This ground-breaking volume demands a fundamental rethinking of how research is conducted with—and accountable to—communities. Moving beyond institutional compliance and procedural checklists, the work calls for an ethics grounded in responsibility, reciprocity, and knowledge sovereignty, challenging researchers to reimagine their relationships with research participants and communities.Bringing together Indigenous, Black, immigrant, and land-based perspectives, the contributors co...

Coming in March 2016 from acclaimed director Ben Wheatley, a major motion picture adaptation of J. G. Ballard’s compelling and unnerving tale of what happens when life in a luxury apartment building descends into chaos, starring Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans and Elisabeth Moss.‘Later, as he sat on his balcony eating the dog, Dr Robert Laing reflected on the unusual events that had taken place within this huge apartment building during the previous three mo...

Adolf Hitler's Great War military experiences in no way qualified him for supreme command. Yet by July 1940, under his personal leadership the Third Reich's armed forces had defeated Poland, Czechoslovakia, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium and France. The invasion of Great Britain was a distinct reality following Dunkirk. Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania had become allies along with the acquiescent military powers of Mussolini's Italy and Franco's Spain. These achievements prompted Field Mar...

Romeo and Juliet heats up in the second installation in the Idle Reputations romantasy series by beloved USA Today bestselling author Falon Ballard.Princess Lia Boscosa of Talia has lived her whole life in isolation, her powerful Gift-the ability to plant memories in people's minds-kept a secret by her family, even as they exploit her power behind closed doors.But as Talia prepares for its first presidential election, August, the leader of...

USA Today bestselling author Falon Ballard takes readers on a whirlwind trip through Denmark, the Netherlands, Scotland, France and Italy in this fated mates story of two people brought together by their grandparents.Sometimes the journey to true love means going the extra mile.Lake Walker has always felt the most comfortable at home, near her grandmother Ava: her biggest supporter and closest confidante. But when Ava asks Lake to do her a...

"This book is a Key - to understanding and thriving in the workplace, a must for anyone working in, managing, or leading an organization. I have yet to come across any book that explains how the workplace actually works in such an effective and clear manner."Fred Stuvek, Jr. Author, It Starts With You: Turn Your Goals Into Success_____________________________________________________________________________Whether you work i...

With this epic poem, step into the untamed beauty of Tasmania, where innocence and adventure intertwine.In the quiet corners of Launceston, a young girl roams freely with her loyal companion, Cardie—a spirited cocker spaniel who shares her every secret. Their days are filled with wonder, exploring the rugged wilderness that surrounds their home. But beyond the rolling hills and ancient forests, a world at war casts its shadow.As the winds of change sweep across the globe, t...

Romeo and Juliet heats up in the second installation in the Idle Reputations romantasy series by beloved USA Today bestselling author Falon Ballard.Princess Lia Boscosa of Talia has lived her whole life in isolation, her powerful Gift—the ability to plant memories in people’s minds—kept a secret by her family, even as they exploit her power behind closed doors.But as Talia prepares for its first presidential election, August, the leader of...

Shel was an Excavator, a digital archaeologist sifting through the remnants of the recently deceased for buried treasure, hidden assets, long-lost relatives, and illicit funds. The last thing she ever thought she'd have to do was unearth the digital portrait of one of her favorite people in the world. Was it murder, suicide, or a horrible accident? This story set in the near future cyberpunk world of The Bridge Chronicles explores grief, trauma, gender identity, isolation, and sexuality, w...

Three Degrees of Glory: A Discourse by Melvin J. Ballard is an insightful and spiritually uplifting exploration of the Latter-day Saint (LDS) doctrine concerning the afterlife. Originally delivered as a sermon in 1922, Ballard's discourse provides a detailed and heartfelt explanation of the three degrees of glory—the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms—as revealed in LDS scripture, particularly Doctrine and Covenants 76.With clarity and compassion, Ballard describes the p...

In a new home, relationships shift, and ties fray. Bound: A Memoir of Making and Remaking is a collection of essays about sewing and knowing who you are.Each chapter in this sewist's diary charts the crafting of a different garment. From a lining embroidered with the Cantonese names of her female ancestors to a dressing gown holding the body of a beloved friend, Maddie Ballard navigates love, personal connections, and self-care, drafting her own patterns for ways of living...

‘Extraordinary’ Angela Carter ‘One of the great war novels of the 20th century’ William Boyd ‘A remarkable journey’ Sunday TimesThe heartrending story of a British boy’s four year ordeal in a Japanese prison camp during the Second World War.Like everything else since the war, the sky was in a state of changeBased on J. G. Ballard’s own childhood, this is the extraordinary account of a boy’s life in Japanese-occupied Shanghai. Trapp...