Investigating the material imprint of water on thought itselfWater Logics examines the epistemological adjustments that take place when we make water the source and medium for thinking about the world. Eschewing metaphorical readings of rivers, seas, and oceans, it brings together leading voices from across the social sciences and the humanities to argue rather for a distinct focus on materiality, engaging posthumanism, biotheory, and other cutting-edge th...

In a world full of distractions, it gives you the superpower of concentration, enabling you to overcome laziness, justifications, bad habits, low motivation, mistakes, and self-doubt. Even when you feel the least inspired, you may use it to keep moving toward your beliefs and objectives.You may select who you want to be and live by design rather than by default if you have self-discipline.This guide to leading a life with meaning includes the following:To make it as...

"The arch-Romantic Victor Hugo (1802-85) and the Existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-80) are widely perceived to have little in common beyond their canonical status. However, responding to Sartre's often overlooked fascination with Hugo, Bradley Stephens cuts through generic divisions to argue that significant parallels between the two writers have been neglected. Stephens argues that both Hugo and Sartre engage with human beings in distinctly non-ontological terms, thereby a...

Exploring the enduring popularity of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, this collection offers analysis of both the novel itself and its adaptations. In spite of a mixed response from critics, Les Misérables instantly became a global bestseller. Since its successful publication over 150 years ago, it has traveled across different countries, cultures, and media, giving rise to more than 60 international film and television variations, numerous radio dramatizations, animated versions, comics, and...

The greatest work of one of France's greatest writers, Victor Hugo's Les Misérables has captivated readers for a century and a half with its memorable characters, its indictment of injustice, its concern for those suffering in misery, and its unapologetic embrace of revolutionary ideals. The novel's length, multiple narratives, and encyclopedic digressiveness make it a pleasure to read but a challenge to teach, and this volume is designed to address the needs of instructors in a v...

Victor Hugo (1802-85) is an icon of French culture. He achieved immense success as a poet, dramatist and novelist, and he was also elected to both Houses of the French Parliament. Leading the Romantic campaign against artistic tradition and defying the Second Empire in exile, he became synonymous with the progressive ideals of the French Revolution. His State funeral in Paris made headlines across the world and his breadth of appeal remains evident today, not least thanks to the popularity...

For the first time showcasing a unique and extensive range of Australian War Memorial photographs, Gallipoli: a Ridge too far describes the pivotal events of that momentous year as they affected all the countries involved. The book combines fresh perspectives from the worlds leading authorities, including Turkish and German historians, together with soldiers letters and diary accounts. In early August 1915, after months of stalemate in the trenches on Gallipoli, British and Dominion troops...

In this heartbreaking true story, the abduction of his daughter has a father on an emotional and difficult journey through Family Court in pursuit of justice. The battle is bitter and brutal with the child stuck in the middle of a heartless and inept UK legal system. Constant and baseless accusations from the mother further derail proceedings, causing delays and torment for their daughter. This is a story of courage, angst, perseverance, selfishness, love, and pain. Two sides rivalling for...

'The story is beautifully written.... one of love between a father and daughter. No matter the struggle, the father continued to battle everything to get his child back to the life she loved... I recommend this book to everyone. It's in my top 5 reads.' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐In this heartbreaking true story, the abduction of his daughter has a father on an emotional and difficult journey through Family Court in pursuit of justice. The battle is bitter and brutal, with the chil...

Join us from the humble beginnings of a Spiritual Awakening to the revelations of Enlightenment. We are all unique with a purpose, and with an open mind, our connection to Spirit can be filled with blessings, joy and the potential for a wonderfully inspired life.Supporters of Losing Your Mind To Find Your Soul"People would have to buy multiple books to get everything you put into this book"'I absolutely love your book. Honestly, I'm reading it again because it had s...

The author of Losing Your Mind to Find Your Soul, and A Father's Daughter book series contemplates our life purpose, trauma, love, destiny, spiritual transformations and the meaning of life.He exposes the corruption and greed that consume society, reflecting on our lives, pondering our happiness, and whether the lifestyle most of us live by makes us happy or merely an illusion. With introspection, most feel bound and shackled with barely any freedom to do what we ...

Exploring life, spirituality, and the pursuit of happiness whilst confronting poor working conditions, the cancel culture, sensationalist news media, and a women's right to abortions, amongst other topics."We don't experience life to live in misery, but lessons exist to teach us what we need and don't need and how to make better decisions. Looking back at every moment, there's beauty in how things happen, even if those moments broke us. The transformation was worth the experience."...