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Praise Song for the Butterflies
by Bernice L. McFaddenA young woman must learn to love and trust again after experiencing the brutality of ritual servitude in West Africa. —Longlisted for the 2019 Women’s Prize for Fiction —A Black Caucus of the American Library Association 2019 Honor title, Fiction “McFadden, writer of great, imaginative novels for years now (including Sugar and Gathering of Waters), is back with one of her best yet. Exploring ritual sacrifice in contemporary West Africa, Praise Song offers a fascinating, painful glimpse into a world beyond America’s shores, filled with tragedy and love and hope.” —Entertainment Weekly, One of 20 New Books to Read in August “The novel has a timeless quality; McFadden is a master of taking you to another time and place. In doing so, she raises questions surrounding the nature of memory, what we allow to thrive, and what we determine to execute . . . McFadden brings the sweeping drama of her earlier works — The Book of Harlan, Glorious, Gathering of Waters — into this small book, and reminds me of the gentle fierceness of Edwidge Danticat’s writing.” —Los Angeles Review of Books Abeo Kata lives a comfortable, happy life in West Africa as the privileged nine-year-old daughter of a government employee and stay-at-home mother. But when the Katas’ idyllic lifestyle takes a turn for the worse, Abeo’s father, following his mother’s advice, places the girl in a religious shrine, hoping that the sacrifice of his daughter will serve as atonement for the crimes of his ancestors. Unspeakable acts befall Abeo for the fifteen years she is held in the shrine. When she is finally rescued, broken and battered, she must struggle to overcome her past, endure the revelation of family secrets, and learn to trust and love again. In the tradition of Chris Cleave’s Little Bee, this novel is a contemporary story that offers an eye-opening account of the practice of ritual servitude in West Africa. Spanning decades and two continents, Praise Song for the Butterflies will break you heart and then heal it.
Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story
by Wyomia Tyus Elizabeth TerzakisA timely memoir about world record–breaking Tyus's 1964 and 1968 Olympic victories, amid the turbulence of the 1960s, along with contemporary reflections. “Tyus proves as winning a storyteller as she was a runner . . . The ‘a’ in Wyomia is silent, but thankfully, the woman who owns that name is not.” —New York Times Book Review “Tigerbelle offers a fresh perspective on the history of women’s sports in the United States. From her one-of-a-kind accomplishments on the track to her contributions to equal pay and publicity for women through the Women’s Sports Foundation, Wyomia Tyus has earned her place in the pantheon of American sports sheroes and heroes.” —Billie Jean King The latest from Akashic’s Edge of Sports imprint, curated by Dave Zirin. In 1968, Wyomia Tyus became the first person ever to win gold medals in the 100-meter sprint in two consecutive Olympic Games, a feat that would not be repeated for twenty years or exceeded for almost fifty. Tigerbelle chronicles Tyus’s journey from her childhood as the daughter of a tenant dairy farmer through her Olympic triumphs to her post-competition struggles to make a way for herself and other female athletes. The Hidden Figures of sport, Tigerbelle helps to fill the gap currently occupying Black women’s place in American history, providing insight not only on what it takes to be a champion but also on what it means to stake out an identity in an often hostile world. Tyus’s exciting and uplifting story offers inspiration to readers from all walks of life. With a foreword by MSNBC host Joy Reid, and an afterword by sportswriter Dave Zirin.
Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night
by Barbara J. TaylorA page-turning debut novel set in Scranton, Pennsylvania, during the height of coal mining, vaudeville, and evangelism. —Nominated for a 2014 Lime Award for Excellence in Fiction “An earnest, well-done historical novel that skillfully blends fact and fiction.” —Publishers Weekly “Solomon enticingly described the novel Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night by Barbara J. Taylor (Akashic), set in a coal-mining town in 1913, as ‘one of those sit on the couch and don’t bother me’ reads.” —Shelf Awareness, NCIBA Spring Rep Picks Almost everyone in town blames eight-year-old Violet Morgan for the death of her nine-year-old sister, Daisy. Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night opens on September 4, 1913, two months after the Fourth of July tragedy. Owen, the girls’ father, “turns to drink” and abandons his family. Their mother Grace falls victim to the seductive powers of Grief, an imagined figure who has seduced her off-and-on since childhood. Violet forms an unlikely friendship with Stanley Adamski, a motherless outcast who works in the mines as a breaker boy. During an unexpected blizzard, Grace goes into premature labor at home and is forced to rely on Violet, while Owen is “off being saved” at a Billy Sunday Revival. Inspired by a haunting family story, Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night blends real life incidents with fiction to show how grace can be found in the midst of tragedy.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape
by Jessica LutherA meticulously researched and powerful exposé on the epidemic of cover-up that surrounds sexual assault and college football players. “Not to reckon with Luther’s book would be an abdication not only of one’s moral faculty but also of one’s fandom . . . Luther doesn’t just want to save future victims; she wants to save college football.” —New York Times Book Review “Highly relevant, hard-hitting, much-needed information that reveals the widespread existence of rape by sports players on college campuses.” —Kirkus Reviews Football teams create playbooks, in which they draw up the plays they will use on the field. Playbooks are how teams work and why they win. This book is about a different kind of playbook: the one coaches, teams, universities, police, communities, the media, and fans seem to follow whenever a college football player is accused of sexual assault. It’s a deep dive into how different institutions—the NCAA, athletic departments, universities, the media—run the same plays over and over again when these stories break. If everyone runs his play well, scrutiny dies down quickly, no institution ever has to change how it operates, and the evaporation of these cases into nothingness looks natural. In short, this playbook is why nothing ever changes. Unsportsmanlike Conduct unpacks this societal playbook piece by piece, and not only advocates that we destroy the old plays, but also suggests we replace them with ones that will force us to finally do something about this issue. Political sportswriter and Edge of Sports imprint curator Dave Zirin (the Nation) has never shied away from criticizing that which die-hard sports fans hold dear. The Edge of Sports titles will address issues across many different sports—football, basketball, swimming, tennis, etc.—and at both the professional and nonprofessional/collegiate levels. Furthermore, Zirin brings to the table select stories of athletes’ journeys and what they are facing and how they evolve both in their sport as well as against the greater backdrop of one’s life’s odyssey.
Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition
by Michael J. Ward Dane A CarleyFire Officer: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition with Navigate Premier Access is a print and digital solution that prepares today's firefighters for successful leadership and management in the fire service, with an emphasis on how effective leadership skills can be used to meet the challenges fire officers face. The fifth edition has been updated to meet the job performance requirements for Chapters 9: Fire Officer I and 10: Fire Officer II of NFPA 1020, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications, 2025 Edition.Numerous updates make this renowned fire text the most comprehensive training resource for students studying to become fire officers. New content includes the following:Summary, review questions, discussion questions, and a progressive case study with critical-thinking questions in each chapterUpdated correlation grid featuring the detailed knowledge and skill objectives for each JPR requirementNew chapter: "Crew Resource Management"New content on leadership, retention, and managing crew member expectationsNew community risk reduction (CRR) discussions on creating buy-in, population health, the economic impact of commercial fires, and moreNew discussion of the incident command system, five types of ICS incidents, and a seven-step process for making decisionsNew content on active shooter/hostile events, catastrophic events, mass volunteer resignations, and labor relationsNew section on behavioral health resourcesNew discussion on eyewitness accounts and when to suspect arson in vehicle firesMuch more! Our Premier print and digital resources include a printed textbook, eBook, audiobook, lesson plans, lecture outlines, slides, interactive lectures, flashcards, and TestPrep. Table of ContentsFire Officer IChapter 1 The Fire Officer as Company Officer Chapter 2 Understanding Leadership and Management TheoriesChapter 3 Crew Resource ManagementChapter 4 Leading a TeamChapter 5 Community Relations and Risk ReductionChapter 6 Fire Department AdministrationChapter 7 Preincident Planning and Code EnforcementChapter 8 Command of Initial Emergency OperationsChapter 9 Safety and Risk Management Fire Officer IIChapter 10 The Fire Officer II as a ManagerChapter 11 Applications of LeadershipChapter 12 Managing Community Risk Reduction ProgramsChapter 13 Administrative CommunicationsChapter 14 Fire Cause DeterminationChapter 15 Managing Major Incidents Appendix: NFPA 1020 Correlation GridGlossaryIndex © 2026 | 550 pages
Butterflies in My Stomach and Other School Hazards
by Serge BlochYou can bet your bottom dollar this funny story is the cream of the crop—and the best thing since sliced bread! Award-winning artist Serge Bloch will have kids laughing their heads off at this child’s-eye look at idiomatic expressions like “ants in your pants,” “homework is for the birds,” and “cat got your tongue?” These commonly used sayings make sense in the adult world, but just imagine what a child pictures when she hears it’s “raining cats and dogs!” With witty and wonderful images that mix whimsical line drawings with photographs of inanimate objects, Bloch gives us a unique and sympathetic perspective on a boy’s first day of school where colorful butterflies flutter in our hero’s stomach and a cloud rains on him when he’s “under the weather.” Even the “big cheese” Principal has a body cut out of a block of Swiss.
