends-to-lovers romance, from the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice.When the world as you know it has ended, when all that you love has been washed away, where do you find strength?Calder and Eden are free from the stifling grasp of Acadia, but the new world they've stepped into is just as isolating. Each convinced the other died in the flood that decimated their community, they're forced into modern life, hearts broken, futures unclear. After all they sacrificed to be together, a life without one another, forever haunted by grief and memories, seems impossible to bear.But they do bear it. They survive. And when they meet by chance years later, happiness, for once, finally seems within their grasp.Still, the past is a bright, burning pain between them, and Calder and Eden cannot truly move on until they lay it to rest. With Acadia's story forced into the public eye and dangerous questions mounting, the two must untangle the truths of the life they came from to discover who they are and who they might become together.Only, what they discover might drown them for good.
The Kingmaker (All The King's Men #1)
by Kennedy RyanHe walked away from a billion-dollar empire. She's fighting to reclaim what his family helped destroy.Falling in love was never part of the plan.Discover the sweeping, slow-burn All the King's Men duet from New York Times bestseller and RITA Award Winner Kennedy Ryan, where two fierce hearts clash in a battle of power, legacy, and longing.Maxim Cade has money, influence, and power in the oil industry—but he turns his back on it all. When he meets Lennix Hunter, an Indigenous activist risking everything for her land, their worlds collide with breathtaking intensity.Torn between passion and loyalty, Lennix and Maxim find themselves bound by a forbidden connection neither time nor distance can sever. With lyrical prose and emotional ferocity, The Kingmaker explores what it means to choose justice over comfort, love over safety, and purpose over privilege.If you crave forbidden love, unforgettable heroines, and romance that leaves a mark, Kennedy Ryan delivers a story reviewers call "dazzling," "unflinching," "powerful," and "a soaring masterpiece."
Stinger
by Mia SheridanA spicy second-chance standalone romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice.Sometimes, you don't even realize anything is wrong until someone comes along and changes you, and makes you want more.Grace Hamilton is the girl with a plan. She knows exactly where her life is going, and prides herself on always achieving her goals. She's never stepped outside the lines she draws for herself, and never considered what her heart truly wants. That is, until him.Carson Stinger doesn't play by any rules except his own. Working in the adult entertainment industry, he doesn't care what others think of his choices, and takes each day as it comes. No direction, no plan. He knows what women want from him, and in his eyes, it's all he has to offer…until her.When unexpected circumstances force them together, Grace and Carson are swept up into the electric chemistry between them, surrendering to a steamy Las Vegas weekend in each other's arms. But for two people whose worlds could never coexist, they know their time is short. That is, until their hearts get involved without their permission…
Becoming Calder (Acadia Duology #1)
by Mia SheridanThe first book in the Acadia Duology, a forbidden friends-to-lovers romance, from the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice.The light of love has always found its way into even the darkest of places, from the beginning of time to the end of the world.There is a place in today's America with no electricity, no plumbing, and no modern conveniences. In this place, there is no room for dreams, no space for self-expression, and no tolerance for ambition.In the community of Acadia lives a boy named Calder with the body of a god and the heart of a warrior. He serves his family with faith and honor, but he dares to dream of more…especially when an angel-faced girl his age is brought to their community. To Acadia, Eden is obedient perfection, prophesized to lead them to eternal peace, but to Calder, even at first glance, she is so much more.Calder and Eden were never meant to be friends. Certainly never meant to fall in love. After all, Eden is betrothed to Acadia's leader, secluded until the day of her destiny. But as she and Calder steal fleeting moments and forbidden kisses, their hearts grow dangerously tangled, and it's too late to heed the warnings.In Acadia, they can never be together. But Acadia is all they know. If they want any chance at a future, they must risk everything to choose between the life they were taught to live and the dream their hearts want to follow.
The Rebel King (All The King's Men #2)
by Kennedy RyanFrom beloved, RITA-award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the gripping, passionate finale of the All the King's Men duology.Though surrender is what Maxim Cade demanded of Lennix Hunter's body and heart, she had other plans. They were fast-burning fascination and combustible chemistry, the son of an oil baron and the Apache daughter at war with his family, but she trusted him, and he turned out to be a thief who stole her love.Still, if what they had was a lie, why had it felt so real?Now, the man she swore to hate is about to have it all, and he wants Lennix at his side. But when the two of them are forced to face the unthinkable, their rocky foundation is tested, as is the invisible thread that seems to wind their fates together. As they navigate a treacherous political landscape in their quest for justice, Maxim and Lennix soon learn that power is a game, and they are merely the pawns and players. Facing insurmountable odds, will they win the world, or will they lose it all?
