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The Half-White Album

By: Cynthia J. Sylvester

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This powerful debut collection explores lives lived between worlds It masterfully weaves together fiction, poetry, and nonfiction to give readers a poignant though fractured view of her characters' lives, their loves, and their struggles. Told from the perspective of an urban Native, the work details a journey led by the nomadic band, the Covers. It is an experience meant to heal generational trauma and bring back into the light people who may otherwise be forgotten. At its heart, The Half-White Album is a healing ceremony of the author's own creation, a process grounded in music that celebrates what it is to be human and imperfect and to love imperfectly."--Publisher's description.

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200

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University of New Mexico Press

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0826364713

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9780826364715

Breeding Bio Insecurity

How U.S. Biodefense Is Exporting Fear, Globalizing Risk, and Making Us All Less Secure

By: Lynn C. Klotz,Edward J. Sylvester

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Breeding Bio Insecurity

How U.S. Biodefense Is Exporting Fear, Globalizing Risk, and Making Us All Less Secure

By: Lynn C. Klotz,Edward J. Sylvester

In the years since the 9/11 attacks—and the subsequent lethal anthrax letters—the United States has spent billions of dollars on measures to defend the population against the threat of biological weapons. But as Lynn C. Klotz and Edward J. Sylvester argue forcefully in Breeding Bio Insecurity, all that money and effort hasn’t made us any safer—in fact, it has made us more vulnerable. Breeding Bio Insecurity reveals the mistakes made to this point and lays out the necessary steps to set us on the path toward true biosecurity. The fundamental problem with the current approach, according to the authors, is the danger caused by the sheer size and secrecy of our biodefense effort. Thousands of scientists spread throughout hundreds of locations are now working with lethal bioweapons agents—but their inability to make their work public causes suspicion among our enemies and allies alike, even as the enormous number of laboratories greatly multiplies the inherent risk of deadly accidents or theft. Meanwhile, vital public health needs go unmet because of this new biodefense focus. True biosecurity, the authors argue, will require a multipronged effort based in an understanding of the complexity of the issue, guided by scientific ethics, and watched over by a vigilant citizenry attentive to the difference between fear mongering and true analysis of risk. An impassioned warning that never loses sight of political and scientific reality, Breeding Bio Insecurity is a crucial first step toward meeting the evolving threats of the twenty-first century.

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269

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University of Chicago Press

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0226444074

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9780226444079

The Media and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Lost and Found

By: J. Sylvester

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The Media and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Lost and Found

By: J. Sylvester

Although the impact of Hurricane Katrina has certainly been felt in political, economic, and social terms, the impacts on and of the media have largely been ignored. This book tells the stories of the reporters, newspapers, and broadcast stations most affected by Katrina and details their struggles to cover the aftermath.

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246

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Springer

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023061129X

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9780230611290

How to Start a Law Firm

By: Darren J. Sylvester

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How to Start a Law Firm

By: Darren J. Sylvester

This friendly and accessible guide is one that you'll want to have on hand at every stage of the journey when starting your own law firm. From initial planning and choosing the right structure, overcoming teething problems, to expansion and beyond, in this book you'll find the practical guidance you need to set up and manage a law firm. Written by experienced practitioners who manage their own firms, How to Start a Law Firm includes guidance and advice on regulations, client care, staffing and managing finances, and new technology including AI. It offers lessons in how to develop the mindset of a business owner and a detailed study of how law firms have responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Law Society

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1784461822

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9781784461829

Book's by J. Sylvester

The Half-White Album

The Half-White Album

Breeding Bio Insecurity

Breeding Bio Insecurity

The Media and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

The Media and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

How to Start a Law Firm

How to Start a Law Firm

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