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Vladimir Lossky's posthumously published masterwork is now made available in English for the first time. Eckhart's Apophatic Theology is the culmination of a long process, whereby the renowned Orthodox philosopher and theologian embraced the ways of thinking of a thirteenth-century German mendicant and mystic. While refusing to simplify Eckhart's theology to a system or single motif, Lossky explores in detail the various ramifications of Eckhart's insistence on the ineffability of God. Is God to be regarded as 'being', or the 'One', or 'Intellect'? Does God's pure expression of each of these preclude the others? Framed by six key statements about God's essence, Lossky lays out Eckhart's approach to this dilemma. His understanding of the problem, guided by careful engagement with a multitude of sources, is exhaustive. Scholars will welcome this eagerly-anticipated translation.

How do filmmakers guide viewer attention through the frame using the movement of bodies on screen? What do they seek to communicate with their cinematic choreography, and how were those choices shaped by the industrial conditions available to them? Storytelling in motion: Cinematic Choreography and the Film Musical demonstrates how figure movement can serve as a versatile strategy of meaning-making, particularly when filmmakers attend to the relationship between choreographed movement and film style. Using Franco-American film musicals as case studies, this book analyses the narrative and stylistic impact of figure movement in cinema and the subtle power of cinematic choreography, those moments when filmmakers deliberately combine the strengths of film style and organized figure movement to convey narrative meaning through motion. Cinematic choreography emphasizes musical conventions in Singin' in the Rain (Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, 1952), prejudiced conflict in West Side Story (Je

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Industrial, Work, and Organizational Psychology offers a wide array of articles on topics dealing with the important challenges and transformations within the field. Across 79 articles, organized into 14 sections, the Encyclopedia tackles the main subject areas within the discipline, offering relevant knowledge and forward-looking approaches that are crucial to IWO Psychology research and professional practice. The articles within the Encyclopedia cover the field's history; key theories and research methods; the environment and context of organizations and work; the main psychological individual processes; diversity in its different forms; issues concerning jobs and work systems; the interpersonal and social components of organizational life; organizational processes and organizational change; the core topics within human resources psychology and occupational health; as well as the main individual and organizational outcomes. The diversity of the contributing

From acclaimed fantasy author Mindee Arnett comes an epic, adventurous story of a young mercenary magic-user trying to escape the oppressive island of Riven--and a young noblewoman trying to change it forever.Mars Darksvane wants out. Out from under the thumb of Una, the crime boss who pulled him off the streets as a child and trained him as an assassin; out from the island country of Riven, where magic, in the form of a dangerous material called Ice, allows the rich to live in luxury and keeps the poor in thrall.Mars is a secret adept--a person born with the ability to channel the magic that flows beneath Riven--and while his power gives him abilities useful to an assassin, it also makes him a target. And when his last mission ends in tragedy, Mars finally decides it's time to escape to the mainland. No magic, no history, a new life on his own.But Una has other ideas. If Mars wants his freedom, he's going to have to perform a final job: protecting Fura Torvald--the heiress of the rich

20個全新幽默小故事，奇先生妙小姐住進你的點讀筆裡。經典的人物、有趣的文字、好玩的情節，在情緒管理、性格培養、習慣養成等方面對孩子形成正向引導。簡潔、幽默的文字內容，讓孩子們在歡笑聲中學會表達自己的情緒，正確認識自己；故事情節充滿樂趣，讓孩子明白生活中待人接物的基本道理和社交原則。中、英故事分開，孩子獨立閱讀，有助於培養語感。原汁原味的英文故事和句法表達，幫助孩子瞭解歐美文化，養成良好的閱讀習慣。歐美兒童英語啟蒙讀物，可讀性堪比新概念英語。1撓癢癢先生胳膊長Mr. Tickle in a tangle發現快樂2滑稽先生太好笑Mr. Funny upsets Mr. Fussy幽默感3荒唐先生買樹坑Mr. Silly gets the giggles開放思維4莽撞先生失憶了Mr. Bump loses his memory自我認知5快樂先生找愛好Mr. Happy finds a hobby焦慮感6貪吃先生超重也有用Mr. Greedy is helpfully heavy自信7小小先生變大了Mr. Small a big day out自我意識8強壯先生力氣大Mr. Strong and the flood解決問題9顛倒先生買房子Mr. Topsy-Turvy the round way wrong語言表達10邋遢先生髒兮兮Mr. Messy messing about in the snow講衛生11霸道小姐講禮貌Little Miss Bossy and the magic word懂禮貌12幫倒忙小姐太熱心Little Miss Helpful and the green house熱心友善13陽光小姐不生氣Little Miss Sunshine keeps her smile樂觀開朗14固執小姐出差錯Little Miss Stubborn the wrong advice固執己見15奢華小姐的豪華房Little Miss Splendid and the house with a view價值觀16淘氣小姐愛搗亂Little Miss Naughty wor

