Brian Mopton lived and died by a simple creed: a place for everything, and everything in its place. So when he was resurrected as the sentient starship Custodian Vessel 734, he was horrified to learn his new, eternal job was to clean up the entire universe.Armed with a crew of his own slightly-defective clones—a cynical detective, a hyperactive engineer, and a bureaucrat who communicates exclusively in triplicate—and a reality-bending boy who's their newest apprentice, Bri...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Brian Mopton lived and died by a simple creed: a place for everything, and everything in its place. So when he was resurrected as the sentient starship Custodian Vessel 734, he was horrified to learn his new, eternal job was to clean up the entire universe.Armed with a crew of his own slightly-defective clones—a cynical detective, a hyperactive engineer, and a bureaucrat who communicates exclusively in triplicate—and a ...

When we look back from the vantage point of the 21st century and ask ourselves what the previous century was all about, what do we see? Our first inclination is to focus on historical events: the 20th century was the age of two devastating world wars, of totalitarian regimes and terrible atrocities like the Holocaust – “the age of extremes,” to use Hobsbawm’s famous phrase. But in this new book, the philosopher Peter Sloterdijk argues that we will never understand the 20th century if we fo...

Arthur Schopenhauer's ""The Wisdom of Life"" is a compelling exploration into the nature of happiness and fulfillment.Written by a renowned 19th-century philosopher, this work delves into human desires and motivations, offering a unique perspective on finding meaning in life.Schopenhauer suggests that true contentment comes from within, advocating for the appreciation of our current possessions over the pursuit of what we lack.Covering various life aspects such as w...

Eugen Fink is considered one of the clearest interpreters of phenomenology and was the preferred conversational partner of Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger. In Play as Symbol of the World, Fink offers an original phenomenology of play as he attempts to understand the world through the experience of play. He affirms the philosophical significance of play, why it is more than idle amusement, and reflects on the movement from "child's play" to "cosmic play." Well-known for its nontechnical...

Late Effects of Treatment for Brain Tumors reviews the development of the medical team's awareness of late effects of brain tumor treatment and an overview of brain tumor survivorship. It reviews the late effects by topic and by organ systems, educates, and provides guidelines for follow up and interventions for patient survivorship. Advocacy for survivors and models for the importance of coordinated late effects programs are also discussed.

Legendary director, actor, author, and provocateur Werner Herzog has incalculably influenced contemporary cinema for decades. Until now there has been no sustained effort to gather and present a variety of diverse philosophical approaches to his films and to the thinking behind their creation. The Philosophy of Werner Herzog, edited by M. Blake Wilson and Christopher Turner,collects fourteen essays by professional philosophers and film theorists from around the globe, who explore the famed...

Master executive function and crush overwhelm with practical systems designed for the non-medicated neurodivergent mind.If you are currently navigating the exhausting limbo of awaiting diagnosis or choosing to manage traits without pharmaceuticals, immediate relief is available. Stop viewing your unique operating system as a character flaw and start implementing strategies that align with your natural rhythms. This guide provides validation for the scattered professional and offers...

A series of sermons expounding the Nicene Creed delivered in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Vancouver, BC, Canada during Advent 2016 and Lent 2017, with editor's Foreword, texts and bibliography.

A highly influential figure in the Church of England, John Henry Newman stunned the Anglican community in 1843, when he left his position as vicar of St. Mary's, Oxford, to join the Roman Catholic church. Perhaps no one took greater offense than Protestant clergyman Charles Kingsley, whose scathing attacks against Newman's faith and honor inspired this brilliant response. Apologia Pro Vita Sua, Newman's spiritual autobiography, explores the depths and nature of Christianity with flowing pr...

Lies. Deception. Betrayal.Within less than 24 hours of proposing to the love of Gray's life, Liva disappeared. No note. No trace. No explanation. Nothing. Now, five years later, she’s resurfaced, and Gray will stop at nothing to make Livia his again. But is love enough to forgive an unforgivable wrong?Livia had less than 60 seconds to make a decision that would change her life forever. She sacrificed. She suffered. She survived. Now that she's back, she's determined that no...

In the haunting ruins of an ancient castle, a young orphan named Emmeline finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger. As she explores the crumbling halls, she uncovers secrets that have been hidden for centuries. Whispers of a lost treasure and a tragic love story echo through the castle's walls, drawing Emmeline deeper into its enigmatic past. But as she delves into the shadows, she realizes that she is not alone. A sinister presence lurks nearby, watching her every move. With...