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Harlequin Presents July 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Melanie Milburne Caitlin Crews Heidi Rice Jackie AshendenHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:HER ACCIDENTAL SPANISH HEIRby USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin CrewsThe man before me claims to be my boss – except I invented my enigmatic employer to assure the survival of the business that&’s everything to me. The question is, why is he playing this game of deception? And why am I allowing our attraction to consume me…It&’s only after our night of passion I discover he&’s Taio de Luz, a Marquess of astonishing wealth and scandal. And that I&’m carrying his baby! He demands we legitimize his heir and give our child the security I never had. But can I still trust our devastating desire?KING, ENEMY, HUSBANDby Jackie AshendenAfter decades under Accorsi rule, King Tiberius has fought to reclaim his crown. Yet the violent coup has left his kingdom divided. To unite his people and quell any discontent Tiberius is left no choice…but to immediately wed his enemy&’s daughter, Guinevere Accorsi!Wearing Tiberius&’s ring frees Guinevere from her tyrannical family. Living life in the shadows is all Guinevere has known, so stepping into the spotlight as Tiberius&’s queen is daunting. However, her biggest challenge will be ruling over her traitorous desire for her ruthless husband…BILLIONAIRE&’S WEDLOCKED WIFEby USA TODAY bestselling author Heidi RiceWhen Duke Santiago de Montoya rescued innocent Cerys Jones and brought her to his Castillo, he never imagined he&’d wed her. However, to restore the de Montoya reputation, he must take a suitable wife. And Santiago&’s insatiable hunger for Cerys makes her the perfect candidate…Growing up starved of affection, Cerys is swept off her feet by Santiago&’s whirlwind proposal. Then a shocking secret all but destroys their newlywed bliss… Furious she&’s brought dishonor to his door, Santiago tells Cerys they&’ll stay married, in name only. Although their all-consuming connection refuses to listen…ILLICIT ITALIAN NIGHTSBy USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie MilburneWhen her baby niece needs her, Addison Featherstone has no choice but to turn to Ludovic Jacobetti for help. He&’s not only the infant&’s godfather; his private jet can take them to Italy. There&’s just one complication: playboy Vic has long been the object of innocent Addie&’s deepest desires…As his friend&’s sister Addie is entirely forbidden to Vic. Yet alone in Lake Como he&’s forced to acknowledge she&’s more alluring than he&’s ever allowed himself to notice… And once the sun sets, their chemistry doesn&’t simply become intoxicating – it&’s irresistible! For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents July 2025 – Box Set 1 of 2
Love Inspired Suspense July 2025 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Maggie K. Black Mary Alford Megan ShortLove Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes:COLD CASE PERIL (A Dakota K-9 Unit novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Maggie K. BlackWhen someone tries to run dog trainer Micah Landon off the road, Officer Lucy Lopez and her K-9 partner, Piper, show up just in time to make a rescue. Someone wants Micah dead—but why? Is this connected to Lucy&’s weapon-smuggling case, in which she&’s investigating Micah&’s younger half brother? Or was Micah attacked because he started looking into the cold case murder of his stepmother? As threats against Micah escalate and secrets are revealed, it&’s clear someone will stop at nothing to keep an unsolved murder buried. Can they uncover the truth before it costs them their lives?FRAMED IN AMISH COUNTRYby USA TODAY bestselling author Mary Alford A frantic call from her best friend sends district attorney Paige Grayson running right into a trap—and now she&’s being framed for her friend&’s murder. With the police after her and evidence against her stacking up, she seeks refuge in Amish country—and the help of her first love, Elijah King, to clear her name. To expose the drug dealer setting Paige up, they must work together while evading a ruthless criminal and the police. With threats closing in and time running out, one wrong move could be their last.ALASKAN POLICE PROTECTORby Megan Short When a minivan slides off the road into an icy lake, Officer Samuel Miller narrowly rescues a woman and child from certain death. Only, Rachel Harding insists the crash is no accident—it&’s eerily similar to how her sister and brother-in-law recently died. As the unexplained attacks escalate, Samuel is determined to protect Rachel and her orphaned niece at all costs. But when they make a shocking discovery, their investigation becomes even more dangerous, and survival may be impossible.For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense July 2025 Box Set – 2 of 2
