No!
An assembly of refusals portraying the radical power of "no" by the renowned scholar and author of The Feminist Killjoy Handbook, Sara Ahmed.To be heard as complaining is not to be heard, writes Sara Ahmed. In her sweeping exploration of complaint as a means of resistance, Ahmed attunes her "feminist ear" to those who seek to challenge powerful institutions. She shows how complaints can unbury past complaints, getting them out of filing cabinets or from behind closed doors, allowing us to see institutions more clearly--how they work, and for whom they work.Where complaints live, how complaints are made, who receives them, who buries them and where--Ahmed's accessible, attentive writing brings to life the lessons learned from people knocking at closed doors, teaching us how to collectively resist the glacial weight of institutional power. This book inspires all of us to persist, to say "No!" and to build new collectivities that break down brick walls together.
Clotilda
Documents the maritime historical research and archaeological fieldwork used to identify the wreck of the notorious schooner Clotilda Clotilda: The History and Archaeology of the Last Slave Ship is the first definitive work to examine the maritime historical and archaeological record of one of the most infamous ships in American history. Clotilda was owned by Alabama businessman Timothy Meaher, who, on a dare, equipped it to carry captured Africans from what is now Benin and bring them to Alabama in 1860--some fifty years after the import of captives to be enslaved was banned. To hide the evidence, Clotilda was set afire and sunk. What remained was a substantially intact, submerged, and partially buried shipwreck located in a backwater of the Mobile River. The site of the wreck was an open secret to some people who knew Meaher, but its identity remained unknown for more than a century as various surveys through the years failed to locate the ship. This volume, authored by the archaeological team who conducted a comprehensive, systematic survey of a forgotten "ship graveyard," details the exhaustive forensic work that conclusively identified the wreck, as well as the stories and secrets that have emerged from the partly burned hulk. James P. Delgado and his coauthors discuss the various searches for Clotilda, sharing the forensic data and other analyses showing how those involved concluded that this wreck was indeed Clotilda. Additionally, they offer physical evidence not previously shared that situates the schooner and its voyage in a larger context of the slave trade. Clotilda: The History and Archaeology of the Last Slave Ship serves as a nautical biography of the ship as well. After reviewing the maritime trade in and out of Mobile Bay, this account places Clotilda within the larger landscape of American and Gulf of Mexico schooners and chronicles its career before being used as a slave ship. All of its voyages had a link to slavery, and one may have been another smuggling voyage in violation of federal law. The authors have also painstakingly reconstructed Clotilda's likely appearance and characteristics.
Fighting for a Foothold: How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle-Class Suburbia
Prince George's County, Maryland, is a suburban jurisdiction in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and is home to the highest concentration of Black middle-class residents in the United States. As such, it is well positioned to overcome White domination and anti-Black racism and their social and economic consequences. Yet Prince George's does not raise tax revenue sufficient to provide consistent high-quality public goods and services. In Fighting for a Foothold, sociologist Angela Simms examines the factors contributing to Prince George's financial troubles.Simms draws on two years of observations of Prince George's County's budget and policy development processes, interviews with nearly 60 Prince George's leaders and residents, and budget and policy analysis for Prince George's County and its two Whiter, wealthier neighbors, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. She argues legacy and ongoing government policies and business practices--such as federal mortgage insurance policy prior to 1968, local government reliance on property taxes, and private investment patterns--have resulted in disparities in wealth accumulation between Black and White Americans, not only for individuals and families but local jurisdictions as well. Prince George's County has a lower cost of living than its Whiter, wealthier neighbors. As the most affordable county bordering D.C., it attracts a disproportionate share of the region's core middle-class, lower middle-class, working class, and low-income residents, resulting in greater budget pressure. Prince George's uses the same strategies as majority-White jurisdictions to increase revenue, such as taxing at similar rates and vying for development opportunities but does not attain the same financial returns. Ultimately, Simms contends Prince George's endures "relative regional burden" and that the county effectively subsidizes Whiter counties' wealth accumulation. She offers policy recommendations for removing the constraints Prince George's County and other majority-Black jurisdictions navigate, including increased federal and state taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations, which will enhance the capacity for government to distribute and redistribute resources equitably; increased state-level funding of public goods and services, which would decrease local jurisdictions' reliance on locally-generated tax revenue; and the creation of equity funds to remediate harms inflicted upon Black Americans.Fighting for a Foothold is an in-depth analysis of the fiscal challenges experienced by Prince George's County and by the suburban Black middle-class and majority-Black jurisdictions, more broadly. The book reveals how race, class, and local jurisdiction boundaries in metropolitan areas interact to create different material living conditions for Americans.
