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'A compelling, atmospheric page turner with an authentic insight
into Maori culture' Val McDermid A DETECTIVE IN SEARCH OF THE
TRUTH. A KILLER IN SEARCH OF RETRIBUTION. A CLASH BETWEEN CULTURE
AND DUTY. THE PAST NEVER TRULY STAYS BURIED. Hana Westerman is a
tenacious Ma ori detective juggling single motherhood and the
pressures of her career in Auckland's Central Investigation Branch.
When she's led to a crime scene by a mysterious video, she
discovers a man hanging in a secret room. As Hana and her team work
to track down the killer, other deaths lead her to think that they
are searching for New Zealand's first serial killer. With little to
go on, Hana must use all her experience as a police officer to try
and find a motive to these apparently unrelated murders. What she
eventually discovers is a link to an historic crime that leads back
to the brutal bloody colonisation of New Zealand. When the pursuit
becomes frighteningly personal, Hana realises that her heritage and
knowledge are their only keys to finding the killer. But as the
murders continue, it seems that the killer's agenda of revenge may
include Hana - and her family . . . WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF
PARADISE. 'Better the Blood touches on themes that have become
increasingly urgent in recent years including the far-reaching
impacts of colonialism and the often uneasy integration of identity
and heritage into modern multicultural society. A tensely plotted,
gritty crime novel that has the courage to force us all to rethink
our relationship with the past' Vaseem Khan 'As page-turning as it
is eye-opening. An excitingly fresh perspective upon a world you
thought you knew' Ambrose Parry 'Stunning. Better the Blood is a
tremendous debut, and Hana Westerman, the Maori detective at the
center of the story, instantly becomes one of the great characters
in crime fiction on any continent. This novel has it all: a
gripping mystery, complex and memorable characters, and timely
social and cultural commentary. Don't miss it' David Heska Wanbli
Weiden, author of Winter Counts 'Packed with intricate detail about
Maori history and culture, this tense and involving story ushers in
a remarkable new detective' Geoffrey Wansell, Daily Mail 'This
thought-provoking debut is a compelling, insightful and highly
addictive read' My Weekly 'So chilling' Crime Monthly '[A] stellar
series launch . . . Immersed in modern-day technologies and with a
keen sensitivity to cultural issues, this is a finely crafted
page-turner. Bennett is a writer to watch' Publishers Weekly
(starred review) 'Bennett unflinchingly weaves together layers of
fallout from New Zealand's bloody colonization, enduring Maori
culture, and gripping procedural details. Hopefully this compelling
debut heralds the start of a long-running series' Booklist
'A compelling, atmospheric page turner with an authentic insight
into Maori culture' Val McDermid A DETECTIVE IN SEARCH OF THE
TRUTH. A KILLER IN SEARCH OF RETRIBUTION. A CLASH BETWEEN CULTURE
AND DUTY. THE PAST NEVER TRULY STAYS BURIED. Hana Westerman is a
tenacious Ma ori detective juggling single motherhood and the
pressures of her career in Auckland's Central Investigation Branch.
When she's led to a crime scene by a mysterious video, she
discovers a man hanging in a secret room. As Hana and her team work
to track down the killer, other deaths lead her to think that they
are searching for New Zealand's first serial killer. With little to
go on, Hana must use all her experience as a police officer to try
and find a motive to these apparently unrelated murders. What she
eventually discovers is a link to an historic crime that leads back
to the brutal bloody colonisation of New Zealand. When the pursuit
becomes frighteningly personal, Hana realises that her heritage and
knowledge are their only keys to finding the killer. But as the
murders continue, it seems that the killer's agenda of revenge may
include Hana - and her family . . . WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF
PARADISE. 'Better the Blood touches on themes that have become
increasingly urgent in recent years including the far-reaching
impacts of colonialism and the often uneasy integration of identity
and heritage into modern multicultural society. A tensely plotted,
gritty crime novel that has the courage to force us all to rethink
our relationship with the past' Vaseem Khan 'As page-turning as it
is eye-opening. An excitingly fresh perspective upon a world you
thought you knew' Ambrose Parry 'Stunning. Better the Blood is a
tremendous debut, and Hana Westerman, the Maori detective at the
center of the story, instantly becomes one of the great characters
in crime fiction on any continent. This novel has it all: a
gripping mystery, complex and memorable characters, and timely
social and cultural commentary. Don't miss it' David Heska Wanbli
Weiden, author of Winter Counts 'Packed with intricate detail about
Maori history and culture, this tense and involving story ushers in
a remarkable new detective' Geoffrey Wansell, Daily Mail 'This
thought-provoking debut is a compelling, insightful and highly
addictive read' My Weekly 'So chilling' Crime Monthly '[A] stellar
series launch . . . Immersed in modern-day technologies and with a
keen sensitivity to cultural issues, this is a finely crafted
page-turner. Bennett is a writer to watch' Publishers Weekly
(starred review) 'Bennett unflinchingly weaves together layers of
fallout from New Zealand's bloody colonization, enduring Maori
culture, and gripping procedural details. Hopefully this compelling
debut heralds the start of a long-running series' Booklist
Is political equality viable given the unequal private property
holdings characteristic of a capitalist economy? This book places
the wealth-politics nexus at the centre of scholarly analysis. It
brings the moral and political links between wealth and power into
clear focus.
