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Belarus in Autoethnographic Narratives: The Art of Mercy Against Oblivion
by Victor MartinovichThis book offers an autoethnographic exploration of the interplay of art, memory, and resilience in Eastern Europe, weaving together the personal and collective histories of Belarusians – those who survived two World Wars and their contemporaries, who are now looking for a way out of a political crisis in the region.Set against the history of Belarus, it recounts the story of the author’s greatgrandfather Amyalyan, a Belarusian peasant executed by the Nazis after saving a Jewish man during World War II, along with reflections on artists like Chaïm Soutine and Marc Chagall, whose journeys reflect the region’s cultural endurance. Combining autoethnography and art history, this book presents art as a medium of empathy, challenging readers to engage with paintings emotionally rather than through a purely analytical lens. Each chapter functions as both a historical reflection and an invitation to see art as a means of reclaiming personal narratives, making historical traumas accessible and relatable. Themes of compassion, forgiveness, and the humanizing power of art emerge as essential elements, guiding readers through the complex intersections of personal and collective memory.This book is a valuable addition for researchers and students interested in ethnography and autoethnography, Eastern European studies, art history, cultural studies, and memory studies.
Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB® (Advances in Applied Mathematics)
by Dean G. DuffyIn the five previous editions of Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB®, the author presented a text firmly grounded in mathematics that engineers and scientists must understand and know how to use. Tapping into decades of teaching at the US Navy Academy and the US Military Academy and serving for twenty-five years at (NASA) Goddard Space Flight, he combines teaching and practical experience that is rare among authors of advanced engineering mathematics books.This edition continues to refine a smaller, easier to read, and useful version of this classic textbook. While competing textbooks continue to grow, the book presents a slimmer, more practical option to align with the expectations of today’s students.The new edition of the author’s classic textbook continues on a path to creating the best possible learning resource for instructors and students alike. Through extensive class testing over five previous editions, including the author’s current course at the US Naval Academy, the book has been steadily improved.The primary mission of this edition is to dramatically increase the quality and quantity of examples and problems, especially in the chapters on differential equations and Laplace transforms. The chapters on differential equations, linear algebra, Fourier series, and Laplace transforms have seen the greatest changes. Of course, this edition continues to offer a wealth of examples and applications from scientific and engineering literature, a highlight of previous editions.MATLAB® remains central to the presentation and is employed to reinforce the concepts that are taught. Worked solutions are given in the back of the book. An Instructor’s Solutions Manual is also available.
Autism Awareness and Crime: Investigating the School-to-Prison Pipeline
by Neil Alexander-PasseAutism Awareness and Crime explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the ‘school to prison pipeline’. This book takes the reader through a journey from understanding autism, how it manifests and how it is diagnosed. The author looks at how circumstances in schools including isolation, misunderstanding meltdowns, lack of autism awareness and training have criminalised autism, leading to suspensions, exclusions, and the use of restraint and seclusion. He draws on survey data to ascertain whether there is a link between a lack of autism awareness and provision in education settings for young people, and an increased likelihood of criminal behaviour later in life. The book looks at the type of offences that young people with autism are commonly arrested for, and the contributing autistic traits that are related to them which can be termed ‘risk factors’. Criminal offences including stalking, arson and cyber-dependent crimes are examined in detail, and this book also considers how individuals with ASD are treated by the criminal justice system. This volume is ideal for students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of forensic psychology, criminology, special educational needs, and social work.
Research-Based Instruction in Physical Education and Sport: Practical Applications and Methods for Educators
by Eve Bernstein Sharon R. PhillipsThis textbook brings research-based instructional methods to the teaching and learning of physical activity and physical education.Contributors highlight research-driven pedagogies around sport activities, beginning with current students' considerations and expanding to timely topics affecting instruction. Each chapter follows a clear and accessible structure, beginning with questions posed to the reader to contextualize the chapter and practical applications of the research presented. Chapters provide clear introductions to the research topic, discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing the research concepts into teaching practice, and suggest activities that apply the concepts learned. Content is applicable across community- and school-based contexts, suggesting research-based practices that can provide a helpful recommendation to improve student experience wherever physical education curriculum is presented.Ideal for pre-service teachers in physical education, teacher education and general physical education programs, and coaches, this book provides a user-friendly introduction to evidence-based physical education teaching practices that can be incorporated into existing methods of teaching sport.
