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Rocket Repo (Reassembly, #1) By : C.P. James READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Years ago, ace pilot Geddy Starheart inhaled an alien spore named Eli who's been living rent-free in his head ever since. Together, they built the only ship capable of bringing Eli home. But on the eve of their departure, it disappears. Their quest to find it exposes a conspiracy to destroy all life in the universe ? a plan they can't stop without their one-of-a-kind ship.For years, Geddy didn't need anything or anyone but a custom-made blaster and a couple fingers of Old Earth whisky. But since triggering the industrial accident that forced the evacuation of Earth 2, he's only had Eli for company. A daring escape off-planet lands him aboard a creaky salvage trawler with a plucky crew and the galaxy's worst business model.But stalwart friends are better than any weapon. With the help of Eli, his oddball crew, and their trusty trawler, Geddy must traverse the cosmos in o

Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir Inspired by True Events By : Brent Spiner READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : *Running Time => 10 hrs. and 30 mins.*Brent Spiner pens an explosive and hilarious novel, 'FAN FICTION', a personal look at the slightly askew view of the relationship between a celebrity and his fans. If the Coen Brothers were to make a Star Trek movie, involving the complexity of fan obsession and sci-fi, this noir comedy might just be the one.Set in 1991, just as Star Trek: The Next Generation has rocketed the cast to global fame, the young and impressionable actor Brent Spiner receives a mysterious package and a series of disturbing letters, that take him on a terrifying and bizarre journey that enlists Paramount Security, the LAPD, and even the FBI in putting a stop to the danger that has his life and career hanging in the balance.Featuring a cast of characters from Patrick Stewart to Levar Burton to Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, to some completely imag

The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion By : Wayne G. Hammond READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion internationally acclaimed scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull examine Tolkien's masterpiece chapter by chapter, offering expert insights into its evolution, structure, and meaning. They discuss in close detail important literary and historical influences on the development of The Lord of the Rings, connections between that work and other writings by Tolkien, errors and inconsistencies, significant changes to the text during its fifty years of publication, archaic and unusual words used by Tolkien, and words and passages in his invented languages of Middle-earth. Thousands of notes, keyed to standard editions of The Lord of the Rings but universally accessible, reveal the richness and complexity of one of the most popular works of fiction in our time. In addition to their own expertise and that of other

The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-Earth By : Ruth S. Noel READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The same delight that led Tolkien to invent fourteen different languages and assorted alphabets for his Middle-earth dwellers now leads many of his fans to puzzle out translations for the Rohirrim's battle cries and to write their love letters in Elvish.Here is the perfect handbook for all such enthusiasts as well as for serious students of language. It includes a full account of Tolkien the linguist, as well as telling how to write all the languages, with guides to grammar and pronunciation, and a complete dictionary of the fourteen languages.Here is a book to deepen and enhance our enjoyment of those classics of Middle-earth, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.Ruth Noel teaches remedial and developmental reading in Riverside, California. She is the author of The Mythology of Middle-earth, on the relation between The Lord of the Rings and European

Time Travel: A History By : James Gleick READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, here is a mind-bending exploration of time travel: its subversive origins, its evolution in literature and science, and its influence on our understanding of time itself. The story begins at the turn of the previous century, with the young H. G. Wells writing and rewriting the fantastic tale that became his first book and an international sensation: The Time Machine. It was an era when a host of forces was converging to transmute the human understanding of time, some philosophical and some technological: the electric telegraph, the steam railroad, the discovery of buried civilizations, and the perfection of clocks. James Gleick tracks the evolution of time travel as an idea that becomes part of contemporary culture?from Marcel Proust to Doctor Who, from Jorge Luis Borges to Woody Allen. He investigates the inevitable looping paradoxes and

