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This innovative work makes use of psychoanalytic, queer, and narrative theories to read nineteenth and twentieth-century American literature and demonstrate how the concept of contingency—whether chance, accident, luck, or mutation—enriches our understanding of how queer sexualities are articulated.... More

<p>The era in the United States between the Civil War and the end of World War I, was marked by increased nation-building, immigration, internal migration and racial tension. This period of time saw the rise of local colour literature, which described the peculiarities of regional life through "live... More

Introduces key terms, research traditions, debates, and histories for American Studies and Cultural Studies in an updated editionSince its initial publication, scholars and students alike have turned to Keywords for American Cultural Studies as an invaluable resource for understanding key terms and ... More

'A fine beginning for those intent on understanding the colonial past that shaped black and white Australia.' - Richard Broome, author of Aboriginal Australians Terrible Hard Biscuits introduces the main themes in the history of Aboriginal Australia: the complexity of Aboriginal-European relations ... More

The right learning design can support professional growth! Learning Forward is a leader in understanding and advancing professional learning that leads to student success. This series explores Learning Forward’s seven Standards for Professional Learning which outline the characteristics of effectiv... More

When teachers use data effectively, students see results. Part of a series on Learning Forward’s seven Standards for Professional Learning, this volume guides teachers and school leaders toward successful data-based decision making—an essential component of effective professional learning and schoo... More

When teachers use data effectively, students see results. Part of a series on Learning Forward’s seven Standards for Professional Learning, this volume guides teachers and school leaders toward successful data-based decision making—an essential component of effective professional learning and schoo... More

Part of a series on Learning Forward’s seven Standards for Professional Learning, this volume offers creative strategies for prioritizing, monitoring, and coordinating the resources required for educator learning and student success. This book includes: An original essay on how school systems ... More

Part of a series on Learning Forward’s seven Standards for Professional Learning, this volume offers creative strategies for prioritizing, monitoring, and coordinating the resources required for educator learning and student success. This book includes: An original essay on how school systems ... More

Two thrilling stories from the Military K-9 Unit seriesMission to Protect by Terri ReeWhen the Red Rose Killer leaves his calling card for Staff Sergeant Felicity Monroe, she knows exactly what that means—she’s on his revenge list. Her boss, Master Sergeant Westley James, and K-9 German shepherd Dak... More

Two thrilling stories from the True Blue K-9 Unit series.Seeking the Truth by Terri ReedBy secretly investigating the New York City K-9 Command Unit chief’s murder, reporter Rachelle Clark puts a bull’s-eye on her back. Single dad and K-9 unit officer Carter Jameson thought Rachelle was reporting on... More

What are you waiting for? Whether you're dreaming about starting a business, learning about entrepreneurship, or on the brink of creating a new opportunity right now, don't wait. Open this book. Inside you will find everything you need. This book contains: a vivid new way to learn about and to p... More

The proliferation of pipelines to transport oil and natural gas represents a major area of contestation in the landscape of energy development. Battles over energy pipelines pit private landowners, local community representatives, and environmentalists against energy corporations and industry suppor... More

Love Inspired Suspense authors Valerie Hansen, Terri Reed and Lenora Worth conclude the saga of the Texas K-9 Unit with three heartpounding romantic suspense novels in one box set! Come along for the ride as the brave officers and their trusty canine partners work to keep Texas safe in these three s... More

A team of FBI agents and their K-9 partners race across the country to track down criminals and save livesGUARDIANWhen a fellow FBI agent is kidnapped and a protected witness vanishes, Leo Gallagher will stop at nothing to find them both. So when he discovers a link between the case and a single mot... More

The holidays are dangerous times for these K-9 heroes. Enjoy four heart pounding K-9 unit novellas in one box set!When a single dad returns from a war zone and discovers someone is following him, he turns to a K-9 officer for help.After a cryptic note appears in the playground at a daycare center, a... More

Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. SEEKING THE TRUTHTrue Blue K-9 Unitby Terri ReedBy investigating the murder of the NYPD K-9 Command Unit chief, reporter Rachelle Clark draws a killer’s attention. And if she wants to stay alive... More

Love Inspired Suspense authors Lenora Worth, Terri Reed and Valerie Hansen continue the spine-tingling True Blue K-9 Unit series. Enjoy these three romantic suspense novels in this box set!To take down a serial bomber, two NYPD K-9 officers must go undercover—as a married couple. By secretly investi... More

K-9 HOLIDAY RESCUERookie K-9 Unit Christmas by Valerie Hansen and Lenora WorthIn Surviving Christmas by Valerie Hansen, Sean Murray turns to K-9 officer Zoe Trent for help when he discovers someone is following him. Can Zoe protect Sean and his son…and make sure this Christmas isn’t their last? And ... More

Love Inspired brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This Love Inspired bundle includes Cozy Christmas by Valerie Hansen, Her Holiday Hero by Margaret Daley and Jingle Bell Romance by Mia Ross.Look ... More

In this gritty anthology, fourteen mystery stories show the seedier side of the Wisconsin city beyond beer, butter burgers, and Laverne & Shirley.Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all-new stories, e... More

This is the first book to address the concept of resilience and its specific application and relevance to tourism, in particular tourism destinations. Resilience relates to the ability of organisms, communities, ecosystems and populations to withstand the impacts of external forces while retaining t... More

The concept of digitalization captures the widespread adoption of digital technologies in our lives, in the structure and functioning of organizations and in the transformation of our economy and society. Digital technologies for data processing and communication underly high-impact innovations incl... More

This book offers an updated and comprehensive review of the role of vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and augmentation techniques in all fields of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology. Addressing the latest advances in terms of the materials used and combined approaches with othe... More

This book offers an updated and comprehensive review of the role of vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty and augmentation techniques in all fields of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology. Addressing the latest advances in terms of the materials used and combined approaches with othe... More