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52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Dad Edition
by Hugh JassburnFrom the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this light-hearted mix of trivia and puzzles is a joyful celebration of the greatest job in the world: fatherhood. Get the screwdriver through the maze, match hit dad songs to their artists, learn incredible new dad jokes, spot the difference in a sea of barbecues, and much, much more!
Discovering Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional with Activities for Kids
by Amanda JassCelebrate this Advent season with Discovering Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional with Activities for Kids! Using four key themes of hope, joy, peace, and love, this interactive retelling of the first Christmas story invites families to focus on the most special reason we celebrate Christmas--the birth of our Savior.Each day includes a devotion, scripture, conversation prompts, a guided prayer, and a simple, mess-free activity. Discovering Christmas is perfect forfamilies looking to celebrate the Advent season together,teaching preschoolers about Jesus' birth,helping kids create memories and establish a family holiday tradition, andkeeping little minds busy during Christmas break and quiet time.
This Fatal Kiss
by Alicia JasinskaSpirit away with a whimsical fantasy filled with dark magic and flirty, polyamorous romance.Cursed to haunt the river running through the magical spa town where she drowned, Gisela is a water nymph who dreams of returning to the living world and the family she left behind. All it takes to regain her humanity is a kiss from a mortal...but everyone sees her as a monster.And then there&’s Kazik, the brooding, interfering, spirit-hunting grandson of a local witch. He's determined to rid the world of unholy creatures like Gisela. After Kazik botches Gisela&’s exorcism, she strikes up a deal. She won&’t tell the other spirits that he&’s losing his magic, if he agrees to play matchmaker and helps her get a kiss. But Gisela&’s plan goes awry when Kazik also falls for the devilishly handsome young man that she sets her heart on—someone who could be linked to Gisela&’s troubled past.This delectable quest through the spirit world is cozily crafted with a hauntingly opulent atmosphere and a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers story told in multiple perspectives. Young adult readers are sure to kick their feet and squeal with glee at hilarious banter, scrumptious culinary delights, and endearing sisterhood and found family. An enchanting read for fairy tale enthusiasts and fans of queer romance!
Performing Factuality in John Dunton’s Athenian Cosmos: The Rites of Truth (Early Modern Cultural Studies 1500–1700)
by Jaroslaw JasenowskiStarting from the fundamental epistemological shifts characterising the seventeenth century, this book explores the re-conceptualization of the notion of truth and asks how factuality, along with other truth-carrying discourses, was appropriated by a range of texts to generate credibility. Tracing the numerous ways in which authors such as John Dunton, Charles Gildon, François Perreaud, Thomas Brown, or Joseph Addison and Richard Steele deliberately toyed with the truth effects generated by their participation in discourses such as proto-science, medicine, philosophy, law and religion, this monograph argues that truth is not a monolithic constant. Performing Factuality proposes that truth is protean, ever- emerging from a simultaneously conventionalised yet constantly mutating set of practices, something which not simply is but something which is actively done. This performative dimension finds one of its most powerful examples in the case of Dunton and his handful of collaborators working on the Athenian Mercury, which set the tone in periodical publication for decades if not centuries to come.
Spirit Sleuths: How Magicians and Detectives Exposed the Ghost Hoaxes
by Gail JarrowThe latest from acclaimed author Gail Jarrow reveals how magicians—including Harry Houdini and his team of investigators—exposed fake mediums who exploited the vulnerable and gullible in the early twentieth century.After millions of people died during World War I and from the 1918 influenza pandemic, the popularity of Spiritualism soared. Desperate to communicate with their dead loved ones, the bereaved fell prey to extortion by fraudulent mediums and fortune-tellers. But magician Harry Houdini wasn't fooled. He recognized the scammers' methods as no more than conjurer's tricks. Angered by the way people were exploited, Houdini set out to expose the ghost hoaxes. In his stage show, he revealed the fraudsters&’ techniques, and he used a team of undercover investigators to collect proof of séance deceptions. His head secret agent was a young New York private detective and disguise expert, Rose Mackenberg—a woman who continued her ghost-busting career for decades, long after Houdini's death in 1926.Ideal for young readers and adults who are drawn to the worlds of psychics and magicians, this riveting book uncovers a little-known chapter in American history and details the ways people were (and still are) deceived by mediums and fortune-tellers.
