From a humble New York upbringing to Hollywood stardom, “Female Force: Rosario Dawson” traces the inspiring journey of one of the most dynamic actresses of her generation. This 22-page comic book biography captures Rosario’s rise from her breakthrough in Kids to powerful roles in Rent, Sin City, and the DC and Star Wars universes. With splash pages and vivid storytelling, it explores her activism, personal relationships, and fearless embrace of diverse roles. A celebration of talent, resil...

Medical clinicians, who are already overworked and burned out, are increasingly expected to understand and treat systemic social issues like poverty and racism. One aspect of this is documenting patient’s social risk factors in electronic health records (EHRs). But EHRs do not aways give the full story. Critically, they omit patients’ voices and perspectives about their lives, care, and whether their needs are being met. In Seen But Not Heard, sociologist Jennifer M. Silva and epi...

This book tackles the pressing issue of teacher burnout-an all-too-common challenge impacting educators nationwide. It dives into the root causes and telltale signs of this critical problem, backed by powerful research that highlights just how urgent it is. But it doesn't stop there. The book offers practical, actionable strategies aimed at helping teachers reignite their passion for teaching and restore balance in both their professional and personal lives. It's a roadmap to reclaiming jo...

Middle school is harder than twelve-year-old Vinh thought.His grades are slipping, and if he hopes to compete in his school's cooking competition, he needs to improve his marks. When Vinh's grandmother gifts him a magical family heirloom, a jade pen that turns thoughts into proper sentences, she warns him that overuse will activate a curse. Though Vinh promises to be careful, he can’t resist using the pen to help him write essays and reports. His assignments are so...

Since the 1980s, Ireland has gone through a profound social, demographic, and religious disruption, the impact of which has been seen across recent fiction from Irish writers. Companion to the Contemporary Irish Novel traces this cultural shift and its impact by examining how modern novels have reckoned with a new conception of Irishness.Despite the heady mix of cultural and social destabilization, reform, and economic successes and challenges, this period of relentless di...

Tribology for Industry 4.0: Solutions for Surface Engineering explores how data analytics, AI, IoT, and smart sensors can be combined to maximize tribological performance in modern industrial systems. It further examines the use of ML and big data analytics to enhance wear management, friction control, and surface engineering efficiency.Covering adaptive coatings, smart lubrication systems, and predictive maintenance techniques, the book explains how they dynamically respo...

Calgary has seen a lot in its relatively short history.Residents have endured conflicts, challenges, epidemics, explosions, and floods. The 1988 Winter Olympics, the Calgary Zoo, and the Hart wrestling dynasty put the city on the world stage.Into all these moments saunters a little grey cat with odd eyes, a curiously expressive tail, and too many toes, touching Calgarians and changing their lives.This composite nove...

From child star to genre-defining icon, "Female Force: Sarah Michelle Gellar" charts the powerful rise of one of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses. This 22-page comic book biography follows her journey from early roles in All My Children to worldwide fame in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, showcasing her versatility in cult classics like Cruel Intentions, Scooby-Doo, and beyond. With splash pages and cinematic storytelling, the comic explores her career, personal life, and triumphant return in ...

The sequel to the sold-out "Female Force: Madonna" is here. From MDNA to Madame X and beyond, "Female Force: Madonna the sequel" – Rebel Heart to Icon Eternal chronicles the fearless evolution of pop’s greatest chameleon. This 22-page comic biography explores a decade defined by reinvention, global influence, activism, bold artistry, and motherhood. As Madonna challenges ageism, embraces new sounds, and continues to shape culture on her own terms, this inspiring chapter proves that legends...

Everyday Religion and Sacred Work in Roman Antiquity and Medieval Societies offers a groundbreaking exploration of religious attitudes and practices surrounding labor in Roman Antiquity and Medieval societies, bringing together diverse religious traditions and methodologies. It examines how work was imbued with religious significance, explores the practices of working people, and analyzes the boundaries between “religion” and “work” across pagan, Christian, Jewish, and Islamic con...

A teenage ghost in love with life becomes bound to the house of the grieving artist who accidentally summoned her in this thrilling YA horror story.Hot Dog wants nothing more than to be a real human girl with real human friends. But no one notices her – until Logan, an artist who blames herself for her best friend's tragic death, summons her at a party. When Hot Dog realizes she's now bound to Logan's house, real life feels closer than ever. If Logan can see her, t...

“A comprehensive exploration of the condition and the cutting-edge therapeutic options being developed for the management of cystic fibrosis . . . A quality book on cystic fibrosis management.”—From the Foreword by Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, IndiaBringing together current research, therapeutic advances, and clinical perspectives, the volume offers a cohesive understanding of cystic fibrosis (CF) and the evolving strategies used to ...