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Book SynopsisWhat would you do if you received an invitation to run a zoo full of huge, scary monsters?The brave little boy in this story leaps at the chance, and although the monsters seem scary at first, he soon has them eating out of the palm of his hand. This is an exciting, imaginative, hilarious adventure that encourages little readers to have confidence and stand up for themselves, from the illustrator of Dogs Don't Do Ballet and Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes.SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROALD DAHL FUNNY PRIZE 2013SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKTRUST BEST BOOK AWARD 2014Amy Sparkes is donating a percentage of her royalties to Tommy's (registered charity number 1060508). Tommy's exists to save babies' lives through funding research and providing information. To find out more visit www.tommys.orgTrade ReviewSparkes’ addictive rhyming text is brought to bright and colourful life by Ogilvie’s bold and painterly illustrations -- Pam Norfolk * The Blackpool Gazette *This story certainly went down well with several groups of under fives who loved the tongue tingling rhyming text and crazy mock scary monsters -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *Amy Sparkes’ text is a lovely rhythmic verse that is sharp and to the point. The story could inspire some creative monster-designing, and the ‘stand up and assert yourself’ message is a nice surprise. The illustrations provided by the consistently brilliant Sara Ogilvie are great fun and each strange monster is beautifully imagined. Colours are loud and page space is used inventively. It’s a pretty perfect picture book and will be adored by little monsters and their keepers. * Books for Keeps *Riotous rhyming fun from the illustrator of Dogs Don't Do Ballet, with an inspiring message about overcoming challenges -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisOpening a conversation with paintings and sculptures from the 16th Century to the present, this second collection by Nigel Hutchinson displays all his hallmark wit and insight. Artists as diverse and Brueghel (elder and younger), Lautrec, Paul Nash, Barbara Hepworth and Cezanne find themselves taking a skewed but searching view of the points at which life and art rub together, sometimes harmoniously, sometimes with greater friction. Humane, wry, always spirited, Do Not Enter Alarmed Area is a testament to the power of both words and images.

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Book SynopsisAnglo-American culture is marked by a gladiatorial impulse: a deep cultural fascination in watching men fight each other. The gladiator is an archetypal character embodying this impulse and his brand of violent and eroticised masculinity has become a cultural shorthand that signals a transhistorical version of heroic masculinity. Frequently the gladiator or celebrity fighter - from the amphitheatres of Rome to the octagon of the Ultimate Fighting Championships - is used as a way of insisting that a desire to fight, and to watch men fighting, is simply a part of our human nature. This book traces a cultural interest in stories about gladiators through twentieth and twenty-first-century film, television and videogames.Trade ReviewSteenberg moves deftly across time, space, media and story type, interrogating the gladiator as a powerful archetype of joyous nostalgic violence. This definitive study maps cinema, genre histories and masculinity in new and thought-provoking ways: a truly spectacular achievement. -- Yvonne Tasker, Professor of Media and Communication, University of Leeds, UKAre You Not Entertained offers a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the figure of the gladiator across visual media. From Ancient Rome to The Hunger Games and The Bachelor, the volume carefully traces the contested place of the gladiator. -- Frances Smith, Lecturer in Film Studies, University of Sussex, UKAre You Not Entertained is a brilliant, engaging, and innovative examination of the archetypal gladiator character, from its origins in Ancient Rome to its depictions in movies and other popular media, and brings timely attention to the complex intersections between gladiatorial masculinity, violence, nostalgia, and eroticism. -- Cynthia Felando, Lecturer, University of California, Santa Barbara, USATable of ContentsList of Figures, Tables and Illustrations Dedication Acknowledgements Introduction: Millennial Masculinity and the Gladiators of Y2k - “Are You Not Entertained?” 1. A Gladiatorial Genealogy: “My Name Is Gladiator” 2. Genre Play: “Playthings of the Crowd” 3. The Arena Fight: “Two Men Enter. One Man Leaves” 4. Nostalgia: “Is Rome Worth One Good Man’s Life?” 5. The Gladiatorial Burlesque: “Do You Like Movies About Gladiators?” 6. Celebrity: “Win the Crowd” Conclusion: We Were Entertained Bibliography Filmography Appendix: Arena Fight Analysis

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Book SynopsisLooking for a job in the theatre and entertainment industry can be daunting, especially when you are newly entering the work market. How do you take the skills and experience acquired through study and present them to prospective employers in the arts industry? Where does your search begin and what should you consider as you plan your future career steps? What is expected in a portfolio and what should you expect in an interview? This book provides straightforward strategies and practical exercises to turn anxiety into excitement and help you develop the job search skills and materials that will empower you to go after the job you want, and get it. If you are about to graduate or just ready to make a change, this book will teach you how to plan for your career as a designer, technician, or stage manager, and put your best professional persona forward when applying for jobs. Topics include resumes, cover letters, business cards and portfolios that will get you moveTrade ReviewGet the Job in the Entertainment Industry: A Practical Guide for Designers, Technicians, and Stage Managers is a much needed addition to the resources for theatre practitioners who are considering a career in theatre and live entertainment industries. Professor Tollefson addresses all aspects of the job hunt from education through internships and to the dream job. * Dr. Anne Toewe, University of Northern Colorado, USA *Where was this book 30 years ago! Kristina gives sound advice to those entering the entertainment industry and many tips for the experienced. It was an easy and informative read. * Jack Feivou, Keene Consulting, USA *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations List of Tables Acknowledgments and Dedication A Note on the Text Introduction: Owning Your Own Business — Yes, This Does Apply to You 1. Where Are You Going and How Will You Get There? Do I Need a College Degree? Is Graduate School Right for Me? Internships Freelance Staff Positions Touring Cruise Ships Jobs in Academia: Faculty or Staff, Tenure, and Promotion What Else Can You Do with a Theatre Degree? Finding Job Openings Figuring Out What You Need and What You Want Long-Term Planning Networking and Mentors 2. Creating Your Marketing Materials and Establishing Your Professional Persona Professional Email Choosing a Typeface and Fonts Choosing a Color Palette Logos Letterheads Business Cards Writing Your Bio Headshots Artist Statement Managing Your Online Persona 3. Resumes and Curriculum Vitae The Differences Between a Resume and a CV What Resume Style Is Best for My Purposes? How Many Resumes Do I Need? What Should I Include on My Resume? What Not to Include How Long Should My Resume Be? Organization Organization by Job Title Organization by Employer Organization by Level of Experience Formatting and Layout Prioritization Headings and Subheadings No Centering Avoid Long Descriptive Sentences Be Consistent Spacing Setting Tab Stops Instead of Templates or Tables Placing Your Content Education Layout Skills Layout References Layout Sending Your Resume 4. Cover Letters and Other Correspondence Formatting Your Formal Cover Letter What Goes in My Cover Letter? Opening Paragraph Details Wrap Up Closing Salutation Professional Emails Thank-You Notes Letters of Recommendation 5. Portfolios Choosing What to Include General Guidelines Photographs Portfolios for Graduate School Applications Breakdown by Specialty Technical Positions Designers Presentation Portfolios Planning Your Design, Order, and Layout The Construction Process Supplemental Materials Selecting Your Case Website Portfolios What Is Good Design? What You Need to Know to Create Your Website Planning Your Website Compiling and Preparing Your Content Putting It Together 6. The Interview What to Expect at an Interview Worst-Case Scenarios Personal Appearance and First Impressions What Makes a Good Answer to an Interview Question? What Are They Really Asking? Remember to Interview Them Illegal Interview Questions Portfolio Presentations Follow Up Phone Etiquette Phone Interviews Video Interviews Informational Interviews Graduate School Interviews Academic Job Interviews Dining Etiquette Receptions and Networking Events 7. Talking About Money Setting Your Fees Negotiating Accepting the Job Offer … or Not Contracts, Riders, Letters of Agreement, and NDAs Unions Taxes and Business Deductions Important Terms Business Income and Deductions Planning and Protecting Your Financial Future Types of Money Basic Budget Protection: Insurance and Legal Documents Eliminating Debt Disciplined Saving Hiring a Professional Tax Preparer Financial Advisor Entertainment Lawyer 8. Career Profiles Ryan Gravilla — Principal Lighting Designer for Disney Parks Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World Meredith Tomkovitch — Director of Costuming, Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Yuri Cataldo — Co-Founder and General Partner at Athenian Venture Capital, Innovation Engagement Manager Jeramy Boik — Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Landscape Architect, Builder of Tiny Houses Shawn Boyle — Projection and Lighting Designer, Instructor, Yale School of Drama Charles “Chip” Perry — Director, Lighting and Television Production, World Wrestling Entertainment Jenny Sargent — Opera Stage Manager Turned Banquet Director Claudia Lynch — Broadway Stage Manager, College Professor Aaron Jackson — Lead Set Designer, Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800 Jerrilyn Lanier-Duckworth — Costume Designer, Educator on African American Hair and Makeup for Theatre Ted Ozimek — Senior Project Manager II, Electronic Theatre Controls Bailie Slevin — Stage Manager Turned Financial Advisor for Theatre Artists Brad Berridge — Director of Sound Operations, Feld Entertainment Index

