Maison d'édition: Quiller
Bryn Parry (1956–2023) was one of Britain's best-known countryside cartoonists. This re-issue of Mad Dogs and Englishmen is a superb collection of Bryn's shooting and dog cartoons. It gives an insight into a world that can really only be understood by a participant for whom it is more than a sport; it is a way of life.
Should prisons attempt reform and uplift inmates or, by means of principled punishment, deter them from further wrongdoing? This debate has raged in Western Europe and in the United States at least since the late eighteenth century. Joseph F. Spillane examines the failure of progressive reform in New York State by focusing on Coxsackie, a New Deal reformatory built for young male offenders. Opened in 1935 to serve "adolescents adrift," Coxsackie instead became an unstable and brutalizing prison. From the start, the liberal impulse underpinning the prison's mission was overwhelmed by challenges it was unequipped or unwilling to face—drugs, gangs, and racial conflict.Spillane draws on detailed prison records to reconstruct a life behind bars in which "ungovernable" young men posed constant challenges to racial and cultural order. The New Deal order of the prison was unstable from the start; the politics of punishment quickly became the politics of race and social exclusion, and efforts to save liberal reform in postwar New York only deepened its failures. In 1977, inmates took hostages to focus attention on their grievances. The result was stricter discipline and an end to any pretense that Coxsackie was a reform institution.Why did the prison fail? For answers, Spillane immerses readers in the changing culture and racial makeup of the U.S. prison system and borrows from studies of colonial prisons, which emblematized efforts by an exploitative regime to impose cultural and racial restraint on others.In today's era of mass incarceration, prisons have become conflict-ridden warehouses and powerful symbols of racism and inequality. This account challenges the conventional wisdom that America's prison crisis is of comparatively recent vintage, showing instead how a racial and punitive system of control emerged from the ashes of a progressive ideal.Voir livre
Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official. Step into the transformative philosophy of 'Die With Zero' by Bill Perkins. This isn't your traditional finance book; it's a call to action to optimize life's experiences and ensure that your wealth aligns with life's most fulfilling moments. Through engaging anecdotes and persuasive arguments, Perkins challenges the notion of accumulating wealth for a distant future, urging readers to spend, experience, and truly live in the present. This summary distills Perkins' radical approach, guiding you through the fundamental shifts in mindset necessary to enrich your life journey. Discover how to balance accumulating wealth with spending on experiences that matter, ensuring you reach the end of life with zero regrets and memories to cherish. 'Die With Zero' is more than just a financial blueprint—it's a manifesto for living a life brimming with purpose, passion, and unforgettable momentsVoir livre
Your thoughts don’t have to race into the night. Your body doesn’t have to carry the weight of the day. This audiobook is your gentle doorway into stillness — a guided nighttime meditation crafted especially for the ADHD mind. With soothing breathwork, calming body relaxation, and compassionate affirmations, Calm the ADHD Mind helps you release restless energy, quiet racing thoughts, and ease into deep, restorative sleep. Each session is an invitation to slow down, let go, and remember that you are safe to rest exactly as you are. In this audiobook, you’ll experience: Breathing techniques to anchor and calm the mind A gentle body scan to release tension Soothing affirmations to quiet inner noise A soft closing that carries you into peaceful sleep Whether you struggle with overthinking, restlessness, or simply want to end your day with calm, this meditation will guide you into a quiet space where sleep arrives naturally. Let the noise fade. Let the quiet hold you. Tonight, rest is yours.Voir livre
We all know that higher education has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Historically a time of exploration and self-discovery, the college years have been narrowed toward an increasingly singular goal—career training—and college students these days forgo the big questions about who they are and how they can change the world and instead focus single-mindedly on their economic survival. In The Purposeful Graduate, Tim Clydesdale elucidates just what a tremendous loss this is, for our youth, our universities, and our future as a society. At the same time, he shows that it doesn’t have to be this way: higher education can retain its higher cultural role, and students with a true sense of purpose—of personal, cultural, and intellectual value that cannot be measured by a wage—can be streaming out of every one of its institutions. The key, he argues, is simple: direct, systematic, and creative programs that engage undergraduates on the question of purpose. Backing up his argument with rich data from a Lilly Endowment grant that funded such programs on eighty-eight different campuses, he shows that thoughtful engagement of the notion of vocational calling by students, faculty, and staff can bring rich rewards for all those involved: greater intellectual development, more robust community involvement, and a more proactive approach to lifelong goals. Nearly every institution he examines—from internationally acclaimed research universities to small liberal arts colleges—is a success story, each designing and implementing its own program, that provides students with deep resources that help them to launch flourishing lives. Flying in the face of the pessimistic forecast of higher education’s emaciated future, Clydesdale offers a profoundly rich alternative, one that can be achieved if we simply muster the courage to talk with students about who they are and what they are meant to do.Voir livre
Dive into the enchanting world of the Celts! Do you know whose culture outlasted the mighty Romans? The Celts! Their culture still sparks wonder today. But who were these incredible people, and how did their legacy shape the world we know? Journey Back to the Iron Age! Imagine a time over three thousand years ago in Western Europe, where the Celts lived vibrant lives long before the Romans and Anglo-Saxons stepped onto the scene. Discover a world where history is not just about dates but about astonishing tales of resilience and creativity. Prepare for an Adventure! This isn’t just any history book. It’s a time machine designed for young explorers! With simple language, fun activities, and captivating illustrations, we’ll uncover the mysteries of the Celts. Become a young historian! Through the lens of modern science, we’ll piece together puzzles from the past, correcting old tales and uncovering the true story of our ancestors. This journey will help you to understand our roots, our shared history, and the incredible legacy of the Celts. Here are some of the things the children in your life will discover in these pages:The origins of the Celts and their widespread influence across Britain and IrelandHow DNA studies help to unravel their fascinating pastTheir innovative lifestyles, stunning art, and deep-rooted beliefsThe heroes of their tales: were they myth or reality? Ready to embark on this magical journey through history? Perfect for curious minds and young dreamers, this book makes history come alive with stories that inspire and illustrations that dazzle. Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!Voir livre
“A first-class history, impeccably researched and skillfully written . . . by the foremost historian of the American D-Day experience.” —Naval History Added to the invasion plan largely at the insistence of British General Bernard Montgomery, the attack at Utah Beach aimed to secure the Cotentin Peninsula and ultimately seize the port of Cherbourg. Although the assault on Utah Beach became one of the most successful American military operations of World War II, it was fraught with risk from the beginning: Not only was Utah the most isolated of the five D-Day beaches, but the airborne operation was of unprecedented size and scope. Despite the perils, American troops cascaded into that corner of Normandy from the sea and the sky, gaining a military triumph that contributed decisively to Allied success on D-Day. With many never-before-published firsthand accounts from the men who were there; detailed maps providing minute-by-minute insight into the combat; photos; and comprehensive lists of all of Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross recipients at Utah Beach, this book, a companion to the author’s Omaha Beach, is both an engaging narrative and a tribute to the men who stormed the beaches and dropped from the sky. “Even the most seasoned historian will find something new in these pages.” —Army magazine “[A] groundbreaking analysis of the other half of America’s D-Day.” —Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and RommelVoir livre
