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Ethnicity, Race and the Prisoner Community: Shaping Meanings in Finnish Male Prisons (Palgrave Studies in Prisons and Penology)
by Helena HuhtaThis book draws on an in-depth ethnographic study to explore the meanings and consequences of race and ethnicity in daily life within two Finnish male prisons. Set within the context of Finnish immigration, it provides an excellent backdrop for studying social processes in the prison environment launched by a rapid growth in the number of foreign national prisoners. It builds on the sociological attempts to comprehend the nature of the prisoner community from the perspective of ethnicity and race which has gained attention since the 2000s. It explores how ethnic categories are formed in the prison space, prisoner hierarchy and its logics, conflicts and conflict-solving, discrimination and prison officers and development of distinctive prisoner cultures. The study captures the consequences that signifying ethnicity and race have on daily practices, equality, and safety in prison. This book shows how ethnic and racial categories are formed in social action and further, how their meanings are in a constant process of change.
Love Gamble (Angels & Devils MC)
by null Chantal FernandoHe wants to keep her safe. She just wants him.Don&’t miss the thrilling conclusion to the Angels & Devils MC series by New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando.Damon As a high-ranking member of the Devils MC, I&’m a marked man. It&’s why I push Corey away. But once I taste her, keeping her at arm&’s length isn&’t an option. It doesn&’t matter that she&’s ten years younger, or that my name will move to the top of her brother&’s hit list. She&’s mine. I&’m going to keep her—whatever it takes.CoreyNothing&’s been the same since I was kidnapped. I don&’t know what&’s next for me, but I know I want forever with Damon. I have since the moment he kissed me. I don&’t care that he&’s older, or that my family doesn&’t approve. I&’ll stand by his side, even when my half brother rolls into town ready to tear the Club apart in his quest for vengeance. Damon&’s mine. I&’m not letting him go. No matter the cost.Angels & Devils MCBook 1: Love GrudgeBook 2: Love BetrayalBook 3: Love Gamble
Wyoming Christmas Conspiracy (Cowboy State Lawmen: Duty and Honor)
by null Juno RushdanFor as long as he could remember,She was his North Star With adjacent ranches, Monty Powell and Amber Reyes were always together. First as childhood friends and later as…more. Much more. But a family legacy and a bigger secret kept them apart. Until a killer strikes and casts suspicions on Monty. Revenge or reckoning, someone is out for blood. Monty and Amber now set out to find evidence to expose a deeper criminal plot before gunfire erupts again and threatens the new family of three they are about to become.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Cowboy State Lawmen: Duty and Honor series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Wyoming Mountain InvestigationBook 2: Wyoming Ranch JusticeBook 3: Wyoming Undercover EscapeBook 4: Wyoming Christmas ConspiracyBook 5: Wyoming Double JeopardyBook 6: Corralled in Cutthroat Creek
The Maverick's Resolution (Montana Mavericks: The Trail to Tenacity)
by null Brenda HarlenMaking room for the rancher Disappointed by love, single mom Ruby McKinley has decided to throw her whole heart into parenthood. Getting involved with a friend of her ex-husband&’s would be a bad idea even if she weren&’t taking in a foster baby. But rancher Julian Sanchez and baby Jay enter her life at the same time, testing Ruby&’s resolve. Julian had secretly crushed on her in high school, only to miss his chance when his best friend won her over. Years later, Julian knows Ruby is worth the wait, and he&’ll do whatever it takes to prove he&’s nothing like her ex—and he's playing for keeps.From Harlequin Montana Mavericks: Book 1: Redeeming the Maverick by Christine RimmerBook 2: The Maverick Makes the Grade by Stella BagwellBook 3: That Maverick of Mine by Kathy DouglassBook 4: The Maverick's Christmas Kiss by Joanna SimsBook 5: The Maverick's Christmas Countdown by Heatherly BellBook 6: The Maverick's Resolution by Brenda Harlen
Holiday Under Wraps (Secure One)
by null Katie MettnerHe&’ll do anything to protect herBut this Christmas there will be nowhere left to run… It takes everything former army officer Lucas Porter has to cope with PTSD—and his new life as a security technician. But he plunges back into danger to help the one woman he never forgot. Now he and former military specialist Delilah Hartman are only seconds ahead of trained killers as they battle a brutal Minnesota blizzard. And keeping her safe means Lucas must resist the reignited passion between them. But will exposing the truth give them a life together—or become an inescapable trap?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Secure One series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Going Rogue in Red Rye CountyBook 2: The Perfect WitnessBook 3: The Red River SlayerBook 4: The Silent SetupBook 5: The Masquerading TwinBook 6: Holiday Under Wraps