The All-American Jump and Jive Jig
by M. P. HuestonLet’s dance! Come along on a joyful journey across America, where children from east, west, north, and south show off their coolest moves. From the Juneau Jitterbug to the Hilo Hula, the Brooklyn Boogie to the Miami Mambo, these dances will entice young readers to gather family and friends, get up, and groove. Which will be their favorite—Maine’s Rockland Sock Hop or Michigan’s Mackinac Milkshake? The Lubbock Line Dance or the Rockies’ Elevation Celebration? Every dance is irresistible fun, and will set happy feet in action!M.P. Hueston’s witty, rhythmic verse and Amanda Haley’s colorful pictures make following along easy--and will encourage kids to come up with their own choreographed creations!
Apollo Remastered: The Ultimate Photographic Record
by Andy SaundersThis definitive photographic book about the Apollo missions reveals hundreds of extraordinary, newly-restored, and all-new images from the NASA archives that provide a never-before-seen perspective on the Apollo endeavors more than 50 years after humankind first stepped foot on the moon. In Houston, Texas, there is a frozen vault that preserves the original NASA photographic film of the Apollo missions. For half a century, almost every image of the Moon landings publicly available was produced from a lower-quality copy of these frozen originals. Over the last few years, NASA image restorer Andy Saunders has been working hard. Taking newly available digital scans and applying pain-staking care and cutting-edge enhancement techniques, he has created the highest quality Apollo photographs ever produced. Never-before-seen spacewalks and crystal-clear portraits of astronauts in their spacecraft, along with startling new visions of the Earth and the Moon, offer astounding new insight into one of our greatest endeavors. This is the definitive record of all Apollo missions and a mesmerizing, high-definition journey into the unknown. And, now, Saunders's photographs bring the story of the Apollo missions to life in the new film The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks.
Ten on the Sled
by Kim NormanAuthor Kim Norman (Crocodaddy) and illustrator Liza Woodruff have whipped up a rollicking, jolly, snow-filled adventure! In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribous sled. But as they go faster and faster, Seal, Hare, Walrus, and the others all fall off…until just Caribous left, only and lonely. Now, a reindeer likes flying-but never alone, so…one through ten, all leap on again! An ideal picture book for reading-and singing along with-over and over.
I Saw an Ant in a Parking Lot
by Joshua PrinceWith its irresistible rhythm and rhyme, adorable art, and appealing title character, I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track charmed both children and critics. And that irrepressible Ant is on the march again…this time in a parking lot: not to park, but to find a spot of sticky soda, crumbs, or what some careless kids or crows forgot.But life’s not safe for a small Ant in a large lot—because heading for him, sure as shot, is a red minivan. And who sees what’s happening? Just the ticket matron, Dot. Can she think fast…before an ant goes SPLOT?
