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The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability in Fashion
by Claudia E. Henninger Helen Goworek Daniella Ryding Panayiota AlevizouThe impact of the fashion industry on the environment is undoubtedly size-able. In response, the last decade has seen various changes in the fashion industry landscape, from new digital technologies that enhance zero waste productions, the emergence of the digital platform economy, to the development of innovative materials. This Handbook captures key innovations within the fashion industry and brings together work from leading academics, but also practitioners in the field. Offering a comprehensive and global perspective, it covers core topics such as: technological innovations and their impact on sustainable fashion, alternative models of consumption, the circular economy, the role of activism and the future of sustainable fashion. With clear managerial implications, chapters uniquely supplement conceptual work with short practitioner-led case studies that bridge the gap between theory and practice, making this a valuable resource for students and researchers.
The Left Hand of Darkness: 50th Anniversary Edition (Penguin Galaxy Ser.)
by Ursula K. Le Guin50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION—WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY DAVID MITCHELL AND A NEW AFTERWORD BY CHARLIE JANE ANDERSUrsula K. Le Guin&’s groundbreaking work of science fiction—winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.A lone human ambassador is sent to the icebound planet of Winter, a world without sexual prejudice, where the inhabitants&’ gender is fluid. His goal is to facilitate Winter&’s inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the strange, intriguing culture he encounters...Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
by Rick RubinThe #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.&” —Anne LamottFrom the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us.&“I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.&” —Rick RubinMany famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn&’t, he has learned that being an artist isn&’t about your specific output, it&’s about your relationship to the world. Creativity has a place in everyone&’s life, and everyone can make that place larger. In fact, there are few more important responsibilities.The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime&’s work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments—and lifetimes—of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us.
Ecological Restoration in India: Perspective and Practices
by Dharmendra Kumar Gupta Dheeraj MittalThis edited book provides a comprehensive exploration of ecological restoration in India, offering insights into the latest perspectives and practices. Through this book, readers will learn about the policy frameworks, best practices, and case studies that are shaping the future of ecological restoration in India. The chapters cover topics such as grassland restoration, habitat restoration for wildlife, and the rehabilitation of mined-out and fire-affected areas. Contributions from renowned experts delve into critical issues like legislative mandates, international commitments, and socio-economic impacts. This collection invites readers to think through questions such as how to achieve land degradation neutrality and the role of ecological restoration in sustainable development. Ideal for government officers, policy makers, foresters, ecologists, and academicians, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in environmental science, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. It offers both Indian and international perspectives, making it a must-read for those interested in the global discourse on ecological restoration.
HR Reinvented: 20 Zukunftsperspektiven auf Personal, Organisation und Kultur
by René Sadowski Lea Bolz Sebastian HarrerIn unserer Zeit, in der Unternehmen mit disruptiven Technologien, demografischen Umwälzungen und tiefgreifenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen konfrontiert sind, stellt sich die Frage, wie Human Resources (HR) als strategische Funktion neu gedacht werden kann und muss. Die Digitalisierung, die zunehmende Bedeutung von Nachhaltigkeit und Diversität sowie die sich wandelnden Erwartungen von Mitarbeitenden und Stakeholdern fordern uns heraus, unsere Perspektiven zu erweitern und neue Wege zu beschreiten. Mit diesem Buch bieten die Autor:innen nicht nur praktische Werkzeuge, sondern auch wertvolle Denkanstöße, wie die strategische Ausrichtung von HR in Zukunft gestaltet werden kann. Im ersten Teil des Buches werden die historische Entwicklung des HR-Management, die Erfolgsmessung der HR-Arbeit sowie die aktuellen Herausforderungen erläutert. Im zweiten Teil schildern herausragende Entscheider:innen und HR-Führungskräfte ihre Erfahrungen und Visionen in sehr persönlichen Interviews. Diese Gespräche bieten Einblicke in die Praxis und zeigen auf, wie unterschiedliche Organisationen deren spezifische Herausforderungen der modernen Arbeitswelt in konkreten Handlungsfeldern meistern. Zugleich bieten die Gesprächspartner:innen biografische Einblicke in die individuelle Entwicklung bis zur heutigen Verantwortung und geben Empfehlungen an die nächste Generation der Personalmanager:innen, die in diesem Bereich perspektivisch größere Verantwortung übernehmen möchten. Im dritten Teil geben die Autor:innen Impulse für die Weiterentwicklung von HR und stellen das neue Reinventing-HR-Modell vor. Dieser strategische Handlungsrahmen nimmt Bezug auf die Anforderungen sowie Chancen der Praxis und kann unmittelbar in Organisationen in spezifischer Granularität angewendet werden.