The Science of Dune By : Kevin R. Grazier READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An Unauthorized Exploration into the Real Science behind Frank Herbert's Fictional Universe (Science of Pop Culture series)Delving into the world of Dune, this guide offers fascinating scientific speculation on topics including physics, chemistry, ecology, evolution, psychology, technology, and genetics. It also scrutinizes Frank Herbert?s science fiction world by asking questions such as Is the ecology of Dune realistic? Is it theoretically possible to get information from the future? Could humans really evolve as Herbert suggests? and Which of Herbert?s inventions have already come to life? This companion to the Dune series is a must-have for any fan who wants to revisit this science fiction world and explore it even further. Book Detail : Author : Kevin R. Grazier Pages : 232 pages Publisher : Smart Pop Language : ISBN-10 : 1933771283 ISBN-13 : 9781933771281   Supporting format: PDF, EP

A Dune Companion: Characters, Places and Terms in Frank Herbert's Original Six Novels By : Donald E. Palumbo READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This companion to Frank Herbert's six original Dune novels--Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune--provides an encyclopedia of characters, locations, terms and other elements, and highlights the series' underrated aesthetic integrity. An extensive introduction discusses the theme of ecology, chaos theory concepts and structures, and Joseph Campbell's monomyth in Herbert's narratives. Book Detail : Author : Donald E. Palumbo Pages : 197 pages Publisher : McFarland & Company Language : ISBN-10 : 1476669600 ISBN-13 : 9781476669601   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The World of All Souls: The Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy) By : Deborah Harkness READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A fully illustrated guide to Deborah Harkness's #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls trilogy--"an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy" (People)A Discovery of Witches introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Shadow of Night and The Book of Life carried Deborah Harkness's series to its spellbinding conclusion.In The World of All Souls, Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy--all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fans a

Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader By : Cassandra Clare READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Cassandra Clare?s Mortal Instruments series, epic urban fantasy set in a richly imagined world of shadowhunters, vampires, werewolves, fairies, and more, has captured the imaginations and loyalty of hundreds of thousands of YA readers. Originally a trilogy (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass), the series has extended to six titles, plus a prequel trilogy, the Infernal Devices, and a planned sequel series, the Dark Artifices. A feature film is planned for 2013.Shadowhunters and Downworlders, edited by Clare (who provides an introduction to the book and to each piece), is a collection of YA authors writing about the series and its world. Authors Who Contributed: Holly Black / Kendare Blake / Gwenda Bond / Sarah Rees Brennan / Rachel Caine / Sarah Cross / Kami Garcia / Michelle Hodkin / Kelly Link / Kate Milford / Diana Peterfreund / Sara Ryan / Sco

Wheel of Time Reread: Books 10-12 By : Leigh Butler READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Wheel of Time Reread on Tor.com is an extensive analysis of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, covering the material chapter by chapter. Join Leigh Butler as she summarizes the chapters and comments on the ongoing mysteries of the series, gender issues, politics, history, and the many Crowning Moments of Awesome.Volume 4 of the collected Tor.com Wheel of Time Reread covers the prequel New Spring and books 10 through 12 of The Wheel of Time: Crossroads of Twilight, Knife of Dreams, and The Gathering Storm, the first Wheel of Time book co-authored by Brandon Sanderson. Book Detail : Author : Leigh Butler Pages : 1034 pages Publisher : Tor Books Language : ISBN-10 : B00BIV232I ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP By : Mirin Fader READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Discover the story of one of the most transcendent players in NBA history?from his early life living in poverty in Greece to his inspiring rise to super-stardom in America.As the face of the NBA's new world order, Giannis Antetokounmpo has overcome unfathomable obstacles to become a symbol of hope for people all over the world, the personification of the American Dream. But his backstory remains largely untold, and Fader unearths new information about the childhood that shaped "The Greek Freak"?from sleeping side by side with his brothers to selling trinkets on the side of the street with his family to the racism he experienced in Greece. Antetokounmpo grew up in an era when Golden Dawn, Greek's far-right, anti-immigrant party, patrolled his neighborhood, and his status as an illegal immigrant largely prevented him from playing for Greek's top clubs, mak