Politicking in the Barrio
This book offers an episodic view of Latino politics in New York from 2017 to 2025--a period of both dramatic political flux and unprecedented Latino demographic growth. It is episodic in that the book's story derives from previously published thought pieces, in addition to some new material, on the elections, political figures, and social contexts of Latino politics in the largest city in the nation. While firmly rooted in Gotham's unique political ecosystem, the analysis nevertheless sheds crucial light on the broader dynamics shaping Latino political life across the United States. For New York City presents a paradox that is echoed nationally: Latinos are now the largest ethnic voting bloc in the city, surpassing both African Americans and whites in raw registration numbers. Yet this demographic prominence has not necessarily translated into proportional political power. Furthermore, the forces of gentrification, redistricting, intra-ethnic divisions, and chronically low voter turnout all threaten Latino representation--not only in East Harlem and Bushwick, but also in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Miami.
Technologies and Teacher Education
With the advancement of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), preparing teachers to effectively use various types of emerging technologies and digital applications as teaching tools is critical to the enhancement of students' learning experiences and academic performance in K-12 education.This Special Issue focuses on technology integration and innovative use of technologies for different content areas in teacher education. The technologies used in teacher education may include artificial intelligence, web-based applications, digital games, mobile technologies, wearable devices, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, virtual labs, learning analytics, etc.The topics covered in this Special Issue include the following areas: 1. Innovative approaches and pedagogies of integrating technology to enrich classroom or online instruction; 2. Design and development of instructional interventions to promote teachers' use of emerging technologies; 3. Assessment or evaluation of technology integration for prospective teachers; 4. Pre- or in-service teachers' viewpoints concerning the use of emerging technologies in teaching; 5. Challenges and issues related to incorporating technology into teacher education.
Rising China, Chinese Culture and Its Transformation in Southeast Asia
The study of China's culture in Southeast Asia is particularly significant as some observers misconceive Chinese culture in Southeast Asia as purely "Chinese", as if it had not been influenced by local conditions, including nationalism. In reality, Chinese culture in Southeast Asia is imbued with distinct differences that set itself apart from that in mainland China. Nevertheless, the question remains whether the rise of China has made the further transformation of local Chinese culture difficult, if not impossible. This book aims to examine the following: the current status of Chinese religions, language, literature, music and performing arts in Southeast Asia, their local characteristics, their position in both local Chinese and non-Chinese local society, and their problems and prospects.Seventeen scholars have been invited to present papers to deal with the above themes and with one exception, their revised papers are eventually included in this book. This is the most up-to-date publication that addresses the topic of Chinese culture and its transformation in Southeast Asia.
Xavier Dupont de Ligonn癡s
What if the Dupont de Ligonn癡s case could be reopened-thanks to Gilles Galloux?In 2011, Galloux was a cybercrime investigator with France's Criminal Investigation Department, tasked with tracking the digital trail of Xavier Dupont de Ligonn癡s. Ten years later, he returns to the case that changed his life forever.For the past two years, Galloux has followed leads long abandoned, tracked down forgotten witnesses, and uncovered evidence never disclosed to the public. He reveals precise movements in the city of Saint-Nazaire, critical blind spots in the days leading up to the murders, and data points that had never been linked before. Through painstaking investigations in southern France and the Nantes region, he reconstructs a methodical plan and traces the route taken by the fugitive after his disappearance on April 15, 2011.This gripping investigation offers a fresh, structured look at a case that has become a national obsession. A deeply personal and revelatory account of one of the most haunting true-crime cases of the past fifteen years.
Cherub- The Human Race
The Great Question: Douglas's Quest for UnderstandingEvery child eventually notices the differences between people. For Douglas, a thoughtful and inquisitive boy, this observation sparks a question that his young mind cannot easily answer. He sees his friends and neighbors, and one day he asks, "Why are some children different colors?"He turns to his friend, Sharon, for an explanation. Sharon offers a practical, if incomplete, comparison: "One is taller than another." While true, this doesn't quite satisfy Douglas's deeper yearning for an answer that addresses the fundamental variations he perceives. He knows in his heart that something more essential is at play.
