Artistic labour was exemplary for Utopian Socialist theories of 'attractive labour', and Marxist theories of 'nonalienated labour', but the rise of the anti-work movement and current theories of 'fully automated luxury communism' have seen art topple from its privileged place within the left's political imaginary as the artist has been reconceived as a prototype of the precarious 24/7 worker.Art and Postcapitalism argues that art remains essential for thinking about the intersectio...

Critical thinking is a necessary skill for many people. Whether in business, education, politics, or general discussion, it is important to think clearly.

A brief guide to creative writing for young writers. Aimed at 10 to 13 years old students, who'd like a little extra advice about crafting great stories for schoolwork or pleasure.

This book offers an interdisciplinary analysis of the social practice of taste in the wake of Pierre Bourdieu’s sociology of taste. For the first time, this book unites sociologists and other social scientists with artists and curators, art theorists and art educators, and art, design and cultural historians who engage with the practice of taste as it relates to encounters with art, cultural institutions and the practices of everyday life, in national and transnational contexts.The...

USA Today best-selling author Maureen Child pens stirring romances that hold a special place in the hearts of her many fans. The Last Lone Wolf introduces Jericho King, an ex-Marine who enjoys a quiet life running a survival camp at his mountain lodge. Then Daisy Saxon, the sister of a fallen comrade, shows up looking for help. Reminded of a promise he once made to Daisy's brother, Jericho feels it's his duty to give her a job and a place to sleep. But what Daisy really wants is to have a ...

In this Billionaires & Babies novel by USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child, one night leads to two babies! When Colton King ended his impetuous marriage to Penny Oaks after just twenty-four hours, it was out of sight, out of mind. But now, more than a year later, Colton discovers Penny's huge secret-actually two little secrets: a baby boy and a baby girl. Colton's only option is to lay claim to his twins. But soon he finds himself laying claim to Penny all over

USA Today best-selling author Catherine Mann has earned a prestigious RITA Award for her scintillating tales of passion and romance. One year ago, millionaire Jonah Landis and Eloisa Taylor shared a night of unbridled passion and got hitched in Spain. Quickly realizing her mistake, Eloisa insisted afterward that the marriage get annulled-and she got her wish. Now Jonah is back on the scene, and he has some stunning news. They aren't as un-married as she once thought!

RT Book Reviews calls this charming tale by USA Today best-selling author and RITA Award nominee Maureen Child a "warm and funny story about what it means to be a family." Simon Bradley is shocked when Tula Barrons shows up at his office with news that her cousin has died, leaving behind a baby-a boy Tula thinks is Simon's. Skeptical, Simon invites Tula and the baby to stay at his house until he can take a paternity test. But he never expects that having the two around will make him want t...

In addition to having received the National Readers' Choice Award for Best Short Contemporary Romance, renowned author Kathie Denosky has been a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist twice. In One Night, Two Babies, heiress Arielle Garnier is expecting twins. Having not seen the babies' billionaire resort owner father since their blissful seven-day romp, Arielle is shocked when Zach shows up at her office without warning. But despite Zach's offer to marry her, she wants somethin...

There was no way multi-millionaire Zach Harper would split his inheritance with a stranger. Even if she was his wife. What had supposedly been a prank Vegas wedding to Kaitlin Saville was very real. The CEO believed he could buy off his bride. However, Kaitlin didn't want money. So he offered her a job, vowing never to consummate their marriage. But some vows were meant to be broken...

Tycoon Luke Holloway lives on the wild side, but at work he is a professional. However, his new employee Sara Fleet is irresistible. Before long he has unbuttoned his prim and proper assistant and they're breaking all his rules... over and over again! Super-efficient Sara has never felt so out of control - and now she has to tell her sexy boss she is pregnant with his child!

Jason Reagert has made his own millions, and now he's determined to become an even bigger success. Then startling news breaks and Jason discovers he's about to become a father. He can't afford even a whiff of scandal, but can he marry his lover of one night, the beautiful heiress Lauren Presley? Surely she'll agree to a lifetime of convenience, if only for the baby's sake?