Remaking the Human: Cosmetic Technologies of Body Repair, Reshaping, and Replacement (Politics of Repair #2)
by Alvaro Jarrín Chiara PussettiThe technological capacity to transform biology - repairing, reshaping and replacing body parts, chemicals and functions – is now part of our lives. Humanity is confronted with a variety of affordable and non-invasive 'enhancement technologies': anti-ageing medicine, aesthetic surgery, cognitive and sexual enhancers, lifestyle drugs, prosthetics and hormone supplements. This collection focuses on why people find these practices so seductive and provides ethnographic insights into people’s motives and aspirations as they embrace or reject enhancement technologies, which are closely entangled with negotiations over gender, class, age, nationality and ethnicity.
Gateway to U.S. History: With Revised Civics and Government Standards
by Mark Jarrett J. D. Robert YahngThis book can therefore help you both to learn more about U.S. history and to perform your very best on the End-of-Course Assessment. It can be used either by itself or alongside another textbook. It contains everything you need to learn about American his¬tory to do well on the statewide test.
Bye Bye Doggie
by Nacia JardineDiscover the heartwarming tale of saying goodbye to a beloved pet in Bye Bye Doggie by Nacia Jardine. This touching story gently guides young readers through the emotions of losing a furry friend, offering comfort and understanding during a difficult time. With soothing rhymes and vibrant illustrations, children will learn to cherish the happy memories of their pets and find solace in remembering the joy they brought. Perfect for families navigating the loss of a pet, Bye Bye Doggie is a tender and thoughtful book that helps children cope with loss and celebrate the special bond they shared.
Throw Yourself Away: Writing and Masochism (Thinking Literature)
by Julia JarchoProposes that we can best understand literature’s relationship to sex through a renewed focus on masochism. In a series of readings that engage American and European works of fiction, drama, and theory from the late nineteenth through the early twenty-first centuries, critic and playwright Julia Jarcho argues that these works conceive writing itself as masochistic, and masochism as sexuality enacted in writing. Throw Yourself Away is distinctive in its sustained focus on masochism as an engine of literary production across multiple authors and genres. In particular, Jarcho shows that theater has played a central role in modern erotic fantasies of the literary. Jarcho foregrounds writing as a project of distressed subjects: When masochistic writing is examined as a strategy of response to injurious social systems, it yields a surprisingly feminized—and less uniformly white—image of both masochism and authorship. Ultimately, Jarcho argues that a retheorized concept of masochism helps us understand literature itself as a sex act and shows us how writing can tend to our burdened, desirous bodies. With startling insights into such writers as Henry James, Henrik Ibsen, Mary Gaitskill, and Adrienne Kennedy, Throw Yourself Away furnishes a new masochistic theory of literature itself.
Thank You, Gracias: A Bilingual Lift-the-Flap Book
by Susie JaramilloFrom the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes Thank You, Gracias, a lift-the-flap board book about giving thanks written in rhyming English and Spanish text, perfect for fans of Amor is to Love You.Sing and learn about what it means to give thanks, in both English and Spanish. Thank You, Gracias is full of bright, cheerful art featuring the Little Chickies and other favorite Canticos characters, and engaging lift-the-flaps. This board book is a great way to make learning and singing with your little ones special and unique in not one, but two languages.
