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Law, Literature, and Violence Against Women: Ending the Victim Blame Game
by Erin L. KelleyThis book engages legal and literary texts in order to examine acquaintance crimes, such as rape, sexual harassment, stalking, and domestic abuse, and to challenge how the victim’s physical or psychological "freeze response" is commonly and inaccurately mistaken for her consent.Following increased interest in the #MeToo movement and the discoveries of sexual abuse by numerous public figures, this book analyzes themes in law and literature that discredit victims and protect wrongdoers. Interpreting a present-day novel alongside legislation and written court cases, each chapter pairs a fictional text with a nonfictional counterpart. In these pairings, the themes, events, and arguments of each are carefully unpacked and compared against one another. As the cross-readings unfold, we learn that a victim does not "ask for it," and she should not arouse suspicions just because she does not fight, run away, or report the crime. Instead, and as this book demonstrates, the more common and most practical response is to become physically and mentally paralyzed by fear; the victim dissociates, shuts down, and remains stuck in the fright and captivity of abuse.This book will interest scholars and students working in, and especially at the intersection of, law, literature, gender studies, and criminology.
Lead With C.A.R.E.: Strategies to Build Culturally Competent and Affirming Schools
by Lionel E. AllenA framework for the courageous school leadership our students deserve. From the foreword by Gholdy Muhammad… "In Leading With C.A.R.E., Dr. Allen provides a way to disrupt the harms that systems, teachers, and leaders may inflict on children. He uses the richness of his personal and professional experiences to speak to the true purpose and power of schools, which is to disrupt disparities and affirm students’ cultural identities and brilliance. In doing so, Dr. Allen reminds educators that we must examine the structures of education historically and in the present so that we can dismantle harmful practices. The framework of C.A.R.E. presented here guides educators to lead with Culturally Responsiveness in teaching and learning, while Affirming children’s identities, and building positive Relationships with youth. Dr. Allen posits that this leads to spaces of Empowerment. This book provides the what, the why and importantly, the how. The C.A.R.E. framework helps leaders center the genius and joy of youth and teachers, while recognizing the social times we live in and elevating the education of children, especially those who have been historically excluded in schooling and in society. The framework provides a way forward for leaders to lead differently—with care, belonging, and excellence; providing every child with what they deeply deserve." With learning goals, summaries, and reflection questions included in each chapter, this guide offers actionable strategies educators can use to establish a culture that prioritizes students’ experiences and affirms their identities.
Lead With C.A.R.E.: Strategies to Build Culturally Competent and Affirming Schools
by Lionel E. AllenA framework for the courageous school leadership our students deserve. From the foreword by Gholdy Muhammad… "In Leading With C.A.R.E., Dr. Allen provides a way to disrupt the harms that systems, teachers, and leaders may inflict on children. He uses the richness of his personal and professional experiences to speak to the true purpose and power of schools, which is to disrupt disparities and affirm students’ cultural identities and brilliance. In doing so, Dr. Allen reminds educators that we must examine the structures of education historically and in the present so that we can dismantle harmful practices. The framework of C.A.R.E. presented here guides educators to lead with Culturally Responsiveness in teaching and learning, while Affirming children’s identities, and building positive Relationships with youth. Dr. Allen posits that this leads to spaces of Empowerment. This book provides the what, the why and importantly, the how. The C.A.R.E. framework helps leaders center the genius and joy of youth and teachers, while recognizing the social times we live in and elevating the education of children, especially those who have been historically excluded in schooling and in society. The framework provides a way forward for leaders to lead differently—with care, belonging, and excellence; providing every child with what they deeply deserve." With learning goals, summaries, and reflection questions included in each chapter, this guide offers actionable strategies educators can use to establish a culture that prioritizes students’ experiences and affirms their identities.