The Secret Year of Zara Holt: A richly imagined story of fashion, scandal, betrayal and undying love
by Kimberley FreemanA richly imagined novel of love, fashion, scandal and one captivating woman's passionate life.We wove magic between us with our words, soul to soul, and when the sun cracked the horizon he kissed me goodnight and promised me he'd write as soon as he arrived in London. 'You won't,' I said, feeling the morning cold. 'You'll forget me.' He stood up. 'You'll see,' he said. 'We belong to each other now. Always will.' Melbourne, 1927. The summer flowers smell like Christmas the night Zara Dickins meets Harry Holt. Zara is wearing a dress she has designed and made herself: white organdie over a short black slip, with black embroidery and a crimson taffeta sash. It's party season and the university crowd are celebrating end-of-year exams. Zara loves dancing with the boys and flirting with them, but it's a game to her. Nothing serious. Until Harry.He plans to be a politician once he finishes law. She, a fashion designer, if she can find a way to break out of the secretarial pool. When he takes her hand, she doesn't want to let him go. The spark they ignite that night will last forty years.Portsea, 1967. When Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappears while swimming, his wife Zara loses herself in the memories of their volatile relationship. She always believed Harry when he said no matter what happened, he'd never leave. Their bond has stretched to London, Europe, India, America. It has survived anger, loss and heartbreak, media scrutiny, secrets and lies. But now all Zara wants is for Harry to come home. A vibrant and compelling story inspired by the fascinating life of fashion designer and businesswoman Dame Zara Bate.'Utterly captivating' KATE FORSYTH'Compelling . . . An intimate and immersive memoir-like narrative . . . The Secret Year of Zara Holt will resonate with fans of Bonnie Garmus's Lessons in Chemistry, Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Freeman's previous historical fiction novels' BOOKS+PUBLISHING
The Foal in the Wire
by Robbie CoburnAn astonishingly raw and beautiful verse novel about survival, love and the bonds between humans and animals from an important young Australian poetSam, a teenager, lives on a farm with his mother and emotionally distant father, a horse trainer.Haunted by trauma and depression, struggling with school and disillusioned with his home life following the death of his older brother, Sam's life changes when he finds a wounded foal tangled in barbed wire in one of the paddocks at the edge of their property.In the course of rescuing and caring for the foal he becomes close with Julia, a troubled girl from the next property.The Foal in the Wire is the deeply moving and inspiring story of Sam, his love for a girl and the horse that brings them together.Praise for The Foal in the Wire'Reading The Foal in the Wire, I knew I was in the hands of a trustworthy storyteller whose lyricism and brave honesty seized me from the first page and lasted until the very last words of the final chapter' RON KOERTGE'The real deal' SONYA HARTNETT'A tender novel of hope and healing' STEVEN HERRICK'A heartbreaking novel in verse that explores the redeeming qualities of love and friendship amid a backdrop of family violence and despair. Robbie Coburn's poetry smoulders with pain and grief, love and loss, redemption and hope. An unforgettable story of beauty' SHARON KERNOT'This is a captivating and moving story, told in a unique way, of a misfit boy and girl who find hope because of their love for a foal' LOUIS NOWRA
Fabrication for Theatre and Entertainment: Wood and Fiber Products (Fabrication for Theatre and Entertainment)
by Michael O'NeleFabrication for Theatre and Entertainment: Wood and Fiber Products is a complete reference guide to the process of working with wood products for scenic and properties construction for theatre and entertainment arts.This book covers lumber product characteristics, layout methods for fabricators, and the tooling and machinery used to fabricate with lumber products. While there are references that demonstrate common scenic construction methods, furniture joinery, and commercial construction, this book also introduces methods for calibrating machinery and accurately configuring them for various construction tasks, helping entertainment fabricators ensure a repeatable, accurate finished product. Readers will be introduced to a wide range of tools and techniques, which will allow them to tackle both common issues and new challenges creatively and effectively.The book is intended as a resource for technical designers, technical directors, shop managers, master carpenters, and prop or scenic fabricators working in various parts of the entertainment industry, including film, television, theatre, themed entertainment, exhibits, and immersive installation art.To access full-color versions of the artwork, visit www.routledge.com/9781032593197.
