Seductive Reasoning takes a provocative look at contemporary Anglo-American literary theory, calling into question the critical consensus on pluralism's nature and its status in literary studies. Drawing on the insights of Marxist and feminist critical theory and on the works of Althusser, Derrida, and Foucault, Rooney reads the pluralist's invitation to join in a "dialogue" as a seductive gesture. Critics who respond find that they must seek to p...

Bestselling Irish novelist Sally Rooney has emerged as the defining voice of a generation, a cultural phenomenon whose spare, intelligent prose and sharp social insight have reshaped contemporary fiction and sparked a global conversation about intimacy, politics, and the millennial condition. This new collection brings together contributors from a wide range of disciplines to offer fresh critical readings of Rooney’s influential novels, alongside adaptable strategies for teaching her work ...

A young girl prepares for cochlear implant surgeryWhen Bryn was four, she could hear birds chirping in the tall trees outside her house. But at seven, she can only hear those chirps in her left ear. Her right ear has become quieter. A hearing aid helps, but it isn’t always perfect.So, when Bryn learns about an operation called a cochlear implant that would improve her hearing, she jumps at the opportunity. Surgery can be scary, but her parents, doctors, and...

Meet scientist Maude Delap in this riveting STEM biography that details her biggest experiment—her observations of and research about jellyfish.Maude scoops a jellyfish out of the water and embarks on more than a year of observation of the animal, accomplishing something countless other scientists were unable to do: trace the life cycle of a jellyfish and understand the creature’s metamorphosis from larva to adult.Maude’s story must be told. Her painstaking...

Le grand jour est arrivé. Oncle Gray emménage! Son neveu l'attend sur le porche, et quand Oncle Gray arrive, le garçon est surpris que son oncle ait seulement un petit sac au dos. Oncle Gray a vécu de nombreuses années dans la rue, et le garçon se souvient de quand sa maman et lui partaient à sa recherche, particulièrement en hiver. Parfois ils le trouvaient dans sa tente, avec des glaçons dans la barbe. Il était toujours content de les voir. Maintenant que Oncle Gray est prêt à venir vivr...

Key Selling PointsFirst, mom and baby pull on rubber boots. Then they jump in mud puddles, peek at the chickens' speckled eggs, pet the sheep, and eventually return home so Mom can give baby a bubble bath and tuck them into their cozy bed.In sweet, simple language, it encourages outdoor play and exploration highlighting the joys of nature and spending time with animals.Like Laurie Elmquist's previous board books,Beach Baby, Forest Baby...

★ “Soft, warm hues fill each page, underscoring the warmth of a family that is big enough to welcome ‘more us’ while also honoring Uncle Gray’s agency. A sensitive and powerful look at a complex topic. Recommended for all collections.” — School Library Journal (SLJ), starred reviewThe day has come—Uncle Gray is finally moving in!His nephew stands waiting for him out on the porch, and when Uncle Gray arrives, the boy is surprised his uncle only has ...

Feminism has dramatically influenced the way literary texts are read, taught and evaluated. Feminist literary theory has deliberately transgressed traditional boundaries between literature, philosophy and the social sciences in order to understand how gender has been constructed and represented through language. This lively and thought-provoking Companion presents a range of approaches to the field. Some of the essays demonstrate feminist critical principles at work in analysing texts, whi...

Every morning, a young girl walks her grandmother to the Aajibaichi Shala, the school that was built for the grandmothers in her village to have a place to learn to read and write. The narrator beams with pride as she drops her grandmother off with the other aajis to practice the alphabet and learn simple arithmetic. A moving story about family, women and the power of education—when Aaji learns to spell her name you’ll want to dance along with her.Women in countless countries conti...

Perfect for fans of STEM, this inspiring picture book biography tells the extraordinary story of pioneering astronomer Maria Mitchell.Maria longed to travel beyond her island of Nantucket. But how? Her father taught her that if you know how to read the stars, they can tell you where you need to go. They spent hours scanning the sky. Maria learned to use astronomers’ tools to measure and track stars. But what could she do with her skills? Then one day, she heard that a prize was bei...

A charming and captivating exploration of the science of light.Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? A girl and her cat find answers to these questions on a summertime journey of scientific discovery. The pair identify loads of examples of light, while exploring many fascinating topics: natural and artificial light; uses of light; opaque, translucent and transparent objects; absorbed, reflected and refracted light; and how the eye sees light. It’s a gent...

Every morning, a young girl walks her grandmother to the Aajibaichi Shala, the school that was built for the grandmothers in her village to have a place to learn to read and write.The narrator beams with pride as she drops her grandmother off with the other aajis to practice the alphabet and learn simple arithmetic. A moving story about family, women and the power of education—when Aaji learns to spell her name you’ll want to dance along with her.Women in c...