Max Stirner and the Political Theology of Fanaticism
by Jorn JanssenThis book provides a rigorous and insightful exploration of political fanaticism, guided by a nuanced interpretation of the works of Max Stirner, a philosopher often overlooked in contemporary discourse. Based on a comprehensive analysis of Stirner's perspectives, the book sheds light on the phenomenon of political fanaticism and its implications for modern society. Defined as an intense and irrational emotional investment in political convictions, political fanaticism permeates both North American and European contexts, presenting a significant area of study within political theory. The aim of this work is not to advocate for any particular ideological position but rather to critically examine the phenomenon itself. Central to the investigation is Stirner's distinctive idea that political fanaticism mirrors the fervor of religious zealotry transposed onto the political stage. By delving into Stirner's philosophical insights, the book aims to elucidate the underlying mechanisms driving political fanaticism and its relationship to broader societal shifts. Contributing to the field of political theology by exploring the intersections between politics and religious belief systems, the aim is to achieve a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play in contemporary political discourse. Ultimately, the goal is to provide scholars and researchers with a comprehensive framework for analyzing and contextualizing political fanaticism within the broader landscape of modern politics. By engaging with Stirner's works and interrogating their relevance to contemporary challenges, the book seeks to enrich scholarly discourse and foster critical reflection on this pressing issue.
The Ontology of Music Groups: Identity, Persistence, and Agency of Creative Groups (Routledge Studies in Metaphysics)
by Ludger Jansen Thorben PetersenThis volume examines the ontology of music groups. It connects two fascinating areas of philosophical research: the ontology of social groups and the philosophy of music.Interest in questions about the nature of music groups is growing. Since people are widely familiar with music groups, the topic is particularly well-suited for introducing issues in social ontology. Being comparably small-scale and temporary, music groups also provide an excellent case study for those who think that social groups are analyzed best by considering small groups. The present volume provides a comprehensive overview of the topic and seeks to establish the ontology of music groups as a distinct field of philosophical research. The chapters, written by leading scholars working on social ontology, revolve around four core themes: The identity of music groups Variations between different kinds of music groups The persistence and longevity of (different kinds of) music groups Various characteristics of music groups, including their rational and emotional aspects, as well as their creative abilities The contributors consider these themes across a wide range of music groups, including popular music groups, rock bands, alternative acts, hip hop crews, choirs and classical orchestras.The Ontology of Music Groups will appeal to scholars and advanced students working in social ontology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of music.
A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology
by Ashok JansariAre all brains the same? What causes amnesia? And why did a man mistake his psychologist for George Michael? Find out the answers to these questions, and much more, in A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology. Written in an informative and accessible style, this comprehensive text guides you through the traditional areas of cognitive neuropsychology and beyond, applying core theoretical principles to real-world scenarios. Covering topics from memory to facial recognition, and from language to neglect, this textbook is essential reading for any student of cognitive neuropsychology. A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology also includes features to help enhance your understanding of cognitive neuropsychology, such as: Important researcher spotlights Key research studies Questions for reflection Further reading Ashok Jansari is Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuropsychology at Goldsmiths, University of London.
A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology
by Ashok JansariAre all brains the same? What causes amnesia? And why did a man mistake his psychologist for George Michael? Find out the answers to these questions, and much more, in A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology. Written in an informative and accessible style, this comprehensive text guides you through the traditional areas of cognitive neuropsychology and beyond, applying core theoretical principles to real-world scenarios. Covering topics from memory to facial recognition, and from language to neglect, this textbook is essential reading for any student of cognitive neuropsychology. A Student′s Guide to Cognitive Neuropsychology also includes features to help enhance your understanding of cognitive neuropsychology, such as: Important researcher spotlights Key research studies Questions for reflection Further reading Ashok Jansari is Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Neuropsychology at Goldsmiths, University of London.
