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The Trembling Hand: Reflections of a Black Woman in the Romantic Archive
by Mathelinda NabugodiA provocative, revelatory history of British Romanticism that examines the impact of the transatlantic slave economy on the lives and times of some of our most beloved poets—with urgent lessons for todayA scrap of Coleridge&’s handwriting. The sugar that Wordsworth stirred into his teacup. A bracelet made of Mary Shelley&’s hair. Percy Shelley&’s gilded baby rattle. The death mask preserving Keats&’s calm face. Byron&’s silk-lined leather boot. Who would have known there could be vast worlds contained in these items? In a completely new interpretation of the Romantics and their context, Whiting Award–winning scholar and literary sleuth Mathelinda Nabugodi uses these items to frame her interrogation of the poets, leading us on an expansive journey through time and memory, situating us in depth of their world, and her own.&“Freedom, liberty, autonomy are the period&’s favorite words,&” Nabugodi writes. Romantic poets sought truth in the depth of their souls and in the mind&’s unbounded regions. Ideals of free speech and human rights were being forged. And yet the period was defined by a relentless commitment to the displacement and stolen labor of millions. Romanticism, she argues, can no longer be discussed without the racial violence with which it was complicit. Still, rather than using this idea to rehash Black pain and subjugation, she mines the archives for instances of resistance, beauty, and joy.Nabugodi moves effortlessly between the past and present. She takes us into the physical archives, and, with startling clarity, unpacks her relationships with them: what they are and should be; who built them; how they are entwined with an industry that was the antithesis of freedom; and how she feels holding the materials needed to write this book, as a someone whose ancestry is largely absent from their ledgers.The Trembling Hand presents a dazzling new way of reading the past. This transfixing, evocative book reframes not only the lives of the legendary Romantics, but also their poetry and the very era in which they lived. It is a reckoning with art, archives, and academia bound to echo through the conversation for a long time to come.
Sloppy: Or: Doing It All Wrong
by Rax KingFrom the James Beard Award-nominated author of Tacky, a boldly funny, warts-and-all tour of the bad habits that make Rax King who she is"Most writers are boring people. King, though, seems different: Bettie Page meets Carrie Bradshaw."—Washington PostWith Rax King's trademark blend of irreverent humor and heartfelt honesty comes a new collection of personal essays unpacking bad behavior. Sloppy explores sobriety, begrudging self-improvement, and the habits we cling to with clenched fists. In &“Proud Alcoholic Stock,&” King examines her parents&’ unwavering dedication to 12 step programs and the texture her family history has lent to her own sobriety. &“Shoplifting from Brandy Melville&” is a lighthearted look at, what else?, shoplifting from Brandy Melville—one of her few remaining indulgences now that she doesn&’t drink. King writes about her overspending and temper control issues as well as her poorly managed mental health. These seventeen essays capture the personal and generational vices that make us who we are. From being a crummy waitress to using uppers to force friendships, from obsessing over the Neopets forums to lying for no discernable reason, these essays approach bad habits with emotional intelligence, kindness and—most importantly—humor.
Wrath of the Dragons: A Novel
by Olivia Rose DarlingIn the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Fear the Flames, two fated lovers must unite against warring kingdoms to defend their home and crowns from those who wish to destroy them.Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he&’s determined to fulfill his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he&’s ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience.Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she&’d ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more. As her father&’s only living heir, the Imirath throne is her right and destiny. But fighting and winning a war will require trusting Cayden Veles, her partner in crime and now king to her queen; the man she both longs for and doubts, especially after opening her heart only to become a pawn in his game.Navigating the shifting allegiances amongst all the kingdoms of Ravaryn will require all their strategy and strength, with devastating and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other. But Elowen and Cayden must find a way to stand strong within the power they&’ve gained, or risk losing everything.Delving deeper into a vast and ever-changing world, Wrath of the Dragons will take you on a journey filled with epic battles and a tender, angsty love for the ages.