The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance By : Tom Brady READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The #1 New York Times bestseller by Tom Brady, six-time Super Bowl champion and one of the NFL?s 100 Greatest Players of All Time. Revised, expanded, and updated, the first book by New England Patriots quarterback and NFL legend Tom Brady?who continues to play at an elite level into his forties?a gorgeously illustrated and deeply practical ?athlete?s bible? that reveals Brady?s revolutionary approach to enhanced quality of life and performance through recovery for athletes of all abilities and ages.In this new edition of The TB12 Method, Tom Brady further explains and details the revolutionary training, conditioning, and wellness system that has kept him atop the NFL at an age when most players are deep into retirement. Brady?along with the expert Body Coaches at TB12, the performance lifestyle brand he cofounded in 2013?explain the principles and

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster By : Jon Krakauer READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : On May 9th 1996, five expeditions launched an assault on the summit of Mount Everest. The conditions seemed perfect. Twenty-four hours later one climber had died and 23 other men and women were caught in a desperate struggle for their lives as they battled against a ferocious storm that threatened to tear them from the mountain. In all, eight climbers died that day in the worst tragedy Everest has ever seen. Jon Krakauer, an accomplished climber, joined a commercial expedition run by guides for paying clients, many of whom had little or no climbing experience. In Into Thin Air he gives a thorough and chilling account of the ill-fated climb and reveals the complex web of decisions and circumstances that left a group of amateurs fighting for their lives in the thin air and sub-zero cold above 26,000 feet - a place climbers call 'The Death Zone'. In

Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope By : Carmelo Anthony READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From iconic NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony comes a New York Times bestselling memoir about growing up in the housing projects of Red Hook and Baltimore?a brutal world Where Tomorrows Aren?t Promised.For a long time, Carmelo Anthony?s world wasn?t any larger than the view of the hoopers and hustlers he watched from the side window of his family?s first-floor project apartment in Red Hook, Brooklyn. He couldn?t dream any bigger than emulating his older brothers and cousin, much less going on to become a basketball champion on the world stage. He faced palpable dangers growing up in the housing projects of Red Hook and West Baltimore?s Murphy Homes (a.k.a. Murder Homes, subject of HBO?s The Wire). He navigated an education system that ignored, exploited, or ostracized him. He suffered the untimely deaths of his closely held loved ones. He struggled to s

Rise: My Story By : Lindsey Vonn READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The first ever memoir from the greatest female ski racer of all time, revealing never before told stories of her life in the fast lane ? and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers for athletes around the world.On February 10, 2019, at the age of 34, world champion alpine skier and Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn announced to the world that she would retire. Vonn, who became the first American woman to win a downhill race at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, has led an incredible career on the slopes earning 82 World Cup wins, 20 World Cup titles, 3 Olympic medals, and 7 World Championship medals.In her new memoir, Vonn will share that her epic journey to success has been anything but downhill. From moving away from her small Minnesota town to pursue her career and navigating her personal life in the public eye, to challenging the skiing norm and raising the profile of women in the s

Interpersonal Communication By : Steven A. Beebe READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : For courses in Interpersonal Communication Emphasize the importance of relating to others Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others provides a clear overview of interpersonal communication theory and principles balanced with practical suggestions on how readers can apply these principles to become better communicators. Authors Steven Beebe, Susan Beebe, and Mark Redmond help readers see the importance of becoming other-oriented: a mindful process of considering the thoughts, needs, feelings, and values of others, rather than focusing exclusively on oneself. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, the Eighth Edition explores the ever-increasing role of technology in interpersonal communication, including the latest research findings about how our electronic connections affect our face-to-face interactions. Also available with MyCommunicationLab(R) MyCom

Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication By : Julia T. Wood READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : COMMUNICATION MOSAICS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATION, 8E draws from the most up-to-date research, theories, and technological information to provide both an overview of the field and practical applications you can immediately use to improve your personal, professional, and public communication skills. Extremely student friendly, the text combines the author's signature first-person narrative style with popular student commentaries. It introduces the basic processes and skills central to all communication contexts and then explains how these aspects of communication are applied in specific contexts such as interpersonal and public speaking. New coverage in Chapter 13 walks you step-by-step through the process of planning and preparing a public speech. As you progress through the text, each chapter ends with a case study enabling

