A Thousand Tiny Cuts
A Thousand Tiny Cuts

Author: Sahana Ghosh

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-09-26

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0520395735

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"Drawing on a decade of fieldwork in the borderlands of northern Bangladesh and eastern India, A Thousand Tiny Cuts chronicles the slow transformation of a connected region into national borderlands and shows the foundational place of gender and sexuality in the meaning and management of threat in relation to mobility. It recasts a singular focus on border fences and border crossings to show, instead, that bordering is an expansive and accumulative reordering of relations of value. Devaluations-of agrarian land and crops, borderland youth undesirable as brides and grooms in their respective national hinterlands, disconnection of regional infrastructures, and social and physical geographies disordered by surveillance-proliferate as the costs of militarization across this ostensibly "friendly" border. Through a textured ethnography of the gendered political economy of mobility across a postcolonial borderlands in South Asia, this ambitious book challenges anthropological understanding of the violence of bordering, migration and citizenship, and transnational inequalities that are based on Euro-American borders and security regimes"--

A Thousand Cuts
A Thousand Cuts

Author: Dennis Bartok

Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi

Published: 2016-08-25

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1496808622

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A Thousand Cuts is a candid exploration of one of America's strangest and most quickly vanishing subcultures. It is about the death of physical film in the digital era and about a paranoid, secretive, eccentric, and sometimes obsessive group of film-mad collectors who made movies and their projection a private religion in the time before DVDs and Blu-rays. The book includes the stories of film historian/critic Leonard Maltin, TCM host Robert Osborne discussing Rock Hudson's secret 1970s film vault, RoboCop producer Jon Davison dropping acid and screening King Kong with Jefferson Airplane at the Fillmore East, and Academy Award-winning film historian Kevin Brownlow recounting his decades-long quest to restore the 1927 Napoleon. Other lesser-known but equally fascinating subjects include one-legged former Broadway dancer Tony Turano, who lives in a Norma Desmond-like world of decaying movie memories, and notorious film pirate Al Beardsley, one of the men responsible for putting O. J. Simpson behind bars. Authors Dennis Bartok and Jeff Joseph examine one of the least-known episodes in modern legal history: the FBI's and Justice Department's campaign to harass, intimidate, and arrest film dealers and collectors in the early 1970s. Many of those persecuted were gay men. Victims included Planet of the Apes star Roddy McDowall, who was arrested in 1974 for film collecting and forced to name names of fellow collectors, including Rock Hudson and Mel Tormé. A Thousand Cuts explores the obsessions of the colorful individuals who created their own screening rooms, spent vast sums, negotiated underground networks, and even risked legal jeopardy to pursue their passion for real, physical film.

Imprisoning Communities
Imprisoning Communities

Author: Todd R. Clear

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2009-03-27

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0195387201

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In the first detailed, empirical exploration of the effects of mass incarceration on poor places, Imprisoning Communities demonstrates that in high doses incarceration contributes to the very social problems it is intended to solve: it breaks up family and social networks; deprives siblings, spouses, and parents of emotional and financial support; and threatens the economic and political infrastructure of already struggling neighborhoods. Especially at risk are children who, research shows, are more likely to commit a crime if a father or brother has been to prison. Clear makes the counterintuitive point that when incarceration concentrates at high levels, crime rates will go up. Removal, in other words, has exactly the opposite of its intended effect: it destabilizes the community, thus further reducing public safety.

Nasty Little Cuts
Nasty Little Cuts

Author: Tina Baker

Publisher: Serpent's Tail

Published: 2022-02-24

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1782837043

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FROM THE #1 EBOOK BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CALL ME MUMMY 'Gripped my throat and didn't let go until the final, searing sentence' - CAROLINE ENGLAND A nightmare jolts Debs awake. She leaves the kids tucked up in their beds and goes downstairs. There's a man in her kitchen, holding a knife. But it's not an intruder. This is her husband Marc, the father of her children. Once, their differences were what drew them together. Him, the ex-army officer from a good family. Her, the fitness instructor who grew up over a pub. But now they grate to the point of drawing blood. Marc screams in his sleep. And Debs hardly knows the person she's become, or why she lets him hurt her. Neither of them is completely innocent. Neither is totally guilty. Marc is taller, stronger, and more vicious, haunted by a war he can't forget. But he has no idea what Debs is capable of when her children's lives are at stake... This gripping read about a relationship built on passion, poisoned by secrets and violence will keep you turning the pages all night. Perfect for readers of Blood Orange and Big Little Lies. 'A slow-burn thriller, both horrifying and touching' - CATHERINE COOPER

