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Juvenilia (Yale Series of Younger Poets)
This collection, Juvenilia by Ken Chen, is a compilation of poetry from the Yale Series of Younger Poets, featuring a foreword by Louise Glück. The book contains three distinct sections of poems, inc…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Justice, Dissent, and the Sublime
Explores the relationship between aesthetics—specifically the concepts of beauty and the sublime—and notions of justice, politics, and social organization. It argues against the common association of…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Just and Lasting Change: When Communities Own Their Futures
Describes the SEED-SCALE approach to social change, emphasizing community ownership and sustainable development. It outlines a framework involving four principles (building from success, three-way pa…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Junkyards, Gearheads, and Rust: Salvaging the Automotive Past
Explores the multifaceted history and cultural significance of automotive salvage in America. It details the evolution of junkyards from early 20th-century dismantling operations to specialized enthu…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
The Judas Child
Offering a glimpse into a psychological thriller. The narrative centers on a missing persons case involving two young girls, Gwen Hubble and Sadie Green, and features Detective Rouge Kendall, whose p…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Journeys to the Heart of Baltimore
Explores the complex tapestry of immigration and identity in America, particularly within Baltimore. It highlights the experiences of diverse ethnic groups, including Irish, Jewish, Italian, Polish, …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Journalists under Fire: The Psychological Hazards of Covering War
Explores the profound psychological impact of war reporting on journalists. The author, a psychiatrist, details various studies he conducted, funded by organizations like the Freedom Forum and CNN, t…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Jolly Fellows: Male Milieus in Nineteenth-Century America (Gender Relations in the American Experience)
A subculture characterized by heavy drinking, gambling, fighting, and practical jokes among men. It details how this boisterous behavior, once tolerated, faced increasing stigmatization due to the Se…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Johnny Appleseed and the American Orchard: A Cultural History
Offers a comprehensive look into the life of John Chapman, the real man behind the legendary "Johnny Appleseed" figure. It explores his family's Puritan roots and their westward migration, detailing …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
Outlines the author's journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming an "economic hit man" (EHM)—a professional who allegedly defrauds countries for the benefit of corporations and wealthy famili…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago