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The question of whether dogs should be allowed off the leash in public places has become a major political issue in cities and suburbs across the United States. In the last two decades, "leash-law disputes" have burst upon the political scene and have been debated with an intensity usually reserved for such hot-button issues as abortion and gun rights. This book investigates what has changed in American community life, social mores, and the relationship between humans and dogs to provoke such passionate responses. At its heart, the book details and evaluates the handling of three leash-law disputes, all of which were exceedingly divisive and emotionally intense. Two of the cases took place i...
Shame and Modern Writing seeks to uncover the presence of shame in and across a vast array of modern writing modalities. This interdisciplinary volume includes essays from distinguished and emergent scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and shorter practice-based reflections from poets and clinical writers. It serves as a timely reflection of shame as presented in modern writing, giving added attention to engagements on race, gender, and the question of new media representation.
The years since World War II have brought unprecedented social change to Micronesia. Now, drawing on more than four decades of experience living and working in the region, Francis X. Hezel assesses the most striking changes to have swept over the islands in the past fifty years. His careful and comprehensive reading of Micronesian anthropology and history allows him to present insights into patterns of change touching the lives of not only Micronesians but people in other parts of the Pacific as well. The broad range of topics covered include family structure, land, gender roles, cultural treatment of life events (birth, marriage, death), sexuality, political authority, and demography and migration. Hezel argues that the primary engine of social change in Micronesia has been the dramatic shift from subsistence fishing and gardening to salaried employment in a cash economy. He makes the case that this fundamental change has fragmented the extended family, changed the way land is viewed, revolutionized gender roles, and paved the way for an ethics of individualism.
John Locke (1632–1704) is considered one of the most important philosophers of the modern era and the first of what are often called ‘the Great British Empiricists.’ His major work, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, was the single most widely read academic text in Britain for fifty years after its publication and set new limits to the scope and certainty of what we can claim to know about ourselves and the natural world. The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were both highly influenced by Locke’s libertarian philosophical ideas, and Locke continues to have an impact on political thought, both conservative and liberal. It is less commonly known that...
This winter wonderland is hiding a dangerous killer... Amateur sleuth Bethany Lights is eager to enjoy a cozy Thanksgiving with her family and settle into her new home in the beautiful town of Snow Falls, Alaska. But when her crazy Uncle Riley appears on her doorstep, a holiday headache quickly turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game when a body turns up in the snow. Determined to solve the mystery, Bethany’s simple investigation soon sends her tumbling down a sinister rabbit hole into a world of sharp secrets and painful truths that all seem to revolve around her crazy uncle. With the town crippled by a vicious snowstorm and a ruthless murderer on the prowl, Bethany finds herself embroiled in a battle of wits that could have devastating consequences. And after her best friend and uncle are kidnapped, Bethany is forced out into an icy world where a deadly snowman is waiting for her... Will Bethany survive Thanksgiving and save the day? Or will she end up as frozen leftovers on the plate of an unseen killer?
Julie Walsh wanted to help people. But her life was overturned from the start when a virus took over and destroyed most of the world. Society stayed intact, thanks to the survivors and the technology of the suits. Fast-forward fifteen years and Julie is forced into a situation where she must question all that she understood and loved.
The love affair between boxing and Hollywood began with the dawn of film. As early as the days of Chaplin, the "boxing film" had assumed its place as a subgenre, and over the decades it has taken the forms of biographies, dramas, romances, comedies, and even musicals and westerns. Such well known pictures as The Champ, Body and Soul, Don King: Only in America, Girl Fight, The Irish in Us, The Kid from Brooklyn, Somebody Up There Likes Me, Raging Bull, each of the Rocky movies and When We Were Kings are just a few examples of the feature films included in this filmography. Thoroughly researched, this work examines 98 boxing films from the 1920s through 2003. Each entry provides basic filmographic data (the film's studio, its genre, its length, cast and credits); a detailed synopsis of the film; illuminating commentary on the boxing sequences; and excerpts from contemporary reviews. Most entries also summarize the making of the film, with particular attention to the training of the actors for the boxing scenes. The filmography also includes information on studio publicity releases and advertisements, press books and exhibitor campaign materials for each film.
Attention: this book contains high amounts of romance, hilarious moments, sensuous boys and the most wonderful BFF of all time... Julie has two big dreams: sing professionally and get Daniel to see her as a woman. He is the charming owner of the trendy bar After Dark, a guy that avoids commitment though being ready for one night stands. On a busy night, there's no singer at the bar to get on with the musical program, and Julie is put on stage leading the band by one of Daniel's partners in order to sort out the problem. However the voice and presence of the new singer captivate the people...as well as the heartthrob. Dying of jealousy, Daniel will do anything to take Julie away from the spotlights and give his real love a try. He was blindsided by the insisting advances from Alan, the sexy band guitar man, who is ready to do anything to conquer our girl's heart. Is Julie's dream finally going ahead with Daniel or her real prince charming is the sensuous guitar man? Translator: Paulo De Faria-Lopes PUBLISHER: TEKTIME
Bethany thought she could outrun murder and vacation in a cozy autumn town in Vermont. After moving to small-town Snow Falls Alaska, Bethany quickly learns that murder seems to be stalking her. So at the advice of her good friend, Sarah Spencer, Bethany takes Julie Walsh and they go on vacation in Vermont. Their bed and breakfast, owned by two comedians, is perfect… until a vicious murder takes place. Thrown into the heart of a murder case, she begins to unravel clues while realizing that the Snowman that chased her is now after her friend Sarah. Torn between two places and two murderers, Sarah finds herself in a precarious position; protect a killer, or become his next victim. But he’s not the only stone-cold killer lurking in the chilly autumn wind. Even if Bethany makes all the right choices, she might not survive her trip to Vermont—the snowman might finally exact his revenge.
A comprehensive and reliable approach to the foundations of baking, ideal for students and early-career professionals In the newly revised Eighth Edition to Professional Baking, best-selling author, Wayne Gisslen, delivers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to baking practices, including the selection of ingredients and proper mixing and baking techniques. The book discusses makeup and assembly, as well as skilled and imaginative decoration and presentation, in a straightforward and learner-friendly style. Each recipe and formula still includes US and metric measurements. The metric measurements have been updated and revised based on the baker’s percentages of each ingredient; the...