Globalization has transformed our world, but not our political systems. Understanding the world of human development can help us avoid the narcissism that threatens whole societies with despotism. Understanding U.S. secrecy and militarism can help us avoid the failure of our imperial state. Vigorously addressing U.S. and global economic inequality grants our world the chance for free governance.By the same author as the novel On Fire by Thomas Anderson, also available on Smashwords...

Archaeological case studies consider material evidence of religion and ritual in the pre-Columbian Eastern WoodlandsArchaeologists today are interpreting Native American religion and ritual in the distant past in more sophisticated ways, considering new understandings of the ways that Native Americans themselves experienced them. Shaman, Priest, Practice, Belief: Materials of Ritual and Religion in Eastern North America broadly considers Native American re...

In this text, the small team of expert authors presents the field in a comprehensive and accessible manner that is well suited for students and junior researchers.The result is a highly readable and systematically structured introduction to antimicrobial peptides, their structure, biological function and mode of action. The authors point the way towards a rational design of this potentially highly effective new class of clinical antibiotics on the brink of industrial application. T...

From whimsical to scary, this collection of short stories, by fifteen talented up-and-coming story-tellers, is sure to entertain you with their tales of what goes bump in the night.This collection is for the lovers of bite-sized paranormal tales.

In the depths of grief, Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Consolation offers a beacon of solace and hope. Written after the loss of her beloved brother, this collection of poems explores the raw emotions of bereavement, the search for meaning in the face of tragedy, and the transformative power of love and memory. Through lyrical verses and poignant reflections, Browning's words provide a gentle embrace, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light to guide...

Among the stories of world-wide renown, not the least stirring are those that have gathered about the names of national heroes. The Æneid, the Nibelungenlied, the Chanson de Roland, the Morte D'Arthur,—they are not history, but they have been as National Anthems to the races, and their magic is not yet dead, is how Beatrice Clay unravels the magical journey through the most interesting adventures of King Arthur, his heirs and his companions.

By integrating knowledge from pharmacology, microbiology, molecular medicine, and engineering, researchers from Europe, the U.S. and Asia cover a broad spectrum of current and potential antimicrobial medications and treatments.The result is a comprehensive survey ranging from small-molecule antibiotics to antimicrobial peptides and their engineered mimetics, from enzymes to nucleic acid therapeutics, from metallic nanoparticles to photo- and sonosensitizers and to phage therapy. In ...