Spelled (The Storymakers)
by Betsy SchowSomewhere over the rainbow, all spell is about to break loose in the first installment of this clever and hilarious YA fairy tale retelling trilogy, perfect for fans of Dorothy Must Die and Jen Calonita's Fairy Tale Reform School seriesFairy Tale Survival Rule #32: If you find yourself at the mercy of a wicked witch, sing a romantic ballad and wait for your Prince Charming to save the day.Yeah, no thanks. Dorothea is completely princed out. Sure, being the crown princess of Emerald has its perks—like Glenda Original ball gowns and Hans Christian Louboutin heels. But a forced marriage to the not-so-charming prince Kato is so not what Dorthea had in mind for her enchanted future.Talk about unhappily ever after.Trying to fix her prince problem by wishing on a (cursed) star royally backfires, leaving the kingdom in chaos and her parents stuck in some place called "Kansas." Now it's up to Dorthea and her pixed off prince to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz and undo the curse...before it releases the wickedest witch of all and spells The End for the world of Story.Fast-paced and delightfully unique, Spelled is perfect for readers looking for:a new twist on the Wizard of Oz fairy tale retellings and mashupswhimsical fantasy for tweens and teensdynamic and relatable heroines with snarkThe Storymakers Series:Spelled (Book 1)Wanted (Book 2)Banished (Book 3)
Let's Go to the Potty!: A Potty Training Book for Toddlers
by Allison JanduGet toddlers ready for preschool with an illustrated story that helps them use the potty with confidence!Provide your toddler with the gentle support and encouragement they need during potty training. Let's Go to the Potty is an engaging, story-driven guide for toddlers who are ready to break free from diapers. Playful pictures help them understand what potty training will look and feel like, and a short, rhyming potty song teaches them how to talk to you about their potty needs.Made for toddlers—Get toddlers involved in in the potty-training process with easy-to-understand, kid-friendly language and illustrations.On-the-job potty training—Your little one can enjoy this book while on the potty, helping them develop positive feelings about the potty and reinforce their learning.Support for all toddlers—This inclusive, gender-neutral approach to toddler potty books makes it easy for any toddler to see themselves in the story.Watch diapers fall by the wayside thanks to one of the best potty-training books for toddlers.
Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids: 20 Fun, Introductory Drawing Lessons
by Rockridge PressHelp kids ages 6 to 9 learn how to draw, one line at a time Did you know that any kid can learn how to draw an adorable kitty cat or a fearsome dragon? This step-by-step drawing book makes it simple for aspiring artists with handy tips, beginner advice, and, of course, lots of things they can practice drawing one line at a time!Go beyond other drawing books for kids with:Beginner lessons—This book introduces concepts like shapes, lines, space, forms, balance, and more alongside beginner-friendly images.20 adorable images—Kids will have the chance to draw all kinds of amazing things, from bumblebees and racehorses to sailboats and skyscrapers.Three levels of difficulty—Pictures start out simple and get more complicated as they go, helping kids grow their skills and gain confidence.Spark their creativity with this easy-to-follow guide to drawing for kids.
H2O (H2O #1)
by Virginia BerginIn the first book in a terrifying post-apocalyptic duology, it's in the rain…and just one drop will kill you. Perfect for fans of dystopian books!.27 is a number Ruby hates. It's a number that marks the percentage of the population that has survived. It's a number that means she's one of the "lucky" few still standing. And it's a number that says her father is probably dead.Against all odds, Ruby has survived the catastrophic onset of the killer rain. Two weeks after the radio started broadcasting the warning, "It's in the rain. It's fatal and there's no cure," the drinkable water is running out. Ruby's left with two options: persevere on her own or embark on a treacherous journey across the country to find her father—if he's even still alive.Don't miss the breathless conclusion to the H2O duology, The Storm.Perfect for those looking for:Post-apocalyptic survival fictionIntriguing and unique takes on a bestselling genreYoung adult dystopian fictionA strong female narrative
Play Therapy Activities: 101 Play-Based Exercises to Improve Behavior and Strengthen the Parent-Child Connection
by Melissa LaVigne LCSW, RPTHarness the power of play—101 creative ways for you and your child to bond, have fun, and so much more!What's the best way for children to relate to the world around them? Play! In this book, you'll find a collection of joyful activities that allow parents of children ages 3 to 9 to unlock the therapeutic benefits of play.From strengthening your bond to decreasing their screen dependency, Play Therapy Activities offers a variety of simple exercises that can help improve your child's behavior, impulse control, self-awareness, and more. New to the idea of play therapy? This parent-friendly guide offers a comprehensive overview of the practice, as well as advice for making sure you and your child get the most out of your experiences together.Play Therapy Activities provides:Open the play therapy toolbox—Discover how you can help your child hone certain skills and behaviors with arts and crafts, relaxation and breathing activities, and more.101 Fun activities—Whether it's dancing, creating stories, or playing outside, discover on- and off-the-page activities (and tips!) for any number of occasions and moods.Play therapy revealed—Find out how and why play therapy is so effective, as well as the ways in which these activities can supplement actual play therapy.Bring fun and skill-building games home with Play Therapy Activities.
