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Capitalism as Megamachine: A New Historical, Legal and Political Approach (Economics and Humanities)
by Jacques RichardThe concept of a “megamachine” – a closed system operating to a pre-established utilitarian purpose which results in the machinisation of humanity – has existed in various forms since at least the late 19th century.This book builds on previous attempts to define and analyse the machine and argues that modern industrial capitalism is at the heart of it. The first part of the book takes stock of previous attempts to explain the origin and nature of the Megamachine phenomenon, from Nietzsche to the 21st century, including Mumford, Latouche and Scheidler. The second part of the book proposes a new analysis of the nature of the Megamachine, beginning with a historical, sociological and political exploration of the development of modern capitalism from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is shown that the modern world is under the yoke of accounting and corporate laws which ratify, on an international scale, the systematic protection of financial capital to the detriment of natural and human capitals: a Megamachine of accountants and managers. Defeating the machine will require more than minor reforms such as carbon pricing and integrated reporting: it will be necessary to initiate a programme of cooperation, education and economic policy reorientation on a global scale.This vital book on the crisis of capitalism, the concept of the Megamachine and the future of global society will be of great interest to readers across the social sciences and humanities.
South Asian Disability and Deaf Theatres (Routledge/Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) South Asian Series)
by Kanta Kochhar-LindgrenSouth Asian Disability and Deaf Theatres investigates translocal intimacies in relation to twenty-first-century transnational South Asian disability theatres in order to lay out new possibilities for accessible theatres.The book provides a theoretical and methodological framework for thinking through the relationships between disability, translocal intimacies, and visceral ethnography. It presents new and innovative approaches to rethinking bodily, cultural, spatial, and performance practices in relation to disability and disability rights that cut across national, sociocultural, and artistic boundaries. The author presents a consideration of some of India’s specific theatre examples such as Mahesh Dattani’s Tara; Manjula Padmanabhan’s Harvest; Shyambazar Blind Opera House’s Brihannala; Jana Sanskriti’s The Wasteland: A Journey; and First Drop Change Foundation’s Playback Theatre. Through analyses of specific performances and theatre groups and theoretical explorations of visceral ethnography, disability theatres’ decolonising initiatives, and disability as method, this book furthers the project of creating the conditions for a radically accessible and open-door theatre for both the present and the future.The first book to cover theatre and Disability Studies in India, it shows that disability literature and theatres assist in delineating ways of reworking the politics of intimacy and belonging within and across differences. The book makes an important contribution to the broad field of theatre, performance and Disability Studies as well as Feminist Studies and South Asian Studies.
Textbook of Diabetes and Pregnancy (Series in Maternal-Fetal Medicine)
by Moshe Hod Nir Melamed Renzo, Gian Carlo Di Hema Divakar Leiva-Hidalgo, Alberto de Liona C. Poon Huixia Yang Yariv YogevWritten by a cadre of experts, this new edition provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and international view of gestational diabetes mellitus and will be invaluable to maternal-fetal medicine specialists, diabetologists, neonatologists, and a growing number of gynecologists and general physicians concerned with the management of noncommunicable diseases in pregnancy. Offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to all aspects of the subject internationally Presents an invaluable resource for all working in diabetes, maternal-fetal medicine, and obstetrics Shows the latest developments in research in genomics and in practice with the digital clinic
Global Clinical Legal Education (Emerging Legal Education)
by Jeff GiddingsThis book explores the distinctive nature of clinical legal education in a range of global contexts.The emergence of law school-based clinical legal education has been recognised as a major innovation in modern legal education. At its best, it integrates the academic rigour of university-based learning with the practical, ethical and social justice insights that come from structured work with clients. This book examines what makes clinic different from other aspects of legal education and how it differs from experiential learning in other disciplines, particularly in its emphasis on social justice. It provides an analysis of various models that support student learning in community settings from 66 contributors across the globe. Learning goals, teaching methods, focus areas, forms of student involvement, engagement with lawyers and the challenges faced are all identified as important in giving clinical legal education its local flavour. Exploring the role of technology in clinic and the significant growth in technology-based clinics, the book reviews the ways in which clinics harness technology to serve diverse client communities and extend the global reach of clinical legal education, particularly in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.This book will be of particular interest to researchers in the fields of clinical legal education and the use of emerging technologies in legal education.
