The Spring 2025 Issue. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Since 1971, Ploughshares has discovered and cultivated the freshest voices in contemporary American literature, and now provides readers with thoughtful and entertaining literature in a variety of formats. Find out why the New York Times named Ploughshares “the Triton among minnows.”The Spring 2025 Issue, edited by Peggy Schumaker, features poetry and prose by Naomi Shihab Nye, Felicia Zamora, Tim Seibl...

When Jun accidentally orders a magical doll named Shinku, he gets swept up in a supernatural adventure beyond his wildest dreams! Shinku and her sisters are facing off against each other for the title of "Alice," but only one of them can win this deadly game.When a major threat rears its head only the gardener twins, Suiseiseki and Souseiseki, can stop it. But since Sugintou has Souseiseki's Rosa Mystica, Suiseiseki must strike a deal with Sugintou to get it back. Sugintou is intrigued, bu...

A haunted house. A cold case. A new cop in town.Did Edna Crayborne really see a woman getting strangled in the ground floor window of the old Bailey house?Rosie Ryan isn't sure. As a journalist with the Cape Carson Gazette, Rosie's always on the lookout for a big news story. And the Bailey house does have a reputation as the most haunted house in town. After all, it's the place where the infamous Bailey killings happened all those years ago.Of course, that's old histor...

A perfect read-aloud picture book full of warmth and appeal for children and parents alike. Imaginative and lyrical, Pip's adventure captures the magic of friendship and shows that a BIG heart filled with courage and kindness can turn a bully into a caring friend.

From Chains to Change is the inspiring true story of Lamont Pitt-a man who turned pain into purpose. After spending fourteen years in federal prison, Lamont chose redemption over regret, rebuilding his life through faith, perseverance, and service to others. His journey proves that your past does not define your future and that no obstacle is too great to overcome. A powerful memoir of hope, resilience, and second chances, From Chains to Change will inspire reader...

This unique book provides a lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of English for Speakers of Other Languages. Offering a digest and discussion of current debates, the book examines a wide geographical and social spread of issues, such as:* how to understand the universal characteristics of learning an additional language* what makes a 'good' language learner* multilingualism and assumptions about monolingualism* learning ...

The paradigm of self-organisation is fundamental to theories of collective action in economic science and democratic governance in political science. Self-organisation in these social systems critically depends on voluntary compliance with conventional rules: that is, rules which are made up, mutually agreed, and modifiable 'on the fly'. How, then, can we use the self-organisation observed in such social systems as an inspiration for decentralised computer systems, which can face similar p...

Explore the power of React components for cutting-edge web development Key Features\[\*\] Learn to build better websites by creating a variety of different components in React\[\*\] Conceptualize the design and build maintainable web apps with the help of components\[\*\] A fast-paced guide to help you learn about component-based development in ReactBook DescriptionThe reader will learn how to use React and its component-base...

This is Leonard Pitt’s story of growing up the misfit in Detroit in the 1940s and 50s. In a later age he would have been put on Ritalin and paraded before psychiatrists because he couldn’t pay attention in school. In 1962, at the end of a misguided foray towards a career in advertising he took the ultimate cure, a trip to Paris. He thought it would only be a visit. He stayed seven years. There in the City of Light, Leonard’s mind exploded. And it hasn’t stopped since.Studying mime ...

"Rank and Talent, A Novel Vol. II" by William Pitt Scargill delves into the intricacies of 19th-century British society, exploring the interplay between social hierarchy, class distinction, and personal ambition. The narrative centers around characters from various strata of the aristocracy, highlighting how rank and wealth influence their lives and relationships. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that societal expectations and privilege play pivotal roles in shaping the characters' d...

My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). This book is a cry to the souls of humanity. It uncovers the unhealthy mind-sets that have penetrated the church, causing leaders to surrender their wills to a false deception of the Word of God, leaving his people in a fragile and vulnerable state. Churches have been destroyed, families divided, and marriages shattered. It demonstrates how Gods people have allowed the spirit of deception to manipulate, control, divide, and con...

“Rank and Talent “, a Novel Volume I" by William Pitt Scargill delves into the complexities of social class and personal ambition in early 20th-century Britain. The novel is set against a backdrop of British society, where social hierarchies and class distinctions play a crucial role in shaping the characters' lives and interactions. The story explores the rigid class structures of the time, highlighting the challenges and limitations imposed by social rank. Characters navigate the expecta...