Mentoring Away the Glass Ceiling in Academia: A Cultured Critique is different in that it calls attention to the role mentoring has played on the “glass ceiling” phenomenon in higher education. Narratives by and about the experiences of women of diverse backgrounds in the United States and beyond the borders of this nation shed needed light on the ways in which mentoring influences identity formation and internal coping mechanisms in environments often characterized by marginalization. Thr...

Power remembers.Magic never forgives.On the island of Sorcerac, magic was never meant to be ruled.Long before kingdoms rose from stone and salt, women bound the world's elements to their will-not through spells, but through knowledge passed quietly from generation to generation. When men came seeking power, they called it magic. The women called it survival. And when blood was spilled for a book that should never have been claimed, the land itself learned to grieve....

Offering a rich introduction to how scholars analyze crime, Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences moves readers beyond a commonsense knowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of the importance of theory in shaping crime control policies. The Eighth Edition of this clear, accessible, and thoroughly revised text covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context. The latest edition includes ne...

When Boston conservator Eliza Hart arrives at the palace of Valmont to restore a centuries-old nativity, she expects nothing more than careful work with ancient wood and paint. What she doesn't expect is Luca—a man who knows exactly which clamp she needs before she asks, who stirs onions like prayer, and who seems to understand that sometimes the most important repairs happen to hearts, not artifacts.As the first snow falls on the mountain kingdom and Christmas draws near, Eliza fi...

Covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of critical care,Irwin & Rippe’s Intensive Care Medicine, Ninth Edition, provides state-of-the-art, evidence-based knowledge for specialty physicians and non-physicians practicing in the adult intensive care environment. Drs. Craig M. Lilly, Walter A. Boyle, and Richard S. Irwin, along with a team of expert contributing authors and education expert, William F. Kelly, offer authoritative, comprehensive guidance from an interprofessional, c...

This raw and real memoir features a deeply authentic woman who moved through extraordinary challenges to become the woman she always believed she could be and lead a successful and joyful life. Lilly A. Gwilliam courageously bares it all to show you how to move past your family traumas and learn to truly believe in yourself.If you have a dream or desire that you are struggling to achieve, you will be inspired to face your fears and move past the obstacles in your path. If you have ...

A critical text for leveraging cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in patients experiencing PTSDPresents CBT approaches that work for people with PTSDProvides step-by-step guidanceIncludes downloadable toolsThis comprehensive volume offers concise, evidence-based guidance on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients experiencing PTSD. It analyzes common challenges practitioners face and proposes solutions that...

The story is set in a quiet, seemingly peaceful neighborhood on Hemlock Avenue, where the residents are suddenly thrown into turmoil by a mysterious and unsettling event. The plot revolves around a murder that occurs on this street, shattering the calm of the community and setting off a chain of events that reveal the hidden secrets of its residents.The central character, who may be an amateur detective or an inquisitive local, takes it upon themselves to solve the mystery. The protagonist...

The story is set around a mysterious and intriguing house on Rowan Street, which is central to the plot. The "red house" itself serves as a focal point, possibly holding secrets or playing a key role in the unfolding drama.The narrative typically involves a combination of mystery, adventure, and perhaps elements of social drama or romance. The protagonist, or a group of characters, may find themselves entangled in a series of events connected to the house, leading to discoveries and revela...

The Hemlock Avenue Mystery is one of a series of mysteries written by Lily Augusta Long using the pseudonym Roman Doubleday. A lawyer is accused of killing a rival lawyer, both having battled in court on numerous occasions. A newspaper reporter following the case is bent on determining the facts behind the murder. As it happens, there are two women also suspected of participating in the crime, and a third who was apparently utterly unconscious of what had occurred. It's up to the reporter ...

In The Saintsbury Affair, the central plot revolves around a significant mystery or crime involving the Saintsbury family. The story typically begins with a dramatic event, such as a murder, theft, or scandal, that draws the attention of the protagonist—often a detective or amateur sleuth—who is tasked with unraveling the truth.The narrative follows the investigation into the affair, with the protagonist uncovering clues, interviewing suspects, and piecing together the details of the case....

This new volume of the "Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women" spans more than 2,000 years from antiquity to the early seventh century. It recovers the stories of more than 200 women, nearly all of them unknown in the West. The contributors have sifted carefully through the available sources, from the oracle bones to the earliest legends, from Liu Xiang's didactic Biographies to official and unofficial histories, for glimpses and insights into the lives of women. Empresses and consorts,...