“A map for men...[Moore and Gillette] are handing men concrete images and explicit ways of thinking and being, ways to mature and still remain fully masculine.”—Chicago Sun-TimesThe classic guide to the four essential male archetypes.Masculinity is on trial, leaving many men feeling lost, threatened, or unable to clearly express themselves. Instead of leading to internal growth and maturity, paradigms like “toxic masculinity” and “man up!” ultimately lead to men and boys fe...

When H. P. Lovecraft first introduced his macabre universe in the pages of Weird Tales magazine, the response was electrifying. Gifted writers—among them his closest peers—added sinister new elements to the fear-drenched landscape. Here are some of the most famous original stories from the pulp era that played a pivotal role in reflecting the master’s dark vision.FANE OF THE BLACK PHARAOH by Robert Bloch: A man obsessed with unearthing dark secrets succumb...

In the final novel of The Prestimion Trilogy, the succession of Majipoor's ruler is threatened by a plague of the mind.Since gaining the Starburst Crown, Coronal Lord Prestimion has faced unfathomable challenges as ruler of Majipoor. But now peace has finally been restored to the planet, and it is time for Prestimion to name his successor and descend to the Labyrinth as Pontifex. Though the capable Prince Dekkeret is chosen to become the next Coronal, the transitio...

“Ebullient entertainment.”—TimeA hotshot reporter is dead. He'd gone to take a look-see at “Miami North”—little Wheaton, Massachusetts—the biggest cocaine distribution center above the Mason-Dixon line.Did the kid die for getting too close to the truth . . . or to a sweet lady with a jealous husband?Spenser will stop at nothing to find out.Praise for Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels“Like Philip Mar...

One of the leading examples of Victorian-gothic horror, The King in Yellow is a collection of ten inter-related stories that explore the despair and madness that affect characters that come into contact with the forbidden play, The King in Yellow.Since its publication in 1895, The King in Yellow has inspired other horror-genre writers including H. P. Lovecraft, and the text is referenced by many works of fiction, in music, and by the hit television series...

This is the first full-length biography of Rufus King. It emphasizes politics and diplomacy but also presents a well-rounded appraisal of King’s personality, outlook, and interests. Many little-known facets of King’s life are illuminated, including his relationship to the Burr-Hamilton duel.Originally published in 1968.A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist...

Developed by 149 experts in the field, The International Consensus Classification of Myeloid and Lymphoid Neoplasms provides key information for use at the microscope to assist in arriving at a swift and accurate diagnosis. Drs. Daniel Arber, Michael J. Borowitz, James Cook, Laurence de Leval, John Goodlad, Robert Hasserjian, Rebecca L. King, Hans-Michael Kvasnicka, and Attilio Orazi lead a team of authors who focus on diagnostic criteria and the clinical significance of each disease entit...

A search for a sorcerer's mirror may shatter a man's mind in this colonial-era thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of Cardinal Black.World Fantasy and Bram Stoker award-winning authorIn the year 1704, Matthew Corbett is about to go up against an antagonist completely different from any he has faced before. On a trip to Italy to track down Brazio Valeriani and information about the mirror created by his father, the sorce...

An exhaustive and revealing biography of Britain's new monarch, King Charles III, with fresh reporting by the journalist the Wall Street Journal dubbed "the Godfather of royal reporting."With exclusive interviews and extensive research, King Charles delivers definitive insight into the extraordinary life of His Royal Highness, former Prince of Wales, as he takes the throne, a watershed moment in modern history and in the British monarchy.

Robert Preston, a mean, ruthless man, left many victims in his wake, after losing at love. When his wife, Renee, walked out on him, something snapped inside of Robert.Or had the evil lingered within him all his life? Is it possible that his childhood had a hand in creating the monster that he'd become?Even steel bars couldn't contain his need to destroy Renee, and he didn't care what he had to do in order to exact his revenge. He'd kill her and everyone she loved.As...

Though many analyses of the 2012 presidential election have emerged, none can match this collection's depth, diversity, or ability to critically and soundly argue where American politics will go from this point forward. This volume includes some of the most recognized scholars in the field and innovative younger scholars who provide a fresh perspective on the election. It is a diverse and award winning group, including established and respected names in presidency studies, political psycho...

Statistics for Biomedical Engineers and Scientists: How to Analyze and Visualize Data provides an intuitive understanding of the concepts of basic statistics, with a focus on solving biomedical problems. Readers will learn how to understand the fundamental concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics, analyze data and choose an appropriate hypothesis test to answer a given question, compute numerical statistical measures and perform hypothesis tests 'by hand', and visualize data and ...