Visible Borders, Invisible Economies

Visible Borders, Invisible Economies
Author: Kristy L. Ulibarri
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2022-11-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 147732657X

A thorough examination of the political and economic exploitation of Latinx subjects, migrants, and workers through the lens of Latinx literature, photography, and film.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine
Author: Rashi K. Shukla
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2016-07-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0520964896

Methamphetamine: A Love Story presents an insider’s view of the world of methamphetamine based on the life stories of thirty-three adults formerly immersed in using, dealing, and manufacturing meth in rural Oklahoma. Using a respectful tone towards her subjects, Shukla illuminates their often decades-long love affair with the drug, the attractions of the lifestyle, the eventual unsustainability of it, and the challenges of exiting the life. These personal stories reveal how and why people with limited economic means and inadequate resources become entrapped in the drug epidemic, while challenging longstanding societal views about addiction, drugs, drug policy, and public health.

Glory of Christ Unveiled & Vindicated Volume 1

Glory of Christ Unveiled & Vindicated Volume 1
Author: Joseph Hussey
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2016-04-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1365037762

Glory of Christ Unveiled & Vindicated. Volume 1. An Exposition of the Mystery which was kept secret since the world began; wherein the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity is manifested in the Lord JESUS, and that Christ's bearing the Iniquity of our Sin in his Sufferings was the Atonement he made to God for the Elect; set forth against the Socinian and Neonomian triumphs, and other Cowardly Professions; that an Interest in Christ is built alone upon the Free, Absolute & Everlasting Love of the Father, Son, and Spirit, towards an elect Remnant in Christ Jesus, against the Arminians; with some account given of the Mystery of the Elect and their Union in Christ Jesus before the Foundation of the World; proving that their Free Grace Union according to God's Ancient Settlements was never, as to the Comprehensive & Supreme Relation of the elect in Jesus Christ destroyed by their Subordinate Fall in Adam & a Vindication of the Excellency of God's Grace against the whole Arminian Scheme.

The Big Book of Ghost Stories

The Big Book of Ghost Stories
Author: Otto Penzler
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 034580600X

Over a thousand pages of haunted—and haunting—ghost tales: the most complete collection of uncanny, spooky, creepy tales ever published! Edited and with an introduction by Otto Penzler. Including stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Rudyanrd Kipling, Isaac Asimov, James MacCreigh, and many more! Featuring eerie vintage ghost illustrations. The ghost story is perhaps the oldest of all the supernatural literary genres and has captured the imagination of almost every writer to put pen to the page. Here, Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler has followed his keen sense of the supernatural to collect the most chilling and uncanny tales in the canon. These spectral stories span more than a hundred years, from modern-day horrors by Joyce Carol Oates, Chet Williamson and Andrew Klavan, to pulp yarns from August Derleth, Greye La Spina, and M. L. Humphreys, to the atmospheric Victorian tales of Rudyard Kipling, Edith Wharton, and H. P. Lovecraft, not to mention modern works by the likes of Donald E. Westlake and Isaac Asimov that are already classics. Some of these stories have haunted the canon for a century, while others are making their first ghoulish appearance in book form. Whether you prefer possessive poltergeists, awful apparitions, or friendly phantoms, these stories are guaranteed to thrill you, tingle the spine, or tickle the funny bone, and keep you turning the pages with fearful delight. Including such classics as “The Monkey’s Paw” and “The Open Window” and eerie vintage illustrations, and also featuring haunted mansions, midnight frights, lovers from beyond the grave, rapping, tapping, wailing shades, and ghosts, ghouls, and specters galore! AlsoFeaturing haunted mansions, midnight frights, lovers from beyond the grave, rapping, tapping, wailing shades, and ghosts, ghouls, and specters galore!

The Spirit War

The Spirit War
Author: Rachel Aaron
Publisher: Orbit
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2012-06-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0316192929

Eli Monpress is vain. He's cocky. And he's a thief. But he's a thief who has just seen his bounty topped and he's not happy about it. The bounty topper, as it turns out, is his best friend, bodyguard, and master swordsman, Josef. Who has been keeping secrets from Eli. Apparently, he's the only prince of a rather feisty country and his mother (a formidable queen who's every bit as driven and stubborn as he is) wants him to come home and do his duty, which means throwing over personal ambitions like proving he's the greatest swordsman who ever lived. Family drama aside, Eli and Josef have their hands full. The Spirit Court has been usurped by the Council of Thrones and someone calling herself the Immortal Empress is staging a massive invasion. But it's not just politics -- the Immortal Empress has a specific target in mind: Eli Monpress, the greatest thief in the world.

