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Hot Wax: A Novel
by M.L. RioHot Wax is &“a propulsive father-daughter story&” (Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad) and a journey of self-discovery that &“captures the joy and danger of rock &’n&’ roll&” (Publishers Weekly) through one woman&’s reckless mission to make sense of the events that shattered her childhood.Summer, 1989: ten-year-old Suzanne is drawn like a magnet to her father&’s forbidden world of electric guitars and tricked-out cars. When her mother remarries, she jumps at the chance to tag along on the concert tour that just might be Gil and the Kills&’ wild ride to glory. But fame has sharper fangs than anybody realized, and as the band blazes up the charts, internal power struggles set Gil and his group on a collision course destined for a bloody reckoning—one shrouded in mystery and lore for decades to come. The only witness to a desperate act of violence, Suzanne spends the next twenty-nine years trying to disappear. She trades the music and mayhem of her youth for the quiet of the suburbs and the company of her mild-mannered husband Rob. But when her father&’s sudden death resurrects the troubled past she tried so hard to bury, she leaves it all behind and hits the road in search of answers. Hitching her fate and Gil&’s beloved car to two vagabonds who call an old Airstream trailer home, she finds everything she thought she&’d lost forever: desire, adventure, and the woman she once wanted to be. But Rob refuses to let her go. Determined to bring her back where she belongs, he chases her across the country—and drives her to a desperation all her own. Drenched in knock-down drag-out rock and roll, Hot Wax is a raucous, breakneck ride to hell and back—where getting lost might be the only way to find yourself and save your soul.
The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero's Journey
by AnonymousIn this inventive and profound exploration of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, an old-timer of the program reveals the recovery journey for what it truly is: a modern retelling of the classic hero's journey of transformation that frees spiritual energy trapped by addiction, pouring it back into the world, thus healing both the individual and the society. &“ . . . wonderfully sharp and knowing . . . unexpectedly gripping.&” — Kirkus Reviews 2025 Literary Titan Gold Book Award: NonfictionThe Twelve Step journey of recovery is, at its core, the modern retelling of the age-old archetype of the Hero&’s Journey. This powerful pattern of transformation is revealed in three stages: separation, initiation, and return. These stages perfectly describe the journey of recovery as well, and when further broken down into their individual steps—such as answering the call, getting a mentor, and, most important of all, having that mentor introduce the hero to a Power greater than himself—the true meaning and purpose of the recovery journey comes alive. The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero&’s Journey deepens and inspires all those on their own journey of recovery, regardless of the type of program they are in. The treasures awaiting those bold enough to venture into the adventure will heal not only themselves, but all of humanity as well. Classic tales from mythology, such as The Odyssey and the adventure of Hercules, as well as modern stories from popular literature and film, such as Luke Skywalker&’s in the Star Wars series and Harry Potter&’s journey through Hogwarts, plus many more, illuminate the Twelve Step journey, and offer a deeper and more reverent understanding of this sacred pattern of transformation. The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero&’s Journey entertains, informs, and delights readers with a profound new understanding of the journey they are on, a journey countless of heroes before him or her have taken since the beginning of time.
Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away
by David GellesNew York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles.This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of cutthroat capitalism. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has grown into a wildly popular producer of jackets, hats, and fleece vests, with a cultlike following among hardcore alpinists and Wall Street traders alike, posting sales of more than $1 billion a year. But it&’s not just the clothes that make Patagonia unique. For decades, the company has distinguished itself as a singular beacon for socially responsible business, the rare company that can legitimately claim to be doing its damnedest to make the world a better place, while also making a profit. From its early efforts to take exemplary care of its employees, to its extensive work trying to clean up its supply chain, to its controversial activism, Patagonia has set itself apart from its peers with one unorthodox decision after another, proving that there is another way to do capitalism. At the heart of the story is Patagonia&’s founder, the legendary rock climber Yvon Chouinard. A perennial outsider who forged one of the most impressive resumes in the outdoor world, Chouinard also established himself as a pivotal figure in the history of American business. Guided by his anti-authoritarian streak and his unwavering commitment to preserving the natural world, Patagonia came to exert a powerful influence on other companies, paving the way for a new era of social and environmental responsibility. He started out as a dirtbag—a term affectionately bestowed on poor, itinerant outdoorsmen so uninterested in material possessions they are happy to sleep in the dirt—and he became a billionaire. Chouinard also proved that there was another way to be a philanthropist. In the twilight of his career, he gave away Patagonia, renouncing his wealth and committing all its future profits to fighting the climate crisis. Drawing on exclusive access to Chouinard and the Patagonia team, Dirtbag Billionaire offers new insights into the key moments that informed their priorities, shaped the company, and sent ripples across the corporate world.