All the Ways to Go
by Jessie JanowitzFrom the author of The Doughnut Fix comes another funny, heartfelt book about overcoming the fear of letting down the people you love and the amazing things that can come from a summer of nothing going your way. Milo Bloom, chess prodigy, has a secret: he doesn't want to play chess anymore. So he blows a major tournament on purpose instead of telling anyone. If no one knows he wants to quit, then no one can be disappointed. The problem is, winning that tournament was a ticket to chess camp, and the loss means his summer plans are shot. Enter Roxie, a girl he's never met, who shows up at his door to tell him he and his mom will be spending the summer at her house…what? Surprise! Before Milo knows what's hit him, he's living at Roxie's house, where creepy cats rule, meat products are banned, and Roxie, who doesn't seem to understand the concept of personal space, won't give him a second alone. But when Milo and Roxie stumble across two people playing a fascinating game they've never seen before, they become determined to learn the ancient game of Go. Between late-night library adventures and creating a Go club at their camp, Milo and Roxie form an unexpected friendship, but none of that matters if Milo can't face his fears and tell his mom how he really feels.
Superstar Guitars: Explore the guitars that changed music forever
by Eleanor JaneForeword by James Dean Bradfield, Manic Street PreachersA collection that has to be seen to be believed, Superstar Guitars showcases the most famous six-strings in the history of music, in exquisite detail.Photographer Eleanor Jane has travelled the world, documenting the legendary guitars used to create some of the greatest music ever heard.Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Stratocaster. The guitar on which Bob Dylan 'went electric'. The Fender Mustang Kurt Cobain played in the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. Explore some of the most iconic guitars in music, up close and personal.Detailed photography explores every inch of these iconic instruments, telling the stories of the guitars that changed the world.Guitars featured include:Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock StratocasterKurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' MustangJohn Frusciante's Fender StratocasterDave Grohl's Gibson Trini LopezNoel Gallagher's Epiphone Riviera Eric Clapton's MTV Unplugged Martin Jeff Buckley's Fender TelecasterBrian May's Red SpecialTom Morello's Arm The HomelessPhoebe Bridgers' Danelectro BaritoneJack White's Airline Prince's Yellow CloudThurston Moore's Fender JazzmasterDavid Gilmour's Black StratSteve Vai's Ibanez JEMMatt Bellamy's Mansion DeLoreanAnd many more...
Superstar Guitars: Explore the guitars that changed music forever
by Eleanor JaneForeword by James Dean Bradfield, Manic Street PreachersA collection that has to be seen to be believed, Superstar Guitars showcases the most famous six-strings in the history of music, in exquisite detail.Photographer Eleanor Jane has travelled the world, documenting the legendary guitars used to create some of the greatest music ever heard.Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Stratocaster. The guitar on which Bob Dylan 'went electric'. The Fender Mustang Kurt Cobain played in the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. Explore some of the most iconic guitars in music, up close and personal.Detailed photography explores every inch of these iconic instruments, telling the stories of the guitars that changed the world.Guitars featured include:Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock StratocasterKurt Cobain's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' MustangJohn Frusciante's Fender StratocasterDave Grohl's Gibson Trini LopezNoel Gallagher's Epiphone Riviera Eric Clapton's MTV Unplugged Martin Jeff Buckley's Fender TelecasterBrian May's Red SpecialTom Morello's Arm The HomelessPhoebe Bridgers' Danelectro BaritoneJack White's Airline Prince's Yellow CloudThurston Moore's Fender JazzmasterDavid Gilmour's Black StratSteve Vai's Ibanez JEMMatt Bellamy's Mansion DeLoreanAnd many more...
The A List (Ali Reynolds Series #14)
by J.A. JanceIn this timely &“devilish page-turner&” (People) from New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance, Ali Reynolds learns that no good deed goes unpunished.More than ten years after the sudden end of her high-profile broadcasting career, Ali Reynolds has made a good life for herself in her hometown of Sedona, Arizona. She has a new house, a new husband, and a flourishing cybersecurity company where her team of veritable technological wizards hunts down criminals one case at a time. But the death of an old friend brings Ali back to the last story she ever reported: a feel-good human interest piece about a young man in need of a kidney to save his life, which quickly spiraled into a medical mismanagement scandal that landed a prestigious local doctor in prison for murder. Years may have passed, but Dr. Edward Gilchrist has not forgotten those responsible for his downfall—especially not Ali Reynolds, who exposed his dirty deeds to the world. Life without parole won&’t stop him from getting his revenge. Tattooed on his arm are the initials of those who put him behind bars, and he won&’t stop until every person on that Annihilation List is dead. In this gripping suspense novel from &“one of the finest practitioners of the suspenseful thriller&” (The Strand Magazine), Ali Reynolds and her team race against the clock to stop this ruthless killer—before her own name is crossed out for good.
