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Knowledge and Rationality: Essays in Honor of Stewart Cohen (Routledge Studies in Epistemology)
by Juan Comesaña and Matthew McGrathThis book features original essays on knowledge and rationality as related to the work of Stewart Cohen. This is the first volume dedicated to Cohen, one of the most influential epistemologists of the last several decades.Stewart Cohen is responsible for introducing the New Evil Demon problem, the problem of easy knowledge, and epistemic contextualism. Any one of these contributions is sufficient by itself to establish a lasting philosophical legacy. The chapters in this book reflect Cohen’s legacy and address a variety of important topics related to his work, including the New Evil Demon problem, epistemic justification, epistemic contextualism, pragmatic and moral encroachment, epistemic obligations, skepticism, and the problem of easy knowledge. The book also includes a complete bibliography of Cohen’s works.Knowledge and Rationality is an essential resource for scholars and advanced students in epistemology with an interest in engaging with Stewart Cohen’s philosophy.
Why America Didn't Become Great Again
by Robert Chernomas Ian HudsonExamining the conditions that not only blocked attempts to make America great again but also actively made the country worse, Why America Didn’t Become Great Again identifies those organizations, institutions, politicians, and prominent characters in the forefront of the economic and social policies – ultimately asking who is responsible.The period from the late 1970s to 2020s became the best of times for America’s corporate class. As profits grew along with the wealth and income that they delivered for their stockholders and management, their goal was to set new rules for the rest of us to live by with a clear class agenda. Institutions have been organized, government policies reoriented, and economists, journalists, and politicians recruited, funded, and promoted. And so it has not been the best of times for working families, as inequality, stagnant wages, debt, and ever longer working hours became their fate. This book critically analyzes those who very deliberately set out to implement policies enacted at the state and federal level in order to redistribute wealth and income upwards and change the balance of power in the United States in response to the class, gender, and racial challenges that resulted in compressed income and wealth differentials before the 1980s.An essential book on contemporary inequality in America, Why America Didn’t Become Great Again surveys the past near half century that resulted in American economic instability and inequality, environmental crisis, a crumbling physical and harmful social infrastructure, among the very worst health outcomes, child poverty, food insecurity, and social mobility of the industrialized countries culminating in a Trump regime and the road to further ruin.
The Routledge Guide to Working in Criminal Justice: Employability Skills and Careers in the Criminal Justice Sector
by Ester Ragonese Anne Rees Jo Ives Terry Dray Georgia Marriott-SmithThis book offers a one-stop guide to becoming employable and to careers in the criminal justice sector and beyond, exploring the key organisations and employers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, explaining how they operate and detailing how they are changing. Written in an engaging and accessible style by five experts on employability and the criminal justice sector, this book combines useful hints on becoming employable with helpful insights from those working in specific sectors.The book covers careers in: • Probation• The police• Prisons• The courts, prosecution services and advocacy• Youth justicePacked with hints and tips, advice from current students, useful web links and lists of recommended reading, as well as "a day in the life" features for each part of criminal justice, this book provides a clear guide to the career decision-making and transition processes and covers the essential elements required in making the first step towards securing a job in the above sectors. The new edition has been fully updated to include changes across the criminal justice system and includes increased coverage of issues such as diversity, resilience, adaptability, values and motivations, as well as a new chapter on alternative careers within the CJS one may not have thought about, and a comprehensive glossary.It is essential reading for those who want to forge a successful career in any area of the criminal justice sector.
Contestation in Civil Society: Noise, Listening and Civil Action (Routledge Studies in Media, Communication, and Politics)
by Stefanie PukallusContestation in Civil Society looks at the dynamic relationship between noise, listening and civil action as the key to understanding how societies communicatively make decisions about their internal and external boundaries.By focusing on the three components of noise, listening and civil action, the book moves attention away from an exclusive focus on what is being communicated – the communicator, the statement, the speech and so on. It argues that what is being communicated – the noise – does not lead in and of itself to civil action but rather that the audience – the listeners – plays a crucial role in determining what the noise means, whether it is judged legitimate or not and whether any civil action should be taken.Exploring how the relationship between noise, listening and civil action plays out within the context of contestation will interest academics and scholars of political studies, political philosophy, communication, sociology, media and cultural studies.