We're Parents! The First-Time Dad's Guide to Baby's First Year: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive Together (First-Time Dads)
by Adrian KulpA practical guide for new dads, from your baby's birth to their first birthday Newborns don't come with a manual, but We're Parents! is the next best thing. Adrian Kulp (a four-time dad himself) offers fast, fun, and easy-to-digest advice that makes it simple for you to step up and do your part as a brand-new dad. Wondering how to burp your newborn? Not sure how to get them to try solids? Desperate to get them to sleep? This comprehensive guide breaks your baby's first year down into quarterly chunks, offering stage-specific advice, quick reference guides, tutorials, monthly stats and goals, and a healthy dose of humor to help you be a supportive partner and great dad to your little one. This standout among new dad books includes: Step-by-step how-tos—Find detailed guidance for common situations you'll encounter as a new dad, from soothing and swaddling your newborn to spotting food allergies and baby-proofing your home. Cheat sheet checklists—Get quarterly checklists of ways you can help around the house, with mom and the baby, and with events and medical appointments. Developmental milestones—Track your baby's development at a glance with charts that lay out the most important milestones in one place. Discover how to be the best father and husband you can be with the expert advice inside We're Parents!
Creative Production and Management in the Performing Arts: Modus Operandi (Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies)
by Vânia RodriguesThis volume takes stock of the ways in which the regimes of artistic creation and production intersect, lending special attention to emergent discourses and work models of producing and managing theatre, dance, and performance – through the lenses of creative producers.This book suggests that social protection failures, longstanding institutional shortcomings, and the dilemmas of social and environmental sustainability are pushing arts management and production modi operandi towards a review of its expansionist assumptions and managerial hyper-productivist processes. By documenting singular ‘counter-management’ experiences in Portugal, Belgium, France, and Brazil, this study makes a strong claim for a reassessment of the role of producers and art managers as reflective practitioners and as pivotal elements towards more sustainable artistic practices.This study will be of great interest to students and scholars in theatre and performance studies, policymakers, and cultural professionals.Chapter 2 and Conclusion of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
Gold Medal Policing: Operational Readiness and Performance Excellence (Routledge Series on Practical and Evidence-Based Policing)
by Judy M. McDonaldThis straightforward, easy-to-understand textbook inspires tools for improving job performance, productivity, and morale in law enforcement. The groundbreaking first edition of Gold Medal Policing, inspired by work with Olympic athletes, confirmed the importance of mental readiness in frontline policing excellence. Partnerships with policing and related fields positioned Gold Medal Policing principles across recruitment, multilevel training, web-based learning, and field assessment.The second edition consolidates two decades of peer-reviewed research and training, reflecting new trends, lessons, contemporary issues, and proven tools. Drawing on insights from frontline officers recognized for their excellence, including coach officers, it introduces an Operational Readiness Framework rooted in scientific principles. This framework systematically assesses physical, technical, and mental readiness, creating a detailed police-specific profile. A comprehensive literature review informs current police preparedness practices. Mental readiness is upheld to strict, measurable standards, akin to traditional physical and technical readiness. Best practices from exceptional officers are isolated, and operational benchmarks and strategies are established. The ultimate result is to empower officers to excel in the practice of their profession.Gold Medal Policing is indispensable for law enforcement leaders, scholars, students, and aspiring officers.Questions about the research? Contact the author Judy McDonald at judy.mcdonald@uottawa.ca
Fittingness and Environmental Ethics: Philosophical, Theological and Applied Perspectives (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies)
by Michael S. Northcott van den Heuvel, Steven C.This volume focuses on ‘fittingness’ as an ethical-aesthetical idea, and in particular examines how the concept is beneficial for environmental ethics. It brings together an innovative set of contributions to argue that fittingness is a significant but under-investigated facet of human ethical deliberation with both ethical and aesthetic dimensions. In widely diverse matters – from architecture to table manners – individuals and communities make decisions based on ‘fittingness’, also expressed in related terms, such as appropriateness, prudence, temperance, and mutuality. In the realm of environmental ethics, fittingness denotes a relation between conscious embodied persons and their habitats and is of relevance to judgements about how humans shape, and take up with, the non-human environment, and hence to ethical decisions about the development and use of the environment and non-human creatures. As such, fittingness can be of great benefit in reframing human relationships to the non-human, stimulating a way of living in the world that is fitting to the preservation of its fruitfulness, goodness, beauty, and truth.