Collateral Damage (Ali Reynolds Series #17)
by J.A. JanceAli Reynolds and High Noon Enterprises face the dangerous consequences of one man&’s desperate search for revenge in this unputdownable thriller from J.A. Jance, the New York Times bestselling author who &“has been delivering must-read books for a long time&” (The Real Book Spy).After spending twenty years behind bars, Frank Muñoz, a disgraced former cop, is out on parole and focused on just one thing: revenge. The wife who abandoned him after his arrest, the mistress who ratted him out for abetting a money-laundering scheme, the detectives who presided over his case all those years ago—they all have targets on their backs. For Ali Reynolds, the first Christmas without her father is riddled with grief and uncertainty. And with her husband and founding partner of High Noon Enterprises, B. Simpson, preoccupied by an upcoming New Year&’s trip to London, she is ready for a break. But when Stu Ramey barges into her home with grave news about a serious—and suspicious—accident on the highway to Phoenix involving B.&’s car, things reach a breaking point. At the hospital, a groggy, post-op B. insists that Ali take his place at a ransomware conference in London, as troubles brimming around High Noon come to light. But questions remain: Who would go to such lengths to cut the tech company from the picture? And what if Ali and the rest of the team are also in danger?
Credible Threat (Ali Reynolds Series #15)
by J.A. JanceAli Reynolds and her team at High Noon Enterprises must race against the clock to save an archbishop who faces mysterious death threats in this &“masterly study of the effects of grief, rage, and the power of forgiveness&” (Publishers Weekly) by New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance.Years after her son&’s fatal overdose, grieving mother Rachel Higgins learns that his addiction may have grown out of damage suffered at the hands of a pedophile priest while he was in high school. Looking for vengeance, she targets the Catholic Church&’s most visible local figure, Archbishop Francis Gillespie. When the archbishop begins receiving anonymous threats, local police dismiss them, saying they&’re not credible. So he turns to his friends, Ali Reynolds and her husband, B. Simpson. With B. out of the country on a cybersecurity emergency, it&’s up to Ali to track down the source of the threats. When a shooter assassinates the archbishop&’s driver and leaves the priest himself severely injured, Ali forms an uneasy alliance with a Phoenix homicide cop in hopes of preventing another attack. But Ali doesn&’t realize that the killer has become not only more unhinged but also more determined to take out his or her target. Credible Threat is another &“terrific entry in a series distinguished by its consistent quality, [and] sensitive treatment of a difficult subject makes this an extraordinary literary experience&” (The Providence Journal).
Unfinished Business (Ali Reynolds Series #16)
by J.A. JanceIn this heart-pounding and sharply written thriller from J.A. Jance, the &“grand master of the genre&” (The Providence Journal), Ali Reynolds&’s personal life is thrown into turmoil just as two men show up on the scene—a former employee of her husband&’s who has just been released from prison and a serial killer who sets his sights a little too close to home. Mateo Vega, a one-time employee of Ali Reynold&’s husband, B. Simpson, has spent the last sixteen years of his life behind bars. According to the courts, he murdered his girlfriend. But Mateo knows that her real killer is still on the loose, and the first thing he&’s going to do when he gets a taste of freedom is track him down. After being granted parole, a wary Mateo approaches Stu Ramey of High Noon Enterprises for a reference letter for a job application, but to his surprise, Stu gives him one better: He asks him to come on board and work for B. once again. Just as Mateo starts his new job, though, chaos breaks out at High Noon—a deadbeat tenant who is in arrears has just fled, and tech expert Cami Lee has gone missing. As Ali races to both find a connection between the two disappearances and help Mateo clear his name with the help of PI J.P. Beaumont, tragedy strikes in her personal life, and with lives hanging in the balance, she must thread the needle between good and evil before it&’s too late.
