J M Wilson: 43 books

Book cover of At War

At War

The Military and American Culture in the Twentieth Century and Beyond

by David Kieran, Edwin A. Martini, Sahr Conway-Lanz
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2018

The country’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, its interventions around the world, and its global military presence make war, the military, and militarism defining features of contemporary American life. The armed services and the wars they fight shape all aspects of life—from the formation of racial...
Book cover of Dr. Seuss and Philosophy

Dr. Seuss and Philosophy

Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!

by Benjamin Rider, Jacob M. Held, Matthew F. Pierlott
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2011

Since Theodor Geisel published his first children's book in 1937 under the pseudonym Dr. Seuss, children and adults alike have been captivated by the charming and laconic tales of whimsical characters and imaginative worlds. But Dr. Seuss' stories are more than just catchy poems; they often wrestle...
Book cover of The Who and Philosophy
by Scott Calef, Dan Dinello, Don Fallis
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016

The Who were one of the most memorable and influential of the 1960s British Invasion bands—memorable because of their loudness and because they destroyed instruments during performances, and influential because of their success in crafting “Power Pop” singles like “My Generation” and “I...
Book cover of The Roads to Congress 2014
by William Binning, Jerry McBeath, Walter Clark Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2015

The 2014 midterm congressional elections provided a view of the attitude of American voters in the sixth year of Barack Obama’s presidency. This book provides insight about the formative aspects of the 2014 campaign season as well as in depth coverage of key races for Congress. The first section...
Book cover of Perseverance
by M.J. Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2019

At eighteen, a difficult childhood drove Larkin James from her Georgia hometown with the vow never to return. Eleven years later, news of her ailing mother forces Larkin back, knowing she'll face her demons. Jeremy Henderson fights to salvage his relationship with his daughter after a tragedy changes...
Book cover of The Strong Gray Line

The Strong Gray Line

War-time Reflections from the West Point Class of 2004

by Jim Wilson, Charles Lewis, B. J. Kraemer
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2015

To preserve the memory of their service during the tumultuous decade since their commissioning as Army officers, members of the West Point class of 2004 have written The Strong Gray Line. This class suffered the highest casualty rate since those that graduated during the Vietnam War. In this book,...
Book cover of Thomas Jefferson and Philosophy

Thomas Jefferson and Philosophy

Essays on the Philosophical Cast of Jefferson's Writings

by Derek H. Davis, M. Andrew Holowchak, Richard E. Dixon
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2013

Thomas Jefferson and Philosophy is a collection of nine new essays on philosophical elements in Jefferson’s writings. The first of its kind, this collection should lead to further philosophical analysis of Jefferson’s thinking—especially by philosophers, who tend to appreciate Jefferson only...
Book cover of The Chosen from the First Age
by Caroline Grebbell, David Perlmutter, Jeannette Ng
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2019

After only 3 years in existence Shoreline of Infinity Science Fiction Magazine won the  British Fantasy Society Award 2018 for best magazine/periodical. To celebrate this occasion we decided to publish a selection of stories from the Issues 1-10 (including a special edition 8½). We could...
Book cover of Teaching Young Adult Literature Today

Teaching Young Adult Literature Today

Insights, Considerations, and Perspectives for the Classroom Teacher

by Jacqueline Bach, Steven T. Bickmore, James Blasingame Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2012

Teaching Young Adult Literature Today introduces the reader to what is current and relevant in the plethora of good books available for adolescents. More importantly, literary experts illustrate how teachers everywhere can help their students become lifelong readers by simply introducing them to great...
Book cover of Trouble in a Small Town
by M.J. Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2016

A seemingly perfect life goes awry for Mallory Larsen after discovering her fiancé’s affair with her maid of honor. Escaping to her childhood home she hopes to hide from her humiliation and heal. Her quirky family and an understanding neighbor provide temporary solace. However, life in a small...
Book cover of Toward a 21st-Century School Library Media Program
by Doug Achterman, Marlene Asselin, Steven M. Baule
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2007

This collection of enlightening and stimulating articles, written by some of the most important figures in school librarianship, demonstrates how teacher-librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators can work together to create a 21st century school library media program. With topics that emphasize...
Book cover of Virtue and the Moral Life

Virtue and the Moral Life

Theological and Philosophical Perspectives

by Mark A. Wilson, Julie Hanlon Rubio, Lisa Tessman
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2014

Virtue and the Moral Life brings together distinguished philosophers and theologians with younger scholars of consummate promise to produce ten essays that engage both academics and students of ethics. The volume explores the role virtues play in identifying the good life and the good society with special reference to family ethics, public responsibilities, and interreligious dialogue.
Book cover of Play Therapy with Adolescents
by Claire Milgrom, Theresa Kestly, Evangeline Munns
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2010

Adolescents are often resistant, hostile, moody, and difficult, but they can also be fascinating, creative, spontaneous, and passionate. How do mental health professionals get past the facade? Play Therapy with Adolescents is the first book to offer a complete variety of play therapy approaches specifically...
Book cover of UHPLC in Life Sciences
by Deirdre Cabooter, G Desmet, K J Fountain
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2015

Since its commercial introduction in 2004, UHPLC (Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography) has begun to replace conventional HPLC in academia and industry and interest in this technique continues to grow. Both the increases in speed and resolution make this an attractive method; particularly...
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