Accountable and Explainable Methods for Complex Reasoning over Text
by Pepa AtanasovaThis thesis presents research that expands the collective knowledge in the areas of accountability and transparency of machine learning (ML) models developed for complex reasoning tasks over text. In particular, the presented results facilitate the analysis of the reasons behind the outputs of ML models and assist in detecting and correcting for potential harms. It presents two new methods for accountable ML models; advances the state of the art with methods generating textual explanations that are further improved to be fluent, easy to read, and to contain logically connected multi-chain arguments; and makes substantial contributions in the area of diagnostics for explainability approaches. All results are empirically tested on complex reasoning tasks over text, including fact checking, question answering, and natural language inference. This book is a revised version of the PhD dissertation written by the author to receive her PhD from the Faculty of Science, University ofCopenhagen, Denmark. In 2023, it won the Informatics Europe Best Dissertation Award, granted to the most outstanding European PhD thesis in the field of computer science.
Handbook Industry 4.0: Law, Technology, Society
by Walter FrenzThe handbook presents an overview of Industry 4.0 and offers solutions for important practical questions. The law and its current challenges regarding data assignment (who owns the data? / EU guidelines), data security, data protection (General Data Protection Regulation), cyberattacks, competition law (right to access vs. monopolists, permissible and prohibited exchanges of information, possible collaborations) is the point of departure. In turn, the book explores peculiarities in specific areas of Industry 4.0 (Internet of Production, mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, electromobility, autonomous driving, traffic, medical science, construction, energy industry, etc.). The book’s closing section addresses general developments in management, the digital transformation of companies and the world of work, and ethical questions.
Natural Language Processing and Information Systems: 30th International Conference on Applications of Natural Language to Information Systems, NLDB 2025, Kanazawa, Japan, July 4–6, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15837)
by Ryutaro IchiseThe two-volume set LNCS 15836 and 15837 constitutes the proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Applications of Natural Language to Information Systems, NLDB 2025, held in Kanazawa, Japan, during July 4–6, 2025.The 33 full papers, 19 short papers and 2 demo papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. The proceedings contain novel and significant research contributions addressing theoretical aspects, algorithms, applications, architectures, resources, and other aspects of NLP, as well as survey and discussion papers.
Electronic Voting: 10th International Joint Conference, E-Vote-ID 2025, Nancy, France, October 1–3, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16028)
by Melanie Volkamer David Duenas-Cid Isabelle Borucki Peter Roenne Michelle Blom Pierrick Gaudry Leontine Loeber Alexandre DebantThis open access book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Joint Conference on Electronic Voting, E-Vote-ID 2024, held in Nancy, France, during October 1-3, 2025. The 13 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. They focus on on the development of Electronic and Internet Voting and Electoral Technologies, from aspects relating to security and usability to practical experiences and applications of voting systems, also including legal, social, or political aspects, amongst others, turning out to be an important global reference point concerning these issues.
Proceedings of SECON'22: Structural Engineering and Construction Management (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #284)
by G. Unni Kartha P. E. Kavitha Giuseppe Carlo Marano A. V. Rahul Jiji Antony M. PreethiThis book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 3rd International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON’22), held in Angamaly, Kerala, India, on 1-3 June 2022. The meeting served as a fertile platform for discussion, sharing sound knowledge and introducing novel ideas on issues related to sustainable construction and design for the future. The respective contributions address various aspects of numerical modeling and simulation in structural engineering, structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, advanced analysis and design of foundations, BIM, building energy management, and technical project management. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable, up-to-date tool and essential overview of the subject for scientists and practitioners alike, and will inspire further investigations and research.