Herman Daly’s Economics for a Full World: His Life and Ideas
by Peter A. VictorAs the first biography of Professor Herman Daly, this book provides an in-depth account of one of the leading thinkers and most widely read writers on economics, environment and sustainability.Herman Daly’s economics for a full world, based on his steady-state economics, has been widely acknowledged through numerous prestigious international awards and prizes. Drawing on extensive interviews with Daly and in-depth analysis of his publications and debates, Peter Victor presents a unique insight into Daly’s life from childhood to the present day, describing his intellectual development, inspirations and influence. Much of the book is devoted to a comprehensive account of Daly’s foundational contributions to ecological economics. It describes how his insights and proposals have been received by economists and non-economists and the extraordinary relevance of Daly’s full world economics to solving the economic problems of today and tomorrow. Innovative and timely, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars, researchers, activists and policy makers concerned with economics, environment and sustainability.
Dreaming a way: The Films of Lewis Klahr (Focus Animation)
by Chris RobinsonSince his debut in the 1980s, Lewis Klahr has built a mesmerizing and influential body of work, establishing himself as one of the foremost collage animators—or, as he prefers, a “re-animator.” His films explore themes of identity (Altair), childhood (The Pharaoh’s Belt), sexuality (Pony Glass, Downs Are Feminine), memory (False Aging, Daylight Moon, Engram Sepals), Greek mythology (Lethe, Helen of T, 66), and capitalism (Circumstantial Pleasures). These philosophical explorations are often veiled behind the familiar veneer of mid-20th-century American pop culture—drawing inspiration from film noir, melodrama, crime films, popular music, and comic books.Working with an eclectic mix of found imagery—including magazine ads, home movies, contact sheets, pornography, and comic books—along with layered soundscapes, Klahr’s characters drift through fragmented times and spaces, searching for connection and an elusive sense of self.Despite the allure of vivid pop culture references, Klahr’s films resist easy interpretation. His elliptical, dream-like narratives challenge viewers, creating spaces where meaning remains fluid and unresolved. Yet this ambiguity is intentional—Klahr embraces the uncertainty between his work and its audience, inviting exploration over resolution.In Dreaming a Way (of) Life: The Films of Lewis Klahr, award-winning writer Chris Robinson (The Animation Pimp, Unsung Heroes of Animation, Earmarked for Collision) offers the first full-length study of this prolific and influential collage animator. Through insightful analysis, Robinson unveils the depth and complexity of Klahr’s artistic vision, guiding readers into the magic and mystery of his cinematic universe.Key Features: First in-depth study of the work of American collage artist, Lewis Klahr Mixed biography with philosophical influenced approach to the major themes of his work Introduction of important experimental and independent animation figure that shows readers animation beyond typical industry fare.
Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design (Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks)
by Rachel Beth EgenhoeferThe Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design considers the design, not only of artifacts, but of structures, systems, and interactions in the context of sustaining our shared planet. This revised edition introduces new and updated chapters, as well as a new section on pedagogy for sustainable design. With authors from around the world, design is positioned in context with recent crises such as global pandemics, racial reckoning, political unrest, and natural disasters. Just as design is an interdisciplinary field, the climate crisis is deeply tangled in racial justice, gender justice, global health, economics, trade, and more. Divided into six sections, it presents a holistic approach to understanding the many facets of sustainable design: Part 1: Systems and Design Part 2: Complexities of Sustainable Design Part 3: Community Engaged Design for Local and Global Diversity Part 4: Design for Sustainable Behaviors Part 5: Design Futures Part 6: Pedagogy in Design for Sustainability Arguing that design needs to restore, regenerate, and rejuvenate our planet and people, this handbook will be invaluable to researchers, students, and practitioners across all subdisciplines of design, architecture, business, energy management, visual arts, and environmental studies, among others.
Navigating Language in Parliamentary Practice: Between Courtesy and Conflict in Japan (Routledge Research in Pragmatics)
by Lidia TanakaTanaka explores the language used in Japanese parliamentary interactions to shed light on the use of language as a tool by politicians to convince, negotiate, persuade, as well as deliver aggression and criticism. By looking at the speech of politicians in the parliament of Japan, Tanaka demonstrates the unbreakable link between language and politics.Despite the association of Japan as a society in which linguistic politeness is paramount, Tanaka highlights the many examples of impoliteness in parliament and illustrates the idea that Japanese parliamentarians use language strategically to accomplish their political agenda. Analysis of questions and answers in committee meetings demonstrate that regardless of which party they belong to, those in opposition use the most antagonistic strategies. The book also shows the ways in which politicians deliver face-attacks and demonstrates that impoliteness can be delivered without insults or open aggression, using extremely polite language, honorifics, or sarcasm and irony.Lastly, the book also reveals that face-attacks are sent by members of both the government and opposition. As a book that explores the commonly overlooked phenomenon of impoliteness in Japan in the context of parliamentary interactions, it is a valuable resource for researchers and academics in the field of pragmatics and discourse analysis as well as a viable resource for undergraduate and graduate students.