Silvercloak (The Silvercloak Saga)
by L. K. StevenIn this addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fueled by pleasure and pain, an obsessive detective infiltrates a brutal gang of dark mages—knowing that one wrong move will get her killed. . . . &“A dazzling (and frequently sizzling) new fantasy.&” —Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lucy UndyingTwo decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron Killoran&’s parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hell-bent on revenge, she lies her way into Silvercloak Academy—the training ground for her city&’s elite order of detectives—with a single goal: to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.But when Saff&’s deception is exposed, rather than being cast out, she&’s given a rare opportunity: to go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover—and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, but there&’s also her growing feelings for the kingpin&’s tortured son, with his vicious pet fallowwolf, his dark past, and the curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saffron&’s hand.With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff finds her web of lies becoming harder to spin. And when one false step could destroy everything and everyone she&’s ever loved . . . the detective who&’s dedicated her life to vengeance just might die for it. Book One of the Silvercloak Saga
Love Forms: A Novel
by Claire AdamA heart-stirring novel about a mother&’s love, in all its forms, as a woman searches for the daughter she gave up for adoption, from the prize-winning author of Golden Child&“A beautiful story full of vibrance and heart . . . explores what it means to be a woman and what it means to love.&”—Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers&“Reads like a Claire Keegan story expanded by Elizabeth Strout.&”—The Times, &“Best Books to Take on Holiday This Summer&”For much of her life, Dawn has felt as if something is missing. Now, at the age of fifty-eight, with a divorce behind her and her two grown-up sons busy with their own lives, she should be trying to settle into a new future for herself. But she keeps returning to the past and to the secret she&’s kept all these years. At just sixteen, Dawn found herself pregnant, and—as was common in Trinidad back then—her parents sent her away to have the baby and give her up for adoption.More than forty years later, Dawn yearns to reconnect with her lost daughter. But tracking down her child is not as easy as she had thought. It&’s an emotional journey that leads Dawn to retrace her steps—from Trinidad to Venezuela and then to London—and to question not only that fateful decision she&’d made as a teenager but every turn in the road of her life since.Love Forms is a powerfully moving story of a woman in search of herself—a novel that rings with heartfelt empathy through the passages of a mother&’s life, depicting the enduring bonds of love, family, and home.
Bones at the Crossroads (Blood at the Root)
by LaDarrion WilliamsIn the sequel to the &“unforgettable&” (People), New York Times bestselling fantasy debut Blood at the Root, a Black teenager with magical powers returns to Caiman University only to find new dangers and new secrets.It's Homecoming season at Caiman University, and all 17-year-old Malik Baron wants to do is be a regular college student…or as regular as he can get at a magical HBCU for young, Black Conjurers. He&’s ready to go to parties, hang out with his new friends, choose a major, and talk to girls. Instead, he's reeling from a summer of revelations, heartbreak and betrayal, and still uncovering the truth about his powers and his legacy. The family he only just discovered is already fractured beyond repair, and a new relative who shows up on his doorstep brings even more questions. Then there&’s the mother he risked everything to find, who might be the biggest threat to the life he's trying to build. To protect his new community, Malik joins an elite secret society with roots in ancient magic.His journey takes him even deeper into his own heritage and the history of the magical world, while bringing him closer to a classmate whose friendship might mean something more, if Malik is ready to let her in. But how can he use powers he can&’t even control to defend a world he&’s not sure will ever fully accept him? And as the pressure and danger builds, will he be able to confront the deepening cracks within the magical society, and those building within himself?
Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology
by Adam PrusDrugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology offers a highly current and accessible overview of the fundamental concepts and principles of psychopharmacology. Author Adam Prus integrates approachable descriptions of drug action with historical context to help students understand the evolution of drug treatments and usage up to the current day. The Fourth Edition reflects a variety of developments including changes in the usage of nicotine and Delta-8-THC, additional clinical applications of psychedelics and gabapentin, and the discovery of new treatments for mental disorders using novel pharmacological approaches. Additionally, it incorporates updated statistics, changes in international law, and new information from DSM-5-TR.
