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In the era of identity politics, whose is the I of cultural criticism? And what does the invention of an autobiographical persona have to do with contemporary theory? In Getting Personal, Nancy K. Miller reflects upon the ways in which contingencies of identity and location shape the writing of academic argument and the living of an academic life. Getting Personal explores the new territory of feminist cultural studies and its connections to literary interpretation. The book is organized around a number of academic scenes in which Miller analyses the stakes of feminist critical performance. The focus on occasions, from the conference to the seminar to the professional colloquium, produces an autobiographical perspective on the mini-drama of institutional politics - whether faculty struggles over the canon in elite universities, or student strivings for self-authorization in large urban ones. Writing as a feminist critic, Miller describes the dilemmas of a responsible pedogogic practice: the contradictory demands of authority and complicity for a feminist teacher of literature. Getting Personal examines the rhetorical strategies of a feminism traversed by internal debates over its own self-representations. Working through and among quotations of voices that might otherwise not address each other, Miller assesses a crisis and offers a project for moving on.

Griefland. It’s a place no one wants to visit—a place without borders where language is inadequate and pain is constant. It’s a place where every morning one awakens to the stark reality that a loved one will never be seen, heard—or embraced—again. This is a place that Armen Bacon and Nancy Miller know all too well, for when they met, both of them had lost a child—a son, Alex, and a daughter, Rachel. Griefland provides an intimate portrait of what tragedy does to the human soul, how it changes one’s life, and most important, how it can be survived. With achingly beautiful language, this book explores the acute moment-to-moment experience of grief. But it also transcends that and speaks to the redemptive power of friendship, trust, intimacy, and love. Together they discover a will and desire to move forward, recognizing that life is the ultimate prize for those who survive this excruciating journey.

Nancy Miller Saunders once lived in sheltered academe. But that all changed when she joined a group of filmmakers to document demonstrations by Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Soon, she found herself being hounded just as much as the veterans themselves. She focused on her role as an investigator, recording the stories of a number of veterans and their families. In Combat by Trial, she allows them to speak in their own voices through interviews and personal writings while also telling her own story. You will be entranced by stories of Saunders'' connection to two of the spies that the FBI sent to infiltrate the VVAW. How Saunders worked with VVAW defense attorneys in the fabricated case against the Gainesville 8. How laws such as the Patriot Act and Military Commissions Act are once again stripping citizens of their rights. And much more! Historians, journalists and students will all enjoy Combat by Trial: An Odyssey with 20th Century Winter Soldiers, a cautionary tale that shows that history does indeed repeat itself.

The United States Navy is staffed by thousands of dedicated service members. Some of them are moms, too. This non-fiction title introduces readers to life in the U.S. Navy through a narrator whose mother has taken up the call of duty. Readers learn about the Navy’s past and present, what kinds of career opportunities the Navy offers, and the technology, tools, and lifestyle that are specific to this branch. With detailed colorful photographs, fact boxes, and age-appropriate text, readers are sure to gain a full understanding of what it’s like to have a family member who serves our country in the military.

This is a rich and varied collection, with touches of humor, personal anguish, and compassion for others.

A young innocent girl suffers the unexpected death of her father, at the hands of a gunman. Her family and community pull together to get through this horrific experience. They share coping strategies. New life and boundless strength come from this tragedy.

"The Facebook IPO Primer" is a great new resource that gathers in one place stories and analysis to help readers learn everything they need to know about Facebook''s debut in the stock market. How much is it worth? Is Facebook a good investment? Does it have a good business plan? Learn how professionals figure out the answers to those questions, why they come up with different answers, and what it means for you. "The Facebook IPO Primer" is easy to navigate. Part I covers the ups and downs of hot high technology stocks; Part II reviews the Facebook culture and business plan; Part III explains five different ways that analysts pick apart Facebook finances; Part IV offers dozens of links to stories and blog posts about Facebook so you can continue learning about the social media marvel.

Learn how to create amazing one-block wonder quilts with beautiful kaleidoscope designs. Pick one great fabric to create a stunning block One-Block Wonder expert and best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal, along with fellow quilter Nancy Miller, teach quilters the endless ways to turn preprinted fabric panels into fabulous blocks. Learn how to arrange One-Block Wonder hexagons around a panel, how to blend hexagon colors into the panel, and how to sew it all together. Includes easy-to-follow instructions, no y-seams, and an end result with gorgeous visual effects! Make remarkable kaleidoscope designs by cutting and sewing triangles into hexagons Use fabric panels in a beautiful way—each block is unique to you Simple piecing with NO Y-SEAMS!

When Sasha moves from Russia with her mother, she''s eager to start a new life. At her new school she joins CREW (Confident, Remarkable, Excellent, Welcoming), a girls'' volunteer group. But she quickly learns that the group is a front for a girl gang and their true philosophy is to Con, Rip Off, Exploit, and Weaken the people they claim to help. Their leader is eager to exploit Sasha''s computer skills for a more lucrative level of crime: stealing identities and blackmailing men online. This story plays out against the backdrop of peer pressure and digital media, showing readers that fitting in with a group isn''t worth sacrificing your safety and integrity. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group

One of the most significant trumpeters in jazz, Buck Clayton is perhaps best known for his days with Count Basie and as one of Billie Holiday''s favorite accompanists. The reminiscences contained in this book range over 75 fascinating years of jazz history, from Clayton''s improbable adventures in Shanghai in 1934-36 as leader of a jazz band, to his extended visits to Europe as one of a large group of expatriate black American jazzmen. Clayton recounts in detail his work with Count Basie, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Jimmy Rushing, and many others, and also discusses his most recent work as an arranger and composer.

Will Your Epitaph Read? Buried Here Under This Pile?Most of the books on getting organized tell you that you have to change. Well, guess what? YOU?RE NOT GOING TO CHANGE! Instead, the information contained in this book will help you to change your environment (home and work) to meet your needs.You''ll find some of the simplest, easiest and most practical advice on how to get rid of clutter and get organized. This book is designed to get you to ask questions about the whats and whys in your life so you can change things to suit your individual style.If you''re looking for practical ways to get it together without a lot of self-confrontation, you''ll love Clutterology.