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Radical Equations

Civil Rights from Mississippi to the Algebra Project

by Robert Moses, Charles E. Cobb ...

The remarkable story of the Algebra Project, a community-based effort to develop math-science literacy in disadvantaged schools—as told by the program’s founder“Bob Moses was a hero of mine. His quiet confidence helped shape the civil rights movement, and he inspired generations of young people looking to make a difference”—Barack ObamaAt a time when popular solutions to the educational plight of ... Read more

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The remarkable story of the Algebra Project, a community-based effort to develop math-science literacy in disadvantaged schools—as told by the program’s founder“Bob Moses was a hero of mine. His quiet confidence helped shape the civil rights movement, and he inspired generations of young people looking to make a difference”—Barack ObamaAt a time when popular solutions to the educational plight of
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Sowing the West Texas Wind

Misinformation Causes, Consequences, and Interventions

by Robert Moses Peaslee, Erik P Bucy, Katharine Hayhoe, Kenton T Wilkinson, Lucinda Holt, Lyombe Eko, Ori Swed, Brie D Sherwin ...

In an era defined by information overload and polarized discourse, Sowing the West Texas Wind brings together a diverse array of scholars, scientists, journalists, and legal experts to examine the rise of misinformation and its real-world impacts. The scope goes from the deeply local to the national and global to understand how trust is won and lost. With a focus on the last decade’s most defining ... Read more

$23.79 USD

In an era defined by information overload and polarized discourse, Sowing the West Texas Wind brings together a diverse array of scholars, scientists, journalists, and legal experts to examine the rise of misinformation and its real-world impacts. The scope goes from the deeply local to the national and global to understand how trust is won and lost. With a focus on the last decade’s most defining
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The Pulse Cure

Balance stress, optimise health and live longer

by Dr Torkil Færø ...

Translated by Robert Moses ...

'Groundbreaking... bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical well-being. A must-read for anyone seeking to improve their resilience, reduce inflammation and embrace a healthier future.' Dr Jenna Macciochi, author of Immunity: The Science of Staying WellWhat if you could see the toll that over-work, too much sugar or bad sleep really take on your system?**What if you knew what ... Read more

$2.99 USD

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'Groundbreaking... bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical well-being. A must-read for anyone seeking to improve their resilience, reduce inflammation and embrace a healthier future.' Dr Jenna Macciochi, author of Immunity: The Science of Staying WellWhat if you could see the toll that over-work, too much sugar or bad sleep really take on your system?**What if you knew what
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The Joker

A Serious Study of the Clown Prince of Crime

Edited by Robert Moses Peaslee, Robert G. Weiner ...

Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture. While there has been a great deal of scholarly attention on superheroes, very little has been done to understand supervillains. This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to ... Read more

$21.59 USD

Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture. While there has been a great deal of scholarly attention on superheroes, very little has been done to understand supervillains. This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to
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Screen Tourism and Affective Landscapes

The Real, the Virtual, and the Cinematic

Edited by Erik Champion, Christina Lee, Jane Stadler, Robert Moses Peaslee ...

Series series Routledge Cultural Heritage and Tourism Series
This book explores ways in which screen-based storyworlds transfix, transform, and transport us imaginatively, physically, and virtually to the places they depict or film. Topics include fantasy quests in computer games, celebrity walking tours, dark tourism sites, Hobbiton as theme park, surf movies, and social gangs of Disneyland.How physical, virtual, and imagined locations create a sense of ... Read more

$54.99 USD

This book explores ways in which screen-based storyworlds transfix, transform, and transport us imaginatively, physically, and virtually to the places they depict or film. Topics include fantasy quests in computer games, celebrity walking tours, dark tourism sites, Hobbiton as theme park, surf movies, and social gangs of Disneyland.How physical, virtual, and imagined locations create a sense of
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The Supervillain Reader

Edited by Robert Moses Peaslee, Robert G. Weiner ...

Contributions by Jerold J. Abrams, José Alaniz, John Carey, Maurice Charney, Peter Coogan, Joe Cruz, Phillip Lamarr Cunningham, Stefan Danter, Adam Davidson-Harden, Randy Duncan, Richard Hall, Richard Heldenfels, Alberto Hermida, Víctor Hernández-Santaolalla, A. G. Holdier, Tiffany Hong, Stephen Graham Jones, Siegfried Kracauer, Naja Later, Ryan Litsey, Tara Lomax, Tony Magistrale, Matthew McEniry ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Contributions by Jerold J. Abrams, José Alaniz, John Carey, Maurice Charney, Peter Coogan, Joe Cruz, Phillip Lamarr Cunningham, Stefan Danter, Adam Davidson-Harden, Randy Duncan, Richard Hall, Richard Heldenfels, Alberto Hermida, Víctor Hernández-Santaolalla, A. G. Holdier, Tiffany Hong, Stephen Graham Jones, Siegfried Kracauer, Naja Later, Ryan Litsey, Tara Lomax, Tony Magistrale, Matthew McEniry
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Marvel Comics into Film

Essays on Adaptations Since the 1940s

Edited by Robert Moses Peaslee, Robert G. Weiner, Matthew J. McEniry ...