Research Design and Statistical Analysis
by Jerome L. Myers Arnold D. Well Caren M. Rotello Robert F. Lorch, Jr.This fully updated fourth edition of Research Design and Statistical Analysis provides comprehensive coverage of the design principles and statistical concepts necessary to make sense of real data. The guiding philosophy is to provide a strong conceptual foundation so that readers can generalize to new situations they encounter in their research, including new developments in data analysis.Key features include: Emphasis on basic concepts such as sampling distributions, design efficiency, and expected mean squares, relating the research designs and data analyses to the statistical models that underlie the analyses. Detailed instructions on performing analysis using both R and SPSS. Pedagogical exercises mapped to key topic areas to support students as they review their understanding and strive to reach their higher learning goals. Incorporating the analyses of both experimental and observational data, and with coverage that is broad and deep enough to serve a two-semester sequence, this textbook is suitable for researchers, graduate students and advanced undergraduates in psychology, education, and other behavioral, social, and health sciences.The book is supported by a robust set of digital resources, including data files and exercises from the book in an Excel format for easy import into R or SPSS; R scripts for running example analysis and generating figures; and a solutions manual.
An Introduction to Criminological Theory
by Roger Hopkins BurkeThis book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to criminological theory for students taking courses in criminology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Building on previous editions and the previous companion text, this book presents the latest research and theoretical developments in a socio-political context.All major theoretical perspectives are considered, including: classical criminology, biological and psychological positivism, labelling theories, feminist criminology, critical criminology and left realism, situation action theories, desistance theories, social control theories, the risk society, postmodern condition, and terrorism. The new edition has been updated and revised over seven parts to include full chapters on key topics, such as Bourdieau and criminology, narrative criminology, cultural victimology, southern theory and criminology, green and species criminology, critical race theory, convict and abolitionist and convict criminologies, and ultra-realist criminology. These key issues are discussed in the context of debates about the fragmentation of modernity and the postmodern condition: the rise of political populism, risk, surveillance and social control, conspiracy theories, post-truth society and speculation about living in post–COVID-19 society, and the future of neoliberalism.Supplemented with chapter summaries, critical thinking questions, policy implications, a full glossary of terms and theories, and a timeline of criminological theory, this book will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students of criminology, sociology, and politics, and is essential reading for advanced students of criminology looking for a way to engage with contemporary themes and concepts in theory.
The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development
by Malcolm Knowles Elwood F. Holton III Petra A. Robinson Corina CaraccioliHow do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles’ pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely influential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today.Understanding these principles is the cornerstone of increasing motivation and enabling adult learners to achieve. The 10th edition of The Adult Learner has been revised to include:The two chapters on diversity, inclusion and belonging in adult learning, and andragogy and the online adult learner have been greatly expanded to reflect the importance of these topics to the field today.The accompanying Instructor and Student Resources website provides free digital materials designed to enhance student learning and save instructors time when preparing lessons. Resources include:• Ready-to-use PowerPoint slides to save instructor time when planning lessons• Learning objectives and part outlines for structured learning• Suggested class discussions, exercises, and scenario-based activities• Downloadable instruments for chapters 19 to 22• Video explaining the Andragogy In Practice model• A chapter-by-chapter Instructor Manual and a corresponding Student Guide to enhance learning outcomes.If you are a researcher, practitioner, or student in education, an adult learning practitioner, training manager, or involved in human resource development, this is the definitive book in adult learning you should not be without.