Scientific Research and Methodology: An Introduction to Quantitative Research and Statistics
by Peter K. DunnThis textbook is designed for teaching quantitative research in the scientific, health and engineering disciplines at first-year undergraduate level, with an emphasis on statistics. It covers the research process, including asking research questions, research design, data collection, summarising data, analysis and communication. Many real journal articles are used throughout the text as examples that demonstrate the use of the techniques.Students are introduced to statistics as a method for answering questions. Descriptive research questions lead to analysis of single proportions and means. Repeated-measures research questions are answered using paired quantitative data. Relational research questions compare proportions, odds and means in different groups. Correlational research questions are studied using correlation and regression techniques.Statistical topics include numerical summary methods (such as means, odds ratios and identification of outliers), graphing (such as histograms, case-profile plots and scatterplots), confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Emphasis is placed on understanding and concepts; while calculations are shown in simple situations, they are deferred to software when the computations become tedious and disruptive to understanding.Almost every dataset used is a real dataset, and is available online or in an associated R package SRMData. Software output is often used when calculations become onerous. The output is sufficiently generic that the book can be used in conjunction with any statistical software.
Lubricant Technology: Fundamentals and Applications (Application Tribology: Materials, Design, Manufacturing and Testing)
by Upendra Maurya Gourav Khajuria Velagapudi VasuIn the rapidly evolving world of mechanical systems, lubricants play a critical role in minimizing friction, reducing wear, and improving energy efficiency. Lubricant Technology: Fundamentals and Applications delves into the multifaceted science of lubrication, bridging the gap between foundational principles and cutting-edge innovations.Written by leading experts, this comprehensive volume explores: The fundamentals of friction, wear, and lubrication. The chemistry and properties of base oils and advanced lubricants. Revolutionary bio-lubricants, nanolubricants, and ionic liquid additives. Emerging trends such as superlubricity and smart lubricants. Sustainable practices in used-oil disposal and future industry directions. With detailed studies, practical insights, and research-backed discussions, this book is an indispensable resource for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including mechanical engineering, industrial and production engineering, manufacturing engineering, and materials science.Whether you're exploring the basics of lubricant formulation or investigating advanced applications, Lubricant Technology: Fundamentals and Applications provides the knowledge you need to drive innovation and sustainability in lubrication science.
The Public Relations Handbook (Media Practice)
by Theaker, AlisonThe Public Relations Handbook provides an engaging, in-depth exploration of the dynamic and ever-evolving public relations (PR) industry.Split into three parts exploring key conceptual themes in public relations, this book offers an overview of topics including: strategic PR; politics and the media; media relations in the social media age; strategic communication management; PR ethics; activism and PR; and the effects of globalisation and technology on the field. This book also includes a discussion of critical themes in PR research and exploratory case studies of PR strategies in a variety of institutions, including the Royal Society of Chemistry, Corps Security and The Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Featuring wide-ranging contributions from key figures in the PR profession, this new edition presents fresh views on AI, social media curation, and 'the decline of media', and is packed with student-friendly features including clear chapter aims, discussion questions and further reading suggestions throughout.The Public Relations Handbook is an ideal resource for students of public relations, corporate and strategic communications, and marketing communications.This book is supported by additional instructor resources, including brand-new classroom activities for every chapter available at www.routledge.com/9781032852683.
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques for Engineering Applications (Materials, Devices, and Circuits)
by Shubham Tayal Ravichander Janapati Usha Desai Steven Fernandes Rakesh SenguptaThis book presents various machine learning applications in the field of engineering with a focus on deep learning-based machine learning approaches. It examines the relationship between three different multidisciplinary engineering branches: biomedical engineering, signal processing, and computer science.Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques for Engineering Applications explores recent advancements in the use of AI/ML in practical engineering applications by inviting top experts to share the outcomes of their most recent work. Among the topics explored are detection, measurement, and monitoring of signals (biosensors and biomedical devices) and the use of diagnostic interpretations of bioelectric data using signal-processing techniques. The authors also address several machine learning tasks, such as classification (supervised learning) and clustering (unsupervised learning), in the context of engineering. Finally, the book also describes the development of new biomaterials for use in the body.The book will be a great help to researchers and academics working in the fields of biomedical signaling and/or human-machine interface.