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Book SynopsisWe remember the 1980s as the era of Ronald Reagan, a conservative decade populated by preppies and yuppies dancing to a soundtrack of electronic synth pop music (the MTV generation). But the decade also produced some of the most creative works of punk rock - not just the music of bands like the Minutemen and the Dead Kennedys, but also visual arts, literature, poetry, and film. Kevin Mattson documents what Kurt Cobain once called a punk rock world. He shows just how widespread the movement became, and how democratic (not at all New York-centric), due to its commitment to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ethics. Mattson puts this movement into a wider context, telling about a culture war that punks opened up against the sitting president. Reagan''s talk about end days and nuclear warfare made kids panic; his tax cuts for the rich and simultaneous slashing of school lunch program funding made punks seethe at his meanness. The anger went deep, since punks saw Reagan as the country''s entertainer-in-cTrade Review"Mattson looks at American punk of the early 1980s through excellent scholarship. His work reveals more than a music scene--which itself produced outstanding bands. He also examines anarchist thought, with roots in the nineteenth century, put into practice by youth creating their own way of life. This is a guidebook to a future for people who want it." --Krist Novoselic, founding member of Nirvana and author of Of Grunge and Government "Historian Kevin Mattson trains his eye on the US Hardcore Punk underground during the Reagan years and digs deep into archived fanzines and recordings of the era to shed light on a bunch of kids, scattered around the country, who were disaffected by the predominant culture and desperate to make their own. The good news is that Mattson grew up in this scene and he has a clear understanding of it. We're Not Here to Entertain is a great read that focuses on a vital and largely overlooked time and place in music history. When my friend and fellow Punk Rock War Veteran Steve Turner saw the galley of this book on my kitchen counter, he said, 'It's high time someone wrote that book'--a comment that sparked a discussion about Mr. Epp playing with Really Red at the Metropolis in '83, or was it Savage Republic at the Ground Zero Art Gallery, maybe it was Solger opening for Black Flag with Dez on vocals in 1980..."--Mark Arm, lead singer of Mudhoney "Firmly establishes American hardcore in the politics of the moment and the economics of the music industry at the time. An essential read for anyone wanting to understand the cultural history of the 1980s."--Vic Bondi, founding member of Articles of Faith "Authored by a co-founder of the D.C. 'political punk' organization Positive Force, this valuable book sheds light on the dynamics underlying the complex interrelationship between a mostly oppositional 1980s punk counterculture and the more conservative mainstream (including the corrupt corporate music industry). The punks may not have won their cultural battle against such a powerful Goliath. But by creating a viable underground alternative that still persists in various forms today, they didn't exactly lose, either." --Jeffrey Bale, Middlebury College; author of The Darkest Sides of Politics and former co-editor of Maximumrocknroll and Hit List "Among the many virtues of Kevin Mattson's book is the way it shows how millions of American youth found each other in their local punk scenes and contested President Reagan's 'Morning in America' bullshit. This was not merely political posturing; as Mattson demonstrates, early 1980s punk political thinking was serious and sophisticated. Mattson--a punk politico himself in Washington at the time--takes seriously the political potency of punk dissenters in that era. And guess what? In this new age of political polarization, they still have something to teach us."--Michael Foley, author of Dead Kennedys' Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables "Consistently fascinating... Fans of T.S.O.L., Fargo Rock City, Scratch Acid, and their like should rush to this invigorating history."--Kirkus, Starred Review "Absorbing."--AV Club "This is a book worth reading because it has so much direct relevance to American punks operating today... pretty terrific work."--PopMatters "We're Not Here to Entertain is a joy to read, erudite and stimulating, capturing the excitement of creating art and music against the grain."--Jacobin "[An] impassioned new history of punk politics and culture in the 1980s... We're Not Here to Entertain shows how punk taught a new generation of white, middle-class suburban kids to critique US foreign policy or call out the military-industrial complex. The punk world emerges in Mattson's telling as a definitive cultural formation--a successor to the New Left and counterculture of the '60s and the Popular Front of the '30s."--The NationTable of ContentsPreface: "From memory to history" Prelude: "When Punk Broke and Opened" (1979-1980) Chapter 1. "'Teeny Punks:' Pioneer Your 'Own Culture!'" (1980-1981) Chapter 2. "It can and will happen everywhere" (1982-1983) Chapter 3. "It's 1984!" (1984) Chapter 4. "Marching Towards the 'Alternative'" (1985-?) Conclusion: "punk breaks again"

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Book SynopsisThe accountability of armed non-state actors is a neglected field of international law, overtaken by the regimes of state responsibility and individual criminal accountability as well as fears of legitimacy. Yet armed non-state actors are important players in the international arena and their activities have significant repercussions. This book focuses on their obligations and accountability when they do not function as state agents, regardless of the existence or extent of accountability of their individual members. The author claims that their distinct features lead to their classification into three different types: de facto entities, armed non-state actors in control of territory, and common article 3 armed non-state actors. The mechanisms that trigger the applicability of humanitarian and human rights law regimes are examined in detail as well as the framework of obligations. In both cases, the author argues that armed non-state actors should not be treated as entering international law and process exclusively through the state. The study concludes by focussing on their accountability in international humanitarian and human rights law and, more specifically, to the rules of attribution, remedies and reparations for violations of their primary obligations.Trade Review"This is a useful and careful monograph, on a very topical subject matter. It is presented with analytical legal depth and sensitiveness to practice and its needs. The conclusions reached remain on the whole measured and reasonable - rather than excessively militant. This fact strengthens the impact of the analysis. Overall, a clearly gainful and stimulating reading for all those interested in the law of armed conflict." - Robert Kolb, University of Geneva, Switzerland"Mastorodimos' monograph is an important contribution to a very topical aspect of international law: the accountability of Armed Non-State Actors in times of war and peace. The author covers all the relevant legal dimensions of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law in depth. The writing is clear and convincing, as are his use of sources and analysis. This book is written for academics and professionals alike." - Sascha-Dominik Bachmann, Bournemouth University, UKTable of ContentsTable of Case Law, Table of International Conventions, Table of Other Agreements, Table of Documents from International Organizations, Table of Travaux Préparatoires, Table of National Documents, Table of Documents from Non-Governmental Organizations, List of Abbreviations, Preface, introduction, 1 Notion of Armed Non-State Actors, 3 obligations and Accountability of Armed Non-State Actors in international Humanitarian law, 4 obligations and Accountability of Armed Non-State Actors in international Human rights law, 5 the obligations and Accountability of Armed Non-State Actors, Bibliography, Index

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Book SynopsisTwo intrepid girls go from ladies-in-waiting to knights-in-action when they rip up the rule book and go searching for adventure!Wondermere is the luckiest kingdom in the land, all thanks to the dragons that nest on top of the castle. Nobody wants them to fly away, so everyone has to FOLLOW THE RULES and make sure everything STAYS THE SAME to keep the dragons HAPPY.Princess Grace HATES the rules. They stop her doing everything she loves, like PLAYING TROLL-O and WEARING TROUSERS and training to be a BRAVE KNIGHT. Why do boys get all the FUN! Determined to prove that the rules are a LOAD OF OLD SWAMP ROT, Grace and her sister Princess Portia secretly enter the year's BIGGEST TROLL-O TOURNAMENT. A couple of rule-breakers couldn't possibly disturb the dragons could they? Cheeky, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, the debut young fiction series from bestselling picture book author Michelle Robinson is chock-full of chuckles (and grumpy unicorns). Perfect for fans of Cressida CoweTrade ReviewWitty dialogue, fast pace and delightful illustrations that I'm sure the dragons would approve of! Do Not Disturb The Dragons is a glittery & feisty read * NetGalley Reviewer *Laugh out loud funny, Do Not Disturb The Dragons is a raucous, rule-breaking romp showing that if you are blocked from following your dreams, you have to be the change you want [...] Sharon Davey's playful illustrations bring the fun and joy at the heart of this delightful story to life, and capture the cheeky, charming girls and their friends' personalities perfectly. Perfect for younger readers striking out on their own reading adventure, this would also make a fun class read for KS1 with lots to talk about along the way. And even better, it's the first in a series, too! * Reading Zone *