The Residential Pathway: APC Essentials (APC Essentials)
by Jane ForsythThe Residential Pathway - APC Essentials was written to facilitate and encourage candidates preparing for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become Chartered Surveyors. This book will help candidates, their Counsellors and supervisors to understand: The requirements of the Residential pathway The detail of the technical competencies How to select suitable competencies How to demonstrate the required knowledge and experience; and How to succeed in the final interview. It will also be a useful reference for AssocRICS candidates and qualified professionals.This concise book has clear headings to guide readers, with bullet-point checklists and signposting to key themes and important sources for further reading. It alerts readers to the need to be aware of changes and developments in the residential sector, and to the wider economic, social, and political factors that influence it. This book includes lists of relevant RICS (and other) professional publications, the laws and regulations that frame professional surveying practice, and example written submissions for the technical competencies at each level. It will help to motivate and reassure candidates, giving them confidence to recognise the value and relevance of their knowledge and practical experience, and to understand how to best apply this to demonstrate their professional competence.
Equity and Trusts
by Alastair HudsonAlastair Hudson’s Equity and Trusts is the ideal textbook for undergraduate courses on the law of trusts and equitable remedies. It provides a clear, current and comprehensive account of the subject. The author’s enthusiasm and expertise shine through, helping to bring to life an area of the law which students often find challenging. It has been cited as being authoritative in the courts of numerous countries.The eleventh edition of Equity and Trusts continues to offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the law of Equity and Trusts, while still presenting a lively and thoughtful account of the issues raised by it. It probes the geopolitical problems which trusts law has created, as well as the traditional technical problems. New cases in this edition include Guest v Guest; Byers v Saudi National Bank; Stoffel v Grondona; CPS v Aquila; Lehtimäki v Cooper; Stanford Bank International Ltd v HSBC plc, Re Gamenation (UK) Ltd; Davies v Ford; Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd v Ruhan; Butler-Sloss v Charity Commission; O’Neill v Holland; Williams v Williams; Hudson v Hathaway, and many others besides.Explaining concepts by using easy-to-understand examples from real life, Alastair Hudson’s Equity and Trusts is essential reading for all core modules in the subject.
Producing Film and Television: First In, Last Out
by Steve Pinhay Alexandra BentleyThis book is about what it takes to be a producer, the person responsible for getting a project off the ground and seeing it through to a conclusion sometimes years after things got started. For this reason, a thing often said about producers is that they are “first in and last out”, meaning they are there at the start of a film or television series and still there when everyone else has gone on to their next project. Written by two highly experienced television and film producers, this is the ultimate guide to navigating the world of film and television production in the UK – with lessons for anyone working or wanting to work in these industries across the world.The book covers all types of television and film production, including drama, documentary, entertainment, comedy and children's programming. Through its step-by-step breakdowns of industry practices, first-hand insights and unique checklists, it gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in these competitive fields. In addition, each section presents a deep dive into the mysteries of getting into the industry and useful infographics on key elements of the producing process.Directed towards students, recent graduates or seasoned professionals looking to change direction, this book will help readers break into film and television industries or take their career to the next level.
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: Advances and Applications (Advances in Manufacturing, Design and Computational Intelligence Techniques)
by Ashwani Kumar Subhash Singh Gaurav Dwivedi Shailesh D. KambleThe book emphasizes the technological advancements in tissue engineering related to biomaterials and biomanufacturing techniques. It further discusses important topics such as 3D bioprinting, process parameter optimization, Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for stem cell imaging, diabetes risk prediction and Parkinson’s disease detection using machine learning, telehealth systems, acute pancreatitis, and data-driven monitoring of chronic diseases.This book: Explores the role of artificial intelligence in designing biomaterials, optimizing fabrication processes, and predicting tissue formation Focuses on technological advancements in tissue engineering related to biomanufacturing techniques, and biomaterials Discusses the denture base acrylic resins, brain tumor detection, CNN for stem cell imaging and machine learning for diabetes risk prediction and Parkinson’s disease detection. Covers acute myocardial infarction, post-operative urinary retention, telehealth systems, graph convolutional network, and acute pancreatitis. Explains the role of serum magnesium levels in febrile convulsions and Apache-II Score and Ranson Criteria with Modified CT Severity Index. It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, biomaterials, mechanical engineering, and production engineering.
