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Cold case secrets | Cold Case Secrets | No suspects, no leads, no evidence. ...Two relentless detectives. Sayeh Proudfoot Griffin is bending the rules while investigating an Indigenous girl's cold case. Her methods infuriate her new partner, Levi Wyatt, but he can't ignore his attraction to her. Their romance heats up as their search leads beyond the Macawi ... | 21 | 228 |
Cold case secrets | Cold Case | When thirteen-year-old Oz Keiller finds a dead body in his family's Santa Fe, New Mexico, restaurant, he is determined to solve the mystery in which his older brother is implicated, but which also involves their long-dead father, who was accused of being a spy. | 21 | 229 |
Coming-of-age novel | The Falconer | A New York Times Editor’s Choice Pick “A novel of huge heart and fierce intelligence. It has restored my faith in pretty much everything.” —Ann Patchett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth “[An] electric debut novel…Reader, beware: Spending time with Lucy is unapologetic fun, and heartbreak, and awe a... | 22 | 237 |
Coming-of-age novel | Coming of Age in the 21st Century | Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Coming of Age in America and Coming of Age Around the World, this new anthology of fiction and memoir explores coming of age in the new millennium. Twenty-one stories by noted authors including Sherman Alexie, Mary F. Chen, Junot Diaz, Louise Erdrich, Seth Kantner, an... | 22 | 238 |
Coming-of-age novel | Girlhood in British Coming-of-Age Novels | The book discusses a selection of coming-of-age narratives that offer a revisiting of the classic Bildungsroman heroine – the young white middle-class woman – and present her developments in postwar and postmillennial British literature. In terms of theoretical approaches, the study draws on works by the feminist criti... | 22 | 239 |
Coming-of-age novel | Everywhere You Don't Belong | A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2020 Winner of the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence “A comically dark coming-of-age story about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, but it’s also social commentary at its finest, woven seamlessly into the work . . . Bump’s meditation on belonging and not b... | 22 | 240 |
Coming-of-age novel | Color Me In | A powerful coming-of-age novel, pulled from personal experience, about the meaning of friendship, the joyful beginnings of romance, and the racism and religious intolerance that can both strain a family to the breaking point and strengthen its bonds. Growing up in an affluent suburb of New York City, sixteen-year-old N... | 22 | 241 |
Coming-of-age novel | The Star Side of Bird Hill | Two sisters are suddenly sent from their home in Brooklyn to Barbados to live with their grandmother, in Naomi Jackson’s stunning debut novel This lyrical novel of community, betrayal, and love centers on an unforgettable matriarchal family in Barbados. Two sisters, ages ten and sixteen, are exiled from Brooklyn to Bir... | 22 | 242 |
Coming-of-age novel | Children of Globalization | Children of Globalization is the first book-length exploration of contemporary Diasporic Coming-of-age Novels in the context of globalized and de facto multicultural societies. Diasporic Coming-of-age Novels subvert the horizon of expectations of the originating and archetypal form of the genre, the traditional Bildung... | 22 | 243 |
Coming-of-age novel | Coming of Age in Contemporary American Fiction | This book explores the ways in which a range of recent American novelists have handled the genre of the 'coming-of-age' novel, or the Bildungsroman. Novels of this genre characteristically dramatise the vicissitudes of growing up and the trials and tribulations of young adulthood, often presented through depictions of ... | 22 | 244 |
Coming-of-age transformation | The Step Back | After Ed Garrison's family falls apart, he finds himself alone in Northern California, burying his feelings in sports, writing, and romance. Sidelined by failure and betrayal, Ed realizes the only place to pick up the pieces is back home. | 23 | 245 |
Coming-of-age transformation | Tomorrow, When the War Began | When Ellie and six of her friends return home from a camping trip deep in the bush, they find things hideously wrong -- their families gone, houses empty and abandoned, pets and stock dead. Gradually they begin to comprehend that their country has been invaded and everyone in the town has been taken prisoner. As the ho... | 23 | 246 |
Coming-of-age transformation | Coming to Age | A comprehensive overview of inner events and creative possibilities after middle age. Pretat explores the tasks and potential rewards of this period, including the relevance of the Demeter-Persephone myth. | 23 | 247 |
