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Why have statelessness and contemporary enslavement become endemic since the 1990s? What is it about global political economic policies, protracted warfare, and migration rules and patterns that have so systemically increased these extreme forms of vulnerability? Why have intellectual communities largely ignored or fundamentally rejected the concepts of statelessness and contemporary enslavement? This book argues that statelessness and enslavement are not aberrations or radical exceptions....

'A jolly quest to make the greying years more colourful' The TimesWhen journalist Jane Gordon was hospitalised and left immobile after a nasty car accident, dependent on others to feed her and help her to the bathroom, she suddenly had to confront what it might be like to one day be old and infirm.Determined to not only regain her strength but find ways to stay physically and mentally fit for as long as possible, Jane decided to road-test different...

A modern Pygmalion story with a twist, by the bestselling author of STEPFORD HUSBANDS.Hattie George is a woman with a mission. A dedicated socialist, she wants to make the world a better place. Teased by her friends, especially her best friend’s boyfriend, Jon, she bets that she can transform Jimmy, a young Geordie who lives on the streets and sells the Big Issue, into a drop-dead gorgeous, man-about-town – in just a few weeks.With his taste for brown sauce and brown ale, a...

'The True Story vs. Myth of Witchcraft' presents a riveting exploration into the intricate narratives and variegated interpretations of witchcraft throughout history. This anthology seamlessly weaves together scholarly essays and literary works, highlighting the evolution of witchcraft from feared folklore to a subject of historical inquiry. The collection boasts a remarkable diversity in writing styles, ranging from the narrative to the analytic, each enriching the central contrast betwee...

The Journey of Max and MidnightBy: Jane E. GordonBased on a true story, Jane Gordon shares the story of two rescued dogs, along with the experience and the love of having a dog. Being an educational story, Gordon’s story-telling will show the excitement that comes with adopting a dog or cat.About the AuthorJane E. Gordon has worked in the oil industry as a lubrication engineer for over thirty years. She is also a mental health counselor working with children...

A history of the erosion of democracy across the globeDemocracy is being destroyed. This is a crisis that expresses itself in the rising authoritarianism visible in divisive and exclusionary politics, populist political parties and movements, increased distrust in fact-based information and news, and the withering accountability of state institutions. Over the last four decades, democracy has radically shifted to a market democracy in which all aspects of human, no...

The anthology 'The History of Witchcraft in Europe Throughout the Ages' offers readers a comprehensive exploration of witchcraft's evolving narrative in Europe, seamlessly weaving together historical treatises, literary reflections, and cultural analyses. This carefully curated collection spans numerous centuries and presents a wide array of literary styles, from rigorously documented accounts to evocative storytelling. Each piece is selected to showcase the diversity and complexity of Eur...

This book offers a theory of disaster in modern and contemporary society and its impact on the construction of social and political life. The theory is premised upon what the authors call "the sign continuum," where disaster spreads across society through efforts to evade social responsibility for its causes and consequences. Phenomena generated by such efforts include the social manifestation of monstrosity (disastrous people and other forms of living things) and an emerging antipolitics ...

Music has been a significant part of life in Mi’kma’ki for many thousands of years, and classical music in particular since the founding of Halifax in 1749. Musicians of various European origins brought their instruments, musical traditions, and tastes with them, and their commitment to and joy of music-making planted the seeds for the vibrant Symphony Nova Scotia we know today. The region’s musical story is a testament to the hard work and creativity of the musicians who have shared their...

A pillar of African American literature, Richard Wright is one of the most celebrated and controversial authors in American history. His work championed intellectual freedom amid social and political chaos. Despite the popular and critical success of books such as Uncle Tom's Children (1938), Black Boy (1945), and Native Son (1941), Wright faced staunch criticism and even censorship throughout his career for the graphic sexuality, intense violence, and communist ...

'A jolly quest to make the greying years more colourful' The TimesWhen journalist Jane Gordon was hospitalised and left immobile after a nasty car accident, dependent on others to feed her and help her to the bathroom, she suddenly had to confront what it might be like to one day be old and infirm.Determined to not only regain her strength but find ways to stay physically and mentally fit for as long as possible, Jane decided to road-test different...

Addresses the pressing need for a liberatory critical theory that is responsive to contemporary challenges, exploring the intersections between Herbert Marcuse's critical theory and Africana and Caribbean theory.This collection challenges the academic domestication of critical theory and revitalizes Marcuse, employing creolization as a method to disrupt and reconfigure the Western canon.This is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the role tha...