Astrophysics (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)
by Wolfgang DemtröderThis introduction to astronomy and astrophysics provides an accessible and clear treatment of the fundamentals. Starting with experimental astronomy, observation techniques and structure and properties of the components of the solar system, this textbook enables the reader to understand the basics in astrophysics. The text is written from the experimental physics point of view, giving numerous real life examples and detailed instrumentation and experimental methods. This highly motivating presentation deepens the knowledge in a very accessible way. The second part of the text gives a concise introduction to stars and extra-solar planets. The stellar evolution and categorization is explained. The last part features cosmological models, galaxy evolution and large scale objects in the universe. Numerous problems with solutions are perfect for self-study.
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
by Will GuidaraThe must-read New York Times bestseller that's redefining hospitality and inspiring readers in every industry. - Featured in FX's The Bear and Showtime's Billions- JP Morgan NextList PickWill Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world. How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation? Radical reinvention, a true partnership between the kitchen and the dining room—and memorable, over-the-top, bespoke hospitality. Guidara&’s team surprised a family who had never seen snow with a magical sledding trip to Central Park after their dinner; they filled a private dining room with sand, complete with mai-tais and beach chairs, to console a couple with a cancelled vacation. And his hospitality extended beyond those dining at the restaurant to his own team, who learned to deliver praise and criticism with intention; why the answer to some of the most pernicious business dilemmas is to give more—not less; and the magic that can happen when a busser starts thinking like an owner. Today, every business can choose to be a hospitality business—and we can all transform ordinary transactions into extraordinary experiences. Featuring sparkling stories of his journey through restaurants, with the industry&’s most famous players like Daniel Boulud and Danny Meyer, Guidara urges us all to find the magic in what we do—for ourselves, the people we work with, and the people we serve.
Collide (Off the Ice #1)
by Bal KhabraA USA TODAY BESTSELLER!She&’s an honors student with ambitious graduate school plans and he&’s a jock with only hockey on his mind, but once their worlds collide, their connection is hot enough to melt an ice rink.An ultimatum from Summer Preston&’s thesis advisor thrusts her into an unexpected collision with the hockey team&’s captain, Aiden Crawford. She&’s caught between conflicting desires of fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a sport psychologist and staying as far away as possible from the god-awful sport. And once she meets Aiden—well, let&’s just say he confirms all her worst assumptions about hockey players. Being the captain of the college hockey team has its perks, except when a reckless mistake by Aiden&’s team threatens to jeopardize their entire season. As punishment, Aiden&’s coach nominates him as the subject of a student research project. Participating is the last thing he wants to do, especially since the girl leading the project looks like she could wield his skates as a weapon.Summer can&’t stand Aiden&’s blasé approach to life, and Aiden doesn&’t understand why she&’s twenty years old with a twenty-five-year plan. But their bickering soon turns to bantering—and once they let their guards down, there&’s nothing to check their feelings.
It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People
by Ramani Durvasula PhDINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissismAN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERIt&’s not always easy to tell when you&’re dealing with a narcissistic person. One day they draw you in with their charm and charisma, the next they gaslight you, wreck your self-esteem, and leave you wondering, What should I have done differently? As Dr. Ramani explains in It&’s Not You, the answer is: absolutely nothing.Just as a tiger can&’t change its stripes, a narcissist will not stop manipulating and invalidating you, no matter how much you try to appease them. The first step toward healing from their toxic influence—and to protect yourself from future harm—is to accept that you are not to blame for their behavior.Drawing on more than two decades of studying the landscape of narcissism and working with survivors, Dr. Ramani explores how narcissists hijack our well-being and offers a healing path forward. Unpacking the oft-misunderstood personality, she reveals the telltale behavioral patterns that indicate you may be dealing with a narcissist. Along the way, you&’ll learn how to become gaslight resistant, chip away at the trauma bonds that keep you stuck in the cycle, grieve the loss of these painful relationships, create and maintain realistic boundaries, discern unhelpful behaviors from narcissistic behaviors, and recover your sense of self after constant invalidation.Thriving after, or even during, a narcissistic relationship can be challenging, but It&’s Not You shows you it is possible. Dr. Ramani invites you to stop blaming yourself and trying to change the narcissistic person, and to start giving yourself permission to let go of their hold on you and finally embrace your true self.
