This volume analyzes early modern cultural representations of children and childhood through the literature and drama of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Contributors include leading international scholars of the English Renaissance whose essays consider asexuals and sodomites, roaring girls and schoolboys, precocious princes and raucous tomboys, boy actors and female apprentices, while discussing a broad array of topics, from animal studies to performance theory, from queer time to que...

Velvet & White PawsRecommended Age: For ages 5-9 - Grades K-3White Paws & Velvet is a heartwarming rhyming story about a hungry wolf and a clever raven who learn thatsurvival is stronger through sharing. What begins as a clash turns into a beautiful friendship, one that bringstwo very different worlds together.Follow White Paws as he runs like the river to warn his pack, and soar with Velvet as he calls his flock tounite. In a time of hunger,...

I Want to Be Her! is part memoir and part illustrated fashion guide, written by one of fashion’s most accessible, trusted, and inspiring writers. Andrea Linett, the cofounder of Lucky magazine, shares her personal story of growing up and finding her way to fashion, and the figures who guided her along the way. Through short descriptions and memories, we meet 50 women across five eras of her life—some passing strangers, some casual friends, some close confidantes—who each ...

"American Eloquence, Volume 1" is a compelling anthology that showcases the rich tradition of American oratory. Edited by Alexander Johnston and James Albert Woodburn, this volume brings together a diverse collection of speeches that reflect the political, social, and cultural landscape of the United States. The editors meticulously selected speeches from prominent figures, capturing the essence of American rhetoric and its evolution over time. This collection serves as an invaluable resou...

"American Eloquence, Volume 4" is a compelling anthology that showcases the art of oratory in American history. Edited by Alexander Johnston and James Albert Woodburn, this volume features a diverse collection of speeches that reflect the political, social, and cultural landscape of the United States. The editors have meticulously curated speeches from various figures, highlighting their rhetorical skills and the impact of their words on American society. This collection serves as a valuab...

"American Eloquence, Volume 3" is a compelling anthology that showcases the art of oratory in American history. Edited by Alexander Johnston and James Albert Woodburn, this volume features a diverse collection of speeches that reflect the political, social, and cultural landscape of the United States. The editors have meticulously curated speeches from prominent figures, providing readers with insights into the rhetorical strategies employed by these speakers. This collection serves as a v...

Drawing from a Society for Applied Anthropology study on human rights and the environment, Who Pays the Price? provides a detailed look at the human experience of environmental crisis. The issues examined span the globe -- loss of land and access to critical resources; contamination of air, water and soil; exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and other hazardous wastes. Topics considered in-depth include:human rights and environmental degradationnation-s...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this hilarious instant classic, the creator of The Mindy Project and Never Have I Ever invites readers on a tour of her life and her unscientific observations on romance, friendship, and Hollywood.“[Kaling is] like Tina Fey’s cool little sister. Or perhaps . . . the next Nora Ephron.”—The New York Times**Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afr...

**As both a tomboy and a late bloomer, comedian Jessi Klein grew up feeling more like an outsider than a participant in the rites of modern femininity."Jessi Klein is a brilliant comedic mind and this book is a perfect reflection of that. It's like having a glass of wine with the best friend you wish you had." —Amy Schumer, actor, comedian**In You'll Grow Out of It, Klein offers—through an incisive collection of real-life stories—a relentlessly funny yet poignant t...

The Project Runway judge and New York Times–bestselling author of Style Strategy shows the essential items every woman needs in her fashion arsenal.In the wildly popular The Little Black Book of Style, fashion authority Nina Garcia showed women how to think about personal style in an entirely new way. Encouraging readers to creatively assert their style identities, Nina showed women of all ages how to hone and self-edit a distinct...

Have you ever dreamed of having your own red carpet moment? Or wondered how to emulate the effortlessly chic style of the most photographed trendsetters? Or wished you could master the art of all things glamorous?In Style A to Zoe, Hollywood's hottest celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe, shares her insider tips in this essential guide to the art of a fashionable, behind-the velvet-rope lifestyle. With an eye toward living the luxe life, even if it's on a dime, Zoe zeroes in on the must-h...

The star of Bravo's new comedy Odd Mom Out and author of The Ex Mrs. Hedgefund and Wolves in Chic Clothing firmly believes in Woody Allen's magical math equation: Comedy = Tragedy + Time. Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut is a delightful collection of essays and observations based on Jill Kargman's family, her phobias (vans, mimes, clowns), and her ability to use humor as a tool to get past life's obstacles, making the fun times funnier and the tough times bea...