Coming-of-age transformation | Entering the Shift Age | Change is everywhere! Thanks to a global economy, the force of the Internet, and the explosion of mobile technology, we have entered into a new era, the shift age, in which change happens so quickly that it's become the norm. Houle identifies and explains the new forces that will shape our lives for the next 20 years. | 23 | 248 |
Coming-of-age transformation | The House on Mango Street | A TODAY SHOW #ReadWithJenna BOOK CLUB PICK NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A coming-of-age classic about a young girl growing up in Chicago • Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world—from the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievemen... | 23 | 249 |
Coming-of-age transformation | The Star Side of Bird Hill | Two sisters are suddenly sent from their home in Brooklyn to Barbados to live with their grandmother, in Naomi Jackson’s stunning debut novel This lyrical novel of community, betrayal, and love centers on an unforgettable matriarchal family in Barbados. Two sisters, ages ten and sixteen, are exiled from Brooklyn to Bir... | 23 | 250 |
Coming-of-age transformation | ONE DAY LIFE WILL CHANGE | "One Day Life Will Change" is a captivating and thought-provoking book that takes readers on an emotional journey through the lives of its diverse and compelling characters. Set in a world where destiny and chance collide, this book explores the transformative power of a single moment that can alter the course of one's... | 23 | 251 |
Coming-of-age transformation | Year of the Amphibian | What is paradise for a fourteen-year-old boy? For Conrad it's definitely not dusty Los Angeles, where he's stuck living with his mother and his cheeky little sisters. Paradise is the forest where his dad still lives, by the water where everything is beautiful, where he belongs. * IndieReader Discovery Awards 2019: Winn... | 23 | 252 |
Coming-of-age transformation | Coming of Age on Film | In Coming of Age on Film: Stories of Transformation in World Cinema, essays by twelve film scholars examine the theme of coming of age in the cinema of Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Through their consideration of the development that leads to transformation in individuals, nations, or even the film industry itself... | 23 | 253 |
Con artist scandal | The Little Black Book of Scams | The Canadian edition of The Little Black Book of Scams is a compact and easy to use reference guide filled with information Canadians can use to protect themselves against a variety of common scams. It debunks common myths about scams, provides contact information for reporting a scam to the correct authority, and offe... | 24 | 254 |
Con artist scandal | The Art of the Con | “Must reading for any true-crime fan . . . [a] diverse, colorful crew of art-gallery grifters and scammers . . . Highly recommended!” —Howie Carr, New York Times–bestselling author Art scams are today so numerous that the specter of a lawsuit arising from a mistaken attribution has scared a number of experts away from ... | 24 | 255 |
Con artist scandal | Madness Under the Royal Palms | The New York Times bestselling history of the glamour and debauchery of the ultra-wealthy Palm Beach community--from The Breakers to Trump's Mar-a-Lago. For more than a hundred years, Palm Beach has been an exclusive and exotic universe of wealth and privilege in America. And until Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme devastat... | 24 | 256 |
Con artist scandal | Handbook of Frauds, Scams, and Swindles | It has been said that scammers and swindlers often display characteristics commonly attributed to good leadership. These include setting a vision, communicating it clearly, and motivating others to follow their lead. But when these skills are used by unconscionable people to satisfy greed, how can the average person re... | 24 | 257 |
Con artist scandal | Scandal, Heartbreak, and Deceit | Reeling from the sudden, shattering implosion of her twenty-eight-year marriage, single mother and health care professional Elizabeth Mahoney turns to online dating sites in hopes of finding a way to heal and move ahead with her life. Instead, she discovers that the site is rife with opportunists who prey on emotionall... | 24 | 258 |
Con artist scandal | Palm Beach Babylon | Palm Beach, Florida . . . the sultry island paradise where America's rich and famous flock to play, cheat, do drugs, make deals, break the law, and occasionally commit murder. Now award-winning journalists Weiss and Hoffman tell the real story of this American Babylon. 24 pages of photos. | 24 | 259 |
Con artist scandal | Provenance | A tautly paced investigation of one the 20th century's most audacious art frauds, which generated hundreds of forgeries-many of them still hanging in prominent museums and private collections today Provenance is the extraordinary narrative of one of the most far-reaching and elaborate deceptions in art history. Investi... | 24 | 260 |