Love Inspired Suspense July 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Jill Elizabeth Nelson Shannon Redmon Deena AlexanderLove Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes:EXPOSING LETHAL SECRETSby Deena AlexanderStumbling upon a burning car and rescuing an injured woman wasn&’t on bodyguard Caleb Miller&’s vacation itinerary—nor were the gunmen who open fire on them. But Olivia Delaney has no memory of who she is or how she got there, only that she is under threat. Vowing to protect the woman in danger, Caleb and his K-9 go on the run with Olivia. As they work to stay a step ahead of her pursuers, they must untangle her past together…before her family&’s deadly schemes bury them both.WYOMING WILDERNESS SURVIVALby Jill Elizabeth NelsonJust as EMT Tracey Graham&’s murder conviction is about to be overturned, she is ambushed by the crime family who framed her—and now want her dead. Fleeing into the woods sends her into the path of ex-cop Callum Mitchell, who has his own history with her assailants. But when his secluded cabin comes under attack, the wilderness is their only escape route. With Callum&’s toddler son in tow, they must evade hitmen while navigating treacherous terrain. But can they make it out alive…when there are predators around every corner? MOUNTAIN MURDER THREATby Shannon RedmonAn early morning run takes a chilling turn when homicide detective Leila Kane is nearly abducted—and becomes a serial killer's latest target. Teaming up with her ex-fiancé, Officer TJ Snowe, they race against the clock to stop the rising body count. After evading several attacks in the mountains, Leila realizes the danger may be linked to her past. And soon the case becomes even more personal when Leila's twin sister is abducted. Can Leila and TJ save her before another innocent life is taken?For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense July 2025 Box Set – 1 of 2
Harlequin Intrigue July 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Delores Fossen Caridad Piñeiro Denise N. WheatleyHarlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.HER BABY, HER BADGEby Delores FossenThe murdered cop Sheriff Grace Granger just found is the latest victim of a killer targeting female law enforcement. When Grace&’s life is threatened, rancher Dutton McClellan will do whatever it takes to keep the mother of his unborn child from becoming the next fatality. But resisting taboo desire is as dangerous as hunting their elusive quarry. With the violence escalating and suspects eliminated, Grace and Dutton race to apprehend an adversary out for the ultimate revenge.CLIFFSIDE KIDNAPPINGby Caridad PiñeiroTech expert Sophie Whitaker and her brother arrive in Colorado to help the police and CBI Ryder Hunt rescue their kidnapped parents. Sophie's parents are being held captive, forced to use their tech skills to infiltrate the police and CBI computers to destroy evidence. Ryder&’s overprotectiveness irks Sophie, but she can&’t deny the powerful attraction simmering between them. They grow close as a series of attempts on their lives amps up the stakes, but they can&’t afford the distraction of falling in love. Can they?PREYED UPONby Denise N. WheatleyForced into early retirement from the Chicago police department for her own safety, Chloe Grant moves back to Maxwell, Arizona. Her podcast about murdered women starts out as a way to keep herself busy in her sleepy hometown. Reconnecting with Troy Miller—now a rookie in the local PD—also promises to make her new life a little more interesting. Then a copycat starts reenacting the cases she covers on her podcast, and they both realize that Chloe didn&’t leave danger behind when she left the big city…Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue July– Box Set 1 of 2!
