Tragedy in Aurora is about the 2012 murder of budding sports journalist Jessica (Jessi) Redfield Ghawi in a public mass shooting, and the widening circle of pain it inflicted on her family, friends, police, medical first responders, and others. The book is at the same time a deep examination of the causes and potential cures of the quintessential 21st century American sickness—public mass shootings. At the heart of that examination is an unpacking of America’s deep polarization and political gridlock. It addresses head on the question of why? Why is American gun violence so different from other countries? Why does nothing seem to change? The “Parkland kids” inspired hope of change. But the ultimate questions stubbornly remain—what should, what can, and what will Americans do to reduce gun violence? Tragedy in Aurora argues that the answer lies in a conscious cultural redefinition of American civic order. Over recent decades, America has defined a cultural “new normal” about guns and gun violence. Americans express formalistic dismay after every public mass shooting. But many accept gun violence as an inevitable, even necessary, and to some laudable part of what it means to be “American.” Although Americans claim to be shocked with each new outrage, so far they have failed to coalesce around an effective way to reduce gun death and injury. The debate is bogged down in polarized and profoundly ideological political and cultural argument. Meanwhile, America continues to lead the globe in its pandemic levels of gun deaths and injuries. Combined with the cynical “learned helplessness” of its politicians, the result is gridlock and a growing roll of victims of carnage. Is there a path out of this cultural and political gridlock? Tragedy in Aurora argues that if America is to reduce gun violence it must expand the debate and confront the fundamental question of “who are we?” Tom Diaz gives a new understanding of American culture and the potential for change offered by the growing number and ongoing organization of victims and survivors of gun violence. Without conscious cultural change, the book argues, there is little prospect of effective laws or public policy to reduce gun violence in general and public mass shootings in particular.

The fascinating ghost stories behind Illinois’s “City of Cemeteries”—photos included! Aurora was the first Illinois city to have electric streetlights, but a dark history has resisted illumination as stubbornly as the chilly corner of the old roundhouse repels the summer heat . . . Learn why Aurora counts “City of Cemeteries” among its nicknames as Diane Ladley describes the nineteenth-century doctor suspected of trading bodies between his cancer center and a neighboring graveyard. Other eerie legends and strange stories revealed in this book include the marauding brave brought to justice in the Devil’s Cave by his own tribe, the sweet legacy of NFL great Walter Payton, and the elephants that saved a circus from a tornado.

This comprehensive collection offers a complete introduction to one of the most popular literary forms of the Victorian period, its key authors and works, its major themes, and its lasting legacy. Places key authors and novels in their cultural and historical context Includes studies of major topics such as race, gender, melodrama, theatre, poetry, realism in fiction, and connections to other art forms Contributions from top international scholars approach an important literary genre from a range of perspectives Offers both a pre and post-history of the genre to situate it in the larger tradition of Victorian publishing and literature Incorporates coverage of traditional research and cutting-edge contemporary scholarship

This book tells a fast-paced and action-paced spy-techno thriller story. The plot contains the elements of many genres such as spy fiction, military fiction, action fiction, adventure fiction and hard-science fiction. This well-researched story is highly entertaining and highly informative. This gripping and globetrotting story mainly revolves around these four characters: Brian Connor is an intelligence officer. He secretly works for an intelligence agency. His agency regularly sends him away to different foreign countries with different assignments. But once he uncovers a conspiracy that he isn't supposed to know... Lisa is Brian's girlfriend. She doesn't know that Brian is a spy. She thinks that Brian is just a businessman. But once Brian's secret job endangers her life... Natalie Ryan is also an intelligence officer. She works undercover in the Middle East. Her job involves getting intel from the informants and passing it on to the intelligence agency. But once she passes some intel on to the agency and because of her intel, a few tragedies happen and many people die... Alfred Knox is the CEO of a biopharmaceutical company. He is very greedy. He can cross any line to maximize his company's profits. He makes money through many illegal activities. But once some people suspect him... These four characters work in different parts of the world. But once they cross paths with each other and then what happens next? THE CHAOS BEGINS... Connect with the author: www.facebook.com/sunnytheauthor www.instagram.com/sunny__mak www.twitter.com/Sunny__Mak sunnytheauthor@gmail.com

BEFORE MUCH LONGER... THE WHITE FOG WILL ENGULF THE WORLD IN SILENCE All is well at the Midgar Academy for Dark Knights, but then something wicked suddenly draws near: The students are vanishing one by one—even Cid’s older sister, Claire! Zeta of the Seven Shadows sets off to investigate, while Cid and Alexia embark for Claire’s room where they find...an ancient script, cool magic circles, and incantations that seem important and yet don’t actually do anything whatsoever. What does it all mean, and why has Claire been talking to herself so much lately...?

Journey with a woman in mid forties as she seeks her dreams despite the abuse, rejections, and failures of the past. A new freelance writer.An ordinary woman striving to do extraordinary thing

Reproduction of the original: Aurora Floyd by M.E Braddon

 Alien creatures are set to invade and overrun Earth. The secret to stopping them may be hidden within a mysterious computer that can only be accessed through the use of a strange, sometimes deadly sensesuit. Join Cassiopia Cassell and Scott Markman as they are drawn into a dangerous world filled with mystery, intrigue, and well-kept secrets that could save Earth from a bizarre annihilation.

Reproduction of the original: The Voyage of the Aurora by Harry Collingwood