Teaching AI Literacy Across the Curriculum: A K-12 Handbook
by Irina Lyublinskaya Xiaoxue DuAI is reshaping the future of education. Are your students ready? In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every facet of life, from how we shop to how we get our news, it’s inevitable that AI is changing the way we teach and the way students learn. For students to thrive in this world, they need more than just the ability to use technology; they need to understand how it works, its potential, and its limitations. They need AI literacy. Teaching AI Literacy Across the Curriculum delves into the symbiotic relationship between AI and education, providing cutting-edge research and practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate AI literacy into teaching across disciplines. Authors Irina Lyublinskaya and Xiaoxue Du introduce a pedagogical framework for teaching AI literacy that explores the Big Five Ideas in AI and integrates with practical strategies for teaching AI core concepts across different subjects. Divided into three parts, focusing on theoretical foundations, practical examples, and assessment of AI literacy, this book Offers guidance on integrating AI literacy across various subjects, such as Science, Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies Provides real-world examples that provoke thoughtful discussions on the ethical considerations and biases inherent in AI Helps teachers to foster critical thinking to ensure that students are well-prepared for the AI-driven future Includes a companion website with access to a wealth of resources such as lesson plans and supplemental materials, templates, and graphic organizers to support AI education in the classroom By weaving AI concepts into the educational tapestry, this book serves as a valuable resource for educators, offering practical strategies and insights to cultivate a generation of learners who are not only technologically adept but also critically engaged with the ethical and societal implications of AI.
Teaching AI Literacy Across the Curriculum: A K-12 Handbook
by Irina Lyublinskaya Xiaoxue DuAI is reshaping the future of education. Are your students ready? In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every facet of life, from how we shop to how we get our news, it’s inevitable that AI is changing the way we teach and the way students learn. For students to thrive in this world, they need more than just the ability to use technology; they need to understand how it works, its potential, and its limitations. They need AI literacy. Teaching AI Literacy Across the Curriculum delves into the symbiotic relationship between AI and education, providing cutting-edge research and practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate AI literacy into teaching across disciplines. Authors Irina Lyublinskaya and Xiaoxue Du introduce a pedagogical framework for teaching AI literacy that explores the Big Five Ideas in AI and integrates with practical strategies for teaching AI core concepts across different subjects. Divided into three parts, focusing on theoretical foundations, practical examples, and assessment of AI literacy, this book Offers guidance on integrating AI literacy across various subjects, such as Science, Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies Provides real-world examples that provoke thoughtful discussions on the ethical considerations and biases inherent in AI Helps teachers to foster critical thinking to ensure that students are well-prepared for the AI-driven future Includes a companion website with access to a wealth of resources such as lesson plans and supplemental materials, templates, and graphic organizers to support AI education in the classroom By weaving AI concepts into the educational tapestry, this book serves as a valuable resource for educators, offering practical strategies and insights to cultivate a generation of learners who are not only technologically adept but also critically engaged with the ethical and societal implications of AI.
SEL Muscle Mastery: Six Tools for Building Resilience and Connection in Schools and Communities
by Lori Woodley-LangendorffSocial emotional literacy is for everyone! Adults are tasked with teaching social emotional literacy (SEL), including skills like curiosity, respect, and problem-solving, but too often we fail to acknowledge or tend to our own well-being. In SEL Muscle Mastery, you will discover six SEL Muscles™ that, when strengthened and flexed with skill, support our own emotional balance and are key to building resilient and joyful environments where we can effectively teach and kids can sustainably learn. Inside this transformative guidebook, you′ll discover: A framework for managing student behavior and classroom dynamics, finding personal fulfillment, and supporting the whole child Reflection prompts for readers to use to consider what is present in the moment and what is possible in the future Links to videos and an open-access curriculum Exercises, stories, and examples for teachers, caregivers, and community members In this beautifully illustrated book, Lori Woodley-Langendorff, a former school counselor and award-winning film producer and educational consultant, presents a powerful new toolkit to enhance your ability to navigate difficult circumstances with greater ease and joy, both in and out of the classroom.