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Book SynopsisThere is often a great discrepancy between what leaders say and what they do. This book sets out to discover why that is. Manfred Kets de Vries explores the notion that this failure is grounded in leaders' inability to recognize their own moods and subconscious urges, leading to subjective decisions based on hidden forces.Trade Review"One new book that does deserve praise" (Financial Times Career Point, September 2006) "As Manfred Kets de Vries, a professor at Insead business school, shows in a new book, the psychological condition of leaders can have a profound impact on all those who work under them." (Financial Times, October 2006) "Fascinating Freudian look at chief executives and their occasionally rather damaged psychologies. Read this ..." (FTmagazine, December 2006) "...Manfred Kets de Vries, sets out to change people ... for the better by revealing the 'dark side' of leadership behaviour..." (Professional Consultancy, January 2007)Table of ContentsPreface xiii 1 Introduction: The Clinical Paradigm 1 Giving the unconscious its due 3 Tapping into psychoanalytic theories and techniques 6 Philosophical underpinnings of the clinical paradigm 9 The inner theater 11 Motivational need systems 13 Core conflictual relationship themes 15 Using the clinical paradigm to rewrite dysfunctional scripts 16 References 17 Part One: Entering the Inner Theater of Leaders 21 2 The Narcissistic Leader: Myth and Reality 23 Back to the future 25 Two modern myths: healthy neglect and tough love 28 Narcissistic personality disorders 31 Another fi ne Messier 33 Lost in space: introducing the T-word 42 Downsizing the narcissist 45 References 49 3 A Parade of Personalities 51 A question of character 52 Assessing leaders and followers 56 The dramatic disposition 59 The dramatic individual within the organization 62 The controlling disposition 63 The controlling individual within the organization 68 The dependent disposition 70 The dependent individual within the organization 74 The self-defeating disposition 75 The self-defeating individual within the organization 79 References 80 4 Leaders and Followers: Moving Away From People 83 The detached disposition 84 The detached individual within the organization 91 The depressive disposition 94 Depressives within the organization 98 References 100 5 Leaders and Followers: Moving Against People 101 The abrasive disposition 103 Abrasives within the organization 106 The paranoid disposition 110 The paranoid disposition within the organization 114 The negativistic disposition 118 The negativistic individual within the organization 123 The antisocial disposition 124 Antisocials within the organization 127 Prototypes and beyond 130 Table 5.1: An overview of the spectrum of personalities 131 References 132 6 Elation and Its Vicissitudes 135 The gift and curse of charisma 138 The sirens of hypomania 142 Surviving the “maniac” 151 References 155 7 The Impostor Syndrome: The Shadow Side of Success 157 Being a fraud versus feeling fraudulent 160 The fear of success 163 The dread of not living up to expectations 166 Infecting the organization 172 A search for origins 175 The light at the end of the tunnel 177 References 184 Part Two: Changing Mindsets 187 8 Can Leaders Change? Yes, But Only If They Want To 189 Why ride a dead horse? 191 Change and the triangle of mental life 193 Figure 8.1: Triangle of mental life 193 Hitting your head against the wall 194 The CEO “recycling” seminar 196 Looking in on “the challenge of leadership” 199 Theoretical underpinnings 203 References 207 9 Taking The Road Less Traveled 211 Owning your own life 212 Challenge 1: preparing for the journey 213 Case study 215 Catalysts for change 218 Challenge 2: identifying the problem 220 Major themes for executives 221 The triangle of conflict 226 Figure 9.1: Triangle of conflict 227 Challenge 3: unhooking “false connections” 230 Figure 9.2: Triangle of relationships 231 Linking the past with the present 232 Challenge 4: creating a holding environment 234 Challenge 5: actively working on the problem 235 Restructuring the inner theater 239 Keeping on track 243 Challenge 6: consolidating the change 244 Making the best of a poor hand of cards 245 References 247 10 Coach or Couch, Anybody? 251 Who are the clients? 254 What is leadership coaching? 256 Short-term psychotherapy versus leadership coaching 258 The coaching parade 262 The fundamentals of coaching: why and how 263 What makes for coaching success? 265 The vicissitudes of leadership coaching 269 References 273 11 Group Leadership Coaching 275 A case in point 277 Getting started 279 Gathering data 280 Figure 11.1: Sample personal graph 281 Figure 11.2: Sample personality audit graph 283 Group leadership coaching dynamics 285 Creating high-EQ teams 291 Figure 11.3: Leadership group coaching 295 Making group leadership coaching work in executive teams 296 The role of commitment and follow-up 296 The role of storytelling 297 The role of trust 298 References 300 Part Three: Understanding the Psychodynamics of Groups and Organizations 303 12 The Unconscious Life of Groups and Organizations 305 Basic group assumptions 311 The organizational ideal 316 Neurotic organizations 322 Organizational archetypes 323 Strengths of each style 325 Placing leaders on the couch 327 References 328 13 Unraveling The Mystery of Organizations 331 Clinical organizational interventions 332 Focal areas of intervention 333 The prickly CEO 337 Through the looking glass: the Stratec collusion 341 Consulting with the third ear 354 Connecting with a clinically informed consultant 357 Staying in for the long haul 358 Emulating Sherlock Holmes 359 References 362 14 Conclusion: Creating “Authentizotic” Organizations 363 Transcending the leadership crisis 368 True self versus false self 369 Authenticity: beyond the gulag organization 375 References 381 Index 383

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Book SynopsisExploring the Buddhist/Taoist concept of non-doing and intention in relation to bodywork, this book focuses on how the therapist should approach their client without agenda and meet them where they are at. This requires the therapist to pay attention to their own surfacing intentions and leave assumptions behind so they may focus on simply 'being', which is a profoundly active, non-reactive expression of presence, rather than a passive state of resignation. The ramifications of sub-conscious doing and wilful intention can negatively impact expressions of health and so the author explains how therapists may skilfully navigate between intention, attention and embodied non-doing whilst treating clients, and how this creates the foundations for safe relational touch.Trade ReviewAnother book worthy of reading. Andrew Pike condenses, in a brilliant manner, complex and often confusing subjects of intention and sensations. Promoting slowing down, being aware and noticing are very difficult and under-appreciated practices in our fast-paced global society. He explains how these human experiences should be considered an essential practice and not a simple luxury. Best of all he guides the reader through the simple process of accessing a quiet, deeper, inner sense of self that assists us to deal with a culture of rampant speed and unrelenting bombardment of external noise and disturbances. -- David Berceli, Ph.D., CEO of Trauma Recovery Services and Creator of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE).Although Andy Pike's new book is entitled, "Intention & Non-Doing in Therapeutic Bodywork", I believe the work deserves a much wider, more general audience. For 'Intention and Non-doing in Therapeutic Bodywork' is a blueprint, complete with a large number of immediately practical exercises, for how to be a better human being, more present, more often, and less reactive in the process. Recommended. -- Kit Laughlin, M. Litt., Founder of Stretch Therapy and author of Overcome neck & back pain.This deeply inquiring work invites the therapist to value not only the acutely subtle world of touch, but to self-inquire into the unseen yet palpable inner presence needed to bring an underlying truth and wholeness to the work between therapist and client. Practical exercises throughout help one embody the ultimate elegant simplicity of this approach. A beautiful, insightful masterpiece and guide for anyone working in a body-based therapeutic environment. -- Janet McGeever, Co-author of Tantric Sex and Menopause, Practices for Spiritual and Sexual RenewalIt is unusual to come across a mind that can delve so deeply into such an ethereal subject while simultaneously insisting on the embodiment of the truths discovered. You will feel Andy's insight throughout this book...his inspiring words, delicate descriptions and creative metaphors...they are alive, as is the essence they carry. -- Dr Graham Mead, MD, Creator of the InnerSense ProgramIn this book Andy skilfully takes us into the detailed and nuanced world of sensation-based awareness, leading readers to greater richness, clarity, and efficacy in their work. This text is a tremendous gift to astute bodyworkers who recognize the limitations of technique-based work and are ready to explore deeper states of therapeutic insight. -- Ryan Hallford, RCST. Host of The Craniosacral Podcast and Internationally Accredited BCST InstructorTable of ContentsList of Figures 6List of Experiential Exercises 8Acknowledgements 9Forward 11Preface 121. Wholistic Awareness 161.1 The dot 171.2 The movie 202. Feeling Safe 222.1 Setting scene to notice screen 232.2 Familiarity with space and stillness 303. Intention 383.1 Ramifications of intent 393.2 Intention prevents insight 403.3 Types of intent 454. TIME Passing 664.1 T.I/ME 674.2 Noticing 69Sensory input 69Impressions (arising) 69Sensations (A+P) 70Tendencies (A>P) 70Intention 714.3 Change 734.4 Arising & Passing 764.5 Equanimity 784.6 Ice, liquid, steam 805. Entering Stillness 825.1 No permanent separate self 835.2 Simple, complex & non-dual simple 845.4 Accessing original nature 865.5 Calm Intensity 875.6 Beyond the Placebo 906. Calm In-10-City 926.1 The 10 qualities of the city with no gate 93Qualities of calm-in-ten-city: 936.2 Non-doing V's progressive approach 967. Access Attention 1007.1 Access Attention Anchoring 1017.2 Philtrum 1047.3 Breath-fast, Lung-ch & Su-purrr 1057.5 Cranial nerve balance 1077.6 Quantum sense awareness 1087.7 Access to natural fulcrum expression 1098. Insight Field 1148.1 It is 'This' 1158.2 Present in all fields 1158.3 Felt-sense entanglement 1178.4 Quintessential realisation 1218.5 Seeing patterns with embodied non-doing 1268.6 Five factors to SPEND T.I/ME 1279. Equanimity & the Grey Zone 1299.1 The importance of equanimity 1309.2 Distraction 1309.3 Tides of tantalisation 1319.4 Good/Bad 'energy' trap 1369.5 Potency awareness v energy manipulation 1379.6 Insight, the distinction between calm intensity and dissociation 13710. Engaged Non-Doing 14010.1 E.N.D principles 14110.2 Dissolution of T.I/ME 14410.3 J Krishnamurti 14810.4 Insight primed primal-midline 15210.5 Warrior wu wei v wimpy wistfulness 15510.6 Subatomic & Molecular touch (MT) 15610.7 Four chambers of non-doing orientation 15810.8 Felt-sense connection 16010.9 This Is 16210.10 Socially-reactive v pro-relational 16610.11 Client Resourcing 16711. The Doing Client 16911.1 Falconer & falcon 17011.2 Controlling the Breath 17111.3 Moving the body 17111.4 Subconscious tension 17211.5 Asking therapist to 'focus' on specific areas 17311.6 Asking therapist for a wide perceptual field 174(rare in client settings but common in undergraduate student settings) 17411.7 Talking to distract from deepening 17411.8 Client transference 17511.9 Projecting the Therapist as a Guru 17711.10 Trauma 17812. Client oriented END process 18212.1 Cranioga 183Process of intention to attention to non-doing 18312.2 Cranioga process in a nutshell 19613. Brahma Vihara 20013.1 Insight born love v conjured love 20113.2 Metta (loving appreciation) 20213.3 Karuna (compassion) 20513.4 Mudita (altruistic joy) 20513.5 Upekkha (equanimity) 20813.6 Tonglen 20913.7 Altruism 209Appendix 1: Process of bottom-up conditioning 212Appendix 2 213Glossary 220References 263E.N.D Notes 267