Money & Generations: A guide for enterprising families and their advisors
by Anneleen Michiels Claudia Binz AstrachanMon€y & Generations offers a compelling look at the complex interplay between family, business, and wealth.Mon€y & Generations offers a compelling look at the complex interplay between family, business, and wealth. It provides deep insights into the psychology of money in enterprising families, covering topics such as money scripts that shape individuals&’ relationships with money, setting dividends and compensation, providing financial education for family owners and stewards, and the role family offices play in protecting and growing family wealth. These themes are translated into practical strategies that support harmony and long term success across generations.
The Tradition of Natural Taoism: The Way of Free and Easy Wandering in Oneness
by Jason Gregory• Draws on source texts of the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang-tzu for ways to achieve skills effortlessly through unity with the Tao• Explains how Taoism is a spiritual technology for deprogramming ourselves from socialization and dissolving the ego• Explores concepts of wu-wei (nonaction) and xiaoyao you (free and easy wandering in oneness) in order to realize our unfiltered true natureGiving readers a fresh take on the ancient philosophy of oneness, while at the same time restoring Taoism&’s original teachings, Jason Gregory shows how to effortlessly align with the Tao. By returning to the source texts of the Tao Te Ching and the writings of Chuang-tzu, he offers wisdom to liberate us from the suffering inherent in a materialistic culture and reconnect us with our unfiltered true nature.Since the time of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, we have navigated a world detached from the Tao. This detachment continues to expand due to external forces and information saturation. In contrast to Confucianism, which offers social morality, Taoism is essentially a worldview shaped by nature—a spiritual practice for releasing ourselves from imposed socialization and reactions of the ego.Jason Gregory shows that imposed socialization can impede the spontaneous flow that is central to the Taoist path—your true nature as it is with no filters. He explains that what we see is not reality itself but a world according to our conditioning. Taoism seeks to reunite us with our undifferentiated nature, dissolving the binary limitation of reason in our mind and achieving xiaoyao you, &“free and easy wandering.&” This book shows the way to become what Taoists call a zhenren—an authentic genuine person, the ultimate state of being.