Immersive Arts Integration: A Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning Your K-8 School
by Jennifer Katona Jennifer MasoneThis step-by-step guide takes you through the process of transitioning your K-8 school to the Immersive Arts Integration model. The model develops deeper connections with content, stronger relationships, and a positive school climate. Co-authors Dr. Jennifer Katona and Dr. Jennifer Masone combine decades of educational and artistic expertise to share a four-year roadmap to a sustainable immersive arts approach to teaching and learning. The Immersive Arts Integration model is based on five key tenets: Building Ensemble; Arts Integration into Core Content Instruction; Creating Integrated Units of Study; Elevating the Role of the Arts Specialist; and Spaces and Places. The authors explore each concept and its implementation, as well as measurable outcomes pertaining to pedagogy, academic achievement, social emotional learning, equity, multilingual learning, facilities usage, and school climate. They include resources for stakeholders across the educational spectrum to utilize and provide considerations for different staffing and fiscal models. Articulated schedules of professional development, lesson plan templates, sample lessons, and sample unit plans are also included for immediate use. Whether you are a district or school administrator or working in the classroom, you can have a hand in gaining buy-in and implementing an educational model that both infuses the arts into daily instruction and creates lasting improvement within your institution.
Agriculture, Sustainability and Competition Law: Policy Paradigms and Their Legal Implications (Routledge Research in Competition Law)
by Martin Milán CsirszkiThrough a detailed law-and-policy analysis, this book investigates competition law and policy in relation to agricultural producers, examining the topic in light of both the neoliberal agricultural policy and food sovereignty paradigms, with a focus on their differing approaches to competition and sustainability.This book addresses the increasing pressures faced by agricultural producers, stemming from two major developments: the shift towards neoliberal economic policies in agri-food markets, and the growing recognition of the agricultural sector’s role in environmental degradation due to unsustainable practices. These developments have provoked protests from farmers and prompted critical questions about how different agricultural and competition policy theories navigate the complex relationship between competition, agriculture and sustainability. By conceptualising the connections between each topic, the book comprehensively analyses their interdependence. While competition law experts frequently overlook the realities of the agricultural sector, agricultural scholars may not fully grasp the objectives of competition law. By bridging these divides, the book provides an integrated understanding of competition and agricultural policy, also with a particular focus on sustainability.This book will be of interest to researchers in the field of agricultural law and policy, and competition law and policy, as well as those interested in sustainability.
Fantastic Four: The Baxter Effect
by Dave SternMr. Fantastic&’s latest invention is turned against him and his family in this original Fantastic Four adventure novel. Quantum computing has long been a dream of computer scientists across the world. But now Reed Richards—Mr. Fantastic—has made it a reality. His quantum computer is infinitely more powerful than anything that has come before. It can predict the weather with unnerving accuracy and perform staggering calculations at lightning speed. Its potential for good is unmatched. But Mr. Fantastic knows all too well how scientific progress can have terrifying consequences. When an old enemy gets hold of his new invention, the Fantastic Four will face a threat unlike anything that has come before. As the group is pitted against itself, Ben Grimm—a.k.a. the Thing—will be forced to choose between the lives of those he loves and the survival of humanity . . .
Spy Code (The Sam Taylor Thrillers)
by Ben BaldwinBetrayal is the only certainty for government agent Sam Taylor in this pulse-pounding espionage thriller from the author of Code Red. When Alexandra May, the secretary to the British ambassador, vanishes in Berlin, Sam Taylor is sent to find her. But this isn&’t just a missing person case—Alexandra&’s disappearance threatens a critical deal. Soon, Sam becomes a target of Russian agents and learns that the embassy&’s deception runs deeper than anyone imagined. Forced to team up with the mysterious Caretaker, a deadly operative from a covert unit, Sam must navigate corrupt diplomats and brutal assassins to expose the real traitors. As the two close in on the mastermind, the stakes become personal. Deceived at every turn, hunted by enemies on all sides, and haunted by the sins of their past, they face their greatest test yet. But when the final move is played in Berlin&’s shadows, it&’s not just their lives at risk—it&’s the balance of global power . . . With relentless pacing, high-stakes tension, and shocking twists, Spy Code is a must for action thriller fans.
