- Table View
- List View
Taylor's Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift
by Stephanie BurtAn original exploration and celebration of Taylor Swift, the world's biggest music star, as taught at the world's most prestigious university. One of the biggest stars in the world, Taylor Swift became so popular for many reasons - but first and last thanks to her songs. In Taylor's Version, award-winning literary critic Professor Stephanie Burt charts the extraordinary journey from Swift's teen country debut to her most recent record-breaking achievement as the highest-grossing touring artist in the world. Based on her Harvard University course, Taylor Swift and Her World, Burt offers the first serious study of Swift that pays close attention to her talent as a songwriter first and foremost. Drawing from musical and cultural criticism, poetry, economic theory, American history, as well as personal experience, Burt presents an insightful and heartfelt critical appreciation of Swift that delves into her life, her celebrity and her artistry. She explores how Swift's musical and public persona reflect her life and her craft, at once intimate and relatable. She considers the international community Swift's work has fostered, and she shows what makes Swift's body of work so important across styles, genres and generations. Tracing a path through the Eras, Taylor's Version is a literary deep-dive into Swift's particular form of genius, revealing the remarkable impact of her career and showing how her songs - how music itself - can change lives.
The Demon and the Light (The Floating World)
by Axie OhThe battle is over, but the war is just beginning . . .With the help of her friends and allies, Ren managed to topple the General's insurrection, but the Floating World and its territories are still under threat of attack from the rival Volmaran Empire. And far worse, she was powerless to save Sunho from being overcome by the monstrous power in his blood. Now he's gone, transformed into a feral, deadly creature that doesn't even recognize her anymore, and her heart aches for the sweet boy she's grown to love.But the escalating war will not pause for her grief. Seen by some as a heavenly savior and others merely a figurehead to be manipulated, Ren must use all her courage and cunning to survive the royal court's game long enough to find Sunho and bring him home before he loses himself to the Demon forever.
Cover Story
by Celia LaskeyA hilarious, emotional love story about an extremely anxious publicist who's tasked with keeping an extremely gay starlet in the closet - but who ends up falling for her instead.It's 2005, and Ali is a publicist for Hollywood's biggest stars. Part of her job entails keeping gay celebrities in the closet-which is pretty ironic, since she's a lesbian herself. When Ali is assigned a new client, Cara Bisset, upcoming star of a (hetero) romantic blockbuster, keeping Cara's sexuality under wraps becomes Ali's biggest challenge yet. Bold, unpredictable Cara hates that she has to hide such an integral aspect of her identity, and after a series of increasingly close calls, Ali is sent on her worldwide promotional tour to help with her image. Instead, she finds herself drawn to Cara's confidence and bravery. For the past year, Ali has been consumed by grief after unexpectedly losing her partner. But with Cara, Ali's fears about the world subside, and she begins to question the Hollywood closeting system that she contributes to. As Cara's fame rises, both Ali and Cara have to decide which is more important: success or a chance at true love?****PRAISE FOR COVER STORY:'Cover Story is a sharply written, delightfully boisterous novel about celebrity, publicity, anxiety, and sexuality that is both a celebration of love and an insightful examination of loss. It will be the smartest and sexiest romantic comedy you'll read this year' CAMILLE PERRI, author of THE ASSISTANTS and WHEN KATIE MET CASSIDY 'Cover Story is everything you want a rom-com to be-hilarious, heartbreaking, sexy, and filled with early aughts nostalgia. I defy anyone to not be swept off their feet by Hollywood heartthrob Cara Bisset' LAURA KAY, author of MAKING IT
Beasts of the Sea
by Iida Turpeinen"As deep and profound as the sea itself" Philip Hoare1741. The crew of Vitus Bering's ill-starred Great Northern Expedition are shipwrecked off a remote, uncharted island. With no hope of rescue, they give in to despair. Until they discover the flesh of a huge marine mammal that feeds in herds on the kelp in the bay.1859. The Russian colony of Alaska is on the brink of collapse. Governor Hampus Furuhjelm takes solace in the quest for a unique artefact: a complete skeleton of what is now known as Steller's Sea Cow, rumoured to have disappeared a hundred years before.Even extinct, the sea cow will continue to shape lives and destinies, from the woman charged with sketching its likeness from its bones, to the expert egg restorer who will refurbish those same bones a century later.A tribute to an iconic lost creature, and an adventure through three centuries of scientific exploration, Beasts of the Sea charts the unseen consequences of grand human ambitions and the urge to resurrect what we, in our ignorance, have destroyed.Translated from the Finnish by David Hackston