A Cape Cod Holiday (Winsome Cove)
by null Jo McNallyHe's looking for a fresh start with his young son… Sword forger Max Bellamy is used to life on the road…until he becomes a single dad to the five-year-old boy he never knew about. But settling down in Cape Cod isn&’t the peaceful Christmas haven he&’d planned. His neighbor, control-freak Grace Bennett, keeps enforcing neighborhood rules he doesn&’t like—all while charming his grieving son. And Max can&’t decide if the sparks flying between them are adversarial or romantic. When verbal sparring leads to clothes flying, the uptight pianist shares her past trauma. But can she risk loving a lonely little boy and a man who turns chaos into magic?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Winsome Cove Book 1: A Cape Cod SummerBook 2: A Cape Cod Holiday
The Last Time We Kissed (Sisterhood of Chocolate & Wine)
by null Anna JamesThey both know "I do" doesn&’t mean foreverUnless, of course, it does… With his parents&’ tumultuous relationship behind him, Jax Rawlins has two rules: don&’t fall in love and don&’t get married. But returning to town to care for his injured Pops—and reuniting with Mia Kavanaugh—adds Don&’t start a fling with your best buddy&’s sister to the list. Their single night together was one thing, but an ongoing affair? That would decimate the friend code! Single mom Mia has already gone through a difficult divorce and won&’t risk another heartbreak—or her brother&’s fury. If only Jax didn&’t challenge her own strict boundaries—and stir her emotions! Some say rules are made to be broken. Does that include the walls around their guarded hearts?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Sisterhood of Chocolate & Wine Book 1: A Taste of HomeBook 2: A Deal with Mr. WrongBook 3: The Last Time We Kissed
The Texan's Journey Home: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Lone Star Heritage)
by null Jolene NavarroA surprise homecoming… Could give him a second chance. Working as a ranch hand isn&’t Reno Espinoza&’s dream job, but it lets him keep his lifelong secret hidden. Until an accident on the ranch leads him to unintentionally reveal his learning disability to his childhood crush, Lyrissa Martinez. Teaching Reno to read is no trouble for the special ed teacher, but his carefree attitude reminds her of a past she&’s trying to move on from. As the two spend more time together, can they help each other heal old wounds for a chance at forever?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Lone Star Heritage
The Courage to Love: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by null Donna GartshoreA season of change Is right around the corner After months of saving up, Claire Casey&’s dreams of expanding her flower shop and providing for her four-year-old daughter are finally in reach. Except her rival on the town council, Pastor Sam Meyer, has plans to buy the same property Claire&’s eyeing. When a mutual friend requests their help for a wedding, Sam and Claire form a reluctant business partnership—until they discover common ground, and something deeper blossoms. But Claire has trust issues from her previous relationship, and Sam is hiding a secret he fears will change how Claire sees him…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Redeeming the Past: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (House of Hope)
by null Linda GoodnightCan repairing an old house… Open the door to a new love? To make amends for his misspent youth, bodyguard John-Parker Wisdom vows to turn his late foster mom&’s property into a home for neglected teenage boys. Only there&’s a catch—unexpected co-heir Zoey Chavez. The pretty widow needs the house proceeds to support her children, and she won&’t let a former bad boy stand in her way. Now they have three months to agree on a plan or forfeit their shared inheritance. But when John-Parker&’s past complicates things as the deadline looms near, will they risk everything for a chance at a forever partnership?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.House of Hope Book 1: Redeeming the PastBook 2: Keeping His Promise
A Faithful Guardian: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions)