The Family
The Family: Exploring Family Dynamics, Generational Legacy, and Personal Growth for Emotional Well-being and Self-DiscoveryThe Family: A Philosophical Introspection is an essential read for anyone exploring how family dynamics shape identity, personal growth, and emotional well-being. This thought-provoking book blends philosophy, psychology, and self-help to dive deep into the complex relationships within families and their profound influence on mental health, self-discovery, and overall life trajectory.Whether you're reading the paperback for a reflective, in-depth exploration or the eBook for easy access to transformative insights, this book offers powerful tools to understand your family's impact on your psychological well-being, personal development, and life choices.Key Themes and Insights: Family Dynamics & Personal Growth: Understand how family relationships form the foundation of personal growth. Discover how family roles, emotional bonds, and behaviors shape your self-identity, mental health, and decisions.The Philosophy of Family: Gain a philosophical perspective on family as both a stabilizing force and a space for self-expansion. Learn how family dynamics influence personal values, collective beliefs, and our worldview.Generational Memory & Legacy: Explore the generational impact of family traditions, wisdom, and stories. Understand how intergenerational memory and family identity are passed down and provide continuity across generations.Psychology of Family Relationships: Dive into the psychological influence of family on emotional well-being. Examine the dynamics of vulnerability, conflict, and love within family bonds and how they impact mental health.Belonging, Identity, and Continuity: Reflect on how family serves as a source of belonging, continuity, and emotional support. Learn how family bonds balance individuality with the need for connection in an ever-changing world.Why You Should Read This Book: Explore Family as a Path to Self-Discovery: Understand how family can be both a grounding force and a pathway to personal growth and self-improvement.Psychological Insights on Family Dynamics: Gain practical psychological tools to improve emotional resilience, relationships, and behavioral health through understanding family dynamics.Generational Legacy and Family Identity: Delve into how family history, memory, and legacy shape who we are, influencing our identity and personal development.Emotional Well-Being Through Family Bonds: Learn how family bonds impact psychological well-being and identity formation.Ideal for Readers Interested in Family Therapy, Self-Help, and Personal Growth: This book is perfect for those interested in family therapy, self-help, and understanding family relationships from a philosophical and psychological perspective.This Book Is For Readers Who: Want to understand the psychology of family relationships and their impact on emotional health.Seek personal growth through a deeper understanding of family dynamics and emotional connections.Are interested in family philosophy, emotional well-being, and how family influences self-identity.Explore generational memory, family legacy, and their role in shaping individual identity.Desire a reflective, philosophical approach to family therapy and personal development.The Family: A Philosophical Introspection offers a unique, reflective journey into how family shapes our lives. Whether you're navigating your own family dynamics or studying the broader implications of family on emotional health, this book provides the insights you need for personal transformation, healing, and growth.
Humanitarianism
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Humanitarian crises are a central problem of modern history and contemporary international relations. According to United Nations estimates, 300 million people required humanitarian assistance and protection in 2024 alone, due to displacement, armed conflict, food insecurity, disasters, and the consequences of climate change. The international humanitarian system, in turn, plays a powerful role in 21st century global affairs. Since the 1990s, the aid sector has ballooned in size and influence. It is now a multi-billion-dollar industry, employing hundreds of thousands of people globally. In a clear, accessible, and concise narrative, Humanitarianism: A Very Short Introduction explains how and why this situation came to be. In this book, historian Julia F. Irwin traces the events and trends that defined modern humanitarianism, from the eighteenth century up to the present day. It describes the origins of international humanitarian action, the development of major humanitarian organizations and movements, the evolution of international humanitarian law, and the expansion of the international humanitarian sector. It examines organized efforts to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity amid major conflicts, disasters, refugee crises, and other humanitarian emergencies. At the same time, Irwin shows how beliefs about race, gender, religion, and nationality have historically influenced humanitarian sentiments and actions. Attuned to the distinctions between wartime, postwar, and non-conflict situations, Irwin assesses criticisms waged against humanitarian actions and debates over the legitimacy of humanitarian interventions. This Very Short Introduction also teases out the complex relationship between humanitarianism, human rights, and international development. Finally, this book surveys diverse and competing humanitarian traditions throughout the world, placing humanitarian ideals and practices in a global context. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
The Anti-Feminist Final Girl Trope
This book is an exploration of the Final Girl trope and the overall treatment of women in John Carpenter's 1978 smash-hit slasher film Halloween, its sequel, Halloween II (1981), and David Gordon Green's newest Halloween trilogy (2018-2022). I argue that the treatment of women in the first two films of the Halloween franchise are bogged down by Susan Faludi's concept of the backlash against American women in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, and that the Final Girl trope strips Halloween's Laurie Strode of her femininity, replacing it with masculinity despite the trope's gendered name. David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy, on the other hand, released from 2018 through 2022, is punctuated by the MeToo movement in Hollywood and actively reverses the anti-women hatred seen in the first two films of the franchise, restoring Laurie Strode's femininity through her role as a caretaker, mother, and guardian of her daughter and granddaughter.
