In prose that soars with the rhythms, grandeur, and tragic arc of an epic poem, Toni Morrison challenges our most fiercely held beliefs as she weaves folklore and history, memory and myth into an unforgettable meditation on race, religion, gender, and a far-off past that is ever present. \"They shoot the white girl first. With the rest they can take their time.\" So begins Toni Morrison\'s Paradise,

If you\'ve ever wondered what keeps Planet Earth ticking, you\'ve come to the right place. Using fascinating infographics, discover the fundamental processes of the planet we call home: how mountains grow, the tides work and lightning

This title will provide an understanding of autonomous AI, the historical progression of AI/machine learning that\'s led to this stage, and the risks and opportunities autonomous AI technology presents to our present world - for businesses, for individuals, for markets, and for society from a strategic business, economic, and philosophical lens. This book will contain calls to action for those who

Rachael Clyne\'s You\'ll Never Be Anyone Else presents a direct and assured voice, demanding that we think carefully about what it takes to reconcile being different. She advises the reader to \'Stop drinking the poison / labelled \"Hate me.\" / It\'s that simple. I didn\'t say easy.\' Clyne also has an alter-ego \"Girl Golem\" reminiscent of a superhero, but based on the mythical man made from clay

The Fashioned Body provides a wide-ranging and original overview of fashion and dress from an historical and sociological perspective. Where once fashion was seen as marginal, it has now entered into core economic discourse focused around ideas about \'cultural\' and \'creative\' work as a major driver of developed economies. This third edition of The Fashioned Body, the most comprehensive revision

This textbook gradually introduces the reader to several topics related to black hole physics with a didactic approach. It starts with the most basic black hole solution, the Schwarzschild metric, and discusses the basic classical properties of black hole solutions as seen by different probes. Then it reviews various theorems about black hole properties as solutions to Einstein gravity coupled to matter

There\'s something out there: a juggernaut of evil bearing down to crush the Republic--unless one lone Jedi, shunned and reviled, can stop it. Hero, traitor, conqueror, villain, savior--the man called Revan has been all of these. He left Coruscant a Jedi, on a mission to defeat the Mandalorians. He returned a Sith disciple, bent on destroying the Republic. The Jedi Council gave Revan his life back,

By analysing Social Justice in terms of a religious cult, The New Puritans seeks to render its complexities more accessible. Only by understanding the inherently regressive and illiberal nature of this movement might it be effectively

What is social control? How do social controls become part of everyday life? What role does the criminal justice system play in exerting control? Is the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness a form of social control? Do we need more social controls to prevent terrorist atrocities? In this third edition of his popular introduction, James J. Chriss carefully guides readers through the debates about

The extraordinary story of Singapore told by the expert correspondent for the Financial

David Bentley Hart offers an intense and thorough reflection upon the issue of the supernatural in Christian theology and doctrine.In recent years, the theological--and, more specifically, Roman Catholic--question of the supernatural has made an astonishing return from seeming oblivion. David Bentley Hart\'s You Are Gods presents a series of meditations on the vexed theological question of the relation

These intricate mandalas fuse lovingly-crafted shapes and symbols with striking wild imagery from across the

Praise for The Red Notebook: An endearing love story written in beautifully poetic prose. It is an enthralling mystery about chasing the unknown, the nostalgia for what could have been, and most importantly, the persistence of curiosity.--San Francisco Book ReviewPraise for The President\'s Hat: Its gentle satirical humor reminded me of Jacques Tati\'s classic films.--Library JournalIrresistibly whimsical,

Comedy / adapted from the novel by Louisa M. Alcott / Casting: 5m, 7f / InteriorThe story of LITTLE WOMEN, Louisa M. Alcott\'s famous novel, is so well known and so well loved that it is hardly surprising that many attempts have been made to portray its characters upon the stage. None has yet been so successful, however, as this brilliant dramatization by Peter Clapham. The structure of the play faithfully

With amazing speed and razor-sharp teeth, a shark is one of the deadliest hunters in the ocean. Readers will learn about what makes sharks such dangerous predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. Fun Facts and an Amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these awesome

Get up close and personal with the real Navy SEALs who inspired the mega-selling Rogue Warrior series The Real Team spotlights each member, adding depth and greater reality to the persona of the Rogue Warrior. Told in Marcinko\'s unique first-person voice, readers will learn how and why he chose each of them in order to assemble one of the finest antiterrorist groups in U.S.

In The Smallest Lights in the Universe, MIT astrophysicist Sara Seager interweaves the story of her search for meaning and solace after losing her first husband to cancer, her unflagging search for an Earth-like exoplanet and her unexpected discovery of new

This collection explores the never-ending historical interest and rich and fascinating literary culture of Sicily, stretching back thousands of years. \"Through Writer\'s Eyes series titles go beyond the usual travel guide handbook, providing details on settings, scenes, and cultural sights that have served as inspiration for writers.\" Midwest Book

Many supernatural creatures are said to inhabit our world. Their magical, wonderland realm has been the subject of many books, movies, and our childhood dreams. In this richly illustrated book, 30 designers from around the world transform natural settings into enchanting displays that recreate that sense of wonder. Using artificial flowers, fabric, sticks, wire, crystals, berries, acorns, baskets,