“An invaluable aid in this time of troubled spirits, muddled truths, and convoluted thinking.” — Mark Mothersbaugh, DevoPaul Vermeersch has reinvented the “new and selected.” Bringing together the very best of his poetry from the last quarter century with new and never-before-published works, Shared Universe is a sprawling chronicle of the dawn of civilizations, the riddles of 21st-century existence, and any number of glorious, or menacing, futures. Select...

"Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland" by Daniel Scott is a captivating exploration of the rich history and culture of the regions of Cumberland and Westmorland in England. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, Scott delves into the lives of the people who shaped these areas, highlighting their traditions, folklore, and the stunning landscapes that define them. The book serves as a nostalgic journey, inviting readers to reflect on the past and appreciate the heritage that contin...

A murderous conspiracy is unfolding in a usually quiet suburban town. Can Ray Harper stop it?After high school football star Max Bell is killed in a hit-and-run, local reporter Ray Harper's investigation spurs a cover up that leads to the assassination of a police lieutenant and a newspaper publisher.As Harper's investigation widens, his life and the lives of his parents and girlfriend are put in jeopardy. Mayor Sadie Rodgers and her police chief lover will...

A vivid, fast-paced inside look at financial markets, the people who work on them, and how technology is changing their world (and ours).Markets are messy, and no one knows this better than traders who work tirelessly to predict what they will do next. In Whoosh Goes the Market, Daniel Scott Souleles takes us into the day-to-day experiences of a team at a large trading firm, revealing what it's actually like to make and lose money on contemporary capital m...

Expose yourself to the strange corner of fandom where speculation meets fanfiction! Whether you're a seasoned loremaster or a general enthusiast, Fan Theory is a must-read for anyone who's ever hit the last page and wanted more. From beloved classics to captivating new releases, delve into the coded clues and outlandish theories that have fueled debate and discussion across message boards for years. Enjoy a satiricle yet strangely thought provoking perception I guarantee you have ...

In a world filled with menace, dare to paint on a grin.The world is full of images of scary clowns: packs of grinning figures with knives plaguing towns; pom-pom clad serial killers; loners who like children in the wrong way.But clowns can be a force for good: it takes a kind heart to put other people’s joy first; keeping children entertained is honest work; what better disguise than one that makes the villains laugh?What if, rather than being child...

This is Vol. 1 of the Longshot Island magazine publication released in 2016. Stories by Barry GJ Quinn, Stephanie Buosi, M.H. Vesseur, Benjamin Logan Miller, Dhaval P. Nayi, Nick Yates and EN Heim.What does Face Forward mean? It's a reference to society. It's that condition of looking ahead even when things may not seem right. It's marching in time when the clocks are all broken. Students in the classroom must face forward. Old men stumbling down busy sidewalks must face forward. S...

This is a high quality book of the original classic edition.This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside:Beilby Porteus, Edenhall, in one of his books,[2] after mentioning the uses of Penrith Beacon, added:—“Before these parts were enclosed, every parish church served as a means of communication w...

Essential and engaging essays about the joys and challenges of creative writing and teaching creative writing by a host of Canada’s leading writers.Writing Creative Writing is filled with thoughtful and entertaining essays on the joys and challenges of creative writing, the complexities of the creative writing classroom, the place of writing programs in the twenty-first century, and exciting strategies and exercises for writing and teaching different genre...

Written specifically for all FE and post-16 teachers, this book will help you to develop your digital capabilities and give you the skills to convert traditional learning and teaching resources into engaging and interactive online material.The impact of the pandemic means that it is abundantly clear to all that digital capability is vital for learners, no matter what subject they study. You should therefore develop your digital capabilities as a basic competence in...

An accessible, practical and up-to-date book on digital learning and teaching, relevant for all those involved in teaching and assessment in higher and further education (HE and FE), whatever your academic or vocational specialism. Fully supports learners in developing skills for the new Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) qualification .It is essential reading for HE or FE practitioners, or those undertaking level 3, 4 and 5 qualifi...

A poetics for reading the everyday objects that populate a hard driveBespoke online archives like PennSound and Eclipse host an astounding array of “old media” artifacts, posing a handcrafted counterpoint to the immense databases aggregated by digital titans like Google and Facebook. In The Little Database, Daniel Scott Snelson argues for the significance of these comparatively “small” collections, exploring how digital archives dramatica...