Letters from Lexington: Reflections on Propaganda (Chomsky from Routledge)
by Noam ChomskyUpon its original publication in 1993, Letters from Lexington reaffirmed Noam Chomsky's status as one of the most incisive critics of the American media. Reissued with a new foreword by Chomsky’s long-term collaborator, radio broadcaster David Barsamian, this prescient book remains startlingly relevant in our current age of disinformation and “fake news.”Throughout the book, Chomsky critiques the media’s complicity in US domestic and foreign policy. In particular, Chomsky's analyses of the politics of the Reagan and earlier Bush administrations offer illuminating perspectives on the events, key players, and policies that would continue to shape America's national agenda during the presidency of George W. Bush and the “War on Terrorism.”Letters from Lexington remains an indispensable guide to the American propaganda machine and the shibboleths of the mainstream media. As such, this book will appeal to students and scholars with an interest in the media and US domestic and foreign policy, as well as serve as a vital tool for activists and general readers seeking to question dubious narratives put forward by the mainstream media.
Lewis Hamilton: Racing Champion (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars Of Sports Ser.)
by Ryan G. Van CleaveLewis Hamilton was just 23 years old when he won his first Formula One World Championship title. He’s added six more to his name since then. He holds records for podium finishes, pole positions, and more. Hamilton was the first Black F1 driver in history. He’s faced racism. He’s faced bullying. But he continues to rise to the challenge. Follow Hamilton’s road to success in this gripping biography.
The Lip-Sync Scandal (Cyber Sleuths Ser.)
by Natasha Deen Mariano EpelbaumFour friends investigate whether their favorite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Ameer, Rika, Tim, and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favorite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is accused of lip-syncing, the four friends are split by the scandal. Is Self-Akeem truly a talent, or is the popular singer just a scam artist? The friends turn to a network of mystery-solving kids—the Cyber Sleuths—for help solving this online mystery. Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book is perfect for young readers and demonstrates valuable media literacy skills. Books in This Series: The Lip-Sync Scandal The Sasquatch Suspect The Sham City of Atlantis The Super Berries Scam
Lola Joins the Team (¡hola, Lola! Ser.)
by Keka NovalesLola is excited to join the basketball team at the local rec center. She’s sure it will be a fun opportunity to meet new friends and try a new activity. Things get even better when Mama volunteers to coach the team. On the first day, Lola tries hard, but she soon realizes that basketball is not her best sport. Will she get better on the court or be benched the entire season?
Lola's Perfect Pet (¡hola, Lola! Ser.)
by Keka NovalesAfter volunteering at the animal shelter, Lola is convinced she needs a pet of her own. But her parents aren’t so sure. Lola is determined to get a pet in time for the shelter’s upcoming pet walk. She can’t go emptyhanded! When her teacher announces a lesson on persuasive letters, Lola is sure she’s found a solution. Can Lola convince her parents she’s ready for a pet in time for the pet walk?
Lord of the Hunt (International School Of Dragon Training Ser.)
by Gina KammerBry Forge and his fire drake, Scorch, are the best Hoard Hunt players in the Rockridge Mountains. In fact, they’re so good that they’re invited to join the team at the International School of Dragon Trainers. However, Bry is the new kid, and nobody seems to respect him. During one game, Bry captures a game-winning hoard of gems that was found by a teammate. Unfortunately, he takes the credit for the win himself. Soon he becomes overconfident and starts taking risks in the arena that hurt his team. Will Bry learn to give credit where it’s due, and help his team instead of seeking glory for himself?
Losing It in Translation (The\nhia Normal Ser.)
by Sheelue Yang"Eleven-year-old Nhia struggles with anxiety while visiting her non-English speaking grandparents in this installment of The Niah Normal graphic novel series. Eleven-year-old Nhia “Silver” Lee is visiting her Hmong grandparents, but she doesn’t speak their language—at least not very well. Enter: Anxiety. Nhia fears she won’t be able to connect with her grandparents due to this language barrier. Fortunately, while helping her grandpa on the farm and cooking with her grandmother, Nhia discovers that words aren’t the only way to show love. Written by Hmong American Sheelue Yang, this graphic novel is a darkly humorous, normalizing exploration of coming-of-age anxiety through the lens of an authentic preteen girl. More Books in This Series: A Talent Show of Nerves School of (Negative) Thought What-a-Bummer Camp"
The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh: Starring Cleopatra! (The\magic History Book Ser.)