SEL Muscle Mastery: Six Tools for Building Resilience and Connection in Schools and Communities
by Lori Woodley-LangendorffSocial emotional literacy is for everyone! Adults are tasked with teaching social emotional literacy (SEL), including skills like curiosity, respect, and problem-solving, but too often we fail to acknowledge or tend to our own well-being. In SEL Muscle Mastery, you will discover six SEL Muscles™ that, when strengthened and flexed with skill, support our own emotional balance and are key to building resilient and joyful environments where we can effectively teach and kids can sustainably learn. Inside this transformative guidebook, you′ll discover: A framework for managing student behavior and classroom dynamics, finding personal fulfillment, and supporting the whole child Reflection prompts for readers to use to consider what is present in the moment and what is possible in the future Links to videos and an open-access curriculum Exercises, stories, and examples for teachers, caregivers, and community members In this beautifully illustrated book, Lori Woodley-Langendorff, a former school counselor and award-winning film producer and educational consultant, presents a powerful new toolkit to enhance your ability to navigate difficult circumstances with greater ease and joy, both in and out of the classroom.
Pedagogies of Voice: Street Data and the Path to Student Agency
by Shane SafirTransform your classroom into a liberatory space for student voice, belonging, and intellectual development. Too often, traditional educational models silence students’ voices and stifle their genius. Pedagogies of Voice invites educators at all levels to reinvent their schools and classrooms into spaces that celebrate student identity, nurture agency, awaken inquiry, and cultivate deep belonging for every child. Pedagogies of Voice introduces four domains of agency: Identity, Belonging, Inquiry, and Efficacy—foundational pillars for fostering student engagement and growth. Additional features include 8 Pedagogies in Practice: Strategies like microaffirmations, questions over answers, learning design templates, and radical inclusion to spark concrete transformation in your schools and classrooms. Awakenings: Reflective moments designed to foster self-awareness and deepen pedagogical practice. Integrative Case Study: A powerful exploration of Indigenous land-based education and learning by British Columbia leader John Harris. Developed using the Equity Transformation Cycle introduced in the bestselling Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation and informed by conversations with educators across North America, this book presents a compelling framework for creating schools that affirm every learner while dismantling systems of oppression. Reimagine your role as an educator and create classrooms that honor every student’s voice.
Pedagogies of Voice: Street Data and the Path to Student Agency
by Shane SafirTransform your classroom into a liberatory space for student voice, belonging, and intellectual development. Too often, traditional educational models silence students’ voices and stifle their genius. Pedagogies of Voice invites educators at all levels to reinvent their schools and classrooms into spaces that celebrate student identity, nurture agency, awaken inquiry, and cultivate deep belonging for every child. Pedagogies of Voice introduces four domains of agency: Identity, Belonging, Inquiry, and Efficacy—foundational pillars for fostering student engagement and growth. Additional features include 8 Pedagogies in Practice: Strategies like microaffirmations, questions over answers, learning design templates, and radical inclusion to spark concrete transformation in your schools and classrooms. Awakenings: Reflective moments designed to foster self-awareness and deepen pedagogical practice. Integrative Case Study: A powerful exploration of Indigenous land-based education and learning by British Columbia leader John Harris. Developed using the Equity Transformation Cycle introduced in the bestselling Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation and informed by conversations with educators across North America, this book presents a compelling framework for creating schools that affirm every learner while dismantling systems of oppression. Reimagine your role as an educator and create classrooms that honor every student’s voice.
Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective
by Cassia Spohn Craig T. Hemmens David C. BrodyComprehensive and engaging, Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective deepens your students′ understanding by thoroughly examining the courts and their vital role in the criminal justice system. The Sixth Edition introduces updated content, including discussions on evolving marijuana laws, the balance between victims′ and defendants′ rights, court-administered bail, and domestic violence courts.
Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective
by Cassia Spohn Craig T. Hemmens David C. BrodyComprehensive and engaging, Criminal Courts: A Contemporary Perspective deepens your students′ understanding by thoroughly examining the courts and their vital role in the criminal justice system. The Sixth Edition introduces updated content, including discussions on evolving marijuana laws, the balance between victims′ and defendants′ rights, court-administered bail, and domestic violence courts.
The Quick and Easy Guide to United Methodist Polity Second Edition
by Thomas W. Jr. Anne L. BurkholderPolity and purpose for ordering our lives for God’s mission.Transform your understanding of United Methodist Church governance with this newly updated guide, reflecting the pivotal changes from the 2020/2024 General Conference. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or new to church leadership, this comprehensive resource illuminates the path forward in our shared mission to transform the world for Christ.This invaluable companion features:* Over 250 alphabetized entries, thoughtfully curated from "Accessibility" to "Youth Ministry"* Inspiring quotes from John Wesley and Methodist luminaries that connect our past to our present* Clear, practical explanations that bridge theological foundations with everyday church leadership* Precise cross-references to the Book of Discipline, ensuring confident decision-making* Essential tools including a quick-start guide and comprehensive acronym indexPerfect for everyone from local pastors to bishops, this guide transforms complex church polity into clear, actionable insights. It''s more than a reference—it's your partner in ministry, helping you lead with wisdom, understanding, and purpose in our evolving denominational landscape.
The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: The Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb - By The People Who Were There
by Garrett M. Graff'Magisterial...A stunning account that brings to the fore the nuclear saga's surreal combination of ingenuity, fate, and terror.' -Publishers Weekly (starred review)'If you are an intelligent person, or at the very least think you are, you have to read The Devil Reached Toward the Sky...This period in history has never been more relevant and frightening than it is today.' -James Patterson 'Comprehensive and engrossing...Excellent oral history.' -Kirkus ReviewsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of When the Sea Came Alive and The Only Plane in the Sky, a sweeping and comprehensive oral history of the atomic bomb's creation and deployment, marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.April 12, 1945. Less than three months into his vice presidency, Harry Truman is catapulted into the Oval Office following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. As he recites the oath, he learns a chilling secret known only to a select few: the United States is on the verge of deploying a weapon of unimaginable power. This weapon could end the war but also herald a new age of global fear and uncertainty.Drawing from over twenty-five oral history archives across the US, Japan, and Europe, Graff has masterfully blended the memories and perspectives from key figures like Harry Truman and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the crews of the B-29 bombers, Enola Gay and Bock's Car, the rescuers who bravely faced the destruction, and the haunting stories of those at ground zero in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the experiences of the hibakusha - the 'bomb-affected people'.Enriched by memoirs, diaries, letters, official documents, and news reports, this is an immersive and deeply human account of the Manhattan Project through the end of World War II and the dawning of the Cold War, offering a vivid, multi-dimensional view of events that reshaped the world forever.
Something in the Walls: The addictive and chilling folk horror perfect for fans of Midsommar
by Daisy Pearce'FULL OF SUPERB, AND SUSTAINED, TENSION AND HEAVY DOSES OF FOLKLORE AND EERIE HISTORY' New York Times'A HAUNTING SUSPENSE NOVEL THAT READERS WILL NOT SOON FORGET' Library JournalUnbearably tense, utterly propulsive, and studded with folklore and horror, Something in the Walls is perfect for anyone who loves Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House.SHE'S LOOKING FOR THE TRUTH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE IS STARING BACK.Newly-trained child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field full of experts, she's been unable to find work, instead aimlessly spending her days stuck in the stifling heat wave sweeping across Britain. So it feels like a welcome reprieve when journalist Sam Hunter approaches her with a proposition. Alice Webber is a thirteen-year-old girl who claims she's being haunted by a witch. Living with her family in the remote Cornish village of Banathel, Alice's symptoms are increasingly disturbing. Taking this job will give Mina some experience; Sam will get the scoop of a lifetime; and Alice will get better, Mina is sure of it. But as Alice's behaviour becomes increasingly inexplicable and intense, the dark cracks in Banathel begin to show. The village has a deep history of superstition and witchcraft. They believe there is evil in the world, and they have ways of . . . dealing with it. Mina is desperate to