The purpose of Communicating in the Anthropocene: Intimate Relations is to tell a different story about the world. Humans, especially those raised in Western traditions, have long told stories about themselves as individual protagonists who act with varying degrees of free will against a background of mute supporting characters and inert landscapes. Humans can be either saviors or destroyers, but our actions are explained and judged again and again as emanating from the individual. And yet...

Project Bloom: Diverse Reflections on Surviving the Pandemic, edited by Lisa M. Alexander and Joshua Potter-Efron, provides one window into the experience of the pandemic in the United States. The voices in this book are those of persons whose stories have gone untold. Twenty-four artists, poets, and writers, from California to New York, share their experiences during isolation, discrimination, illness, aging, disability, and more. Contributors include Dr. Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, Bonnie B...

After Star Trek: Enterprise concluded in 2005, Star Trek went on hiatus until the 2009 film Star Trek and its sequels. With the success of these films, Star Trek returned to the small screen with series like Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds. These films and series, in different ways, reflect cultural shifts in Western society. Theology and Star Trek gathers a group of scholars from various religious and theological disciplines to reflect upon the connection between theology and St...

A delightful, imaginative, and thoroughly original cocktail compendium and bartending manual with 90 drink recipes from the popular and influential Brooklyn bar and restaurant.A major player in both the craft cocktail revival and the bar and restaurant renaissance, Maison Premiere offers an immersive experience that channels a time when cocktails were not merely a pleasure but an essential part of daily life in late-nineteenth-century New York, New Orleans, and Par...

Learn how to make restaurant-quality dishes at home with this accessible, achievable, and delicious collection of 75 recipes from the award-winning chef and owner of Olmsted, Patti Ann's, and Five Acres.“Trust Greg’s ability to guide you through these dishes, and you’ll quickly become the dinner‑party hero among your friends and family.”—Grant Achatz, chef and restaurateurMuch of the fancy technique you see at restaurants doesn’t really...

The Italian wine bible for a new generation—a superstar sommelier and restaurateur explores the dynamic world of contemporary Italian wine.“Joe gives us the gift of learning about the ever-evolving landscape of the world’s most soulful (and might I say favorite?) wine region.”—Danny MeyerONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York TimesAcclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaur...

Who were the first people who came to the land bridge joining northeastern Asia to Alaska and the northwest of North America? Where did they come from? How did they organize technology, especially in the context of settlement behavior?During the Pleistocene era, the people now known as Beringians dispersed across the varied landscapes of late-glacial northeast Asia and northwest North America.The twenty chapters gathered in this volume explore, in addition to the questions ...

The definitive guide to buying, cutting, and cooking local and sustainable meats, from the owners of Applestone Meat Company and the founders of Fleisher’s Grass-Fed and Organic MeatsThe butcher has reemerged in American culture as an essential guide in avoiding the evils of industrial meat—which not only tastes bad, but is also bad for one’s health and for the environment. Joshua and Jessica Applestone, a former vegan and vegetarian, are trailblazers in this arena...

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit land and gravely affected the lives of many people in the states along the Gulf Coast. Katrina went beyond demonstrating the devastating natural effects of a hurricane by exposing the continuing significance of race relations and racial stereotyping in U.S. society.Racing the Storm serves to highlight the race-based perceptions of and responses to Katrina survivors by governmental entities, volunteers, the media, and the general public. Sc...

TRIMTASTY Easily done is a cookbook for busy home cooks who want to make delicious, healthy dinners without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. The recipes in this book are all one-pot meals, so you can cook everything in one dish, making cleanup a breeze.The recipes in this book use a variety of cooking methods, including the slow cooker, Dutch oven, air fryer, sheet pan, and skillet. This means that you can choose the cooking method that best fits your lifestyle and your kitch...

Assemble ArtifactsA short story magazine that assembles a thrilling new mix of stories from genres including horror, science-fiction, comedy, and suspense. Buried at the heart of every story in the magazine is a unique artifact, an object that has inspired our storytellers to create a big idea, an irresistible question, a new immersive world, or a sense of wonder. Unearth your next great read with Assemble Artifacts.“Nothing Was Already Here” by Apr...

Immerse yourself in the poignant prose of the First World War in this captivating collection. From the trenches of France to the home front, these firsthand accounts by soldiers, nurses, and civilians paint a vivid tapestry of the conflict's horrors and triumphs. Experience the raw emotions, sacrifices, and resilience of those who lived through this pivotal era. This unabridged volume offers a comprehensive and unforgettable glimpse into the human experience of the Great War.