In this edited collection, institutional ethnographers draw on their field research experiences to address different aspects of institutional ethnographic practice. As institutional ethnography embraces the actualities of people's experiences and lives, the contributors utilize their research to reveal how institutional relations and regimes are organized. As a whole, the book aims to provide readers with an accurate overview of what it is like to practice institutional ethnography, as wel...

“Catalyst” is a three volume, epic fictional story of Tom Davis’s extraordinary life that spans time, historical events, and multiple continents. From initially meeting, his first love in a quiet country town in the sixties, to quitting his adventurous life at the turn of the new Millennium. Book One introduces Tom, our main character as he tells us of his life, starting with a love affair, and culminating with the end of his first tour of duty in Vietnam.

The Complete Guide to Lab-Grown Diamonds is the definitive handbook for understanding the science, ethics, and innovation behind one of the most transformative shifts in the jewelry industry. Written by Harvard-trained lab scientist Tim Colten, this comprehensive work spans the entire lifecycle of lab-grown diamonds, from their creation in high-tech laboratories to their role in sustainable luxury and modern consumer trends.With clarity and authority, Colten explains the core scien...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES, GRAMMY-NOMINATED BESTSELLERA SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, ROLLING STONE, AND ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEARA panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself-by band members AD-ROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes A...

As the party that has held power more times than any other, the Conservatives have played a crucial role in the shaping of British society. And yet the leaders who have stood at its helm – from Sir Robert Peel to Rishi Sunak, via Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher – have steered the party vessel with enormously varying degrees of success, particularly latterly, when the short but destructive tenures of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss did much to damage the party's reputation for competenc...

Meet DimaA mind-blowing enemies-to-lovers romance!Dima rules the North of Paradise—a city for the darkest alphas. The only gangster heaven on Earth. Due to his unique talent for capturing brutal enemies, he also heads the Diamond Syndicate with other Paradise Mafia Kings.However, a serial killer has come to Paradise. And this sicko is targeting top Syndicate members. And Dima is having a challenging time finding the killer due to a sexy reporter con...

Denim, Diamonds and Death offers a fine collection from authors supporting the 50th Anniversary of the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in Dallas, Texas.Here are fifteen stories that run the gamut from heists to revenge, intricate plots to secrets uncovered, and more than a few tales that defy easy classification.Proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the 2019 Bouchercon’s official charity, Literary Instruction for Texas (LIFT).Edited by Rick Ollerman with...

He's the one person I'm not allowed to fall in love with. But I can't seem to stay away.Growing up, all I heard was how bad the Hollins Family is. How the apple didn't fall far from the tree.Troy Hollins is so far off limits, he might as well be in another universe.Thankfully, our paths don't cross at school. Not until senior year – when Troy comes to me for help with his classes. Get a passing grade or lose his starting sp...

"Play Ball" is the writer's personal "nine inning" memoir chronicling his experiences from Little League through Senior Softball. At each stage of his journey the writer details the lessons learned that have contributed to his development as a husband, father, friend and coworker. The "On the Roster" profiles capture the spirit and personality of the wonderful teammates and coaches that have guided the writer throughout his baseball career. " Bullpen Sessions" elaborate on some of the nost...

The fifty-eight year Easter Monday baseball rivalry between North Carolina State University and Wake Forest University had a traditional fraternity celebration known as the PIKA Ball, held on the N.C. State campus, that followed it on Monday evening. Told from the viewpoint of sports journalists, players, fans, and PIKA members, the narrative reveals the excitement and developing strategies as the contest traverses several baseball eras. At the height of its popularity, the game drew aston...

A fake girlfriend to improve my image? Yeah, like that'll work.I'm known as the bad boy of hockey. The grump. The one everyone stays away from. Doesn't matter to me though. All I care about is the game. As long as I keep my head down and it doesn't affect my spot on the team, I'm good. Until it does.To fix my shining reputation, the team sets me up with Piper Fields, the happiest girl on the planet. Now my girlfriend. ...