Applying Communication Theory for Professional Life: A Practical Introduction By : Marianne Dainton READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Updated Edition of Bestseller! Applying Communication Theory for Professional Life, by Marianne Dainton and Elaine D. Zelley is the first communication theory textbook to provide practical material for career-oriented readers. Featuring new case studies, updated examples, and the latest research, the Fourth Edition of this bestseller introduces communication theory in a way that helps you understand its importance to careers in communication and business. Real-world case studies within each chapter are designed to illustrate the application of theory in a variety of professional settings.New to the Fourth Edition All case studies now include specific questions about ethical issues associated with the narrative of the case and how knowledge of theory can help you negotiate these ethical dilemmas.The simulated "Education as Enter

Interactions: A Thematic Reader By : Ann Moseley READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : INTERACTIONS: A THEMATIC READER is designed to help users discover meaning in what they read and to convey meaning in what they write. The book provides effective models of reading and styles of writing while explaining the process and interdependence of reading and writing, stressing the connections users can make between their own experiences and what they read. It also introduces them to prewriting techniques such as freewriting, brainstorming, mapping, clustering, and journals. The readings in the book represent a wide range of voices, topics, and sources, including a balance of male and female authors and significant contributions by culturally diverse writers. This diversity creates a stimulating context for reading and writing and also allows users to encounter new voices as well as to identify with familiar ones. Book Detail : Author : Ann Moseley Pages : 560 pages Publisher : C

Tai Chi Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing By : Robert Chuckrow READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Tai Chi Experiments book aims to clarify and make accessible critical aspects of the art that are currently understood and manifested by only a small number of high-level practitioners.Numerous step-by-step experiments are provided for readers to experience and perfect these critical tai chi aspects. Contents include:The meaning and importance of releasing tension in movement for stability, health, and spirituality. The differences between contractive and expansive strength including a promising mechanism for the nature of expansive strength. Numerous experiments for readers to recognize and experience expansive strength and to confirm that they have achieved it. Elucidation of famous master's sayings on mind, strength, and ch'i. Advantages of expansion over contraction in T'ai Chi. Health protocols using expansion incl

Reborn on the Run: My Journey from Addiction to Ultramarathons By : Catra Corbett READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "This is a story you?ll love and never forget."?Christopher McDougall, author, Born to Run and Natural Born HeroesAside from her rock star looks, Catra Corbett is a standout in the running world on her accomplishments alone. Catra is the first American woman to run over one hundred miles or more on more than one hundred occasions and the first to run one hundred and two hundred miles in the Ohlone Wilderness, and she holds the fastest known double time for the 425-miles long John Muir Trail, completing it in twelve days, four hours, and fifty-seven minutes.And, unbelievably, she's also a former meth addict.After two years of addiction, Catra is busted while selling, and a night in jail is enough to set her straight. She gives up drugs and moves back home with her mother, abandoning her friends, her boyfriend, and the lifestyle that she came

Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts By : Jason Thalken READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Fight Like a Physicist provides an in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book can give you an "unfair advantage" by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work.In addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts:-Making physics your "unfair advantage," in the ring and on the street-Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists-Protecting the brains of fighters and foo

Survival Medications: 20 Essential Drugs for When The World Collapses By : Joshua Akin READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Medications come in all shapes and sizes, but how can they come to your rescue when disaster strikes? Survival Medications: Twenty Essential Drugs for when the World Collapses explores the utility of medications and their benefits for when the world turns upside down. Whether you're an amateur organizer or professional prepper, developing a successful pharmaceutical strategy is critical for any survival scenario. This guide takes a tongue-in-cheek (and entertaining) look at catastrophic events and unique health challenges you may encounter, and provides guidelines to stimulate preparatory thought and empower even the starter scientist to become a pill-purveying powerhouse! Highlights include: 1. The role of medications when society collapses 2. What to prepare for, from a preparatory and statistical perspective3. Prioritizing medications for par

A Patient's Guide to Unnecessary Knee Surgery: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Hasty Medical Advice By : Ronald P. Grelsamer READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Every year millions of Americas are told by an orthopedic surgeon that the only way to successfully get rid of their knee pain is to undergo some form of knee surgery. But so many of these procedures could have been avoided if the patient was fully informed regarding all the intricacies of his or her condition.In The Patient?s Guide to Unnecessary Knee Surgery, respected orthopedic surgeon Ronald P. Grelsamer intricately and accessibly conveys all the information regarding the knee and surrounding areas that any person suffering from knee pain would ever need to know in order to make an informed decision about treatment for his or her condition. Within this guide, you?ll find chapters on pertinent topics such as:? Reasons behind some of the leading causes of knee pain? Tips on how to understand the results of a

Zhuangzi: The Essential Writings: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries By : Zhuangzi READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Ideal for students and scholars alike, this edition of Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu) includes the complete Inner Chapters, extensive selections from the Outer and Miscellaneous Chapters, and judicious selections from two thousand years of traditional Chinese commentaries, which provide the reader access to the text as well as to its reception and interpretation. A glossary, brief biographies of the commentators, a bibliography, and an index are also included. Book Detail : Author : Zhuangzi Pages : 256 pages Publisher : Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0872209113 ISBN-13 : 9780872209114   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Dialectic of Enlightenment: Philosophical Fragments By : Theodor W. Adorno READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Dialectic of Enlightenment is undoubtedly the most influential publication of the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory. Written during the Second World War and circulated privately, it appeared in a printed edition in Amsterdam in 1947. "What we had set out to do," the authors write in the Preface, "was nothing less than to explain why humanity, instead of entering a truly human state, is sinking into a new kind of barbarism."Yet the work goes far beyond a mere critique of contemporary events. Historically remote developments, indeed, the birth of Western history and of subjectivity itself out of the struggle against natural forces, as represented in myths, are connected in a wide arch to the most threatening experiences of the present. The book consists in five chapters, at first glance unconnected, together with a number of shorter notes. T

The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy By : Norman Melchert READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Tracing the exchange of ideas among history's key philosophers, The Great Conversation: A Historical Introduction to Philosophy, Eighth Edition, provides a generous selection of excerpts from major philosophical works and makes them more easily understandable to students with lucid andengaging explanations. Extensive cross-referencing shows students how philosophers respond appreciatively or critically to the thoughts of other philosophers.The Great Conversation, Eighth Edition, is also available in two separate volumes to suit your course needs:The Great Conversation: Volume I: Pre-Socratics through Descartes, Eighth EditionThe Great Conversation: Volume II: Descartes through Derrida and Quine, Eighth Edition Book Detail : Author : Norman Melchert Pages : 800 pages Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA Language : ISBN-10 : 0190670614 ISBN-

Gravity and Grace By : Simone Weil READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Gravity and Grace was the first ever publication by the remarkable thinker and activist, Simone Weil. In it Gustave Thibon, the farmer to whom she had entrusted her notebooks before her untimely death, compiled in one remarkable volume a compendium of her writings that have become a source of spiritual guidance and wisdom for countless individuals. On the fiftieth anniversary of the first English edition - by Routledge & Kegan Paul in 1952 - this Routledge Classics edition offers English readers the complete text of this landmark work for the first time ever, by incorporating a specially commissioned translation of the controversial chapter on Israel. Also previously untranslated is Gustave Thibon's postscript of 1990, which reminds us how privileged we are to be able to read a work which offers each reader such 'light for the spirit and nourishment for the soul'. This is a book that

The Social Contract By : Jean-Jacques Rousseau READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains." These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has not ceased to stir vigorous debate since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or ?social contract?, that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power. From this fundamental premise, he goes on to consider issues of liberty and law, freedom and justice, arriving at a view of society that has seemed to some a blueprint for totalitarianism, to others a declaration of democratic principles. In his introduction, Maurice Cranston examines the historical and political ideas that influenced Rousseau and places The Social Contract against a backdrop of Rousseau?s remarkable personality and life. Book Detail : Author