Lost Lives (East Rise)
by Lisa CuttsThis &“moving and thought-provoking&” novel by a longtime police officer &“highlights one of today&’s most merciless crimes . . . Compulsive reading&” (Rachel Abbott, author of The Last Time I Saw Him). Anna thought coming to the UK would be the start of a new life for her and her daughter. But what greets her is a nightmare she never imagined . . . DI Harry Powell is investigating a shooting, but the victim is too terrified to talk. With no leads and mounting pressure, Harry stumbles upon a deadly operation that threatens to put countless lives at risk. As Anna&’s world becomes more treacherous by the day, Harry is forced to push his team to their very limit to find answers. But as time runs out, one of them may already be paying the ultimate price . . . &“A smart, compulsive police procedural, but also a candid and compassionate exposure of people trafficking. . . An important story, superbly and entertainingly told.&” —Louise Candlish, author of The Other Passenger &“Left me breathless . . . heartbreaking and thrilling . . . pure genius.&” —Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner &“A shocking and all-too-believable thriller.&” —Mark Billingham, author of The Murder Book
Our Winter Monster
by Dennis MahoneyChilling holiday horror about an unhappy couple running from their problems and straight into the maw of a terrifying beast, perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Sara GranFor the last year, Holly and Brian have been out of sync. Neither can forget what happened that one winter evening; neither can forgive what&’s happened since. Tonight, Holly and Brian race toward Pinebuck, New York, trying to outrun a blizzard on their way to the ski village getaway they hope will save their relationship. But soon they lose control of the car—and then of themselves.Now Sheriff Kendra Book is getting calls about a couple in trouble—along with reports of a brutal and mysterious creature rampaging through town, leaving a trail of crushed cars, wrecked buildings, and mangled bodies in the snow.To Kendra, who lost another couple to the snow just seven weeks ago, the danger feels personal. But not as personal as it feels to Holly and Brian, who are starting to see the past, the present, and themselves in a monstrous new light . . .Mahoney&’s exhilarating story moves like an avalanche, but its desperate characters, claustrophobic setting, and shocking displays of gore will stay with you long after the snow has melted. Our Winter Monster captures the horrifying moments that test if we&’re strong enough to weather the worst—and asks who we might survive the storm with.
From These Roots: My Fight with Harvard to Reclaim My Legacy
by Tamara LanierOne woman&’s unrelenting mission to reclaim her ancestors&’ history and honor their lineage pits her against one of the country&’s most powerful institutions: Harvard UniversityTamara Lanier grew up listening to her mother&’s stories about her ancestors. As Black Americans descended from enslaved people brought to America, they knew all too well how fragile the tapestry of a lineage could be. As her mother&’s health declined, she pushed her daughter to dig into those stories. "Tell them about Papa Renty," she would say. It was her mother&’s last wish. Thus begins one woman&’s remarkable commitment to document that story. Her discovery of a nineteenth-century daguerreotype at Harvard University&’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, one of the first-ever photos of enslaved people from Africa, reveals a dark-skinned man with short-cropped silver hair and chiseled cheekbones. The information read &“Renty, Congo.&” All at once, Lanier knew she was staring at the ancestor her mother told her so much about—Papa Renty.In a compelling account covering more than a decade of her own research, Lanier takes us on her quest to prove her genealogical bloodline to Papa Renty&’s that pits her in a legal battle against Harvard and its army of lawyers. The question is, who has claim to the stories, artifacts, and remnants of America&’s stained history—the institutions who acquired and housed them for generations, or the descendants who have survived? From These Roots is not only a historical record of one woman&’s lineage but a call to justice that fights for all those demanding to reclaim, honor, and lay to rest the remains of mishandled lives and memories.
Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis
by Robert D. KaplanAn urgent exploration of a world in constant crisis, where every regional disaster threatens to become a global conflict, with lessons from history that can stop the spiral—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Revenge of Geography&“In this deeply erudite literary, cultural, and historical narrative, Kaplan offers a warning but also a hope that America amid such confusion and danger will be all right.&”—Victor Davis Hanson, New York Times bestselling author of The End of EverythingOne of Financial Times&’ Most Important Books to Read This Year • One of Foreign Policy&’s Most Anticipated Books of the YearWe are entering a new era of global cataclysm in which the world faces a deadly mix of war, climate change, great power rivalry, rapid technological advancement, the end of both monarchy and empire, and countless other dangers. In Waste Land, Robert D. Kaplan, geopolitical expert and author of more than twenty books on world affairs, incisively explains how we got here and where we are going. Kaplan makes a novel argument that the current geopolitical landscape must be considered alongside contemporary social phenomena such as urbanization and digital news media, grounding his ideas in foundational modern works of philosophy, politics, and literature, including the poem from which the title is borrowed, and celebrating a canon of traditionally conservative thinkers, including Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Jeane Kirkpatrick, and many others.As in many of his books, Kaplan looks to history and literature to inform the present, drawing particular comparisons between today's challenges and the Weimar Republic, the post-World War I democratic German government that fell to Nazism in the 1930s. Just as in Weimar, which faced myriad crises inextricably bound up with global systems, the singular dilemmas of the twenty-first century—pandemic disease, recession, mass migration, the destabilizing effects of large-scale democracy and great power conflicts, and the intimate bonds created by technology—mean that every disaster in one country has the potential to become a global crisis, too. According to Kaplan, the solutions lie in prioritizing order in governing systems, arguing that stability and historic liberalism rather than mass democracy per se will save global populations from an anarchic future. Waste Land is a bracing glimpse into a future defined by the connections afforded by technology but with remarkable parallels to the past. Just as it did in Weimar, Kaplan fears the situation may be spiraling out of our control—unless our leaders act first.
Good Dirt: A Novel
by Charmaine WilkersonThe daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club PickWhen ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she saw her brother, Baz, lying on the floor surrounded by the shattered pieces of a centuries-old jar, life as Ebby knew it shattered as well.The crime was never solved—and because the Freemans were one of the only Black families in a particularly well-to-do enclave of New England—the case has had an enduring, voyeuristic pull for the public. The last thing the Freemans want is another media frenzy splashing their family across the papers, but when Ebby's high profile romance falls apart without any explanation, that's exactly what they get.So Ebby flees to France, only for her past to follow her there. And as she tries to process what's happened, she begins to think about the other loss her family suffered on that day eighteen years ago—the stoneware jar that had been in their family for generations, brought North by an enslaved ancestor. But little does she know that the handcrafted piece of pottery held more than just her family's history—it might also hold the key to unlocking her own future.In this sweeping, evocative novel, Charmaine Wilkerson brings to life a multi-generational epic that examines how the past informs our present.
Major Corrections: An Intellectual Biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro
by Tom GeueA trenchant analysis of the thought of Sebastiano Timpanaro, one of the most original leftist thinkers of the 20th centurySebastiano Timpanaro (1923-2000) was one of the most original leftist thinkers of the 20th century. His thought spans a unique range of subjects, from materialism to classical philology, from the Enlightenment to Freud, from science to socialism, from the history of linguistics to 19th century Italian literature.Timpanaro confronted this manifold material with addictive clarity and incisive honesty. This book is the first serious attempt in any language to introduce Timpanaro&’s thought in its entirety.Drawing on original archival research, Geue shows the astonishing breadth of Timpanaro&’s intellect and his eccentric dual profile as a Marxist and technical philologist. From this emerges not only a compelling portrait of a neglected radical thinker, but also a rallying call for the Left to revive its commitment to scientific truth and rigorous detail.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Kate Warne and the Race to Save Abraham Lincoln
by Beth AndersonAmerica&’s first female detective Kate Warne&’s mission? Protect president-elect Abraham Lincoln from Southern rebels bent on assassinating him before his inauguration. Abraham Lincoln faces a dangerous and uncertain future after leaving Springfield, Illinois, for his inauguration in Washington, DC. Luckily for him, detective Kate Warne has his back, even if he didn&’t know it yet.Working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Kate uncovers the rebel plot to kill Abraham Lincoln in Baltimore. Kate warns Lincoln&’s staff that this only Southern city on his inaugural train route to Washington, DC is planning a deadly welcome. President-elect Lincoln is urged to change his route. But he refuses to cancel his commitments. In a race against time, Kate and Pinkerton have one last chance. Using disguises, false names, and the cover of darkness, the detectives put their plan into action. Can they sneak Lincoln through Baltimore undetected? Can they fool the spies watching his every move? Can they get Lincoln safely to DC?This exciting American history picture book from award-winning author Beth Anderson, well-known for action-packed books on daring women, and illustrated by Sally Wern Comport in her signature mix of collage, drawing, and paint, brings Kate Warne to thrilling and vivid life.
Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions
by Kevin D. Carlson Michael J. Kavanagh Richard David JohnsonHuman Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions is a one-of-a-kind book that provides a thorough introduction to the field of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and shows how organizations today can leverage HRIS to make better people decisions and manage talent more effectively. Unlike other texts that overwhelm students with technical information and jargon, this revised Sixth Edition offers a balanced approach to dealing with HR issues and IT/IS issues by drawing from experts in both areas. Authors Richard D. Johnson, Kevin D. Carlson, and Michael J. Kavanagh cover the latest research and developments in information security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, social media, and HR analytics. Numerous examples, best practices, discussion questions, and case studies, make this book the most student-friendly and current in the market.
Grace of the Empire State: A breathtaking historical novel of courage, love and sacrifice high above Manhattan
by Gemma TizzardA daring young woman takes her brother's place to risk her life in New York City. A breathtaking historical novel full of heart and hope, family and friendship, and the sacrifices we make for love...'A page-turning debut...that reminds us that women have been quietly saving the day since the dawn of time' New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel'A wonderful story of courage, sacrifice, resilience and love. Heart-warming, romantic and at times utterly nerve-wracking, I loved every minute of it!' Anita Frank-------------As the Great Depression bites, show dancer Grace's Irish immigrant family can't afford the rising rents, nor the medicine that her little sister urgently needs. When her twin brother is injured and can no longer work on the construction of the half-built Empire State Building, Grace steps up - literally. She trades her dancing shoes for worker boots, braving deadly metal work hundreds of feet in the sky.But survival isn't guaranteed. Failure could mean not only losing her job, but also her life, and the livelihood of her family and team. Sparks fly across the great metal beams, as a terrible accident and a split-second decision leaves Grace re-evaluating everything that she thought she knew about herself...-------------'A thrilling, heartbreaking story about the power of family, friendship and women struggling to survive in a man's world. A must-read for historical fiction fans' Annie Lyons'A gorgeous, evocative story. Grace is a bold, brave heroine and her adventures on the steels are so vividly described that they made me feel dizzy! I loved the 1930s New York setting, the brilliantly drawn cast of characters and their gritty resilience, and the romance' Kerry Barrett
The Harder I Fight The More I Love You: A Memoir
by Neko CaseAn unforgettable portrait of an extraordinary life-one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood in 'slummy, one-horse towns'; obsessive desire; bursts of comedy; and indispensable friendships, reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep connection to nature helped her on a singular journey to become a beloved, Grammy-nominated artist.Neko Case has long been revered as one of music's most influential artists, whose authenticity, lyrical storytelling, and sly wit have endeared her to a legion of critics, musicians, and lifelong fans. In The Harder I Fight The More I Love You, Case brings her trademark candour and precision to a memoir that traces her evolution from an invisible girl 'raised by two dogs and a space heater' in rural Washington state to her improbable emergence as an internationally-acclaimed talent.In luminous, sharp-edged prose, Case shows readers what it's like to be left alone for hours and hours as a child, to take refuge in the woods around her home, and to channel the monotony and loneliness and joy that comes from music, camaraderie, and shared experience into art.The Harder I Fight The More I Love You is a rebellious meditation on identity and corruption, and a manifesto on how to make space for ourselves in this world, despite the obstacles we face.