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Book SynopsisAt the outset of World War I - the Great War - Freud supported the Austro-Hungarian Empire for which his sons fought. But the cruel truths of that bloody conflict, wrought on the psyches as much as the bodies of the soldiers returning from the battlefield, caused him to rethink his stance and subsequently affected his theory: Psychoanalysis, a healing science, could tell us much about both the drive for war and the ways to undo the trauma that war inherently breeds, but its principles could just as easily serve the enemy's desires to inculcate its own brand of truth.Even a century later, psychoanalysis can still be used as much for the justifications of warfare and propaganda as it is for the defiance of and resistance to those same things. But it is in the investigation of the motives and methods behind these uses that psychoanalysis proves its greatest strength. To wit, this edited collection presents published and unpublished material by analysts, writers, and activists who have worked at the front lines of psychic life and war from various stances. Set at a point of tension and contradiction, they illustrate the paradoxical relation of psychoanalysis as both a site of resistance and healing and a necessary aspect of warmaking, propaganda, and militarism. In doing so, we venture from the home front - from the trauma of returning veterans to the APA's own complicity in CIA black sites - across international borders - from the treatment of women in Latin American dictatorships to the resistance to occupation in Palestine, from mind control to an ethics of responsibility. Throughout, a psychoanalytic sensibility deconstructs the very opposition that it inhabits, and seeks to reestablish psychoanalysis as the healing discipline it was conceived to be. Trade Review"Psychologists wield tremendous power, from the sanctity of the therapist's couch to the cold, hard, dark reality of the CIA's secret prisons. Facing a professional leadership embedded with the Bush administration and the Pentagon, a small group of dedicated psychologists mounted a disciplined campaign to put an end to the torture that was being conducted with the support and participation of their peers. As this volume documents, the struggle to reform the American Psychological Association is a story of grassroots organizing against tremendous institutional power, to force their profession to abide by the ancient imperative to 'first do no harm.' The courageous efforts of these psychologists, described herein along with the overarching role of psychology in war and its aftereffects, bring to mind the lines of Mario Savio, launching the Free Speech Movement at UC-Berkeley in 1964: 'There's a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious - makes you sick at heart - that you can't take part. You can't even passively take part. And you've got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels, upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you've got to make it stop. And you've got to indicate to the people who run it, to the people who own it that unless you're free, the machine will be prevented from working at all.'" - Amy Goodman, host and executive producer, Democracy Now!"This collection holds its own among edited volumes that address the Bush White House decision to use torture. Because of its specificity to psychology, historical scope, and utilization of contemporary psychoanalysis, it warrants a wide readership. I recommend it to anyone who takes seriously trauma as a psychological condition and the place of ethics within psychology, as well as to those with interest in contemporary psychoanalysis." - Louis Rothschild, PhD., in PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsBotticelli, Harris, Introduction. Part I: Psychoanalysis and Antiwar Work: Healing.McGoldrick, Where is the "Post" in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder? First Impressions Working with Iraq and Afghanistan Soldiers. Gaudilliere, Men Learn from History that Men Learn Nothing from History. Boulanger, The Psychoanalytic Politics of Catastrophe. Thomas, Whose Truth? Inevitable Tensions in Testimony and the Search for Repair. Part II: The Paradox: Psychology's Militarism.Soldz, Psychologists Defy Torture: The Challenge and the Path Ahead. Reisner, From Resistance to Resistance: A Narrative of Psychoanalytic Activism. Altman, Torture and the American Psychological Association: A One-person Play. Summers, Violence and American Foreign Policy: A Psychoanalytic Approach. Part III: War and Militarism Deconstructed. Zaretsky, Psychoanalysis, Vulnerability, and War. Davoine, Casus Belli. Grand, Combat Speaks: Grief and Tragic Memory. Moss, War Stories. Stein, Notes on Mind Control: The Malevolent Use of Emotion as a Dark Mirror of the Therapeutic Process. Hollander, The Gendering of Human Rights: Women and the Latin American Terrorist State. Part IV: Resistance.Rozmarin, Living in the Plural. Botticelli, The Politics of Identification: Resistance to the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. Harris, Dread is Just Memory in the Future Tense. Layton, Resistance to Resistance.

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Book SynopsisEntering the Child's Mind teaches a powerful technique for gaining insight into a child's way of thinking. Ginsburg presents the 'clinical interview' as an invaluable tool that, when understood and used properly, can provide psychologists with a profound appreciation for children's thinking.Trade Review'Ginsburg's excellent account of the clinical interview should appeal to anyone who works, or is thinking of working with children.' Janine Spencer, London Guildhall UniversityTable of Contents1. The need to move beyond standardized methods; 2. What is the clinical interview? Where did it come from? Why do it?; 3. What happens in the clinical interview; 4. Not a cookbook: guidelines for conducting a clinical interview; 5. Evaluating clinical interviews: how good are they; 6. Towards the future: the clinical interview and the curriculum; Appendix.