Fantastic Four: Doomgate
by Jeffrey LangTo stop a deadly breech to the netherworld, the Fantastic Four must seek the aid of Doctor Doom in this original sci-fi adventure novel. A grad student at Empire State University, Stanislaw Klemp, hopes to become as revered as the institution&’s most famous graduate, Reed Richards—also known as Mr. Fantastic. But when he gets kicked out, Klemp discovers another path to fame: the lost notebooks of ESU&’s most notorious alum, Victor von Doom. Hidden away deep underneath the library, the notebooks contain instructions for a machine that can open a portal to the netherworld. Thanks to Klemp&’s meddling, someone—or something—has made its way into our world. And it isn&’t friendly. Worse, the Fantastic Four are powerless to counter the threat, thanks to the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. surrounding Manhattan with force shields. Now, the team has only one chance at stopping the evil energies seeping out of the dark dimension. They must enlist the help of their greatest enemy, the one who created the blueprint for Doomgate.
Listening Now
by Anjana AppachanaFrom the author of Fear and Lovely: &“A large book in every sense, a panorama filled with insight and surprise, inviting, absorbing and satisfying.&” —The Boston GlobeShortlisted for the Crossword Book Award In an ordinary New Delhi neighborhood, fatherless twelve-year-old Mallika is full of romantic dreams. Her mother, her mother&’s friends, her aunt, her grandmother—none of them understand what it means to be passionate, to feel sorrow or excitement, to yearn. Or so she believes. In truth, these six women have secrets and desires and complicated pasts that Mallika cannot yet comprehend—and their seemingly dull, safe lives are anything but . . . &“An eloquent interweaving of perspectives . . . Appachana succeeds in drawing us deep into this complex vision of shattered happiness and withered dreams.&” —The New York Times &“Intensely lyrical.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Appachana can imbue the texture of women&’s quotidian existence with solidity and substance.&” —Meenakshi Mukherjee, award-winning author of The Perishable EmpirePraise for Anjana Appachana &“An extremely gifted writer.&” —Sunday Observer
The Secret of Fátima
by Peter J Tanous&“Masterly! This is the page turner par excellence . . . Nobody but Peter Tanous would have imagined to cross James Bond with a Catholic priest.&” —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, New York Times–bestselling author In a run-down neighborhood of Washington, DC, Father Kevin Thrall works tirelessly to help the inner-city kids he teaches and coaches on the basketball team. But he can&’t hide from his haunting military past, because it put him on the Vatican&’s most wanted list. His stint as an army ranger—including a court-martial—makes him uniquely qualified to combat an imminent crisis that threatens the very core of the Catholic Church . . . Opus Mundi is a fanatical group of Catholics known for its deadly rituals and catastrophic worldview. Members believe that the church is being led by a false prophet, whose reign will bring on a major calamity—a world war or the apocalypse. Now their final plan has been put into action. To avert it, Father Thrall must solve a mystery linked to the mystical appearance of the Virgin Mary to a group of children in Fátima, Portugal in 1917. If he fails, the result could lead to the annihilation of the Catholic Church. Opus Mundi must be stopped by any means necessary. And Father Kevin Thrall—a priest who has proven he can rough it up with the best of them—is the Vatican&’s perfect weapon . . . &“A rollicking, heart-pounding chase full of twists, turns, and a startling revelation. Like all great thrillers it leaves you wondering . . . could this be real?&” —William Peter Blatty, New York Times–bestselling author of The Exorcist &“Readers will relish the eventfulness of Tanous&’ series opener—there is never a moment&’s rest for the plot, which charges ahead indefatigably. The propulsive tale also offers some intriguing details about the spiritual conflicts . . . action-packed.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Perdicion: The Other Blue Planet
by Alec J. OttIn this space opera adventure, two planets battling for control of another confront a captain on a mission to protect the last known uncolonized planet. When the inhabitants of Perdicion discover there is life on the nearby planet of Parthenos, they rejoice in the possibilities. The most technologically advanced planet in the galaxy, Perdicion now dreams of space travel, exploration, and colonization. But first the forces of Perdicion have to overcome the rebellious Red Colonies, who also wish to make Parthenos their own. What the warring factions don&’t realize is that Parthenos has a protector in Commander Solus, who struggles between his desire to protect the pristine planet and his own need for advancing technology and weapons to use against the tyrants who would destroy the blue planet. The battle for Parthenos pits the past against the future and the old world against the new in pursuit of the soul of the last-known primitive planet.
