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Why and how systems of political financing and representation in Europe and North America give outsized influence to the wealthy and undermine democracy, and what we can do about it. One person, one vote. In theory, everyone in a democracy has equal power to decide elections. But it’s hardly news... More

Julia Cagé explains the economics and history of the media crisis and offers a solution: a nonprofit media organization, midway between a foundation and a joint stock company, supported by readers, employees, and innovative financing such as crowdfunding. Her business model is inspired by a central ... More

A little-known fact about the prominent US psychologist and educator Carl E. Seashore (1866–1949) is that he was deeply involved in the American eugenics movement. He was among the US academics to support eugenics long before German Nazis embraced it. A titan in a host of disciplines and a proponent... More

The author team of Julia Bradley and Anita Millspaugh remain the guiding light for countless students around the world in Programming with Visual Basic 2010. How better to master the most popular object-oriented programming language than to use the bestselling textbook? Be at the cutting edge of te... More

Sterben, Tod und die Bewältigung der Trauer werden vordergründig als vom Menschen unbeeinflussbare Ereignisse bzw. als Ausdruck individuellen Verhaltens gesehen. Im Grunde sind die dabei entstandenen Richtungen und Formen aber Kultur, also gesellschaftlich bedingt. Das gilt für die Auseinandersetzun... More

In this lyrical picture book with subtle conservation themes, a girl helps rescue a whale who has washed ashore. Here is a beautifully written, moving story that will appeal to all animal lovers, and to those interested in protecting our oceans and marine life.   Emma lives in a crooked house in an ... More

<p>Cartoon Network’s award-winning animated series Adventure Time will conclude this fall with Season 10—but this October, KaBOOM! proudly continues telling the stories of Finn and Jake in a new Season 11 comic series! In the aftermath of The Great Gum War, Finn, Jake and the entire land of Ooo begi... More

Finn, Jake and their new friend continue on their scavenger hunt around Ooo, marvelling at the changes around them in the wake of the War. The Emmy Award-winning series continues with a new season exclusively in comic book form!... More

Finn and Jake learn that there is a reason that the three henchmen are so determined to find “precious” objects for Marceline, and it’s not anything good. Hunson Abadeer makes a show!... More

When Marceline loses her memories, everyone suspects foul play! Finn, Jake, Princess Bubblegum, and Simon must band together to save their friend!... More

When Finn and Jake are finally ready to find a new home after their treehouse was destroyed during Golb’s attack, an unlikely group makes shore on Ooo, leading Finn to confront the question of where he truly belongs.... More

Classic fairy tales get an oh-so-modern update in this fun, value-priced collection.Waiting for your prince to come? Forget it! Today’s heroines are plunging into love feet first—nary a glass slipper in sight. With nine delightful stories, this bundle offers contemporary twists on beloved fables suc... More

This season, cast your vote for love! Hit the campaign trail with these seven couples who discover that politics can make for strange but decidedly sexy bedfellows.The Election Connection: War widow Lily Ashton's heart is closed to love, so she's the perfect choice to play fiancee to help secure a r... More

Future-proof your business today for stronger performance tomorrow The Stress Test Every Business Needs: A Capital Agenda for Confidently Facing Digital Disruption, Difficult Investors, Recessions and Geopolitical Threats provides a comprehensive approach to creating value and flexibility in an incr... More

The markets for organic and fair trade certified commodities are growing rapidly, with environmentally sound and more equitable certification systems likely to offer benefits for both small-scale farmers and society at large. Despite much debate about their contribution to sustainability, there has ... More

Variety is the spice of life, so check out these ten diverse romances featuring multicultural heroes and heroines that you'll adore. With a wide array of cultures and heritages reflected in these emotional love stories, this collection offers passion and pleasure in vibrant, living color.Making It R... More

Take a journey through the worlds of over thirty transgender women and (C)AMAB nonbinary writers in what is currently the largest collection of poetry and prose made for and by us. Nominated for Best Transgender Fiction by Lambda Literary in 2017.... More

A revolution in American medicine is in full swing, with the race from fee-for-service to fee-for-value at the front line in an epic battle that will transform healthcare delivery for decades to come. In America's Healthcare Transformation, eminent physician leader Robert A. Phillips brings together... More

Over the past forty years, the health humanities, previously called the medical humanities, has emerged as one of the most exciting fields for interdisciplinary scholarship, advancing humanistic inquiry into bioethics, human rights, health care, and the uses of technology. It has also helped inspire... More

Despite the many jokes and stereotypes about New Jersey and its residents, in reality the state is a wildly diverse place, home to a vast variety of landscapes, cultures, and people. There is no singular New Jersey experience, and the stories that its residents have to share about the state will sur... More