Con artist scandal | Unacceptable | FORBES TOP 10 HIGHER EDUCATION BOOKS OF 2020 The riveting true story behind the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, a cautionary tale of parenting gone wrong, the system that enabled families to veer so far off course, and the mastermind who made it all happen. When federal prosecutors dropped the bombshell of Op... | 24 | 261 |
Confidence building guide | Building Self-Confidence for Dummies | We could all use a little more confidence in our lives. With a push in the right direction, you can discover how to carry yourself confidently at work, at home, and even in relationships. This friendly guide shows you what confidence is and where it comes from, and offers practical tips and techniques to build on your ... | 25 | 262 |
Confidence building guide | The Self-Confidence Workbook | Discover tools to help you build self-confidence for a better life. From facing your fears to practicing acceptance and self-compassion, The Self-Confidence Workbook offers practical and effective strategies to help you bring out your best self. You'll learn how to guide yourself through having self-confidence in relat... | 25 | 263 |
Confidence building guide | The Self-Esteem Workbook | People of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances struggle with low self-esteem. This long-awaited, fully revised second edition of the best-selling The Self-Esteem Workbook includes up-to-date information on brain plasticity, and new chapters on forgiveness, mindfulness, and cultivating lovingkindness and compassion.... | 25 | 264 |
Confidence building guide | Building Confidence and Improving Behavior in Children | Written by a dedicated school psychologist and licensed behavioral specialist with more than 20 years experience working with families, schools, and communities, this guide includes: -Research- and experience-based strategies to help your child or student build confidence and become more cooperative-The science behind ... | 25 | 265 |
Confidence building guide | Your Guide to Public Speaking | Are you part of the 73% of the population that experiences anxiety from public speaking? Face your fears with this valuable guide that combines real-world case studies and practice activities to help build your confidence. You may not be afraid of heights or spiders but making a speech in front of a large crowd—whether... | 25 | 266 |
Confidence building guide | 10 Simple Solutions for Building Self-Esteem | Easy Ways to Appreciate Yourself Learn to appreciate yourself with these ten simple solutions for building self-esteem. These easy-to-grasp tips for fostering a positive sense of self distill and add to many of the best, most effective techniques from the author Glenn Schiraldi's successful Self-Esteem Workbook. They d... | 25 | 267 |
Confidence building guide | Kid Confidence | "A wise and realistic program for instilling genuine self-esteem in children." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Help your child cultivate real, lasting confidence! In Kid Confidence, a licensed clinical psychologist and parenting expert offers practical, evidence-based parenting strategies to help kids foster satisfying... | 25 | 268 |
Confidence building guide | Fear Is My Homeboy | If you love empowering non-fiction books like "You are a Badass" by Jen Sincero, "Girl Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis, or "5-Second Rule" by Mel Robbins you'll love Fear Is My Homeboy. In Fear Is My Homeboy, author Judi Holler has a message: It’s time to stop letting fear boss you around so you can start leveling up ... | 25 | 269 |
Confidence building guide | Six Pillars of Self-Esteem | The modern classic on building self-esteem to improve your mindset, achieve more, and boost your relationships with your partner, kids, co-workers, and more—from a pioneering psychotherapist “Brilliant, laser-focused, and critically relevant, Dr. Nathaniel Branden’s ‘pillars’ give us a lifelong set of foundations upon ... | 25 | 270 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | Conspiracies of Conspiracies | It’s tempting to think that we live in an unprecedentedly fertile age for conspiracy theories, with seemingly each churn of the news cycle bringing fresh manifestations of large-scale paranoia. But the sad fact is that these narratives of suspicion—and the delusional psychologies that fuel them—have been a constant pre... | 26 | 271 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | Conspiracy Theories in Turkey | Conspiracy theories are no longer just a curiosity for afficionados but a politically salient theme in the age of Trump, Brexit and "fake news". One of the countries that has been entrapped in conspiratorial visions is Turkey, and this book is the first comprehensive survey in English of the Turkish conspiratorial mind... | 