With the emergence of popular culture phenomena such as reality television, blogging, and social networking sites, it is important to examine the representation of Black women and the potential implications of those images, messages, and roles. Black Women and Popular Culture: The Conversation Continues provides such a comprehensive analysis. Using an array of theoretical frameworks and methodologies, this collection features cutting edge research from scholars interested in the relationsh...

The official journal of the Mid-America Theatre ConferenceTheatre History Studies (THS) is a peer-reviewed journal of theatre history and scholarship published annually since 1981 by the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC), a regional body devoted to theatre scholarship and practice. The conference is dedicated to the growth and improvement of all forms of theatre throughout a twelve-state region encompassing Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Mic...

Reflections on the Pandemic: COVID and Social Crises in the Year Everything Changed is a collection of essays, poems, and artwork that captures the raw energy and emotion of 2020 from the perspective of the Rutgers University community. The project features work from a diverse group of Rutgers scholars, students, staff, and alumni. Reflecting on 2020 from a number of perspectives – mortality, justice, freedom, equality, democracy, family, health, love, hate, economics, history, me...

"Porcelain Prison" follows the gripping tale of a serial murderer haunting the picturesque landscapes of Nova Scotia, leaving a trail of bodies from Pugwash to Joggins. As fear grips the tight-knit communities, three unlikely friends – Lola, Thea, and Lewis – find themselves thrust into the heart of the investigation.Lola, a fiercely determined Private Investigator, refuses to let the killer's reign of terror go unnoticed. With her sharp intellect and relentless drive, she delves de...

Broken Mast Bay is a dark and haunting tale of survival and damnation. After a group of sailors is trapped on a mysterious island, they struggle to keep moving and survive. But as they fight against the supernatural forces that haunt them, the crew realizes they are not alone—only drifting souls caught in an eternal voyage. With each passing moment, they must confront the consequences of their choices, the unrelenting darkness, and the slow unraveling of their identities. In this grim, atm...

[Siren Allure: Erotic Consensual BDSM Paranormal Romance, shape-shifter, M/F, HEA] Riley Harris has been abducted and tied to a tree in a dark forest. She knows exactly why, too. Riley has a mark on her skin that could easily be mistaken for an ordinary scar, but she knows the truth. She is marked for a shifter. Jordan Ward and his two brothers are triplet wolf shifters. On their Prime birthday, they are finally allowed to claim their marked mates. Jordan has watched Riley from afar for to...

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the mysterious and captivating world of Canadian cryptids with Legends of the North. Delve into the rich tapestry of folklore and legend as you uncover tales of elusive creatures lurking in the vast and diverse landscapes of Canada. From the icy depths of the Arctic to the dense forests of British Columbia, this book explores the fascinating stories behind legendary beings such as the Sasquatch, Ogopogo, and Wendigo.Through meticulous research...

In the haunting landscapes of Springhill, Nova Scotia, "Porcelain Prison: Veil of Shadows" delves into the journey of Thea's mind as she unlocks the dormant pieces of her abilities. As she confronts her past traumatic with The Doll Maker, Thea is thrust into a world of mystery and danger alongside her best friend Tori and the tenacious Investigator Alex., Together with Tori by their side, they navigate a web of psychic visions and dark secrets, relentlessly pursuing a cunning killer. Will ...