The Problems with Modern Science and How to Fix Them
Paul M. Sutter’s has had a long career in sciene, both in and out of academia. Sutter reveals a community that has come to disregard the broader public, is obsessed with winning grants, ignores political landmines, limits the entrance of minorities, and permits fraud in the pursuit of notoriety.
John Ford, John Wayne, and the Making of Three Classic Westerns
Like other filmmakers in post-WWII Hollywood, John Ford (already a three-time Best Directing Oscar winner), longed for the freedom and independence to make his own films, away from the dictates of studio executives. Then, in 1946, Ford and producer Merian C. Cooper (King Kong) decided to form their own production company, Argosy Productions. ......
Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are:
A witty satire of the medical profession The Doctors' Dinner Party is an eleventh-century satire in the form of a novella, set in a medical milieu. A young doctor from out of town is invited to dinner with a group of older medical men, whose conversation reveals their incompetence. Written by the accomplished physician Ibn Bu?lan, the work ......
This volume challenges readers to recognize an alternative interpretation of the book of Job that is based on wisdom and not covenant. In doing so, it provides a basis to explore the role of trauma and its healing.
An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes
In growing numbers, athletes are speaking up about their struggles with mental illness-including high-profile stars such as Michael Phelps, Kevin Love, Simone Biles, and Naomi Osaka. More disclosures are surely on the way, as athletes recognize that their openness can help others and inspire those around them. In Mind Game: An Inside Look at the ......
Inside the White Power Movement's Hidden Spaces of Hate
Today's white supremacist activism originated in carefully cultivated homes, parties, rituals, music festivals, and digital media and went on to reshape the U.S. political landscape. With powerful case studies, interviews, and first-person accounts, the third edition of American Swastika guides readers through these hidden enclaves of hate to link ......
Since the early 90's, Cuellar was able to operate in a way that left no trail. She would pose as a pastor, doctor, or lawyer to win the trust of her young victims. With the promise of a better life, citizenship, and an education, these young girls were lured into the clutches of Cuellar's claws where they became the source of her wealth. Her ......
Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unsolved Crime
On January 6, 1986, Barry and Louise Berman set out for a stroll and never returned. Despite extensive investigations by local and federal authorities, the double homicide of the Kahlua heir and his wife remains unsolved.