by null Louise M. GougeAn unexpected canine friendship Could bring their families together After her teen daughter, Zoey, bonds with a stray dog, the last thing Lauren Parker anticipates is the owner accusing her of stealing it. The prominent rancher and widowed father, Robert Mattson, doesn&’t believe Lauren&’s innocence, but even he can see the special understanding his dog, Lady, has for Zoey&’s medical needs. When Robert&’s twins become fast friends with Zoey, his prickly interactions with Lauren soon give way to something more. As Lady brings them all closer together, Robert can&’t harden his heart any longer…but is he too late to win Lauren&’s love?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill WeatherholtBook 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill KemererBook 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClainBook 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi MainBook 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa CarterBook 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClainBook 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill WeatherholtBook 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. GougeBook 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClainBook 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie PleiterBook 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy ObenhausBook 32: Earning the Veteran's Trust by Lisa JordanBook 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClainBook 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer
Postmortem: What Survives the John Wayne Gacy Murders
by null Courtney Lund O'NeilIn the vein of the bestselling I&’ll Be Gone in the Dark, this compelling work of true crime explores the aftershocks of "Killer Clown" John Wayne Gacy's crimes with a uniquely intimate slant, as the daughter of a key witness probes her mother's personal experiences and the legacy of murder within a family, a community, and the American psyche.&“A beautifully written memoir about the haunting impact of a sensational crime. I'm still thinking about it.&” —Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author On a December night in 1978, Courtney Lund O&’Neil&’s mother, teenaged Kim Byers, saw her friend Rob Piest alive for the last time. At the end of his shift at the pharmacy where they both worked, fifteen-year-old Rob went outside to speak to a contractor named John Wayne Gacy about a possible job. That night Rob became Gacy&’s final victim; his body was later found in the Des Plaines River. Kim&’s testimony, along with a receipt belonging to her found in Gacy&’s house, proving that Rob had been there, would be pivotal in convicting the serial killer who assaulted and killed over thirty young men and boys. Though she grew up far from Des Plaines, Courtney has lived in the shadow of that nightmare, keenly aware of its impact on her mother. In search of deeper understanding and closure, Courtney and Kim travel back to Illinois. Postmortem transforms their personal journey into a powerful exploration of the ever-widening ripples generated by Gacy&’s crimes. From the 1970s to the present day, his shadow extends beyond the victims&’ families and friends—it encompasses the Des Plaines neighborhood forever marked by his horrific murders, generations of the victims&’ families and friends, those who helped arrest and convict him, fandom communities, and many others. Layered and thought-provoking, Postmortem is a complex story of loss and violence, grief and guilt, and the legacy that remains long after a killer is caught.
The Paris Girl: The Young Woman Who Outwitted the Nazis and Became a WWII Hero
by null Francelle Bradford WhiteMovingly written by her own daughter, this captivating and intimate biography chronicles the astonishing courage Andrée Griotteray, a teenage girl in Nazi-occupied Paris who would become a hero of the French Resistance through her harrowing work as an underground intelligence courier. For readers of Three Ordinary Girls, A Woman of No Importance, Lis Parisiennes, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line, and the many other untold stories of WWII&’s &“hidden figures.&” Andrée Griotteray was just 19 when the Germans invaded France and occupied Paris, where she worked as a clerk in the passport office. When her younger brother, Alain, created a resistance network named Orion, Andrée joined his efforts, secretly typing up and printing copies of an underground newspaper, and stealing I.D. cards which allowed scores of Jewish citizens to escape persecution. Charming and pretty, Andrée nimbly avoided the unwanted attentions of German officers, even as she secretly began working as an undercover courier. Displaying fearlessness in the face of immense pressure, she traveled throughout the county delivering vital intelligence destined for France&’s allies—until the day she was betrayed and arrested. Throughout her ordeal, Andrée stayed composed, refusing to inform on her comrades. Before she was set free, she even duped her interrogators into revealing who had betrayed Orion, and continued her underground activities until France&’s liberation. Weaving in diary entries, letters, and conversations, Andrée&’s daughter, Francelle, brings a uniquely personal slant to her mother&’s story. The Paris Girl reveals the narrow escapes and moments of terror, the daily acts of bravery and defiance, and the extraordinary courage displayed by Andrée and so many of her contemporaries, that helped turned the tide of war.