26 | 272 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | The Hidden Tunnels: Unraveling the Enigmatic Secrets of the Denver Airport | The Hidden Tunnels: Unraveling the Enigmatic Secrets of the Denver Airport Nestled in the heart of Colorado, Denver International Airport has long been a hub of intrigue and speculation. In "The Hidden Tunnels: Unraveling the Enigmatic Secrets of the Denver Airport," delve into the enigmatic mysteries that surround thi... | 26 | 273 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | The Adder's Den, Or Secrets of the Great Conspiracy to Overthrow Liberty in America (Classic Reprint) | Excerpt from The Adder's Den, or Secrets of the Great Conspiracy to Overthrow Liberty in America Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston a Committee to draft "a Declaration of Independence." Although Mr. Adams was rocked in the cradle of liberty, Mr. Jefferson was unanimously known as her champ... | 26 | 274 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | Handbook of Conspiracy Theory and Contemporary Religion | Conspiracy theories are a ubiquitous feature of our times. The Handbook of Conspiracy Theories and Contemporary Religion is the first reference work to offer a comprehensive, transnational overview of this phenomenon along with in-depth discussions of how conspiracy theories relate to religion(s). Bringing together exp... | 26 | 275 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | Sandy Hook | Slate, "25 Best Crime Books, Podcasts, and Documentaries of All Time" Vanity Fair’s “Books We Can't Stop Thinking About” Carnegie Medal Nonfiction Longlist 2023 The Washington Post Best Non-Fiction Books of 2022 Publishers Weekly Best Books 2022 Kirkus Best Non-Fiction Books of 2022 Slate Best Books 2022 Chicago Tribun... | 26 | 276 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | The Road to Dealey: Secrets and Lies Behind the JFK Assassination | In the annals of American history, few events have been as scrutinized, debated, and shrouded in mystery as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Pasquale De Marco's groundbreaking book, The Road to Dealey: Secrets and Lies Behind the JFK Assassination, delves into the depths of this defining moment, uncoveri... | 26 | 277 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | A Culture of Conspiracy | Unravelling the genealogies and permutations of conspiracist worldviews, this work shows how this web of urban legends has spread among sub-cultures on the Internet and through mass media, and how this phenomenon relates to larger changes in American culture. | 26 | 278 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | The AIDS Conspiracy | Examines conspiracy theories surrounding HIV and AIDS, focusing on two main widely believed falsehoods--that America manufactured AIDS to be a biological weapon and the belief that HIV is harmless and the true cause of AIDS are antiretroviral drugs. | 26 | 279 |
Conspiracy theory unraveling | The Illuminati Control: Unraveling The Secrets Of Global Dominance | This thought-provoking book delves into the secretive world of the Illuminati, a clandestine organization believed to have significant influence over global events. The author takes readers on an illuminating journey, exposing the hidden strategies and agendas employed by this elusive group to maintain control and adva... | 26 | 280 |
Courage and bravery | Dare to Lead | #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Don’t miss the five-par... | 27 | 281 |
Courage and bravery | Brave | Live every day with greater clarity, confidence and courage. Brave is a handbook for being more courageous. Written for busy people on the go, its short, focused chapters provide practical tools and empowering perspectives to help you build your 'courage muscles' in your work, relationships and life. Drawing on her bac... | 27 | 282 |
Courage and bravery | Train the Brave | What would you do today if you were being brave? Courage begets courage. It's a habit. Doing something brave everyday - no matter how small - unlocks new possibilities, opportunities and pathways to thrive in your work, relationships and life. Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, best-selling... | 27 | 283 |
Courage and bravery | Choosing Courage | An inspirational, practical, and research-based guide for standing up and speaking out skillfully at work. Have you ever wanted to disagree with your boss? Speak up about your company's lack of diversity or unequal pay practices? Make a tough decision you knew would be unpopular? We all have opportunities to be courage... | 27 | 284 |
Courage and bravery | Brave As Can Be | From the author and illustrator of the bestselling In My Heart The life of a toddler can be full of frightening things: the dark, the neighbor's dog, and thunderstorms, just to name a few. As children get older, they begin to feel braver around these everyday events, but how do they build this newfound confidence? In t... | 27 | 285 |