A House Divided: American Art Since 1955 By : Anne Middleton Wagner READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Book Detail : Author : Anne Middleton Wagner Pages : 290 pages Publisher : University of California Press Language : en-US ISBN-10 : 0520270975 ISBN-13 : 9780520270978   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Icon and Devotion: Sacred Spaces in Imperial Russia By : Oleg Tarasov READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Icon and Devotion offers the first extensive presentation in English of the making and meaning of Russian icons. The craft of icon-making is set into the context of forms of worship that emerged in the Russian Orthodox Church in the mid-seventeenth century. Oleg Tarasov shows how icons have held a special place in Russian consciousness because they represented idealized images of Holy Russia. He also looks closely at how and why icons were made. Wonder-working saints and the leaders of such religious schisms as the Old Believers appear in these pages, which are illustrated with miniature paintings, lithographs and engravings never before published in the English-speaking world.By tracing the artistic vocabulary, techniques and working methods of icon painters, Tarasov shows how icons have been integral to the history of Russian art, influenced by folk and mainstream

The Implicated Subject: Beyond Victims and Perpetrators By : Michael Rothberg READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : When it comes to historical violence and contemporary inequality, none of us are completely innocent. We may not be direct agents of harm, but we may still contribute to, inhabit, or benefit from regimes of domination that we neither set up nor control. Arguing that the familiar categories of victim, perpetrator, and bystander do not adequately account for our connection to injustices past and present, Michael Rothberg offers a new theory of political responsibility through the figure of the implicated subject. The Implicated Subject builds on the comparative, transnational framework of Rothberg's influential work on memory to engage in reflection and analysis of cultural texts, archives, and activist movements from such contested zones as transitional South Africa, contemporary Israel/Palestine, post-Holocaust Europe, and a transatlantic realm marked by

Faith, Hope and Poetry: Theology and the Poetic Imagination By : Malcolm Guite READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Faith, Hope and Poetry explores the poetic imagination as a way of knowing; a way of seeing reality more clearly. Presenting a series of critical appreciations of English poetry from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day, Malcolm Guite applies the insights of poetry to contemporary issues and the contribution poetry can make to our religious knowing and the way we 'do theology'. This book is not solely concerned with overtly religious poetry, but attends to the paradoxical ways in which the poetry of doubt and despair also enriches theology. Developing an original analysis and application of the poetic vision of Coleridge, Larkin and Seamus Heaney in the final chapters, Guite builds towards a substantial theology of imagination and provides unique insights into truth that complement and enrich more strictly rational ways of knowing. Readers of this b

Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art By : Robert Cozzolino READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : America is haunted. Ghosts from its violent history?the genocide of Indigenous peoples, slavery, the threat of nuclear annihilation, and traumatic wars?are an inescapable and unsettled part of the nation?s heritage. Not merely in the realm of metaphor but present and tangible, urgently calling for contact, these otherworldly visitors have been central to our national identity. Through times of mourning and trauma, artists have been integral to visualizing ghosts, whether national or personal, and in doing so have embraced the uncanny and the inexplicable. This stunning catalog, accompanying the first major exhibition to assess the spectral in American art, explores the numerous ways American artists have made sense of their own experiences of the paranormal and the supernatural, developing a rich visual culture of the intangible. ?Featuring artists from James M

Slasher Girls & Monster Boys By : April Genevieve Tucholke READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : For fans of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, American Horror Story?and The Walking Dead?comes a powerhouse anthology featuring some of the best thriller and horror writers in YAStefan Bachmann,?Leigh Bardugo,?Kendare Blake,?A. G. Howard,?Jay Kristoff,?Marie Lu,?Jonathan Maberry,?Danielle Paige,?Carrie Ryan,?Megan Shepherd,?Nova Ren Suma,?McCormick Templeman,?April Genevieve Tucholke,?Cat Winters A host of the sharpest young adult authors come together in this collection of terrifying tales and psychological thrillers. Each author draws from a mix of literature, film, television, and music to create something new and fresh and unsettling. Clever readers will love teasing out the references and can satisfy their curiosity at the end of each tale, where the inspiration is revealed. There are no superficial scares here; these are stories that will make you think even as they k