Classical and Medieval Literature CriticismM assembles and contextualizes critical responses to the works of writers of all sorts--poets, playwrights, chroniclers, philosophers, religious figures, and writers from other genres--from every region of the world, from the earliest known examples of written works to the eve of the modern era. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Students writing papers or class presentations, instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the period will find this a highly useful resource. Each of the more than 160 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 authors or individual works of all genres, by providing a brief introduction and a collection of full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews,

“世界版畫史經典譯叢”從全球視野出發，翻譯一些經過時間考驗、真正有價值的版畫研究經典名著，從中發現、提煉、細化那些對於中國版畫史研究甚至美術史研究有借鑒意義的思路和方法，填補相關學術空白。《版畫知見錄》(How Prints Look: Photographs with a Commentary)是一部十分獨特的版畫鑒賞指南，作者對於中古以來各種版畫技巧及其表現如數家珍，以大量版畫名作的細節放大局部配以一針見血的解說，再加上“補注”中對於一些版畫史關鍵問題的闡釋，把讀者帶入圖文並茂的版畫世界，敘述平實卻不失專業、細緻入微又聯繫宏觀，雖然只是薄薄一冊，便可作為二十世紀中葉西方版畫史研究的代表之作。

Governing After War explores how wartime processes affects post-war state-building efforts when rebels win a civil war and come into power. Post-war governance is a continuation of war--although violence has ceased, the victor must consolidate its control over the state through a process of internal conquest. This means carefully making choices about resource allocation towards development and security. Where does the victor choose to spend, and why? And what are the implications for ultimately consolidating power and preventing conflict recurrence? The book examines wartime rebel-civilian ties under rebel governance and explains how these ties--along with rebel governing institutions--shape the rebel victors' post-war various resource allocation strategies to establish control at the sub-national level. In turn, successfully balancing resources dedicated toward development and security helps the victor to consolidate power. The book relies on mixed-methods evidence from Zimbabwe and L

"AI expert Jerry Kaplan explains how generative AI will revolutionize virtually every human activity. Highly recommended." - Francis Fukuyama, Political scientist and author of The End of History and the Last Man Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) have created a new class of computer systems that exhibit astonishing proficiency on a wide variety of tasks with superhuman performance, producing novel text, images, music, and software by analyzing enormous collections of digitized information. Soon, these systems will provide expert medical care; offer legal advice; draft documents; write computer programs; tutor our children; and generate music and art. These advances will accelerate progress in science, art, and human knowledge, but they will also bring new dangers. Have we finally discovered the holy grail of AI - machines that match or exceed human intelligence? Which industries and professions will thrive, and which will wither? What risks and dangers will it pose?

OpenFOAM software and its growing popularity is attributed to the scope of customization for specific applications and large scale parallel simulations. This open source software is widely used in aerospace community and its popularity is increasing at a rapid pace. Introduction to OpenFOAM for Aeronautical Engineers covers aerospace CFD which includes turbulence modelling, external aerodynamics, compressible flows, sprays and combustion from the OpenFOAM usage perspective. The book provides adequate examples covering most of the aspects of CFD code and enables readers to carry out their own modifications. Additionally, modification of existing solvers and utilities to implement new models as well as tips and tricks related to solvers used in aeronautical applications are included. Lastly, a short introduction to Linux and C++ is provided along with references to other easily available sources. Introduction to OpenFOAM for Aeronautical Engineers is for aerospace researchers, engineers,