Harlequin Medical Romance July 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Annie Claydon Amy Ruttan Karin BaineHarlequin Medical Romance – July &‘25 – Box Set 2 of 2Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:THEIR ACCIDENTAL VEGAS VOWSBy Amy RuttanWhen EMT Grace wakes up in Vegas, she&’s shocked to find gorgeous but guarded colleague, Jonah, in her bed…and his wedding ring on her finger! Especially as Grace had sworn off romance after her last workplace relationship ended in disaster. So having a husband—even charming Jonah, who gives her butterflies—is not ideal! Because Grace fears another hospital scandal, and soon she&’s asking Jonah to keep up their accidental marriage. After all, their vows still stand…but what about the undeniable chemistry that bound them to begin with?THE DOCTOR&’S ITALIAN ESCAPEBy Annie ClaydonFour years ago, Dr. Joe outran the grief of losing his adoptive parents, his only rock in a troubled childhood, by escaping to stunning Rome. Between shifts as a trauma doc and running a free clinic for patients facing life-changing conditions he has no time for romance—just how he likes it! Because love requires trust—not something Joe does easily! Until beautiful, wealthy Dr. Isabella volunteers at his clinic and challenges his preconceptions by saving the place. And suddenly Joe finds a connection he&’s never felt before…SPANISH DOC TO HEAL HERBy Karin BaineIt&’s often said that home is where the heart is. But Dr. Inés had zero intention of returning to Spain and her controlling family… Until her ex-boyfriend left her with no choice but to work at her father&’s medical practice. The only ray of hope? Inés&’s new co-worker, Dr. Ángelo, who is as infuriating as he is irresistible. Yet whilst their attraction burns hotter than the Mediterranean sun, is Inés ready to bring down her barriers and let Ángelo in?
Love Inspired July 2025 Box Set 2 of 2
by Lisa Carter Virginia Wise Chris Maday SchmidtLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes:THE AMISH BABY SCANDALby Virginia WiseWhen Emma Yoder returns to her Amish community unwed and pregnant after leaving the faith during her Rumspringa, she resigns herself to a life of loneliness. She believes no good Amish man would ever accept her situation—not even her childhood best friend, Benjamin Stoltzfus. But Benjamin has always loved Emma and wants nothing more than to support her and her baby. A well-meaning matchmaking scheme allows them to grow closer, but with Benjamin&’s overprotective sisters and his own feelings of inadequacy, can they overcome their obstacles to become the family they both need?BUILDING HER A HOMEby Lisa CarterWhen country music singer Noah Brenden walked away from fame to raise his orphaned niece, he made a vow never to stay anywhere long enough to be recognized. So when a blast from his past, music teacher Chloe Randolph, falls into his arms while trying to rescue little Lili&’s cat, it&’s his cue to leave. But Lili longs for a permanent home, and Chloe desperately needs Noah&’s help to restore the town&’s historic theater, promising to keep his true identity safe in return. Staying put wasn&’t his plan, but could it lead to the future he never knew he was looking for?THE FIRE CHIEF&’S SURPRISEby Chris Maday SchmidtFire chief Josh Rogers has just three months to get married or risk losing custody of his late foster brother&’s infant son. So when Annie Greene offers to help him find a wife in exchange for repairs at her bakery, it seems like the perfect solution. As the three spend time together, Josh can&’t help but feel that Annie&’s the only person he can picture filling the role of Finn&’s mother. But can they set aside their past insecurities and embrace a chance at happily-ever-after?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired July 2025 Box Set – 1 of 2
Harlequin Presents July 2025 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Sharon Kendrick Annie West Pippa Roscoe Bella MasonHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:GREEK&’S BARTERED BRIDE by USA TODAY bestselling author Sharon KendrickOdysseus Diamides never expects a warm welcome at his family&’s imposing estate. Until he&’s greeted by maid Grace Foster – who spent last night in his bed! He can&’t allow her life to be ruined by his controlling grandfather. So the Greek barters for her freedom by making Grace his convenient bride…Odysseus&’s diamond is the lifeline Grace requires. She can escape her boss and ensure her grandmother is cared for. Yet after their idyllic island wedding, Grace realizes just how cynical Odysseus truly is. Has she jumped from frying pan into a wildfire of dangerous need?QUEEN BY ROYAL COMMANDby USA TODAY bestselling author Annie West Newly crowned King Benedikt is on a mission to prove he&’s nothing like his corrupt father – despite what Princess Annalena believes… Their rival aristocratic families have a long, bitter history, so when Annalena presents proof that the throne