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick: Fourteen Amazing Authors Tell the Tales By : Chris Van Allsburg READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Who is Harris Burdick?For more than twenty-five years, readers have been puzzling over the illustrations by this enigmatic artist. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with his intriguingly titled pictures. And now, some of our most imaginative storytellers attempt to solve the perplexing mysteries of Harris Burdick. Enter The Chronicles of Harris Burdick to read this incredible compendium of stories: magical, funny, creepy, poignant, inscrutable, these are tales you won't soon forget.(front flap) Book Detail : Author : Chris Van Allsburg Pages : 221 pages Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0547548109 ISBN-13 : 9780547548104   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ============

Us at the Beach By : Stephanie Street READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Book Detail : Author : Stephanie Street Pages : pages Publisher : Language : ISBN-10 : B076JWC45G ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Keys to the Repository (Blue Bloods #4.5) By : Melissa de la Cruz READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Lavish parties. Passionate meetings in the night. Bone-chilling murders. Midterms. The day-to-day life of Schuyler Van Alen and her Blue Bloods friends (and enemies) is never boring. But there's oh-so-much more to know about these beautiful and powerful teens. Below the streets of Manhattan, within the walls of the Repository, exists a wealth of revealing information about the vampire elite that dates back before the Mayflower. Book Detail : Author : Melissa de la Cruz Pages : pages Publisher : Recorded Books Language : eng ISBN-10 : B004FLZMUI ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Black Enough By : Ibi Zoboi READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Black Enough is a star-studded anthology edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi that will delve into the closeted thoughts, hidden experiences, and daily struggles of black teens across the country. From a spectrum of backgrounds?urban and rural, wealthy and poor, mixed race, immigrants, and more?Black Enough showcases diversity within diversity.Whether it?s New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds writing about #blackboyjoy or Newberry Honor-winning author Renee Watson talking about black girls at camp in Portland, or emerging author Jay Coles?s story about two cowboys kissing in the south?Black Enough is an essential collection full of captivating coming-of-age stories about what it?s like to be young and black in America. Book Detail : Author : Ibi Zoboi Pages : 12 pages Publisher : HarperAudio Language : eng ISBN-10 : B07HPBVF7H ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio,

Android Security Internals: An In-Depth Guide to Android's Security Architecture By : Nikolay Elenkov READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "I honestly didn't believe I'd learn much from the book because I've been working on Android security for many years. This belief could not have been more wrong. Android Security Internals has earned a permanent spot on my office bookshelf."--Jon "jcase" Sawyer, from the ForewordThere are more than one billion Android devices in use today, each one a potential target. Unfortunately, many fundamental Android security features have been little more than a black box to all but the most elite security professionals--until now.In Android Security Internals, top Android security expert Nikolay Elenkov takes us under the hood of the Android security system. Elenkov describes Android security architecture from the bottom up, delving into the implementation of major security-related components and subsystems

TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator for Dummies By : C.C. Edwards READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Would you order a multi-course gourmet buffet and just eat salad? If you have a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator, you have a veritable feast of features and functions at your fingertips, but chances are you don't take full advantage of them. This friendly guide will help you explore your TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator and use it for all it's worth, and that's a lot. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions plus screen shots, TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator For Dummies shows you how to:Perform basic arithmetic operations Use Zoom and panning to get the best screen display Use all the functions in the Math menu, including the four submenus: MATH, NUM, CPS, and PRB Use the fantastic Finance application to decide whether to lease or get a loan and buy, calculate the best interest, and more Graph and analyze functions by tracing the graph or by creating a table of