Courage and bravery | I Am Courage | Encourage kids to find their inner strength with this companion to the New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love! I move ahead one breath at a time. I act with bravery. I am courage. When we picture someone brave, we might think they’re fearless; but real courage comes from feeling scared and facing what chal... | 27 | 286 |
Courage and bravery | The Courage Quotient | The keys to understanding and developing courage This groundbreaking book reveals that courage is more about managing fear than not feeling it, and that courage can be learned. The author explains that most courageous people are unaware of their own bravery, and all of us have some form of courage in our lives now, to ... | 27 | 287 |
Courage and bravery | Courage | In the tradition of John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's fascinating collection of inspirational leaders is destined to become a staple of every politically conscious reader's library as his already-significant profile grows exponentially around the world. The prim... | 27 | 288 |
Criminal psychology analysis | Investigative Psychology | This ground-breaking text is the first to provide a detailed overview of Investigative Psychology, from the earliest work through to recent studies, including descriptions of previously unpublished internal reports. Crucially it provides a framework for students to explore this exciting terrain, combining Narrative The... | 28 | 289 |
Criminal psychology analysis | Criminal Psychology & Personality Profiling | Television programs and feature films present criminal psychology and profiling as a blend of psychic visions, supernatural intuition, and evidence analysis. The reality, however, is quite different. Using true-crime case studies from history and the present, examples from current and former FBI profilers, and informat... | 28 | 290 |
Criminal psychology analysis | CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY | Criminal psychology is the application of the principles of normal and abnormal psychology to the understanding, prediction, and control of criminal behavior. Criminal Psychology: Nature, Nurture, Culture provides an in-depth yet readable introduction to the foundations of criminal psychology as it is understood and pr... | 28 | 291 |
Criminal psychology analysis | The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds | The bestselling author of The Forensic Science of C.S.I. examines the real-life cases behind the hit television series Criminal Minds Week after week, the hit TV show Criminal Minds gives viewers a look inside the psyches of the fictional serial killers tracked by the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit). This elite team of ... | 28 | 292 |
Criminal psychology analysis | Applied Criminal Psychology | Applied Criminal Psychology provides the reader with a comprehensive and practical guide to psychological research and techniques. It is introductory and wide-ranging and covers important forensic aspects of psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences. Many key forensic issues are covered, including personality dis... | 28 | 293 |
Criminal psychology analysis | Criminal Psychology | This thoroughly updated and revised new edition provides an essential overview of a full range of psychological contributions to the understanding of crime and the processes of dealing with offenders and helping their victims. From the cognitive, developmental and social processes that influence a diverse range of crim... | 28 | 294 |
Criminal psychology analysis | The Psychology of Death Investigations | The Psychology of Death Investigations outlines definitively how behavioral evidence can often provide the necessary components and "missing pieces" to complement physical evidence as an essential tool for incident reconstruction. In order to determine the direction of an investigation and to prioritize leads, if neces... | 28 | 295 |
Criminal psychology analysis | Criminal Behavior | Crime Statistics suggest that Americans are not a notably law-abiding people. With some 13 million felonies reported every year, it is not surprising that few topics engage public attention and imagination more compellingly than the dynamics of criminal behavior. Volume and ubiquity alone might suggest the psychology o... | 28 | 296 |
Cult horror suspense | Horror Movie Freak | You'll scream with delight while reading this fun and engaging book that discusses fright flicks all horror fans need to see to ascend to the level of a true Horror Freak —from classics (Dracula and Psycho) to modern movies (Drag Me to Hell) and lesser-known gems (Dog Soldiers). Movies are divided into various categori... | 29 | 297 |
