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The Babysitter at Rest

by Jen George ...

“I'm so happy this collection exists. I feel drunk with love for these stories. They're so funny and weird and true.” —Sheila HetiFive stories―several as long as novellas―introduce the world to Jen George, a writer whose furiously imaginative new voice calls to mind Donald Barthelme and Leonora Carrington no less than Kathy Acker and Chris Kraus. In “Guidance/The Party,” an ethereal alcoholic ... Read more

$9.99 USD

“I'm so happy this collection exists. I feel drunk with love for these stories. They're so funny and weird and true.” —Sheila HetiFive stories―several as long as novellas―introduce the world to Jen George, a writer whose furiously imaginative new voice calls to mind Donald Barthelme and Leonora Carrington no less than Kathy Acker and Chris Kraus. In “Guidance/The Party,” an ethereal alcoholic
... Read more
Defending Humanity

When Force is Justified and Why

by George P. Fletcher, Jens David Ohlin ...

In Defending Humanity, internationally acclaimed legal scholar George P. Fletcher and Jens David Ohlin, a leading expert on international criminal law, tackle one of the most important and controversial questions of our time: When is war justified? When a nation is attacked, few would deny that it has the right to respond with force. But what about preemptive and preventive wars, or crossing ... Read more

$39.59 USD

In Defending Humanity, internationally acclaimed legal scholar George P. Fletcher and Jens David Ohlin, a leading expert on international criminal law, tackle one of the most important and controversial questions of our time: When is war justified? When a nation is attacked, few would deny that it has the right to respond with force. But what about preemptive and preventive wars, or crossing
... Read more
Metabolic Engineering

Principles and Methodologies

by Aristos A. Aristidou, Jens Nielsen, George Stephanopoulos ...

Metabolic engineering is a new field with applications in the production of chemicals, fuels, materials, pharmaceuticals, and medicine at the genetic level. The field's novelty is in the synthesis of molecular biology techniques and the tools of mathematical analysis, which allow rational selection of targets for genetic modification through measurements and control of metabolic fluxes. The ... Read more

$188.99 USD

Metabolic engineering is a new field with applications in the production of chemicals, fuels, materials, pharmaceuticals, and medicine at the genetic level. The field's novelty is in the synthesis of molecular biology techniques and the tools of mathematical analysis, which allow rational selection of targets for genetic modification through measurements and control of metabolic fluxes. The
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Reinventing Martial Arts in the 21st Century

Eastern Stimulus, Western Response

by George Jennings ...

Series Book 3 - Sport in East and Southeast Asian Societies
Based on over 15 years of research, this text proposes a new definition of the martial arts to examine how such fighting systems are being re-imagined and reconstructed beyond the arenas of combat and sport in the 21st century Western context. Taking the viewpoint of the martial arts as art forms open to reinterpretation, this unique book considers the ways in which martial arts can be used for ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Based on over 15 years of research, this text proposes a new definition of the martial arts to examine how such fighting systems are being re-imagined and reconstructed beyond the arenas of combat and sport in the 21st century Western context. Taking the viewpoint of the martial arts as art forms open to reinterpretation, this unique book considers the ways in which martial arts can be used for
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Remembering Brown at Fifty

The University of Illinois Commemorates Brown v. Board of Education

by Orville Vernon Burton, David O'Brien, Kal Alston, Margaret L Andersen, Kathryn H. Anthony, Nathaniel C Banks, Bernice McNair Barnett, Christopher Benson, Ed Blankenheim0, Julian Bond1, Jason Chambers2, Constance Curry3, Mary L. Dudziak4, Joe Feagin5, John Hope Franklin6, Ophelia De Laine Gona7, Lani Guinier8, Darlene Clark Hine9, John Jennings0, Ralph Lemon1, George Lipsitz2, Jim Loewen3, Laughlin McDonald4, James C. Onderdonk5, Sekou Sundiata6, Christopher Teal7, Nicholas Watkins8, Carrie Mae Weems9, Juan Williams0, Joy Ann WIlliamson1, Joseph A. De Laine Jr.2, Freeman A. Hrabowski III3 ...

Inspired by the University of Illinois's celebration of the Brown v. Board of Education decision's fiftieth anniversary, this collection addresses the significance of Brown in the contributors' lives or work in education and civil rights. Several authors describe their personal roles in the Brown case or similar cases, while others examine and illustrate events, performances, and exhibitions that ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Inspired by the University of Illinois's celebration of the Brown v. Board of Education decision's fiftieth anniversary, this collection addresses the significance of Brown in the contributors' lives or work in education and civil rights. Several authors describe their personal roles in the Brown case or similar cases, while others examine and illustrate events, performances, and exhibitions that
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Passages Beyond the Gate

A Jungian Approach to Understanding American Psychology

by George-Harold Jennings ...

