Released in 1984, Steven E. Rhoads' classic was considered by many to be among the best introductions to the economic way of thinking and its applications. This anniversary edition has been updated to account for political and economic developments - from the greater interest in redistributing income and the ascendancy of behaviorism to the Trump presidency. Rhoads explores opportunity cost, marginalism, and economic incentives and explains why mainstream economists - even those well to th...

Genesis covers some of the most famous stories of all time, including the garden of Eden, Noah's Ark and Cain and Abel. Using the emergence of the people of Israel as a starting point, it tells the story of the beginning of the world as ancient writers understood it. The text is introduced by Steven Rose.

Professions are institutions which, through their small size, self-governing elements, and sense of social mission, can assist in maintaining a sound civic culture. As mediating institutions in our democratic society that are neither entirely birthed by the state nor are entirely private, the individual professions—such as the legal and education professions, journalism, economics, architecture, or the military—arguably present practical avenues through which to teach civic behavior and to...

In a conversational, writing out loud style, the author covers the inane and mundane of daily life, offering his insights and opinions on myriad subjects including euro-steppin', pancakes, tooth enamel, universal health care, heart tingles, quality sleep, good clean fun, and an occasional political rant among dozens more topics. This sequel completes the duology with seventy-seven topics complimenting the sixty-nine topics covered in the author's first offering.

How far would you go to save yourself?Leelee Steel loves post-punk music, night drives, and her black cat, Pluto. What she doesn't love is the violence she experiences at the hands of her alcoholic husband and the chronic pain endangering her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Despite her precarious circumstances, she's determined to regain control of her life.Then, a senseless act of cruelty forces Leelee to make a drastic choice. With the help of her best ...

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging brings together cutting-edge research, practical information, and innovative thinking regarding the characteristics and processes of aging among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Written by experts in the field, the book covers a range of subjects and provides a comprehensive knowledge base for practitioners, students, and researchers.Contributors address topics such as sexuality, relationships, legal issues,...

Land has long been overlooked in economics. That is now changing. A substantial part of the solution to the climate crisis may lie in growing crops for fuel and using trees for storing carbon. This book investigates the potential of these options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, estimates the costs to the economy, and analyses the trade-offs with growing food. The first part presents new databases that are necessary to underpin policy-relevant research in the field of climate change whi...

Now published by SageThe new Twelfth Edition of Social Psychology by Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, and Hazel Rose Markus captures the excitement of this dynamic and responsive field in our ever-changing world. The authors highlight the most exciting and important foundational and contemporary research, while every chapter also uniquely investigates the influences of culture and social class. In this enthusiastic introduction to social psycholo...

Just Some Thoughts is an intimate, reflective collection of essays and narratives that explore faith, grief, identity, and the quiet search for meaning in an increasingly chaotic world. Through the eyes of Thomas Bradford a man who's spent much of his life feeling unseen author Steven Rose delves into moments of invisibility, heartache, and spiritual resilience. Whether it's grappling with family legacies, wrestling with doubt, or rediscovering God's presence in the most unexpecte...

Brain repair, smart pills, mind-reading machines--modern neuroscience promises to soon deliver a remarkable array of wonders as well as profound insight into the nature of the brain. But these exciting new breakthroughs, warns Steven Rose, will also raise troubling questions about what it means to be human. In The Future of the Brain, Rose explores just how far neuroscience may help us understand the human brain--including consciousness--and to what extent cutting edge technologie...

Brain repair, smart pills, mind-reading machines--modern neuroscience promises to soon deliver a remarkable array of wonders as well as profound insight into the nature of the brain. But these exciting new breakthroughs, warns Steven Rose, will also raise troubling questions about what it means to be human. In The Future of the Brain, Rose explores just how far neuroscience may help us understand the human brain--including consciousness--and to what extent cutting edge technologie...

"The Third Time's the Charm, Right?" is a continuation of the author's sequel, "Sometimes You Just Gotta Take a Walk…More: MORE Insights, MORE Observations & MORE Pet Peeves. The book reads like a casual chat with a clever, slightly sarcastic, endlessly observant friend who has something interesting to say about most things. The author turns everyday social-cultural moments into witty reflections that are relatable, thought-provoking, and frequently chuckle-inducing. The storytelling is co...