by Stephanie Peters"The Magic History Book brings Cleopatra back to life to help a young athlete in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Twelve-year-old Davina is a talented dancer, but she secretly wants to compete on the school’s all-boy football team. Help arrives in the form of the Magic History Book! This mysterious, enchanted tome brings the ancient pharaoh Cleopatra back to life, and she’s ready to offer insights into all things girl power. Unfortunately, this out-of-this-world legend is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Cleopatra lead Davina to victory on the gridiron, or will the pharaoh fumble the challenge? Find out in this exciting, full-color graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-load text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike. Graphic Novels in This Series The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King"
The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius: Starring Einstein! (The\magic History Book Ser.)
by Steven Scott"The Magic History Book brings Albert Einstein back to life to tutor a struggling student in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Landon is an extraordinary student . . . except when it comes to math. Luckily, this young boy is about to receive the ultimate study guide: the Magic History Book! This mysterious, enchanted tome brings Albert Einstein back to life, and this legend is ready to give Landon the formula for mathematics success. Unfortunately, this out-of-this-world genius is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Einstein help Landon overcome his learning issues, or is this problem too big for his old-timey brain to solve? Find out in this exciting, full-color graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-load text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike. Graphic Novels in This Series The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King"
The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier: Starring Amelia Earhart! (The\magic History Book Ser.)
by Stephanie Peters"The Magic History Book brings Amelia Earhart back to life to help a young girl win a drone-flying competition in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Twelve-year-old Kate is nearly ready for an upcoming drone-flying competition. There’s just one thing she’s missing: confidence. Enter the Magic History Book! The mysterious, enchanted tome brings pilot Amelia Earhart back to life, and this high-flying legend is ready to rocket Kate’s self-esteem into the stratosphere. Unfortunately, the out-of-this-world flier is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Will Earhart get Kate across the finish line, or are they both in for a rough landing? Find out in this exciting, full-color graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-load text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike. Graphic Novels in This Series The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King"
The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King: Starring Shakespeare! (The\magic History Book Ser.)
by Steven Scott"The Magic History Book brings William Shakespeare back to life to help a young girl conquer drama class in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Andi is a self-proclaimed “theater geek.” Unfortunately, her pronunciation of the old-timey language in Shakespeare’s plays is a real tragedy. Luckily, she’s about to get some help via the Magic History Book. The mysterious, enchanted tome brings William Shakespeare himself back to life, and this legendary playwright is ready to give a crash course in his wacky wording. But the out-of-this-world drama king is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Shakespeare turn Andi into a stage star, or will this collaboration be a total flop? Find out in this exciting, full-color graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-load text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike. Graphic Novels in This Series The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King""
The Magma of War: An Ontology of the Global
by Edgar IllasWar, from the conflicts in the Middle East and Russia/Ukraine to Mexican narco-violence, from neocolonial land grabs in the Global South to racial, border, health, and climate crises all over the planet, defines the most extreme and contradictory expression of the global world. In this fascinating exploration on the history of the thinking of conflict, Edgar Illas departs from military and sociological analyses to propose a theoretical exploration of war as the ontological force that produces political orders.Magma is used as a geological metaphor to theorize the mixtures of politics and war that organize, and disorganize, global society. Divided into two parts, Illas’ study begins by surveying some of the most important thinkers of war, moving from classical antiquity to the twentieth century. Each thinker provides a different inflection in the historical evolution of the being of war. The second part turns to a theorization of the twenty-first century to claim that conflictive relations between capital, state power, political movements, and social life in globalization culminate and at the same time reiterate the paradoxes of war as an ontological event.The Magma of War is an energizing contribution to the task of rethinking politics in relation to war and an invaluable resource to all those conscious of the unstable forms of contemporary social and political life.
