In "The Repairer of Reputations," Robert W. Chambers crafts a haunting narrative that delves into the intersections of madness, ambition, and societal norms in an alternate reality of early 20th-century America. This novella, a hallmark of the early weird fiction genre, masterfully combines psychological suspense with a critique of the era's moral framework, encapsulating both the aesthetic sensibilities of the fin de siècle and a burgeoning interest in the anxieties surrounding identity a...

Communities and Households in the Greater American Southwest presents new research on human organization in the American Southwest, examining families, households, and communities in the Ancestral Puebloan, Mogollon, and Hohokam major cultural areas, as well as the Fremont, Jornada Mogollon, and Lipan Apache areas, from the time of earliest habitation to the twenty-first century. Using historical data, dialectic approaches, problem-oriented and data-driven analysis, and ethnograph...

Written by two leading scholars in the field, this book is an essential guide to the theory and practice of coaching and mentoring.The 4th Edition features:· New content on the definitional issues and the hybridization of coaching and mentoring· Revised analysis on the research terrain of coaching and mentoring· Careful consideration of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on coaching and mentoring· New and updated case studies and e...

In Robert W. Chambers' seminal work, "The King in Yellow," the reader is introduced to a haunting collection of short stories that blend decadence, horror, and the supernatural. Emanating from the fin-de-siècle literary style, Chambers weaves a tapestry of existential dread and psychological turmoil, embedded within an imaginative framework. Central to these tales is a fictional play that drives its readers to madness, serving as a metaphor for the perils of forbidden knowledge. The interp...

How the science of urban planning can make our cities healthier, safer, and more livableThe design of every aspect of the urban landscape—from streets and sidewalks to green spaces, mass transit, and housing—fundamentally influences the health and safety of the communities who live there. It can affect people's stress levels and determine whether they walk or drive, the quality of the air they breathe, and how free they are from crime. Changing Places prov...

In this second volume of selected interviews, Robert G. Ingersoll, the renowned orator and freethinker, delves into profound discussions on religion, morality, science, and the human condition. Through incisive questions and thought-provoking responses, Ingersoll challenges conventional wisdom, exposes hypocrisy, and advocates for reason, compassion, and intellectual freedom. This collection offers a captivating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th cent...

Working in private, independent practice is not an easy option when compared to regular paid employment. The challenges and risks are in fact arguably greater, and the skills required to be successful are considerably broader and are not taught as part of one's training. This compact textbook offers the trainee and beginning practitioner all the hands-on advice and support they could wish for in successfully planning, setting up and running their own practice.Whether setting up you...

In "Rhymes of a Rolling Stone," Robert W. Service masterfully weaves a tapestry of verse that captures the spirit of adventure, yearning, and the tumult of human experience. This collection is characterized by Service's signature style, blending rhythmic simplicity with poignant themes, crafting an engaging narrative that echoes the lives of wanderers and dreamers. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, this work reflects the zeitgeist of exploration and the quest for identity...

This book explores multi-year community-based crime prevention initiatives in the United States, from their design and implementation, through 5-year follow ups. It provides an overview of programs of various sizes, affecting diverse communities from urban to rural environments, larger and smaller populations, with a range of site-specific problems. The research is based on a United States federally-funded program called the Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative (BJCI) which began in 2012, and...

In 'The Trail of '98', Robert W. Service artfully chronicles the tumultuous Klondike Gold Rush through a unique blend of narrative poetry and prose, offering readers an evocative portrayal of the diverse characters and landscapes that populated this historical moment. The poem's vivid imagery and rhythmic cadences capture both the hope and desperation of the gold seekers, illustrating the trials of the harsh environment and the indomitable human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the late...

In "The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses," Robert W. Service captures the raw essence of life in the Yukon Territory during the Gold Rush era. Through evocative imagery and rhythmic cadences, Service's poetry weaves tales of adventure, hardship, and the indomitable spirit of those drawn to the untamed North. His masterful use of narrative verse, coupled with a conversational tone, invites readers into the harsh yet enchanting landscapes where fortune seekers faced both nature's ferocity...

In "Between Friends," Robert W. Chambers presents a collection of stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the subtle dynamics of friendship. Written in a lyrical and impressionistic style, Chambers employs rich imagery and nuanced character studies, reflecting the late 19th-century transition in literature from realism to more subjective forms of storytelling. The narratives explore themes of intimacy, betrayal, and the bittersweet nature of human connections, o...