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Book SynopsisParents can be invaluable partners in identifying students’ behavioral and learning needs and developing effective solutions. This book provides practical tools for collaborating with families to achieve the best outcomes for K-12 students. In a large-size format for easy reference and photocopying, the book includes more than 40 ready-to-use reproducibles. School-based mental health professionals will learn how to build positive home/school relationships, actively involve parents in assessment and intervention, and overcome barriers to collaboration. The latest research on what works in treating internalizing, externalizing, and academic difficulties is translated into clear-cut recommendations for practice. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade ReviewThe strength of this book is the authors' ability to succinctly elucidate assessments and methods and to provide realistic applications of empirically supported treatments. The book focuses on collaborating with parents in the manner that is most efficacious for the student. I have used the handouts and interventions in this book with great success in the school setting. The handouts and forms are practical and easy to use, and make applying the theories and concepts simple. I highly recommend this resource to school-based mental health professionals.--Nicholas G. Baird, EdS, School Psychologist, Nebo School District, Utah Anyone working in the schools will have noticed the positive impact of active parental involvement, and the need for more of it to improve student outcomes. This book is a valuable guide for any mental health professional seeking to build collaboration among school personnel, parents, and a struggling child. It offers practical information for tailoring assessment and intervention to the specific needs of the child, including concrete methods for children with internalizing, externalizing, and academic problems. It is very helpful to have a resource that clearly lays out the steps to build successful, evidence-based interventions that can generalize to both home and school. The information in this book is much needed in our field and can help us provide more effective services to the children who need them most.--Michelle S. Cox, EdS, school psychologist, Weber School District, Utah This book not only makes a strong case for including parents in efforts to help students with emotional, behavioral, and academic problems, but it also demonstrates how to do it. The authors do an especially nice job of synthesizing research in order to develop common strategies and approaches for working with families. An excellent resource.--Steven B. Sheldon, PhD, Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Johns Hopkins University Children enter school with experiences, cultures, and dispositions that emanate from and are reinforced by one primary source: the family. Thus, effective methods and strategies for interfacing with families are essential for school-based service providers. This rich, in-depth guide sets the stage for highly effective collaborative experiences between schools and families. Focusing on evidence-based practices, Gimpel Peacock and Collett provide a plethora of practical tools--forms, strategies, and step-by-step procedures--all aimed at connecting schools and families to support student learning. A 'must-have' resource for practitioners.--Susan M. Sheridan, PhD, Willa Cather Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology; Director, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools; University of Nebraska-LincolnI was very impressed with this book. It is a delight to read and provides extensive practical guidance for school psychologists and other school personnel who interact with children and parents on a daily basis. Each chapter provides a thoughtful, thorough discussion of relevant theories and methods for assessing and intervening with children experiencing emotional, behavioral, and academic problems, with an emphasis on ways to collaborate with parents. This book can and should be used as a text in graduate-level training courses in school psychology and education.--Jacquelynne S. Eccles, PhD, McKeachie Collegiate Professor of Psychology and Education, University of Michigan-Table of Contents1. Working Collaboratively with Parents2. Introduction to Emotional, Behavioral, and Learning Problems in School-Age Children 3. Assessment of Problems4. Interventions for Externalizing Problems 5. Interventions for Internalizing Problems 6. Interventions for Academic Problems, with Donna Gilbertson

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Book SynopsisWhile most people are aware of the World War II internment of thousands of Japanese citizens and residents of the US, few know that Germans, Austrians, and Italians were also held in internment camps. Port of No Return tells the story of New Orleans's key role in this complex secret operation.

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Book SynopsisDespite early recognition of his own psychic sensitivities and ability to see spirits, Von Braschler did not seek to become a ghost hunter. He entered on this path through a chance encounter with a professional ghost hunter. After training with her, he returned to Oregon where he began exorcising ghosts for friends and acquaintances and, as he reveals in these pages, quickly stumbled upon forces far beyond his level of experience. Sharing his true story of what can go wrong when ghost hunting, Braschler describes his training sessions with the professional ghost hunter and details his most difficult and dangerous attempts to remove spirits from haunted buildings, including an old church in Portland and an herbalist's trailer on Mount Hood, where he encountered a spirit known to choke people in their sleep. He explains how not all spirits are simply ghosts of deceased people reluctant to move on from this plane of existence. They may be entities created from the rage, hatred, or frustrations of a building's current or former inhabitants, and disturbing them can lead to dark confrontations without easy resolution. Offering a primer on ghost removal, Braschler provides practical lists of what to do and what to avoid when removing ghosts from a haunted building. He outlines how to identify what kind of spirit you are dealing with, whether it is safe to attempt removal, and how to approach the ghost and convince it to leave. Detailing his own intense and sometimes hellish battles with unseen spirits, he also includes an impassioned plea of caution to those who try to contact ghosts and spirits purely for entertainment.Trade Review“Von Braschler weaves wondrous, cautionary tales about ghosts and hauntings in this chilling page turner. It is a must-read for all who deal with the paranormal--from ghost hunters to psychic mediums, from experts to novices. Confessions of a Reluctant Ghost Hunter puts into context real-life risks that come along with engaging the paranormal. A book that seekers of the unknown should carry in their arsenal.” * Chantel Lysette, author of The Angel Code *“Fascinating reading. How refreshing to meet a ghost hunter who doesn’t crave the limelight but honestly helps people. We learn that not all ghost hunting is nice and simple!” * Phyllis Galde, FATE magazine *“Von Braschler offers us expert guidance and an insightful, personal narrative of his work with spirits and other energetic entities. This is an excellent read for those seeking a balanced and nuanced perspective on a too-often glamorized topic.” * Anna Cariad-Barrett, DMin, MFT, and author *“Von Braschler’s new book is a fascinating account of his experiences as a ghost hunter. It’s an absorbing, compelling, authoritative look at this fascinating subject by a renowned expert in the field.” * Richard Webster, author of Psychic Protection for Beginners *“Von Braschler’s firsthand accounts of confrontations with human ghosts and nonhuman spirits throw new light on the afterlife and our mysterious relationship to it. His often terrifying quest for the truth connecting this world with the next amounts to nothing less than a voyage of discovery no reader will ever forget.” * Frank Joseph, author of Before Atlantis *Table of ContentsForeword by Jim Harold Note to Reader Introduction: I Am Ready to Tell My Story 1 Early Ghosts I Have Known 2 Meeting My Ghost-Hunting Teacher 3 Helen’s Ghost-Hunting Instructions 4 Ghost Hunting at an Old Portland Church 5 Mutilations, Floating Heads, and a Talking Dead Girl 6 Dealing with the Spirits in My House 7 The Herbalist’s Haunted Trailer in the Forest 8 Confronting the Spirit in the Trailer 9 Returning the Spirit Back to the Trailer 10 Consequences of the Trailer Haunting 11 The Unseen Problems with Ghosts and Hauntings 12 Some Dos and Don’ts for Ghost Hunters Recommended Reading Index

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Book SynopsisIn his book, The Monster at Our Door, the renowned activist and author Mike Davis warned of a coming global threat of viral catastrophes. Now in this expanded edition of that 2005 book, Davis explains how the problems he warned of remain, and he sets the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of previous disastrous outbreaks, notably the 1918 influenza disaster that killed at least forty million people in three months and the Avian flu of a decade and a half ago. In language both accessible and authoritative, The Monster Enters surveys the scientific and political roots of today's viral apocalypse. In doing so it exposes the key roles of agribusiness and the fast-food industries, abetted by corrupt governments and a capitalist global system careening out of control, in creating the ecological pre-conditions for a plague that has brought much of human existence to a juddering halt.Trade ReviewMike Davis's The Monster at our Door...gives me everything that the news cycle doesn't: a sense of the interconnected forces and the history that set us up for what we're experiencing. -- Molly Dektar * Vogue *[A] tour de force... Read Mike Davis' new updated book before the monster rebounds and we spiral down again. * Counterpunch *Provocative and controversial, as always, and a worthy addition to the literature of plague and pestilence. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe significantly revised second edition of this unique practitioner guide features 65% new material and a new organizing structure. The authors show how to use motivational interviewing (MI) to have productive conversations about behavior change with adolescents and young adults in any clinical context. Noted for its clarity, the book includes extended case examples, sample dialogues, quick-reference tables, and dos and don'ts. It provides vital tools for helping young people open up about their struggles, explore alternatives, and make healthier choices around such concerns as substance use, smoking, anxiety, medication adherence, and obesity. New to This Edition *More integrative and cohesive: every chapter weaves in diverse clinical issues, replacing the prior edition's population-specific chapters. *Chapters on MI in groups and involving caregivers in treatment. *Restructured around the current four-process model of MI, and proposes maintenance of chaTrade Review"Building rapport with teenagers is notoriously difficult, often because adults struggle to understand their perspective and priorities. As someone who regularly teaches courses on counseling adolescents, I have found the ideas in this book absolutely critical in becoming a more effective therapist. I highly recommend this improved second edition, which should be required reading for both graduate students entering the field and veteran clinicians treating adolescents with any variety of problems."--Jeremy Jewell, PhD, Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville "With the first edition of this book, Naar and Suarez introduced adolescent mental health professionals to applications of MI with youth. The second edition provides updated evidence that supports MI, along with expanded practical strategies for working with youth struggling with a wide range of concerns in mental health, substance use, and medical settings. Graduate faculty and clinical supervisors will be impressed by the scholarship on every page; trainees will appreciate the practical tools and examples."--Terry Stancin, PhD, ABPP, Chief of Psychology, The MetroHealth System; Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University “Filling a critical void, this book answers the call of practitioners and scholars who for years have been asking for a clinical text on how to use MI with youth. Naar and Suarez describe the developmental context and provide many easy-to-read examples of using each MI principle and strategy with adolescents and young adults in diverse settings. The second edition will make an excellent stand-alone text for a course on MI or a great supplemental text for any course on clinical interventions with youth.”--Keith Herman, PhD, Missouri Prevention Science Institute, University of Missouri "Naar and Suarez expertly describe the nuances of applying MI principles to the unique needs and issues of teens and young adults. The second edition incorporates recent research on the importance of fostering change talk and avoiding sustain talk, and includes a thought-provoking chapter on working with caregivers of teens. The authors do an excellent job of explaining MI spirit, skills, processes, and change talk in an accessible, warm, and reader-friendly manner. Chapters include helpful tables, guides, tips, and examples of what is and is not consistent with MI spirit, along with activities that allow clinicians to practice and reflect on each topic area. I recommend this book for graduate-level classes in psychotherapy and child clinical psychology. It would serve as an excellent companion reference to a graduate-level clinical practicum, internship rotation, or postdoctoral fellowship."--Tracy O’Leary Tevyaw, PhD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Alpert Medical School of Brown University-Table of Contents1. Why Motivational Interviewing with Adolescents and Young Adults? 2. Developmental Challenges and Opportunities 3. Getting the Spirit Right 4. Highlighting Choice at Every Turn 5. Stop, Drop, and Roll 6. Change Talk 7. Processes of Motivational Interviewing 8. Maintaining Change 9. Maximizing Motivation in Groups 10. Considering Caregivers 11. Your Motivational Interviewing Journey 12. Ethical Considerations 13. Future Directions References Index