America, América: A New History of the New World
by Greg GrandinA New York Times bestseller • A 2025 Kirkus Prize finalist in Nonfiction • Shortlisted for the 2025 Cundill History Prize&“An extraordinarily ambitious book . . . America, América reads at times as the historical equivalent of the great epic novels of Gabriel García Márquez.&” —Irish TimesFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, the first comprehensive history of the Western Hemisphere, a sweeping five-century narrative of North and South America that redefines our understanding of bothThe story of how the United States&’ identity was formed is almost invariably told by looking east to Europe. But as Greg Grandin vividly demonstrates, the nation&’s unique sense of itself was in fact forged facing south toward Latin America. In turn, Latin America developed its own identity in struggle with the looming colossus to the north. In this stunningly original reinterpretation of the New World, Grandin reveals how North and South emerged from a constant, turbulent engagement with each other.America, América traverses half a millennium, from the Spanish Conquest—the greatest mortality event in human history—through the eighteenth-century wars for independence, the Monroe Doctrine, the coups and revolutions of the twentieth century, and beyond. Grandin shows, among other things, how in response to U.S. interventions, Latin Americans remade the rules, leading directly to the founding of the United Nations; and how the Good Neighbor Policy allowed FDR to assume the moral authority to lead the fight against world fascism.Grandin&’s book sheds new light on well-known historical figures like Bartolomé de las Casas, Simón Bolívar, and Woodrow Wilson, as well as lesser-known actors such as the Venezuelan Francisco de Miranda, who almost lost his head in the French Revolution and conspired with Alexander Hamilton to free America from Spain; the Colombian Jorge Gaitán, whose unsolved murder inaugurated the rise of Cold War political terror, death squads, and disappearances; and the radical journalist Ernest Gruening, who, in championing non-interventionism in Latin America, helped broker the most spectacularly successful policy reversal in United States history. This is a monumental work of scholarship that will fundamentally change the way we think of Spanish and English colonialism, slavery and racism, and the rise of universal humanism. At once comprehensive and accessible, America, América shows that centuries of bloodshed and diplomacy not only helped shape the political identities of the United States and Latin America but also the laws, institutions, and ideals that govern the modern world. In so doing, Grandin argues that Latin America&’s deeply held culture of social democracy can be an effective counterweight to today&’s spreading rightwing authoritarianism.A culmination of a decades-long engagement with hemispheric history, drawing on a vast array of sources, and told with authority and flair, this is a genuinely new history of the New World.
The House in the Pines: A Novel
by Ana ReyesAn instant New York Times bestseller!&“This is an absolute, can&’t-put-it-down thriller. . . . It&’s truly a wild ride that had me flying through chapter after chapter—which I think is the perfect way to kick off your year of reading.&”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese&’s Book Club Pick January 2023)Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend&’s sudden, mysterious death, and has since spent her life trying to forget, sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed. . . .Maya was a high school senior when her best friend, Aubrey, dropped dead in front of the enigmatic man named Frank whom they&’d been spending time with all summer. Seven years later, Maya lives in Boston with a loving boyfriend and is kicking the secret addiction that has allowed her to cope with what happened years ago, the gaps in her memories, and the lost time that she can&’t account for. But her past comes rushing back when she comes across a recent YouTube video in which a young woman suddenly keels over and dies in a diner while sitting across from none other than Frank. Plunged into the trauma that has defined her life, Maya heads to her Berkshires hometown to relive that fateful summer—the influence Frank once had on her and the obsessive jealousy that nearly destroyed her friendship with Aubrey. At her mother&’s house, she excavates fragments of her past and notices hidden messages in her deceased Guatemalan father&’s book that didn&’t stand out to her earlier. To save herself, she must understand a story written before she was born, but time keeps running out, and soon, all roads are leading back to Frank&’s cabin. . . . Utterly unique and captivating, The House in the Pines keeps you guessing about whether we can ever fully confront the past and return home.