Out of Time
This book explores how digital acceleration and algorithmic mediation have transformed the temporal structure of modern journalism. It considers journalism to be a temporal institution that must balance speed with reflection and automation with human interpretation. Drawing on sociological theories, the book examines practices such as slow journalism and local storytelling, which seek to resist the culture of immediacy. Through qualitative research and case studies, the book puts forward the "downbeat" as a metaphor for reclaiming journalistic time - an alternative rhythm through which depth, resonance and ethical awareness can once again define the meaning and public value of news in the digital age.
Twice As Good
Twice As Good is a practical guide for foundations, grantmakers, and serious donors who want their funding decisions to produce far greater real-world impact. Drawing on years of experience evaluating and launching evidence-based charities, Joey Savoie shows how to replace intuition and convention with clear standards, comparisons, and measurable outcomes, helping anyone involved in grantmaking make decisions that reliably do more good with the same resources.What if your grantmaking could do twice as much good, without doubling your budget?Philanthropy shapes lives, institutions, and entire fields. Yet most grantmakers operate without clear standards for deciding where their money does the most good. In Twice As Good, experienced grantmaker and nonprofit builder Joey Savoie offers a clear, practical framework for making smarter, more effective funding decisions. Drawing on years of work launching and evaluating evidence-based charities, Savoie shows how foundations and donors can dramatically increase the impact of their giving by focusing on outcomes, comparisons, and substance.This book translates complex ideas about effectiveness into a simple, usable process that works for foundations of any size. Readers are guided step by step through the full grantmaking cycle, from identifying promising organizations to evaluating trade-offs between cause areas and communicating productively with grantees after funds are allocated.Along the way, Savoie provides concrete illustrations of what donations can achieve. One million dollars might save hundreds of lives through proven global health interventions, improve the lives of tens of millions of animals through welfare reforms, or remove large quantities of carbon dioxide by supporting effective climate policy advocacy. The differences between good and great grants are often enormous, and they are measurable.At the core of the book are six practical principles, the POWERS of good grantmaking, which help donors clarify costs, compare real alternatives, set benchmarks, reduce unnecessary burdens on nonprofits, and focus on how impact is actually produced rather than how it is presented.Written for foundation leaders, grantmaking staff, and serious individual donors, Twice As Good is also valuable reading for nonprofit professionals who want to better understand how funding decisions are made. It offers a disciplined approach to philanthropy that replaces guesswork with clarity and transforms good intentions into reliably better outcomes.
The War You Never Saw
The War You Never Saw exposes a hidden battlefield where influence replaces force, narratives replace weapons, and control operates without ever announcing itself. This is not a war of tanks and borders-it is a war of perception, attention, psychology, and quiet systems that shape human behavior without consent.In today's world, power no longer needs violence to dominate. It works through media, economics, technology, institutions, and social conditioning-guiding what people believe, fear, desire, and accept as "normal." This book reveals how modern control thrives on invisibility, distraction, and engineered agreement, turning ordinary life into a silent battleground.Inside this book, you will discover: How influence has replaced armies as the primary weapon of powerWhy the most powerful systems avoid attention and accountabilityHow media, narratives, and selective information shape realityHow distraction, emotional manipulation, and fear are used strategicallyWhy authority is visible-but real power is structural and unseenHow freedom is redefined, narrowed, and quietly managedHow awareness itself becomes an act of resistanceThis is not a conspiracy book. It is a clarity book.Written in a sharp, philosophical, and psychologically grounded style, The War You Never Saw does not tell you what to think-it shows you how thinking is shaped. It does not offer villains-it reveals systems. And it does not promote panic-it builds awareness.If you have ever felt that something is wrong beneath the surface of modern life-but couldn't fully explain it-this book gives language to that intuition.Because the most dangerous war is not the one you fear. It is the one you never notice.And once you see it, it can no longer control you.
