Historicizing both emotions and politics, this open access book argues that the historical work of emotion is most clearly understood in terms of the dynamics of institutionalization. This is shown in twelve case studies that focus on decisive moments in European and US history from 1800 until today. Each case study clarifies how emotions were central to people’s political engagement and its effects. The sources range from parliamentary buildings and social movements, to images and speeche...

In The Sonic Persona, Holger Schulze undertakes a critical study of some of the most influential studies in sound since the 19th century in the natural sciences, the engineering sciences, and in media theory, confronting them with contemporary artistic practices, with experimental critique, and with disturbing sonic experiences.From Hermann von Helmholtz to Miley Cyrus, from FLUXUS to the Arab Spring, from Wavefield Synthesis to otoacoustic emissions, from premillennial cl...

Twelve-year-old Cadet Leo, callsign Ghost Lead, is the Human Alliance's youngest ace pilot. Brave, resourceful, and a master of the stars, he flies the Star-Slayer with unmatched skill. When the galaxy faces extinction, Leo proves that true heroism isn't about age—it's about having the courage to fly into the unknown.

No more corpses. At least, that was the plan.THE MULTIMILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNSLawyer turned murderer Björn wants to stop killing. Unfortunately, the prisoner in his basement is getting restless, the parents' committee at his daughter's preschool is clamouring for his attention, and to cap it all, he's also being blackmailed.To manage all this stress, he turns to a mindfulness coach to learn about the unmet needs...

From 1994 to 2006, William F. Schulz headed Amnesty International USA. During this time, he and the organization confronted some of the greatest challenges to human rights, including genocides in Rwanda, Bosnia, and Sudan; controversies over the prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the use of torture by the United States after 9/11; as well as growing concern about inequities in the American justice system, from police misconduct to the death penalty. Drawing upon his encounters with t...

Joseph Rothschild Book Prize Honorable MentionStrategic Frames analyzes minority policies in Estonia and Latvia following their independence from the Soviet Union. It weighs the powerful influence of both Europe and Russia on their policy choices, and how this intersected with the costs and benefits of policy changes for the politicians in each state.Prior to EU accession, policymakers were slow to adopt minority-friendly policies for ethnic Russians despite mandates...

In this book, Professor Schulz performs a critical dissection of an educational institution infected by a disease. Whether called"social justice" or "diversity, equity, and inclusion," or labeled by its opponents as "woke Marxism," the result is the same: thedisease corrupts the institutional host by denying the basic dignity of all human beings. To be sure, such a malevolent theory stands in contrast to basic Christian teachings on equality. But an institution, such as Con...

When eleven-year-old witch Hazel Moon moves to the ordinary town of Oakhaven, she misses her old witching village where magic was a part of everyday life. In Oakhaven, the rules are strict: never reveal magic to regular humans and don't make human friends. But when Halloween arrives, Hazel sees her chance to blend in by wearing her real witch robes and heading out to trick-or-treat with Maya, Lily, and Sophie.Finding friendship for the first time in weeks, Hazel is eager to keep he...

In the evocative anthology 'Fantasmagoriana - The Tales of the Dead,' readers are transported to a realm where the boundaries between the living and the spectral are blurred. Encompassing an array of eerie tales, this collection adeptly captures the Gothic spirit prevalent in early 19th-century literary movements across Europe. Through a fusion of suspenseful narratives, mystifying characters, and atmospheric suspense, the anthology provides a rich tapestry of ghostly encounters and supern...

"Road Guide to Lassen Volcanic National Park" by Paul E. Schulz is an essential companion for anyone exploring the unique geological features and natural beauty of Lassen Volcanic National Park. This guide provides detailed insights into the park's volcanic landscape, including its geothermal areas, hiking trails, and diverse ecosystems. With informative maps and descriptions, readers can navigate the park's wonders while learning about its rich history and the processes that shaped its dr...

Nineteen hours into a grueling shift, Pursuant Inspector Marion Kenway wants nothing more than a quiet drive home and a warm bed. Fate has other plans when a sudden disturbance at a Phoenix industrial warehouse forces him to investigate. Off-duty, completely unarmed, and literally barefoot, Kenway steps into a scene of industrial terror: an active Level Four Pucatia, a deadly, phase-shifting entity capable of moving through solid matter and manipulating kinetic energy.With conventi...

An argument that representational decision making is more cognitively efficient, allowing an organism to adjust more easily to changes in the environment.Many organisms (including humans) make decisions by relying on mental representations. Not simply a reaction triggered by perception, representational decision making employs high-level, non-perceptual mental states with content to manage interactions with the environment. A person making a decision based on menta...