What risks and insecurities do older people face in a time of both increased longevity and widening inequality?This edited collection develops an exciting new approach to understanding the changing cultural, economic and social circumstances facing different groups of older people. Exploring a range of topics, the chapters provide a critical review of the concept of precarity, highlighting the experiences of ageing that occur within the context of societal changes tied to declining...

Wendy the Witch: Everyday Halloween Stories for Kids is a collection of fun, spooky stories made just right for young listeners. Wendy the Witch invites kids into a world where something a little strange can happen on any ordinary day. A quiet house, a windy night, or a walk past an old place can turn into a small adventure filled with imagination and surprise. The stories are not too frightening, keeping the mood exciting while still feeling safe and friendly. There are curious moments, g...

This lively Halloween collection brings together kids' favorites Uncle Zombie, Wendy the Witch, and the Old Gray Goose for spooky stories kids will love to hear again and again. Strange things happen, funny characters appear, and surprises pop up when you least expect them. The stories are scary but not overly so, making them easy and enjoyable.Each tale moves quickly and keeps the kids listening. There are creaky sounds, silly moments, and bits of Halloween magic that spark the im...

On Election Day in 2016, it seemed unthinkable to many Americans that Donald Trump could become president of the United States. But the victories of the Obama administration hid from view fundamental problems deeply rooted in American social institutions and history. The election’s consequences drastically changed how Americans experience their country, especially for those threatened by the public outburst of bigotry and repression. Amid the deluge of tweets and breaking news stories that...

The book summarizes the history of biological control in Latin America and the Caribbean. Few publications provide historical detail and the records are, therefore, fragmented until now. By bringing information together in this book, we offer a more complete picture of important developments in biological control on this continent. There are a wealth of text, tables and references about the history of such projects, and which were successful and which failed. This will help plan future bio...