From literary theory to social anthropology, the influence of Freud runs through every part of the human and social sciences. In The Lure of Dreams, Harvie Ferguson shows how Freud's writings and particulary The Interpretation of Dreams contribute, both in their content and in the baroque and dream-like forms in which they are cast, to our understanding of the character of modernity. This novel and stimulating approach to Freud and to the dilemmas of modernity and postmodernity will fascinate everyone with an interest in the development of the modern consciousness.
From literary theory to social anthropology, the influence of Freud runs through every part of the human and social sciences. In The Lure of Dreams, Harvie Ferguson shows how Freud's writings and particulary The Interpretation of Dreams contribute, both in their content and in the baroque and dream-like forms in which they are cast, to our understanding of the character of modernity. This novel and stimulating approach to Freud and to the dilemmas of modernity and postmodernity will fascinate everyone with an interest in the development of the modern consciousness.
Franchises have become an ever-present feature of American life, both in our landscapes and our economics. Peter M. Birkeland worked for three years in the front-line operations of franchise units for three companies, met with CEOs and executives, and attended countless trade shows, seminars, and expositions. Through this extensive fieldwork Birkeland not only discovered what makes franchisees succeed or fail, he uncovered the difficulties in running a business according to someone else's system and values. Bearing witness to a market flooded with fierce competitors and dependent on the inscrutable whims of consumers, he revealed the numerous challenges that franchisees face in making their businesses succeed. Book jacket.
Buildings, bridges, and books don't exist without the workers who are often invisible in the final product, as this joyous and profound picture book reveals from acclaimed author of The Christmas Boot Lisa Wheeler and New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love Loren Long All across this great big world, jobs are getting done by many hands in many lands. It takes much more than ONE. Gorgeously written and illustrated, this is an eye-opening exploration of the many types of work that go into building our world--from the making of a bridge to a wind farm, an amusement park, and even the very picture book that you are reading. An architect may dream up the plans for a house, but someone has to actually work the saws and pound the nails. This book is a thank-you to the skilled women and men who work tirelessly to see our dreams brought to life.
“A novel exploration of societal roles, gender, and equality.” —School Library Journal (starred review) The Outsiders meets Mad Max: Fury Road in this “daring and dramatic” (Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling) dystopian novel about sisterhood and the cruel choices people are forced to make in order to survive. At night, Las Mal Criadas own these streets. Sixteen-year-old Nalah leads the fiercest all-girl crew in Mega City. That role brings with it violent throwdowns and access to the hottest boydega clubs, but Nala quickly grows weary of her questionable lifestyle. Her dream is to get off the streets and make a home in the exclusive Mega Towers, in which only a chosen few get to live. To make it to the Mega Towers, Nalah must prove her loyalty to the city’s benevolent founder and cross the border in a search of the mysterious gang the Ashé Riders. Led by a reluctant guide, Nalah battles crews and her own doubts but the closer she gets to her goal the more she loses sight of everything—and everyone—she cares about. Nalah must choose whether or not she’s willing to do the unspeakable to get what she wants. Can she discover that home is not where you live but whom you chose to protect before she loses the family she’s created for good?
Here begins an extraordinary alliance—and a brutal and tender, shocking, and electrifying adventure to end all adventures. It starts with a simple note. Roger Bascombe regretfully wishes to inform Celeste Temple that their engagement is forthwith terminated. Determined to find out why, Miss Temple takes the first step in a journey that will propel her into a dizzyingly seductive, utterly shocking world beyond her imagining—and set her on a collision course with a killer and a spy—in a bodice-ripping, action-packed roller-coaster ride of suspense, betrayal, and richly fevered dreams.
Deep in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. Lives a boy who shares the love of fishing with his grandfather. Who receives a gift of a fishing lure for his birthday. His enjoyment of his new gift is cut short. With a twist of faith, his grandfather's love for fishing is renewed in one single moment that changes everything. Reminding us all of the American dream through a relationship with a boy and his grandfather."Official OnlineBookClub.org: Review of "The Fishing Lure" by Greer Alexis Bacon. 4 out of 4 stars" Family is one of the most important things in life, particularly the child-parent and child-grandparent relationship, and it feels like one being lost over time. When I was a child, we watched things like Full House where no one was perfect, but family stuck together and things always worked out. These days, however, it feels like kids shows represent parents as just silly or unknowledgeable and celebrate the child that mocks them or flat-out disobeys them. Particularly when a child is at the age to be read to, the importance of family should be a key point, and Greer Alexis Bacon's The Fishing Lure does just that across four generations, celebrating what's great about family, spending time together and passing along traditions.The Fishing Lure begins with a boy known only as "Stars and Stripes" for being born on Independence Day, sharing his love of fishing with his grandfather, a WWII vet. Gramps, you see, always loved fishing and took his son when he raised him, and has continued the tradition with his grandson.On Stars and Stripes's 7th birthday his parents get him a new fishing pole and his Gramps gives him a hand painted fishing lure, with the thirteen stripes and 50 stars of the flag upon it, along with the year 1776. The next morning, Stars and Stripes takes his stars and stripes fishing lure and new pole out for a spin. Unfortunately, a snapping turtle gets a hold of the line and the lure is seemingly lost forever. Time goes on, Stars and Stripes opens a fishing shop right there on the Finger Lakes where he always fished and he even has a son. When his Gramps passes, he follows his request to scatter the ashes over the pond the two of them visited, and in doing so his son finds the special fishing lure he lost 22 years ago.The best comparison I can find for The Fishing Lure is one of those Pixar shorts. The book is short, portrays its points expertly, it's touching and sad, even for an adult, and ends on one of those "fighting back a tear while I smile" moments that every single one of them seems to give me. The illustrations in the book are wonderful as well - they colors pop and even sparkle in places, all done with water color paint, and feel like a cross between anime and traditional cartoons. There are a total of 11 in the book's 20ish pages, not including 3 more in a tiny section in the back where the illustrator, T.D Smartgroupvn, briefly explains how the illustrations are done. Official Book review: onlinebookclub.comThe Fishing Lure is a wonderful, short children's book that really captures the love of family without having to even say it's there, and it's a must have for parents to share with their kids, therefore earning itself 4 out of 4 stars. The version I reviewed from Amazon on my Kindle app allowed me to double-click each illustration, making it easy to show to kids as you read it to them (or as they read it themselves even!). The fact that the book is dedicated to the author's own grandfather, also a WWII vet who shared his love of fishing with his grandchildren makes it even more lovable. I found no grammatical errors or oddities, and honestly even reading through a second time with a fine-tooth comb I can't think of anything to make it better!******
The United States has absorbed nearly 10 million immigrants in the past decade. This book examines who the new immigrants are, where they live, and who among them are gaining entry into the American middle class. Discussed are the complex factors that promote or hinder immigrant success, as well as the varying opportunities and constraints met by those living in particular regions. Extensive data are synthesized on key dimensions of immigrant achievement: income level, professional status, and rates of homeownership and political participation. Also provided is a balanced analysis of the effects of immigration on broader socioeconomic, geographic, and political trends. Examining the extent to which contemporary immigrants are realizing the American dream, this book explores crucial policy questions and challenges that face our diversifying society.
