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BRZRKR: Bloodlines
Keanu Reeves, Mattson Tomlin; Illustrated by Steve Skroce
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Discover the brutal hidden history of Keanu Reeves’
record-shattering immortal warrior’s saga, soon to be adapted for
Netflix! Renowned filmmaker and record-shattering comic creator
Keanu Reeves is joined by writer/artist Steve Skroce (The Matrix,
Post Americana), screenwriter and director Mattson Tomlin (A
Vicious Circle, The Batman Part II), and artist Rebekah Isaacs
(Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Money Shot) for a pair of self-contained
stories set within the 80,000 year history of BRZRKR! In Poetry of
Madness, a sea of gore and devastation awaits as B., through a
fateful chance encounter, safeguards the advanced and ancient realm
of Atlantis as its unstoppable protector. But a sickly monarch
serves as a symbol for the rot inside, as the security and bliss
created through B.’s violence is shallow...the cracks created by
a secret cult might spell a monstrous end for the legendary city,
one beyond even B.’s ability to save. In Dead Empire, a former
kingdom eradicated by the BRZRKR has a single living survivor. She
and her people knew B. as the God King. In this tragic story of
death and cataclysm, the survivor recounts a fable in which lost
love, manipulation, and warring empires brought out the very worst
of Unute... but is the fable’s narrator reliable? What might the
survivor be hiding? Collects BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness #1 and
BRZRKR: Dead Empire #1.
Content covered: Getting the vote The First World War Conflict in
the 20th Century The Holocaust The Middle East What's the best way
to bring about change?
Content Covered: The Norman Conquest Religion in medieval England
The Crusades The problems of medieval monarchs The Black Death
Migration
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Content covered: Challenges to the Catholic Church The English
Civil War Changing ideas: 1660-1789 The Slave Trade The British
Empire The Industrial Revolution
Sometimes Christians assume that people 'out there' are eager to
listen to what the Church has to offer. But why should those we try
to evangelize want to hear the gospel? Surely people will only be
intrigued by Christian life and community when they see something
provocative or attractive. Then they will want to know what's going
on."The Provocative Church" offers a liberating understanding of
evangelism as a corporate activity, in which all the gifts needed
to enact the life of the Kingdom - to stir people into asking,
'What does this mean?' - are spread throughout the whole Church. It
encourages the development of a theology of conversion that sees
beyond 'becoming a Christian' to bring each individual life
increasingly under the rule of God.
This book, Voices of the Field: DEIA Champions in Higher Education,
will explore the experiences and stories of Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, and Anti-racist (DEIA) champions and leaders within
higher education. There is no doubt that in response to the United
States' current racial climate that higher education institutions
have DEIA at the forefront of their operations. Consequently, "as a
Black academic or Blackademic educator and DEIA champion, I am not
sure I always see institutions and organizations walking the walk
and doing the work it takes to live up to those missions, visions,
and strategic plans." (Tomlin, 2022, para. 1). From our experience,
this is partly because institutions do not know how to support and
encourage all higher education professionals, no matter working
area, gender, or race to become more DEIA minded. So, this book
will share stories of champions of DEIA along with how other higher
education professionals jump in. Like some of our other projects,
we approach this book from an asset-based approach where chapter
authors are taking more of an anti-deficit approach. So, while each
chapter author will explore the challenges and opportunities that
come with being a DEIA champion within higher education, we will
not focus entirely on what higher education institutions or doing
wrong; rather, how the tools, tips, and strategies provided can
help support current and potential champions of the work and field.
One especially important contribution of this book is that authors
come from many different spaces, departments, and divisions within
higher education including: admissions, student life, curriculum
and instruction, service learning, alumni relations, career
services, intercultural affairs and many others. Additionally,
chapter authors' demographics make up a wide range of ages,
ethnicities, abilities, and expertise. Given the breadth of
experiences, each chapter will provide poignant suggestions for
DEIA champions across the nation as well as for institutions who
are looking to better understand, advocate for, support their own
DEIA champions. The work of DEI practitioners is a work that often
goes unnoticed. The long days, nights, exhaustion, and lack of
mental capacity due to constant going and potential burnout is the
price practitioners pay to fight the fight of creating more
equitable spaces. Griffin (2021) noted, "The DEI practitioner is
becoming a household name in some industries–like education–an
emerging staple." (p. xxv). we agree with Griffin; moreover, these
household names are not getting the attention, respect, or
resources they need to continue being successful in their roles.
