Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate harming of one's body without suicidal intent. NSSI tends to be secretive, often involving cutting, bruising, or burning on hidden parts of the body. While NSSI often occurs among adolescents, it is not limited to that age group. Communication and NSSI intersect in many ways, including conversation among family members, consultation with healthcare providers, representation in the media, discourse among people who self-injure, and even comm...

This collection of essays investigates the historiography of rhetoric, global perspectives on rhetoric, and the teaching of writing and rhetoric, offering diverse viewpoints. Addressing four major areas of research in rhetoric and writing studies, contributors consider authorship and audience, discuss the context and material conditions in which students compose, cover the politics of the field and the value of a rhetorical education, and reflect on contemporary trends in canon diversifica...

"Resilience: A First-Generation Chinese-American Woman's Life Living with Bipolar Disorder" is a breathtaking story about one woman's inspiring life. Shirley Wang's memoir gives readers a glimpse into how life changed in China post-Cultural Revolution. It also shares her story of living with bipolar disorder while maintaining a family and career. Life has not been easy for Shirley, but she is resilient. Every time she fell, she got up strong. This is her story. This powerful memoir shares ...

Imposter Syndrome, Dyslexia, Anxiety, and Personal Struggles - every day, musicians from around the world begin their journey of musical expression.Discover WHY a little girl from Rwanda led to color-coded music and why a lonely orphan in Indonesia inspired a breath-taking piano performance.Discover WHY a tear-filled young singer unleashed vocal power to performat the Sydney Opera House and New York's famous Carnegie Hall, USA.Discover WHY a cancer survivo...

#1 BOOK TO LEARN HOW TO LAUNCH A BUSINESS AS A TEENAGERShirley Martin Wang introduces to a no-bulls*it step-by-step guide for teenagers to dominate the business industry before they turn 18, from landing your ultimate dream job to defying stereotypes about teenage entrepreneurs...In this book, you’ll learn about:- starting a business before age 18- why social media influencers succeed- working legally as a teenager- business ADVI...

Winner of the 2017 Solliès Comics Festival's Best Adult Graphic NovelThe classic short story--now in full colorShirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” continues to thrill and unsettle readers nearly seven decades after it was first published. By turns puzzling and harrowing, “The Lottery” raises troubling questions about conformity, tradition, and the ritualized violence that may haunt even the most bucolic, peaceful village.Thi...