The seven chorale fantasias by Max Reger are among the most important of organ repertoire -- masterpieces blending chorale melody and programmatic music based on the text of the chorales. Published on the occasion of the composer's 150th birthday, this fundamentally revised Urtext edition, in two volumes, is edited by the internationally renowned organist and Leipzig professor of organ Martin Schmeding. As one of the most influential Reger interpreters, Schmeding not only includes the latest research, but also addresses the need for a contemporary interpretation of the chorale fantasias on modern organs. The edition includes all the original dynamic and agogic indications (including continuation lines to cresc., etc., which are missing in many modern editions), as well as all the original registration and manual indications. Martin Schmeding's new edition provides for the first time an original musical text that combines the requirements of a modern Urtext edition with the demands of a

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Sensory Systems provides a comprehensive scholarly account of the diverse means that organisms use to interact with their environments, as well as the biological adaptations that shape these systems across species. More than 100 leading scholars were commissioned to write brand new articles for these volumes, contributing to a collective effort that presents both foundational and emerging topics in the field of sensory neuroscience. Organized into topical sections, across 61 long-form articles, the Encyclopedia examines the somotaosensory, vestibular, olfactory, and gustatory systems of vertebrates and invertebrates alike. Each peer-reviewed article provides a thorough summary of the subject at hand and deepens understanding by discussing the history of perspectives on the topic, the current state of the field, and future directions for research. As a work, the Encyclopedia serves as a valuable contribution and testament to the variety of scholarship within s

The seven chorale fantasias by Max Reger are among the most important of organ repertoire -- masterpieces blending chorale melody and programmatic music based on the text of the chorales. Published on the occasion of the composer's 150th birthday, this fundamentally revised Urtext edition, in two volumes, is edited by the internationally renowned organist and Leipzig professor of organ Martin Schmeding. As one of the most influential Reger interpreters, Schmeding not only includes the latest research, but also addresses the need for a contemporary interpretation of the chorale fantasias on modern organs. The edition includes all the original dynamic and agogic indications (including continuation lines to cresc., etc., which are missing in many modern editions), as well as all the original registration and manual indications. Martin Schmeding's new edition provides for the first time an original musical text that combines the requirements of a modern Urtext edition with the demands of a

本書對德國標準VDI 2230-1:2015 Systematic calculation of highly stressed bolted joints: Part 1 Joints with one cylindrical bolt(高強度螺栓連接系統計算：第1部分單圓柱螺栓連接)進行研讀、討論。探尋了標準中公式的來源及理論依據，與我國傳統的機械設計算法進行了對比分析；編制了VDI算法的程序框圖和MATLAB子程序；分析了R0～R13計算步驟及其所涉及的參數選取依據、計算公式及相關強度條件等；以工程應用中某單螺栓連接為例進行分析、計算及強度校核，並針對計算結果提出改進措施；對該標準使用中常見的困惑、應用誤區等進行了分析討論，並給出處理建議。 本書可供從事螺栓連接設計人員及相關科研人員參考。

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe latest historical novel from New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China—perfect for fans of See’s classic Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and The Island of Sea Women.According to Confucius, “an educated woman is a worthless woman,” but Tan Yunxian—born into an elite family, yet haunted by death, separations, and loneliness—is being raised by her grandparents to be of use. Her grandmother is one of only a handful of female doctors in China, and she teaches Yunxian the pillars of Chinese medicine, the Four Examinations—looking, listening, touching, and asking—something a man can never do with a female patient.From a young age, Yunxian learns about women’s illnesses, many of which relate to childbearing, alongside a young midwife-in-training, Meiling. The two girls find fast friendship and a mutual purpose—despite the prohibition that a doctor should never touch blood while a midwi

In association with the Mendelssohn House, Leipzig, Edition Peters proudly presents the Mendelssohn 'Souvenir' edition, containing a selection of piano works intended by Mendelssohn to be played in the home, as generations of amateur musicians since the 19th century have done -- learning to appreciate and love this wonderful music.Mendelssohn's Songs without Words, in particular, have always enjoyed immense popularity and were part of the standard repertoire in the musical salons during Mendelssohn's time. This volume also contains pieces from Kinderstke op. 72, which Mendelssohn wrote for the children of the Benecke family during a summer stay in London.The edition contains 14 shorter piano pieces, mostly at a moderate level of difficulty, including the easiest of the 'Lieder ohne Worte', as well as Charakterstke and Kinderstke and several lesser-known works.

本書以“文化交流的生命圈：中心與邊緣，交錯、交流與創新”為主題，對新冠疫情發生以來城市形象重塑、中外文化交流的現狀及關係重構、世界文學關係等問題進行了深入考察與思考。全書內容共分為：總報告、With COVID-19時代下的社會及城市新形象、國家形象與文化傳播、文學交流史跡鉤沉與新探、港澳臺文化交流與實踐五部分，探討了人類文明在經受數百年來巨大的轉折時，人們對社會、歷史及整個“生命圈”的思考，倡導多樣性文化，在多樣化的環境中謀求和諧存續。

Exactly a century ago, intelligence agencies across Europe first became aware of a fanatical German nationalist whose political party was rapidly gathering momentum. His name was Adolf Hitler. From 1933, these spy services watched with growing alarm as they tried to determine what sort of threat Hitler's regime would now pose to the rest of Europe. Would Germany rearm, either covertly or in open defiance of the outside world? Would Hitler turn his attention eastwards - or did he also pose a threat to the west? What were the feelings and attitudes of ordinary Germans, towards their own regime as well as the outside world? Despite intense rivalry and mistrust between them, these spy chiefs began to liaise and close ranks against Nazi Germany. At the heart of this loose, informal network were the British and French intelligence services, alongside the Poles and Czechs. Some other countries - Holland, Belgium, and the United States - stood at the periphery. Drawing on a wide range of previ

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

Venture into the great outdoors of the United States and introduce little readers to the National Parks for the first time!Did you know Lassen Peak is home to not one but three types of volcanoes? Situated in California, the Lassen Volcanic National Park last saw a volcanic eruption in 1915--but there is still so much to see, like fumaroles, boiling pools, and steaming ground! Learn all about Lassen's shield, cinder dome, and composite volcanoes--and more--in My Lassen Volcanic National Park!In each book in the series, young readers will discover a mini guidebook that includes: Unique park featuresWildlife and weatherScenic viewsPark history and original peoplesAnd more fun park activities!Little ones will be ready to guide your next road trip from the backseat in no time!With art from iconic illustrator Greg Paprocki (Baby's Classics), this series of national park primers for little ones promises to start the family on a cross-country adventure! Where will you go next?

Become a next generation leader--rich in emotional and social intelligence and orchestrating outstanding collaborative results--by mastering these eight status quo-shattering paradoxes.The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership unpacks the fresh strategies and new mindset required today from a next generation leader. Author Dr. Tim Elmore helps leaders of all kinds navigate increasingly complex, rapidly changing environments, as well as manage teams who bring a range of new demands and expectations to the workplace that haven't been seen even one generation prior.After working alongside John C. Maxwell for twenty years, Tim offers counter-intuitive paradoxes that, when practiced, enable today's leader to differentiate themselves and better connect with their team and customers. The book furnishes ideas that equip leaders to inspire team members in a way a paycheck never could. Having trained hundreds of thousands of young professionals to develop into leaders--Dr. Elmore shares the secret

本套繪本故事系列共包括13個故事，適合有中文背景的海外家庭和開設中文的海外幼兒園一起跟小朋友閱讀、識字、講故事。該系列主題均與學齡前小朋友的生活密切相關，主題涉及教室、顏色、數字、水果、食物、動物、家庭、身體部位、形狀、星期、天氣和交通工具。讓小朋友在中文閱讀中逐漸養成良好的習慣，建立優秀的品德。每個故事前面一些簡單的小問題讓小朋友們帶著問題進入故事，更好地理解故事、融入故事。每個故事結束後附有生詞表讓小朋友記住一些簡單的常用漢字。每個故事都有英文翻譯和漢語拼音，方便不同年齡的小朋友閱讀。 Centered around the Chinese-learning experiences of David, a naughty six-year-old boy, this cartoon book series features 13 stories. The books are suitable for kids from overseas families with a Chinese language background and kindergartens offering Chinese courses, as parents and teachers can help them recognize characters and read stories.All themes in the series are closely related to the life of pre-school children, which cover the classroom, colors, numbers, fruits, food, animals, family, body parts, shapes, days of the week, weather, and means of transportation. We hope that through reading the Chinese language, they can form good habits and moral character.A few simple questions are set for the kids before they read each story, so that