Additionally, we add anti-racist to DEI, as being anti-racist is an
action. We argue it is the action that brings all the other pieces
of the work together. Its the demonstration and active practice of
fighting against racism that helps to shift and change a culture.
This book will aid in showing all higher education professionals
some approaches to being more effective DEIA champions while also
taking action and moving more toward anti-racism as a mindset and
way of being. Thus, Voices of the Field: DEIA Champions in Higher
Education is positioned to be a must-read for all higher education
professionals and institutions who are looking for strategies to
support, promote, and encourage the growth and development of DEIA
champions.
Don't Forget About the Adjuncts! is a work that creates space for
adjuncts to share their experiences navigating workspaces within
higher education and their experiences as part-time faculty. The
primary goal of this book is to allow adjuncts to share their
experiences navigating workspaces as frequently undervalues faculty
in higher education. While frequently, adjunct faculty can feel
unheard within higher education institutions, this book offers a
platform for adjunct voices to be heard loud and clear.
Contributing authors share the advantages and challenges they
experience as adjuncts and the impact these experiences have on
their well-being and career trajectory. Moreover, the authors
provide insight and advice on how current and potential adjuncts
can succeed and thrive, even with all the barriers or obstacles
they face. The adjunct voices in this text have a wealth of
knowledge and disciplines represented, expertise, and years of
experience in higher education. Additionally, authors also come
from all over the United States. With this range of expertise and
knowledge, authors also provide advice, strategies, and ways of
being for institutions to support their adjunct faculty and for
adjuncts to support themselves. While many challenges are thrown at
adjunct faculty, we are not suggesting that all adjunct faculty
face the same issues. Moreover, this book serves as a space for
contributing authors not to speak for all adjunct faculty but
themselves. As editor and previous adjunct faculty myself, I
encouraged and pushed all contributing authors to stand in their
truth and take pride in this role. This book is the outcome of
adjunct faculty loving and supporting their profession. Higher
education institutions, colleagues, and other stakeholders can
learn a great deal from the narratives and experiences shared to
look at the intentional recruitment, retention, and psychological
well-being of adjunct faculty. Thus, Don't Forget About the
Adjuncts! is positioned to be a must-read for all higher education
professionals, institutions, and stakeholders looking for
strategies to do right by and for adjunct faculty.
Just as the first edited volume of this book, Working While Black:
The Untold Stories of Student Affairs Practitioners, examined
student affairs professionals' narratives and how they navigate
their professional experiences, this one has a similar aim. This
new volume birthed from the overwhelmingly positive feedback and
massive interest from other Black professionals needing to share
and tell their stories. So, with that in mind, a goal of this book
is to share more of the "untold stories of Black student affairs
practitioners by Black student affairs practitioners." (Tomlin,
2022, p. X). This book, crafted from an asset-based approach,
chapter authors share the challenges and opportunities they have
experienced due to being a Black while working as a student affairs
practitioner. Additionally, chapter authors provide poignant advice
on how current and potential student affairs professionals can
successfully navigate the field. Authors within the book are from
various student affairs areas and have a wide range of knowledge,
expertise, and lived experiences. Such areas include Greek Life,
Residence Life, Athletics, International Student Support,
Diversity, Access, Career Services, Financial aid, Enrollment and
more. Given the depth and breadth of experiences and expertise,
each chapter will provide poignant suggestions for student affairs
practitioners across the nation and institutions looking to
understand these experiences to support their employees better.
College campuses and spaces operate as models of the greater
society. Therefore, all of the challenges and issues of racism,
discrimination, and anti-Blackness are present (Rankin et al.
2017). While students experience these challenges and issues
first-hand, so do the folx hired to support students, the student
affairs practitioners. Kanagala and Oliver (2019) claimed that "for
institutions of higher education to be equitable and inclusive,
college administrators, faculty, and staff, including student
affairs professionals, must attend to the needs of students,
especially students with multiple marginalized identities." (p.
410). I argue the same is accurate in creating more equitable and
inclusive spaces for student affairs employees. Student affairs
practitioners Blackness must be accepted to move toward equity and
inclusivity. So, this book roars, "student affairs and white
colleagues, please respect our Blackness. Our Blackness is a part
of our story, not yours!" (Tomlin, 2022, p. 176). Higher education
institutions can learn much from the stories shared in this book
that can inform the recruitment and retention of Black
professionals. Thus, Still Working While Black: The Untold Stories
of Student Affairs Practitioners is a must-read for all higher
education professionals and institutions looking for strategies to
support Black student affairs practitioners.
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