EDDIE JORDAN: Lessons from a Life of Motorsport, Money and Mischief
by Keith O'LoughlinLIFE LESSONS FROM AN F1 LEGENDEddie Jordan was one of a kind, a maverick F1 team boss, a brilliant mentor and a magnet for talent. He believed in going all in, lifting others as he rose.FULL THROTTLE is a riveting account of a life lived at the heart of motorsport, filled with raw insights and untold stories from Eddie Jordan's wildest moments. At its core is the Jordan Code: twenty-five powerful, punchy principles drawn from Eddie's extraordinary journey to founding Jordan Grand Prix; to discovering future champions like Michael Schumacher; to closing billion-pound deals; all the while making mischief around the world. The book also contains contributions from many of Eddie's friends and inner circle including Richard Branson, David Coulthard, Michael Flatley, Jake Humphrey, Ian Poulter, Stephen Roche, Roger Taylor, Mark Webber and Keith Wood.Eddie Jordan had a fearless life philosophy. It means backing yourself no matter what others say, taking bold risks, and never asking permission to succeed. Eddie lived with energy, instinct and defiance. With this book you can too.
The Cardinal’s Daughter
by Alison WeirIn this powerful Tudor short story, Sunday Times bestselling novelist Alison Weir reimagines the life of the secret love child of Cardinal Wolsey.Few can claim to be a cardinal's daughter, but I can . . .Dorothy Clausey grows up in the splendid shadow of Worcester Cathedral, raised by loving parents she believes to be her own. But soon after her eighteenth birthday, Dorothy learns the shocking truth. She is the secret daughter of the great Cardinal Wolsey - King Henry's chief minister and the most powerful subject in the realm.When rumours swirl that the King will move against Wolsey for treason, Dorothy finds herself in a dangerous position. Heartbroken, she agrees to enter a convent for her own protection. At Shaftesbury Abbey, Dorothy is torn between her new vocation and the unexpected desires stirring within her. But when the King begins dissolving monasteries, and the young novice nuns are given the choice to stay or leave, Dorothy must decide her true path . . .READERS LOVE ALISON WEIR'Weir truly brings history alive''I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was able to see the Tudor era through a new lens''I've yet to find any other author that captures history quite so well. I always feel like I've slipped in time and I'm privy to some secret historical events''Compelling, fascinating, exquisite'
Civil Religion and the Renewal of American Politics (Cambridge Studies in Religion, Philosophy, and Society)
by Amy E. Black Douglas L. KoopmanAmerican culture is evolving rapidly as a result of shifts in its religious landscape. American civil religion is robust enough to make room for new perspectives, as religious pluralism is foundational for democracy. Moreover, as Amy Black and Douglas L. Koopman argue, American religion and politics are indivisible. In this study, they interrogate three visions of American identity: Christian nationalism, strict secularism, and civil religion. Whereas the growth of Christian nationalism and strict secularism foster division and threaten consensus, by contrast, a dynamic, self-critical civil religion strengthens democracy. When civil religion makes room for robust religious pluralism to thrive, religious and nonreligious people can coexist peacefully in the public square. Integrating insights from political science, history, religious studies, and sociology, Black and Koopman trace the role of religion in American politics and culture, assess the current religious and political landscape, and offer insights into paths by which the United States might reach a new working consensus that strengthens democracy.
Engaging with Social Work: A Critical Introduction
by Phillip Ablett Christine Morley Selma MacfarlaneSocial work practitioners must be prepared to respond to emerging social problems in a rapidly changing world. Engaging with Social Work provides an introduction to critical social work, helping students to cultivate their own understanding of the structures and discourses of oppression and disadvantage, while exploring the role of the social worker. The third edition contains updated content on emerging social issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, broken systems – such as aged care and child protection, increasing wealth inequality, threats to democracy and the decolonisation of social work. Chapters include margin definitions of key terms, reflective exercises and case studies. Perspectives on Practice are integrated throughout the text. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are also included throughout, providing an understanding of their experiences. Written by experienced practitioners, Engaging with Social Work is an approachable resource for students, providing them with foundational knowledge in critical concepts and theories.