Examining American psychology's development from a Jungian perspective, Jennings argues that the discipline is at a point where a deeper and broader exploration of spirituality is essential in order to realize the goal of creating a complete psychology of human beings. Having already developed an understanding of the person that rests upon the tenets of behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, ... Read more

$32.39 USD

Examining American psychology's development from a Jungian perspective, Jennings argues that the discipline is at a point where a deeper and broader exploration of spirituality is essential in order to realize the goal of creating a complete psychology of human beings. Having already developed an understanding of the person that rests upon the tenets of behavioral, cognitive-behavioral,
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The 56 Hour Method

How to Master Your Week and Take Back Your Time

by Chris Jennings ...

Narrated by Chris Jennings, Stephen George ...

Unabridged

5 hours 37 min

What if you could transform your entire life in just 56 hours a week?You have 168 hours every week. Most people feel like they have lost control over those hours. The 56-Hour Method gives you a framework to find time—and to take them back.Built for busy professionals, parents, and leaders who feel stretched thin but underbuilt, this practical system teaches you to divide your week into intentional ... Read more

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What if you could transform your entire life in just 56 hours a week?You have 168 hours every week. Most people feel like they have lost control over those hours. The 56-Hour Method gives you a framework to find time—and to take them back.Built for busy professionals, parents, and leaders who feel stretched thin but underbuilt, this practical system teaches you to divide your week into intentional
... Read more
Crises of Faith and Conscience – 8 Classic Fiction Novels

Enriched edition. The Scarlet Letter, The Death of Ivan Ilych, Robert Falconer, Born in Exile, Niels Lyhne, Marius the Epicurean, The Way of All Flesh

by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Leo Tolstoy, George MacDonald, Fyodor Dostoevsky, George Gissing, Jens Peter Jacobsen, Walter Pater, Samuel Butler, Alexandra Burgess0 ...

Crises of Faith and Conscience – 8 Classic Fiction Novels amalgamates the narratives of diverse authors to explore profound existential, moral, and spiritual dilemmas. This anthology presents an intricate tapestry of literary styles that range from the solemn introspection found within Hawthorne's narratives to Dostoevsky's intense psychological explorations. These novels, representative of the ... Read more

$1.99 USD

Crises of Faith and Conscience – 8 Classic Fiction Novels amalgamates the narratives of diverse authors to explore profound existential, moral, and spiritual dilemmas. This anthology presents an intricate tapestry of literary styles that range from the solemn introspection found within Hawthorne's narratives to Dostoevsky's intense psychological explorations. These novels, representative of the
... Read more
Martial Arts in Latin Societies

Edited by Augusto Rembrandt Rodríguez-Sánchez, Joaquín Piedra, George Jennings ...

Series series Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
This is the first book to explore martial arts and combat sports in Latin societies. Covering well-known and rarely studied forms of fighting systems, it considers how the schools of thought, organisation, and stylistics of martial arts can shine new light on the culture, history, and social issues of Latin countries and postcolonial societies.Featuring the work of leading international martial ... Read more

$64.99 USD

This is the first book to explore martial arts and combat sports in Latin societies. Covering well-known and rarely studied forms of fighting systems, it considers how the schools of thought, organisation, and stylistics of martial arts can shine new light on the culture, history, and social issues of Latin countries and postcolonial societies.Featuring the work of leading international martial
... Read more
Just Breathe

All stories redeemable, All brokenness repairable, All addictions breakable

by Keith Repult, Mike Breaux, Jen Oakes ...

Keith Repult spent his life looking for love and running from God. After growing up bouncing between parents, grandparents, and foster homes, Keith ended up in California in his early twenties—homeless, addicted, and broken.One night he met the owner of a local adult bookstore and soon became a worldwide leader in the porn industry. As a self-made multimillionaire, “King Keith” was living a life ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Keith Repult spent his life looking for love and running from God. After growing up bouncing between parents, grandparents, and foster homes, Keith ended up in California in his early twenties—homeless, addicted, and broken.One night he met the owner of a local adult bookstore and soon became a worldwide leader in the porn industry. As a self-made multimillionaire, “King Keith” was living a life
... Read more
Audiobook

Imperialism

by William Jennings Bryan ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

With this 1990 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is over 100 years old, its core points ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With this 1990 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is over 100 years old, its core points
... Read more
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Mattie, Milo, and Me

A Memoir

by Anne Abel ...

Narrated by Jen Jacob, George Hahn ...

Unabridged

7 hours 54 min

Anne grew up in an abusive home, leading to severe depression and a determination to do better as a mother. One of her sons wants a dog from the time he is a baby; Anne very much does not. For years she appeases him with creatures who live in cages and tanks, but on his tenth birthday she can no longer say no—and she proceeds to fall in love with their new four-legged family member, Mattie. Then ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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Anne grew up in an abusive home, leading to severe depression and a determination to do better as a mother. One of her sons wants a dog from the time he is a baby; Anne very much does not. For years she appeases him with creatures who live in cages and tanks, but on his tenth birthday she can no longer say no—and she proceeds to fall in love with their new four-legged family member, Mattie. Then
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