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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 2d

The heroes you know. The stories you don’t. Marvel Age of Comics unmasks the histories that shaped a universe.

Coming soon—pre-order now: https://geni.us/maoc

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Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds @sspatleeds.bsky.social · 5h

Book Release! 🔖
Dr Jessica Martin has published 'Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis', via Bloomsbury Academic

The book explores gender inequality, media driven feminism, and a new kind of 'austerity celebrity'

Congratulations Jess! 📖

Check it out here: https://ow.ly/izBc50X8jc5

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 1h

Behind every super hero story is a superfan author. Meet Chris Ryall, the mind behind "Daredevil: Born Again" from the new #Marvel Age of Comics series.

📚 Pre-order here: https://geni.us/maoc-daredevil 💡

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 21h

In this @nextavenue.bsky.social article, Harriet Edleson, author of “12 Ways to Retire on Less,” helps Gen X prepare for retirement.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nBlj9A

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How Gen Xers Can Prepare for Retirement

12 steps to help get on track when it comes to saving for retirement

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Bloomsbury Literary Studies & Creative Writing @bloomsburylit.bsky.social · 23h

🧵It’s #BannedBooksWeek! Celebrate the #FreedomToRead and stand up to censorship with this reading roundup👇

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 23h

Journalist Jude Warne celebrates the rock band America’s 55th anniversary with personal accounts from Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ITReD5

#BookSky #MusicSky @bloomsburymus.bsky.social

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 1d

Discover a new way to engage with academic thought. 🎧📚

Available on Spotify, Audible or wherever you listen to audiobooks!

#Nonfiction #Booksky

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Yesterday, my publisher @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social revealed the cover for my new book, "Why are we in Okinawa? A History of Violence." Feeling super honoured that artist, Yuken Teruya, designed an obi wrap for it. Release date set for February 2026!

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Book cover featuring the text, Jon Mitchell - Why are we in Okinawa? A History of Violence and Bloomsbury. The off-white cover features a sky blue obi belt which includes a swallow, red hibiscus and two jet fighters.

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel name is widely associated with Alfred Nobel. In this blog, author Bengt Jangfeldt introduces the lesser-known #history of the other Nobels.

📚💡 Read more: https://bit.ly/4gNkx6V

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 2d

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 2d

(Re)attend the tale of Sweeney Todd with award-winning Sondheim expert Rick Pender!

📕 Just published: https://bit.ly/46PdNSC

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow's your last day to save 30% on bestselling textbooks, study resources and informative non-fiction.

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 4d

Check out our #nonfiction books and authors that are hot this week!

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 4d

In this episode of @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social, Jon Mills discussed his book, “End of the World.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4o0jh2R

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Jon Mills, "End of the World: Civilization and Its Fate" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024)

<p>Dr. Jon Mills, has had an impressive career as practicing professional, researcher, educator and writer in the psychology and psychoanalytic field.</p><p>His work bounds the world of philosophy and...

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 4d

From the stereotype of the "crazy cat lady" to the joy of cat memes, this new book is a playful meditation on cats and their people.

😸 Now available: https://geni.us/B2rb

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 5d

Brian Duff, author of “Restaurant,” explored how restaurants support community engagement and nourishment in @unecgh.bsky.social’s Oh, the Humanities podcast.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/482CHzl

📚💙 #LiteraryStudies @bloomsburylit.bsky.social

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 6d

A timeless read for a reason. Rediscover Paulo Freire's treatise on education and hegemony.

🎧 Learn more: https://geni.us/u8Q8 📚💡

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 6d

Peek into Sondheim's puzzler's mind with this new book, praised by Melissa Errico and Seth Rudetsky.

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 6d

Read an excerpt about childhood trauma and youth crime from Wendy Smith’s “Before Their Crimes” in New York Weekly.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42N9B3o

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Before Their Crimes: What We’re Misunderstanding About Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing - New York Weekly

In 2015, I traveled to Pelican Bay State Prison at the northern border of California. Its massive concrete blocks rise ominously, in stark contrast to...

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 7d

From defying gravity to redefining villainy, trace the Wicked Witch of the West's rise from one-dimensional evil to resistance icon.

📚💙 Read Elphaba's side: https://geni.us/wickedwitchofthewest

#Broadway #WickedForGood #Feminism #WizardOfOz @bloomsburymedia.bsky.social

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 7d

October is Black History Month in the UK. Amplify Black voices with our curated collection of essential stories from across the globe.

📚💡 https://bit.ly/4poaSHJ

#BookSky #History @bloomsburyhist.bsky.social

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 7d

Commemorate the 70th anniversary of James Dean's passing with these reads.

📕 Jimmy: https://bit.ly/4gE4Uyv (@jasoncolavito.bsky.social
📙 Rebel Without a Cause: https://bit.ly/46yvftb

#MovieSky #PopSky #Biography @bloomsburymedia.bsky.social

Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 7d

LA Weekly featured @isanchezprado.bsky.social’s “Taco” in their book gift roundup.

Check out the rest: https://bit.ly/4pMjiJl

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Book List: Witchery, Wellness And Taco Culture - LA Weekly

It's never too early to start your holiday shopping. Here's our book list for perfect gift ideas:

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 8d

Only 5 days left to take 30% off all books during our sitewide sale!

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 8d

@indyweek.bsky.social interviewed @bryanchristo4.bsky.social regarding his new book, “Stopping the Deportation Machine.”

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Talking with Bryan Christopher About Student Advocacy and His New Book, “Stopping the Deportation Machine”

"Stopping the Deportation Machine" chronicles the story of Wildin Acosta, an undocumented student in Durham, who faced deportation in 2016.

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Bloomsbury Academic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social · 9d

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