An absorbing, clever debut thriller that speaks to the longstanding
injustices faced by New Zealand's indigenous peoples, by an
acclaimed Maori screenwriter and directorA tenacious Maori
detective, Hana Westerman juggles single motherhood, endemic
prejudice, and the pressures of her career in Auckland CIB. Led to
a crime scene by a mysterious video, she discovers a man
ritualistically hanging in a secret room and a puzzling
inward-curving inscription. Delving into the investigation after a
second, apparently unrelated, death, she uncovers a chilling
connection to an historic crime: 160 years before, during the
brutal and bloody British colonization of New Zealand, a troop of
colonial soldiers unjustly executed a Maori Chief.Hana realizes
that the murders are utu--the Maori tradition of rebalancing for
the crime committed eight generations ago. There were six soldiers
in the British troop, and since descendants of two of the soldiers
have been killed, four more potential murders remain. Hana is thus
hunting New Zealand's first serial killer.The pursuit soon becomes
frighteningly personal, recalling the painful event, two decades
before, when Hana, then a new cop, was part of a police team sent
to end by force a land rights occupation by indigenous peoples on
the same ancestral mountain where the Chief was killed, calling
once more into question her loyalty to her roots. Worse still, a
genealogical link to the British soldiers brings the case
terrifyingly close to Hana's own family. Twisty and
thought-provoking, Better the Blood is the debut of a remarkable
new talent in crime fiction.
W.E.B. Du Bois said that "the problem of the twentieth century is
the problem of the color-line." It has been one hundred years since
Du Bois made that prescient statement, which naturally leads to the
question: "What is the problem of the twenty-first century?"
In this anthology, the authors address a wide range of topics:
race, gender, class, sexual orientation, globalism, migration,
health, politics, culture, and urban issues--from a diversity of
disciplinary perspectives. Paul Attewell, David Lavin, Thurston
Domina, and Tania Levey examine the black middle class at the turn
of the millennium. Todd C. Shaw considers how race shapes
patriotism in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Robert A. Brown
focuses on the growing chasm between blacks and whites with regard
to views of government's obligation to address citizens' basic
needs. H. Alexander Welcome details instances where white scholars
have improperly analyzed black experiences. Antonio Pastrana
revisits Du Bois's theories about the problems facing blacks. Joy
James shows that the United States possesses the means and wealth
to record and preserve (or censor) its slave/penal discourse as
part of its vast warehouse of (neo)slave narratives.
Ajuan Maria Mance hypothesizes that African-American literature
will become less consumed with exploration and documentation of
interracial differences, and more concerned with the relationships
within ethnic groups. Rosamond S. King explores literary
embodiments of the increasing prevalence of interracial
relationships. Anthony J. Lemelle and BarBara Scott present a
comparative historical policy analysis of the HIV/AIDS experience
among African Americans. Sandra Barnes examines sociological
promises and problems of the contemporary black church. Juan Battle
and Natalie Bennett scrutinize the experiences of African American
gays and lesbians in the context of the larger community. Verna
Keith and Diane Brown assess the state of African American health
in the context of social group structures. Michael Bennett looks at
the problems and opportunities facing black Americans from the
perspective of urban studies.
Juan Battle is professor of sociology at Hunter College and the
City University of New York Graduate Center. Michael Bennett is
professor of English at Long Island University, Brooklyn. Anthony
Lemelle is professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin,
Milwaukee and the editor of the Journal of African American
Studies, published by Transaction.
Heartbroken? Horrible boss? Confidence crisis? Rubenesque body?
Anxious? Lonely? The solution is to find out what's bothering you
and change it, right? Sorry lady. WRONG. You aren't going to
suddenly start loving yourself. You aren't going to just become the
Best Version of Yourself. You can't stop your dad drinking, or your
rubbish boyfriend from breaking up with you. Fact is, there are
some things you just can't change, and will become miserable
trying. Instead, Harvard-educated psychiatrist of 30 years Michael
Bennett and his comedian daughter, Sarah, show you how to: Stop
overthinking Make smarter decisions so you can manage whatever life
throws at you Stick to your values when good luck is nowhere to be
found Come away from bad situations with your self-respect and
sanity intact They may not promise lifelong happiness, but they do
guarantee strength, pride, and a sense of humour.