Chosen by a Jamaican Bad Boy
by null Racquel WilliamsZeke and Khallani seem like the perfect couple, but in a short time, their lives are turned upside down. Khallani&’s love for her man is tested when she makes the unthinkable decision to become his ride-or-die chick in hopes of finally getting the love she desires. But at what price? She quickly realizes things are not what they seem. This young thug&’s life is filled with secrets. Can her love for him weather the storm, or will she run for shelter? Jamaican-born Zeke is one of Richmond&’s richest dope boys. Looking for a way out of a failed relationship, he pursues Khallani. However, with darkness looming over his life and his strong ties to the streets, it&’s hard for him to fully commit. Zeke&’s pain becomes unbearable after he loses his lifeline. He is incapable of giving love when his heart has become hard as a brick. Betraying the only woman who loves him will cost him dearly. His world is about to turn upside down, and he will soon find himself seeking bitter revenge.
This Time, Baby
by null Roy GlennThis Time Baby is a continuation of Roy Glenn&’s bestselling Mike Black series. Some might say that Khalil Patterson is living his best life. Kendrick Nance and Jack Dandridge are both dead, and he is now the boss. But he still has what&’s left of Kojo's operation, which is being run by Shanice Hardaway, to worry about. Now that he is running things, it&’s time to turn his attention and firepower to shutting her down and taking over her market.&“And this time, I won&’t make the stupid mistake of fuckin&’ with Mike Black.&” After eliminating Drew Mack, Kevin Franklin, Jackson Hill, and Sienna Petrocelli, Shanice Hardaway—AKA former NYPD officer Veronica Isley—had taken over what is left of Kojo's operation. Now, it is time to grow her business and take it to the next level.&“And this time, I won&’t be stupid enough to make an enemy of The Family.&” Bored with marriage and hating her job at the anchor desk, Carmen Taylor is vacationing in Nassau with Jada West. So, when Jada suggests they take a trip to Spain, Carmen is all in.&“And this time, we are not going to get ourselves arrested.&”
Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine (A Salem B&B Mystery)
by null Traci WiltonCupid&’s taking aim at Charlene Morris&’s historic Salem B&B, which is brimming with models for a contentious photo shoot, but his arrow goes astray when someone is murdered on Valentine&’s Day… A full house is nothing new to Charlene and her ghostly friend, Dr. Jack Strathmore, but this Valentine&’s Day, their Salem, Massachusetts inn isn&’t filled with romantic couples. Instead, every room is booked by formerly famous photographer, Dane Stallone, for a Cupid-themed calendar he hopes will jumpstart his sagging career. Though Charlene&’s hands are full with a dozen gorgeous models, Dane is the only diva—pitching fits, making unreasonable demands, and generally being a mood killer . . . until a real killer strikes and puts the whole shoot on ice. With more suspects than a jumbo box of chocolates, Charlene, Jack, and Detective Sam Holden race to find the one person filled with murderous intent . . . Praise for Mrs. Morris and the Wolfman&“A tasty tale for those who like their mysteries with a dash of paranormal fantasy.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Resurrectionist: A Twisty Gothic Mystery of Dark Scottish History
by null A. Rae DunlapIn the tradition of The Alienist and Anatomy: A Love Story, a decadently macabre, dark and twisty gothic debut set in 19th century Scotland – when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh – as a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching. Historical fiction, true crime, and dark academia intertwine in a harrowing tale of murder, greed, and the grisly origins of modern medicine for readers of Lydia Kang, ML Rio, Sarah Perry, and C.E. McGill."With wit as sharp as a scalpel, and a plot as dark and twisted as the Edinburgh alleys in which it is set, The Resurrectionist is a thrilling debut that will have readers turning pages deep into the night." —Hester Fox, author of The Last Heir to Blackwood Library Edinburgh, Scotland, 1828. Naïve but determined James Willoughby has abandoned his posh, sheltered life at Oxford to pursue a lifelong dream of studying surgery in Edinburgh. A shining beacon of medical discovery in the age of New Enlightenment, the city&’s university offers everything James desires—except the chance to work on a human cadaver. For that, he needs to join one of the private schools in Surgeon&’s Square, at a cost he cannot afford. In desperation, he strikes a deal with Aneurin &“Nye&” MacKinnon, a dashing young dissectionist with an artist&’s eye for anatomy and a reckless passion for knowledge. Nye promises to help him gain the surgical experience he craves—but it doesn&’t take long for James to realize he&’s made a devil&’s bargain . . . Nye is a body snatcher. And James has unwittingly become his accomplice. Intoxicated by Nye and his noble mission, James rapidly descends into the underground ranks of the Resurrectionists—the body snatchers infamous for stealing fresh corpses from churchyards to be used as anatomical specimens. Before he knows it, James is caught up in a life-or-death scheme as rival gangs of snatchers compete in a morbid race for power and prestige. James and Nye soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a shady pair of unscrupulous opportunists known as Burke and Hare, who are dead set on cornering the market, no matter the cost. These unsavory characters will do anything to beat the competition for bodies. Even if it&’s cold-blooded murder . . . Exquisitely macabre and delightfully entertaining, The Resurrectionist combines fact and fiction in a rollicking tale of the risks and rewards of scientific pursuit, the passions of its boldest pioneers, and the anatomy of human desire.