Weirding Civilization: The Strange Foundations of the Modern World
by Vesa-Pekka Herva Antti LahelmaWeirding Civilization examines the irrational foundations of civilization, from the Bronze Age to the Anthropocene. Inspired by Twin Peaks and Lovecraftian horror, it reveals how weirdness – disorienting, monstrous, and ambivalent – has shaped human society since the rise of the first complex civilizations.Taking ‘weirding’ as its conceptual lens, the book examines hallmarks of civilization such as urbanism, money, and writing, uncovering their layered and often non-rational nature. While the concept of weirding has gained traction across disciplines, from literature studies to climate science, this book applies it systematically to early civilizations for the first time. Weirdness emerges as ruptures in experienced reality, arising from the complex interplay between humans and non-humans. The book explores how civilization has unfolded in relation to hidden, invisible, and unknown dimensions of reality. Accessible and thought-provoking, it broadens conceptual horizons, offering fresh insights into the past and present while inviting readers to embrace that which resists categorization. With a primary focus on Europe and the Near East, it also addresses global questions of modernity, technology, and cultural imagination.This book is essential for archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians studying complex societies as well as for readers fascinated by unconventional approaches to history and civilization. It appeals to anyone seeking to disrupt conventional understandings of humanity’s development.
Nature-Based Solutions in Cities of the Global South
by Masoumeh Mirsafa Fabiano Lemes de OliveiraThis book explores the practice of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in the cities of the Global South. NBS are recognized as a key strategy for achieving sustainable development, and they are being implemented in a variety of sectors such as urban planning, agriculture, forestry, and water management. They offer a wide range of benefits, but there is a gap between research and practice across cities from the Global South. This book promotes implemented urban NBS projects in the Global South to help identify region-specific challenges and opportunities, and to develop more effective and equitable solutions. The presented case studies support resilient planning in the Global South and significantly inform urban debates in the Global North. This book offers pragmatic policy and planning recommendations, providing decision-makers with clear guidance on implementing NBS in urban settings and transforming knowledge into actionable strategies for sustainable and resilient urban development.
Craft Theory and Contemporary Architecture
by Grant AlfordThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of craft theory in relation to contemporary architecture. Craft is an old and familiar idea, but the line between craft and art or craft and mere manufacturing, for example, is notoriously hard to describe. In architecture, a similarly blurred line between the design process, on one hand, and the physical making of buildings, on the other, lies at the center of various debates about what it means to do architecture. The growth and development of craft theory in recent years suggest new insights into these architectural debates, but situating the meaning of craft within architecture within today’s technological landscape is a complex problem. Alford responds to this challenge by collecting various narratives from craft theory and other fields and discerning among them new lenses through which to view contemporary architectural practice. Episodes from this expanded view of craft in architecture go beyond predictable accounts of Ruskin and Morris to envision: new models of practice, new ways of engaging other building professionals, and new ways for architects to understand their own labor and the nature of how and what kinds of things they themselves craft. Architecture is changing and within the ongoing story of craft explored in this book are new and surprising ways to understand, design, and construct the built environment. Written for students and scholars, this book challenges and extends the legacy of craft thinking in architecture.
Human Societies: A Brief Introduction
by Mark Q. SuttonHuman Societies: A Brief Introduction succinctly covers the basic concepts of cultural anthropology in a way that is relevant and engaging to the introductory student. Less time is spent on anthropological detail and more time on the relevance of anthropological understanding to the contemporary world.The issues facing the contemporary Western world are also confronting the thousands of other societies. The book deals with topics such as the variety of sexualities, the thousands of religions, how people adapt to their environments, the ways people organize themselves, the multitude of foods and cuisines, adaptations to climate change, refugees and migrants, and the many different approaches to reproduction; all topics to which students should already be generally aware. Included are succinct chapters discussing personality; adaptation; social, political, and economic organization; food and diet; sex and gender; religion and ritual; and change and development. The book also includes short “Spotlight” boxes that enlighten the reader about specific topics of interest, as well as chapter summaries, exercises, key terms, and a comprehensive glossary.Human Societies: A Brief Introduction is essential reading for undergraduate students taking their first steps into cultural and applied anthropology.