Seeking Your Loved One on the Other Side: Communications with the Invisible Universe
by Matthew McKay• Shares a proven process that has worked for the author as well as thousands of others to communicate with deceased loved ones• Explores the use of mediums, past-life and between-life hypnotic regressions, a technique called Induced After-Death Communication, and channeled writing• Presents revelations about the soul&’s life after death, the structure of the afterlife, how karma works, and how to love in the face of painIf you&’ve lost a loved one or had a brush with mortality, you undoubtedly have wondered about life after death—or if it&’s possible to connect with souls on the other side. After the tragic death of his son, Jordan, the author embarked on a journey for ways to communicate with his son across the veil. He discovered not only successful methods to connect with lost loved ones but also profound truths about the afterlife, the illusion of loss, and how pain is integral to our life purpose.McKay recounts techniques he tried in order to connect with his son, including collecting unusual experiences from family and friends, consulting mediums such as Austyn Wells, undergoing past-life and between-life regressions, engaging in a technique called Induced After-Death Communication, and using channeled writing, which he learned with the help of psychologist Ralph Metzner.The culmination of hundreds of channeled conversations with his son, the author presents revelations about the soul&’s life after death, the structure and key events of the afterlife, how karma works, why we incarnate, our future as souls, and how to love in the face of pain. As Jordan reveals, nothing is truly lost. The soul is constant and, while pain seems to damage us, the damage is an illusion. Because, as Jordan says, &“there is no end; the conversation goes on . . . between all the souls who love each other, living and dead.&”
Alchemical Lightwork: A Guide to Creating Cultures of Light and Spiritual Awakening
by Arthur Versluis• Explores the significance of light in spiritual life—drawing on the esoteric tradition of alchemy—to transcend materialism and seed new cultures rooted in perennial wisdom• Examines ideas from Western mysticism, Tibetan Buddhism, and other traditions to show how spiritual alchemy is a path to transformation and regeneration• By working with spiritual images, shows how to advance spiritual evolution and heal from artificial culture by learning to separate illusion from realityThis book weds contemporary lightwork and classical, transformative alchemy to offer a path to achieving spiritual evolution. Examining the contradictions of modern times through the concept of the &“end of an age,&” Arthur Versluis reveals how to transcend materialism and create new cultures of light rooted in perennial wisdom.Versluis considers the ramifications of the materialism that separates us from nature. Modern technology may seem to point toward endless progress but, without a spiritual orientation, this progress is an illusion. While some may fall into pessimism, Versluis shows that seeds of light are present in the darkness.Exploring the tradition of alchemy through the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Trismegistus, the Grail tradition, and other esoteric works, Versluis shows how we can achieve psychological and spiritual transformation. He explains how lightwork is at the heart of how to wake up and experience a regeneration of self and a reconnection to the Earth. He includes alchemical images for visualization practices to help us awaken to deeper truths, see beyond the veil of illusion, and transcend an illusory sense of self.Alchemical Lightwork provides the perennial wisdom that shows how we can seed new cultures to recover our humanity, achieve self-realization, and improve the world at large.
The 6D Ascension Journey: Activating the Light Codes in Our 12-Strand DNA
by Judith Corvin-Blackburn• Explains how our collective evolution from 3D to 5D is designed to include the spiritual frequencies of the Sixth Dimension• Offers meditations, tools, and insights to awaken dormant strands of DNA, activate light codes, and use our 6D gifts to change our world• Explores the light language of 6D that is found embedded in sacred geometry and sound, and how it connects us to Divine MindAs physical reality shifts from 3D to 5D, humans are evolving from the dense 3D/4D frequencies to the enlightening frequencies of 5D/6D. In this guide to incorporating 6D into our ascension process, Judith Corvin-Blackburn shows how to activate the power of 6D to manifest our highest potential, personally and collectively.As 3D/4D humans, 10 of our 12 strands of DNA are shut down. This book shows how, as we evolve into 5D/6D Divine humans, we reopen these strands and activate their embedded light codes. With meditations, spiritual tools, and insights to activate these light codes, the author reveals how to identify old beliefs, wounds, and resistances and consciously process, release, and transform them. She explores the light language of 6D embedded in sacred geometry and sound and shares how it connects us to Divine Mind. Activating more strands of DNA gives us access to higher dimensions and helps us reclaim the wisdom of our Star ancestors and the civilizations they seeded in Atlantis, Lemuria, and ancient Egypt. Connecting with 6D frequencies allows us to manifest intentions and connect with our ka body, the energetic blueprint of our soul.Guiding us through our collective ascension journey, the author helps us unlock our potential, reconnect with divine wisdom, and create a more loving and vibrant reality.