To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
by Daniel H. PinkLook out for Daniel Pink&’s new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing#1 New York Times Business Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller #1 Washington Post bestsellerFrom the bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind, and teacher of the popular MasterClass on Sales and Persuasion, comes a surprising--and surprisingly useful--new book that explores the power of selling in our lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by persuading someone else to make a purchase. But dig deeper and a startling truth emerges: Yes, one in nine Americans works in sales. But so do the other eight. Whether we&’re employees pitching colleagues on a new idea, entrepreneurs enticing funders to invest, or parents and teachers cajoling children to study, we spend our days trying to move others. Like it or not, we&’re all in sales now. To Sell Is Human offers a fresh look at the art and science of selling. As he did in Drive and A Whole New Mind, Daniel H. Pink draws on a rich trove of social science for his counterintuitive insights. He reveals the new ABCs of moving others (it's no longer "Always Be Closing"), explains why extraverts don't make the best salespeople, and shows how giving people an "off-ramp" for their actions can matter more than actually changing their minds. Along the way, Pink describes the six successors to the elevator pitch, the three rules for understanding another's perspective, the five frames that can make your message clearer and more persuasive, and much more. The result is a perceptive and practical book--one that will change how you see the world and transform what you do at work, at school, and at home.
First Contact: Eclipsed Evolution: Phase 1
by Kim HarrisonIn the wake of the solar eclipse, a portal between our world and a paranormal realm opens—and a scientist&’s life will never be the same, in this thrilling serialized adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hollows.Dr. Renee Caisson knows there are worse things than an attractive man in uniform drafting her into a secret government project—especially when Major Jackson makes it clear that he isn&’t bothered by her questionable past. But when her labs come back with decidedly odd results, the Major is forced to come clean over who the government is actually studying. Renee is shocked to learn her subjects are demonic-looking beings who call themselves &“Neighbors&”—refugees from a dying world, who arrived during the nation-wide solar eclipse.The Neighbors&’ technology is unlike anything Renee&’s ever encountered. At first, she dismisses an injury that inexplicably heals as &“just one of those things&”. And surely August, the most gregarious Neighbor, begins to speak English overnight because of the team linguist&’s skills?Not until August begins evolving in real time to withstand Earth&’s brighter, dryer atmosphere does she admit that the Neighbors&’ &“tech&” feels less like science and more like magic—the same magic that brought them here in the first place, and the same they&’re trying to rekindle with a mysterious labyrinth in order to return home and save their world.At least, that&’s what August claims they came for…
Training for Both Ends of the Leash: A Guide to Cooperation Training for You and Your Dog
by Kate Perry Yvonne ConzaNew edition updated for 2022!Develop the tools and understanding you need to be the best trainer for your new puppy or adult dog—it&’s never too early or late to start!Professional dog trainer Kate Perry has seen it all: the secret pee-ers, the delivery-man harassers, the skittish wallflowers, the zippy puppy, the pulling sled dog, the barking door dashers, and the withdrawing senior. If any of these remind you of your dog-or you fear your pup is on their way to developing a behavioral challenge-let Kate help you create a balanced training program that will yield positive results for you and your pooch.Kate&’s layered methodology includes an easy-to-take Canine Drive Survey, the same one she provides to her clients, enabling you to identify your dog&’s particular set of drives, behavioral traits, and needs. Next, she develops a personalized training program for you and your pooch that blends together your lifestyle and household setup and your dog&’s unique &“canine-ality&” to create an atmosphere of mutual trust, respect, and understanding. Kate&’s goal is to turn you into the best trainer for your dog, using simple commands with step-by-step instructions that cover all the essential training categories: housetraining, socialization, leash walking, exercise, and dealing with anxiety. Each chapter contains personal stories and photos pulled from Kate&’s client files including Professor Sophie, Kate&’s well-trained pug, who also offers her own brand of authentic nose-nudging advice and tips and has helped teach over 2000 pups in the group classes. Whether you&’re looking for advice for your current canine companion or welcoming a new puppy into your home, Training for Both Ends of the Leash will help you create a happy and healthy relationship that will last a lifetime.
Structure & Function of the Body
by Kevin T. Patton Peggie Williamson Terry Thompson Frank B. BellGain a solid foundation in A&P with this easy-to-understand text! Clear and straightforward, Structure & Function of the Body, 17th Edition introduces the typical structure and function of the human body and describes what the body does to maintain homeostasis. The book shows how structure fits function, using clinical examples to reinforce A&P concepts and featuring hundreds of photos and micrographs for realistic visual detail. Written by a team of experts led by Kevin Patton, this text includes an Evolve website packed with animations, audio pronunciations, review questions, and other interactive learning resources.