Media, Dissidence and the War in Ukraine (Routledge Studies in Media, Communication, and Politics)
by Tabe Bergman Hearns-Branaman, Jesse OwenThis volume examines the global media coverage of the armed conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the marginalization of dissident perspectives in the West and the information quality and diversity on social media.Along with presenting original, empirical studies on how mainstream media in countries as diverse as Israel, the Czech Republic, Ghana, and the Netherlands have covered the conflict between NATO and Russia since 2022, this book sheds light on the role of the state and the media in policing the boundaries of permissible thought on the conflict in the West, as well as in Russia and Ukraine. It also delves into the war’s representation on prominent social media platforms.Written by a diverse group of international researchers, this multifaceted volume offers new perspectives and insights on the reporting of the ongoing conflict. It will interest scholars of international communication and media, foreign policy and international politics, war and conflict, content analysis, and journalism.
Milo's Amazing Space Adventure (Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures Ser.)
by Bryan Patrick AveryWhat does a boy with a fantastic imagination do when he hears a strange sound coming from his homemade radio receiver? He grabs his best friends and goes on a space adventure, of course! Join Milo, Jack, and Cheddar as they blast off in search of a mysterious signal. What amazing things will they discover on their imaginary outer space adventure?
Milo's Great Safari Adventure (Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures Ser.)
by Bryan Patrick AveryWhat should a boy with an incredible imagination do when he finds a book about African animals? He gets his best friends and goes on a safari, of course! Jump in the truck with Milo, Jack, and Cheddar as they head out in search of Africa’s wildest animals. What surprises are in store for Milo and his friends as they embark on this wild imaginary adventure?
Milo's Spooky Tomb Adventure (Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures Ser.)
by Bryan Patrick AveryWhat should a boy with an awesome imagination do when he discovers a scroll leading to a hidden tomb? He gathers his best friends to go on a creepy tomb adventure, of course! Join up with Milo, Jack, and Cheddar as they explore dark and spooky tunnels in search of a mummy’s tomb. Will they succeed in their task, or become victims of the mummy’s curse?
Milo's Super Spy Adventure (Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures Ser.)
by Bryan Patrick AveryWhat should a boy with an amazing imagination do when he finds a book about secret codes at the library? He joins his best friends on an amazing secret agent adventure, of course! Sneak along with Milo, Jack, and Cheddar as they try break into the evil Dr. Daisy’s lair. Will Milo and his friends crack the secret computer code to discover her plans before they’re discovered?
Min and the Protests: A Tiananmen Square Survival Story (Girls Survive Ser.)
by Ailynn CollinsThirteen-year-old Min knows a lot about protesting, as both her parents are activists. But Min has yet to attend a protest. That all changes in May of 1989. Min’s parents bring her to Tiananmen Square, where thousands of peaceful protestors are asking for political and economic changes. When the prime minister calls in the military, the peaceful protests become dangerous. Min is separated from her parents, and the square is filled with violence. Min’s life will forever be changed after the Tiananmen Square protests.
Mini Horse Mischief (Starbright Stables Ser.)
by Mari BolteA new miniature horse named Beans has arrived at Sunshine Stables. Dot, Lily, and Bess can’t wait to meet him! Beans is unhealthy, and the girls are asked to help care for him. After the girls help nurse him back to health, they realize that the mini horse comes with big mischief!
Monkeys Swing and Cheetahs Sprint: Spotting Motion Words At The Zoo (Smithsonian Museum Fun! Ser.)
by Christianne JonesEagles flying and seals swimming. Kangaroos hopping and snakes slithering. Animals are always on the move at the zoo, and you are invited to visit! Mimic these animal moves in this energetic picture book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.
myPerspectives®, British and World Literature, Volume One
by Kelly Gallagher Elfrieda Hiebert Ernest MorrellNIMAC-sourced textbook
myPerspectives®, British and World Literature, Volume Two
by Kelly Gallagher Elfrieda Hiebert Ernest MorrellNIMAC-sourced textbook