Inside the Minds of Serial Killers
Discover the disturbing inner workings of the serial killer brain in this gripping compendium of true crime stories, each placing the mind of an infamous murderer under the microscope For years, criminal psychologists have tried to understand the minds of murderers. The key questions remain the same: Is a serial killer born or made? What leads them down such a dark path? And how can they justify their evil deeds to themselves? This fascinating exploration of criminal minds seeks to answer these questions by examining some of the most infamous mass murder cases of all time. From twisted visionary murderers like the Son of Sam to hedonistic killers like Ted Bundy, this book recounts the bloodcurdling events of each case before taking a deeper dive into the individual's twisted psychology, their background and upbringing, and the events that led them to become a cold-hearted killer. What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Perhaps we'll never fully understand, but in this book, we can begin to process the motives, experiences and delusions that drive someone to commit the most heinous crimes imaginable.
The Struggle of Islam in Modern Indonesia
With deep interest I have followed the Indonesian people's fight for freedom and independence from 1945 onwards. This interest has come to be centred in particular on the question of how religions, especially Islam, were involved in this struggle, and what role they would fulfil in the new Indonesia. After having lived and worked in Indonesia from 1946 to the end of 1960, I was twice more enabled to visit Indonesia thanks to grants from the Netherlands Foundation for the Advancement of Tropical Research (WOTRO). It was during these sojourns in particular, from May to October 1966 and from February to July 1969, that the material for this study was collected, supplemented and checked. For the help I received during these visits I am greatly indebted to so many Indonesian informants that it is impossible to mention them all. Moreover, some of them would not appreciate being singled out by name. But while offering them these general thanks I am thinking of them all individually. In spite of all the help given and patience shown me, this publication is bound to be full of shortcomings. An older Muslim friend, however, once encouraged me by reminding me that perfection belongs only to God (al-kam瓣l li'll瓣h). Nevertheless, I should like to offer my apologies for errors and mistakes; I would appreciate it if readers drew my attention to them.
The Bias of Communication
The Bias of Communication, first published in 1951, is a foundational work in media theory that explores how the materials and technologies of communication shape human thought, culture, and history. Innis argues that every medium carries a bias toward time or space, which in turn influences the structure of societies and empires.The book redefines the study of media by showing that the form of communication is as consequential as its content. Through a series of incisive historical essays, Innis demonstrates how empires rise when they master space-biased media for expansion, yet collapse when they neglect time-biased traditions that ensure cultural continuity. From ancient Egypt's use of papyrus for imperial control and the oral traditions that sustained Greek philosophy, to the history of printing in England and communication in the United States, Innis traces how the balance between time- and space-oriented media determines the fate of civilizations.The Bias of Communication is a profound study that remains essential for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical currents beneath today's media-saturated world.
Politicking in the Barrio
This book offers an episodic view of Latino politics in New York from 2017 to 2025--a period of both dramatic political flux and unprecedented Latino demographic growth. It is episodic in that the book's story derives from previously published thought pieces, in addition to some new material, on the elections, political figures, and social contexts of Latino politics in the largest city in the nation. While firmly rooted in Gotham's unique political ecosystem, the analysis nevertheless sheds crucial light on the broader dynamics shaping Latino political life across the United States. For New York City presents a paradox that is echoed nationally: Latinos are now the largest ethnic voting bloc in the city, surpassing both African Americans and whites in raw registration numbers. Yet this demographic prominence has not necessarily translated into proportional political power. Furthermore, the forces of gentrification, redistricting, intra-ethnic divisions, and chronically low voter turnout all threaten Latino representation--not only in East Harlem and Bushwick, but also in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Miami.
The Beat Beneath Britain
The Beat Beneath Britain: The Rave That Changed Britain is a raw, immersive journey into one of the most explosive cultural revolutions in UK history - the rave movement. From the rise of acid house and illegal warehouse parties to the tribal power of jungle, trance, and techno, this gripping documentary-style book traces the pulse of a generation who turned up the volume and tore down the rules.Through deeply researched accounts, vivid storytelling, and honest reflections on the music, drugs, and unity that shaped a generation, author Lee Sparkes unveils how rave culture reshaped Britain's social landscape. More than just beats and basslines, it was a rebellion - a powerful force of youth expression, resistance, and underground spirit.From dark fields and abandoned factories to iconic clubs and pirate radio airwaves, this is the untold story of the scene that refused to die - and still echoes in the algorithms of today.
