This volume, the seventh in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, provides a view of the ugly side of a war, where more people were victims of disease than of direct combat wounds.Included are complete works by Leander Stillwell, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, George Alfred Townsend, Matthew Brady, and Alexander Gardner showing the perspectives of generals, as well as those of ordinary combatants. The narratives are especially compelling when read along with the photographs of Mat...

A quick, easy-to-read synthesis of theory, guidelines, and evidence-based research, this book offers timely, practical guidance for library and information professionals who must navigate ethical crises in information privacy and stay on top of emerging privacy trends.Emerging technologies create new concerns about information privacy within library and information organizations, and many information professionals lack guidance on how to navigate the ethical crises...

Covers topics from what the dark web is, to how it works, to how you can use it, to some of the myths surrounding it.Casting Light on the Dark Web: A Guide for Safe Exploration is an easy-to-read and comprehensive guide to understanding how the Dark Web works and why you should be using it! Readers will be led on a tour of this elusive technology from how to download the platform for personal or public use, to how it can best be utilized for finding information. This guide busts my...

The first book of an epic progression fantasy series inspired by Scandinavian folklore, The Witcher, and Dungeons & Dragons, where a young man named Hallik has been training his whole life to become a magic-wielder, or Grimnir, to keep his island safe. But when monsters breach the shield protecting his realm, Hallik must venture into the mystical cave of Vanalf to hone his skills to protect everything he holds dear.Hallik has been training his whole life t...

Frat boys. Dorm Rooms. College jocks. Locker rooms. Nerds. Whether it was reality for you or just fantasy, come with us on an erotic journey through the hallways and dorm rooms, locker rooms and library aisles with hot young men eager to explore and discover other hot young men. From questioning jocks to out and proud nerds, this collection of erotic stories will bring you back to the glory days of young love and young lust.Editor Matthew Cooper has pulled together several of today...

A Guide to Using the Anonymous Web in Libraries and Information Organizations provides practical guidance to those who are interested in integrating the anonymous web into their services. It will be particularly useful to those seeking to promote enhanced privacy for their patrons.The book begins by explaining, in simple terms, what the anonymous web is, how it works, and its benefits for users. Lund and Beckstrom also explain why they believe access to the anonymous web s...

Once deemed an unworthy research endeavor, the study of sports fandom has garnered the attention of seasoned scholars from a variety of academic disciplines. Identity and socialization among sports fans are particular burgeoning areas of study among a growing cadre of specialists in the social sciences. Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization, edited by Adam C. Earnheardt, Paul Haridakis, and Barbara Hugenberg, captures an eclectic collection of new studies from accomplished scholars in t...

Freshwater mussels are declining rapidly worldwide. Propagation has the potential to restore numbers of these remarkable organisms, preventing extinction of rare species and maintaining the many benefits that they bring to aquatic ecosystems. Written by practitioners with firsthand experience of propagation programs, this practical book is a thorough guide to the subject, taking readers through the process from start to finish. The latest propagation and culture techniques are explored as ...

Jack Wheatcroft (1925-2016) had a transformative impact on five decades of Bucknell students (1952-1996). He served the institution with great generosity of a kind that was rare for a teacher so immersed in his writing. He founded the Bucknell Seminar for Undergraduate Poets, the Philip Roth Visiting Writers Residency, and the magnificent Stadler Center for Poetry. He over saw the restoration of Bucknell Hall for the Stadler Center and today it is one of the most beautiful and distinguishe...

It is essential that today’s educators and school leaders are more informed about the legal rights and entitlements of students with disabilities. This resource provides eight easy-to-implement lesson plans on special education law that require no legal knowledge and can be facilitated by school principals, special education directors, teachers, or university instructors. In short one-hour sessions, participants learn by engaging in practical activities instead of only passive reading abou...

The story centers around Motor Matt and his friends as they encounter a mysterious situation involving a young woman named Helen Brady. Helen finds herself in a perilous situation, and it's up to Motor Matt and his companions to rescue her. The tale unfolds with a series of daring escapades, showcasing Matt's ingenuity and courage. Along the way, the characters must navigate various challenges, including villainous adversaries and mechanical obstacles.The "strange case" in the title refers...

16 stories. 16 Australian authors. One theme. Beginnings.Esmeralda is trapped in a nightmare, unable to wake and escape from the darkness.A simple bus trip turns into a fight for survival.Alone in a strange place with no memories of who she is or how she got there, Alora's world changes forever.These are just some of the stories that you will find in this thrilling collection of speculative tales.