Preacher's Strike (Preacher/The First Mountain Man)
by null William W. Johnstone null J.A. JohnstonePreacher leads a search party for a missing woman—and finds himself caught in the crossfire of cutthroat kidnappers, savage Sioux warriors, and one cunning captive . . . JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. SEEK AND YOU SHALL DIE. Preacher is heading home to the mountains when he&’s approached by a wealthy European with an unusual proposition. He wants the legendary mountain man to track down his missing cousin—a reckless young woman who fled to America with her lover—and he&’s willing to pay a small fortune to find her. Preacher isn&’t one to get mixed up in the affairs of fancy foreigners, but he reluctantly agrees. The search is on. Striking westward from St. Louis, Preacher quickly begins to suspect that this search party is doomed. And this trail will lead to some very dead ends . . . First off, they discover that the missing woman&’s American lover was killed by Teton Sioux years ago. Secondly, the murderous Knox gang heard about the rich European&’s fortune and plan to kidnap him for a ransom. Thirdly, a fierce band of Sioux warriors launch an attack on Preacher and his men. Things are looking pretty grim. But the biggest shock of all comes when Preacher finally meets the missing woman herself—and sees what she did to survive . . .
The Thread: 'Storytelling at its best' from million-copy bestseller Victoria Hislop
by Victoria Hislop'Victoria weaves an effortless tale that draws you in and makes you forget the world outside exists. She has the ability to make you step into the pages, to transport you to Thessaloniki as you live the story yourself. She writes in such a beautiful way and her characters have depth and credibility . . . Exceptional' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Dimitri Komninos is born as fire devastates Thessaloniki, where Christians, Jews and Muslims live side by side. Five years later, Katerina Sarafoglou loses her mother when their home is destroyed by the Turkish army. She flees across the sea, alone, to Thessaloniki. When she and Dimitri meet, their lives entwine with one another - and the city itself - even as war, fear and persecution divide its people. Ninety years later, a young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents' life story for the first time. Should he become the custodian of their legacy and make this city his home, keeping alive the memories of those who were forced to leave?Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop's books . . .'A sweeping, magnificently detailed and ambitious saga' The Sunday Times'Hislop does her research and is very good at interweaving the lives of individuals into the backcloth of great events, giving the reader a history lesson that doesn't feel like one ' Daily Mail'Hislop's fast-paced narrative and utterly convincing sense of place make her novel a rare treat' Guardian'This is storytelling at its best and just like a tapestry, when each thread is sewn into place, so emerge the layers and history of relationships past and present' Sunday Express'Meticulously researched and compellingly told' Woman & Home'Oh what a tangled web she weaves! Hislop has done well to tell a story as diverse and tempestuous as Thessaloniki's with such lightness of touch' Spectator'A magnificent setting for this poignant tale . . .Victoria Hislop has a talent of bringing history alive on the printed page' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I wanted this one to last forever' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A beautifully written book that kept me reading late into the night . . . a fascinating glimpse into the not so distant past' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A spell-binding story' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Thessaloniki is much more than a setting for this all-embracing historical saga . . . this many layered story which has been beautifully threaded together' Real Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐*Victoria Hislop's most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*
Found in a Bookshop: The perfect read for autumn - heart-warming and unforgettable
