What does it mean to be a ‘science ambassador’? This accessible book presents invaluable insights into how professional scientists can transform their career from working at the bench to becoming a public intellectual. James L. Olds draws on his 30-year-career as a science ambassador in Washington D.C., international experience and multiple leadership roles, to offer an engaging guide to the skills required to be an effective advocate for science.With a wealth of practical advice, ...

What will our after-life be like? Can we still influence those that are left behind on Earth? Can those on Earth communicate with the super-natural? Whispers from Beyond is a contemporary fictional account that goes beyond where most stories end. A prominent physician is killed by one of his drug-seeking patients and is immediately thrust into his after-life. The story immediately divides into two avenues. First, we get to follow the murder victim into eternity as he initially experiences ...

The story of viruses and humanity is a story of fear and ignorance, of grief and heartbreak, and of great bravery and sacrifice. Michael Oldstone tells all these stories as he illuminates the history of the devastating diseases that have tormented humanity, focusing mostly on the most famous viruses.Oldstone begins with smallpox, polio, and measles. Nearly 300 million people were killed by smallpox in this century alone and the author presents a vivid account of the long campaign t...

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a ...

Translation and the Arts in Modern France sits at the intersection of transposition, translation, and ekphrasis, finding resonances in these areas across periods, places, and forms. Within these contributions, questions of colonization, subjugation, migration, and exile connect Benin to Brittany, and political philosophy to the sentimental novel and to film. Focusing on cultural production from 1830 to the present and privileging French culture, the contributors explore interactions with o...

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a ...

Slavery in the United States lasted more than two centuries. The adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in December 1865 abolished slavery after the American Civil War.The first slaves were forcibly removed from Africa by British slave traders beginning in the early 1600s.Redoshi, later renamed Sally Smith, was the last surviving female slave brought to the U.S. from Africa. A Benoise war captive, she was illegally transported to the US (importing slave...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the T.S. Eliot Poetry PrizeStag's Leap, Sharon Olds' stunningly poignant new sequence of poems, tells the story of a divorce, embracing strands of love, sex, sorrow, memory, and new freedom. In this wise and intimate telling - which carries us through the seasons when her marriage was ending - Sharon Olds opens her heart to the reader, sharing the feeling of invisibility that comes when we are no longer standing ...

This vintage book contains a fascinating and comprehensive treatise on the racing pigeon, and includes information on feeding, general care and management, breeding, and much more. This text contains a wealth of timeless information on racing pigeons, as well as many useful hints and handy tips. It will be of considerable utility to the modern fancier. The chapters of this book include: 'The Racing Ace', 'Making Pigeons Fly Faster', 'Feeding for Breeding', 'Preparation for the Breeding Sea...

In "History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians," Old Humphrey provides a profound exploration of Indigenous peoples, weaving a tapestry of their diverse cultures, traditions, and societal frameworks. This work is characterized by its rich descriptive prose and a strong empathetic tone, illuminating the complexities of Native American life during the 19th century. Written in a period marked by growing interest in ethnography and cultural studies, the book critically interro...

"History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians" by Old Humphrey offers a vivid exploration of the diverse cultures and traditions of Native American tribes. Through detailed observations and narratives, the author captures the essence of their daily lives, social structures, and spiritual beliefs. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the rich tapestry of indigenous life, highlighting the unique practices and customs that define various tribes across North ...