What are the experiences of faculty of color at traditionally white institutions (TWIs)of higher education (IHE)? In what ways do faculty of color at TWIs of IHE cope with/handle struggles/defeats and successes in the workplace? In what ways can college/university administrators and colleagues support and retain faculty of color? This book seeks to answer these questions and address issues of recruitment, retention, and support of faculty members of color. Additionally, the editors ...

A role model tells her story—and that of the nation and the church.Hallelujah, Anyhow! is the long-awaited memoir of the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris, the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion. Edited by Kelly Brown Douglas, Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Seminary and an author and noted theologian in her own right, the book offers previously untold stories and glimpses into Bishop Harris’ childhood and young adult years in her native Phi...

“For Maggie, the mythical Minotaur represented Romance – half man, half beast. The Minotaur was a monster created from centuries of classical Greek mythology and no normal man could withstand its strength…… Sooner or later she would accept that Theseus, the hero, did not exist. She knew that she would have to battle through the maze of reality and confront it herself….”Maggie Wick was shipped off to the city and high society life at the age of 12, where she would learn the ways of t...

During the 1930s, war with Germany became increasingly likely. The British Government believed that it would start with massed ranks of enemy planes, dropping bombs and poison gas on civilians in major towns and cities, terrifying them into surrendering. When war broke out, preparations to protect the population were piecemeal and inadequate. As anticipated, people were shocked by the first raids and the response of rescue services was chaotic. But far from breaking morale...

From climate change to GM foods, we are increasingly confronted with complex, interconnected social and environmental problems that span disciplines, knowledge bases and value systems. This book offers a transdisciplinary, open approach for those working towards resolving these 'wicked' problems and highlights the crucial role of this 'transdisciplinary imagination' in addressing the shift to sustainable futures. Tackling Wicked Problems provides readers with a framework and practical exam...

What if you could stay young forever? What if you never had to grow old?Ben has no qualms about signing up for the Evergreens project, a controversial new trial. But are the promises of life without ageing too good to be true?Sophie has no doubt that they are. And sixty-five years down the line, she gets the chance to find out.With Ben in hospital, unresponsive and ageing rapidly before her very eyes, can Sophie uncover the dark secret at the heart of the Evergreens pr...

Pressures for transformational change have become a regular feature of most fields of human endeavour. Master-thinkers and visionaries alike have reframed existing divisions as connecting relationships, bringing together as dynamic systems the supposed opposites of parts and wholes, stability and change, individuals and society, and rational and creative thinking. This reframing of opposites as interconnected wholes has led to realisation of the power of a collective mind.This book...

In the heart of Paris, amidst the bustling streets and iconic landmarks, two extraordinary women embark on a captivating journey of self-discovery and friendship. Meet Eleanor, an American artist yearning for inspiration, and Marie, a Parisian writer seeking solace from a broken heart. As their paths intertwine, they form an unbreakable bond that will forever alter their lives. Join them as they navigate the vibrant tapestry of Paris, exploring its hidden gems, indulging in its culinary de...

In Landscape Linkages and Biodiversity experts explain biological diversity conservation, focusing on the need for protecting large areas of the most diverse ecosystems, and connecting those ecosystems with land corridors to allow species to move among them more easily.

Beyond the Stars 4 invites you on another unforgettable voyage through the golden age of science fiction with seventeen classic adventures that celebrate the excitement, imagination, and boundless possibilities of the cosmos. Every story opens the door to a new world where danger, discovery, and wonder await among the stars.This outstanding collection features unforgettable stories by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Frederik Pohl, Poul Anderson, Harry Harrison, Fredric...

Outlaws of Tomorrow 2: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories delivers eighteen unforgettable tales where crime, justice, and survival collide in futures limited only by imagination. Here, criminals don’t simply outrun the law—they challenge intelligent machines, outwit impossible technology, steal across the stars, and discover that every perfect crime carries unexpected consequences.This remarkable collection features legendary storytellers including Rober...

Being Mara Brock Akil: Representations of Black Womanhood on Television examines the body of work of Mara Brock Akil, the showrunner who produced Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane, and Love Is__. The contributions to this volume are theoretically anchored in Patricia Hill Collin’s Black Feminist Thought, with a focus on how Brock Akil’s shows intentionally address Black humanity and specifically provide context for Black women’s lived experiences and empathy for Black womanhood by fea...