The Night is Defying: The UNMISSABLE second book of the Nytefall trilogy, an epic dark romantasy with star-crossed lovers - as seen on TikTok!
by Chloe C. PeñarandaASTRAEA AND NYTE ARE BACK!!'Filled with revelations that will make you gasp, moments where your heart is in your throat and some delicious spice!' 'I didn't think anything could top Book 1 in this series, but Book 2 was out of this world' 'I'm still mad at the author about that ending, it's brutal and had me crying''A perfect continuation to this incredible and fascinating series''I absolutely loved the book, devoured it and now it will live with me for a long time!''Wrecks you in the best possible way'--------------------------------------The UNMISSABLE exciting second volume in New York Times bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.MORE PRAISE FOR THE NYTEFALL TRILOGY: 'A forbidden romance to die for, a complex world and plot twists galore' GENOVEVA DIMOVA 'Poetic and whimsical, with characters you can't help but root for' ELIZABETH HELEN'Peñaranda's prose will captivate you till the very last page' RINA VASQUEZ
The Lotus Shoes: The captivating historical debut for fans of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
by Jane YangTHE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA'Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time' HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th century lost world' THE TIMES'This story of love, loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of Memoirs of a Geisha' WOMAN & HOMELove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together. As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.Despite their starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are unexpectedly thrown into chaos. Linjing's fall from grace could be an opportunity for Little Flower - but will their intertwined fates lead to triumph, or tragedy for them both?'Jane Yang is an exciting new talent' SANTA MONTEFIORE'More than a book, this novel is an act of empowerment for women' NGUYEN PHAN QUE MAI'Enchants from the first page to the last' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW'This fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick' RED'Captivating and exquisitely rendered' MELISSA FU'If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes' SORAYA LANE'I devoured this stunning debut' ALKA JOSHI'This big, juicy saga has scandal, hardship, love and sisterhood' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader' NATASHA LESTER'I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes' ELIZABETH CHADWICK'Captivating, utterly compelling' SUNDAY POST'You'll love it' MANDY ROBOTHAM'Stunning, transporting, unforgettable' AMANDA GEARD
Unpublished Fragments: Volume 17 (The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche)
by Friedrich NietzscheThe Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche will publish in its entirety, for the first time, an English translation of the full contents of the Kritische Studienausgabe. This volume of the Complete Works provides the first English translation of Nietzsche's unpublished notes from Summer 1886 through Fall 1887. In these writings we find drafts of new prefaces for the second editions of his earlier works, notes for the soon-to-appear On the Genealogy of Morality, and crucially, fragments and plans for an anticipated "master work" under the title "The Will to Power." This projected work, as is now well-known, was never written by Nietzsche; instead, it was fraudulently assembled by his sister Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche and his friend Heinrich Köselitz (aka Peter Gast) and published under Nietzsche's name after his death. Only now, with the publication of this volume and the ones that precede and follow it, are English readers able to examine for themselves the full set of unpublished writings of the last creative period of Nietzsche's life. Taking into account the latest editorial work on his final notebooks, and including a detailed account by Mazzino Montinari of Nietzsche's decision not to complete a "master work," this volume documents the evolution of Nietzsche's thinking on such important themes as nihilism, eternal recurrence, and the revaluation of all values as it presents his late Nachlass free from the distortions perpetrated against it over a century ago.
Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love
by Lida MaxwellHow Silent Spring stands as a monument to a unique, loving relationship between Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman, and how such love underpins a new environmental politics After the success of her first bestseller, The Sea Around Us, Rachel Carson settled in Southport, Maine. The married couple Dorothy and Stanley Freeman had a cottage nearby, and the trio quickly became friends. Their extensive and evocative correspondence shows that Dorothy and Rachel did something more: they fell in love. In this moving new book, Lida Maxwell explores their letters to reveal how Carson's masterpiece, Silent Spring, grew from the love these women shared for their wild surroundings and, vitally and increasingly, for each other. Carson had already demonstrated a profound environmental awareness by the time she purchased her home in Maine; Maxwell proposes that it took her love for Dorothy to open up a more powerful space for critique. As their love unsettled their heteronormative ideas of bourgeois life, it enabled Carson to develop an increasingly critical view of capitalism and its effects on nonhuman nature and human lives alike, and it was this evolution that made the advocacy of Silent Spring possible. In Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love, Silent Spring's exposé of the dangerous and loveless exhaustion of nature for capitalism's ends is set in bold relief against the lovers' correspondence, in which we see the path toward a more loving use of nature and a transformative political desire that, Maxwell argues, should inform our approach to contemporary environmental crises.