Professional Ethics in Welfare Work and Education: Nordic Perspectives (Routledge Research in Education)
by Bjørn Ribers Niels WarringFundamentally concerning the relationship and dynamics between education, professionalism and ethical awareness, this interdisciplinary, edited volume showcases novel research perspectives on professional ethics in education, practice, and the work life of welfare professionals in the Nordic countries.Contextualising the term ‘welfare professions’ as the collective definition of teachers, early childhood educators, social educators, social workers and nurses in the Nordic countries, the book chiefly concerns their ability to navigate within the complex political and institutional frameworks that surround their working environments. Chapters position their competence to act with strong critical, ethical awareness and integrity as a key tenet of a well-functioning education system, and provide research-based perspectives and reflections on how the dichotomy between ethical standards and realities of practice can lead to ethical pressure and moral distress. With contributions from Denmark and the Nordic countries, as well as Canada and the US, the book offers empirical and theoretical perspectives into the relationship between education, professionalism and ethical awareness, and is supported with empirical examples and research-based case studies. Ultimately, the book showcases and promotes research aimed at strengthening professionalism based on critical, innovative and practice-focused education.This enlightening book will be essential reading for global academics, researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of pedagogy, professional development, the sociology of education, and education ethics more broadly. Those involved with issues of welfare in society, working life research, policy and professional values will also find the volume of use.
Applications of Blockchain Technology
by Nagendra Singh Arvind Mewada Mohd. Aquib Ansari Amrendra Singh YadavThis book explores the transformative potential of blockchain technology and shows how blockchain can promote equitable access to resources and bridge societal gaps. It examines blockchain's role in enhancing transparency, security, and decentralisation across various sectors and in society. The book addresses both the advancements and challenges of blockchain, providing practical use cases to understand the opportunities, limitations, and innovative applications of blockchain, envisioning a future where this technology drives significant societal change. Showcases practical use cases in healthcare, finance, governance, supply chain management, and humanitarian aid Covers decentralized finance (DeFi), financial inclusion, asset tokenization, and impact investing Investigates blockchain's role in environmental conservation, charitable donations, and ethical considerations Examines scalability, interoperability, security, and regulatory concerns and discusses self-sovereign identity and personal information control through blockchain Offers insights for policymakers on creating a conducive environment for blockchain while safeguarding public interests This is a reference for scholars and practitioners interested about the impact of blockchain.
The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound: A Memoir
by Raymond AntrobusA groundbreaking exploration of deafness by a young award-winning poet—a memoir, a cultural history, and a call to action&“Expansive, generous, and massively tender.&”—Hanif Abdurraqib, author of There&’s Always This Year&“Beautifully complicates and expands our understanding of what deafness is . . . a book that changed how I will move through the world.&”—Clint Smith, author of How the Word Is Passed&“A litany to beauty beyond what is spoken. This book is an essential education.&”—Safiya Sinclair, author of How to Say Babylon&“A spellbinding account of [Antrobus's] youth as a deaf, mixed-race child in East London . . . an unforgettable account of finding one&’s voice. It&’s masterful.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)One of Publishers Weekly&’s Top 10 New Memoirs and Biographies of the Fall • One of The Washington Post and Vulture&’s Most Anticipated BooksI live with the aid of deafness. Like poetry, it has given me an art, a history, a culture and a tradition to live through. This book charts that art in the hopes of offering a map, a mirror, a small part of a larger story.Raymond Antrobus was first diagnosed as deaf at the age of six. He discovered he had missing sounds—bird calls, whistles, kettles, alarms. Teachers thought he was slow and disruptive, some didn&’t believe he was deaf at all.The Quiet Ear tells the story of Antrobus&’s upbringing at the intersection of race and disability. Growing up in East London to an English mother and Jamaican father, educated in both mainstream and deaf schooling systems, Antrobus explores the shame of miscommunication, the joy of finding community, and shines a light on deaf education.Throughout, Antrobus sets his story alongside those of other D/deaf cultural figures—from painters to silent film stars, poets to performers—the inspiring models of D/deaf creativity he did not have growing up. A singular, remarkable work, The Quiet Ear is a much-needed examination of deafness in the world.