An in-depth, full-color, step-by-step guide to the new golf swing
that has taken the PGA Tour by storm
The traditional golf swing requires a level of coordination that
few golfers have. So it's no surprise that, despite huge advances
in club and ball technology, the average golf handicap in America
has dropped by only one stroke since 1990. Maverick golf
instructors Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer spent a decade
researching the swing, eventually combining physiology and physics
to create a method they dubbed the "Stack and Tilt." The result?
Big-name pros like Mike Weir, Tommy Armour III, and Aaron Baddeley
are already converts, and Bennett and Plummer are now two of the
most soughtafter swing coaches in the game.
Making these breakthroughs available to everyone, "The Stack and
Tilt Swing" is a handsome, fully illustrated, complete course,
packed with more than two hundred full-color photographs that make
it easy for golfers at all levels to adopt this radical yet simple
approach. Analyzing why the traditional swing won't work for most
golfers, the authors explain the importance of keeping the upper
body stacked over the lower body, while the spine tilts toward the
target during the backswing, greatly reducing the inconsistencies
created by the old-fashioned approach. Enhanced with practice
routines, a troubleshooting list, test cases, and point-by-point
assistance, this is the breakthrough guide to golf's hot new secret
weapon.
Considered an essential resource by many in the field, Diving and
Subaquatic Medicine remains the leading text on diving medicine,
written to fulfil the requirements of any general physician wishing
to advise their patients appropriately when a diving trip is
planned, for those accompanying diving expeditions or when a doctor
is required to assess and treat anyone who has been involved in a
diving accident. For this fifth edition the original author, Carl
Edmonds, is joined by a new team of collaborators and the content
has been entirely refreshed and updated throughout. Clinical cases,
a feature popular with readers, are expanded, as is the
illustrative content. Established and emerging diseases of diving
medicine are all covered in full, as is the latest in types of
diving, including free and indigenous diving, and associated
equipment. Each medical disorder is discussed from a historical,
etiological, clinical, pathological, preventative and therapeutic
perspective in the informative and accessible style that has made
previous editions so popular.
Michael Bennett is a Super Bowl Champion, a three-time Pro Bowl
defensive end, a fearless activist, a feminist, a grassroots
philanthropist, an organiser, and a change maker. He's also one of
the most scathingly humorous athletes on the planet, and he wants
to make you uncomfortable. Bennett adds his unmistakable voice to
discussions of racism and police violence, Black athletes and their
relationship to powerful institutions like the NCAA and the NFL,
the role of protest in history, and the responsibilities of
athletes as role models to speak out against injustice.
Michael Bennett is a Super Bowl Champion, a three-time Pro Bowl
defensive end, a fearless activist, a feminist, an organizer, and a
change maker. He's also one of the most humorous athletes on the
planet, and he wants to make you uncomfortable. Bennett adds his
voice to discussions of racism and police violence, Black athletes
and their relationship to powerful institutions like the NCAA and
the NFL, the role of protest in history, and the responsibilities
of athletes as role models to speak out against injustice.
Following in the footsteps of activist-athletes from Muhammad Ali
to Colin Kaepernick, Bennett demonstrates his outspoken leadership
both on and off the field. Written with award-winning sportswriter
and author Dave Zirin, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable
is a sports book for young people who want to make a difference, a
memoir, and a book as hilarious and engaging as it is illuminating.
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Seesaw (Paperback, New)
Michael Bennett; Adapted by William Gibson; Cy Coleman
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Musical
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields. Book by Michael Bennett
Based on the play Two for the Seesaw by William Gibson.
Characters: 4 male, 4 female, mixed chorus From the composing
team of Sweet Charity, Seesaw is an intimate, engaging love story
and a big, brassy musical comedy rolled into one delightful evening
of theatre.Jerry Ryan, a handsome WASPish lawyer from Omaha who has
left his wife and fled to New York meets Gittel Mosca, a single,
loveable Jewish girl from the Bronx who's studying to be a dancer.
This unlikely pair meet, fall in love, and part in a bittersweet
tale that is full of fun, music and laughter through tears.
Sparkling musical numbers capture the excitement of New York street
life and the up and down "seesaw" of Gittel and Jerry's affair.
"A love of a show."-The New York Times
In the second volume of Vincent Roth's Guyana memoirs, Vincent is a
mature adult who is very sure of himself and bound to his adopted
country. Roth's memoirs, while revealing colonial petty-minded
bureaucracy, jumped-up officialdom, and incompetence, nevertheless
present a picture of a country that worked, where the mail reached
the remotest parts of the interior, but where the obliterating
power of nature over human effort had to be constantly resisted.