Den of Iniquity: A J.P. Beaumont Novel (J. P. Beaumont Novel #23)
by J. A JanceNew York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance returns with a new pulse-pounding suspense novel featuring beloved private investigator J. P. Beaumont as his investigation of a seemingly accidental death uncovers a complex web of evil.Former Seattle homicide cop J. P. Beaumont faces trouble in the small town of Ashland, as both his personal and professional lives are thrown into turmoil. Beau’s daughter and son-in-law are having marital troubles, and his grandson, a senior in high school, shows up on his doorstep, wanting to live with Beau and his wife Mel as he finishes out the school year.Meanwhile, a friend from his past asks for Beau’s help in looking into what appears to be an accidental death. A young man died of a fentanyl overdose, but those closest to him are convinced that he would never have used the drug, and that something much more sinister has happened. Beau agrees to unofficially reopen the case, and his investigation leads him to uncover similar mysterious deaths that all point to a most unlikely suspect.As the case becomes more complicated than he could have imagined, and past and present mysteries collide, it will take everything Beau has to track down a dangerous vigilante killer. The result is an unforgettable read, and “newcomers and longtime series fans alike will be thrilled” (Publishers Weekly).
Dangerous Curves Ahead: A Perfect Fit Novel (Perfect Fit Novels #1)
by Sugar JamisonDANGEROUS CURVES AHEADSugar JamisonEllis Garrett is dumping her critical boyfriend, opening a plus-size clothing store, and starting a blog—all to spread the word that fashion shouldn't require a size-two body, and happiness should allow for the occasional cupcake. Or two. But is indulging fantasies about her sister's long-ago ex, the still-hunky Michael Edwards, biting off more than she can chew?Mike must be losing his detective's touch. He doesn't recognize Ellis when he bumps into her at Size Me Up, and he certainly doesn't remember his ex-girlfriend's outspoken sister being so irresistible. Her curves are indeed dangerous—and so is her wit. Could it be that Ellis is his Perfect Fit? One thing's for sure: Mike will make it his sworn duty to find out…
Thrown for a Curve: A Perfect Fit Novel (Perfect Fit Novels #2)
by Sugar JamisonWHEN YOU'RE A big girlCherri has often wished she were thin and graceful like a ballerina instead of being a six-foot-tall blonde with curves that require serious caution. Surely a charming Irishman like her new boss Colin, with his throaty brogue and to-die-for bod, would never go for someone like Cherri. Unless maybe he's looking for the exact opposite of a delicate lass? there's more of you to loveWhen Colin hired Cherri to work in his furniture-restoration shop, he had his eyes, first and foremost, on her artistic talents. But now he can't help but see Cherri for the lush, spirited beauty that she is…and, soon enough, he finds himself mixing business with pleasure. But Cherri turns out to be more vulnerable than she appears. Is she in need of more than Colin can give? Or could it be that a feeling stronger than lust has him thrown for a curve?Praise for Sugar Jamison's Perfect Fit Novel Dangerous Curves Ahead"Dangerous Curves Ahead is laugh out loud funny and super sexy, with unique characters you can't help but love!"—New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
Shark Island
by Chris JamesonA shark attack survivor believes she has already lived through her worst nightmare. She's dead wrong. . . Naomi Cardiff is not one to give up without a fight—and now, after learning about a series of shark attacks in Cape Cod, she’s joined a team of scientists to put a stop to the terror. The plan: to lure the sharks to a remote island far from the populated coastline. Meanwhile, a fierce Nor’Easter is underway. . .In the midst of the storm, an alarming number of Great Whites have come to slaughter the seals in a vicious feeding frenzy. When sharks ram and breach the hull, Naomi and her team must jump ship and swim desperately through a sea of circling fins and gaping jaws to the tiny island. But as the swells from the storm begin to swallow their rocky refuge, how will they manage to make it out alive?