is rightfully hers, he counters – with a royal wedding demand!Orphaned as a child, Annalena longs for love, not a marriage contract. But if becoming Benedikt&’s queen is what it takes to ensure the country thrives, she&’ll meet him at the altar. She won&’t allow her attraction to the infuriating royal derail her!PREGNANT BEFORE &“I DO&” (A The De Luca Legacy novel)by Bella MasonJilted bride Jasmine Hall will never tie herself to a man again. Her wedding night was a hot, no-strings encounter with a handsome stranger. Except now Jasmine is forced to uncover his identity… To tell Italian billionaire Emilio de Luca she&’s pregnant!Protecting his legacy is of the utmost importance to Emilio. He demands &“I do&” but, burned before, insists the on-paper union cannot be anything deeper. Yet their every heated gaze incinerates the limits Emilio has set himself! If he can&’t control their passion, he may as well set alight the playbook…INCONVENIENTLY WED (A Filthy Rich Italians novel)by Pippa RoscoeTo keep the Gallo empire from crumbling, Italian tycoon Antonio has to marry a woman of his late grandfather&’s choosing. The problem? He already has a convenient wife! And securing a divorce from Ivy McClellan requires proving to a judge they&’ve done everything possible to make their union work…Ivy accepted Antonio&’s proposal because she needed his billions for her brother&’s care. Now he needs her help, she&’s happy to return the favor. Acting like a couple wasn&’t part of the original bargain, so it&’s incredible – and inconvenient – how quickly their heat ignites!For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents July 2025 – Box Set 2 of 2
Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Patrick Kelly Francis Mark MondimoreThe timely second edition of this bestselling guide will inform and encourage struggling adolescents and their families.In Adolescent Depression, psychiatrists Francis Mark Mondimore, MD, and Patrick Kelly, MD, explain that serious depression in adolescents goes beyond "moodiness." Depression is in fact an illness—one that can be effectively treated. The authors describe the many forms of depression and the many symptoms of depression in young people—from sadness to irritability, self-harm, drug and alcohol abuse, and violent rages. Incorporating the latest research from the field of adolescent psychiatry, this comprehensive and compassionate guide answers questions that many parents have, including What are the symptoms of depression in teenagers? How is depression diagnosed? What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder, and which does my child have? How can I find the best mental health professional team for my child? What kinds of counseling and psychotherapy are available? Are medications safe, and how does a doctor choose a medication for my child? What can I do if my adolescent is using alcohol, crystal meth, marijuana, or other substances? How do autism and Asperger's syndrome, eating disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, ADHD, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder interact with depression? What should I do if I sense that my child is in danger? With all of this going on, how can I take care of myself?
North Korean Nuclear Operationality: Regional Security and Nonproliferation
by Gregory J. MooreWhat are the consequences of a successful nuclear program in North Korea?Despite near-universal opposition to North Korea's moves to acquire nuclear weapons, Pyongyang is determined to succeed. It is only a matter of time before the North Koreans are able to combine their extant nuclear weapons capabilities with a viable delivery system. The threat multiplies in light of the North Koreans having already demonstrated the willingness and ability to sell nuclear technology, materials, and know-how to other nuclear aspirants. In North Korean Nuclear Operationality, Gregory J. Moore asks leading experts in Asian and security studies to consider the international consequences of a North Korea with operational nuclear weapons.How will South Korea, China, Japan, and Russia react, and does it mean an arms race in the region is inevitable? How should the United States handle the situation, both diplomatically and strategically? North Korea has already destabilized the nuclear nonproliferation regime by being the only country ever to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and then openly test nuclear weapons. What are the repercussions for the nonproliferation regime of a successful North Korean move to nuclear weapons operationality?Given the importance of these issues and the lack of transparency surrounding North Korean politics, North Korean Nuclear Operationality offers critical and timely insight. A foreword by Graham T. Allison, founding dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, sets the stage for a rigorous look at the threats North Korea poses to regional security and the nuclear nonproliferation regime.
Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities: Evidence and Directions
by Virginia M. Brennan, Shiriki K. Kumanyika and Ruth Enid ZambranaGroundbreaking approaches to preventing and reducing obesity among minority, low-income, and other medically underserved communities in the United States.The obesity epidemic has a disproportionate impact on communities that are hard-hit by social and economic disadvantages. In Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities, a diverse group of researchers explores effective models for treating and preventing obesity in such communities. The volume provides overviews of the literature at specific junctures of society and health (e.g., the effectiveness of preschool obesity prevention programs), as well as commentaries that shape our understanding of particular parts of the obesity epidemic and field reports on innovative approaches to combating obesity in racial/ethnic minority and other medically underserved populations in the United States. Authors make specific recommendations to policy makers which are designed to reverse the rising rate of obesity dramatically. The thirty-one literature reviews, commentaries, and field reports collected here address obesity prevention and treatment programs implemented across a spectrum of underserved populations, with particular attention paid to children and adolescents. Aimed at students, clinicians, and community workers in public health and health policy, as well as family medicine and pediatrics, sociology, childhood education, and nutrition—and deeply informed by fieldwork—this book demonstrates the importance of taking a full contextual view, both historical and current, when considering the challenge of reversing upward obesity trends among ethnic minorities, impoverished people, and other underserved populations.
Eat My Dust: Early Women Motorists (The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science #126)
by Georgine ClarsenThe history of the automobile would be incomplete without considering the influence of the car on the lives and careers of women in the earliest decades of the twentieth century. Illuminating the relationship between women and cars with case studies from across the globe, Eat My Dust challenges the received wisdom that men embraced automobile technology more naturally than did women.Georgine Clarsen highlights the personal stories of women from the United States, Britain, Australia, and colonial Africa from the early days of motoring until 1930. She notes the different ways in which these women embraced automobile technology in their national and cultural context. As mechanics and taxi drivers—like Australian Alice Anderson and Brit Sheila O'Neil—and long-distance adventurers and political activists—like South Africans Margaret Belcher and Ellen Budgell and American suffragist Sara Bard Field—women sought to define the technology in their own terms and according to their own needs. They challenged traditional notions of femininity through their love of cars and proved they were articulate, confident, and mechanically savvy motorists in their own right.More than new chapters in automobile history, these stories locate women motorists within twentieth-century debates about class, gender, sexuality, race, and nation.
From Front Porch to Back Seat: Courtship in Twentieth-Century America
by Beth L. BaileyFrom gentleman callers to big men on campus, from Coke dates to "parking," From Front Porch to Back Seat is the vivid history of dating in America. In chronicling a dramatic shift in patterns of courtship between the 1920s and the 1960s, Beth Bailey offers a provocative view of how we sought out mates-and of what accounted for our behavior. More than a quarter-century has passed since the dating system Bailey describes here lost its coherence and dominance. Yet the legacy of the system remains a strong part of our culture's attempt to define female and male roles alike.
Nonprofits and Advocacy: Engaging Community and Government in an Era of Retrenchment
by Robert JDoes nonprofit mean nonpolitical?When the Susan G. Komen foundation pulled funding for Planned Parenthood’s breast exam program, the public uproar brought new focus to the high political and economic stakes faced by nonprofit organizations. The missions of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, political action committees, and now Super PACs have become blurred as issues of advocacy and political influence have become increasingly entangled.Questions abound: Should a nonprofit advocate for its mission and its constituents with a goal of affecting public policy? What are the limits of such advocacy work? Will such efforts fundamentally jeopardize nonprofit work? What can studies of nonprofit advocacy efforts reveal? Editors Robert J. Pekkanen, Steven Rathgeb Smith, and Yutaka Tsujinaka recognize the urgent need for relevant research and insight into these issues as direct and indirect government services are squeezed by federal cutbacks.Nonprofits and Advocacy defines advocacy and clarifies the differences among advocacy, lobbying, political activity, and education, as well as advocacy measurements. Providing original empirical data and innovative theoretical arguments, this comparative study is organized into two parts. The first part focuses on local and national dimensions of nonprofit advocacy, and the second part looks at organizational politics and strategies. The conclusion considers basic questions about nonprofit advocacy and seeks to draw lessons from research efforts and practice.Providing a critical look at the multidimensional roles and advocacy efforts of nonprofits, this volume will be valued by scholars, students, leaders, and activists—many of whom advocate for the interests of their organizations while delivering services to their organizations' constituents. The research is also relevant for policymakers involved in cross-sector public policy initiatives as they strive to provide more efficient public-private solutions to challenging governance issues.