understand how deep their sinister traditions go - and how her own past may be the biggest threat of all.'A taut tale that chillingly intertwines psychological and supernatural suspense' Kirkus'A deliciously creepy and twisty chiller that fans of The Conjuring and Stephen King will love' Bestselling author Mark Edwards'Pearce provides visceral descriptions of people and places and smells and sounds to create a world where no one can trust their senses. Readers will be left questioning which is more disturbing, the rot within or the evil of other people' Booklist'Pearce has written something magical with the capacity of leaving me genuinely frightened. There are scenes in this book I'll never forget' Kristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile'A terrific tale of cults, witch bottles, curses, witchcraft and the 'old ways'"Horror DNA'The perfect dark, creepy, witchy read to keep you warm with fright this winter... creepy, emotional, complex, and incredibly atmospheric' Horror BoundBooks by Daisy PearceSOMETHING IN THE WALLSDARK IS WHEN THE DEVIL COMES (coming soon)
Refusing Sustainability: Race and Environmentalism in a Changing Europe
by Elana ResnickSustainability has become a touchstone for development worldwide, promising an antidote to environmental degradation and capitalism's excess: waste. Refusing Sustainability presents a fundamentally different account of sustainability and waste itself by uncovering the intersections of international environmental reforms and racialized labor. In Bulgaria, Roma comprise the bulk of the country's waste workers, while anti-Roma racism casts them as socially disposable. Without their labor, however, the country cannot meet the sustainability targets required by the European Union. Drawing on fieldwork that spans twenty years, including eleven months working alongside Romani women street sweepers, and years embedded in waste organizations, political campaigns, Roma NGOs, and activist groups, Elana Resnick examines the power hierarchies that shape both waste management and European geopolitics. Instead of focusing on only environmental harms or toxic distributions, Refusing Sustainability approaches Romani life-worlds as spaces of creative production, and also tells several larger stories: of postsocialist racial capitalism, environmental progressivism, democratic failures, mutual aid, and the power of women's friendships. Through these stories, Resnick illuminates how ordinary people, racialized as discardable, resist systems that simultaneously rely on and exclude them.
The Comedy of Computation: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Obsolescence
by Benjamin MangrumIn this cultural history of the computer, Benjamin Mangrum shows that comedy has been central to how we've made sense of the technology's sweeping effects on public life and private experience. From the first Broadway play to include a computer in the 1950s to popular films like You've Got Mail and joke-telling digital assistants, Mangrum assembles an extensive archive of work by writers, filmmakers, programmers, engineers, and other technologists who have coupled comedy with computation. Many have used comedy to make the computer seem ordinary. Others have tried to stage the assimilation of computers within corporate life as a kind of comic drama. Mangrum describes these and many other ways in which comedy and computation have come together as a new genre of experience: the comedy of computation. The modern world exalts advances in technology, but we are constantly haunted by the specter of falling behind and becoming obsolete. Mangrum examines how comedy serves as a stage for working out these conflicted modes of experience in writing by Dave Eggers, Curtis Sittenfeld, Ishmael Reed, and Kurt Vonnegut Jr., among others, arguing that when we look at the comic forms that shape the cultures of computing, we come to better understand the tensions and contradictions internal to the social world we inhabit.
Good Kids: The Politics of Child Labor in the Global South (Culture and Economic Life)
by Isabel JijonOne in ten children worldwide is involved in some form of child labor. While almost half are in occupations that put their safety at risk, the other half have "gray" jobs like industrial farming or selling candy on the street. Children in these positions often defend the value of their work, and some even join social movements to demand the "right to work with dignity." In Good Kids, Isabel Jijon reveals how global campaigns against child labor are often met with resistance from the very children they are meant to protect. Conducting interviews in Bolivia and Ecuador with children who defend their labor, Jijon explores what they mean by "value," "rights," and "dignity" in this context. She finds that working children seek a sense of self-worth, as well as worthiness in their closest relationships; they use work to prove that they are "good sons/daughters," "good friends," or simply "good kids." Drawing, also, on interviews with reformers invested in ending child labor, Jijon produces a nuanced picture of the ways that global campaigns can, unintentionally, undermine these relationships and make working children feel stigmatized rather than protected. This fascinating and challenging study of moral meaning-making upends simple understandings of harm and worthiness in a vast but poorly understood labor market.
