The Animate World: Posthuman Ontologies argues for the necessity of a post-humanism grounded in a vital ontology, in contrast to the nihilist ontological positions and assumptions of a range of existing post and anti-humanisms.Still, the book affirms both the normative imperative and technological tendency that humanism is unsustainable and that technological developments are cumulatively pointing towards a surpassing of the human, conceptually and physica...

Don't go out there! The Black Ledger. Six months has passed since the incident at the Tan Hill Inn. The black ledger recovered by David from his friend's car is now with Karl, Tanya, and their team. With this book, they have damaged the business of the owner, the Grigory Sokolov family. Russian mafia. And along the way Karl and Tanya, with the help of their friends, have put an end to the depraved actions of others.

Idealism is philosophy on a grand scale, combining micro and macroscopic problems into systematic accounts of everything from the nature of the universe to the particulars of human feeling. In consequence, it offers perspectives on everything from the natural to the social sciences, from ecology to critical theory. Heavily criticised by the dominant philosophies of the 20th Century, Idealism is now being reconsidered as a rich and untapped resource for contemporary philosophical arguments ...

A story influenced by the news. In November 2021, the Tan Hill Inn in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales was cut off from the rest of the world for three days. Under similar circumstances, the staff, customers, and a tribute band had to fend for themselves for theweekend. However, those trapped in this story had something else in the dark to contend with, under the full moon.Texan twins, Karl, and Brad, who were travelling Europe were in England. Separated by a freak acciden...

This edited book significantly contributes to the knowledge on how to address gang problems from a broad community perspective, which takes into account criminal justice agencies, social service providers, and community leaders, along with police, who have implemented collaborative anti-gang policies and practices. As community-wide efforts become more common, it is increasingly important to investigate effective strategies to address social problems. Beyond Suppression: Community Strategi...

Though children have never been absent from international studies discourse, they are too often reduced to a few simplistic and unidimensional framings. This book seeks to recover children’s agency and to recognize the complex variety of childhoods and the global issues that affect them. Written by an international list of contributors from Europe, Africa, North America, and Australasia, chapters present highly nuanced accounts of children and childhoods across global political time and sp...

The Roads to Congress 2008 offers readers straightfoward and detailed case studies of the campaigns, candidates, key issues, and outcomes of over one dozen of the most important and interesting races of 2008. This includes both House and Senate campaigns, contests from all regions of the country, and seats held by Democrats and Republicans, as well as open seats. Every two years the pageantry of American politics unfolds when all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and ...

Quick Hits for Creativity in the Classroom introduces faculty, administrators, and staff to creative techniques that can be incorporated into the classroom at undergraduate and graduate levels. These techniques from the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences can enhance learning and support professional development experiences for students and faculty alike.While faculty are experts in their disciplines, many are not formally trained in effective or evidence-based...

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and citizens to understand more fully the meaning of America.This new second edition of the b...

Modern Sutras From Nurses; finding peace is co-edited by Jean Watson and Sean M Reed, and includes sage advice from nurses and care professionals as they navigate everyday challenges."Who better to seek advice from than our caring professionals who've been at the front line of human caring during this unprecedented time."Jean WatsonWritten by nurses and caregivers, edited by renown theoris...

Stories From Da Pen began as a groundbreaking blog series on A Real Hood Square's Perspective, amplifying the voices of incarcerated individuals by sharing their lived experiences with the world. This book expands upon that mission, bringing together twelve of the most compelling stories from the series in a powerful and unfiltered anthology. Written by people currently incarcerated across the United States, each chapter offers a deeply personal glimpse into their lives—tracing the pivotal...

Sean O'Reilly's world just got a whole lot more complicated. The disgraced CIA operative's past is turned upside down and inside out as the hunt for his friend's killer takes him into increasingly dangerous situations where more is risked to find the truthThis breath-taking spy novel bubbles over with twists and action-packed scenes that keep you glued to the final page.