8 Universal Laws: Exercises and Meditations for Self-Realization
by Fer Broca&“[Fer Broca] achieves a lyrical simplicity. . . . thought-provoking advice.&”—Kirkus Reviews• Shares eight universal laws to live in harmony with the natural order, deepen your spiritual practice, and realize true happiness• Offers practices and methods for dedicated study to gain access to the inner source of knowledge where these laws can be realized• Explores strategies to understand the events of your life from a broader perspective to achieve balance, peace, and self-transcendenceFrom a young age, Fer Broca has searched for answers to his deep spiritual concerns, immersing himself in numerous spiritual traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Shintoism, and Nahuatl and other Indigenous Mesoamerican traditions. His journey to achieve fulfillment and self-realization led him to distill his knowledge down to eight universal laws.With his friendly and direct style, Broca details the principles of oneness, generation, resonance, karma, dharma (responsibility), wu wei (effortless action), ollin (aligning with the world&’s rhythm to achieve perfect timing), and peace. These universal laws govern the flow, energy, and vibration of everything. Broca unpacks these laws so that you can apply them to daily life and deepen your spiritual practice, not only to manifest abundance in a material sense but to realize true inner fulfillment. He shares exercises, practices in meditation and reflection, and methods of dedicated study to gain access to the inner source of knowledge where these laws can be realized.Are you familiar with the ego&’s games and how they affect your behavior? What are the limiting thoughts that have held you back from realizing happiness? Broca shows you how to adjust your limiting thoughts, understand the events of your life from a broader perspective, connect with your true self, and increase your awareness beyond the ego&’s perspective. By embracing these timeless principles you will tap into the universe&’s wellspring of happiness, abundance, and self-transcendence to embark on a journey toward balance, peace, and true happiness.
Journal of Anthropological Research, volume 81 number 3 (Fall 2025)
by Journal of Anthropological ResearchThis is volume 81 issue 3 of Journal of Anthropological Research. The Journal of Anthropological Research publishes diverse, high-quality, peer-reviewed articles on anthropological research of substance and broad significance, as well as about 100–120 timely book reviews annually. The journal reaches out to anthropologists of all specialties and theoretical perspectives both in the United States and around the world, with special emphasis given to the detailed presentation and rigorous analysis of primary research.
The Journal of Politics, volume 87 number 4 (October 2025)
by The Journal of PoliticsThis is volume 87 issue 4 of The Journal of Politics. Established in 1939 and published for the Southern Political Science Association, The Journal of Politics is a leading general-interest journal of political science and the oldest regional political science journal in the United States. The scholarship published in The Journal of Politics is theoretically innovative and methodologically diverse, and comprises a blend of the various intellectual approaches that make up the discipline. The Journal of Politics features balanced treatments of research from scholars around the world, in all subfields of political science including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and political methodology.
Season of Fear
by Emily CooperNight of the Witch meets The Handmaid's Tale in this queer Gothic horror debut set against the monstrous Bavarian forest of Hexenwald. ★&“Hauntingly poetic and monstrously romantic.&”—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning ★"A dark and dreadful tour de force of a debut! Exquisitely beautiful and horrific."—Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child In the Bavarian village of Heulensee, women feed their terror to an ancient Saint of Fear. In return, it protects them from the monsters of the Hexenwald, the haunted forest on their doorstep. Born unfearing, Ilse Odenwald has felt like an outsider all her life. When the Saint discovers Ilse&’s divergence, it levels a threat: she must find her fear, or the Saint will devour her sister, Dorothea—the only person who loves Ilse unconditionally. Unwilling to lose Thea, Ilse enters the Hexenwald. She hopes that its horrors will finally unleash her fear and, in turn, save her sister. But during her quest Ilse inadvertently uncovers something more sinister than the monsters that hunt her: a darkness within herself. As the forest closes in, Ilse&’s hopes for a normal future begin to slip away, as well as the chance to save not just Thea, but all women in Heulensee. Bewitching and timely, this gripping debut novel is a dark fairy tale about the fate of girls and women in a world grown accustomed to sacrificing them.
Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes
by Tamim AnsaryDestiny Disrupted, &“a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Islamic world,&” (San Francisco Chronicle) tells the history of the world from the Islamic point of view, and restores the centrality of the Muslim perspective, ignored for a thousand years. In Destiny Disrupted, Tamim Ansary tells the rich story of world history with the evolution of the Muslim community at the center. His story moves from the lifetime of Mohammed through a succession of far-flung empires, to the tangle of modern conflicts that culminated in the events of 9/11. He introduces the key people, events, ideas, legends, religious disputes, and turning points of world history, imparting not only what happened but how it is understood from the Muslim perspective. He clarifies why two great civilizations—Western and Muslim—grew up oblivious to each other, what happened when they intersected, and how the Islamic world was affected by its slow recognition that Europe—a place it long perceived as primitive—had somehow hijacked destiny. With storytelling brio, humor, and evenhanded sympathy to all sides of the story, Ansary illuminates a fascinating parallel to the narrative usually heard in the West. Destiny Disrupted offers a vital perspective on world conflicts many now find so puzzling.
You've Goth My Heart
by L. C. RosenA blood-curdlingly spooky and darkly funny romance about how falling in love is scary AF, perfect for fans of Wednesday and Heartstopper. When Gray gets a text from a wrong number, he&’s pretty sure it&’s a serial killer—or worse, his ex—on the other end of the line. But, the anonymous texter shares his same taste in music and movies, and Gray&’s bored while stuck at home all summer, so why not respond? Being anonymous actually helps them open up to each other, and Gray finds himself hopeful that this could be his dream goth crush. All they have to do is meet—on Halloween, the night of Sleepy Hollow&’s big house-decorating contest, and the perfect opportunity for Gray to show his mystery texter his true feelings. But between Gray&’s closeted ex coming back into the picture, a cute but obnoxious new goth kid vying to win the contest, and a maybe serial killer lurking around and killing local gay teens, Gray&’s prospects are looking grim. Come Halloween, he&’ll either get his dream guy or die trying… You&’ve Goth My Heart is the romantic and hilarious accidental-connection romance you don&’t want to miss!
Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men
by Joanna Schroeder Christopher PepperAn urgent and practical book that helps parents and their boys navigate important topics like sex, drugs, bullying, power, consent, and more in a way that helps them grow their emotional intelligence, while also building connection and a closeness that can last a lifetime.Talk to your Boys is a practical guide to communicating with your tween and teen boy with the goal of raising young men who care about themselves and others. The book focuses on 16 essential and wide‑ranging conversations on mental health and masculinity, sex and consent, money and power, violence and guns, and more. Packed with helpful advice, conversation starters, tips and scripts, Talk to Your Boys is designed to help families get better at having these crucial, but sometimes awkward, discussions with the larger goal to raise emotionally intelligent men who aren't hemmed in by outdated ideas of masculinity. Co‑authors Joanna Schroeder, a parenting journalist, and Christopher Pepper, an award‑winning educator, have a real understanding of how challenging it is to navigate the ever‑changing worlds of teenagers with compassion and wisdom—especially when one has multiple children at different stages of development. Their practical advice is woven together with interviews with the leading experts in psychology, gender issues, and child development along with the voices and perspectives from dozens of teen boys from different backgrounds.
Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness - THE LANDMARK NEW BOOK BY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
by Sir David Attenborough Colin Butfield** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **'Gripping... the wildlife is so fantastical that the images on the page feel like works of the imagination.' Evening Standard'THIS IS THE STORY OF OUR OCEAN AND WE MUST WRITE ITS NEXT CHAPTER TOGETHER. FOR IF WE SAVE THE SEA, WE SAVE OUR WORLD. AFTER A LIFETIME OF FILMING OUR PLANET, I'M SURE THAT NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT.'From the icy seas of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great wilderness - the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe.Dive into eight unique saltwater habitats, swim through kelp forests, mangroves and coral reefs and down almost 11,000 feet to the deepest corners of the most unexplored ecosystem on our planet.Experience a journey of wonder and discovery, populated by green turtles and blue whales; clownfish and bioluminescent jellyfish; the vampire squid and the 'head-less chicken monster' - a strange form of sea cucumber that lives at the very bottom of the ocean.With the warmth, intelligence and awe that characterises all of David Attenborough's landmark series, Ocean shows us a world which is both desperately fragile yet astonishingly resilient, with an extraordinary capacity to repair itself. It's not too late to restore our most vital habitat. If we treat it with respect, our marine world will be even richer and more spectacular than we can imagine.A book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed.