Reflections on Uneven Democracies: The Legacy of Guillermo O'Donnell
by Daniel BrinksA tour-de-force analysis of the current state of democracy studies as seen through the scholarly legacy of Guillermo O’Donnell.Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Choice ACRLThe third wave of democratization produced a wealth of enduring social science. Beginning in the 1970s, it prompted scholars to develop important theories on authoritarian breakdowns and transitions to democracy. No one in the field was more influential than Guillermo O’Donnell (1936–2011), whose pathbreaking work shaped the scholarship of generations of social scientists. Reflections on Uneven Democracies honors the legacy of O’Donnell’s research by advancing debates related to his work on democracy. Drawing together a veritable Who’s Who of eminent scholars—including two of O’Donnell’s closest collaborators, Philippe Schmitter and Laurence Whitehead—the volume examines issues related to democratic breakdowns and stability, the nature and quality of new democracies, institutional strength, the rule of law, and delegative democracy.This reexamination of some of the most influential arguments about democracy of the past forty years leads to original approaches and insights for a new era of democracy studies. Students of democracy and institutional performance, both Latin Americanists and comparativists more generally, will find this essential reading.
Freshwater Fishes of North America: Volume 1: Petromyzontidae to Catostomidae
by Joseph R. TomelleriA monumental reference that provides comprehensive details on the freshwater fishes of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.CHOICE Outstanding Academic TitleCertain to stand among the reference books of choice for anyone interested in the continent’s aquatic ecosystems, Freshwater Fishes of North America covers the ecology, morphology, reproduction, distribution, behavior, taxonomy, conservation, and fossil record of each North American fish family. Volume 1 (of three) covers the following North American families of fishes:Petromyzontidae (Lampreys)Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays)Acipenseridae (Sturgeons)Polyodontidae (Paddlefishes)Lepisosteidae (Gars)Amiidae (Bowfins)Hiodontidae (Mooneyes)Anguillidae (Freshwater Eels)Engraulidae (Anchovies)Cyprinidae (Carps and Minnows)Catostomidae (Suckers)The encyclopedic review of each fish family is accompanied by color photographs, maps, and original artwork created by noted fish illustrator Joseph R. Tomelleri. The result is a rich textual and visual experience. Widely anticipated, this monumental reference is the result of decades of analysis and synthesis by leading fish experts from a variety of universities, research laboratories, museums, and aquariums.The chapter authors of Volume 1 are:William E. BemisMicah G. BennettMichael D. BurnsBrooks M. BurrAnthony L. EchelleNicholas J. GidmarkCarter R. GilbertHoward S. GillLance GrandeAlex HaroPhillip M. HarrisEric J. HiltonLisa J. HopmanGregory HubbardBernard R. KuhajdaWilliam J. MatthewsDeborah A. McLennanIan C. PotterClaude B. RenaudStephen T. RossMichael SandelAndrew M. SimonsMelvin L. Warren, Jr.
Defect or Defend: Military Responses to Popular Protests in Authoritarian Asia
by Terence LeeWhy do certain militaries brutally suppress popular demonstrations, while others support the path to political liberalization by backing mass social movements?Although social movements and media can help destabilize authoritarian governments, not all social protest is effective or culminates in the toppling of dictatorships. Frequently, the military’s response determines the outcome. In Defect or Defend, Terence Lee uses four case studies from Asia to provide insight into the military’s role during the transitional phase of regime change. Lee compares popular uprisings in the Philippines and Indonesia—both of which successfully engaged military support to bring down authoritarian rule—with protest movements in China and Burma which were violently suppressed by military forces. Lee’s theory of “high personalism” and power-sharing among the armed forces leadership provides a framework for understanding the critical transitory phases of democratization. He uses this theory to review and assess Eastern Europe’s democratization events in 1989, the Colored Revolutions of the early 2000s, and the protests and revolutions unfolding in the Middle East. This book will appeal to students and scholars of comparative politics, Asian studies, security studies, and international relations, as well as defense policymakers.
