BREATH of Scandal.Imperishable zephyr! Dispenser of delight to all:—save those it touches. Floating in playful sport around the globe, it does little harm to callous sinners. But it blights, with a special and vociferous joy, superior persons.

John Hanson Mitchell has long written about his garden outside of Boston, and about the plants and animals with whom he shares this land. In 2022, the United Nations and others started reporting the true severity of the climate crisis as the Earth passed a point of no return. All across the globe it was the worst year on record for climate-related disasters, including extinctions, deadly floods, massive fires, and dramatic droughts, all of which have worsened since that year. Mitchell, lik...

(June 2003) - Special Eraserhead issue! New interview with David Lynch, plus possibly the world's lengthiest (9000+ word) analysis of the film. Also in this issue: interviews with Charlotte Stewart (Mary X in Eraserhead, Betty Briggs in Twin Peaks) and Log Lady Catherine Coulson (whom Lynch describes as "the heroine of Eraserhead"). In addition, John Pierce reviews Martha Nochimson's Screen Couple Chemistry: The Power of 2 about Fox Mulder and Dana Scully of The X-Files. Bonus: the cover o...

(June 2001) - The final episode of Twin Peaks explained, with previously unpublished photos! Plus All Souls, and a lengthy X-Files discussion by Martha Nochimson and John Pierce!Wrapped in Plastic Magazine was a bi-monthly magazine devoted to analysis and critique of the works of David Lynch and other artists associated with the television series, Twin Peaks. WIP regularly featured in-depth analyses of films (and other projects) by Lynch, interviews with Twin Peaks actors, writers,...

Mindfulness has emerged as a valuable component of treatment for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This concise manual presents an evidence-based group intervention specifically tailored to the needs of this population. The Mindful Awareness Practices for ADHD (MAPs) program helps participants cultivate self-regulation of attention, emotions, and behavior; awareness of ADHD challenges; self-acceptance; and self-compassion. With a stepwise teachin...

Using official statistics, this book explores how the SNP managed to confound expectations and win a parliamentary majority in the 2011 Scottish General Election. Perhaps surprisingly, it was not constitutional politics or the return of the Conservatives to power in Westminster but domestic issues that decided the vote in the SNP's favour.

Introducing students to the scientific study of peace and war, this exciting new reader provides an overview of important and current scholarship in this dynamic area of study. Focusing on the factors that shape relationships between countries and that make war or peace more likely, this collection of articles by top scholars explores such key topics as dangerous dyads, alliances, territorial disputes, rivalry, arms races, democratic peace, trade, international organizations, territorial p...

Oak Island Unearthed! Third Canadian Edition by John O. O’BrienThis is a story of the world’s oldest continuous mystery about Oak Island - of supposed treasure left before 1795 by Spanish, French or British pirates, or the Knight’s Templars/Holy Grail, Christopher Columbus, returning British armies after the American War of Independence and a host of other speculations ... all that makes for a great story, many books, and a TV series ... well known here and around the world. But O’...

Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Christmas with this enchanting collection of classic carols. From the beloved "Silent Night" to the rousing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," each carol is a cherished part of the holiday tradition. This unabridged edition, meticulously compiled by John Addington Symonds, captures the true spirit of Christmas. With its rich harmonies and evocative lyrics, this collection will transport you to a world of wonder and joy. Gather your loved ones, raise y...

Some of humankind's greatest tools have been forged in the research laboratory. Who could argue that medical advances like antibiotics, blood transfusions, and pacemakers have not improved the quality of people's lives? But with each new technological breakthrough there comes an array of consequences, at once predicted and unpredictable, beneficial and hazardous.Outcry over recent developments in the reproductive and genetic sciences has revealed deep fissures in society's percepti...

The workforce has changed. Have your hiring habits kept up?In Fire Your Hiring Habits, Dr. John W. Mitchell—President and CEO of the Global Electronics Association—exposes the flaws in today’s hiring and retention practices and offers a bold, actionable roadmap for building a resilient and adaptive workforce for 2025 and beyond.Whether you’re in the C-suite, HR, or leading a team in any industry, this book is your call to abandon outdated systems a...

The Fireless Cook Book turns a simple idea into a remarkably practical system for the home kitchen: bring food to a boil, seal it in an insulated cooker, and let retained heat do the rest. Written for inexperienced cooks as well as seasoned household managers, it explains the science behind fireless cooking and shows how this method can save fuel, labor, utensils, kitchen heat, and money while improving flavor and freeing the cook from constant attention. The book traces the evolution from...