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  • Book cover of Greater Than

    Greater Than is another bold collection of poetry from James J. Adams. This is James’s first published collection of poetry in seven years. Though the author has not published and shared his material with the public in several years, this collection is the result of his time spent reflecting, observing, and being a good student of the world. The author labored over this collection, taking in the noise and confusion of the world. The encouraging message of the book is people striving for greatness must not be swayed, distracted, or get lost in the chaos. The author concludes that greatness isn’t necessarily any particular career, athletic, or monetary achievements. Rather, individual or group greatness is a matter of spiritual success and positive as well as lasting contributions to the lives of others.

  • Book cover of Neither Man nor Beast

    In this landmark work of animal rights activism, Carol J. Adams - the bestselling author of The Sexual Politics of Meat - explores the intersections and common causes of feminism and the defense of animals. Neither Man Nor Beast explores the common link between cultural attitudes to women and animals in modern Western culture that have enabled the systematic exploitation of both. A vivid work that takes in environmental ethics, theological perspectives and feminist theory, the Bloomsbury Revelations edition includes a new foreword by the author and new images illustrating the continuing relevance of the book today.

  • Book cover of Views of Bold

    By nature, James J. Adams is a Bold Poet. Views Of Bold, Volume 1 mildly breaks away from the Poetic art from. James started out in search of a different way of expressing his thoughts, something a little different from poetry. One reader read the book and referred to it as a “Book of Proverbs.” Excerpt: “Breezes: I’ve felt the cool breezes and I’ve felt hot breezes across my face; I prefer the cool. The Florida breeze of my youth and the Texas breeze of my adulthood are about equal. But the cool breezes have their unique purposes; so too do men have their unique purposes. To date, James has published five other books titled, Changing The Game, Fancy’s Way, In The Midst, River Girl, Guard Your Joy. James has also published two CD’s of Poetry titled, We Live In A Time and Soul Candy.

  • Book cover of The Sexual Politics of Meat - 25th Anniversary Edition

    The Sexual Politics of Meat is Carol Adams' inspiring and controversial exploration of the interplay between contemporary society's ingrained cultural misogyny and its obsession with meat and masculinity. First published in 1990, the book has continued to change the lives of tens of thousands of readers into the second decade of the 21st century. Published in the year of the book's 25th anniversary, the Bloomsbury Revelations edition includes a substantial new afterword, including more than 20 new images and discussions of recent events that prove beyond doubt the continuing relevance of Adams' revolutionary book.

  • Book cover of Tonight, I Burn

    A thorn witch with the power to walk between the realms of Life and Death finds herself at the center of a magical rebellion—and a dangerous romance—that could destroy her coven and her soul in this dark and decadent debut. Thorns, Tides, Embers, Storms, and Ores. All five covens are bound in servitude to the tyrant High Warden of Halstett. Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death. Each night, one thorn witch—and only one—must cross the veil by burning at the stake. Each morning, that witch draws on their magic to return. Failure to follow the rules risks the veil and risks them all. But one morning, Penny's favorite sister Ella doesn't return. And that night, determined to find her, Penny breaks the rules. She burns in secret. And she discovers that all isn’t as it seems in Life or Death. Her journey leads her to Malin, a devastating lord with too many secrets; to Alice, a mysterious captive prophet; and to a rebellion brewing in the shadows beneath the city. And as Penny's world splits, she’ll face a devastating choice. Because it’s not just her sister’s life that hangs in the balance. It’s the fate of all magic. All it takes is one witch—and one spark—to set the world ablaze.

  • Book cover of Islamic Studies Presented to Charles J. Adams

    This tribute to Charles J. Adams from colleagues and students includes essays on numerous aspects of Islamic civilization, beginning with early Islam down to the modern period. The Qur'?n receives the attention of five authors: Andrew Rippin focuses on references to the pre-Islamic Han?fs, while Issa Boullata traces poetic citation in Qur'?nic exegesis. Sulami's commentary is discussed by Gerhard Bowering, and Hallaq draws attention to the unique place the Qur'?n occupied in Sh?tib?'s legal theory. Finally, W.C. Smith looks at the Qur'?n from a comparativist perspective. Ulrich Haarmann and Donald P. Little deal, respectively, with the attitudes of medieval Egyptians towards the Pyramids, and the nature of S?f? institutions under the Mamluks. Mehdi Mohaghegh, Hasan Murad and Paul Walker treat philosophical and theological issues, while Eric Ormsby analyzes the structure of experience in Ghazali. Sajida Alvi explores the religious writings of the eighteenth-century Indian scholar Pan?pat?, and Uner Turgay examines Circassian immigration to the Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century. Orthodoxy and aberrancy in the Ithna 'Ashar? tradition is the subject of Savory's article, and the notion of literature in Arab and Islamic culture is treated by Wickens. Finally, Bernard Weiss compares Islamic and Western conceptions of law.

  • Book cover of River Girl

    Personal, funny, and spiritual, River Girl offers a collection of poems to honor and pay tribute to some of the women who inspired author James Adams and made a positive impact on his life. While he was preparing to write this collection of poetry, friends and strangers wondered aloud, What is a man doing writing about women? While admitting to knowing little about women, Adams presents a celebration of the women in his life and of women in general. His collection of poetry isnt intended to be a literary masterpiece or scholarly effort. Instead, through his poems, he shares his thoughts on his favorite women. Good to herself Good to herself An unhappy woman, the one who is miserable and whos not good to herself cannot be a good friend to her girl and boyfriend. The woman with blue emotions and sadness is unable to be her best as a mother and wife The happy woman lives to get the most out of her life Good to herself

  • Book cover of Occupy Time
    J. Adams

     · 2013

    While secondary texts on Paul Virilio typically see no way out of the tempo- and techno-dystopia he articulates, Occupy Time engages the events of Occupy Wall Street to fix attention on what such readings circumvent: Virilio's elusive theory of resistance.

  • Book cover of The Boy and His Gang

    The Boy and His Gang by J. Adams Puffer: First published in 1912, this book is a sociological study of juvenile delinquents and their behavior. Using interviews, first-hand accounts, and meticulous observation, the author explores the roots of delinquent behavior and proposes ways to address the problem. Key Aspects of the Book "The Boy and His Gang": Sociology: The book is a pioneering work of sociological research, tackling an important social problem and proposing solutions based on empirical evidence. First-Hand Accounts: The author includes extensive interviews and first-hand accounts from juvenile delinquents, giving readers a deeper understanding of their perspectives and experiences. Social Critique: The book critiques the larger social and economic structures that contribute to delinquent behavior, calling for broader changes in society to address the problem. J. Adams Puffer was an American sociologist, teacher, and writer who is best known for his work on juvenile delinquency. The Boy and His Gang is one of his most influential works, providing a groundbreaking analysis of delinquent behavior and its roots in larger social structures.

  • Book cover of The Nitty-Gritty in the Life of a University

    An esteemed professor and one-time chairman of the mathematics department at New York's Pace University, Adams, interested in all facets of university administration, has produced an almost Jeffersonian volume of correspondence from his tenure. His views on textbook selection, collective bargaining and the proper role of the university have all flowed from his notebook, and no problem was too minute to evade his scope The frivolity of some of these papers is balanced by Adams's opinions on weightier issues, including sexual harassment and compensation in higher education. His approach and forward manner on these situations, despite how genuine, sometimes engendered resentment from his fellow faculty. But for those interested in the particulars of an academic career, this book offers a glimpse of what life may really be like inside the ivory tower. - Kirkus Discoveries-