This edited volume explores the democratic dangers posed by a political press that emphasizes electoral competition, strategy, entertainment, and what Jay Rosen calls “savviness”—praising candidates for being politically smart rather than being honest—in its coverage of a political landscape dominated by a looming authoritarian threat. Contributors document how the American and global political press have failed to fulfill their role in elections and demonstrate how authoritarians have use...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Addiction is a funny thing in that it can feel completely in control one day, and completely out of control the next. While it’s something that some never seem to have to face, you’re not one of the lucky ones. But that’s not the right way to look at it…If you can see yourself as someone who now has the chance to dive deeper into who you really are, and get to know yourself on a more meaningful level, you’ll get...

New to Providence, RI, Naima Adewunmi had every intention of fulfilling everything she left her New York borough for, finishing up her Bachelor's degree and finding a job while doing it.She wasn't supposed to fall for Timothy Ferreiro, a smooth, slick talking, sexy specimen of a man, messy bedhead hair included, who also happens to be her new boss. From first wink she was under his spell, which wouldn't be a problem if there weren't one underlying issue: Tim's got a long distance g...

Becoming the Leader You Needed is a powerful memoir and guide for anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsure of their place in the world. Through deeply personal stories, reflection prompts, and affirmations, Mary Johnson shares how she transformed adversity into purpose and silence into strength. This book is a call to action for readers to embrace their own leadership journey, lift others as they climb, and become the guide they once needed.

A dynamic, all-inclusive overview of the field of health physicsIf it's an important topic in the field of health physics, you'll find it in this trusted text . . . in sections on physical principles, atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, biological effects of radiation, and instrumentation. This one-of-a-kind guide spans the entire scope of the field and offers a problem-solving approach that will serve you throughout your career.Features:...

Sourdough Bread and Cookies: Easy Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users is a thoughtfully crafted guide for anyone who loves the smell of freshly baked bread or the comfort of a homemade cookie. Whether you’re just beginning your sourdough journey or you’ve been baking for years, you’ll find something here to inspire and elevate your craft.Inside, you’ll discover:• How to start and maintain a healthy sourdough starter from scratch• Easy to follow recipes for arti...

Afghanistan is an extremely complex and nuanced country that has been one of the centers of imperial conflict at least for 150 years. From the Czarist Russia’s march south in the 19th Century threatening British India, three Anglo-Afghan Wars, the Soviet Invasion and occupation of Afghanistan starting in December 1979 and the resulting anti-Soviet Jihad by the Afghan Mujahideen to Kabul’s and their allies’ (U.S. and NATO) conflict with the Taliban, Afghanistan has been one of the centers o...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

What is Lutheran ecclesiology? The Lutheran view of the church has been fraught with difficulties since the Reformation. Church as Fullness in All Things reengages the topic from a confessional Lutheran perspective. Lutheran theologians and clergy who are bound to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions explore the possibilities and pitfalls of the Lutheran tradition’s view of the church in the face of contemporary challenges. The contributors also take up questions about and chal...

Thomas L. Johnson's remarkable life, wherein he was born into slavery before going on to a successful career as a minister and missionary, is told here in his own words.Until the age of twenty-eight, Johnson lived under the yolk of his slave masters. As a servant he was subject to abuse for trivial matters, such as not knowing the difference between right and left. Sold on by his master whilst still a teenager, the author had already self-taught himself rudiments of literacy from le...

When a torrential downpour forces Randy Dick to seek shelter, he stumbles upon the mysterious and alluring Belinda Khist. But his relief is short-lived, as he's caught pleasuring himself by the seductive mistress. Instead of turning him away, Belinda proposes a tantalizing offer: she'll cuckold her husband, but only if Randy can secure his freedom from the county jail.As Randy navigates the treacherous landscape of corruption and lust, he finds himself entangled in a web of desire ...

Harry knows the hard alleys and rules of life on the docks. Still a stranger in town, his fists have carved a name that whispers of power and prowess. Bound by an ironclad indenture to the Boss, Harry's days are spent navigating the city's concrete veins in a roaring truck, his nights haunted by the promise of a sanctioned fight that could make him a free man.But the docks belong to the Thin Man's family, and his son has a chip on his shoulder for Harry. He craves a piece of Harry,...