Spirit Run

Spirit Run
Author: Noe Alvarez
Publisher: Catapult
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1948226472

In this New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, the son of working-class Mexican immigrants flees a life of labor in fruit-packing plants to run in a Native American marathon from Canada to Guatemala in this "stunning memoir that moves to the rhythm of feet, labor, and the many landscapes of the Americas" (Catriona Menzies-Pike, author of The Long Run). Growing up in Yakima, Washington, Noé Álvarez worked at an apple–packing plant alongside his mother, who “slouched over a conveyor belt of fruit, shoulder to shoulder with mothers conditioned to believe this was all they could do with their lives.” A university scholarship offered escape, but as a first–generation Latino college–goer, Álvarez struggled to fit in. At nineteen, he learned about a Native American/First Nations movement called the Peace and Dignity Journeys, epic marathons meant to renew cultural connections across North America. He dropped out of school and joined a group of Dené, Secwépemc, Gitxsan, Dakelh, Apache, Tohono O’odham, Seri, Purépecha, and Maya runners, all fleeing difficult beginnings. Telling their stories alongside his own, Álvarez writes about a four–month–long journey from Canada to Guatemala that pushed him to his limits. He writes not only of overcoming hunger, thirst, and fear—dangers included stone–throwing motorists and a mountain lion—but also of asserting Indigenous and working–class humanity in a capitalist society where oil extraction, deforestation, and substance abuse wreck communities. Running through mountains, deserts, and cities, and through the Mexican territory his parents left behind, Álvarez forges a new relationship with the land, and with the act of running, carrying with him the knowledge of his parents’ migration, and—against all odds in a society that exploits his body and rejects his spirit—the dream of a liberated future. "This book is not like any other out there. You will see this country in a fresh way, and you might see aspects of your own soul. A beautiful run." —Luís Alberto Urrea, author of The House of Broken Angels "When the son of two Mexican immigrants hears about the Peace and Dignity Journeys—'epic marathons meant to renew cultural connections across North America'—he’s compelled enough to drop out of college and sign up for one. Spirit Run is Noé Álvarez’s account of the four months he spends trekking from Canada to Guatemala alongside Native Americans representing nine tribes, all of whom are seeking brighter futures through running, self–exploration, and renewed relationships with the land they’ve traversed." —Runner's World, Best New Running Books of 2020 "An anthem to the landscape that holds our identities and traumas, and its profound power to heal them." —Francisco Cantú, author of The Line Becomes a River

Spirit Motivator

Spirit Motivator
Author: Dominic J. Zenden
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 160693998X

Zenden shares stories of his life as a spiritualist medium and also explains how he acts as a bridge to reconnect the two sides of life.

Arnold of Winkelried

Arnold of Winkelried
Author: Gustav Htcker
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Arnold of Winkelried, the Hero of Sempach by Gustav Höcker: In this compelling historical account, Gustav Höcker recounts the heroic and legendary deeds of Arnold of Winkelried, a Swiss patriot who played a crucial role in the Battle of Sempach in 1386. The book portrays Arnold's selfless act of sacrifice as he gathered the Austrian spears to make way for the Swiss forces, leading to a pivotal victory for the Swiss Confederation. Höcker's meticulous research and vivid narrative bring to life the valor and bravery of this iconic Swiss hero. Key Aspects of the Book "Arnold of Winkelried, the Hero of Sempach": Historical Heroic Tale: The book narrates the true and inspiring tale of Arnold of Winkelried's courageous sacrifice during the Battle of Sempach, showcasing his enduring impact on Swiss history. National Identity and Patriotism: The account delves into the themes of national identity and patriotism, highlighting the significance of Arnold's act in forging the spirit of the Swiss Confederation. Historical Authenticity: Höcker's dedication to historical accuracy provides readers with an insightful and reliable account of the Battle of Sempach and the heroism of Arnold of Winkelried. Gustav Höcker was a historian and author known for his works on Swiss history and national heroes. He sought to preserve and honor the heroic deeds of individuals like Arnold of Winkelried, whose actions played a significant role in shaping Swiss national identity and pride.

To the Last Man

To the Last Man
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1921
Genre: American fiction
ISBN:

Based in the Tonto Basin involving the Hashknife Gang of Northern Arizona. Two frontier families continue an ancient feud, which is inflamed when one family takes up cattle rustling.

Spiritual Serendipity

Spiritual Serendipity
Author: Richard Eyre
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 234
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0684807866

Provides a guide to developing serendipity of the spirit in an effort to balance structure and spontaneity, harness time rather than manage it, and provide a bridge to God