The Enigmatic Academy

The Enigmatic Academy

Author: Christian J. Churchill

Publisher: Temple University Press

Published: 2011-06-15

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1439907854

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The Enigmatic Academy is a provocative look at the purpose and practice of education in America. Authors Christian Churchill and Gerald Levy use three case studies—a liberal arts college, a boarding school, and a Job Corps center—to illustrate how class, bureaucratic, and secular-religious dimensions of education prepare youth for participation in American foreign and domestic policy at all levels. The authors describe how schools contribute to the formation of a bureaucratic character; how middle and upper class students are trained for leadership positions in corporations, government, and the military; and how the education of lower class students often serves more powerful classes and institutions. Exploring how youth and their educators encounter the complexities of ideology and bureaucracy in school, The Enigmatic Academy deepens our understanding of the flawed redemptive relationship between education and society in the United States. Paradoxically, these three studied schools all prepare students to participate in a society whose values they oppose.


The Academy of Peculiars Box Set

The Academy of Peculiars Box Set

Author: Isadora Brown

Publisher: Isadora Brown

Published: 2020-10-03

Total Pages: 888

ISBN-13:

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With over 200,000 words and 3 full-length novels, get your collection of the entire Academy of Peculiar at a 67% discount! Stranger Book 1 Sophie Harper has a secret. A peculiar one. By the time she gets to the Academy for Peculiars, she’s already killed a man. From there, she learns that the superhuman strength she was born with and abandoned because of means she's a peculiar – a human with abnormal DNA - yet that same strength alienates her from her peculiar peers because of its rarity. As she settles into her new home, she makes friends with her dorm mates, stresses out about catching up with schoolwork, and starts dating one of the most popular guys at the academy. Normalcy is what Sophie wants more than anything, but she can’t change the fact that she’s different, even among peculiars. She starts falling for her infuriating trainer, a rugged shifter named Will, despite the fact that it's forbidden. When she finds out there's only one other man with her physical strength, she yearns to learn more about him - yet he's someone everyone refuses to discuss. She starts to realize that being a peculiar means more than just being strong, and that just she shares her ability with her mysterious counterpart, it doesn’t mean he isn’t a threat. Finder, Book 2 Those that aren't lost can't be found. After the whole ordeal at the underground Catalina nightclub, Sophie is ready to forget about everything and enjoy the holidays with Will in Washington. As the weather cools down, things between them heat up. But Sophie is still with Jason, and she can't easily forget that. On top of that, Sophie receives a letter from her parents wanting to meet and asking for her forgiveness. When Jane Cabot, her best friend, is mortally wounded by an unknown assailant, Sophie must question everyone and everything around her in order to bring her best friend to justice. Things don't add up, however, and despite Jane being attacked, Sophie is the true target. When she gets taken by a familiar face, pieces of a puzzle start to fall into place, and she's not sure she wants to be found. Keeper, Book 3 Danger lurks in the most familiar places. When General Arbuckle reveals the peculiar existence to the world, the Academy of Peculiars is forced to close as a way to protect the faculty and students. Sophie Harper is more focused on the fact that her best friend, Jane, may actually be alive than Arbuckle and the United States military. Daryl's older and mental brother, Marvin, is quick to promise Jane's safe return after brokering a deal with Daryl and Ethan, the academy's dean. But something doesn't sit well with Sophie about Marvin, and if Jane wasn't involved, she's certain Daryl wouldn't have trusted his brother. On top of that, a familiar body winds up slaughtered at the academy gates. Now it's up to Sophie to figure out who could have done it and why, while dodging flying bullets and suspicious ex-boyfriends. Will wants nothing more to protect her; Sophie wants nothing more than find her friend - and herself. In the epic conclusion to the Academy of Peculiars Trilogy, Sophie will learn that just because someone is ambitious does not mean they're evil, those that she trusts the most have the power to betray her with relative ease, and the best relationship she can ever hope to have is the one with herself. Fans of Xmen and Harry Potter are obsessed with this series! Scroll up and 1-click your copy today!


