Revisiting Russian Radicals is a collection of ten articles that seeks to promote a revisitation of the Russian Radicals who have been somewhat unjustly forgotten in the aftermath of the fall of the Soviet Union. Rather than viewing the radicals through the lens of the 1917 October Revolution, the authors seek to analyze them on their own terms and explore new aspects of their legacy. The chapters provide a fresh look at some well-known radicals like Chernyshevsky, Dobrolyubov, an...

A 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic TitleReading Darwin in Imperial Russia: Literature and Ideas expands upon the cataloging efforts of earlier scholarship on Darwin’s reception in Russia to analyze the rich cultural context and vital historical background of writings inspired by the arrival of Darwin’s ideas in Russia. Starting with the first Russian translation of The Origin of Species in 1864, educated Russians eagerly read Darwin’s works and reacted in a variety of ways. ...

Introductory and capstone experiences in the undergraduate psychology program are crucial ways to engage students in their major and psychology department, impart realistic expectations, and prepare them for life beyond college. Providing the right orientation and capstone courses in psychology education is increasingly a concern of instructors, department chairs, program directors, and deans, and both types of courses have become important sources for gathering pre- and post-coursework as...

The quirky tale of a young girl who finds a genie in her microwave. The Genie of Science takes Francesca on a magical journey, teaching her about biology, chemistry, and physics.

Procurement analysis, sales planning, customer orientation, brand management—the art market is changing more rapidly than ever before. The price that a work of art commands influences its place in the art-historical canon. Auction houses have become dominant avenues of distribution, as have art fairs, galleries, and art dealers. Even today the ritual dramaturgy of the auction resembles an archaic competition, which can leave participants speechless and captivate bystanders. At the center o...

During the Battle of the Atlantic, Dr. George Hendry had just finished performing two major surgical operations on board the destroyer HMCS Ottawa when his ship was ambushed by 13 German U-boats. Canadian warships like Ottawa had inadequate radar sets that were incapable of detecting submarines approaching in the dark. On September 13, 1942, U-91 stole in and torpedoed Ottawa, sinking her in 20 minutes. utterly exhausted, Dr. Hendry was lost along with 113 of his...

Ready to change your life without changing everything?This is your no-pressure, no-perfection guide to sustainable self-improvement — one tiny step at a time.In this empowering guide crafted for Millennials and Gen Z, author Benjamin Moore strips away the noise of hustle culture and replaces it with calm, actionable insight. Whether you're struggling to stay consistent, overwhelmed by big goals, or simply burned out — this book gives you a new way forward.

Heartbreak hurts — but healing doesn’t have to be passive.The Breakup Survival Guide is your no-nonsense, refreshingly real companion through the toughest part of love: the ending. Inside, you'll find 40 empowering things to do when you're heartbroken — from practical steps to help you let go of your ex, to fun and unexpected ways to rediscover joy in your single life.Whether you're crying on the kitchen floor or reclaiming your Saturday nights, this guide ...

Step into the shadows of the human mind — where nothing is as it seems, and no one is entirely innocent.Voices in the Dark is a masterfully crafted anthology of 12 standalone psychological thrillers that will grab you by the throat and whisper secrets you were never meant to hear. From the moment the first story begins, you’re plunged into a world of subtle paranoia, dangerous memories, and eerie encounters that blur the line between reality and delusion.Each short...

A collection of steamy, emotionally charged short stories where connection comes quickly — and lingers long after.They meet by chance. A lost dog. A rainstorm. A missed turn on a mountain trail. Brief moments — but they echo."Whispers Between Strangers" is a thoughtfully crafted collection of short stories exploring those fleeting but unforgettable encounters that shift something inside us. Each story holds a pulse of tension and tenderness — a quiet breath...

The inspiration for a major two-part ABC documentary, KOKODA is set to win over a whole new audience'Never in my life ... had I seen soldiers who looked so shocked and so tired and so utterly weary as those men' Brigadier John Rogers, Australia's Director of Military Intelligence, 1942Now a major two-part ABC documentary series produced with Screen Australia's Making History, Paul Ham's KOKODA is the bestselling history of the crucial battles in Papua New Guinea that saved Australia...

A British company commander details his experience serving in the Falklands War and reflects on the 1982 conflict."Yomping" was the word Commandos used for carrying heavy loads on long marches. It caught the public's imagination during this short but bitter campaign and epitomized the grim determination and professionalism of our troops…Called to action on April 2, 1982, the men of 45 Commando Royal Marines assembled from around the world to sail 8,0...