Winner of the 2020 Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social JusticeA deeply affecting exposé of America's hidden crisis of disconnected youth, in the tradition of Matthew Desmond and Adrian Nicole LeBlancFor the majority of young adults today, the transition to independence is a time of excitement and possibility. But 4.5 million young people—or a stunning 11.5 percent of youth aged sixteen to twenty-four—experience entry into adulthood as abrup...

The busy birthday party season is over, and now these unicorns want a break. Will they go to a carnival, the Wild West, or participate in a fun parade?Kid’s most beloved unicorns are ready for their own vacation. After having fun at birthday parties all around the world, the unicorns can’t wait to prance and play. But with the whole planet at their fingertips, where will they go, and what will they do?With carnivals, carousels, parades, and swimming all on ...

A Ms. Magazine Most Anticipated BookA devastating investigation into the "corporate poverty complex"—the myriad businesses that profit from the poorPoverty is big business in America. The federal government spends about $900 billion a year on programs that directly or disproportionately impact poor Americans, including antipoverty programs such as the earned income tax credit, Medicaid, and affordable housing vouchers and subsidies....

The elves have parked the sleigh, and now Santa and Mrs. Claus want a break. Will they pick a fun get away or just relax at home?Santa and Mrs. Claus are ready for their own vacation. After a busy holiday season all around the world, Santa can’t wait to spend time with Mrs. Claus and have some fun. But with the whole planet at their fingertips, where will they go and what will they do?With golfing, picnics, concerts, and painting all on their list, they’re excited to try ever...

The jingle bells have stopped jangling, and now these elves want a break. Will they pick a beach or a snow-covered mountain?Santa’s little helpers are ready for their own vacation. After a busy holiday season all around the world, the elves can’t wait to visit someplace fun. But with the whole planet at their fingertips, where will they go and what will they do?With hiking, biking, cruising, and snoozing all on their list, they’re excited to try everything out for themsel...

A Ms. Magazine Most Anticipated BookA devastating investigation into the “corporate poverty complex”—the myriad businesses that profit from the poorPoverty is big business in America. The federal government spends about $900 billion a year on programs that directly or disproportionately impact poor Americans, including antipoverty programs such as the earned income tax credit, Medicaid, and affordable housing vouchers and subsidies...

**Winner of the 2020 Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social JusticeA deeply affecting exposé of America's hidden crisis of disconnected youth, in the tradition of Matthew Desmond and Adrian Nicole LeBlanc**For the majority of young adults today, the transition to independence is a time of excitement and possibility. But 4.5 million young people—or a stunning 11.5 percent of youth aged sixteen to twenty-four—experience entry into adulthood as abrupt abandonmen...

According to a 2017 study by The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, only 18 percent of women climax through vaginal penetration alone. Coming Soon hopes to remedy that.10 easy-to-follow steps for women to follow alone, or with their partner.Builds off resources like OMGYes.com, and bestsellers like The Vagina Bible by Dr. Jen Gunter and Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski, to help people better understand women's bodies and female...

Poverty is big business in America. The federal government spends about $900 billion a year on programs that directly or disproportionately impact poor Americans, including antipoverty programs. States and local governments spend tens of billions more. Ironically, these enormous sums fuel the "corporate poverty complex," a vast web of hidden industries and entrenched private-sector interests that profit from the bureaucracies regulating the lives of the poor. Their business models depend o...

People move out to move up. As in the case with other migrant groups, the mobility experienced by international students is a form of social mobility, and one that requires access from a host state. But there are multiple institutions with which students interact and that influence the processes of social mobility. Outward and Upward Mobilities investigates the connection between student and institution.This edited collection features work by key scholars in the field and ...

This book is a collaboration between a biblical scholar (Mary Ann Beavis) and a practical theologian (HyeRan Kim-Cragg) who are concerned with the way that the Bible is portrayed and interpreted in popular culture, including but not limited to the movies. This concern points to a need for a conversation, examining what the Bible actually says, in order to uncover transformations and distortions of the biblical stories in the wider culture--including Christian culture. Our conversation is c...

The Eucharist continues to be central to contemporary Christian religious tradition and to be the focus for a wide range of assumptions and disputes. Chief amongst these disputes is the role of women in the theology and the ritual of the Eucharist.Reinterpreting the Eucharist brings together a diverse range of voices with each using their own marginalized experience to explore other ways – indigenous culture, medieval and contemporary art, social history, and environmental ethics ...