A History of the Bloomsbury Group
by Derek RyanA History of the Bloomsbury Group ranges more widely across the Bloomsbury group's interdisciplinary activities and international networks than any previous volume. From innovations in the literary and visual arts to interventions in politics and economic policy, core members including Virginia Woolf, Leonard Woolf, E. M. Forster, Lytton Strachey, Vanessa Bell, Clive Bell, Duncan Grant, Roger Fry, and John Maynard Keynes are explored in relation to a diverse cast of lesser-studied figures to offer an expansive and multifaceted account of the group's achievements and influence. Leading international scholars provide authoritative and accessible commentaries on a variety of topics under the broad headings of 'Aesthetic Bloomsbury,' 'Global Bloomsbury,' 'Intimate Bloomsbury,' and 'Public Bloomsbury.' Whether addressing established narratives or pushing into new critical terrain, the book demonstrates that, more than a century on from its formation, the Bloomsbury group remains an active and dynamic force in the key critical debates of today.
The Strained Alliance: George H. W. Bush, Yitzhak Shamir, and the US–Israel Special Relationship
by David TalWhen George H. W. Bush ascended to the American presidency in 1989, one of the more urgent relationships that he was faced with building was that with Israel's Yitzhak Shamir. Drawing on newly declassified materials, from American and Israeli state and non-state archives, this book reveals the complexities of a relationship defined by both deep cooperation and sharp tensions. From the peace process to loan guarantees, from military aid to emotional diplomacy, The Strained Alliance uncovers the debates, conflicts, and strategic decisions that shaped this critical period between 1989–1992. In doing so, David Tal challenges the traditional perception that US-Israel relations were dominated by policy disagreements, highlighting instead the broader foundation of collaboration that endured behind the scenes. Tal provides fresh insights into the intricate dynamics of diplomacy, ideology, and leadership, offering a balanced perspective on one of the most pivotal chapters in US-Israel history.
The Recognition of Sovereignty: Politics of Empire in Early Anglo-Scottish Literature
by Lee ManionIn this timely and impactful contribution to debates over the relationship between politics and storytelling, Lee Manion uncovers the centrality of narrative to the European concept of sovereignty. In Scottish and English texts traversing the political, the legal, the historiographical, and the literary, and from the medieval through to the early modern period, he examines the tumultuous development of the sovereignty discourse and the previously underappreciated role of narratives of recognition. Situating England and Scotland in a broader interimperial milieu, Manion shows how sovereignty's hierarchies of recognition and stories of origins prevented more equitable political unions. The genesis of this discourse is traced through tracts by Buchanan, Dee, Persons, and Hume; histories by Hardyng, Wyntoun, Mair, and Holinshed; and romances by Malory, Barbour, Spenser, and Melville. Combining formal analysis with empire studies, international relations theory, and political history, Manion reveals the significant consequences of literary writing for political thought.
Conversation Memory: Comprehension, Representation, and Social Context
by Glenn C. GamstUnderstanding how conversation is produced, represented in memory, and utilized in daily social interaction is crucial to comprehending how human communication occurs and how it might be modeled. This book seeks to take a step toward this goal by providing a comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview of conversation memory research and related phenomena that transcends the foundations of cognitive psychology. It covers a wide range of conversation memory topics, including theoretical approaches, representation in long-term memory, gender, race, and ethnicity effects, methodological issues, conversation content, social cognition, lifespan development, nonverbal correlates, personality and individual differences, disability, and conversation memory applications. Featuring new content reflecting the historical development of the conversation memory field alongside an extensive reference list, the book provides a complete, single-source reference work for conversational remembering research that should be of interest across disciplines.
