Just a few years ago, a new theory was invented by some of the social science departments in our universities. This theory stated that those who struggle to find unity between their perceived gender identity and the natal sex of their body were not, as we had always seen them to be, citizens with a psychological disorder. No. These citizens were people who had been born into the body of the wrong sex. They had been wrongly "assigned their sex at birth." Thus, women should be allowed to bec...

An up-to-date reference book on phylogenetic methods and applications for evolutionary biologistsThe increasingly widespread availability of genomic data is transforming how biologists estimate evolutionary relationships among organisms and broadening the range of questions that researchers can test in a phylogenetic framework. Species Tree Inference brings together many of today’s leading scholars in the field to provide an incisive guide to the latest pr...

The Fall of Christendom?The Cultural War as Seen Through the Lens of Species NormsHumans are a species. All species have their own way of being—a set of norms that allow each species to survive and thrive throughout thousands of generations. When a divine revelation comes along that resonates with our natural species-norms, and citizens seek to embrace these norms, then their nations gain positive outcomes. The closer a revelation is to our...

When Jose Bautista homered and flipped his bat in the 2015 playoffs, Blue Jays frenzy reached a fever pitch not seen since Joe Carter’s 1993 World Series home run.Those two home runs still bring tears and chills to Jays fans. And each season, each game, each at bat holds triumphs, heartbreaks and surprises of its own.In Bat Flip, editor Keith McArthur curates the very best writing about the Toronto Blue Jays, from the tragic postscript to Doug Ault’s 1977 opening day heroic...

Today more than ever, series finales have become cultural touchstones that feed watercooler fodder and Twitter storms among a committed community of viewers. While the final episodes of The Fugitive and M*A*S*H continue to rank among the highest rated broadcasts, more recent shows draw legions of binge-watching fans. Given the importance of finales to viewers and critics alike, Howard and Bianculli along with the other contributors explore these endings and what they mean to the audience, ...

This book focuses on using faculty mentoring to empower doctoral students to successfully complete their doctoral studies. The book is a collection of mentoring chapters showcasing professors and dissertation advisors from the most prestigious universities in the United States. They provide an extraordinary range of mentoring advice that speaks directly to the doctoral student. Each chapter addresses a professional or personal component of the doctoral process that represents how these exc...

Twenty-first-century how-to advice that embraces and celebrates the role of the single parent and the children those parents love, from the author of the internationally bestselling Understanding Your Child series, and host of New Life Live!, the nation's number one Christian call-in counseling show.Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents fac...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences.This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people's expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of disc...

In response to the events following September 11, a number of leading cultural studies and interpretive qualitative researchers write from their own experiences and hearts. Their essays-by noted scholars Kellner, Fine, McLaren, Richardson, Denzin, Giroux and others-are collected in this volume, and were written in crisis within days and weeks of September 11. The immediacy of their writing is refreshing, and reflects the varied emotional and critical responses that bring meaning to this ca...

Religious StudiesOver the last thirty years African American voices and perspectives have become essential to the study of the various theological disciplines. Writing out of their particular position in the North American context, African American thinkers have contributed significantly to biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, sociology of religion, homiletics, pastoral care, and a number of other fields. Frequently the work of these African American scholars is brought toge...

Moody lighting, intimate corners and pulsing magnetic energy is what makes a club the place to be for a hot night. You're invited to four different club experiences where secrets are kept and nothing is off limits. Have a hot minute? Drop in on these sexy shorts from Alyssa Turner, Kate Briggs, Gwen Dylan and Stacey Wallace.The Sparrow – Alex knows the best thing for Marielle just might be a night at his BDSM club and the firm grip of his fist wrapped around that ever-present ponyt...

I was five when the dragons first appeared . . . and the lights went out for good.Now, eighteen years after the cataclysmic appearance of the four great dragons over Mount Fuji, humanity shares a shattered Earth with the Fey—fairies, elves, and other supernatural creatures. Trust is short, magic is common, and each day is a struggle for survival in the Awakened World of 2053.I'm Angie Ritter, a former army mage who can't cast spells anymore. I have some iss...