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Book SynopsisQué tienen en común una pintura china de hace 1.300 años, la poesía de Dylan Thomas, las investigaciones etnográficas de Lévi-Strauss, un célebre apunte de los diarios de Kafka y una escena de El fuego fatuo de Louis Malle?La respuesta está en la habitación donde un hombre agoniza mientras su hijo, el escritor Ricardo Menéndez Salmón, busca en el último paisaje que su padre ha contemplado una revelación que quizá no exista.No entres dócilmente en esa noche quieta es una ofrenda, una elegía y una expiación. Es también el intento por reconstruir una existencia que camina hacia la madurez, la de quien escribe, a través de una existencia que se agota sin remedio, la de quien le entregó la vida.Como Philip Roth en Patrimonio, Amos Oz en Una historia de amor y oscuridad y Peter Handke en Desgracia impeorable, Ricardo Menéndez Salmón se zambulle en las aguas de la historia familiar para explicarse a sí mismo a través de las luces y sombras de su padre. Recorre las estancias del heroísmo y la miseria, la bondad y el desdén, el gozo y la enfermedad, y nos entrega un documento de contenida emoción y ardiente honestidad.

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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented and practical resource for activists, ARMY OF NONE provides a frightening look into the world of military recruitment in the U.S. that everyone should know about, and the hopeful stories, inspiration and tools necessary to do something about it.

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Book SynopsisTwo sets of 15 postcards parodying classic children's book covers.

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Book SynopsisUna novela cibernética de intriga política, por el Premio Locus y finalista del Nébula. Un autor asombroso. New ScientistEn la autoritaria Federación, hay un complot para asesinar al presidente, quien ha descargado su mente en una sucesión de nuevos organismos para mantener su poder. En los márgenes de una Europa occidental que ha renunciado a la gobernanza humana en favor de primeros ministros de IA, una mente artificial amenaza con desencadenar el fin del mundo occidental.Mientras la Federación y Occidente se desmoronan, Lilia -la científica cuyo invento puede derrocar al presidente- trata de escapar de la red de vigilancia de la Federación. Pero su destino está ligado al de un grupo de personas que luchan contra el status quo global.El resultado es una magistral crítica de las muchas formas de autoritarismo que asfixian la libertad humana.

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Book Synopsis2023 Edgar Award FinalistOne of the New York Times' Best True Crime Books of 2022"Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice." -Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley RoadIn May 1996, two skilled, free-spirited backcountry leaders, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, entered Virginia's Shenandoah National Park for a week-long backcountry camping trip. During the couple's final days in the park, they descended the narrow remnants of a trail and pitched their tent in a hidden spot. After the pair didn't return home, park rangers found a scene of horror at their campsite: their tent slashed open, their beloved dog missing, and both women dead in their sleeping bags. The unsolved murders of Winans and Williams continue to haunt all who had encountered them or knew their story.When award-winning journalist and outdoors expert Kathryn Miles looks into the case, she discovers conflicting evidence, mismatched timelines, and details that just don't add up. With unprecedented access to crucial crime-scene forensics and key witnesses-and with a growing sense of both mission and obsession-she begins to uncover the truth. An innocent man, Miles is convinced, has been under suspicion for decades, while the true culprit is a known serial killer, if only authorities would take a closer look.Intimate, page-turning, and brilliantly reported, Trailed is a love story and an urgent call to make wilderness a safe space for women-a story destined to become a true crime classic.Trade Review"Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down."—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down."—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A gripping look inside a tragic, unsolved case.”—People “The true-crime book that has stayed with me this year is Kathryn Miles’s TRAILED: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders… Miles not only solves the case, she shines a light on the crime rate in the country’s national parks.”—The New York Times "A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice."—Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road “Engrossing . . . Miles takes a comprehensive look at police procedures in federal parks and violence against women in rural areas . . . A must for true crime buffs.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Riveting . . . Trailed is a fascinating story about the search for justice – and for social change.”—Apple Books, Best Books of May “Mesmerizing journalism… Utterly engaging and always respectful, Trailed is highly recommended for true crime fans.”—Booklist (starred review) “Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.” —Kirkus Reviews “Passionate . . . What starts as a true crime narrative about a single horrific event turns into something much larger. In investigating how and why [Julie] Williams and [Lollie] Winans died, Miles connects the women’s deaths to complex questions of who has access to the wilderness, and how the National Park Service, guardians of vast swaths of land, fails to protect those who seek peace in wild spaces.”—Lorraine Berry, Boston Globe "TRAILED is gripping, immersive, first-rate true crime—engagingly told, respectful in tone, damning in its conclusions. Miles digs deep into investigative records to document the wrong turns and flawed assumptions that produced a dubious suspect and ignored evidence that linked a serial murderer and rapist to the crime scene… How can true crime fans resist?"—Dean Jobb, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine “A gripping, literary account of a spate of unsolved murders, a serial killer on the loose, and a decades-long investigation, and an urgent plea to make the wilderness a safer space for women.”—Sierra “A beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can.” —Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.” —Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance “Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl “This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.” —Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk “Miles brings Winans and Williams (and other female victims of backcountry violence) into tender human focus, while shining a light on deficient law enforcement practices that don't fully serve the people they are designed to protect.”—Shelf Awareness “It is a thrilling, gripping book, sure to appeal to true-crime fans and backcountry aficionados alike… a moving tribute to the inspiring and promising lives of two talented young women whose lives were cut tragically short…true crime aficionados and mystery fans will greatly enjoy this book.”—The Trek “Far from true-crime sensationalism, Trailed paints a heartbreaking portrait of two promising young women’s lives cut short and a sobering picture of how murderers slip through cracks in the justice system…A page-turner.”—Chapter16.org “Trailed offers a thoughtful braided narrative that delves into these devastating murders and the author’s own growing obsession with the case, while asking fundamental questions about justice in the national parks and who is safe in the backcountry.”—Orion “Miles strikes a good balance between laying out the details of the crime and investigation, and fully developing the stories of the victims’ lives. Fans of unsolved cases will appreciate this well-researched, compelling story.”—Library Journal “The fast-paced and dark story is a remarkable read for true-crime fans.”—425 Magazine “One of the most gripping books I’ve read this year.”—Dana Wilde, CentralMaine.com “While Miles’s thoroughly researched and rigorous account of Winans and Williams’s murders remains the focus of the book, Trailed also tells the much larger story of how women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ+ community experience nature. The book ultimately serves as a crucial call to action for how nature must be made accessible and safe for all.”—Atlas Obscura“A gripping look inside a tragic, unsolved case.”—People"A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice."—Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road“Riveting.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune“If you are a true-crime fan, or even an investigative journalist, you’ll like this one.”—Denver Post“Engrossing . . . Miles takes a comprehensive look at police procedures in federal parks and violence against women in rural areas . . . A must for true crime buffs.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Riveting . . . Trailed is a fascinating story about the search for justice – and for social change.”—Apple Books, Best Books of May“Mesmerizing journalism… Utterly engaging and always respectful, Trailed is highly recommended for true crime fans.”—Booklist, starred review“Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.”—Kirkus Reviews“Passionate . . . What starts as a true crime narrative about a single horrific event turns into something much larger. In investigating how and why [Julie] Williams and [Lollie] Winans died, Miles connects the women’s deaths to complex questions of who has access to the wilderness, and how the National Park Service, guardians of vast swaths of land, fails to protect those who seek peace in wild spaces.”—Lorraine Berry, Boston Globe“A gripping, literary account of a spate of unsolved murders, a serial killer on the loose, and a decades-long investigation, and an urgent plea to make the wilderness a safer space for women.”—Sierra“A beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can.”—Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing“In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.”—Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance“Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.”—Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl“This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.”—Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk“Miles brings Winans and Williams (and other female victims of backcountry violence) into tender human focus, while shining a light on deficient law enforcement practices that don't fully serve the people they are designed to protect.”—Shelf Awareness“It is a thrilling, gripping book, sure to appeal to true-crime fans and backcountry aficionados alike… a moving tribute to the inspiring and promising lives of two talented young women whose lives were cut tragically short…true crime aficionados and mystery fans will greatly enjoy this book.”—The Trek“Far from true-crime sensationalism, Trailed paints a heartbreaking portrait of two promising young women’s lives cut short and a sobering picture of how murderers slip through cracks in the justice system…A page-turner.”—Chapter16.org“Trailed offers a thoughtful braided narrative that delves into these devastating murders and the author’s own growing obsession with the case, while asking fundamental questions about justice in the national parks and who is safe in the backcountry.”—Orion“Miles strikes a good balance between laying out the details of the crime and investigation, and fully developing the stories of the victims’ lives. Fans of unsolved cases will appreciate this well-researched, compelling story.”—Library Journal“The fast-paced and dark story is a remarkable read for true-crime fans.”—425 Magazine“One of the most gripping books I’ve read this year.”—Dana Wilde, CentralMaine.com

