A lighthearted look at the stories behind legendary last words—from heartwarming tales of final moments to hilarious last laughs.Last words are never easy—since, let's face it, they're mostly spoken by people in the worst health of their lives. But even if they aren't eloquent, they can offer a glimpse into the speaker's true self. Some are clever, others are loving, heartbreaking, or occasionally shocking. In Any Last Words?, Joseph Hayden explores the las...

Most Americans today view freedom of speech as a bedrock of all other liberties, a defining feature of American citizenship. During the nineteenth century, the popular concept of American freedom of speech was still being formed. In An Indispensable Liberty: The Fight for Free Speech in Nineteenth-Century America, contributors examine attempts to restrict freedom of speech and the press during and after the Civil War.The eleven essays that make up this collection show how,...

This volume recounts notable episodes of distortion throughout American media history. It examines several of the lurid hoaxes and conspiracy theories that have inspired press coverage, as well as some of the political lies promoted by partisan gladiators, whether of the eighteenth century or today.The book moves beyond the sensational stories to show the enduring and systemic nature of media manipulation that occurs on far more consequential issues. It exposes persistent and deepl...

What happens when the British Crown Prince falls in love with an American man who opposes the monarchy?Prince Auggie swears he’s no kind of dashing prince: daydreamer, private—and also secretly very gay. He’s instantly horrified when his father, reality TV addict King James, signs Auggie up for a reality TV show to promote the monarchy, where the man with the most talents wins—and to help find Auggie a bride, the very last thing Auggie wants. But duty calls.

Hayden works at a boutique with two of her best friends Dean Walter and Heather Bailey. She leads a simple life and is pretty much happy with her job and her life. And why wouldn't she be, when she has such great friends and her boss Mr. Humphrey seems to be taking a fancy to her?Then one day Dean shows up to work with his girlfriend Jessica, who he introduces to Hayden and Heather and before Jessica leaves, Hayden has an encounter with her that is going to negatively affect the co...

The Canadian Mountain Assessment provides a first-of-its-kind look at what we know, do not know, and need to know about mountain systems in Canada. The assessment is based on insights from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledges of mountains, as well as findings from an extensive assessment of pertinent academic literature. Its inclusive knowledge co-creation approach brings these multiple forms of evidence together in ways that enhance our collective understanding of mountains...

Joseph Maddock (1811–1889), the great-grandson of the Joseph Maddock of Wrightsborough, Georgia, was an active and dedicated member of Elk Monthly Meeting (Orthodox) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in southwestern Ohio. He kept a diary over a fifty-year period, during which he witnessed (1) the bitter separation over theological differences among Midwestern Friends; (2) the work of Quakers on the Underground Railroad route through West Elkton to Levi Coffin’s home in Indiana;...

Negotiating in the Press offers a new interpretation of an otherwise dark moment in American journalism. Rather than emphasize the familiar story of lost journalistic freedom during World War I, Joseph R. Hayden describes the press's newfound power in the war's aftermath -- that seminal moment when journalists discovered their ability to help broker peace talks. He examines the role of the American press at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, looking at journalists' influence on the peace ...

Kinetic Classrooms for All Learners is an essential guide to developing inclusive and impactful kinesthetic programs in schools. Grounded in research and practice, this book underscores the essential role of physical activity and motor skill development in buoying academic achievement and personal growth for all children—including those with diverse abilities and those from under-resourced communities.Moving beyond traditional PE settings, this book demonstrates how physic...

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah is the location of one of the best-known terrestrial records for the late Cretaceous. A major effort in the new century has documented over 2,000 new vertebrate fossil sites, provided new radiometric dates, and identified five new genera of ceratopsids, two new species of hadrosaur, a probable new genus of hypsilophodontid, new pachycephalosaurs and ankylosaurs, several kinds of theropods (including a new genus of oviraptor and a new ...

Embark on an unforgettable journey with "Amazing Tales Volume 1", a mesmerizing science fiction anthology that masterfully fuses heart-pounding adventures with profound explorations of identity, survival, and the vast mysteries of the cosmos. This captivating collection is your passport to a universe where every narrative unveils a new facet of the human spirit and imagination. Max Williams sets the stage with "The Seeder", a gripping space opera that weaves together ancient alien intrigue...