That Thomas Carlyle was influential in his own lifetime and continues to be so over 130 years after his death is a proposition with which few will disagree. His role as his generation’s foremost interpreter of German thought, his distinctive rhetorical style, his approach to history via the “innumerable biographies” of great men, and his almost unparalleled record of correspondence with contemporaries both great and small, makes him a necessary figure of study in multiple fields.Th...

In Rooted to Rise, seven courageous women share their deeply personal stories of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery through the use of cannabis. From chronic illness and mental health struggles to reclaiming personal power and breaking societal stigmas, each woman's journey is a testament to the healing potential of this misunderstood plant.Through their diverse experiences, Rooted to Rise explores the many ways cannabis can be a tool for empowerment: physically, emotio...

This much-needed guide provides the specific skills and materials necessary to facilitate effective dialogues across identity differences. We are living through arguably one of the most divisive times in our country and the world. People do not know how to communicate across differences in a way that advances the public good—from the international halls of power to local city governments to classrooms to family dinners. The consequences are devastating—from hate-fueled conflicts and mass s...

This book describes the impact of divorce from the young adult perspective.There is increasing consensus that the perspectives of children need to be taken into account in decisions made by divorcing parents and the courts and that young adults who have lived through their parents' divorces can be an important source of information about children's perspectives. The children are the first to be put in the middle of the parent's arguments and are put in situations where they feel they ...

From the grassroots to the global, women's movements worldwide are taking on new arenas, new goals and strategies, and in some cases a whole new vocabulary. International organizations, nonstate actors, regimes and norms, and a host of globalizing forces offer women and their representatives new opportunities and obstacles. This volume draws together a wide range of exciting new research that looks at the gendered nature of the institutions, practices, and discourses of global governance. ...

This book is about the impact of divorce from the young adult perspective.There is increasing consensus that the perspectives of children need to be taken into account in decisions made by divorcing parents and the courts and that young adults who have lived through their parents' divorces can be an important source of information about children's perspectives. The children are the first to be put in the middle of the parent's arguments and are put in situations where they feel they have t...

This book describes the impact of divorce from the young adult perspective. There is increasing consensus that the perspectives of children need to be taken into account in decisions made by divorcing parents and the courts and that young adults who have lived through their parents' divorces can be an important source of information about children's perspectives. The children are the first to be put in the middle of the parent's arguments and are put in situations where they feel they have...

From the author of Pura Bulpre Honor Book The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez comes an exciting new historical novel with an extra-terrestrial twist.From Pura Belpré Honoree and Edgar Award Winner Adrianna Cuevas comes an out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure—based on true historical events, perfect for fans of The Goonies and Stranger Things.All Pineda Matlage wants is to get through the school year and maybe pu...

You understand the value of time—otherwise the C-suite would have been out of reach. But are you doing everything you can to maximize your time?It’s not enough to hire an executive assistant and hope for the best. They can be your project manager, personal assistant, and chief of staff—if you know how to cultivate a partnership.In The 29-Hour Work Day, EA specialists and ProAssisting founders Ethan Bull and Stephanie Bull reveal their framework for building an alliance with t...

A captivating story of the remarkable, but critically endangered, swift parrot – one of the fastest parrots in the world!Swifty grows from a hatchling to a fledgling in the blue-gum forests of Tasmania. She is then ready to make a challenging migration, following the blossom trail across Bass Strait to mainland south-eastern Australia.Swifty faces many threats and dangers, but she must return home. Will she make it?Fly with Swifty in this beautifully illustrated sto...