Language in Society (Routledge Guides to Linguistics)
by Nala H. LeeLanguage in Society introduces the study of the relationship between language and society, also known as sociolinguistics, without assuming any prior knowledge of linguistics. Introducing the key concepts in an accessible way, Lee illustrates how language develops constantly as a response to society and must be understood in the context of societal norms, processes, and events. The book: Provides a short history of the field and explores the types of questions that can be asked in sociolinguistics as well as its methods Introduces essential concepts such as sociolinguistic variation, multilingualism, and contact languages Discusses contemporary topics including issues of language endangerment, language and justice, as well as language and computing Includes examples and case studies from the Asia Pacific and focuses on highlighting research from the Southern hemisphere Provides discussions of the future trajectory of the field and some reflection points on practical applications for each chapter Language in Society is key reading for students studying this topic for the first time with little or no background in linguistics.
Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems Around the World
by David SeltzerIn Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems around the World, readers embark on a visual journey through the world's bustling subway systems, where each station tells a story of its city's soul. From the ornate elegance of Moscow's stations to the sleek minimalism of Tokyo's, this illustrated collection of travel essays explores 22 urban metros, revealing how their architecture, art, and design reflect the unique character and culture of each metropolis. Whether urban explorers, design aficionados, or simply curious about the hidden narratives beneath our cities, readers will encounter a fresh perspective on the subterranean worlds that shape our urban landscapes.Key Features:Visual culture showcase: Explore architecture, art installations, and graphic design.Unique book design: Each chapter mimics a subway line, with color-coded sections and Museo typeface inspired by timetable brochures.Entertaining narrative: Travel essays written from a tour guide&’s viewpoint for a passenger's perspective, blending humor and observation.Global scope: Covers major systems in North America, Europe, and Asia, appealing to travelers and urban enthusiasts alike.Subway system ratings: Each chapter concludes with a unique token ranking system, evaluating subway systems on convenience, design quality, and personality, providing readers with an assessment for planning their transit adventures. Uncover the fascinating stories beneath your feet with Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subway Systems around the World, a captivating exploration of how subways shape and define the cities we love.
Vintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s
by Tod LangeVintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s features over 350 historic photographs, chronicling subway signs from the 1920s to the 1980s. Each image showcases the craftsmanship and cultural significance of these transit artifacts and rare collectibles. This book is an invaluable resource for architects, designers, urban planners, and local historians seeking inspiration from New York City's unique design heritage. Renowned transit photographer Douglas Grotjahn contributes his extensive archive of 35 mm Kodachrome color slides and black-and-white images, offering a vivid portrayal of the city's transit history.Features:Over 350 historic photographs of subway signage, with captionsCoverage of porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signsDetailed descriptions and historical context for each sign typeRare images from private collectionsPhotographs that capture the essence of life in past decades of American history, creating a vivid time capsule of New York City's neighborhoodsForeword by Douglas Grotjahn, renowned transit photographer and historianVintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s captures the essence of New York City's iconic, globally renowned subway system as a canvas for great art, highlighting the diversity and craftsmanship of subway signs. Lange's narrative transports readers through the golden era of New York City's transit history, where signs served not only as directional guides but as distinctive symbols of the city's identity.
Back Roads of the Mid-Atlantic States
by David SkernickWhen most people think about the mid-Atlantic states, they think of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other big, sprawling cities. Travel through these pages and you will find yourself on the hidden highways that lead to places such as Shushan, New York; Cherry Ridge, Pennsylvania; and Fizzleburg, Maryland. Find scenic and wondrous views in New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland VirginiaThis is a very old part of the country, rich in history. You see it in the architecture; you hear it in the people you stop and talk with; you feel it in the trees. The mid-Atlantic states are living American history. Here you will find the old, the new, and, of course, the beautiful natural areas that haven’t changed and one hopes never will. There is beauty all over this area. Lakes, mountains, and rivers are everywhere. Skernick, who leads photography workshops nationwide, lets us in on his camera strategies with an appendix listing exposure, equipment, and panorama statistics for each image—enough to satisfy even the most technology-minded photographer.