David E. Morrison is professor of communications research,Matthew Kieran is a senior lecturer,Michael Svennevig is a senior research fellow,Sarah Ventress is a research officer, all at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom.

By 1840, American politics was a paradox-unprecedented freedom and equality for men of European descent, and the simultaneous isolation and degradation of people of African and Native American descent. Historians have characterized this phenomenon as the 'white republic.' Race and the Early Republic offers a rich account of how this paradox evolved, beginning with the fledgling nation of the 1770s and running through the antebellum years. The essays in the volume, written by a wide array o...

Plato's Euthyrphro, Apology, and Crito portray Socrates' words and deeds during his trial for disbelieving in the Gods of Athens and corrupting the Athenian youth, and constitute a defense of the man Socrates and of his way of life, the philosophic life. The twelve essays in the volume, written by leading classical philosophers, investigate various aspects of these works of Plato, including the significance of Plato's characters, Socrates's revolutionary religiou...

Despite the increasing number and variety of older characters appearing in film, television, comics, and other popular culture, much of the understanding of these figures has been limited to outdated stereotypes of aging. These include depictions of frailty, resistance to modern life, and mortality. More importantly, these stereotypes influence the daily lives of aging adults, as well as how younger generations perceive and interact with older individuals. In light of our graying populatio...

In a city where every game has a price, one reporter risks everything to expose the truth.Elmwood, 1939. Baseball is king, and the Elmwood Eagles are the heartbeat of the city. But beneath the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat, something darker is taking hold.When veteran reporter Sam Connor uncovers suspicious betting patterns tied to the team, what begins as a routine story quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. Players are making qui...

The Fix Out WestA Sam Connor Mystery – Book TwoBaseball was supposed to be America's clean escape.Sam Connor knows better.Two years after exposing a gambling scandal that nearly destroyed the Elmwood Eagles, sportswriter Sam Connor receives a troubling phone call from Arizona. A rising rookie outfielder is falling apart overnight. Betting money is moving before games are played. And sitting quietly in the stands, taking notes, is Gina—the wo...

"Voyage to Jupiter" by David Morrison and Jane Samz is an exhilarating exploration of the mysteries of our solar system, focusing on the gas giant Jupiter. The authors take readers on a thrilling journey, blending scientific facts with imaginative storytelling. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, they delve into Jupiter's atmosphere, its many moons, and the potential for life beyond Earth. The book serves as both an educational resource and a captivating adventure, appealin...

Few missions of planetary exploration have provided such rewards of insight and surprise as the Voyager flybys of Jupiter. Those who were fortunate enough to be with the science teams during those weeks will long remember the experience; it was like being in the crow’s nest of a ship during landfall and passage through an archipelago of strange islands. We had known that Jupiter would be remarkable, for man had been studying it for centuries, but we were far from prepared for the torrent o...

Voyage to Jupiter by David Morrison and Jane Samz: Embark on a scientific odyssey to the outer reaches of our solar system with "Voyage to Jupiter" by David Morrison and Jane Samz. This informative journey explores the mysteries of Jupiter, the largest planet in our celestial neighborhood, offering readers a comprehensive look at the scientific discoveries and missions that have unraveled its secrets.Why This Book?...

David D. Morrison, retired Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) branch line manager and railroad historian, has compiled rare photographs to showcase the shops that power the LIRR, the busiest railroad in North America. The LIRR provides passenger rail service from Midtown Manhattan to to the far ends of Long Island at Greenport and Montauk. A vast operation such as this requires a huge fleet of locomotives and cars. The reliability of the fleet rests mainly upon the shop maintenance facility. The...

Opened in 1913, Grand Central Terminal is a world-famous landmark building with a magnificent 48-foot-high, 1,500-ton statuary group on top of the main facade. Designed by sculptor Jules-Felix Coutan, a 13-foot-wide Tiffany clock serves as the centerpiece. The figure above the clock is Mercury, with Hercules to the left and Minerva to the right. In the late 1990s, a historic restoration was performed on the terminal after which two cast-iron eagle statues were placed over entrances at Lexi...

The Long Island Rail Road is the oldest railroad in the country still operating under its original name. As the busiest railroad in North America, it carries 265,000 customers each weekday aboard 735 trains on 11 different branches. The Port Jefferson Branch serves 10 stations from Hicksville to Port Jefferson and carries nearly 20 percent of the railroad�s passenger traffic over its 32 miles of track. Hicksville Station is the site of the October 8, 1955, �End of Steam Ceremony,� when ste...