Through an Open Window: A Novel
by Pamela TerryA charming, heartfelt novel about the bonds of family, whether found or foretold, from the author of The Sweet Taste of Muscadines.In the small Southern town of Wesleyan, Georgia, where the air smells of red clay and sea salt, Margaret Elliot has lived a seemingly charmed life—until the recent loss of her beloved husband. Since then, Margaret has been seeing visions of her aunt Edith, the indomitable woman who raised her after her parents died when she was a baby. As these mysterious and undeniable visitations continue, Margaret becomes convinced that Aunt Edith is trying to tell her something important. As she follows the clues that almost magically present themselves, it becomes clear there is a secret from Margaret&’s past waiting to be uncovered.As Margaret grapples with each new revelation, she also worries about her three grown children. Her stoic and inscrutable eldest daughter, Mouse, continues to struggle with the grief of losing her father. Her son Lawrie, always his mother&’s favorite, faces life-altering changes that he both longs for and fears—while Tom, Lawrie&’s twin, must wrestle with the consequences of a work decision that has blown up his entire life. Despite the tensions among the siblings as they argue about how best to support their mother, the whole family is soon embroiled in uncovering the truth the ghost of Aunt Edith is striving to expose. Through an Open Window invites us to see the grace that is so often there in the background, just waiting to be revealed. And reminds us that not even death can keep love from winning out in the end.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Destiny (Cookie Chronicles)
by Matthew SwansonA cross-country road trip takes a turn for the weird when 10-year-old Ben discovers a stowaway in the family camper! Hijincks hit the gas as two besties go the distance to save their friendship in this funny, heartfelt middle grade caper.Ben Yokoyama is not moving to California. But his parents seem to think otherwise. It's a great opportunity, they say, never mind that Ben will have to leave his best friend Janet behind—possibly forever.A day into the dreaded cross-country drive, Ben discovers that Janet has secretly stowed away. This is amazing news! Now they can stay friends and start a new life in California. Schemes are hatched, rules are bent, puppies are adopted and bowling alley parking lots set the stage for a brand new pop duo to get their big break.From the husband-and-wife, author-and-illustrator duo that brought you Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom comes a series finale so epic it will make you want to read the whole thing over again.
When the Cranes Fly South: A Novel
by Lisa RidzénINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE SWEDISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • A profoundly moving debut novel that follows an elderly man&’s attempts to mend his relationship with his son before it&’s too late: an emotional story of love, friendship, fatherhood, dogs, and atonement that is already an international sensation. "One of those &‘you&’ll laugh, you&’ll cry, you&’ll want to buy twenty copies and give them to everyone you love&’ books.&” —Fredrik Backman, bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, in The New Yorker &“A powerful, sneakily emotional meditation on life and death, and the foundational relationships in our lives. This is a book that will echo in your soul.&” —Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the RainBo is running out of time. Yet time is one of the few things he&’s got left. These days, his quiet existence is broken up only by daily visits from his home care team. Fortunately, he still has his beloved elkhound Sixten to keep him company … though now his son, with whom Bo has had a rocky relationship, insists upon taking the dog away, claiming that Bo has grown too old to properly care for him. The threat of losing Sixten stirs up a whirlwind of emotion, leading Bo to take stock of his life, his relationships, and the imperfect way he&’s expressed his love over the years.
Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves
by Johnathan WaltonThese are the 14 red flags to identify the scammer in your life before they con you—from a victim-turned-vigilante and host of the hit podcast Queen of the Con. &“Johnathan Walton has written a master class on how to spot scammers, con artists, grifters, and thieves. And his storytelling reads like a crime novel. . . . A must-read.&”—Joe Navarro, FBI special agent (ret.) and author of the international bestseller Dangerous Personalities&“Some people play golf on the weekends,&” Johnathan Walton says. &“I hunt con artists.&”Con artists are everywhere—your new boyfriend or girlfriend, your new neighbor or coworker, your new friend—and they don&’t outsmart you; they out-feel you to get their hands on your money. In Anatomy of a Con Artist, Walton lays out &“the tells&” based on hundreds of real-life cases he&’s investigated, including:Red Flag #1—A Stranger Offering Help: Someone new and overly helpful insinuates themselves into your life.Red Flag #3—Drama, Drama, Drama: Constant dramatic &“emergencies&” to pull you in.Red Flag #8—Beak Wetting: Faux generosity—gifts, money, or favors to bring your guard down.After being scammed out of nearly $100,000 by a devious con artist, Walton was turned away by police. Infuriated and armed with the investigative skills he&’d gained from years as a TV reporter, Walton launched his own investigation and built a compelling criminal case authorities could not ignore. Walton got his con artist charged, prosecuted, and convicted, then devoted his life to helping other victims do the same. This book packs in all he has learned. Some con artists scheme for money, some for attention, some just for the thrill of lying. And if you think it can&’t happen to you, then you are exactly the kind of &“mark&” a professional con artist is looking for. With this insightful guide in your hands, you are far less likely to get conned and far more likely to spot these nefarious manipulators from a mile away—and cross the street when you see them coming.
Meeting the Myriad Things: A Zen Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Genjokoan
by Shinshu RobertsA guide to awakening buddha mind for the contemporary Zen practitioner.In the words of Eihei Dōgen, the thirteenth-century Buddhist monk who introduced the Sōtō school of Zen to Japan, &“To study the Buddha way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by myriad things.&” Centuries later, these enigmatic words from his seminal &“Genjōkōan&” (Actualizing the Fundamental Point) are still studied in Zen communities the world over.But what did Dōgen really mean when he encouraged studying the self to forget the self? In this clarifying new commentary, esteemed Zen teacher Shinshu Roberts takes readers on a journey to understand Japan&’s great Buddhist philosopher. Roberts applies her deep familiarity with Dōgen&’s work to illuminate the text as a unified story in which Dōgen reveals the nondual nature of reality.In addition to a full translation of Dōgen&’s &“Genjōkōan,&” this book includes the commentary Okikigakishō (&“Notes of What Was Heard and Extracted&”), written by two of Dōgen&’s direct students—the first time an English translation of this highly influential work has appeared in print.
Dungeons & Dragons The Book of Dragons
by Michael WitwerThe definitive illustrated guide to Dragons - the most iconic creatures in the D&D universe.Unleash the ultimate draconic compendium with Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Dragons! Delve into the awe-inspiring world of dragons, lavishly illustrated with newly commissioned artworks and penned from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut, the mighty dragon gods themselves. Decades of complex lore are meticulously condensed into detailed summaries, making this a must-own volume for every Dungeons & Dragons fan.An unparalleled glimpse into the history and culture of D&D’s DragonsThe first D&D book of its kind: No book has ever been written from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut, making this a fresh and compelling addition to the Dungeons & Dragons loreUnmatched authenticity and attention to detail: Written by Michael Witwer, bestselling author of Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt Visual DictionaryAn incredible gift for Dungeons & Dragons fans old and new: Accessible but authoritative, The Book of Dragons is perfect for fans and players from all backgroundsGorgeous package: Complete with a textured cover that mimics the feel of dragon scalesThis definitive guide unveils the rich lore, diverse types, and legendary characters of the dragon realm. Essential for every D&D fan, it offers unparalleled insights into these iconic creatures that for decades have been the heart and soul of the game. Elevate your campaigns and deepen your knowledge as you discover why The Book of Dragons is a must-have for every adventurer's collection.© and ™ 2025 Wizards of the Coast
Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror
by Ashley CullinsThe ultimate story of the Scream movie franchise, featuring interviews from more than eighty key players and an in-depth exploration of the creation and legacy of the films that revived a dying genreIn Your Favorite Scary Movie, entertainment journalist Ashley Cullins examines the making and impact of the Scream films with behind-the-scenes insight from cast, creators, and crew, as well as sharp analysis on how the movies&’ special blend of gruesome violence and humorous self-awareness rewrote the horror playbook. This intimate and thorough history includes brand-new interviews from Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Kevin Williamson, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Jack Quaid, Parker Posey, Hayden Panettiere, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Radio Silence, Roger L. Jackson, and so many more.Perfect for fans of Scream, horror lovers, and cinephiles, this is the story of how a little movie about a ghost-faced killer terrorizing high schoolers overcame countless obstacles to become an historic success that still has audiences screaming to this day.
