Cervantine Futures places the writings of Miguel de Cervantes into conversation with some of the most pressing issues in cultural studies, critical theory, and sociopolitical discourse of the last decade. Assembling a diverse range of prominent and emerging scholars in the field, this volume stakes a claim for Hispanism’s place in the growing scholarly movement to vindicate pre- and early modernity for its incisive and often singular perspective on race, gender, ability, the body,...

Discover the fundamentals of cannabis cultivation with a practical beginner’s guide designed to help readers understand the plant, its growth cycle, and the principles behind responsible home gardening.**The Home Cannabis Cultivation Handbook** introduces the essential concepts of growing cannabis in both indoor and outdoor environments. From understanding the plant’s basic needs to planning a suitable growing space, readers are guided through the major stages of cultivation in cle...

Living with social anxiety is not easy. However, the key to overcoming any mental disorder is first and foremost the effort to understand our own fears.Author Michael Johnson offers a clear, step by step guide to overcoming your social anxiety, proving that it is a changeable, rather than a permanent condition.And most importantly, this book will leave you with the feeling that you are not alone with your problems.It will show you how to:Boost self esteemFight ShynessOvercome insec...

In a world that often equates success with long hours, high stress, and personal sacrifice, it can seem impossible to achieve your dreams without paying a high price. "Success Without Sacrifice - How to Achieve Your Goals and Keep Your Peace of Mind" challenges this notion, offering a roadmap for reaching your fullest potential while maintaining balance, well-being, and inner peace. This book provides practical strategies and inspiring insights to help you build a life where ambition and t...

A dating life that leads to a life-giving, lifelong marriage doesn't happen by accident. You need to know what you're doing. That's why I wrote this book to empower you to: • Discern God's will for your dating life. • Avoid heartbreak, rejection, and regret. • Date with confidence and clarity. • Win the war over sexual temptation. • Let your marriage hopes to inspire your dating life. Is This Book for You? I'll never forget when I was in my early 20s and my mom gave me a marriage book for ...

The Montana Department of Corrections recognized research-based studies showing a large population of incarcerated people have underlining trauma related to addiction and criminal behavior. In the effort to address the overcrowding penal system and reduce recidivism, the department transitioned the Riverside Youth Correctional facility in Boulder Montana to house an adult female population. The newly named, Riverside Recovery and Reentry Program was a pilot program focused on implementing ...

This is intended to be a short and quick version of the Lectio Divina to help one to get through depression, or feel closer to God through prayer, meditation, and deep thought. I developed this for myself, to help me to be more consistent with my prayer time and focus my thought-life more on Jesus.Like Lectio Divina this is to be done in 4 parts:Lectio = Read;Meditatio = Meditate;Oratio = Pray;Contemplatio = Contemplate;You reread each part 2 to 3...

From the monk who sets himself on fire in a crowded intersection of Saigon (the familiar corded tendons of his hands, become / a bracken of ashes, a carbon twine of burnt”), to the salmon run in British Columbia (The salmon word / for home is glacierdust and once-tall trees unlimbed, / a taste, no matter where, they know”), Johnson writes of topics varied and eclectic, unified by a focus on moments both declining and revenant.Startling and haunting, the poems delve into the ways ...

Sunderland is largely a product of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when coalmining and shipbuilding fuelled rapid expansion and development. Once known as the 'largest shipbuilding town in the world', Sunderland's proud and distinctive identity is embodied in its historic buildings and in its changing urban form. The Architecture of Sunderland, 1700-1914 examines the city's architectural history during the highpoint of its growth and prosperity. Exploring...

Walter Harrison is a twenty something owner of an apartment building, Harrison's Palace, which he inherited from his father, as a patronizing gift to remind Walter of the disappointment he has become. Walter carries the burden of feeling ostracized by his fellow African Americans and internalizes a toxic combination of anger, self-pity, and resentment towards black people. Walter views himself as a victim of racism from his own people, but his self-indulgence of sorrow does not permit him ...

Over 80 percent of Christians who enter college backslide during their college years. After ten years of college ministry and interaction with thousands of students across the globe I have decided to share the principles that I have learned every student needs to stay pure on campus. This book is a must read for any young Christian entering college or anyone who wishes to understand the pitfalls that young Christians face on campus. Michael Johnson has been a college and youth minister for...

When Tyrone is assaulted by his violent boyfriend at work, he feels helpless. The only man willing to stand up for him is Martin, his white co-worker who hes had a crush on for a long time. When things get real, real fast, Tyrone finds himself being dominated emotionally and sexually as he devotes himself completely to Martin. This interracial gay MM erotica is set in an office theme.