The Beat Beneath Britain,
The Beat Beneath Britain: The Rave That Changed Britain is a raw, immersive journey into one of the most explosive cultural revolutions in UK history - the rave movement. From the rise of acid house and illegal warehouse parties to the tribal power of jungle, trance, and techno, this gripping documentary-style book traces the pulse of a generation who turned up the volume and tore down the rules.Through deeply researched accounts, vivid storytelling, and honest reflections on the music, drugs, and unity that shaped a generation, author Lee Sparkes unveils how rave culture reshaped Britain's social landscape. More than just beats and basslines, it was a rebellion - a powerful force of youth expression, resistance, and underground spirit.From dark fields and abandoned factories to iconic clubs and pirate radio airwaves, this is the untold story of the scene that refused to die - and still echoes in the algorithms of today.
You Didn't Hear This from Me
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER - NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH BY TIME MAGAZINE, AMAZON, AND KOBO - NAMED MOST ANTICIPATED BY LIT HUB, PUREWOW, AND W MAGAZINE "Gossip is the only cultural tradition I care about, and Kelsey McKinney has written its Bible" --Samantha Irby, #1 NYT bestselling author From the host of the Normal Gossip podcast, a delightfully insightful exploration of our obsession with gossip that weaves together journalism, cultural criticism, and memoir. As the pandemic forced us to socialize at a distance, Kelsey McKinney was mourning the juicy updates and jaw-dropping stories she'd typically collect over drinks with friends--and from her hunger, the blockbuster Normal Gossip podcast was born. With listenership in the millions, Kelsey found herself thinking more critically about gossip as a form, and wanting to better understand the role it plays in our culture. In You Didn't Hear This From Me, McKinney explores the murkiness of everyday storytelling. Why is gossip considered a sin, and how can we better recognize when it's being weaponized? Why do we think we're entitled to every detail of a celebrity's personal life? And how do we define "gossip," anyway? As much as the book aims to treat gossip as a subject worthy of rigor, it also hopes to capture the heart of gossiping: how enchanting and fun it can be to lean over and whisper something a little salacious into your friend's ear. With wit and honesty, McKinney unmasks what we're actually searching for when we demand to know the truth--and how much the truth really matters in the first place.
FBI Family Story
Behind Every FBI Badge is a Family Story-and This One Is Unforgettable.In FBI Family Story: The Ouellette Legacy, Mark Ouellette shares an unforgettable look at growing up in a household shaped by faith, patriotism, and the unique demands of the FBI, where living room conversations brushed up against national headlines.In this engaging memoir, Mark captures what it was like to be raised by a mother who left her FBI career to raise seven children-and a father whose work spanned everything from celebrity surveillance and serial killers to UFO sightings and the aftermath of the JFK assassination. There was even a time when J. Edgar Hoover unknowingly placed himself under the surveillance of the FBI.But this isn't just a story about intense FBI investigations or high-profile cases. It's a heartfelt glimpse into family life-complete with FBI picnics, Catholic traditions, and the quiet wisdom of a father who balanced national duty with backyard touch football games. Mark recounts sibling dynamics, holiday memories, and the many ways his dad's badge opened doors (and maybe a few side entrances).With warmth and wit, Mark honors the legacy of his parents while capturing the spirit of an era and the bond of a family deeply committed to one another. FBI Family Story is a warm, honest, and unforgettable portrait of a unique American upbringing.
FBI Family Story
Behind Every FBI Badge is a Family Story-and This One Is Unforgettable.In FBI Family Story: The Ouellette Legacy, Mark Ouellette shares an unforgettable look at growing up in a household shaped by faith, patriotism, and the unique demands of the FBI, where living room conversations brushed up against national headlines.In this engaging memoir, Mark captures what it was like to be raised by a mother who left her FBI career to raise seven children-and a father whose work spanned everything from celebrity surveillance and serial killers to UFO sightings and the aftermath of the JFK assassination. There was even a time when J. Edgar Hoover unknowingly placed himself under the surveillance of the FBI.But this isn't just a story about intense FBI investigations or high-profile cases. It's a heartfelt glimpse into family life-complete with FBI picnics, Catholic traditions, and the quiet wisdom of a father who balanced national duty with backyard touch football games. Mark recounts sibling dynamics, holiday memories, and the many ways his dad's badge opened doors (and maybe a few side entrances).With warmth and wit, Mark honors the legacy of his parents while capturing the spirit of an era and the bond of a family deeply committed to one another. FBI Family Story is a warm, honest, and unforgettable portrait of a unique American upbringing.