Academy’s Rise

Academy’s Rise

Author: Lia Davis

Publisher: Davis Raynes Publishing Group, LLC

Published:

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13:

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Meda, Tala, and Ami Webb are hybrid vampire-lycan triplets and the most powerful creatures in the world. Daughters of the High Alpha of the lycans and the King of the vampires, one day they'll rule pretty much everyone paranormal in the world. Before that happens, they've got a few things to do. Like finding their fated mates, defeating a new threat, and keeping their pregnant mom from getting in the middle of it all. Throw in their grandfather—Lucifer, but the girls call him Poppy—and a few powers gone awry, and they've got their hands full. If they can get it all sorted out, they'll save the world. If not? Well, that's not really an option. Academy's Rise is a Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance that follows the triplet daughters of the characters from Coven's End. We recommend reading the complete Coven's End series first, but it's not strictly necessary.


The Anatomy of a Scientific Institution

The Anatomy of a Scientific Institution

Author: Roger Hahn

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2023-11-10

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 0520336054

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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.


The Broken Academy Complete Series

The Broken Academy Complete Series

Author: Jade Alters

Publisher: Untamed Love LLC

Published:

Total Pages: 1140

ISBN-13:

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Shapeshifters and Dragons destroy their rooms. Vampires sneak off to feed unsupervised. Beings that should never have been brought to this Realm are allowed to grow their preternatural powers without restriction. A dangerous concoction is brewing unchecked at the Broken Academy. Subterfuge and shifting allegiances are the rule. At the center of the dawning war are two of the most powerful students ever to walk the halls. One, a magical prodigy of ancient lineage. The other, a hybrid-gone-rogue the Council once sought to snuff out. Amidst the uncertainty, an ancient enemy lurks and a magical mishap just opened the door… Emery Dalshak and Cece Ford hold the fate of the Realm in their hands but will their united magic carry enough power to settle scores born in the Age of Legends? Complete Series Collection Includes: Power of Fire, The Broken Academy Year 1 Power of Magic, The Broken Academy Year 2 Power of Blood, The Broken Academy Year 3 Pacts & Promises, The Broken Academy Year 4 Bonds, The Broken Academy Year 5 The Broken Academy is a why choose, slow burn paranormal romance; the steam increases through the series. Each book covers one year at the academy, is written from different perspectives and features one or more headstrong heroines and layered heroes. A significant amount of time is spent developing the history and lore of the world. All of the books can be read as standalone stories however series order is recommended to fully maximize enjoyment. Author note: The romance is described as "why choose" instead of reverse harem as each central female characters has her cake and gets it to eat it too, with multiple concurrent love interests that ebb and fall throughout the series, however there are no steamy scenes with multi-partner action. Select Reviews for The Broken Academy Series: "Jade Alters’ latest reverse harem starts with some heat and continues to fan the flames. Her new world is stunning and worth exploring. I cannot wait for Power of Magic and Power of Blood.." ★★★★★ "It's a fast-paced and standalone book that will keep you engaged from start to finish. There's action, adventure, drama, danger, suspense, twist/turns, enemies, survival, intrigue, humor, mystery/secrets, surprises, family, friends, conflict, resolution, confusion, confidence, strength, courage, revenge, anger, magic, conspiracy, tragedy, struggles, stubbornness, romance, passion/lust and love. There's dragons, demons, vampires, fey, magicians, shifters, astral travelers and so many more characters in this story." ★★★★★ "All I can say is WOW! This book takes you on a rollercoaster ride from page 1. " ★★★★★ "This book made me warm moist and intoxicated from one eye popping ravenous page to the next. This story was definitely smokin hot with an intriguing storyline that kept me thirsty excited and on edge. Magician. Dragon. Demon. And vampires. Oh the plot keeps thickening and the world around them gets more twist with every turns are they doomed I love this book it was so crazy I can't wait for the next it was such a page-turner took my breath away definitely 5 * read." ★★★★★ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you are a fan of Rae Foxx, Alexis Calder, Meg Xuemei X, Rachel Jonas and Alexis Calder, you're going to love this slow-burn paranormal romance! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Keywords: paranormal romance, romantic books, romance ebooks, books to read and download, contemporary romance, paranormal romance books, ebooks romance, romance books for adults no cliffhangers, supernatural romance books, paranormal romance books full novel, steamy romance books, happily ever after, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, happy for now, HFN, Reverse harem, menage, why choose, MMF, vampire books, shifter books, friends to lovers, opposites attract, enemies to lovers, witchcraft books, magician, magic, wizard, college romance, adventure, collection, complete series, Steamy reverse harem menage romance shifter mfm mmf mmfm fated mates fate contemporary hea happy happily ever after author series novel book school academy college university demon vampire shifter dragon magic paranormal supernatural pnr Box set author series novel book complete omnibus boxset bundle collection