The Carb Reset: Store Less Fat, Burn the Rest, and Harness the Power of Carbs to Lose Weight
by Harley Pasternak M.Sc.Rethink healthy eating, weight loss, and weight management with this revolutionary, science-based guide to resetting your relationship with carbs and fat, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Body Reset Diet and trainer to the stars.Harley Pasternak has worked with the biggest stars in Hollywood, whipping celebrities into shape for roles and the red carpet. His secret for helping these A-listers may seem counterintuitive, but the proof is in the results: fasting, detoxes, and carb-avoidance don't work. Losing weight and looking sculpted require a specific proportion of all macronutrients, including the much-maligned and vilified carbohydrate!In The Carb Reset, Harley guides readers through how and why your body stores or burns fat, expertly cutting through the noise of toxic diet culture. He details why bread, pasta, rice, and fruit should be part of every healthy meal, and he lays out the right combination and quantity of nutrients that speeds fat loss, reduces fat storage, and improves your hormonal balance. The secret is quite literally in our hands thanks to his ingenious PATH acronym (a Palm of carbohydrates, All the vegetables, Thumb of fat,and a Hand of protein).The Carb Reset includes:50 recipes, most of which require as little as five minutes of preparation, and can be put together in 20 to 30 minutes.Two weeks of meal plans with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free swaps and an "add a treat a week&” strategy to work in your favorite dessert or snack.Handy line illustrations of "PATH plates&” that show you how to put meals together at home.The Carb Reset puts readers in control of their health, resetting their relationship with the foods they love and thought they had to forego, while reshaping their approach to eating well for life.
Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know
by Angus FletcherTap into your hidden intelligence and transform your lifeHow are some people so much smarter than the rest of us? Where do visionary creatives and savvy decision-makers like Vincent van Gogh, Steve Jobs, Abraham Lincoln, Maya Angelou, Nikola Tesla, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Wayne Gretzky, Warren Buffett, and William Shakespeare get their extraordinary mental abilities?In 2021, researchers at Ohio State&’s Project Narrative, renowned for collaborations with NASA, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley, announced they had the answer. They named it Primal Intelligence. And they published scientific proof that Primal Intelligence was impossible for computers—but could be strengthened in humans.Intrigued, U.S. Army Special Operations developed Primal training for its most classified units. The training succeeded. The Operators saw the future faster. They healed quicker from trauma. In life-and-death situations, they chose wiser.The Army then authorized trials on civilian entrepreneurs, doctors, engineers, managers, salesforces, coaches, teachers, investors, and NFL players. Their leadership and innovation improved significantly. They coped better with change and uncertainty. They experienced less anger and anxiety. Finally, the Army provided Primal training to college and K-12 classrooms. It produced substantial effects in students as young as eight.That revolutionary training is now available for the first time in this book. It&’s not an optimization hack or a cheat code. It&’s a different way of using your brain. It offers a new neuroscientific approach to intuition, imagination, emotion, and commonsense, helping you think more like van Gogh and Jobs, Lincoln and Shakespeare.It&’s your edge over AI. Your human genius. Your Primal Intelligence.
Monkey King and the World of Myths: A Graphic Novel (Monkey King and the World of Myths)
by Maple LamPercy Jackson meets Dragon Ball in the second book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Now the Monkey King and his sidekick Cerberus are bursting into the world of Japanese folklore!Monsters of the East, beware! Sun Wukong (aka the Monkey King) and his trusty three-headed pal Cerberus are headed on their next monster-hunting mission to Heian-Kyo, capital of ancient Japan—a city where long ago humans and beasts lived together in peace. But since the great war, the beasts have been cast out of the city and things seem more divided than ever.When he crash lands in the city, Wukong finds himself in the middle of it all. He soon meets a boy named Momotaro who believes the beasts have stolen an important magical object, and a kitsune named Kit who is convinced humans have burned down the beast&’s only source of food in the wild. With these latest incidents, the tension between beasts and humans comes to a breaking point.But Wukong suspects something more sinister is behind everything: a monster trying to get the two sides to fight. He and his new friends must race against the clock to uncover the true villain before all-out war breaks out in the city. Packed with characters from Japanese folklore, magical weapons, and epic battles, this will be the Monkey King&’s greatest adventure yet!