Science and Humanism: Knowledge, Values, and the Common Good
by Anjan ChakravarttyHistorically and conceptually, influential traditions of thought and practice associated with humanism and science have been deeply connected. This book explores some of the most pivotal relations of humanistic and scientific engagement with the world to inspire a reconsideration of them in the present. Collectively, its essays illuminate a fundamental but contested feature of a broadly humanist worldview: the hope that science may help to improve the human condition, as well as the myriad relationships of humanity to the natural and social worlds in which we live. Arguably, these relationships are now more profoundly interwoven with our sciences and technologies than ever before. Addressing scientific and other forms of inquiry, approaches to integrating humanism with science, and cases in which science has failed, succeeded, and could do more to promote our collective welfare, this book enjoins us to articulate a compelling, humanist conception of the sciences for our times. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Population Control as a Human Right: International Law and the Global Quest to Curb Overpopulation (Human Rights in History)
by Roman BirkeConcerns about global overpopulation spread rapidly in the 1940s and still persist today. The UN Resolution on Human Rights and Family Planning (1968) provided justifications for the argument that population growth endangered the realization of human rights and codified a right to contraception to halt this growth. Conversely, human rights were also invoked on the other side of this debate, with family planning regarded as an essential individual right independent of demographic considerations. Roman Birke explores how human rights became central to this debate, utilised by international actors including NGOs, the women's movement, international lawyers, and institutions such as the United Nations. He analyses how couples' intimate choices related to domestic and international policy, and how this varied across the world, through case studies of India, Ireland, the USA, and Yugoslavia. This is an essential contribution to the evolving literature on the role of reproductive politics in global political landscapes.
The City's Defense: The Bank of England and the Remaking of Economic Governance, 1914–1939 (Studies in Macroeconomic History)
by Robert YeeIn The City's Defense, Robert Yee examines how the City of London maintained its status as an international financial center. He traces the role of the Bank of England in restructuring the domestic, imperial, European, and international monetary systems in the aftermath of the First World War. Responding to mass unemployment and volatile exchange rates, the Bank expanded its reach into areas outside the traditional scope of central banking, including industrial policy and foreign affairs. It designed a system of economic governance that reinforced the preeminence of sterling as a reserve currency. Drawing on a range of archival evidence from national governments, private corporations, and international organizations, Yee reevaluates our understanding of Britain's impact on the global economic order.
Ancient Assyrians: Identity and Society in Antiquity and Beyond
by Jonathan ValkIn this book, Jonathan Valk asks a deceptively simple question: What did it mean to be Assyrian in the second millennium bce? Extraordinary evidence from Assyrian society across this millennium enables an answer to this question. The evidence includes tens of thousands of letters and legal texts from an Assyrian merchant diaspora in what is now modern Turkey, as well as thousands of administrative documents and bombastic royal inscriptions associated with the Assyrian state. Valk develops a new theory of social categories that facilitates an understanding of how collective identities work. Applying this theoretical framework to the so-called Old and Middle Assyrian periods, he pieces together the contours of Assyrian society in each period, as revealed in the abundance of primary evidence, and explores the evolving construction of Assyrian identity as well. Valk's study demonstrates how changing historical circumstances condition identity and society, and that the meaning we assign to identities is ever in flux.
Water into Bones: Birth Rituals, Ancestors, and Religious Pluralism in Northern Madagascar
by Erin K. NourseWater into Bones is an ethnographic exploration of the religious practices around birthing and infant care in northern Madagascar. The book highlights the processes by which Malagasy "instill bones" in the newly born by way of haircutting ceremonies, rituals of baptism and circumcision, and the use of "growth medicines" (aody be), teething necklaces, and special jewelries meant to embed the newly born in the powerful legacies of their ancestors.Author Erin Nourse investigates how Malagasy women adhere to ancestral practices and engage with religion around moments of birth in the port city of Diégo Suarez. The people of northern Madagascar have incorporated a plethora of ancestries, ethnicities, and religious practices into their own, sometimes celebrating the hybridity that is their history while also performing rituals and traditions that set groups apart and create distinctive identities. Through women's stories, Water into Bones weaves together a retelling of this history—the traditions that East African, Arab, and Asian migrants brought to the island over the last two millennia; the colonial and postcolonial contexts that shape hybridized religious and lineage-based identities; and the ritual innovations of young Malagasy today whose customs are at once a nod to the ancestors and also, sometimes, a severing of ties with the ancestors as a result of newer Pentecostal and Charismatic religious worldviews. Water into Bones reveals the vast possibilities for creating community, identity, and sacred power through the personal experiences of northern Malagasy women during pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood.
Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids (Jesus Calling®)
by Sarah YoungDeepen your child's or tween's relationship with Jesus and build their faith as they read 365 daily devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to their hearts. Adapted from Sarah Young's bestselling book, this inspiring year-long devotional has scripture and personal reflections that share Jesus' message of peace, for today and every day.Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids focuses on the biblical promise of peace, which can be experienced at any time and in all circumstances. With peace-filled reminders from the Word of God, these devotions will intimately and gently connect your children with Jesus, the One who meets them where they are. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, this devotional will engage your children and tweens and help them find lifelong encouragement in Him.In Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids, your 6- to 12-year-old child willFeel comforted by words of hope and encouragementBe reassured of Jesus' unending love for themReceive gentle guidance based on ScriptureRead scripture verses that strengthen their faithConnect with Jesus further as they reflect and meditate on God's WordWith versions of Jesus Calling for adults and kids, families can explore God's Word together as they discuss what they've read during their devotional times. With these much-loved devotions, children will spend time in the presence of the Savior and calm their minds and hearts with His love.Sarah Young has sold more than 40 million books worldwide. Some of her other children's books includeJesus Calling: My First Bible StorybookJesus Calling: The Story of EasterJesus Calling: The Story of ChristmasSarah Young's children titles: Make a great Christmas, holiday, or baptism giftSupport kids and tweens as they grow into their faithAre a wonderful bible study, small group, or youth ministry resource
Basic Fly Tying (How To Basics)
by Jon RoundsStep-by-step guide to getting started tying flies. Detailed instructions for seven proven patterns. Techniques from expert tiers and anglers.
Caddisflies: A Guide to Eastern Species for Anglers and Other Naturalists
by Thomas AmesStunning and detailed color photographs of more than 100 species of caddisflies. Caddisfly hatches and how to identify them plus valuable tips on how to fish the hatch. Fly patterns for caddisfly pupae, larvae, nymph, and adults and includes 80 recipes for caddis patterns.
Making Tiffany Lamps
by Hugh V. ArcherStep-by-step color photos illustrate the entire lamp-making process, from cutting the pattern and selecting glass to assembling tiles and soldering a shade. How-to techniques and construction secrets from one of the country's top Tiffany lamp artists. Features never-before-published secrets for creating an authentic patina and includes large-scale images of 30 finished lamps as well as close-ups of shade details.
Roadside Florida
by Peter GenoveseVisit Goofy Golf, Florida's coolest miniature golf course. Explore Gatorama, home to the state's largest captive croc, Goliath. See Orange World, the 62-foot-tall orange-shaped fruit stand. The author of Roadside New Jersey goes south to explore the outrageous roadside attractions that have come to define the Sunshine State in this fun, full-color book. Experience the best Florida has to offer.
Basic Trap & Skeet Shooting (How To Basics)
by Sherrye LandrumAn illustrated guide to the fundamentals of shooting trap and skeetTips on gear, ammunition, safety, storage, shooting stance, and moreIncludes step-by-step instructions on how to clean a shotgunThe sport of trap and skeet shooting is described in detail for the beginning or experienced shooter. Includes instructions on how to safely handle firearms, load and unload shotguns, determine dominant eye, swing toward the target, follow through, and more. Hundreds of full-color photographs illustrate how to successfully participate in these traditional shotgun sports. Complete with a chapter on gear to get started, this easy-to-use guide covers everything from choosing and transporting a shotgun to setting a stance and ultimately breaking the clays.
Pressed Flower Art (Heritage Crafts)
by W. Eugene BurkhartThe art of using pressed and dried flower materials to create pictures and designs has been popular throughout history in cultures around the world. Acclaimed artist W. Eugene Burkhart Jr. passes the craft on in this comprehensive, full-color, how-to guide, sharing information on tools and materials, detailed step-by-step instructions and close-up photographs, and an assortment of projects, patterns, and design ideas for making botanicals, whole flower designs, and intricate cutwork pictures.