The Dream Factory

The Dream Factory

Author: Ryan Baldi

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Published: 2021-08-26

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1913538400

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Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Football Book of the Year 2022 'A forensic insight into how our football academies operate. Every angle covered by a splendid author' - Daniel Taylor, The Athletic With unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to academies at all levels of English football, The Dream Factory: Inside the Make-or-Break World of Football's Academies is a journey deep into the heart of youth football, revealing in gripping detail how home-grown Premier League stars such as Marcus Rashford and Trent Alexander-Arnold are created, and at what cost. The Dream Factory introduces a rich array of characters – players, coaches, directors – behind talent production lines at several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City, zooming in on the stories of Alexander-Arnold's unique development, how Rashford's sense of social responsibility was nurtured, and how Phil Foden has become a beacon to City's young hopefuls.


An Academy for Liars

An Academy for Liars

Author: Alexis Henderson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-09-17

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 059363831X

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A student will find that the hardest lessons sometimes come from outside the classroom in this stunning dark academia novel from the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching and House of Hunger. Lennon Carter’s life is falling apart. Then she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to take the entrance exam for Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because—like everyone else at the school—she has the innate gift of persuasion, the ability to wield her will like a weapon, using it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself. After passing the test, Lennon begins to learn how to master her devastating and unsettling power. But despite persuasion’s heavy toll on her body and mind, she is wholly captivated by her studies, by Drayton’s lush, moss-draped campus, and by her brilliant classmates. But even more captivating is her charismatic adviser, Dante, who both intimidates and enthralls her. As Lennon continues in her studies, her control grows, and she starts to uncover more about the secret world she has entered into, including the disquieting history of Drayton College. She is increasingly disturbed by what she learns, for it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption...and it’s a test she’s terrified she’s going to fail.


Arda Academy: Complete Trilogy

Arda Academy: Complete Trilogy

Author: Molly Lavenza

Publisher: Molly Lavenza

Published:

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13:

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Destruction. In a family of healers who save, all I do is destroy. My enforced solitude is for my own safety as well as that of the world, or so my mother tells me. When the boy next door beckons, I can't help but sneak out to forge a friendship with him. Loneliness leads me to defy my family, but desperation prevails when I discover that the grounds of his private academy hold a secret that could help me learn why my ability is so disastrous...or push me to create a catastrophe that will bring about my family's deaths. Merith Leigh has decided to give herself the best 16th birthday present ever: Freedom. She's spent the last two years in silent communication with Taran, the boy next door, and his encouragement to meet him beyond their bedroom window views has tempted her to finally break free of her family's bonds. With a leap of faith, she trusts Taran with her dark secret, and he takes her to meet his friends at his private academy, where a secret society that studies magic lurks with secrets of their own. Can Taran and his classmates help her discover why she carries the gift of destruction rather than her family's skill at healing, or will their association prove deadly? *this edition includes all three books in the Arda Academy trilogy