Unbound Voices: A Polyphonic Rebellion
Unbound Voices: A Polyphonic Rebellion

Author: William Gomes

Publisher: William Gomes

Published: 2024-04-19

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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Step into the riveting world of William Gomes's Unbound Voices: A Polyphonic Rebellion, a powerful collection of poetry that delves deep into the human condition. This book is a profound exploration of resilience, diversity, and rebellion against the societal norms that oppress and silence. Each poem is a heartfelt testament to the struggles, victories, and quiet revolutions that shape our existence, giving voice to stories that are often marginalized or ignored. Through vivid imagery and compelling language, Gomes captures the essence of individuals grappling with identity, heritage, and resistance. Unbound Voices is not just a poetry collection; it's a vibrant manifesto of defiance and a celebration of human diversity. It challenges readers to question the status quo and encourages a collective response to injustices past and present. Gomes invites readers to join a movement of change through his words. The collection serves as both a solitary reflection and a call to communal action, urging us to partake in a chorus of voices that demand transformation and understanding. Whether experienced through the immersive audio of the audiobook or the tactile connection of the paperback, this collection promises to inspire and transform. The poetry features rich, evocative language that pulls readers into intense emotional landscapes. It focuses on themes of resistance and empowerment, overcoming societal constraints and celebrating the human spirit's capacity for resilience. The collection also celebrates individual stories, recognizing and honoring the unique struggles and triumphs of diverse lives. It encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and to engage actively with the broader community. Ideal for enthusiasts of contemporary poetry with a deep narrative and social commentary, readers looking to be moved and inspired by stories of courage and change, and book clubs and discussion groups eager for meaningful dialogue on poignant, topical issues. Dive into Unbound Voices: A Polyphonic Rebellion and let William Gomes's transformative poetry inspire your journey towards personal and collective liberation.

Psychological Maltreatment of Children
Psychological Maltreatment of Children

Author: Nelson J. Binggeli

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2001-07-19

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780761924616

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Psychological Maltreatment of Children is a brief introduction to the emotional abuse of children and youth metnal health professionals, child welfare specialists, and other professionals involved with research, education, practice, and policy de Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

No B.S. Guide to Brand-Building by Direct Response
No B.S. Guide to Brand-Building by Direct Response

Author: Dan Kennedy

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2014-03-18

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1599185334

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"Millionaire maker Dan S. Kennedy and co-founders of Iron Tribe Fitness, Forest Walden and Jim Cavale, debunk branding lies and myths and reveal the truth behind the power, value, creation, and care and feeding of brand identity for products, services, small businesses, and entrepreneurs"--

Death by a Thousand Cuts
Death by a Thousand Cuts

Author: Timothy Brook

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2008-03-15

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780674027732

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In Beijing in 1904, multiple murderer Wang Weiqin became one of the last to suffer the extreme punishment known as lingchi, called by Western observers “death by a thousand cuts.” This is the first book to explore the history, iconography, and legal contexts of Chinese tortures and executions from the 10th century until lingchi’s abolition in 1905.

Reinventing Yourself, Revised Edition
Reinventing Yourself, Revised Edition

Author: Steve Chandler

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 2005-07-15

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1601638043

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"“Reinventing Yourself is written forcefully, but with great humor, There won't be many books in the coming years that are met with as much enthusiasm as his book.”—Colin Wilson, author of The Outsider and Alien Dawn"“If you want a book that develops your hidden potential, look no further, Steve Chandler's Reinventing Yourself is it!”—Danny Cox, author of Seize the Day and There are No Limits"“If you put together the best of Anthony Robbins and Wayne Dyer, what you would have would be almost as good as Steve Chandler.”—Dale Dauten, King Features SyndicateMotivational speaker Steve Chandler helps you turn "“what could have been nto "“what will be.” His writing is filled with techniques for breaking down egative barriers and letting go of pessimistic thoughts that prevent you from ulfilling or even allowing yourself to conceive of your goals and dreams.Steve Chandler is the author of 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself, 100 Ways o Motivate Others, The Story of You, and The Hands-off Manager (all Career Press). He is a celebrated public speaker nd corporate trainer who delivers relationship and motivational workshops throughout the United States and Canada. He lives in Phoenix, AZ.

Reinventing Yourself
Reinventing Yourself

Author: Steve Chandler

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1564148173

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Whether you're self-employed, a middler manager, or a Fortune 500 executive, its easy to get get stuck in a humdrum life and only fantasize about what could have been. Motivational speaker Steve Chandler helps you transform what could have been into what will be. You'll learn numerous techniques for breaking down negative barriers and letting go of pessimistic thoughts that prevent you from fulfilling, or even allowing yourself to conceive of, your goals and dreams. Drawing on many years of work in the field since the original publication of the book, Chandler has added numerous new stories, quotes, insights, and recommendations on how to reinvent yourself from the fictional, limited personality of old to a fresh level of creative action.