Marvel Studios' approach to its Cinematic Universe--beginning with the release of Iron Man (2008)--has become the template for successful management of blockbuster film properties. Yet films featuring Marvel characters can be traced back to the 1940s, when the Captain America serial first appeared on the screen.This collection of new essays is the first to explore the historical, textual and ... Read more

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Marvel Studios' approach to its Cinematic Universe--beginning with the release of Iron Man (2008)--has become the template for successful management of blockbuster film properties. Yet films featuring Marvel characters can be traced back to the 1940s, when the Captain America serial first appeared on the screen.This collection of new essays is the first to explore the historical, textual and
... Read more
The Low GI Eating Plan for an Optimal Pregnancy

The Authoritative Science-Based Nutrition Guide for Mother and Baby

by Jennie Brand-Miller, Kate Marsh, Robert Moses ...

A scientifically proven, safe and effective program to help boost your chances of conceiving, ensure a healthy pregnancy, avoid gestational diabetes and give your baby the best possible start toward lifelong health.The Low GI Eating Plan for an Optimal Pregnancy—written by the world’s leading experts on the glycemic index (GI)—will help you to clearly understand the connection between the food you ... Read more

$10.69 USD

A scientifically proven, safe and effective program to help boost your chances of conceiving, ensure a healthy pregnancy, avoid gestational diabetes and give your baby the best possible start toward lifelong health.The Low GI Eating Plan for an Optimal Pregnancy—written by the world’s leading experts on the glycemic index (GI)—will help you to clearly understand the connection between the food you
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The Pulse Cure

Balance stress, optimise health and live longer

by Dr Torkil Færø ...

Narrated by Richard Burnip ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

'Groundbreaking... bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical well-being. A must-read for anyone seeking to improve their resilience, reduce inflammation and embrace a healthier future.' Dr Jenna Macciochi, author of Immunity: The Science of Staying WellWhat if you could see the toll that over-work, too much sugar or bad sleep really take on your system?What if you knew what boosts ... Read more

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'Groundbreaking... bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical well-being. A must-read for anyone seeking to improve their resilience, reduce inflammation and embrace a healthier future.' Dr Jenna Macciochi, author of Immunity: The Science of Staying WellWhat if you could see the toll that over-work, too much sugar or bad sleep really take on your system?What if you knew what boosts
... Read more

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Decoding Greatness

How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success

by Ron Friedman ...

Narrated by Ron Friedman ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

National BestsellerFor readers of Outliers, Atomic Habits, and Deep Work, comes a game-changing approach to unlocking your greatness, using a secret strategy that’s vaulted business titans and creative geniuses to the top of their profession.We’ve long been taught there are two ways to succeed—either talent or practice. In Decoding Greatness, award-winning social psychologist Ron Friedman ... Read more

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National BestsellerFor readers of Outliers, Atomic Habits, and Deep Work, comes a game-changing approach to unlocking your greatness, using a secret strategy that’s vaulted business titans and creative geniuses to the top of their profession.We’ve long been taught there are two ways to succeed—either talent or practice. In Decoding Greatness, award-winning social psychologist Ron Friedman
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Wake Up With Purpose!

What I’ve Learned in my First Hundred Years

by Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt ...

Narrated by Devon O'day, Sister Jean Delores Schmidt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

Known to millions as simply "Sister Jean," the Loyola Chicago matriarch and college basketball icon invites you into her remarkable memoir filled with history, wonder, and common-sense wisdom for this century and beyond.As the late Sister Jean wisely says, "I've seen so many changes in the last 102 years, but the important things remain the same."Part life story, part philosophy text, and part ... Read more

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Known to millions as simply "Sister Jean," the Loyola Chicago matriarch and college basketball icon invites you into her remarkable memoir filled with history, wonder, and common-sense wisdom for this century and beyond.As the late Sister Jean wisely says, "I've seen so many changes in the last 102 years, but the important things remain the same."Part life story, part philosophy text, and part
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The Better Friend

12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships

by Grace Valentine ...

Narrated by Grace Valentine ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

**Tired of one-sided friendships that leave you feeling lonely? Make the shift to life-giving connection.“Grace Valentine teaches us how to nurture the meaningful, healthy friendships we all long for and deserve.”—Ashley Morgan Jackson, bestselling author of Tired of Trying**Friendships should build us up, not leave us scrambling to prove our worth. But in a culture obsessed with popularity, it’s ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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**Tired of one-sided friendships that leave you feeling lonely? Make the shift to life-giving connection.“Grace Valentine teaches us how to nurture the meaningful, healthy friendships we all long for and deserve.”—Ashley Morgan Jackson, bestselling author of Tired of Trying**Friendships should build us up, not leave us scrambling to prove our worth. But in a culture obsessed with popularity, it’s
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