Delineating implications for administrative ethics from other fields such as sociology, psychology, and philosophy, this reference provides a comprehensive review of administrative ethics in the public sector. Detailing the context within which contemporary ethics training has developed, the book examines the effectiveness of ethics training, legal and organizational devices for encouraging desired conduct, and other topics of particular relevance to the political and social contexts of pu...

Youths disappearing from the streets. Smashed bodies ejected into the River Aire. And CSI Eddie Collins is about to find out how they died.Abandoned by a malicious wife and tormented by a hateful boss, the only thing keeping CSI Eddie Collins sane is his job. When a dead youth is found on a Leeds street, the trail leads him to a killer adept at disposing of those who don’t deserve anything better. And sometimes that includes unfortunate police officers who get too close.Eddie...

Poiesis Review #1-5 is a collected archive of poems that comprises the first five issues of the print journal from 2008-2012, with poems dating as far back as 1991. The journal contains 119 poems in 164 pages of writing by 73 of the best poets in the independent press, including those at the turn of the new millennium.Poiesis Review is one of the only literary journals in existence that features a blend of today’s up-and-coming promising rookies alongside the stap...

Even under the best circumstances in life, we all suffer psychological injuries to our self. These injuries from others can range from passive hurtful comments to intentional abusive assaults. The end result is that our sense of being a cohesive and secure self is threatened. We may begin to experience degrees of vulnerability and self-doubts, or of rage and desire for revenge. We may even feel as if we were "falling apart." In all cases these self-injuries chip away at our self-cohesion a...

This book examines perhaps the most contentious election in modern US history—the 2016 United States presidential election. It is unique in its discussion of a wide range of issues affecting the news media coverage of the election, coming from an equally diverse range of intellectual perspectives including the rhetorical, social-scientific, communication studies, and media studies. With eleven chapters grounded in hard evidence and communication theory, The 2016 American Presidential Campa...

Step into a world where ancient herbal wisdom meets modern applications. This collection of 3 books offers an unparalleled deep dive into nature's healing power, boasting 154 natural and authentic recipes suitable for beginners.Chosen for its depth and authenticity, this is the herbalism guide you've been waiting for—a must-have companion for those seeking the true essence of plant-based healing.An exhaustive modern guide on traditional herbal medicine will...

Those who serve the public trust must take special care to ensure they make ethical and responsible decisions. Yet the realities of bureaucracies, deadlines, budgets, and demands for quick results make the payoffs for dealing formally with ethics seem unclear. Since its original publication, The Responsible Administrator has guided professionals and students alike as they grapple with the challenges of making ethical, responsible decisions in real world situations. This new edition include...

In Crossing Tracks, set in 1971, 18-year-old Tink embarks on a transformative journey riding freight trains across America to attend a prestigious NASA seminar in Missoula, Montana. Haunted by her father's tragic farm accident, she seeks solace and redemption through her dreams of becoming an astronaut. Along the way, she encounters a diverse cast of characters who challenge and inspire her, as she learns valuable lessons about resilience, compassion, and the true essence of human...

This book shows students entering the public service as well as professionals in the field how to become ethically competent to provide the leadership needed to advance the public interest. The book doesn't just talk about ethics. The contributors describe how ethical competence should guide organizational conduct. All chapters are original, and written by experts in the PA field for this book.

This issue's cover art comes from "Passing Fair" by Virginia DeMarce. That term is the source of confusion between up-timers and down-timers and something of a pun—but also a matter about which reasonable people can sharply disagree.Terry Howard's "From Cramps To Matrimony" shows how specialty teas from Grantville lead to socioeconomic (and domestic) tension in Mecklenburg Province.Robert E. Waters concludes his cycle of baseball stories with "Cassini Runs Home." It's the e...

As teaching is socially, culturally, and politically constructed, it is important that teacher educators committed to social justice attempt to create secure environment where all voices are heard and teacher candidates can inquire into personally and socially challenging topics within a safe and caring classroom culture. Relationships of trust are fundamental to teaching about social justice and to being receptive as learners in such classes. Mindfulness on the part of teacher educators a...

A wonderful collection of short stories by an amazing list of contributors—all of whom were in attendance at Emerald City Comic Con 2026!In 2024 Grim Oak Press exhibited at Dragonsteel Nexus, Brandon Sanderson's convention in Salt Lake City, UT, where the award-winning publisher released Grimoire, an anthology containing short stories by attending authors. It sold out on the first day.Due to reader demand, a new Grimoire published at Emera...