Pioneering reporter Randy Shilts fights to expose the truth during the earliest days of the AIDS epidemic. With hospital beds filling up, the clock is ticking. . . . What will it take to wake up the nation?San Francisco, 1981. Drawn from true events, this graphic novel follows Randy Shilts—biographer of Harvey Milk and one of the first openly gay journalists hired by the mainstream press—as he receives a chilling call at the Chronicle: a L...

Throughout the world, in liberal states, it is common to use prenatal selection techniques and procedures which can prevent the birth of a disabled child. A common assumption is that this practice is driven by individual choice, and that the state itself is neutral. If instead the state was not neutral, this would raise fears of eugenics. The purpose of this book is to test this common assumption. While there is extensive literature on the ethics of selecting against disability, this book ...

Apprentice pastry chef Mélanie does not mind being haunted by her many times great-grandfather, Antonin Carème. But when the vengeful ghost of Carème's apprentice appears and begins to threaten her girlfriend, the stakes are raised, and ice-cream becomes a much more dangerous business than Mélanie had ever imagined.Best Served Cold is a novelette of approximately 9,500 words.

Our contemporary societies are made of meta-organizations — organizations composed of other organizations. These range from international bodies like the International Whaling Commission, to national industry or business associations like the crowdfunding association Finance Participative France, to local associations such as fisheries co-management committees in Catalunya. Meta-organizations have become a defining feature of how actors coordinate, govern and make collective decisions. But...

"The American Indian as Slaveholder and Secessionist" by Annie Heloise Abel explores the complex roles that Native Americans played in the institution of slavery and the Civil War. Abel meticulously examines how various tribes, particularly in the South, engaged in slaveholding practices and participated in the secessionist movement. Through detailed historical accounts, she sheds light on the often-overlooked narratives of Native American involvement in these pivotal events, challenging t...

"The American Indian as Participant in the Civil War" by Annie Heloise Abel explores the significant yet often overlooked role of Native Americans during the Civil War. Abel meticulously documents how various tribes engaged in the conflict, highlighting their motivations and the complexities of their alliances. The book delves into the experiences of different tribes, illustrating how the war impacted their lives and communities. Through detailed accounts and historical analysis, Abel shed...

"Letters of Abelard and Heloise" is a poignant collection of correspondence between two of the most famous lovers in history, Peter Abelard and Heloise. Their relationship, marked by intellectual passion and tragic circumstances, unfolds through their letters, revealing deep philosophical and emotional insights. Abelard, a renowned philosopher and theologian, and Heloise, a brilliant scholar, share their thoughts on love, loss, and the constraints imposed by society. Their exchanges reflec...

Jacqueline is a brilliant, no-nonsense scientist whose world revolves around precision and logic. She lives with her drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend, Tom, whose bedroom confidence makes coming home a pleasure all its own.But everything changes the moment she walks into Ulta Labs.In the clinical chill of the lab, Jacqueline's breath catches the instant she meets Kirsten - a stunning, untamed force with a smile that promises secrets and sin. Their eyes lock, and the air thickens with a tension ...

The American Indians in the Civil War is a rigorous historical study of Native nations caught within the military, diplomatic, and ideological crises of the 1860s. Abel examines Indian Territory, tribal factionalism, Confederate and Union policy, treaty obligations, and the campaigns that drew communities into a conflict not of their making. Written in a documentary, analytical style characteristic of early professional history, the book situates Native participation within the broader Civ...

In "The Slaveholding Indians" (Volumes 1-3), Annie Heloise Abel meticulously explores the complex relationships between Native American tribes and the institution of slavery in the United States. Through her rigorous historical analysis, she illuminates the ways in which certain Indigenous groups, particularly in the South, adopted and adapted the practices of slaveholding, often mirroring white society's economic and social structures. Abel's literary style is sharp and insightful, weavin...

In "The American Indians in the Civil War," Annie Heloise Abel presents a meticulous examination of the complex roles that Native American tribes played during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Abel employs a rich, narrative-driven style, interspersing thorough historical analysis with personal accounts and testimonies to illustrate the multifaceted involvement of American Indians amidst the conflict. The book situates itself within the broader context of Civil War li...

The 'Letters of Abelard and Heloise' stand as a poignant testament to the depth and complexity of human emotion and intellect during the medieval period. This collection deftly captures the range of literary styles from the philosophical inquiries and theological musings to the deeply personal and emotive exchanges that characterize the correspondence between these two iconic figures. The anthology not only encompasses intimate discourse on love and tragedy but also reveals profound reflec...