New Arrivals, Old Encounters: Twelve Surreal Visions of the Fantastic, of the Forbidden, and of the Future
by Brian W. AldissTwelve exciting science fiction stories by the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of the Helliconia trilogy, Hothouse, and Non-Stop. &“Aldiss offers up tales of humanity&’s possible futures, in visions ranging from apocalyptic to comic. . . . Quite stunning. . . . Overall, the book demonstrates Aldiss had more range as a storyteller than many of the field&’s popular practitioners at the time.&” —Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Reviews There is much to be learned through travel. In New Arrivals, Old Encounters,Science Fiction Grand Master Brian W. Aldiss takes readers on adventures to fantastical new worlds. Here are twelve tales that provide stunning vantage points from which to view the shadowy realms of human nature . . . An idyllic planet is visited by humans who play terrible music in the title story. A time traveler forges a friendship with an ancient Chinese poet in &“The Small Stones of Tu Fu.&” &“Amen and Out&” tells of a machine-dominated world where everyone prays to talking shrines, and an acid head&’s immortal ancestor reveals some troubling truths. A tourist becomes involved with the Tahitian underworld when his family leaves him behind and the bureaucracy won&’t allow him to leave in &“A Spot of Konfrontation.&” The crew of Earth&’s first interstellar mission returns home after 120 years away to find a world radically different from when they left in &“Three Ways.&” With humor and imagination, Aldiss leads readers from Earth to the stars and back again on a riveting journey that shows what makes mankind tick.&“The wit is often brilliant, the sense of humor is usually informed by a zest for living and a nice awareness of the distance between man&’s intellectual reach and his emotional grasp.&” —Robert Nye, The Guardian
Space, Time, and Nathaniel
by Brian W. AldissTravel through time and space withfourteen remarkable science fiction stories from the early career of an award-winning Grand Master of the genre. &“The stories in this collection are some of Aldiss&’ earliest stories and it&’s amazing how little they have lost through the years. . . . Well worth picking up.&” —Science Fiction Book Reviews A father communicates with his unborn son to warn him of impending dangers . . . On the fringes of a galaxy waits a machine inhabited by a terrifying being with one mission: to destroy a planet in our solar system . . . A man is condemned to live a routine from which he cannot deviate, all before a live audience who eerily find humor in the strangest of his actions . . . A time traveler is recruited to voyage many thousands of years into the future to rescue mutated beings known as &“the Failed Men&” by digging them up from their graves . . . These stories and more await readers in Space, Time, and Nathaniel. Originally published in 1957, this collection marked Brian W. Aldiss&’s entry into science fiction. He would become a pioneer in the genre&’s British New Wave style with experimental tales such as these, exploring the vastness of outer space and the unknown realms of human nature.
Man in His Time: The Best Science Fiction Stories of Brian W. Aldiss
by Brian W. AldissTwenty-two classic science fiction stories spanning the first three decades of the Science Fiction Grand Master&’s career. Features &“Super-Toys Last All Summer,&” the short story that inspired the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence. &“Britain&’s most versatile and durable and consistently most interesting science-fiction writer presents his own personal &‘best of&’: 22 splendid tales. . . . To Aldiss, the human dimension has always been more important than hardware or fireworks—which is why his best stories have a timeless quality weaving intelligence, emotion, and inventiveness.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards, Brian W. Aldiss was a science fiction author &“in competition with no one but himself&” (The New York TimesBook Review). In this collection he shows why, offering up twenty-two stories from the first three decades of his career, encompassing a stunning range of ideas, moods, and styles. In the title story we find a man, recently back from an expedition in space, who lives 3.3077 minutes in the future. A meteor shakes things up in a quiet English town in &“The Saliva Tree,&” an homage to H. G. Wells, and which earned Aldiss the Nebula Award in 1965. A giant lizard-like alien comes to Earth in &“Heresies of the Huge God,&” and while some believe it is a monster, others worship it. A mother tries to connect with her son through the help of a robot intermediary in &“Super-Toys Last All Summer.&” Unhappy with the state of his life, a man ventures back in time to hunt dinosaurs in &“Poor Little Warrior!&” Robots have an existential crisis in &“Who Can Replace a Man?&” and men travel to Mars to take a picture of the planet&’s tallest volcano in &“The Difficulties in Photographing Nix Olympica.&” Although the stories in this collection were originally published in the 1950s,&’60s, &’70s, and &’80s, they remain just as gripping today. Each conveys a fascinating idea for readers to ponder, and together, they make a perfect introduction to one of British science fiction&’s greatest authors.
