In this groundbreaking book, Franco Moretti argues that literature scholars should stop reading books and start counting, graphing, and mapping them instead. In place of the traditionally selective literary canon of a few hundred texts, Moretti offers charts, maps and time lines, developing the idea of "distant reading" into a full-blown experiment in literary historiography, in which the canon disappears into the larger literary system. Charting entire genres-the epistolary, the gothic, a...

The second hilarious and action-packed middle grade EDDIE ALBERT adventure from beloved comedian and bestselling author Paul O’GradyEddie Albert and the amazing animal gang are BACK!Eddie and best friend Flo are spending the Easter holidays on the Romney Marshes with Aunt Budge and all his animals – Butch the dog, Bunty the hamster and pirate goldfish Dan and Jake.When the terrible Rancid Twins arrive in town, set on uncovering the ...

This collection of essays and selected poetry responds to an address on Samoan religious culture given by Samoa's Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Tupuola Tufuga Efi, to the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions. The address challenges some fundamental aspects of and assumptions in modern Samoan indigenous religious culture. The essays and poetry form a carefully woven critique, from within and outside Samoa, of aspects of Samoa's religious and cultural values....

This innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk—or Two-Eyed Seeing, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw language—as we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher.A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds: we watch for Robin's return, listen for Frog's croaking, and wonder at maple tree's gift of sap. Grounded in Etuaptmumk, also known as Two-Eyed Seeing—which braids t...

★★★★★"You will just LOVE these books." – VANISH MagazineWhat a deal! The first three books in the Eli Marks mystery series all in one volume. For one low price.The Ambitious CardPsychics are being murdered and magician Eli Marks is the top suspect. His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. The first book in a fun & funny mystery series.“The Ambitious Card is intellig...

René Descartes is often described as the first modern philosopher, but much of the content of his Meditations on First Philosophy can be found in the medieval period that had already existed for more than a thousand years. Does God exist? If so, what is his nature? Is the human soul immortal? How does it differ from the body? What role do sense experience and pure reason play in knowing? Descartes stands out from his predecessors because of the method he developed to treat these and other ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Building and maintaining honey bee colonies is an empowering hobby and the rewards are plentiful.Besides boosting yields in your garden, you also receive some of nature's sweetest gifts: delicious honey and nourishing beeswax. The art of beekeeping is an extremely rewarding practice and contrary to common belief, extremely safe and easy. All you need is some guidance to get you started and this is exactly what t...

“By design, this volume comes as a direct hit…Erwin Lutzer aims right at the center of our cultural crisis. At heart, it is a theological crisis.” —R. Albert Mohler Jr.Is God More Tolerant than He Used to Be?Just as the moon obscures the sun’s light during an eclipse, today’s radical secularism has obscured the light of God. But God’s light still shines—and He is calling us to shine His light in the growing darkness.In The Eclip...

Repackaged with a stunning new cover and an insightful new foreword, this book is one of six Dr. Albert Ellis “How To” titles to be reissued by Citadel in 2016-2017. Widely recognized as a pioneer of 20th century psychotherapy, Albert Ellis’s works have stood the test of time, and continue to serve as the cornerstone of the Albert Ellis Institute, which has centers in 6 American cities and 20 countries abroad. This acclaimed self-help classic has already helped thousands of readers...

A leading data visualization expert explores the negative—and positive—influences that charts have on our perception of truth.Today, public conversations are increasingly driven by numbers. While charts, infographics, and diagrams can make us smarter, they can also deceive—intentionally or unintentionally. To be informed citizens, we must all be able to decode and use the visual information that politicians, journalists, and even our employers present us with each ...

Aging: The Adventure You Didn't Know You Signed Up For.Embark on a profound exploration of life, aging, and the mysteries beyond with "It's My First Time Getting Old (So Excuse Me If I Go Astray)". This unique work of fiction masterfully weaves philosophical thought with an intimate journey into the realities of aging and mortality.The book presents the intellectual musings of the fictional Dr. Charles Pemberton. As a philosopher at the brink of his eighth ...

Apply cloud design patterns to overcome real-world challenges by building scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-effective solutionsKey FeaturesApply AWS Well-Architected Framework concepts to common real-world use casesUnderstand how to select AWS patterns and architectures that are best suited to your needsEnsure the security and stability of a solution without impacting cost or performanceBook DescriptionOne of the m...