The nature of olfaction; its importance for understanding perennial issues of philosophy of mind, perception, and consciousness; and its implications for cognitive neuroscience.What are smells? Despite the best efforts of philosophy and the chemosciences, the question remains vexing—but no more perplexing than the historical lapse of the past centuries to seriously consider a sense that has a key place in philosophy of mind and perception. Stinking Philosophy!

A tale of two brothers caught up in a drug deal gone sour. Experience the suspense of Eastside Revenge witness the Florida riders versus the good old Georgia boys as they battle it out in the streets of the infamous c-port city of Savannah Georgia.

Undertaking research with young people is an expanding approach within education, sociology, criminology, politics, youth work and psychology. This book introduces existing research methods such as interviews, focus groups, ethnography and creative methods, as well as covering newer methods including place-based methods, digital methods, co-production and co-authorship.Each thematic chapter is followed by a shorter invited case study, which puts the specific method...

In this new account of Franklin's early life, Pulitzer finalist Nick Bunker portrays him as a complex, driven young man who elbows his way to success.From his early career as a printer and journalist to his scientific work and his role as a founder of a new republic, Benjamin Franklin has always seemed the inevitable embodiment of American ingenuity. But in his youth he had to make his way through a harsh colonial world, where he fought many battles with his rivals...

Durable social connections are priceless resources for support, companionship, and opportunity. They make life worth living. However, not everyone has equal access to these seemingly free social resources. Like many other valuable things in life, 'social capital' is both a source and a consequence of inequality throughout the population – something that reinforces the status quo and existing social hierarchies. In Friends and Fortunes, the authors painstakingly document that the distributi...

You've been told to follow your dreams, and hustle hard—that's how you build a successful career. But when you're starting out as a professional after college, that advice can feel empty and confusing. No one hands you the real steps to do it. Harness Your Butterflies is your action plan to demystify your professional future and help you create a career full of passion and purpose.Walk through the decisions that sculpt your future work, starting with discovering what excit...

Entre un père absent et une mère alcoolique, Johanna Walker,vingt-quatre ans, a toujours agi dans l’intérêt de son petit frère Cole. Pour lui assurer un avenir confortable, elle va même jusqu’à choisir ses partenaires selon l’épaisseur de leur portefeuille… Mais avec Cameron MacCabe, ce fragile équilibre vole soudain en éclats. Si son nouveau collègue du Club 39 ne répond en rienà ses « critères de sélection », se montrant même particulièrement mesquin avec elle, son regard ténébreux laiss...

Reds, Revolutions, and Rebellions investigates how insurgent strategies from three revolutionary states—Mao's China, Guevara's Cuba, and Ho Chi Minh's Vietnam—shaped the tactics of armed movements across the Global South. The afterlife of twentieth-century communist guerilla warfare still echoes in contemporary warfare as armed Islamist groups, often seen as violently opposed to leftist principles, adopt the same military methods and tactics that ...

In "A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, 2nd ed," Benjamin Waterhouse offers a poignant reflection on the formative experiences of a young American in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning nation and the complexities of post-Revolutionary society, Waterhouse's narrative skillfully intertwines personal observations with broader societal themes. His literary style is characterized by vivid imagery and introspective prose, capturing the youthful exuberance and...

Discover the life of Benjamin Franklin—a story about curiosity, big ideas, and helping others for kids ages 6 to 9Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant inventor, scientist, writer, and founding father. Before his ideas made him a legend, Benjamin was a young boy who enjoyed learning, helping others, and problem-solving. He was always finding clever ways to make the world a better place, from inventing the lightning rod to helping write the U.S. Constitution.Exp...

Quand Jocelyn Butler pénètre dans le magnifique appartement de Dublin Street, elle croit rêver. Ce cadre somptueux, elle va le partager avec sa colocataire, Ellie Carmichael, une jeune fille enjouée et curieuse. Si, pour le caractère secret de Jocelyn, se lier d’amitié a toujours été une épreuve, Ellie lui est aussitôt sympathique. En revanche, son frère, Braden, arrogant et beau comme un dieu, fait voler en éclats le fragile équilibre de Jocelyn. Car en plaquant tout pour venir s’installe...

The man known as Benjamin Franklin Young was a survivor of the 19th Century, a man who felt he wasn't fully dressed without his side-arms. He was a fighter, a lover, a survivor who made it into the Twentieth Century. The days of his youthful childhood were completely lost to him; the gun, the saddle, the smell of wood burning in the boiler of a train were gone. He moved to a pace at Fort Dick that was almost as primitive as the place he grew up in Indiana, but he still remembered what 1892...