The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America
by David A. GrahamAn urgent, topic-by-topic guide to Project 2025, with everything you need to know about how the second Trump administration is remaking America—from a go-to authority at The AtlanticWhen President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, news spread about his implementation of Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page document published by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation. The debates—and anxiety—surrounding this initiative have only increased as authors of the Project assume positions of power in the second Trump administration.So, what is Project 2025, exactly? Who wrote it, and what does its mean for everyday Americans, across the political spectrum, now and in the years to come?In The Project, award-winning journalist David A. Graham offers much-needed context and distills the essential elements of this sprawling document. Breaking down the Project&’s strategy for transforming—and radically empowering—the executive branch, Graham then explains what the architects behind Project 2025 are doing with that power: enforcing traditional gender norms, decimating the civil service, performing mass deportations, reducing corporate regulation and worker protections, and more.Project 2025 is the intellectual blueprint for the new administration, Graham argues, and its tenets should not be legible only to policy wonks. Authoritative yet highly accessible, The Project demystifies it for those whose lives it will affect most.
Peckish: Suggestions for the Sophisticated Snacker; A Cookbook
by Suzanne LenzerA celebration of mindful snacking with more than 75 recipes well worth nibbling on, whether you&’re eating for one or entertaining a group of friends—from the author of Graze. &“Suzanne does &‘girl dinner&’ one better with Peckish, a charming collection of not-quite-meals that perfectly satisfy the way we want to eat today.&”—Giada De Laurentiis&“My favorite food experiences are very often over the kitchen counter or standing midway between the sink and the stove, so caught up in the chat at hand that simmering pots are neglected and salad dressings are left half-made. What&’s come to me at last is that many of the most compelling discussions and deepest fits of laughter happen in between the making and the meal itself. These moments are perfect because they have all the features one hopes for in the feast without the organization, orchestration, and, yes, exhaustion. So why not liberate ourselves and embrace the truth? So often it&’s the snacks, the tastes in between, that make our hearts race.&” Mindful snacking (and home cooking) is the philosophy that food stylist and author Suzanne Lenzer nurtures in her own life and shares here with us. Who doesn&’t love standing in front of a full fridge wondering what to pull out for a covert snack? Eating is simply more fun when we have a few choices and are free to eat how we like, not simply how we&’ve been conditioned. But don&’t fret, thoughtful snacking is not complicated nor does it require long days spent at the stove. And while it does require a modicum of planning, the benefits exponentially outweigh the effort. Thoughtful snacking is also about moving beyond boards and platters when we entertain, by adding dimension to the table, both in what we serve and how we serve it. Peckish is divided into charming chapters sorted by vessel—such as On Toast, In Jars, Skewers and Sticks, In Bowls, Napkins Only, and more—so that the home cook can plan their snacking night with ease.
Murder Between Friends
by Liz LawsonTwo years ago, the murder of a neighbor tore three best friends apart--now the killer is going to walk free and the ex-friends are going to have to face the past--and each other--in another twisty thriller from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Agathas.Grace, Henry, and Ally grew up together on the same block. They used to be best friends--until Grace's testimony put Henry's brother, Jake, away for killing their English teacher. Now, two years later, Ally and Henry hate Grace, and Grace is doubting what she thinks she saw that night. It feels like everyone's getting a second chance, then, when due to a mistrial, Jake is suddenly released. And Henry knows his brother is innocent, but when Grace reaches out to say she&’s rethinking what she saw the night of the murder, Jake&’s reaction is confusing. He doesn&’t want Henry—or Grace--getting involved.For Ally not getting involved isn&’t an option, and there&’s nothing Grace can say to convince Ally she&’s not the enemy. But can Ally afford to push Grace out when she&’s one of the only other people willing to believe in Jake&’s innocence? The clock is ticking. Jake&’s new trial date is about to be set, and he's sure to be found guilty again unless there's new evidence to prove he's innocent. Grace, Henry, and Ally are going to have to decide whether you can trust an old friend now that they&’re your enemy.
