We Made That

What can you do with a degree in architecture? Where might it take you? What kind of challenges could you address? Architects After Architecture reframes architecture as a uniquely versatile way of acting on the world, far beyond that of designing buildings. In this volume, we meet forty practitioners through profiles, case studies, and interviews, who have used their architectural training in new and resourceful ways to tackle the climate crisis, work with refugees, advocate for diversity, start tech companies, become leading museum curators, tackle homelessness, draft public policy, become developers, design videogames, shape public discourse, and much more. Together, they describe a future of architecture that is diverse and engaged, expanding the limits of the discipline, and offering new paths forward in times of crisis. Whether you are an architecture student or a practicing architect considering a change, you’ll find this an encouraging and inspiring read. Please visit the Architects After Architecture website for more information, including future book launches and events: architectsafterarchitecture.com

As a parent, leader, or teacher, do you ever struggle with how to teach your child, students, or those you mentor about sexuality? ABSTINENCEÉSERIOUSLY? provides material and activities to use when you are ready to begin. The material has been gathered by Kathy Nowell as she taught youth, counseled youth, singles and parents and led retreats on the subject of sexuality for most of her adult life. Some chapters may be uncomfortable for you, but rememberÑthe world will teach what you do notÑand that information is often false. Talking to your children about sexuality is not easy, but is essential. There are many voices bombarding them today trying to influence their choices away from GodÕs desires for them. Parents need to know what to say and how to say it in this important area. In this book, Kathy Nowell provides answers with practical helps. It is a must read for any parent that wants to have Òthe talkÓ with their child from GodÕs perspective. ÑHarvey G. Ellis, Broadmoor Baptist Church

Pot-bellied Joe Kagan, the buffoonish manager of a Cheapmart discount store, unwinds from his late shifts with some televisionwhich at that time of night means infomercials. Seduced by claims of amazing products and easy payments, Joe soon finds himself deep in debt. Sammy Thieua Vietnamese immigrant turned infomercial pitchman who surrounds himself with scantily-clad women and other accoutrements of wealthentices viewers of his infomercials with stories of the fast fortunes to be made in real estate. Desperate, Joe registers for Sammys seminarleading him on a series of ludicrous misadventures. Interspersed throughout the novel are descriptions of the ridiculous and outrageous infomercials Joe and others watch on TV, such as The Psychic Support Hotline, in which a washed-out 70s pop singer assures viewers, All you need is a credit card and a willing suspension of disbelief! and WhiffTrim, in which sniffing a piece of plastic is touted as a legitimate strategy for weight reduction. Make That Call Now! is the laugh-out-loud story of one misfits journey through the tacky world of TV infomercials.