A version for Young Adults is also available. Michael Bennett is a
Super Bowl Champion, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive end, a
fearless activist, a feminist, a grassroots philanthropist, an
organizer, and a change maker. He's also one of the most scathingly
humorous athletes on the planet, and he wants to make you
uncomfortable. Bennett adds his unmistakable voice to discussions
of racism and police violence, Black athletes and their
relationship to powerful institutions like the NCAA and the NFL,
the role of protest in history, and the responsibilities of
athletes as role models to speak out against injustice. Following
in the footsteps of activist-athletes from Muhammad Ali to Colin
Kaepernick, Bennett demonstrates his outspoken leadership both on
and off the field.Written with award-winning sportswriter and
author Dave Zirin, Things that Make White People Uncomfortable is a
sports book for our turbulent times, a memoir, and a manifesto as
hilarious and engaging as it is illuminating.
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Health Choices (Paperback)
Michael Bennett; Contributions by Vicki Bennett
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Michael Bennett provides the first history of the global spread of
vaccination during the Napoleonic Wars, offering a new assessment
of the cowpox discovery and Edward Jenner's achievement in making
cowpox inoculation a viable and universally available practice. He
explores the networks that took the vaccine around the world, and
the reception and establishment of vaccination among peoples in all
corners of the globe. His focus is on the human story of the
horrors of smallpox, the hopes invested in vaccination by medical
men and parents, the children put arm-to-arm across the world, and
the early challenges, successes and disappointments. He presents
vaccination as a quiet revolution, genuinely emancipatory, but also
the sharp end of growing state power. By the end of the war in
1815, millions of children had been vaccinated. The early success
of the war against smallpox paved the way to further advances
towards eradication.
Cities are often thought to be separate from nature, but recent
trends in ecocriticism demand that we consider them as part of the
total environment. This new collection of essays sharpens the focus
on the nature of cities by exploring the facets of an urban
ecocriticism, by reminding city dwellers of their place in
ecosystems, and by emphasizing the importance of this connection in
understanding urban life and culture. The editors--both raised in
small towns but now living in major urban areas--are especially
concerned with the sociopolitical construction of all environments,
both natural and manmade. Following an opening interview with
Andrew Ross exploring the general parameters of urban ecocriticism,
they present essays that explore urban nature writing, city parks,
urban "wilderness," ecofeminism and the city, and urban space. The
volume includes contributions on topics as wide-ranging as the
urban poetry of English writers from Donne to Gay, the manufactured
wildness of a gambling casino, and the marketing of cosmetics to
urban women by idealizing Third World "naturalness." These essays
seek to reconceive nature and its cultural representations in ways
that contribute to understanding the contemporary cityscape. They
explore the theoretical issues that arise when one attempts to
adopt and adapt an environmental perspective for analyzing urban
life. "The Nature of Cities" offers the ecological component often
missing from cultural analyses of the city and the urban
perspective often lacking in environmental approaches to
contemporary culture. By bridging the historical gap between
environmentalism, cultural studies, and urban experience, the book
makes a statement of lasting importance to the development of the
ecocritical movement. CONTENTS
Part 1--The Nature of Cities
1. Urban Ecocriticism: An Introduction, Michael Bennett & David
Teague
2. The Social Claim on Urban Ecology, Andrew Ross (interviewed by
Michael Bennett)
Part 2--Urban Nature Writing
3. London Here and Now: Walking, Streets, and Urban Environments in
English Poetry from Donne to Gay, Gary Roberts
4. "All Things Natural Are Strange": Audre Lorde, Urban Nature, and
Cultural Place, Kathleen R. Wallace
5. Inculcating Wildness: Ecocomposition, Nature Writing, and the
Regreening of the American Suburb, Terrell Dixon
Part 3--City Parks
6. Writers and Dilettantes: Central Park and the Literary Origins
of Antebellum Urban Nature, Adam W. Sweeting
7. Postindustrial Park or Bourgeois Playground? Preservation and
Urban Restructuring at Seattle's Gas Works Park, Richard
Heyman
Part 4--Urban "Wilderness"
8. Boyz in the Woods: Urban Wilderness in American Cinema, Andrew
Light
9. Central High and the Suburban Landscape: The Ecology of White
Flight, David Teague
10. Manufacturing the Ghetto: Anti-urbanism and the Spatialization
of Race, Michael Bennett
Part 5--Ecofeminism and the City
11. An Ecofeminist Perspective on the Urban Environment, Catherine
Villanueva Gardner
12. "You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman": The Political Economy
of Contemporary Cosmetics Discourse, Laura L. Sullivan
Part 6--Theorizing Urban Space
13. Darwin's City, or Life Underground: Evolution, Progress, and
the Shapes of Things to Come, Joanne Gottlieb
14. Nature in the Apartment: Humans, Pets, and the Value of
Incommensurability, David R. Shumway
15. Cosmology in the Casino: Simulacra of Nature in the
Interiorized Wilderness, Michael P. Branch
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