by Stephanie ButlandThe life-affirming and unforgettable novel from the author of Lost for Words'I read this book in one sitting, it made me smile and made me wipe a tear from my eye too' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book had me sitting up into the small hours. Such a lovely read, very relatable and touching' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I LOVED this book . . . A joy to read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of the best books I've read in quite some time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Loveday Cardew's beloved Lost for Words bookshop, along with the rest of York, has fallen quiet. At the very time when people most need books to widen their horizons, or escape from their fears, or enhance their lives, the doors are closed. Then the first letter comes.Rosemary and George have been married for fifty years. Now their time is running out. They have decided to set out on their last journey together, without ever leaving the bench at the bottom of their garden in Whitby. All they need is someone who shares their love of books.Suddenly it's clear to Loveday that she and her team can do something useful in a crisis. They can recommend books to help with the situations their customers find themselves in: fear, boredom, loneliness, the desire for laughter and escape.And so it begins.'A delightful and original concept about how a second hand bookshop can heal a community' Katie Fforde'The perfect book to curl up with . . . It's heartwarming, emotional and full of kindness. A lovely and life-affirming novel' Sara Nisha Adams'What a lovely book - so assured and gentle, full of compassion and replete with astute observations of human nature and behaviour' Carys Bray'A really moving read - with great book recommendations included, too!' My Weekly'I truly loved this book; it made me laugh out loud and also had me choked up a few times too' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Stephanie's stories are thoughtful and warm, written with much humour, and most importantly care. I'd recommend them to anyone, and especially those recovering from a broken heart' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'It made me laugh, it made me cry and left me with a feeling of community spirit - I will definitely be recommending this to others, it is a fantastic read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book is going straight on my list of top ten books' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Her writing is utterly engaging and this book truly moved me. Compassionate, unusual, original and full of wonderful characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Beautiful, heartwarming, a true gift of a book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Performing Violence: Limits and Transformative Means in Staged Violence (Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies)
by Davide GiovanzanaThis book offers an exhaustive approach to all forms of staged violence and an in-depth analysis of their emergence and repercussions (dramaturgically and physically).This study explores instruments to surpass the dichotomic opposition victim-oppressor, to demystify the spell of violence, and to get rid of the morbid voyeurism often connected to staged violence, and eventually, it proposes transformative tools to explore empowering experiences through violence. Considering all the aspects of a theatre performance engaging with staged violence (the story displaying violence, the actors’ embodiment of violence, the spectators’ experiences of being exposed to violence, and the process of performing violence), this book proposes analytical and practical tools to explore the limit and to transform the experience of performing violence.This book will be of great interest to students and scholars in theatre and performance studies.
p53 in Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Therapeutic Targets
by Manzoor Ahmad Mirp53 in Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Therapeutic Targets comprehensively reviews the role of p53 in breast cancer development, progression, and treatment. It explores the multifaceted functions of p53, from its fundamental connection to breast cancer and pathway mechanisms to its influence on cancer metabolism and the impact of mutational alterations. The initial chapters discuss the complex landscape of p53's involvement in cancer metabolism, the ramifications of its mutations, and its crucial role as a tumor suppressor. The subsequent chapters review the regulatory functions of p53 in cell death, DNA repair, genomic stability, and cell cycle dynamics, highlighting its interactions with transcription factors, DNA repair enzymes, and family members p63 and p73. It further reviews the regulation of mutant p53 via post-translational modifications and delves into the approaches to combat mutated p53, highlighting targeted therapies and efforts to overcome chemoresistance. The chapters also address the role of p53 biomarkers in diagnosis and prognosis, the optimization of treatment responses, and the impact of nutrition on p53 activity. This book is an important resource for oncology and molecular biology researchers. Key Features Provides a thorough examination of the p53 gene and its crucial involvement in breast cancer. Explores the critical implications of mutational alterations in p53 on the development and progression of breast cancer. Examines the role of p53 in managing apoptosis and contributing to DNA repair and genomic stability. Discusses the complex interactions of p53 with transcription factors, DNA repair enzymes, p63, and p73. Highlights the role of p53 as a biomarker in diagnosing and predicting breast cancer prognosis.
