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This book follows DJ Disciple and his behind-the-scenes story of how DJs, promoters, fans, and others transformed house music from a DIY project into an international sensation. Interweaving interviews, the book dives into glitzy clubs, underground parties, and diverse communities who made up the scene amidst the tumult of 1980s/90s-era NYC.

From the struggles of childhood abuse to becoming a female police officer, this book tells the story of a woman's journey through the male dominated world of law enforcement. Through this personal account and unique perspective, a better understanding of policing strengths and weaknesses is gained.

Davis demonstrates how Simone Weil's Marxism challenges current neoliberal understandings of the self and of human rights. Explaining her related critiques of colonialism and of political parties, it presents Weil as a twentieth-century political philosopher who anticipated and critically responded to the most contemporary political theory.

A toolkit for managers wanting to create inclusive cultures by addressing toxic behaviors that stagnate innovation, fracture work communities, and drive out top employees and as a lifeline for employees suffering through workplace abuse.

Frustrated with your coworker? Wondering if you should show up on Monday? This humorous book walks you through the most relatable and the most annoying office personalities. Sprinkled with information on conflict resolution and illustrative examples, this work empowers you to get out of your office conflict with a simple two-step plan.

Named a Library Journal Starred Review This revealing book shines a light on workplace gender bias. Through original research, Diehl and Dzubinski uncover the six barriers still holding women back using stories of prominent and everyday women. They explain how you can shatter these barriers to eliminate bias in your workplace, whether you are a leader, an ally, or an individual woman.

The ideal book for young people wanting to make a positive difference in the world.While many teens, college students, and young professionals are passionate about social issues-whether climate change or gun violence, hunger or homelessness, or any other of the countless difficulties which face our world today-and want to help, enthusiasm alone is not enough to make a meaningful impact. But effective advocacy and activism can be learned, and with the right tools, achieving positive social change is possible.Inspired to Action: How Young Changemakers Can Shape Their Communities and the World provides readers with the knowledge and tools they need to turn passion into effective action. From the basics of how civic engagement and political participation form the framework for lasting social change, to learning how nonprofit organizations function and whether to consider starting one, this book gives young people the background they need to find their place in the world of social activism. With practical guidance regarding the importance of communication skills, community building, fundraising, and organizing, this book offers an accessible and lively grounding in what is needed to become an effective changemaker.Featuring personal stories and advice from twelve successful young activists, thoughtful recommendations from seasoned professionals, and an extensive list of resources for further information, Inspired to Action is essential reading for any young person interested in the world of advocacy and activism.

In a fast-paced, accessible narrative, award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi explores the real-life science, history, and literature behind comic book superheroes' powers and origins.

Presenting perspectives from Australia, Canada, China, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S., this volume brings together a collection of essays from library and information science (LIS) educators from around the world who delve into difficult, unpopular, and uncommonly discussed topics.

This book examines the role of the synthesizer and electronics in shaping the dystopian sound of electronic music in 1970s Britain, presenting a musicological analysis of a variety of acts-including Cabaret Voltaire, Gary Numan, Throbbing Gristle, The Normal, Visage, Fad Gadget-and considering background, influences, and technological approaches.

Historical Dictionary of Baroque Music, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 500 cross-referenced entries on composers, instruments, cities, and technical terms.

Caravaggio: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works focuses on his life, his works, and legacy. It features a chronology, an introduction, a cross-referenced dictionary section contains entries on his individual paintings, public commissions his patrons, his followers, and the techniques he used in rendering his works.

History is constantly evolving, and the history of children's literature is no exception. Since the original publication of Emer O'Sullivan's Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature in 2010, much has happened in the field of children's literature. New authors have come into print, new books have won awards, and new ideas have entered the discourse within children's literature studies.Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries. This book will be an excellent resource for students, scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the field of children's literature studies.