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Book SynopsisCrisis workers make split-second decisions every day that affect the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and entire communities. They support and guide people through health diagnoses, bankruptcies, sexual assaults, deaths of loved ones, suicide attempts, and natural or man-made disasters from the front lines. While professions vary from mental health professionals, emergency responders, educators, business managers or volunteers such as suicide hotline workers, all have a common and urgent need for a rapid reference that covers every type of traumatic event they may be asked to respond to in the course of an unpredictable and highly stressful day. The Pocket Guide to Crisis Intervention is a complete crisis toolkit, a trusted resource to consult on the fly, packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step evidence-based protocols for responding effectively to a broad range of traumatic events. Checklists, bullets, and boxes highlight symptoms & warning signs and provide action plans, do's & don'ts, and screening & assessment questions. The open layout and two-color design make this pocket guide as visually appealing as it practical, ensuring at-a-glance lookup of the essentials of managing the most common types of crisis. More than just a collection of action lists, though, this pocket guide explains theories and models in clear, jargon-free language, offering tips for clinical practice, treatment planning, referrals, and coordinating services as needed. It can be used as a field manual for seasoned professionals or as a training tool for new recruits and practitioners seeking to sharpen their skills.Table of Contents1. Definition and Nature of Crisis ; 2. Public vs. Private Crisis ; 3. Events that Precipitate a Crisis ; 4. Twelve Characteristics and Indicators of a Crisis-Prone Person ; 5. Types of Crises ; 6. Burgess and Roberts' Stress-Crisis-Trauma Continuum ; 7. Psychophysiological Reactions to a Crisis ; 8. Stress Symptomatology and the General Adaptation Syndrome ; 9. Common Signs, Symptoms, and Psychological Responses to Crisis (Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral) ; 10. Roberts' Seven Stage Crisis Intervention Model (R-SSCIM) ; 11. The Crisis Management Plan ; 12. Dos and Don'ts for Crisis Hotline Workers ; 13. Steps for Handling Difficult or Hostile Callers to a Hotline ; 14. Suicide Risk Assessment Protocol and Warning Signs ; 15. Crisis Intervention with Families ; 16. Crisis Intervention with Substance Abusers ; 17. Crisis Intervention with Accident Survivors ; 18. Crisis Intervention with Violent Crime Victims ; 19. Crisis Intervention with Abused Children ; 20. Crisis Intervention with Battered Women ; 21. Crisis Intervention with Sexual Assault Victims ; 22. Crisis Intervention with Mental Illness: Determining Safety Needs ; 23. Crisis Intervention after the Death of a Loved One ; 24. Crisis Intervention with Children in the Aftermath of School Violence ; 25. Crisis Intervention after Natural Disasters-Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Floods ; 26. Crisis Intervention after Terrorist Bombings in Planes, Railroads, or Buildings ; 27. Crisis Intervention after Bio-terrorism ; 28. Crisis Intervention with Homicide Survivors ; 29. The 10 Stages of Acute Traumatic Stress Management (ATSM) ; 30. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Model ; 31. Multi-Component Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) ; 32. Signs and Symptoms of Clinician Stress and Burnout ; 33. Stress Reduction and Coping Skills for Clinicians Working in Crisis and Disaster Relief Positions

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Book SynopsisMove over, Monkey King, there s a new prankster in town! Introducing the newest hero in the DCU, the great sage, equal to the heavens, better than his predecessor the legendary Monkey King ???, even better than the Justice League and definitely the Teen Titans (actually, all the heroes combined), everyone put your hands together for the The Monkey Prince ???! Marcus Sun moves around a lot because his adoptive parents are freelance henchpeople, so join him as he travels through the DC Universe, from Gotham City confronting Batman all the way to Amnesty Bay to Aquaman s Kingdom of Atlantis! Marcus finds himself as the new kid at Gotham City High School, where a mysterious man with pig features asks Marcus to walk through a water curtain to reveal himself as who Marcus really is someone who has adventured through The Journey to the West, can transform into 72 different formations, can clone himself using his hairs, and is called the Monkey Prince! New York Times bestselling writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Superman Smashes the Klan) and award-winning artist Bernard Chang (Teen Titans, Batman Beyond) come together for the first time to bring you the greatest iteration of Monkey King into the DC Universe enter The Monkey Prince ???! Monkey Prince Vol 1: Enter the Monkey collects Monkey Prince #1-6.