The Eternal Sleep Program
How Entertainment, Social Media, and Technology Keep Humanity DistractedWe live in the most connected age in human history-yet never before has humanity been so distracted, mentally exhausted, and disconnected from itself.The Eternal Sleep Program is a penetrating exploration of how modern entertainment, social media, and technology have quietly reshaped human consciousness. This book argues that control in the modern world no longer relies on force or censorship, but on comfort, stimulation, and endless distraction. Minds are not silenced-they are occupied.This is not a conspiracy theory. It is a systemic reality.Through a deeply psychological, cultural, and philosophical lens, this book reveals how distraction evolved into an invisible operating system-one that rewards passivity, replaces meaning with amusement, and conditions people to choose comfort over truth. From dopamine-driven habit loops to algorithmic control of attention, from digital validation to the erosion of critical thinking, The Eternal Sleep Program exposes the mechanisms keeping humanity mentally awake but spiritually asleep.Inside this book, you will discover: How mass distraction became a system rather than a side effectWhy entertainment now functions as a substitute for meaning and purposeHow social media creates the illusion of connection while deepening lonelinessThe psychological role of dopamine, habit loops, and behavioral addictionHow algorithms quietly shape belief, perception, and attentionWhy comfort is consistently chosen over truth in the modern ageHow technology reshapes identity, memory, focus, and inner lifeWhat it truly means to awaken from the Eternal SleepThis book does not argue that technology or entertainment are inherently evil. Instead, it asks a more unsettling question: Who is in control when tools become masters? When distraction replaces reflection, stimulation replaces stillness, and noise replaces wisdom, something essential is lost-not through force, but through neglect.The Eternal Sleep Program is both a diagnosis and an invitation. Awareness is the first act of resistance. Conscious choice is the second. Awakening does not require rejecting modern life-but reclaiming agency within it.If you have ever felt informed yet empty, connected yet isolated, busy yet unfulfilled, this book will help you understand why.The question is no longer whether we are distracted- but whether we are willing to wake up.
Mob Rule in New Orleans
Mob Rule in New Orleans by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a fearless examination of racial violence and extrajudicial killings in the American South at the end of the nineteenth century. Focusing on events in New Orleans, Wells-Barnett documents how mob violence was used to enforce racial hierarchy and suppress African American progress through intimidation and terror.Through meticulous reporting and moral clarity, Wells-Barnett dismantles the myths used to excuse lynching and exposes the failures of law, justice, and governance in protecting Black citizens. This work stands as a critical contribution to investigative journalism and early civil rights advocacy, offering readers an unflinching look at the consequences of injustice and silence.This book is essential for readers interested in African American history, civil rights, social justice, journalism, and the historical roots of racial violence in the United States.
Southern Horrors Lynch Law in All Its Phases
Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a landmark work of investigative journalism that exposes the brutal reality of lynching in the United States. Drawing on documented cases, statistics, and firsthand analysis, Wells-Barnett reveals how lynch law was systematically used to maintain racial oppression and silence African American communities.With courage and intellectual rigor, Wells-Barnett confronts the false justifications used to excuse mob violence and challenges readers to face the moral failures of American society and its legal institutions. This work played a critical role in the early anti-lynching movement and remains essential for understanding the historical foundations of racial injustice in the United States.This book is vital for readers interested in African American history, civil rights advocacy, investigative journalism, social justice, and the historical fight against racial violence.
In Public Record
Acquitted in court. Convicted in public opinion.September 1990. In Shaker Heights, Ohio, teenage honors student Lisa Lee Pruett vanishes into the night. A boy calls 911 when she does not arrive for a secret late-night meet-up. Police soon find her nearby, stabbed to death and left exposed.Lisa had just passed an important test and earned her driver's license. She was a Girl Scout, athlete, musician, and lover of poetry. Then her life was cut short.Investigators quickly focused on a troubled young man who lived a few blocks away. His name leaked, the media swarmed, and the case became a spectacle. Two years later, he was indicted on controversial testimony, tried under national attention, and ultimately acquitted. His life never recovered.Decades later, the murder remains unsolved.Now a former police officer reopens the trail, determined to separate rumor from evidence and find the truth, if it is still there to be found.