Ten Indian Classics (Murty Classical Library of India)
by Murty Classical India2,500 years of India’s dazzling literary tradition, translated from a wide range of classical languages, and introduced by an award-winning poet.Romantic ghazals and devotional quatrains, medieval battles and separated lovers, Buddhist women on their journeys toward nirvana and Ram’s battle against a demon army to rescue Sita—all this and more can be found in the Murty Classical Library of India’s Ten Indian Classics.Beginning in the sixth century B.C.E. and coming up to the eighteenth century, spanning the Indian subcontinent, the selections in this anthology include some of the oldest women’s writing in the world, exquisite Sanskrit court poems, verses from the Sikh sacred tradition recited by millions around the world, the renowned chronicle of the Mughal emperor Akbar, and Tulsidas’s retelling of the epic Ramayana that is cherished in north India to this day. Here, too, are the poems of Surdas, Mir Taqi Mir, and Bullhe Shah, which continue to inspire artists today and live on in contemporary music.The anthology showcases original translations by leading experts from a vast array of India’s literary traditions: Hindi, Kannada, Pali, Panjabi, Persian, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Urdu. With a foreword by the award-winning poet and translator Ranjit Hoskote, Ten Indian Classics is an invitation to readers worldwide to immerse themselves in a literary tradition that continues to shape modern South Asian culture and aesthetics in all its stunning diversity.
Jollof Day
by Bernard MensahA picture book bursting with life and flavors about a son and his father cooking up a beloved dish that originated in West Africa—jollof recipe included!Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father for something special—it&’s Jollof Day!With clanging pots and pans, lots of chopped tomatoes and onions, and a secret blend of spices, this father and son dance to the music of kitchen noise while something delicious burbles on the stove.With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together.
Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture
by Amber O'Neal JohnstonA must-have addition to the shelf for any parent hoping to introduce more inclusive books into the home, with 100+ essential titles for early readers through high schoolBrimming with the history and culture of Black America, this one-of-a-kind resource is delivered in a package that all children find irresistible: stories. Education expert Amber O'Neal Johnston—who homeschools her four children—offers masterfully curated booklists, sorted by age, for diving into the fullness of the African American cultural experience.Soul School books are must-have mirrors for Black children and priceless windows for others, but first and foremost, they&’re captivating stories. And while they&’re sure to hold a special place in the hearts of Black families, they are unequivocally and without hesitation for all children.In addition to the booklists, Johnston artfully weaves together knowledge of the past and awareness of the present by examining cultural values, historical highlights, and the power of storytelling while teaching families what to look for and how to enjoy prose, verse, and illustrations that celebrate Black American culture. Soul School offers the best children&’s, middle grade, and young adult books available today, each accompanied by discussion questions, activities, and related resource recommendations. Covering toddlers to teens and everyone in between, Soul School is an education for us all.
Old Soul
by Susan BarkerThe Historian meets Under the Skin in this searingly provocative literary horror novel about one woman&’s determination to stay alive at any terrifying cost.In Osaka, two strangers, Jake and Mariko, miss a flight, and over dinner, discover they've both brutally lost loved ones whose paths crossed with the same beguiling woman no one has seen since.Following traces this mysterious person left behind, Jake travels from country to country gathering chilling testimonies from others who encountered her across the decades—a trail of shattered souls that eventually leads him to Theo, a dying sculptor in rural New Mexico, who knows the woman better than anyone—and might just hold the key to who, or what, she is.Part horror, part western, part thriller, Old Soul is a fearlessly bold and genre-defying tale about predation, morality and free will, and one man&’s quest to bring a centuries-long chain of human devastation to an end.