The Late-Night Witches
by Auralee Wallace"You'll fall deeply in love with this enchanting and cozy book, so much so that you&’ll want to return to it every fall just to experience it again!"—New York Times bestselling author Breanne RandallAn enchantingly warm and funny novel about family, love lost and found, discovering who you are, and how difficult it is to slay a vampire from the beloved national bestselling author of the TikTok sensation In the Company of Witches.Cassie Beckett&’s life is anything but magical. With a wild younger sister, three unruly kids, and an absent husband, she&’s really not looking forward to the witching month of October. At least the gorgeous, foggy Prince Edward Island is always quiet.That is, until the vampires arrive.As the creatures sink their teeth into Cassie&’s tenuous grip on normalcy, she&’s forced to come face-to-face with long–disregarded family secrets. The legacy gifts her with power, but also a lofty responsibility: rid the island of vampires, or let them win. (Both options suck, in more ways than one.)Armed with her family, newfound friends, and a baby in a spectacularly garlicky onesie, Cassie must learn what it is to be a witch and how to fight for what she loves before time runs out. Because on Halloween night, the stakes will be higher than ever before...and it&’s up to Cassie to finish what the witches that came generations before her started.
The Possession of Alba Díaz
by Isabel CañasWhen a demonic presence awakens deep in a Mexican silver mine, the young woman it seizes must turn to the one man she shouldn&’t trust…from bestselling author Isabel Cañas.In 1765, plague sweeps through Zacatecas. Alba flees with her wealthy merchant parents and fiancé, Carlos, to his family&’s isolated mine for refuge. But safety proves fleeting as other dangers soon bare their teeth: Alba begins suffering from strange hallucinations, sleepwalking, and violent convulsions. She senses something cold lurking beneath her skin. Something angry. Something wrong. Elías, haunted by a troubled past, came to the New World to make his fortune and escape his family&’s legacy of greed. Alba, as his cousin&’s betrothed, is none of his business. Which is of course why he can&’t help but notice the growing tension between them every time she enters the room…and why he notices her deteriorate when the demon&’s thirst for blood gets stronger. In the fight for her life, Alba and Elías become entangled with the occult, the Church, long-kept secrets, and each other… not knowing that one of these things will spell their doom.
When Fairies Go Too Far (Oona Bramblegoop's Sideways Magic)
by Kate KorshThe fourth book in this hilarious chapter book series about an incorrigible underwear fairy, full of bright purple text and illustrations.Has Oona Bramblegoop&’s magical mayhem finally gone too far sideways?Oona is thrilled to be a Fairy Council Member and her assignment is so much fun—making new rules for the fairy binder. She has tons of ideas! But her friends aren&’t so sure these rules are needed, and then Oona finds out they&’re causing a dangerous magical crisis.She&’ll have to find a way to stand up for what really matters if she wants to save her friendships and Blackberry Bog.Packed with Fun Fairy Facts, humor, and lots of heart, this magical series celebrates finding friendship and your place in the world, even if you fit in a little sideways.
Schoenberg in Context (Composers in Context)
by Alexander CarpenterContradictory and paradoxical, Schoenberg was responsible for explosively radical innovations in composition - including atonality and the twelve-tone method - that changed the face of music in the twentieth century. This volume explores Schoenberg's life, work and world, offering contributions from internationally recognized musicologists, music theorists, cultural historians, literary scholars and more. Chapters examine the different places where Schoenberg lived, his various approaches to composition, the people and institutions that shaped his life and work, and the big issues and ideas that informed his worldview, including religion, gender, technology and politics. This book is essential for students and educators but also accessible to a general audience interested in the intersections of music, modernity, society and culture, offering a variety of fresh, multi-disciplinary perspectives on Schoenberg and his richly variegated world.