Cult horror suspense | The Horror of It All | Pop culture history meets blood-soaked memoir as Adam Rockoff, “a passionate fan of the horror genre in all its forms,” (The New York Times) recalls a life spent watching blockbuster slasher films, cult classics, and everything in between. Horror films have simultaneously captivated and terrified audiences for generati... | 29 | 298 |
Cult horror suspense | Night Film | On a damp October night, the body of young, beautiful Ashley Cordova is found in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. By all appearances her death is a suicide--but investigative journalist Scott McGrath suspects otherwise. Though much has been written about the dark and unsettling films of Ashley's father, Stani... | 29 | 299 |
Cult horror suspense | Cult of the Spider Queen | An ancient horror deep in the Amazon jungle spins a web of nightmares to ensnare adventurers, explorers, and their souls, in this skin-crawling Arkham Horror novel of cosmic dread. Arkham-based investigative reporter Andy van Nortwick has discovered that famed Amazon explorer and film director Maude Brion, missing for ... | 29 | 300 |
Cult horror suspense | A Dictionary of Film Studies | A Dictionary of Film Studies covers all aspects of its discipline as it is currently taught at undergraduate level. Offering exhaustive and authoritative coverage, this A-Z is written by experts in the field, and covers terms, concepts, debates, and movements in film theory and criticism; national, international, and t... | 29 | 301 |
Cult horror suspense | The Weight of Lies | In this gripping, atmospheric family drama, a young woman investigates the forty--year--old murder that inspired her mother's bestselling novel, and uncovers devastating truths--and dangerous lies. Reformed party girl Meg Ashley leads a life of privilege, thanks to a bestselling horror novel her mother wrote decades ag... | 29 | 302 |
Cult horror suspense | Last Days | Last Days (winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel of the Year) by Adam Nevill is a Blair Witch style novel in which a documentary film-maker undertakes the investigation of a dangerous cult—with creepy consequences. When guerrilla documentary maker, Kyle Freeman, is asked to shoot a film on the notor... | 29 | 303 |
Cult horror suspense | The Pleasure and Pain of Cult Horror Films | The horror genre harbors a number of films too bold or bizarre to succeed with mainstream audiences, but offering unique, startling and often groundbreaking qualities that have won them an enduring following. Beginning with Victor Sjostrom's The Phantom Carriage in 1921, this book tracks the evolution and influence of ... | 29 | 304 |
Cult horror suspense | The Notorious Dr. August | Christopher Bram tells the story of Augustus Fitzwilliam Boyd, alias Dr. August, a clairvoyant pianist who communes with ghosts, and who finds meaning in his life through a strange love triangle with a righteous ex-slave and nervous white governess. Spanning the years between the Civil War and the early 1920's, this ri... | 29 | 305 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | Perspectives | A collection of chapters on the essential topics in cultural anthropology. Different from other introductory textbooks, this book is an edited volume with each chapter written by a different author. Each author has written from their experiences working as an anthropologist and that personal touch makes for an accessib... | 30 | 306 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | The Roots of Modern Psychology and Law | Psychology's formal interaction with law began early in the twentieth century, though little in the way of substantive scholarly and professional development occurred until several decades later. The emergence of psychology and law as a modern field of scholarship was marked by the founding of the American Psychology-L... | 30 | 307 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | Explorations in Cultural Anthropology | Explorations in Cultural Anthropology is a collection of readings chosen to demonstrate the varied and valuable applications of the anthropological perspective to real-world problems on local, regional, and global scales. It introduces undergraduates to the exciting, perplexing, and troubling issues that socio-cultural... | 30 | 308 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | Language Revival Movements | Language Revival Movements explores the complex efforts to revitalize endangered languages, examining the social, cultural, and linguistic factors involved. It highlights how colonization and globalization have contributed to language loss, impacting communities and their cultural heritage. The book emphasizes that lan... | 30 | 309 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | The Anthropology Graduate's Guide | In this revised edition of The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide, Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins present a set of practical steps that guides the reader through the transition from student to professional, covering a wide range of career options for which an anthropology degree is applicable. It includes an overview of anthr... | 30 | 310 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | Dr. Calhoun's Mousery | A bizarre and compelling biography of a scientist and his work, using rodent cities to question the potential catastrophes of human overpopulation. It was the strangest of experiments. What began as a utopian environment, where mice had sumptuous accommodations, had all the food and water they could want, and were free... | 30 | 311 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | Brilliant Teaching | Think like an artist and design a classroom that works—well—for everyone In Brilliant Teaching, you will come to understand that equity—when we view it from an informed, multi-layered, and artistic perspective—is the essential purpose of teaching. As education thought leader Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge argues, true equity d... | 30 | 312 |
Cultural anthropology deep-dive | Research Methods in Anthropology | Research Methods in Anthropology is the standard textbook for methods classes in anthropology. Written in Russ BernardOs unmistakable conversational style, his guide has launched tens of thousands of students into the fieldwork enterprise with a combination of rigorous methodology, wry humor, and commonsense advice. Th... | 30 | 313 |
Cultural identity exploration | Cultural Identity and Global Process | This fascinating book explores the interface between global processes, identity formation and the production of culture. Examining ideas ranging from world systems theory to postmodernism, Jonathan Friedman investigates the relations between the global and the local, to show how cultural fragmentation and modernist hom... | 31 | 314 |
Cultural identity exploration | La Línea | Over a decade since its publication, Ann Jaramillo's heartbreaking middle grade novel La Linea—about crossing the Mexican border into the US—is more timely than ever. Miguel has dreamed of joining his parents in California since the day they left him behind in Mexico six years, eleven months, and twelve days ago. On th... | 31 | 315 |
Cultural identity exploration | Paths to Successful Development | The influence of the lifespan approach has been an important feature of recent research in developmental psychology, as has a growing interest in the relationship between personality and development. This important new book, edited by two distinguished psychologists, explores the relationship between personality and de... | 31 | 316 |
Cultural identity exploration | Exploring Cultural Value | Exploring Cultural Value presents ground breaking new research on the use of the cultural value lens to explain and investigate those areas of society where art and culture can have an impact or add value, beyond economic measures. The book develops and advances existing concepts around cultural value, and thus provide... | 31 | 317 |
Cultural identity exploration | Difference Matters | Allens proven ability and flare for presenting complex and oftentimes sensitive topics in nonthreatening ways carry over in the latest edition of Difference Matters. Her down-to-earth analysis of six social identity categories reveals how communication establishes and enacts identity and power dynamics. She provides hi... | 31 | 318 |
Cultural identity exploration | Identity and Lifelong Learning | Learning and identity development are lifetime processes of becoming. The construction of self, of interest to scholars and practitioners in adult development and adult learning, is an ongoing process, with the self both forming and being formed by lived experience in privileged and oppressive contexts. Intersecting id... | 31 | 319 |
Cultural identity exploration | Communicating Ethnic and Cultural Identity | This intercultural communication text reader brings together the many dimensions of ethnic and cultural identity and shows how they are communicated in everyday life. Introducing and applying key concepts, theories, and approaches--from empirical to ethnographic--a wide variety of essays look at the experiences of Afri... | 31 | 320 |
Cultural identity exploration | Esperanza Rising | A modern classic for our time and for all time-this beloved, award-winning bestseller resonates with fresh meaning for each new generation. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Rita Williams-Garcia. Pura Belpre Award Winner * "Readers will be swept up." -Publishers Weekly, starred review Esp... | 31 | 321 |