Mobilizing the Past: The Lessons of History and the Danger of War between China and the United States
by Steve ChanHistorical analogies are often utilized to frame and formulate foreign policies, illuminate issues of war and peace, and mobilize support for particular political programs. The historical record, however, can be distorted in a variety of ways, leading to overly simplistic, misleading conclusions that impair sound policy and scholarship. This danger is most imminent and palpable when there exists premature academic consensus, pressure to conform to political orthodoxy, intellectual complacency, and cognitive resistance to alternate interpretations of historical episodes. We must be especially vigilant to guard against these pitfalls when deliberating one of the most high-stakes topics in global politics: the alarming potential for military conflict between the United States and China. Past precedents and parallels regularly inform analyses of China's relations with the US. By highlighting serious errors of commission or omission in popular narratives and scholarly studies concerning international relations in general and Sino-American relations in particular, Steve Chan challenges commonly accepted "lessons of history" and cautions against the misuse and misunderstanding of the past in examining China's rise and its implications for international peace and stability. This far-reaching book presents alternative, overlooked historical accounts that are highly pertinent to Sino-American relations today, making it essential for researchers and students of international affairs.
Forts
by Katie VenitA lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world.The world is filled with forts. Tiny worlds within this world,safe as coat pockets.Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play, ponder and dream. Whether it&’s a tree house in the backyard or a blanket fort inside, a fort is a magical place filled with imagination and wonder.Debut author Katie Venit and celebrated illustrator Kenard Pak have crafted a lyrical celebration of the secret spaces we hold so dear. Forts encourages readers to explore the world around them to find the perfect place where they belong.
Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party
by Dan Murphy Aubrey PlazaFrom award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy comes the story of a feisty wannabe bruja and the kooky witch she helps to throw the best Halloween party of the season!Luna Lopez wants to be a witch.Pheenie the witch wants to throw a Halloween party.Together this unlikely pair strikes a deal: If Luna helps her pull off the best, most spectacular soiree in the neighborhood, Pheenie will teach her the secrets to her potions and spells.There&’s only one problem: Getting this party on track is harder than Luna expected. She&’ll have to curb every one of the frazzled witch&’s creepy, crawly instincts to make sure the evening is full of both tricks and treats . . . and not a festive flop!From goblins and ghouls to kids and cats, all are invited to party in this Halloween celebration from award-winning actress and producer Aubrey Plaza and co-author Dan Murphy.
Something Whiskered (Cat in the Stacks Mystery)
by Miranda JamesA dead baron, an Irish castle, and an unexpected ghost . . . Charlie Harris, Helen Louise Brady, and their feline friend Diesel find themselves hot on the trail of a conniving killer in this delightful Cat in the Stacks Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Miranda James.Charlie Harris and his wife, Helen Louise Brady, have arrived in Ireland for their honeymoon. After a few days in Dublin, they head to County Clare, ancestral home to Helen Louise&’s extended family, the O&’Bradys. Her cousin Lorcan runs Castle O&’Brady as a bed-and-breakfast with his wife Caoimhe and their daughter and son-in-law. But upon arrival at the castle, the newlyweds are shocked to see a body falling from the roof.The dead man is centenarian Finn, Baron O'Brady, Lorcan&’s grandfather, which means that Lorcan now becomes the new Baron O'Brady. Was someone in a hurry for Lorcan to assume the title and ownership of the estate? Or is there another reason for wanting Finn dead? And why is a ghostly cat making an appearance in their room-is he trying to warn them? Charlie and Helen Louise must answer these questions and more as they realize the local garda can't solve the crime alone. And along with Diesel they will have to investigate themselves or risk something wicked coming their way…