It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life
by Dr Sanjay GuptaAre you one of the 52 million people who experience chronic pain in your day-to-day life? In It Doesn't Have to Hurt, Dr Sanjay Gupta makes the empowering argument that there are effective options for relief that you can start practicing today to greatly reduce your chances of suffering pain tomorrow.The significance of reducing and even eliminating pain cannot be overstated. Gupta shows how pain carries an enormous amount of physical, social, and emotional baggage, which is, in part, why it has been so hard to treat, and too often ignored. It can also present in infinite ways. Yet both patients and practitioners labor under the mistaken idea that most pain problems can be fixed with a drug or procedure. It turns out we have tremendous agency in choosing how we'll respond. The brain "creates" pain, but it also has the capacity to reduce or even eliminate it. There is more evidence than ever about the benefits of sleep, diet and nutrition, mindfulness-based pain management (MBPM), myofascial and other hands-on treatments, as well as yoga, specialized psychotherapies, and even social "prescriptions"-prompting more doctors than ever to focus on these solutions.Gupta runs the gamut of conventional and complementary approaches, including the technique known as Mobilization Exercise Analgesia Treatment, foam rolling, acupuncture, trigger point injections, and vital "prehabilitation" before any operation. He shares how to make sense of all those over-the-counter pills, patches, and pain products, as well as drugs prescribed by your doctors. He covers supplements and CBD. And he highlights insights from leading pain scientists and specialists, plus stories of challenge and triumph over pain by those with lived experience.Gupta sorts through them all with his pain-smart guide to a pain-smart life.With expert guidance and a wealth of science-backed strategies, It Doesn't Have to Hurt is your ultimate resource for reclaiming your life from chronic pain and unlocking a future of lasting relief - starting today.
Nick Drake: The Life
by Richard Morton Jack'This is the book we've been waiting for . . . It is a biography to be treasured' Joe Boyd'The Drake completist could ask for nothing else' Daily Telegraph'Illuminating. The definitive word on Drake' ObserverIn 1968 Nick Drake had everything to live for. The product of a loving, creative family and a privileged background, he was not only a handsome and popular Cambridge undergraduate, but also a new signing to the UK's hippest record label, Island.Three years later, however - having made three well-reviewed but low-selling albums - Nick had been overwhelmed by a mysterious mental illness. He returned to live in his family home in rural Warwickshire in 1971, and died in obscurity in 1974, aged just 26.In the decades since, Nick has become the subject of ever-growing fascination and speculation. Combined sales of his records now stand in the millions, his songs are frequently heard on TV and in films, and he has become one of the most widely known and admired singer-songwriters of his generation.Nick Drake: The Life is the only biography of Nick to be written with the blessing and involvement of his sister and Estate. Drawing on copious original research and new interviews with his family, friends and musical collaborators, as well as deeply personal archive material unavailable to previous writers - including his father's diaries, his essays and private correspondence - this is the most comprehensive and authoritative account possible of Nick's short and enigmatic life.Includes a foreword by Gabrielle Drake and over 75 photos, many rare or previously unseen.