Stranger God: Meeting Jesus in Disguise
by Richard BeckAccessible, challenging, funny, and one of the best reads on how to love others in any situation. Love and hospitality can change the way you see the world and others. That's exactly what modern-day theologian, Richard Beck, experienced when he first led a Bible study at a local maximum security prison. Beck believed the promise of Matthew 25 that states when we visit the prisoner, we encounter Jesus. Sure enough, God met Beck in prison. With his signature combination of biblical reflection, theological reasoning, and psychological insight, Beck shows how God always meets us when we entertain the marginalized, the oppressed, and the refugee. Stories from Beck's own life illustrate this truth -- God comes to him in the poor, the crippled, the smelly. Psychological experiments show how we are predisposed to appreciate those who are similar to us and avoid those who are unlike us. The call of the gospel, however, is to override those impulses with compassion, to "widen the circle of our affection." In the end, Beck turns to the Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux for guidance in doing even the smallest acts with kindness, and he lays out a path that any of us can follow.
Sista Talk Too
by Rochelle BrockIn Sista Talk Too, Rochelle Brock brings meaningful new material which evokes and updates her past examination of Black women in today’s culture. The first Sista Talk: The Personal and the Pedagogical is an inquiry into the questions of how Black women define their existence in a society which devalues, dehumanizes, and silences their beliefs. Placing herself inside of the research, Rochelle Brock invited the reader on a journey of self-exploration, as she and seven of her Black female students investigate their collective journey toward self-awareness in the attempt to liberate their minds and souls from ideological domination. Throughout, Sista Talk attempted to understand the ways in which this self-exploration informs her pedagogy. Combining Black feminist and Afrocentric theory with critical pedagogy, Sista Talk Too frames the parameters for an Afrowomanist pedagogy of wholeness for teaching Black students and strength in dealing with an unpredictable and often unstable view of the future. Rochelle Brock brings us something to be remembered by, chapters and writings from students and colleagues to help us survive and thrive in this world…all in the spirit of love, life, and Oshun.
Sin
by Al TruesdaleFor Christians today, discussing the doctrine of sin is a task fraught with pitfalls and challenges. Maintaining a balance between God’s love and holiness is only part of the job. Christians must also grapple with a postmodern relativism that often transforms sin into merely an illness or a mistake. Al Truesdale masterfully undergirds the discussion of sin with the assurance of God’s self-giving love in Christ. At a time when God has been jettisoned from the consciousness of many, Truesdale asserts that sin must be discussed with reference to God. Not only is sin an offense against God and neighbor, but it is also overcome only by God’s redemptive grace working through forgiveness and reconciliation. After articulating the nature of sin, Truesdale guides the reader to an understanding of Christ’s victory and the life of holiness. The Wesleyan Theology Series aims to discuss Christian doctrines in easy to understand language that states clearly what Christians believe and why. Each volume is written by an author with a particular expertise who also has the ability to simplify and clarify complex issues. This 12-book series is written specifically for the theologically curious layperson, student, or pastor.
Set for Life: An All-Out Approach to Early Financial Freedom
by Scott TrenchRetire early from your nine-to-five and reach financial freedom with the actionable advice in this personal finance best-seller—now completely revised with new content from the author! <p> Building wealth is always possible, even while working full-time, earning a median income, and paying off debt. By layering philosophy with practical knowledge, Set for Life gives people in their twenties and thirties an action plan to conquer their financial goals early in life. With more than 140,000 copies sold, this anniversary edition gets a refresh with new content, updated numbers, and even more valuable tips and tricks learned over the last five years. <p> Scott Trench—real estate investor, co-host of the Bigger Pockets Money Podcast, and CEO of Bigger Pockets—demonstrates how to accumulate a lifetime of wealth over a short period of time. Even starting with zero savings, you can go from a five-figure income to six figures, from an active job to passive income, then finally to the ultimate goal of financial independence. <p> Set yourself up for life as early as possible, and enjoy life on your terms!
Revolution of Character
by Dallas Willard Donald SimpsonThis book will help you reflect on the spiritual significance of each element of the human person―heart, mind, body, social life, and soul―so that God can transform you. Includes discussion questions.