Sealed with a Hiss: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
by Rita Mae BrownWhen a decades-forgotten car bobs to the surface of a local creek, with a body still in the driver&’s seat, it&’s up to Mary Minor &“Harry&” Haristeen and her beloved cats and dogs to save the day, in this latest mystery from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author, Sneaky Pie Brown.Spring is in full bloom, and everything is blossoming just right for Harry in Crozet, Virginia. Restorations to the long-shuttered local segregated school are nearly complete, and the school will be renamed to commemorate an important community member. To honor the former students, Harry and her friends are hard at work planning a reunion. It&’s a big affair, and the crew spends their days hanging plaques at the gym, arranging food, and writing speeches.But the fifteen acres behind the school are enticing for more than just a school reunion. One realtor soon reveals plans to buy the land and build over it—unless the crew can find a way to stop the sale.In their search to prevent the purchase, they come across something unexpected: a dead body, which might not be the first to show up this season. With a little aid from Tee Tucker the corgi and Irish Wolfhound Pirate, as well as feline sleuths Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, Harry just might have a chance at solving this mystery and preventing the land purchase once and for all.
Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools
by Mary Annette PemberA sweeping and trenchant exploration of the history of Native American boarding schools in the United States, and the legacy of abuse wrought by them in an attempt to destroy Native culture and life.From the mid-nineteenth century to the late 1930s, tens of thousands of Native children were pulled from their tribal communities to attend boarding schools whose stated aim was to "save the Indian" by way of assimilation. In reality, these boarding schools—sponsored by the U.S. government, but often run by various religious orders with little to no regulation—were a calculated attempt to dismantle tribes by pulling apart Native families. Children were beaten for speaking their Native languages; denied food, clothing, and comfort; and forced to work menial jobs in terrible conditions, all while utterly deprived of love and affection.Amongst those thousands of children was Ojibwe journalist Mary Pember's mother, who was was sent to a boarding school in northern Wisconsin at age five. The trauma of her experience cast a pall over Pember's own childhood and her relationship with her mother. Highlighting both her mother's experience and the experiences of countless other students at such schools, their families, and their children, Medicine River paints a stark but hopeful portrait of communities still reckoning with the trauma of acculturation, religion, and abuse caused by the state. Through searing interviews and careful reporting, Pember traces the evolution and continued rebirth of Native cultures and nations in relation to the country that has been intent on eradicating them.
The Pretender: A Novel
by Jo HarkinSet in the tumultuous period of the Tudors' ascent, The Pretender brings to life the little-known story of Lambert Simnel. From humble beginnings as a peasant boy, Lambert's life takes an astonishing turn when, at just ten years old, he becomes a claimant to the English throne as one of the last of the Plantagenet line. As Lambert navigates the treacherous waters of royal intrigue and court life, complex themes of identity, power, and destiny unfold, weaving a tapestry of ambition and survival in a world where the stakes couldn't be higher. &“A...transporting feat of imagination and storytelling.&”—Maggie Shipstead, New York Times bestselling-author of Great Circle "Original, vivid, and witty. [The Pretender is] Glorious Exploits meets Wolf Hall—and I completely loved it.&”—Joanna Quinn, New York Times bestselling-author of The Whalebone Theatre In 1480 John Collan&’s greatest anxiety is how to circumvent the village&’s devil goat on his way to collect water. But the arrival of a well-dressed stranger from London upends his life forever: John is not John Collan, not the son of Will Collan but Lambert Simnel, the son of the long-deceased Duke of Clarence, and has been hidden in the countryside after a brotherly rift over the crown—and because Richard III has a habit of disappearing his nephews.Removed from his humble origins and sent to Oxford to be educated in a manner befitting the throne&’s rightful heir, Lambert is put into play by his masters. He learns the rules of etiquette in Burgundy and the machinations of the court in Ireland, where he encounters the intractable Joan, the delightfully strong-willed and manipulative daughter of his Irish patrons, a girl imbued with both extraordinary political savvy and occasional murderous tendencies. Joan has two paths available to her—marry or become a nun. Lambert&’s choices are similarly stark: he will either become king or die in battle. Together they form an alliance that will change the fate of the English monarchy.Inspired by a footnote to history—the true story of the little-known Simnel, who was a figurehead of the 1487 Yorkist rebellion and ended up working as a spy in the court of King Henry VII—The Pretender is historical fiction at its finest, a gripping, exuberant, rollicking portrait of British monarchy and life within the court, with a cast of unforgettable heroes and villains drawn from fifteenth-century England. A masterful new work from a major new author.
Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Volume 3 (Father, I Don't Want This Marriage)
by Hong HeesuIs Lady Juvelian at greater risk of dying at the hands of her father&’s political enemies . . . or of falling in love? This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time.Desperate to appear unavailable for marriage to the tyrannical Crown Prince Maximilian—the villain of her previous life—Juvelian has proposed a contract relationship with her father's rebellious protégé. At first glance, he&’s the perfect choice, but a veil of misunderstandings hides a dark truth that could challenge Juvelian&’s attempts to change her future.Meanwhile, political schemes and old grudges are moving in the shadows of the imperial court, and Juvelian&’s father, Duke Floyen, stands at the heart of them. As the crown prince seeks to solidify his power, the emperor tightens his hold over the duke.This volume collects episodes 32-48 of the webcomic Father, I Don&’t Want This Marriage.
Dear Graduate: A Book for When We Take a Step Forward
by Charles McEnerney Adam LarsonFor grads of all ages comes this joyful challenge to the age-old question of what will you be?, instead asking what will you do?Graduation is both exciting and riddled with unknowns—a moment when we stop to ask ourselves big questions. By turns whimsical and introspective, Dear Graduate playfully asks readers how they want to spend their lives and what values they'll develop. The 30 questions in this bite-sized and poignant book encourages grads—or anyone at a crossroads—to consider who they aspire to be and what sort of mark they dream of making on the world. Examples include:• Will you treat every other person, animal, and living thing with respect and care?• Will you invent something useful that we&’ve never seen before?• Will you grow flowers or bring them (and joy) to our doors? • Will you juggle numbers, dishes, or bowling ball pins?• Will you cheer on your friends and family to succeed?With sentiments that offer us an opportunity to think deliberately about the decisions ahead, readers of all ages can celebrate one of life&’s most momentous milestones.
The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life
by Suleika JaouadA guide to the art of journaling—and a meditation on the central questions of life—by the bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms, with contributions from Hanif Abdurraqib, Jon Batiste, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, and many more &“The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of what is happening in the world.&”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray LoveFrom the time she was young, Suleika Jaouad has kept a journal. She&’s used it to mark life's biggest occasions and to weather its most ferocious storms. Journaling has buoyed her through illness, heartbreak, and the deepest uncertainty. And she is not alone: for so many people, keeping a journal is an essential tool for navigating both the personal peaks and valleys and the collective challenges of modern life. More than ever, we need a space for puzzling through.In The Book of Alchemy, Suleika explores the art of journaling and shares everything she&’s learned about how this life-altering practice can help us tap into that mystical trait that exists in every human: creativity. She has gathered wisdom from one hundred writers, artists, and thinkers in the form of essays and writing prompts. Their insights invite us to inhabit a more inspired life.A companion through challenging times, The Book of Alchemy is broken into themes ranging from new beginnings to love, loss, and rebuilding. Whether you&’re a lifelong journaler or new to the practice, this book gives you the tools, direction, and encouragement to engage with discomfort, ask questions, peel back the layers, dream daringly, uncover your truest self—and in doing so, to learn to hold the unbearably brutal and astonishingly beautiful facts of life in the same palm.Also includes essays from: Martha Beck • Nadia Bolz-Weber • Alain de Botton • Susan Cheever • Lena Dunham • Melissa Febos • Liana Finck • John Green • Marie Howe • Pico Iyer • Oliver Jeffers • Quintin Jones • Michael Koryta • Hanif Kureishi • Kiese Laymon • Cleyvis Natera • Ann Patchett • Esther Perel • Adrienne Raphel • Jenny Rosenstrach • Sarah Ruhl • Sharon Salzberg • Dani Shapiro • Mavis Staples • Linda Sue Park • Nafissa Thompson-Spires • Jia Tolentino • Lindy West • Lidia Yuknavitch • And many others
Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development
by Susan P. GiancolaThis text aims to build evaluation capacity by increasing knowledge about evaluation and improving skills to conduct evaluations. The book’s embedded approach uses program theory to understand relationships between activities and objectives, logic modeling to represent the program’s theory, and an evaluation matrix to structure the evaluation within the program. The approach is systematic and focused on continuous improvement. The Second Edition adds topics suggested by users of the book, incorporates content that the author has added to her own classes, and covers emerging areas in evaluation since the publication of the first edition such as artificial intelligence and equity in evaluation. A companion website at http://edge.sagepub.com/Giancola2e includes a number of instructor resources including editable PowerPoint slides and assignments.