Watergate, 1973–1974 explores America’s most dramatic constitutional crisis of the twentieth century: the investigation of the Watergate burglary. The scandal brought the nation’s political system to the brink of disaster: the US president had defied established norms of democracy, and his enemies and allies alike struggled to hold together the country’s fragile constitutional order.In the game, students portray members of Congress,journalists, and key figures from the Nix...

The virtue of mercy is widely admired, but is now marginalized in contemporary public life. Yet for centuries it held a secure place in western public discourse without implying a necessary contradiction with justice. Alex Tuckness and John M. Parrish ask how and why this changed. Examining Christian and non-Christian ancient traditions, along with Kantian and utilitarian strains of thought, they offer a persuasive account of how our perception of mercy has been transformed by Enlightenmen...

The wry and heart-wrenching memoir of a young doctor's year behind the frontlines in Vietnam.Assigned to the marine camp at Phu Bai, Dr. John A. Parrish confronted all manner of medical trauma, quickly shedding the naïveté of a new medical intern. With this memoir, he crafts a haunting, humane portrait of one man's agonizing confrontation with war. With a wife and two children awaiting his return home, the young physician lives through the most turbulent and formati...

The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection is a compelling anthology that intricately weaves the diverse literary styles and reflective narratives of the Civil War era. Through poignant short stories, essays, and narrative accounts, the collection captures the tumultuous landscape of a nation in conflict. From heart-wrenching battlefield scenes to intimate portrayals of homefront struggles, each piece conveys the enduring complexity and the profound human experience of the war....

The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection provides a comprehensive tapestry of narratives drawn from one of the most transformative periods in American history. This anthology comprises a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the vivid realism of Stephen Crane to the penetrating social critiques of María Ruiz de Burton, encompassing the suspenseful storytelling of Ambrose Bierce and the reflective introspections of Henry F. Keenan. The works within span genres as diverse as historical ...

The 'American Civil War Collection' is a compelling anthology that explores the complexities, struggles, and ideologies of a nation divided. This collection weaves together an array of narratives, ranging from suspenseful tales of battlefield valor to poignant reflections on the human condition during one of America'Äôs most turbulent eras. Each piece within this anthology contributes to a mosaic that reveals the multifaceted experiences of the Civil War, showcasing a diversity of literary...

The symphony takes a collective breath.The strings are taut, lips hover just above cold metal, and the players are stiff—all waiting for the first twitch of the conductor's wrist.A Symphony of Our Stories is a collection of 10 poems and short stories, each centered around one specific instrument. This collaborative effort creates the a symphonic reading experience.The players and playwrights invite you to enjoy this antholo...

By focusing on effective communication strategies and leveraging cutting-edge research, Mental Health Communication for Underserved Populations makes meaningful progress toward improving mental health outcomes for everyone, with a particular emphasis on underserved populations.Health communication research offers a critical lens for examining mental health, especially in relation to marginalized populations. Contributors to this volume identify and critica...

A collection of short stories, essays, art and interviews in celebration of Candas Jane Dorsey.Contains work by Timothy J. Anderson, Greg Bechtel, Eileen Bell, Gregg Chamberlain, Alexandrea Flynn and Annalise Glinker, Barb Galler-Smith, Anita Jenkins, Laina Kelly, Derryl Murphy, John Park, Rhonda Parrish, Ursula Pflug, Robert Runté, Diane L. Walton, BD Wilson and S.G. Wong.

This collection includes all the great novels and stories written after the turmoil, the trauma and the heroism experienced during the American Civil War: The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane) The Little Regiment (Stephen Crane) The Veteran (Stephen Crane) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (Ambrose Bierce) A Horseman in the Sky (Ambrose Bierce) Chickamauga (Ambrose Bierce) The Private History of a Campaign That Failed (Mark Twain) A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) The Guns of Bull Run (...

On the outside, John Parrish is a highly successful doctor, having risen to the top of his field as department head at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Inside, however, he was so tortured by the memories of his tour of duty as a marine battlefield doctor in Vietnam that he was unable to live a normal life. In Autopsy of War, the author delivers an unflinching narrative chronicling his four-decade battle with the unseen enemy in his own mind as he struggle...

The 'North vs. South Collection' offers an intricate tapestry of narratives, drawing from a wide spectrum of literary styles and rich historical contexts. Traversing the tumultuous landscape of the American Civil War, this anthology melds adventure, drama, and incisive social commentary to examine the dichotomies and complexities of a nation divided. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in a diverse range of experiences that delineate themes of conflict, identity, and unity. The bread...