Cultural identity exploration | Questions of Cultural Identity | Why and how do contemporary questions of culture so readily become highly charged questions of identity? The question of cultural identity lies at the heart of current debates in cultural studies and social theory. At issue is whether those identities which defined the social and cultural world of modern societies for ... | 31 | 322 |
Cultural identity exploration | Analysing Identity | People's identities are addressed and brought into being by interaction with others. Identity processes encompass biographical experiences, historical eras and cultural norms in which the self's autonomy varies according to the flux of power relationships with others. Identity Structure Analysis (ISA) draws upon psycho... | 31 | 323 |
Cursed artifact quest | Diablo III: Book of Tyrael | Delve deeper into the dark fantasy world of the Diablo universe in this illustrated tome as a mortal angel reveals history and lore. One of the most exciting and visceral action role-playing games in recent memory, Diablo® has become a worldwide gaming phenomenon. Diablo III: Book of Tyrael takes fans even further into... | 32 | 324 |
Cursed artifact quest | We Hunt the Flame | An Ignyte Award Winner 2020 A TIME Magazine Top 100 Fantasy Book of All Time A Paste Magazine Best YA Book of 2019 A PopSugar Best YA Book of 2019 A TeenVogue Book Club Pick for 2019 A Barnes & Noble Teen Book Club Pick for 2019 "Lyrical and spellbinding" —Marieke Njikamp, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Set in a ... | 32 | 325 |
Cursed artifact quest | Cursed Cleric | When EVIL rises, GOOD needs a Hero. A thousand years ago, on the world of Claire-Agon, a war raged between men and dragons, destroying the creatures and the land's many civilizations. The ancient nemesis of man is revealed as dragons awaken while Ulatha is covered in darkness as the undead walk again. Targon, and his t... | 32 | 326 |
Cursed artifact quest | Squad of Ghosts | In the ethereal realm, where spectral entities roam and unseen forces collide, a group of valiant beings known as the Squad of Ghosts emerges as guardians of justice and protectors of the delicate balance. United by their extraordinary abilities and unwavering dedication, they embark on a series of thrilling adventures... | 32 | 327 |
Cursed artifact quest | "Roblox Realm 9: Epic Adventures and Quests" | "Roblox Realm 9: Epic Adventures and Quests" Embark on a journey beyond imagination with "Roblox Realm 9: Epic Adventures and Quests," the ultimate guide to conquering the most thrilling quests and crafting your legacy in the Roblox universe. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a curious newbie, this book is your key... | 32 | 328 |
Cursed artifact quest | The Quest for the Cursed Mirrors | Reflections of Deceit, Visions of Unity. As kingdoms teeter on the brink of discord, four brave students must unravel a magical mystery to prevent war, guided by reflections that could shatter their reality and their trust in each other. In "The Quest for the Cursed Mirrors," the delicate balance between Eldavon and Od... | 32 | 329 |
Cursed artifact quest | Pathfinder Magic Unleashed | Unlock the Mysteries of Magic with "Pathfinder Magic Unleashed"! Dive into the enchanting world of Pathfinder with a comprehensive guide that unveils the secrets of magic from its ancient origins to its spellbinding manifestations on the battlefield. "Pathfinder Magic Unleashed" invites you into a realm where the arcan... | 32 | 330 |
Cursed artifact quest | Adventure Quest | Dive into the realm of imagination and camaraderie with *Adventure Quest*, your ultimate guide to creating and sustaining an unforgettable role-playing game (RPG) experience. Whether you're a novice Game Master or a seasoned adventurer, this eBook opens the portal to crafting immersive worlds, epic quests, and a thrivi... | 32 | 331 |
Cursed artifact search | The Conjured Chest | The authoritative true story of the notorious deadly chest and the victims of the curse placed on it around 1830. The original letter by Virginia Cary Hudson is researched and published by Dr. Beverly Mayne Kienzle, Virginia's granddaughter and retired Harvard professor. | 33 | 332 |
Cursed artifact search | The Pirate's Curse | The Pirate's Curse: A Swashbuckling Adventure is an epic tale of adventure, treasure, and danger on the high seas. Captain Blackbeard and his crew are the most feared pirates on the Caribbean, sailing the seas in search of treasure and adventure. But when they come across an ancient treasure map that is said to be curs... | 33 | 333 |
Cursed artifact search | The Curse of Roanoke | In the murky depths of American history lies one of its most enduring enigmas: the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Disappearing without a trace in the late 16th century, the settlers of Roanoke Island left behind only a single cryptic word—CROATOAN—carved into a post as a haunting clue to their fate. For centuries, this myster... | 33 | 334 |
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