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Book Synopsis“?A beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down.”—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA riveting deep dive into the unsolved murder of two free-spirited young women in the wilderness, a journalist's obsession—and a new theory of who might have done it.They must have been followed. That’s the thought I return to after all these years . . . In May 1996, two skilled backcountry leaders, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, entered Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park for a week-long backcountry camping trip. The free-spirited and remarkable young couple had met and fallen in love the previous summer while working at a world-renowned outdoor program for women. During their final days in the park, they descended the narrow remnants of a trail and pitched their tent in a hidden spot. After the pair didn’t return home as planned, park rangers found a scene of horror at their campsite, their tent slashed open, their beloved dog missing, and both women dead in their sleeping bags. The unsolved murders of Winans and Williams continue to haunt all who had encountered them or knew their story. When award-winning journalist and outdoors expert Kathryn Miles begins looking into the case, she discovers conflicting evidence, mismatched timelines, and details that just don’t add up. With unprecedented access to crucial crime-scene forensics and key witnesses—and with a growing sense of both mission and obsession—she begins to uncover the truth. An innocent man, Miles is convinced, has been under suspicion for decades, while the true culprit is a known serial killer, if only authorities would take a closer look. Intimate, page-turning, and brilliantly reported, Trailed is a love story and a call to justice—and a searching and urgent plea to make wilderness a safe space for women—destined to become a true crime classic.Trade Review'​A beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down.' —John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.” —Kirkus Reviews “In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.” —Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance “Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl "Trailed is a beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can."—Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice.” —Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road “This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.” —Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk "Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down."—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice."—Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road “Engrossing . . . Miles takes a comprehensive look at police procedures in federal parks and violence against women in rural areas . . . A must for true crime buffs.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Mesmerizing journalism… Utterly engaging and always respectful, Trailed is highly recommended for true crime fans.”—Booklist (starred review) “Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.” —Kirkus Reviews “In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.” —Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance “Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl "Trailed is a beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can."—Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.” —Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk "Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down."—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice."—Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road “Engrossing . . . Miles takes a comprehensive look at police procedures in federal parks and violence against women in rural areas . . . A must for true crime buffs.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Mesmerizing journalism… Utterly engaging and always respectful, Trailed is highly recommended for true crime fans.”—Booklist (starred review) “Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.” —Kirkus Reviews “A beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can.” —Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.” —Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance “Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl "Trailed is a beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can."—Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.” —Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk "Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down."—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice."—Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road “Engrossing . . . Miles takes a comprehensive look at police procedures in federal parks and violence against women in rural areas . . . A must for true crime buffs.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Mesmerizing journalism… Utterly engaging and always respectful, Trailed is highly recommended for true crime fans.”—Booklist (starred review) “Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.” —Kirkus Reviews “Passionate . . . What starts as a true crime narrative about a single horrific event turns into something much larger. In investigating how and why [Julie] Williams and [Lollie] Winans died, Miles connects the women’s deaths to complex questions of who has access to the wilderness, and how the National Park Service, guardians of vast swaths of land, fails to protect those who seek peace in wild spaces.”—Lorraine Berry, Boston Globe “A beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can.” —Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.” —Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance “Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl “This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.” —Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk "Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down."—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A gripping look inside a tragic, unsolved case.”—People "A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice."—Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road “Engrossing . . . Miles takes a comprehensive look at police procedures in federal parks and violence against women in rural areas . . . A must for true crime buffs.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Riveting . . . Trailed is a fascinating story about the search for justice – and for social change.”—Apple Books, Best Books of May “Mesmerizing journalism… Utterly engaging and always respectful, Trailed is highly recommended for true crime fans.”—Booklist (starred review) “Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.” —Kirkus Reviews “Passionate . . . What starts as a true crime narrative about a single horrific event turns into something much larger. In investigating how and why [Julie] Williams and [Lollie] Winans died, Miles connects the women’s deaths to complex questions of who has access to the wilderness, and how the National Park Service, guardians of vast swaths of land, fails to protect those who seek peace in wild spaces.”—Lorraine Berry, Boston Globe “A gripping, literary account of a spate of unsolved murders, a serial killer on the loose, and a decades-long investigation, and an urgent plea to make the wilderness a safer space for women.”—Sierra “A beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can.” —Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.” —Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance “Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl “This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.” —Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk “Miles brings Winans and Williams (and other female victims of backcountry violence) into tender human focus, while shining a light on deficient law enforcement practices that don't fully serve the people they are designed to protect.”—Shelf Awareness “It is a thrilling, gripping book, sure to appeal to true-crime fans and backcountry aficionados alike… a moving tribute to the inspiring and promising lives of two talented young women whose lives were cut tragically short…true crime aficionados and mystery fans will greatly enjoy this book.”—The Trek “Far from true-crime sensationalism, Trailed paints a heartbreaking portrait of two promising young women’s lives cut short and a sobering picture of how murderers slip through cracks in the justice system…A page-turner.”—Chapter16.org “Trailed offers a thoughtful braided narrative that delves into these devastating murders and the author’s own growing obsession with the case, while asking fundamental questions about justice in the national parks and who is safe in the backcountry.”—Orion “Miles strikes a good balance between laying out the details of the crime and investigation, and fully developing the stories of the victims’ lives. Fans of unsolved cases will appreciate this well-researched, compelling story.”—Library Journal “The fast-paced and dark story is a remarkable read for true-crime fans.”—425 Magazine “One of the most gripping books I’ve read this year.”—Dana Wilde, CentralMaine.com "Trailed is a beautifully written account of a great American tragedy—the unsolved murders of an undetermined number of young women, all by the same serial killer, who got away. The truth is still buried. I couldn’t put it down."—John Grisham, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A gripping look inside a tragic, unsolved case.”—People “The true-crime book that has stayed with me this year is Kathryn Miles’s TRAILED: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders… Miles not only solves the case, she shines a light on the crime rate in the country’s national parks.”—The New York Times "A tragic story of young lovers, gone too soon. A #metoo reckoning, long overdue. A study of trauma’s ripple effects, extending for decades. Trailed is meticulously investigated, achingly intimate, and doggedly persistent in the pursuit of justice."—Robert Kolker, bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road “Engrossing . . . Miles takes a comprehensive look at police procedures in federal parks and violence against women in rural areas . . . A must for true crime buffs.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Riveting . . . Trailed is a fascinating story about the search for justice – and for social change.”—Apple Books, Best Books of May “Mesmerizing journalism… Utterly engaging and always respectful, Trailed is highly recommended for true crime fans.”—Booklist (starred review) “Disturbing and provocative…Gripping and thoughtful, this book will appeal to those with an interest in true-crime stories and unsettling truths about places deemed safe for all.” —Kirkus Reviews “Passionate . . . What starts as a true crime narrative about a single horrific event turns into something much larger. In investigating how and why [Julie] Williams and [Lollie] Winans died, Miles connects the women’s deaths to complex questions of who has access to the wilderness, and how the National Park Service, guardians of vast swaths of land, fails to protect those who seek peace in wild spaces.”—Lorraine Berry, Boston Globe "TRAILED is gripping, immersive, first-rate true crime—engagingly told, respectful in tone, damning in its conclusions. Miles digs deep into investigative records to document the wrong turns and flawed assumptions that produced a dubious suspect and ignored evidence that linked a serial murderer and rapist to the crime scene… How can true crime fans resist?"—Dean Jobb, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine “A gripping, literary account of a spate of unsolved murders, a serial killer on the loose, and a decades-long investigation, and an urgent plea to make the wilderness a safer space for women.”—Sierra “A beautiful story about a female journalist seeking clarity and life for two women she never knew, and looking to restore the wilderness as a place of healing and safety for all women in the process. An established backcountry hiker herself, Miles follows a serpentine trail of misogyny and the resilience and joy of women in spite of it. Trailed is also a love story. You will turn pages as fast as you can.” —Lacy Crawford, author of Notes on a Silencing “In an outdoor atmosphere where women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals are working hard for equal footing, Trailed explores the root of sexism and bigotry in the outdoor community and becomes a rallying cry for moving forward together.” —Jennifer Pharr Davis, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and author of The Pursuit of Endurance “Beyond an illumination of the murders of two young queer women, this book is a deeply empathetic inquiry into who has the right to venture into the woods and to do so safely. Miles' book is nothing less than a parsing of the forces that have long stood between women and queer people and their physical freedom.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of The Third Rainbow Girl “This is a sleepless night of a book, a toss-and-turn story about a double homicide near America's legendary footpath that wrestles with intimacy, anger, and our ideas of safety. We get the fascinating, uncomfortable opportunity to join an increasingly-obsessed journalist on her quest to puzzle out what happens when a wild and peaceful place is shattered by violence.” —Ben Montgomery, author of A Shot in the Moonlight and the New York Times bestselling Grandma Gatewood’s Walk “Miles brings Winans and Williams (and other female victims of backcountry violence) into tender human focus, while shining a light on deficient law enforcement practices that don't fully serve the people they are designed to protect.”—Shelf Awareness “It is a thrilling, gripping book, sure to appeal to true-crime fans and backcountry aficionados alike… a moving tribute to the inspiring and promising lives of two talented young women whose lives were cut tragically short…true crime aficionados and mystery fans will greatly enjoy this book.”—The Trek “Far from true-crime sensationalism, Trailed paints a heartbreaking portrait of two promising young women’s lives cut short and a sobering picture of how murderers slip through cracks in the justice system…A page-turner.”—Chapter16.org “Trailed offers a thoughtful braided narrative that delves into these devastating murders and the author’s own growing obsession with the case, while asking fundamental questions about justice in the national parks and who is safe in the backcountry.”—Orion “Miles strikes a good balance between laying out the details of the crime and investigation, and fully developing the stories of the victims’ lives. Fans of unsolved cases will appreciate this well-researched, compelling story.”—Library Journal “The fast-paced and dark story is a remarkable read for true-crime fans.”—425 Magazine “One of the most gripping books I’ve read this year.”—Dana Wilde, CentralMaine.com “While Miles’s thoroughly researched and rigorous account of Winans and Williams’s murders remains the focus of the book, Trailed also tells the much larger story of how women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ+ community experience nature. The book ultimately serves as a crucial call to action for how nature must be made accessible and safe for all.”—Atlas Obscura“Riveting.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune“If you are a true-crime fan, or even an investigative journalist, you’ll like this one.”—Denver Post

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Book SynopsisDelve further into the Attack on Titan universe with this hugely-anticipated new prequel series: a focused drama that follows Levi's journey from a life of crime to his ultimate destiny as humanity's strongest guardian, and his friendship with the ruthless, principled Commander Erwin. Featuring many of the settings and characters fans have come to love since Attack on Titan's original release, No Regrets also explores the origins of the world's many friendships and rivalries - all of which must be put to one side when the Titans begin their assault...

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