"Ms. Stein reminds us that there is no honey—rough, or otherwise—without the sting." —The New York TimesIn this lush, disturbing second collection from Melissa Stein, exquisite images are salvaged from harm and survival. Set against the natural world’s violence—both ordinary and sublime—pain shines jewel-like out of these poems, illuminating what lovers and families conceal. Stein uses her gifts for persona and lyric richness to build worlds that are vivid, intricate, toug...

Although the origins, application, and socio-historical implications of the Jim Crow system have been studied and debated for at least the last three-quarters of a century, nuanced understanding of this complex cultural construct is still evolving, according to Stephanie Cole and Natalie J. Ring, coeditors of The Folly of Jim Crow: Rethinking the Segregated South. Indeed, they suggest, scholars may profit from a careful examination of previous assumptions and conclusions ...

From the “gay gene” to the “female brain” and African American students’ insufficient “hereditary background” for higher education, arguments about a biological basis for human difference have reemerged in the twenty-first century. Measuring Manhood shows where they got their start.Melissa N. Stein analyzes how race became the purview of science in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century America and how it was constructed as a biological phenomenon with far-reaching social...

In this supersized inaugural issue, Romance for All Seasons is proud to present a stellar lineup of sixteen stories of sweet wintertime romance sure to warm your heart on the coldest, darkest nights of the year. Fall in love with these all too human heroines and heroes as they slip and fall, stumble and bumble, trip and even faceplant their way to happiness together.Penned by a group of amazing short story writers, each of these tales will leave you with that wonderful “ah...

Dritter Teil der Krimi-Reihe um Kommissarin Vivien Stein. Mit viel ostfriesischem Charme, spannenden Charakteren und einer Prise Humor. Borkums Nordstrand ist eigentlich eine Augenweide, wäre da nicht diese Leiche in den Dünen. Das Opfer ist ein verschuldeter Barbesitzer aus Emden, der auf der Insel war, um sich Geld zu borgen. Wer hat ihn am Strand vergraben? Vivien Stein und Tamme Martens ermitteln, doch dann wird Viviens Inselunterkunft verwüstet und ihr Kater Loco verschwindet. Geht de...

Zweiter Teil der Krimi-Reihe um Kommissarin Vivien Stein. Mit viel ostfriesischem Charme, spannenden Charakteren und einer Prise Humor. Der malerische Hafen in Greetsiel birgt eine unangenehme Überraschung: Die Leiche eines wohlhabenden Anwohners wird aus dem Wasser geborgen. Vivien Stein und Tamme Martens erfahren schnell, dass das Opfer im Ort sehr unbeliebt war. Niemand scheint um ihn zu trauern. Bei ihren Befragungen stoßen Vivien Stein und Tamme Martens nicht nur auf verschlossene Tür...

Start der Krimi-Reihe um die Kommissarin Vivien Stein. Mit viel ostfriesischem Charme, spannenden Charakteren und einer Prise Humor. Vivien Stein ist erst seit Kurzem bei der Kriminalpolizei Leer, als sie zu einem Tatort gerufen wird. Eine junge Frau ist durch einen Kopfschuss ums Leben gekommen. Eigentlich sieht alles nach einem Suizid aus, doch Vivien hat Zweifel. Kurz darauf gibt es eine weitere Leiche. Nun muss die Kommissarin in zwei Fälle ermitteln. Dass sie mit ihrem neuen Partner ...

If we look beyond the ribbons and wrapping paper, it’s plain to see that the holiday magic isn't just for people! Holiday Hijinks: Toy Trucks and Teddy Bears brings us ten stories about the beloved children’s toys that make the season bright.These are stories of favorite old toys with tales to tell and shiny new gifts waiting for their adventures to begin – whether tattered and worn or sparkling and new, toys and the children they love are at the heart of every festive moment of th...

"O presente livro, em sua segunda edição, inclui algumas das mulheres que têm escrito, nas suas áreas de atuação, uma "nova" história que denuncia e reivindica por igualdade de gênero, atenção às vulnerabilidades e um olhar diferenciado sobre o cuidado, na tentativa de alinhar o Direito Civil aos direitos humanos e fundamentais. São elas, juristas brasileiras comprometidas com a tarefa de analisar criticamente o Direito, em especial, o Direito das Famílias. Tornaram-se audíveis nas Univers...