Because I Am Kind
Because I Am Kind by Abdullah bin Nasser is a reflective personal-development book that explores the inner world and social struggles of kind people in modern society. It examines how kindness is often misunderstood, exploited, or mistaken for weakness, and analyzes its relationship with religion, self-identity, mental health, family ties, friendship, and power. Blending philosophical reflection with real-life observation, the book offers balanced guidance to help kind individuals protect their values, set boundaries, understand others' motives, and live with strength and self-respect without abandoning their compassion.
Love Has No Borders
Love Has No Borders is a nonfiction account of forty years of work with refugees and immigrants who have come to the United States to begin a new life.One can hear the desperation of many as they have crossed the desk of a social worker. Immigrants from Cuba, Russia, the Middle East and Asia, Latin America, and Mexico, have come through the doors looking for sanctuary in a country that is known for accepting the refugee. However, there are those who say no to the incoming families who are seeking a way to feed and educate their children in a safe and nonthreatening environment. What are we, the privileged, called to do for our neighbors in this global land of plenty?This book includes personal stories of Guatemalan women who have left home to work as servants in the cities in order to help their abused mothers. It speaks of the men and women of Cuba who came to the United States on rafts, with issues of mental illness and criminal backgrounds. It tells the story of the family who is assumed to have money because of relatives who live in the United States and then killed because they cannot pay the extortion fees. It will tell the story of the young women who are trafficked for sex, who then come into the community with babies to support.Individuals and groups of all ages and nationalities will be interested in this book. Remember, you could be a refugee someday.Phyllis Dodd brings a professional and personal perspective to an important issue in our nation, going beyond the headlines to tell the stories of refugees and immigrants from the inside. It's a thought-provoking resource for people of faith and people everywhere.---Walt Wiltschek Pastor, Easton (Md.) Church of the Brethren and At-Large Editor, Messenger magazine
Skh to Skh and Evolutionary Genesis
SKH TO SKH AND EVOLUTIONARY GENESIS: An African-Centered Research Method formally articulates African-centered methodological principles including ancestral dialogics, bio-phonic communication, noetic sensoria, Zaya discourse, and Divine Energy Made Manifest (DEMM). Central to this approach is the African-centered model of interconnecting rings of personhood, familyhood, and neighborhood, positioning wellness, meaning, and knowledge as communal, relational, and historically continuous. At the core of the text is the ancient Kemetic imperative sꜣḫw r sꜣḫw-to illuminate the illumined, reframed as both an ontological orientation and a methodological directive. Nobles advance inquiry as a culturally congruent, spirit-defined process that operates across visible and invisible domains of reality. Evolutionary genesis is presented as a recursive method of rescuing, reclaiming, refining, and regenerating African intellectual traditions as the genesis for contemporary research design, analysis, and interpretation. Vol. 4 in the Little Black Book Series establishes a foundational framework for African-centered research grounded in ancestral epistemology, spirit-defined being, and cosmological coherence. Designed for graduate students, faculty, researchers, and practitioners in Africana Studies, Black Psychology, Research Methods, Education, and related disciplines, SKH TO SKH AND EVOLUTIONARY GENESIS provides a durable methodological infrastructure for African-centered inquiry. Volume 4 in the Little Black Book Series in Methodology, Theory and Praxis, is a scholarly intervention, offering a disciplined pathway for advancing research that is culturally grounded and epistemically rigorous, a methodology for knowledge production within Africana and African-descended scholarship.
In Public Record
Acquitted in court. Convicted in public opinion.September 1990. In Shaker Heights, Ohio, teenage honors student Lisa Lee Pruett vanishes into the night. A boy calls 911 when she does not arrive for a secret late-night meet-up. Police soon find her nearby, stabbed to death and left exposed.Lisa had just passed an important test and earned her driver's license. She was a Girl Scout, athlete, musician, and lover of poetry. Then her life was cut short.Investigators quickly focused on a troubled young man who lived a few blocks away. His name leaked, the media swarmed, and the case became a spectacle. Two years later, he was indicted on controversial testimony, tried under national attention, and ultimately acquitted. His life never recovered.Decades later, the murder remains unsolved.Now a former police officer reopens the trail, determined to separate rumor from evidence and find the truth, if it is still there to be found.