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

《新當代中文》是一套以成年漢語學習者為主要讀者對象的漢語教材，共四個級別，每個級別包括課本、練習冊、配套的教師手冊、閱讀材料、習題集、寫字本以及多媒體教學資源，一、二級還有漢字本。教材旨在培養學習者漢語聽說讀寫譯的語言綜合運用能力和一定的漢語交際能力，其語言難度符合《國際中文教育中文水平等級標準》(GF0025-2021)。本套教材的前身《當代中文》自出版以來一直受到海內外廣大師生的歡迎。為更好地滿足廣大師生的需求，且更符合語言和時代的發展，作者對教材進行了重新編寫，使其更加充實、實用。該套教材體現生活氣息和時代特色，關注中外文化對比，同時重視世界文化共通性；.將音節、漢字、詞匯、語法教學有機結合，既可保證打好語音基礎和漢字基礎，又能滿足學生的交際需求，保障了漢語教學的實用性和可延續性，使新時期的漢語國際教育更富活力、更具有科學性和規範性。本書為第4冊《練習冊》。 New Contemporary Chinese, a complete textbook series, is tailored for adult learners of the Chinese language. The series includes four volumes, with each volume consisting of a Textbook, an Exercise Book and the corresponding Teacher's Book, Supplementary Reading Materials, Testing Materials, Character Writing Workbook, and multimedia teaching resources. Volume 1 and Volume 2 each contains a Character Book. New Contemporary Chinese aims to develop the learners' comprehensive abilities of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and translating of the language, as well as their communicative co

The sociology of the Middle East has been an expanding field of inquiry since the aftermath of World War II when phenomena as diverse as urbanization, internal and international migration, and peasant societies attracted the attention of scholars working on the region. The Middle East becamecentral in key sociological debates on modernization theory and the critical responses. The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of the Middle East connects this historical trajectory with the emergence of the sociology of Islam, inspired by Max Weber. It explores how within the global community, the Middle East has become a terrain of heightened concern within the post-Cold War context, where the promising rise of civic (and often religiously-motivated) sociopolitical movements in the 1980s and 1990s has been slowly overwhelmed by the affirmation of jihadist networks, authoritarian states, and complex supranational security apparatuses. This foundational volume starts by engagingin a critical examinati

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

Charlie chaplin, the silent "little tramp" clown who brought laughter to millions around the world, had the kind of deprived childhood that one would expect to find in a dickens novel.Charles spencer chaplin was born on 16 april 1889 in east street, walworth, london, the son of a music hall singer and his wife. His parents divorced when he was young, with his father providing little to no financial or other support, leaving his mother to support them as best she could.You will learn about: Charlie's birth, place and early slum locations, including workhouses.His parents, poverty, alcoholism, the shame of living off the state.His mother's insanity, her commitment, brother sydney, early steps on stage.Mack sennett, debut movies, a tramp is born, taking cinema by storm.The million-dollar contract, essenay films, disastrous marriages.Meeting oonachaplin, ostracism and away to switzerland. Awards and legacy.Charlie chaplin was one of the most versatile and flexible of all comedians and acto

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

《新當代中文》是一套以成年漢語學習者為主要讀者對象的漢語教材，共四個級別，每個級別包括課本、練習冊、配套的教師手冊、閱讀材料、習題集、寫字本以及多媒體教學資源，一、二級還有漢字本。教材旨在培養學習者漢語聽說讀寫譯的語言綜合運用能力和一定的漢語交際能力，其語言難度符合《國際中文教育中文水平等級標準》(GF0025-2021)。本套教材的前身《當代中文》自出版以來一直受到海內外廣大師生的歡迎。為更好地滿足廣大師生的需求，且更符合語言和時代的發展，作者對教材進行了重新編寫，使其更加充實、實用。該套教材體現生活氣息和時代特色，關注中外文化對比，同時重視世界文化共通性；.將音節、漢字、詞匯、語法教學有機結合，既可保證打好語音基礎和漢字基礎，又能滿足學生的交際需求，保障了漢語教學的實用性和可延續性，使新時期的漢語國際教育更富活力、更具有科學性和規範性。本書為第1冊《練習冊》。 New Contemporary Chinese, a complete textbook series, is tailored for adult learners of the Chinese language. The series includes four volumes, with each volume consisting of a Textbook, an Exercise Book and the corresponding Teacher's Book, Supplementary Reading Materials, Testing Materials, Character Writing Workbook, and multimedia teaching resources. Volume 1 and Volume 2 each contains a Character Book. New Contemporary Chinese aims to develop the learners' comprehensive abilities of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and translating of the language, as well as their communicative co