AI Aesthetics: AI-Generated Images between Artistics and Aisthetics (Routledge Focus on Digital Media and Culture)
by Jan-Noël Thon Wilde, Lukas R.A.This volume investigates the intersection of generative AI and media aesthetics from an interdisciplinary perspective. Combining in-depth theoretical reflection with a diverse selection of case studies, its authors explore the aesthetic forms of AI-generated medial objects as well as the cultural imaginaries that the latter draw upon.Bringing together a group of scholars from various geographic and disciplinary backgrounds, the chapters move within and across different conceptualizations of “AI aesthetics” that can be located in-between an “aesthetics-as-artistics” (that is primarily concerned with aesthetic judgments related to skill and connoisseurship) and an “aesthetics-as-aisthetics” (that identifies all kinds of embodied perception as its object). The book thus reflects on both the theoretical and the methodological implications of “AI aesthetics,” while also demonstrating that this is still very much an emerging research field and that no dominant conceptualization of “AI aesthetics” has yet emerged.Considering its decidedly international and interdisciplinary scope, AI Aesthetics: AI-Generated Images between Artistics and Aisthetics will appeal to scholars and students within media studies, cultural studies, literary studies, philosophy, art history, visual culture studies, digital humanities, and critical AI studies.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Railway Safety Management: Systems, Practices, and Emerging Trends (Routledge Studies in Transport Analysis)
by Katarzyna Chruzik Marzena Graboń-ChałupczakRailway Safety Management: Systems, Practices, and Emerging Trends offers a comprehensive and practical guide to managing safety in the rail transport sector. The book provides an in-depth analysis of safety and maintenance management systems (SMS and MMS), risk assessment procedures and safety culture strategies, all in line with the latest EU legislation and best practice.Drawing on both theoretical frameworks and real-world examples from across Europe, the book illustrates how integrated safety systems can improve operational performance and regulatory compliance. The authors offer comparative country analyses, case studies and discussion prompts to support both academic instruction and hands-on implementation. It is especially valuable to those involved in safety audits, certification processes and the ongoing development of modern railway safety frameworks.Written for railway professionals, safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students in transport-related fields, this book bridges the gap between regulation and practice. It equips readers with tools for evaluating the significance of changes, integrating optional management systems and applying predictive technologies to maintenance planning.
Political Outbreaks against the Liberal Order: Narratives, Practices and Celebrations (Routledge Studies in Modern European History)
by Annarita Gori Giorgia Priorelli Maximiliano Fuentes CoderaThis book offers a fresh perspective on right-wing and left-wing revolutions, as well as political uprisings against the liberal order in interwar Europe, focusing on how they were politically used in the public sphere and exploring how these events were narrated and visually represented to justify new authoritarian systems and generate consensus around them.Bringing together both senior academics and early-career scholars, the volume examines ten emblematic case studies combining original research on overlooked aspects of well-known events with analyses of lesser-studied, or even ‘peripheral’ cases. To provide a comprehensive understanding, the contributors approach the subject from multiple angles, spanning political and cultural history, the history of ideology and emotions, and gender history.Moreover, with a transnational perspective, the book examines how anti-liberal and anti-democratic ideas crossed borders, shaping movements, parties, and regimes by influencing their symbolic practices and aesthetics — elements that were borrowed, adapted and reinterpreted to create a shared political language across Europe and beyond.Chapter 7 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
It Was the Way She Said It: Short Stories, Essays, and Wisdom
by Terry McMillanFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Waiting to Exhale comes a remarkable, career-spanning collection of short fiction and essays about love, aging, culture and all the things in between.For the first time, a single volume brings together renowned author Terry McMillan&’s previously published short fiction and nonfiction pieces, as well as never-before-seen works.Before McMillan found success as a novelist in the early 1990s, she published provocative, boundary-pushing short stories, capturing the struggles and triumphs of Black life in America with vitality and honesty, from the workaday factory man&’s malaise in &“The End&” to the cast-aside lover&’s resolve in &“Touching&” to the elderly woman&’s wiles in &“Ma&’Dear.&” McMillan&’s inimitable voice bravely explores the dark corners of human relationships with compassion, humor, and nuance. This collection also features five unpublished stories that reveal how she wrestled with controversial topics rarely addressed in short fiction, from domestic abuse in &“Mama, Take Another Step&” to extreme poverty in &“Can&’t Close My Eyes to It.&” Whether she&’s revealing life lessons, pontificating about aging, recalling her sources of inspiration, or laying bare the beginnings of her life as a writer, McMillan approaches every piece with enduring candor, wit, and fearlessness.Devoted fans and new readers alike will be delighted to discover these treasures spanning McMillan&’s long, groundbreaking career. Indeed, it wasn&’t only what Terry McMillan has said that made her so beloved . . . it was the way she said it.