Decolonising Education in Islamic West Africa: Secular Erasure, School Preference and Social Inequality (Education, Poverty and International Development)
by Anneke NewmanThis book uses perceptions and experiences of Qur’anic schools in West Africa to outline a much-needed postsecular approach, reconsidering the place of Islamic education within African decolonial debates about educational pluralism, and the contributions of religious perspectives in academic and international development spaces. Decolonial theory is used to overcome the challenges of problematic Eurocentric and colonialist stereotypes about religious actors and faith-based schools which persist within international education scholarship and global policy agendas. Through fine-grained ethnography, chapters discuss how parents and young people today engage with classical Qur’anic schools, Islamic schools and French-medium secular education in Senegal, thereby exposing inequalities around gender, descent-based or caste identities and socioeconomic status, as well as their influence on young people’s pursuit of knowledge. These findings are valuable for scholars exploring the development-education-religion nexus and promoting Education for All in communities characterised by other-than-secular worldviews. The book will be of interest to academics, researchers and postgraduate students working in the sociology of education, international education, anthropology and religious education. Practitioners involved in postcolonial and decolonial debates will also benefit from recommendations regarding educational reform in plural educational contexts.
Biostatistics for Bioassay (Chapman & Hall/CRC Biostatistics Series)
by Ann Yellowlees Matthew StephensonIn recent decades, there has been enormous growth in biologics research and development, with the accompanying development of biological assays for emerging products. In parallel, there have been substantial advances in statistical methodology, as well as technological advances in computer power, enabling new techniques to be implemented via statistical software. Biostatistics for Bioassay presents an overview of the statistical analysis techniques that are needed in order to report the results of biological assays. These assays are needed for testing all biological medicines, such as vaccines and cell therapies, to allow them to be released for use. Beginning with consideration of the performance characteristics required of a bioassay, including accuracy, precision, and combinations of these two attributes, the book builds a framework for statistical bioassay design.Features: Explains the statistical methods needed at each stage of the lifecycle of a bioassay Describes the demonstration of the bioassay’s performance, known as validation Covers the statistical techniques for monitoring the bioassay’s performance over time Details how to transfer the bioassay to another laboratory or replace critical reagents Provides examples at every stage, to allow the reader to work through the techniques and consolidate their understanding The book provides a resource for interested bioassay analysts, and statisticians working with bioassays. In bringing together best practices in statistics across the bioassay lifecycle into a single volume, it aims to provide a comprehensive and useful textbook for statistical analysis in bioassay.
An Introduction to Fundamentals of Diffusion in Solid State Materials
by Reza GhomashchiDiffusion, the movement of atoms in a material, is an integral part of many metallurgical and materials treatment processes. Understanding diffusion mechanisms helps to control and improve materials properties. This book offers a comprehensive overview of diffusion in the synthesis and analysis of materials (metals and non‑metals) from the fundamentals through applications. Discusses defects in materials, fundamentals of the diffusion process, and different diffusion mechanisms active in metallic alloys Describes diffusion within non‑metallic materials, including ceramics, polymers, and semiconducting materials, with special emphasis on silicon Covers diffusion along high‑energy paths, short‑circuiting diffusion, such as grain boundaries, dislocations, and materials surface Explores diffusion under thermal and electrical gradients and explains how this information is useful for materials purification Details the application of diffusion on carbides during the thermal and thermomechanical treatments of steels Includes problems and solutions for each chapter to reinforce reader’s comprehension Written with less emphasis on complex mathematical equations, this text is accessible to researchers and students in materials, mechanical, and related engineering disciplines studying the phenomenon of diffusion in materials and its application in the engineering of materials.