Reform Acts: Chartism, Social Agency, and the Victorian Novel, 1832–1867
by Chris R. Vanden BosscheHow Victorian novels imagined the idea of social agency.Reform Acts offers a new approach to prominent questions raised in recent studies of the novel. By examining social agency from a historical rather than theoretical perspective, Chris R. Vanden Bossche investigates how particular assumptions involving agency came into being. Through readings of both canonical and noncanonical Victorian literature, he demonstrates that the Victorian tension between reform and revolution framed conceptions of agency in ways that persist in our own time.Vanden Bossche argues that Victorian novels sought to imagine new forms of social agency evolving from Chartism, the dominant working-class movement of the time. Novelists envisioned alternative forms of social agency by employing contemporary discourses from Chartism's focus on suffrage as well as the means through which it sought to obtain it, such as moral versus physical force, land reform, and the cooperative movement.Each of the three parts of Reform Acts begins with a chapter that analyzes contemporary conversations and debates about social agency in the press and in political debate. Succeeding chapters examine how novels envision ways of effecting social change, for example, class alliance in Barnaby Rudge; landed estates as well as finely graded hierarchy and politicians in Coningsby and Sybil; and reforming trade unionism in Mary Barton and North and South. By including novels written from a range of political perspectives, Vanden Bossche discovers patterns in Victorian thinking that are easily recognized in today’s assumptions about social hierarchy.
The War On Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail
by Nadine Strossen Greg LukianoffHeresy Press&’s first non-fiction offering addresses free speech and creative freedom—central to the press&’s mission—in the form of a concise primer of arguments against censorship. Co-authored by Greg Lukianoff and Nadine Strossen, The War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail constitutes a bulwark against attempts from both the political left and right to limit individual expression. At a time when pressures to conform threaten the exercise of viewpoint diversity and when attacks on free speech in word, print, performance, and image are a daily occurrence, we sorely need a book such as this! This handy volume is organized around 10 flawed assertions that are often invoked to limit the freedom of speech, followed by well-reasoned rebuttals of those arguments by both authors. A comprehensive introduction, updates to highlight current issues, and an appendix with helpful resources round off this volume. The writing is lively, clear, and persuasive.
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by Eugene V. Resnick M.A. Barron's Educational SeriesBe prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP U.S. History Premium, 2026 includes in‑depth content review and online practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests‑‑2 in the book and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanationsand sample responses for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all Units on the AP U.S. History Exam Reinforce your learning with multiple-choice practice questions at the end of each chapter that cover frequently tested topics within that unit Refine your historical thinking skills and learn how to make connections between topics by reviewing hundreds of sidebars throughout the book that define and relate key ideas Online Practice Continue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Going forward, this exam will only be offered in a digital format. Barron's AP online tests offer a digital experience with a timed test option to get you ready for test day. Visit the Barron's Learning Hub for more digital practice.Looking for more ways to prep? Check out Barron's AP U.S. History Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts AND power up your study sessions with Barron's AP U.S. History on Kahoot!-- additional, free prep to help you ace your exam!Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
It's (Almost) Always Sunny in Philadelphia: How Three Friends Spent $200 to Create the Longest-Running Live-Action Sitcom in History and Help Build a Network
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by John McCannon Ph.D. Barron's Educational SeriesBe prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP World History: Modern Premium, 2026 includes in‑depth content review and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests–2 in the book, and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanations and/or sample responses Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units and themes on the AP World History: Modern exam Reinforce your learning with AP style practice questions at the end of each unit that cover frequently tested topics from the chapters and help you gauge your progress Practice your historical thinking skills and making connections between topics by reviewing the broad trends (including governance, cultural developments and interactions, social interactions and organizations, and more) that open each section of the book Robust Online Practice Continue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Looking for more ways to prep? Check out Barron's AP World History Podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts AND power up your study sessions with Barron's AP World History on Kahoot!‑‑additional, free practice to help you ace your exam!Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.