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

Monuments around the world have become the focus of intense and sustained discussions, activism, vandalism, and removal. Since the convulsive events of 2015 and 2017, during which white supremacists committed violence in the shadow of Confederate symbols, and the 2020 nationwide protests against racism and police brutality, protesters and politicians in the United States have removed Confederate monuments, as well as monuments to historical figures like Christopher Columbus and Dr. J. Marion Sims, questioning their legitimacy as present-day heroes that their place in the public sphere reinforces.The essays included in this anthology offer guidelines and case studies tailored for students and teachers to demonstrate how monuments can be used to deepen civic and historical engagement and social dialogue. Essays analyze specific controversies throughout North America with various outcomes as well as examples of monuments that convey outdated or unwelcome value systems without prompting de

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

A collection of 8 mini-sized, full-edition Backyard Book paperback picture books packed into a sturdy gift-edition slipcaseThe perennially popular Backyard Books wildlife series is now available in a charming, gift-edition box set. With 8 mini paperback editions inside, this collection is the perfect gift for any preschooler who loves creepy crawlies and wants to get an insect’s-eye view of life in a busy backyard. Each book in the set introduces children to an insect that they can safely find in their own backyard, comparing its daily activities and life cycle to that of the reader. Beautiful picture-book style illustrations complement the engaging story text by the award-winning Judy Allen, which is ideal for reading aloud or as a first reader.Titles in the boxset:Are you an Ant?Are you a Bee?Are you a Butterfly?Are you a Dragonfly?Are you a Grasshopper?Are you a Ladybug?Are you a Snail?Are you a Spider?

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering: A Design-Led Approach is the perfect text for a first course in materials for engineering students majoring in mechanical, civil, biomedical, aerospace and other engineering disciplines. The authors' systematic method of first analyzing and selecting properties to match materials to design through the use of real-world case studies, then examining the science behind the material properties, better engages students whose primary job responsibilities after graduation will be centered on engineering design or applied industrial research. As with Ashby's other leading texts, the book emphasizes visual communication through material property charts and numerous schematics to help students better understand the origins of properties, their manipulation and fundamental limits, and to provide a tool for selection of materials and for understanding the ways in which engineering materials are used.

It’s 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue.Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging—and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Now, desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country.Code name: Fortune.But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind’s mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind’s new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed.To reduce suspicion, however, she must pose as the wife of another Nationalist spy, Orion Hong, and though Rosalind finds Orion’s cavalier attitude and playboy demeanor infuriating, she is willing to work with him for the greater good. But Orion has an

Willow has never felt like she belonged anywhere and is convinced that the only way to find a true home is to travel the world. But her plans to act on her dream are put on hold when her aloof and often absent mother drags Willow to Salem, Massachusetts, to wrap up the affairs of an aunt Willow didn’t even know she had. An aunt who may or may not have been a witch.There, she meets Mason, a loner who’s always felt out of place and has been in and out of foster homes his entire life. He’s been classified as one of the runaways, constantly searching for ways to make it back to his mom; even if she can’t take care of him, it’s his job to try and take care of her. Isn’t it?Naturally pulled to one another, Willow and Mason set out across Salem to discover the secret past of Willow’s mother, her aunt, and the ambiguous history of her family. During all of this, the two can’t help but act on their natural connection. But with the amount of baggage between them—and Willow’s growing conviction h

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

Nineteenth-Century Literature Criticism assembles critical responses to the works of 19th-century authors of all sorts?"novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres?"from every region of the world.Each of the more than 300 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, philosophers or other creative and nonfiction writers by providing full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Introductory essays are written and entries compiled by professional literature researchers and other subject matter experts; many include an author portrait. A full citation and annota

Classical and Medieval Literature CriticismM assembles and contextualizes critical responses to the works of writers of all sorts--poets, playwrights, chroniclers, philosophers, religious figures, and writers from other genres--from every region of the world, from the earliest known examples of written works to the eve of the modern era. Clear, accessible introductory essays followed by carefully selected critical responses allow end-users to engage with a variety of scholarly views and conversations about authors, works and literary topics. Students writing papers or class presentations, instructors preparing their syllabi, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the period will find this a highly useful resource. Each of the more than 160 volumes in this long-standing series profiles approximately 3-6 authors or individual works of all genres, by providing a brief introduction and a collection of full-text or excerpted criticism reproduced from books, magazines, literary reviews,