Despite progress, the Western higher education system is still largely dominated by scholars from the privileged classes of the Global North. This book presents examples of efforts to diversify points of view, include previously excluded people, and decolonize curricula.What has worked? What hasn’t? What further visions do we need? How can we bring about a more democratic and just academic life for all?Written by scholars from different disciplines, countries, and backgroun...

MUST HATE DOGSDo you hate dogs? Only want to talk about yourself? Is having a sense of humor something you’ve never been accused of? Think eating for pleasure is a complete waste of time? Agree that tipping is for suckers? Then you’re the date for me.Dixon Beckett is the kind of guy who loves his mama, treats women right, and never ever wants to fall in love again. That’s why he’ll do anything to win a bet to be the last single man standing by Chri...

So I may be in the Last Single Man Standing competition with my cousins, but five minutes around Kinsey was all it took to take myself out. Who cares about bragging rights when you’ve just found the woman you’re going to marry? Sure, she may work for my biggest competitor. Sure, she’s not dating right now. Sure, she’s my sister’s best friend and I’ve been sworn off her. But somehow she agrees to go on six fake dates to help me save face in this competition.What does the guy who nev...

He’s a total player. She’s begging to be played.The Sebastians own this city.Hell, they own the whole world.All I want is one little piece of it, a corner that I can call my own.So when my boss runs away to “find herself”, I seize the opportunity and dive head first into the Sebastian’s glamorous universe. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted - fast paced and high stakes - and, even though I don’t fit in, I’m excellent at faking it....

T. E. Lawrence's "Lawrence of Arabia: The Man Behind the Myth" serves as a comprehensive autobiographical collection, intertwining memoirs and letters that illuminate the complexities of his life beyond the larger-than-life persona crafted by media and popular culture. This compilation not only chronicles his experiences during the Arab Revolt but also offers an introspective look at his struggles with identity, honor, and the burden of fame. Lawrence's lyrical prose, rich in vivid imagery...

On several occasions, a half-dozen of Spider-Man's greatest enemies have banded together as the Sinister Six. Now, at the behest of a deadly benefactor known only as the Gentleman, the Chameleon has been tasked with assembling a new Sinister Six with the most ambitious scheme yet! Soon, he has recruited the Vulture, freed Electro and Dr. Octopus from prison, and been joined by the Gentleman's mysterious ward, Pity. That only leaves Mysterio, but the master of illusion has a plan of his own...

When Rhea gets stood up by her best friend before an important doctor’s appointment, she rushes to her car in tears. There, in the parking lot, she is met by a gorgeous man on his motorcycle. While he tries to help her feel better, she doesn’t give in. She doesn’t trust men. She never has.Jason isn't the kind of man to give up. His charm and tenacious spirit win Rhea over when he brings her to Hawaii and teaches her how to surf, cook, and kiss like she’s never kissed before. Jason ...

An investigation into a simple cellular-phone fraud leads both Peter Parker and his alter-ego, the Amazing Spider-Man, to a fiendish plot: using unique counterfeiting equipment and a devastatingly large stock-pile of bombs, someone plans to destabilize the world's economy and destroy several major cities. The mysterious corporation CCRC is involved in this plan—and they have caused trouble in the past for Spider-Man and for the alien symbiote Venom, who has sworn to kill Spidey. Soon both ...

In "The Young Engineers in Arizona; or, Laying Tracks on the Man-killer Quicksand," H. Irving Hancock delves deep into the world of young engineering enthusiasts who confront the challenges of designing and constructing railways in the harsh and unpredictable landscape of Arizona. Hancock employs a vivid narrative style characterized by engaging dialogue and detailed descriptions that immerse the reader in both the technical and geographical complexities the characters face. This book form...

In "The Gilded Man (El Dorado) and Other Pictures of the Spanish Occupancy of America," Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier presents a richly detailed exploration of the cultural and historical tapestry of Spanish America. Combining ethnographic insight with narrative flair, Bandelier chronicles the myths and realities surrounding the elusive El Dorado while delving into broader themes of colonization and indigenous cultures. His meticulous first-hand observations are complemented by a vivid...

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."Dickens was talking about the Broncos, right?Super Broncos: From Elway to Tebow to Manning, is the "definitive account of the 2013 season when the Broncos were the wildest west offensive show in NFL history," writes Jim Nantz, the NFL sportscaster, in the book's foreword.Woody Paige, an ESPN regular, and Mike Klis, a long-time Denver sportswriter, celebrate the personal records and team victories, but don't pull p...

On a cool crisp night in the Epping Forest, a stagecoach was moving amongst the shadows of a full silver moon. "the moonlight gives the forest a magical glow", said Mary Gregory a passenger in the coach. The other passenger was her brother, Magistrate Sir Thomas Gregory, but he thought it felt less magical but more eerie and dangerous. He was seeing highwaymen and footpads in every shadow. The driver was also very nervous as highwaymen were known to work within these woods. Suddenly a hand...